Tuesday: Anne Donovan, the U.S. Human Capital Transformation Leader for PricewaterhouseCoopers, will speak as part of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s monthly Signature Speaker series about generational differences in the workplace. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU, 3848 W. Lakeshore Drive. Registration for the event is $35 for BRAC investors and $45 for non-investors. Get more information and register.
Tuesday: Republican Metro Council candidates will speak and take questions at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon at noon at Café Américain, 7541 Jefferson Hwy. The speakers include: “Joe” Dorsey (District 5); Dwight Hudson and Kenneth Perret (District 9); Bonnie Budyach, David Vincent and “Matt” Vincent (District 11); and “Sal” Christina, Barbara Freiberg and Corey Smith (District 12). Many of the candidates have also expressed their interest in seeking the endorsement of the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish. The cost of the luncheon is $17.50.
Tuesday: Republican state Reps. Franklin Foil and Steve Carter will host a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s Bluebonnet branch, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd., for residents living in House districts 68 and 70. The meeting will focus on the “Shelter at Home” program, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration.
Thursday: Melinda Stallings, who has guided individuals in the art of positive conflict resolution for more than 20 years, is the featured speaker at the Sales & Marketing Executives of Greater Baton Rouge’s upcoming luncheon. Registration and networking will take place from 11-11:30 a.m. with lunch to follow, and the event will last until 1 p.m. The luncheon is free for SME members and $35 for guests. RSVP and get more information.
Friday: HR Solutions will host a free webinar at 10 a.m. to help business owners and managers deal with the human resources related aspects of a disaster. The half hour webinar will review, but is not limited to: How to pay your employees, unemployment claims, paperwork compliance and touch a bit on future disaster preparedness. Email Mickey Matran for more details.
Oct. 12: She Geauxs!, a women’s leadership conference planned for November, is offering a preconference networking session from 6 to 8 p.m. at Blend, 304 Laurel St. The gathering will focus on leadership during tragedy and self-care during disasters, and there will be a celebration of Cajun Rosies—a group of female volunteers who provided lunches to those working on flood-damaged homes and cleaned flood-soaked clothes. The session cost $20. To register, send an email to chseproed@lsu.edu.
Nov. 16: She Geauxs!, a daylong women’s leadership conference, will offer professional development and engagement on such topics as early career women, community leadership, women in leadership and female entrepreneurship. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a welcome and keynote session featuring Dima Ghawi, an international speaker and business consultant. Fleurty Girl CEO Lauren LeBlanc is the luncheon keynote speaker. Fees are $125 for the general public, $100 for LSU faculty and staff, and $50 for students. Get more information and register here.
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.
