Why C100?

WHY C100?

WHO WE ARE

The Committee of 100 for Economic Development, Inc. (C100) serves as Louisiana’s Business Roundtable. C100 is a private non-profit organization whose membership includes the top CEOs of leading private and public companies in Louisiana and University presidents of Louisiana’s institutions of higher learning.


C100 was created in 1992 to provide leadership and resources to bring about positive change in government, education and the economy to improve the quality of life for all the people of Louisiana. The Committee of 100 is a non-government organization (NGO) supported by leading business leaders in Louisiana dedicated to the state’s long-term economic growth.


ADAM KNAPP, CEO

IIn 2023, The Committee of 100 for Economic Development, Inc. (C100) selected Adam Knapp as its new Chief Executive Officer. Knapp has served as President and CEO of the Capital Region’s economic development organization, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC).

“I am honored to have been selected for this important role, and to have an opportunity to serve a statewide mission. I have been impressed with the ambition of the C100 Board to move Louisiana forward at this crucial time for our state. I appreciate the confidence they have placed in me to represent the state’s top leaders in business and academia to accomplish their goals. I intend to hit the ground running on day one.” said Knapp.

VISION

Committee of 100 for Economic Development (C100) will serve as a catalyst for positive change in government, education and the economy to improve the quality of life for all people in Louisiana.

MISSION

As a statewide network of CEO’s, C100 fulfills its mission to assist the State in attracting and retaining industry, thereby ensuring quality jobs for Louisianans, through a three-part program to:

  • Directly support the efforts of state government by cooperating with and providing assistance to the Louisiana Economic Development Department (LED) and the regional economic development organizations (EDOs)
  • Engage with entities that seek to positively influence public policy – Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL), Blueprint Louisiana, Public Affairs Research Council (PAR), Businesses for Improving Louisiana Development (BILD), World Trade Center of New Orleans, US Chamber of Commerce, and State Business Roundtable Executives (SBRE) – on issues that affect economic development
  • Keep C100 members informed about activities of the organization and to ascertain member views and ideas about specific economic development projects and policy.


MISSION

As the statewide business roundtable, C100 is an advocate for economic development, engaging our business leadership in influencing state public policy issues impacting business and economic development. The Committee is a respected business voice to which government, policy, and media leaders turn for reliable, nonpartisan policy guidance providing access to some of the critical thinkers in business and academia in Louisiana.

STANDARDS

  • Operate with a clear Program of Work, supported and approved by the Executive Committee
  • Build strong alliances and networks
  • Earn the trust and respect of the state’s government, business, and economic development leadership
  • Deliver high value, excellent service, and relevant programs to members
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