Tuesday: Four Baton Rouge political leaders will discuss the outcomes of the Nov. 8 and Dec. 10 elections at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon at noon at Cafe Americain, 7521 Jefferson Highway. Expected to attend are state Sen. Dan Claitor, former state representative and parish Republican chairman Woody Jenkins, Metro Councilwoman Tara Wicker and Metro Councilman Dwight Hudson. Lunch is $17.50. The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish sponsors the luncheon. Reservations are not necessary. For more information, contact Woody Jenkins at woodyjenkins@hotmail.com.
Tuesday: The last available time slot for this week’s Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience training is from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday. CIE is an introduction to Windows 10 and Office 365 for business professionals. The training is hosted by Gulf South Technology Solutions. CIE takes users through common work-related scenarios like using social networking to get work done and connecting in real time with co-workers and customers. CIE will be set up in a conference room at Gulf South Technology Solutions, 7668 Goodwood Blvd. The training is free. Register online or call (225) 216-2169 and ask for Haggai Davis to get more information about the training program.
Tuesday: The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 50th anniversary from 5 to 7 p.m. at the chamber’s headquarters, 248 Veterans Blvd., in Denham Springs. Although the chamber has been in existence since the 1920s, the organization was officially incorporated in 1966. Current members and prospective members are encouraged to attend. Get complete details and register to attend.
Wednesday: Women & Wine on Wednesdays, a monthly networking event, takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Legacy at Bonne Esperance at the old Sherwood Country Club, 1655 Sherwood Forest Blvd. Anyone looking to grow their business, community and social networks is encouraged to attend. The event is free. Get complete event details.
Thursday: Learn how to successfully pitch your business idea at Tech Park Academy, where a panel of seasoned experts will present “What Angels Look for in a Pitch Deck.” NO/LA Angel Network CEO Mike Eckert, New Orleans Startup Fund CEO Jimmy Roussel and Scott T. Whittaker, a partner at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, will discuss the essential elements of a successful pitch and some of the common mistakes entrepreneurs make in preparing and presenting their pitches. The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Louisiana Technology Park, 7117 Florida Blvd. Tickets are $10. Get complete event details and tickets.
Dec. 21: Women-owned small businesses can begin taking steps to participate in the federal contracting program with this free session hosted by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center. The session will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Louisiana Technology Park, 7117 Florida Blvd. Participants are asked to bring their laptops. Get more information and register to attend.
Jan. 20-22: The 2017 Global Game Jam takes place at LSU Digital Media Center. This is the fourth year LSU is participating in the hackathon focused on game development. Get complete event details and register to attend.
The Business Report planner is open to events of general interest to the Capital Region business community. Items must be submitted no later than noon the Friday before the event occurs. Email Alexandria Burris with information.
