Board of International Commerce public meetings in 2024
3 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of International Commerce
The Board of International Commerce will meet to receive reports from the LED Department. The session includes updates on international planning, operations, and specific trade missions.
- In-bound visits from Danish Future Energy, Quebec Maritime and Logistics, British Consul General, and Consulate of Mongolia in Chicago
- Out-bound visits including Central Europe Roadshow, Rotterdam Maritime Trade Mission, South Korea Economic Development Mission, and Saudi Arabia & ADIPEC
- Discussion of 2025 Missions & Plans
The Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed a new 10-year strategic plan for the state and reported on trade missions to South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Europe. The Board also established a quarterly meeting schedule for 2025.
- Approved minutes from the last meeting
- Set 2025 meeting dates for February 19, May 21, August 20, and November 19
Board of International Commerce
The Board of International Commerce will hold a meeting at the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. The agenda includes department reports and planning and operations updates.
- Approval of minutes from March 6, 2024 Board Meeting
- Department Report by Secretary Bonnett Bourgeois
- Planning and Operations report by Paige Carter
The Board met to discuss strategic alignment and global trade efforts. The only formal action taken was the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. Much of the session focused on leadership introductions and updates on international trade missions.
- Approved minutes from the last meeting
Board of International Commerce
The Board will review department reports regarding international representatives, grants, and diplomatic outreach. Members are scheduled to discuss the implementation of Strategic Goal A and Advocacy Goal C within the Master Plan.
- STEP Grant & Trade Shows/Missions report
- EDA Grant report
- Master Plan Implementation discussion
The Board approved a motion to appoint a subcommittee to work with legislative and administrative partners to develop a consensus process for prioritizing port and multimodal projects. Members also discussed the need for a unified state narrative to attract foreign direct investment and improve port funding.
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting
- Approved motion to appoint a subcommittee to work with legislative and administrative partners on prioritizing port and multimodal projects