Tonight: The Women’s Business Enterprise Council, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana and the Southern Regional Minority Supplier Development Council host an evening networking event from 6 to 9 p.m. at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel, 777 L’Auberge Ave. The event is free. Register to attend.
Tuesday: For its monthly investor luncheon meeting, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Assistant Library Director Mary Stein offer a primer on the many business resources available through the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. The meeting takes place at the main library branch, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20 for BRAC investors; $30 for guest. Get complete details and register to attend.
Tuesday: Mayor Kip Holden’s office hosts a technology recruitment fair for those seeking employment opportunities in the burgeoning industry. Representatives will be sourcing business consultants, designers, certified professionals, programmers and other skilled technical professionals at a fair taking place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel. Job seekers planning to attend are encouraged to dress professionally and bring several copies of their résumé. Register to attend.
Thursday: The fourth-annual Small Business Development Summit will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel. The summit is aimed at helping local businesses find contracting opportunities with the city-parish. Representatives from nine city-parish departments will be on hand to discuss their processes for procuring goods and services, and to provide information about how small businesses can take advantage of those opportunities. The event is free. Get complete details and register to attend.
June 9: The Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s Tech Tuesday event will focus on drones, with Kevin and Danny Landry of LandBros Aerial Technology providing a live demonstration. The meeting takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the main library branch, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. There is no charge. Get complete details.
June 10: Motivational speaker and author Karyn Buxman will deliver the keynote address at next week’s luncheon honoring this year’s Influential Women in Business, as presented by Business Report. As a self-described “neurohumorist”—one who researches the neurobiology of humor—Buxman is the author of a series of books focused on how professionals in a variety of fields can use humor to stay sane, maximize potential and increase their company’s bottom line. The luncheon will take place on Wednesday, June 10, at the Crowne Plaza, 4728 Constitution Ave., from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Individual tickets are $45 and can be purchased online. Tables of 10 are also available.
June 11-13: The Southern University College of Business hosts its second annual “Advancing Leadership in Economic Development” at the College of Business’ T.T. Allain Hall in Room 313 on Southern’s campus. Workshops run from 8:30 a.m to 5 p.m. on June 12, and from 8:30 a.m. until noon on June 13. The conference kicks off on June 11 with dinner and a keynote speaker. Registration is $50. Get complete details and register to attend.
June 11: The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University and Livingston Economic Development Council host an event designed to help businesses discover the value of Facebook marketing. The seminar, “The Art of Creating Engaging Facebook Ads,” will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the main branch of the Livingston Parish Library, 20390 Iowa St. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Register to attend.
June 12: Leaders With Vision hosts its 20th Annual Reality Check Luncheon at Ralph & Kacoo’s restaurant, 6110 Bluebonnet Blvd., with doors to open at 11 a.m. The meeting will focus on a review of the legislative session, which will wrap up on June 11. A panel discussion will take place. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m., with the program to begin at noon. Tickets are $40. See the full panel lineup and get your tickets.
June 16-17: Kean Miller law firm hosts Kean Miller Connection, a program aimed at college students who are from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession. Attorneys from the firm along with other law-related faculty, including personnel, in-house counsel, and law professors, will provide an intense overview of the law school experience. The event is free and takes place at Kean Miller’s offices in downtown Baton Rouge, 400 Convention St., suite 700. Get complete details.
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 Steve Sanoski with information.
