Baton Rouge Area Foundation relocating to larger office

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) is relocating to a new office in I Rivermark Centre due to a need for more space. The move, expected to be completed by August, will provide BRAF with 17,708 square feet, compared to its current 11,500 square feet. BRAF's new location will support its community programs and the ongoing Plan Baton Rouge III, which aims to enhance downtown. The foundation anticipates hiring more staff, increasing from 30 to 35 employees by year-end. The rent at I Rivermark will be lower than in the IBM building, where BRAF has been for nearly a decade. The IBM building may attract new tenants, including Louisiana Economic Development, which is relocating some operations.