Grow NELA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Brandon Welch, who
has been contracted to serve as the organization’s Business Development Manager. With extensive
experience in business development, project management, and community leadership, Welch is set to
support Grow NELA’s mission of fostering economic growth and attracting new businesses to Northeast
Louisiana.
In this capacity, Welch will support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses to the region. His
expertise in strategic planning and cultivating partnerships between the public and private sectors will
strengthen the region’s economic landscape and further position Northeast Louisiana as a prime
destination for business investment.
“I’m grateful that Brandon has chosen to join the Grow NELA team and will be using his talent and
skillset to bring new jobs to Northeast Louisiana,” said Rob Cleveland, President & CEO of Grow NELA.
“Brandon is recognized throughout the region as a person with a great deal of integrity, and an ability to
bring together people from all walks of life. His professional experiences are a great asset to Grow
NELA, and the entire Northeast Louisiana region.”
Brandon Welch is a Certified Neighborhood Developer with a profound expertise project planning,
business development and sustainable economic growth. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the
WMWO Chamber of Commerce and is an active board member of the Louisiana Delta Community
College Foundation, The Living Well Foundation, and the Monroe Housing Authority. Recognized for his
exceptional contributions to community as well as business growth, Brandon was honored as one of the
Top 20 Under 40 business professionals in Northeast Louisiana in 2023.
About Grow NELA: Grow NELA provides solutions-based assistance for business, industry, and municipalities. Grow NELA delivers visible, impactful results that attract new jobs, expand the tax base, grow the population, and create more wealth for all residents of the 10-parish Northeast Louisiana region.
