Today: The inaugural meeting of the Louisiana Chapter of the Americas’ SAP Users’ Group will take place from noon until 6 p.m. at LSU’s E. J. Ourso College of Business Education Complex. The event is free and open to individuals whose companies either use SAP or are considering it. Get more information.
Tuesday: The Small Business Association is having a free session on hubzone certification from 9 a.m. to noon at the Louisiana Technology Park, 7117 Florida Blvd. Participants are asked to bring their laptops. Get more information and register.
Tuesday: East Baton Rouge mayoral candidate and Metro Councilman John Delgado will speak at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon held at noon at Cafe Americain, 7521 Jefferson Highway. Lunch is $17. The meeting is open to the news media, guests and registered Republicans.
Tuesday-Thursday: The LSU AgCenter is offering a food safety training session on basic seafood Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point to help food processors learn more about industry regulations and how to minimize contamination risks. The workshop costs $300. Registration closes May 4. Get more information.
Wednesday: The Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations, the Louisiana Association of United Way, the Louisiana Department of Revenue and the Society of Louisiana CPAs are hosting a free, live webcast from 10-11:30 a.m. on the impact of Louisiana’s sales tax requirements on nonprofits and schools. Get more information and register.
Saturday: Journalist Michelle McCalope is hosting a jobs workshop called “Pursuing Your Passions and Following Your Dreams” from 10 a.m. to noon at the East Baton Rouge Parish Professional Development Center, 3000 N. Sherwood Forest Blvd. The workshop costs $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Get more information and register.
May 25: Women in Media 2016 Awards of Excellence will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel, 777 L’Auberge Ave. Tickets are on sale now. Get more information and see the list of nominees.
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.
