Tuesday: Baton Rouge Area Foundation Executive Vice President John Spain is the featured speaker at the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s next monthly lunch. The event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Spain will update attendees on the statuses of BRAF’s civic initiatives, which focus on improving mobility, health services, education and quality of life throughout the region. Register and get more information.
Tuesday: Candidates for Metro Council runoff races have been invited to take part in a free town hall meeting on criminal justice reform in Baton Rouge, sponsored by the Urban League of Louisiana. The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 6 in the Louisiana Board Room at Baton Rouge Community College, 201 Community College Drive, in Mid City. The town hall is open to the public.
Friday: Develop an understanding of how to start a business at the Louisiana Small Business Development Center’s workshop from 10 a.m. to noon at the Louisiana Technology Park, 7117 Florida Blvd. The workshop will address such subjects as determining the feasibility of a business idea, planning to start a small business, getting required licenses, writing a business plan and accessing small business resources, among other topics. Attendees are asked to bring a laptop. The workshop is free to attend. Register and get more information.
Dec. 13-16: Gulf South Technology Solutions is hosting the Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience, a hands-on introduction to Windows 10 and the new Office 365 for business professionals. CIE takes users through common work-related scenarios, such as using social networking to get work done, and connecting in real time with coworkers and customers. Morning sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon and afternoon sessions are 1-4 p.m., though times are flexible. CIE will be set up in a conference room at Gulf South Technology Solutions, 7668 Goodwood Blvd. The training is free. Get more information. Register online or call (225) 216-2169 and ask about the Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience.
Dec. 14: Network, catch up with old friends and meet new people at Women & Wine on Wednesdays, a monthly event taking 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. The monthly event is for anyone looking to grow their business, community and social networks. Women and Wine on Wednesdays is free 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.
