The recipient entity's physical address:
           501 Main Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           PO Box 3976
Baton Rouge, LA 70821

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Dr. Owusu Bandele
Pam Fisher
Janet Forbes
Charles Glaser
Leu Anne Greco
Jennifer Jones
Toni McLaughlin
Kyle Moppert
Lynn F. Morris
Marylee Orr
Davis Rhorer
Dr. Donna Ryan
Michael Seymour
Mary Ann Sternberg
Elizabeth Thomas
Malcolm Tucker
Suzanne Turner

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  2566

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $500,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Suzanne Turner
officer
630 Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Jessie Babcock
Officer
872 Pastureview Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Susannah Johannsen
Officer
22331 Fairway View Drive
Zachary, LA 70791

Nathan Judice
Vice President
631 Chippenham Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Christy Darlene Rowland
Executive Director
1439 Arlington Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Stephanie Ferry
Treasurer
8205 Oakbrook
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Lauren Hatcher
Secretary
2633 Kleinert Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           BREADA
Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance (BREADA) is a nonprofit organization with a 27-year history of supporting Louisiana’s family farmers and connecting our community with fresh, locally-grown food. BREADA operates the Main Street Market, a brick and mortar marketplace located in downtown Baton Rouge in the state-owned Galvez Garage.
Main Street Market (Market)
BREADA manages the Market as a service to the community and the state.
Commercial kitchens were purposefully not included in the Galvez and LaSalle State Buildings to allow the Market to provide these services.
Over 50 businesses have been incubated in the Market.
The Market supports farmers who travel from 17 parishes every Saturday.
Sales from BREADA’s farmers markets allow farmers to earn a sustainable income and continue farming land in rural parishes.
The markets draw an average of 2,000 people every Saturday within the Baton Rouge region.
Legislative Request for the Market
The Market is undergoing a renovation after a $1 million investment from the State of Louisiana to update and address maintenance items after 20 years in operation.
To complete the renovation and ensure a functional facility, an additional $500,000 is needed.
The renovation will update and address maintenance items after 20 years in operation.
The approximately 8,000 square foot building includes permanent stalls for businesses, pop up vendor spaces and a fully-equipped teaching kitchen.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $140,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $175,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $125,000
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $60,000

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance (BREADA) is a nonprofit organization with a 27-year history of supporting Louisiana’s family farmers and connecting our community with fresh, locally-grown food. The Main Street Market, located at 501 Main Street in downtown Baton Rouge is undergoing a renovation after a $1 million investment from the State of Louisiana to update and address maintenance items after 20 years in operation. In order to complete the project and ensure the facility is operational for customers and vendors, an additional $500,000 is needed with BREADA being responsible for locating and securing those funds.Main Street Market is located inside the Galvez Garage, a state-owned building. BREADA operates the Main Street Market as a service to the downtown community and provides food access opportunities to state employees. Commissary kitchens were purposefully not included in the Galvez and buildings in order for Main Street Market to provide this service to state workers. The Main Street Market not only serves the Baton Rouge community, but it also supports farmers who travel from 17 different parishes every Saturday to participate in the Red Stick Farmers Market (also powered by BREADA). Sales at markets allows these farmers to earn a sustainable income and continue farming land in rural parishes. The markets draw an average of 2,000 people every Saturday, with shoppers traveling from neighboring parishes to attend the popular event.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goal of the project is to complete all necessary renovations and upgrades so that the Main Street Market facility is fully functional and of service to state employees, downtown residents and businesses, farmers, and over 2000 weekly visitors to the Red Stick Farmers Market

Contract with architect to complete design of interior of Main Street Market
Work with contractors to install necessary electrical equipment
Purchase furniture, fixtures, and equipment to provide seating areas for state employees and patrons
Install audio/visual equipment for educational cooking demonstrations
Provide signage and wayfinding for public use

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           1 year

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 Representative Barbara Freiberg
Board Member
5800 One Perkins Place 7A
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 0

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                 

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
              

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
               

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               


Contact Information
name:  Darlene Rowland 
                                       address:  1439 Arlington Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
                                       phone:  225-268-8227
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  darlene@breada.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director