Commerce

At the very center of air, rail, highway and water transportation systems, Baker offers a unique combination of resources for the manufacture and distribution of a wide range of products. Located in southeastern Louisiana, just five miutes from Baton Rouge, Baker maintains a strong community identity and enjoys easy access to major metropolitan areas.

Located on the Mississippi River, near the fifth largest port in the United States.
Minutes away from I-10 and I-12 with access to Louisiana's five Interstate highways
Five miles from Regional air service
Direct access to statewide rail transportation network which moves shipments within the state's borders and to every major market in the United States
Fifteen minutes from two major Universities
Industrial Park located in close proximity to rail, state highway, river, barge canal, airlines and trucking terminals

When President George Bush honored Baker as one of America's Thousand Points of Light in ceremonies at the White House, it was an honor earned by hard-working, dedicated citizens, local government and local business and industry working in full partnership. That work ethic, pride in community and commitment to a job well done is part of a lifestyle where citizens participate.

The very progressive Chamber of Commerce in Baker is a great example of the partnership that exists between business and government, and the Team City Committee adds education and local citizens to that formula for cooperation. Their slogan speaks to that purpose quite eloquently. . . "Together Building a Better Baker".

Baker is a community where little things still mean a lot, and big things are ready to happen!