ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Cleve Dunn, Jr. is deeply involved in addressing the civic and social issues facing Baton Rouge. He is a regular presence at Baton Rouge City Council meetings and the state legislature, advocating for resources for North Baton Rouge and other underserved communities. During the Great Flood of 2016, Cleve and his friends heroically saved the lives of countless residents in the Park Forest and Monticello areas by rescuing people from their flooded homes and transporting them to shelters.
A strong advocate for increased healthcare access in North Baton Rouge, Cleve played a pivotal role in the eventual opening of an Emergency Room in the area. He has been a vocal advocate for justice, particularly in the aftermath of Alton Sterling's tragic death at the hands of the Baton Rouge Police Department.
Recently, he founded the Baton Rouge Youth Aviation Experience, designed to educate students about career opportunities in the aviation industry. This program provides students with opportunities to participate in aviation-related conferences nationwide, offering mentoring sessions, career exposure, and networking opportunities with industry professionals. Cleve raises funds to cover all program costs, ensuring there are no out-of-pocket expenses for participating students.
Economic Growth
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Cortana Corridor Expansion
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$200 million Amazon Warehouse Facility
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1900 – 2500 jobs
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3.4 million square foot facility
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Starbucks
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Raising Cane’s expansion
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Fresh Produce Access
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Rouses Market
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Aldi Grocery Store
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Health and Fitness
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Tropical Cafe
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Planet Fitness relocation
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Club 4
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Move Your Body yoga studio
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Infrastructure
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$3.5 million investments on Goodwood Blvd., Marilyn St. and Cora St.
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$724k+ drainage improvements on Harvey Dr.
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$3 million for Ardenwood Dr. / Lobdell Blvd. Connector Project
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Est. completion by June 2025
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$100 million housing development on Choctaw Blvd.
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$11 million for Sharp Road Corridor Enhancement
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Old Hammond Hwy. to Florida Blvd.
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Est. completion by September 2025
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$700 million housing development on N. Ardendale Dr. off Greenwell Springs Rd.
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170 units
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70 units for seniors
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Est. completion by January 2026
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Opened “Heart to Heart” Healthcare Clinic on Wooddale Blvd.
Quality of Life
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$435k Ardenwood Community Enhancements
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Pedestrian and bicycle mobility
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Connecting schools, training centers, bus routs and future adjacent ped/bike facilities
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$1.81 million N. Ardenwood Dr. Sidewalks
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Improved pedestrian sidewalk mobility and safety
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$1.71 million Goodwood Blvd. Sidewalks and Bike Paths
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Safe and walkable transportation
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$1.49 million Broadmoor Sidewalks on Cora Dr. and Marilyn Dr.
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Improved access to Broadmoor shopping center
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Increased safety for student pedestrians
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​Awards & Recognition
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Innovative Leadership Award from the Southern University Alumni Federation (2023)
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Community Impact Award from the Baton Rouge Business Report (2022)
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Leadership Excellence Award from the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor’s Office (2021)
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Economic Development Champion Award from the Louisiana Economic Development Council (2020)
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Outstanding Community Service Award from the Baton Rouge Black Chamber of Commerce (2019)
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Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Lambda Kappa Kappa Foundation (2018)
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Bigger & Better Business Award from Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (2018)
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National Diversity and Inclusion Leader in the Aviation Industry (2018)
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Community Leadership Award from the Mud Rider’s Community Group (2017)
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Entrepreneur of the Year Award from The Insight Business Group (2012)
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Top Five Under 35 Leadership in Business Award from The Drum Newspaper (2011)
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Star Power Award from Paula Hutchinson and Second To None (2010)
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Eagle Award from 3KGM/Team Elite Marketing Group (2007)
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Top Distributors Award from Dudley Products (2005)
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Two-time Catalysts Awards Nominee from the Airport Minority Advisory Council
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AMAC Advocate of the Year Award
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AMAC Inclusive Leader Award
