Tuesday: Political analyst and radio personality Jim Engster will discuss former Gov. Huey Long’s legacy, campaign machine and how he might have campaigned in 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. The discussion is a part of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s ‘One Book, One Community’ events for the month of March. Get more information.
Tuesday: The LSU Center for Energy Studies and the Grow Louisiana Coalition will present Energy Outlook 2035 at noon in the Dalton J. Woods Auditorium of the LSU Energy, Coast & Environment Building. The building is located at the corner of Nicholson Drive and Nicholson Drive Extension. Get more information.
Tuesday: The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance, Inc. 20th Annual Contractor Safety Excellence Awards banquet will be held at L’Auberge Casino and Resort, 777 L’Auberge Ave. Cocktails and networking begins at 5 p.m., while the event will begin at 6 p.m. Get more information and to register to attend.
Wednesday: A mock murder mystery trial of former Gov. Huey Long’s assassin will take place at 5 p.m. at the Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Road.The mock trial is a part of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s ‘One Book, One Community’ events for the month of March. Get more information.
Wednesday: A free workshop on the basics of budgeting will be presented by Bank on Baton Rouge at 5:30 p.m. at the Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Get more information.
Thursday: Leaders with Vision will host “Legislative Hotwash, the immediate after-action,” a panel discussion to evaluate the state legislature’s performance and to discuss of Louisiana’s needs and expectations for the regular session beginning at 11:15 a.m. at Drusilla Seafood, 3482 Drusilla Lane. Tickets are $20 for LWV members; $25 for guests. Get more information and register to attend.
Thursday: Emily Stich with The Protocol and Etiquette Institute LLC will be guest speaker at the Sales and Marketing Executives-Baton Rouge luncheon from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at Juban’s, 3739 Perkins Road. The luncheon is free for SME members; $35 for guests. Get more information and register to attend.
Thursday: A gala for the 2016 Baton Rouge Business Awards and Hall of Fame honorees will take place at Crowne Plaza, 4728 Constitution Ave., beginning with a 6:30 p.m. cocktail and buffet reception, followed by the awards presentation at 7:30 p.m. The event is hosted by Business Report and Junior Achievement Greater Baton Rouge. General admission tickets are $80. Get more information.
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.
