Tuesday: Robert Puentes, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and director of its Metropolitan Infrastructure Initiative, is guest speaker at the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s Signature Speaker Series event. The meeting takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Manship Theatre at the Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. Cost is $35 for BRAC investors; $45 for guests, including lunch by Ruffino’s. Get complete details and register to attend.
Wednesday: Louisiana Economic Development hosts a manufacturing webinar from 2 to 3 p.m. focusing on Louisiana employer preparation for Manufacturing Day, the resources available and how to maximize impact at their Manufacturing Day event. Register to participate.
Sept. 8: H&R Block hosts a free career fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the offices of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, 1991 Wooddale Blvd., to discuss more than 40 positions available in the area. The company says it is especially interested in hiring those who are bilingual in English and Spanish, as well as military veterans and their spouses.
Sept. 10: Cancer Services hosts the Capital Chefs’ Showcase at the Baton Rouge River Center, 275 S. River Road, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100. Get complete details and tickets.
Sept. 10: The Greater Baton Rouge Industrial Alliance presents its annual Craft Workforce Development Awards at a banquet set to begin at 5 p.m. at the Renaissance hotel, 7000 Bluebonnet Blvd. Guest speaker will be Monty Sullivan, president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. Tickets are $99. Get complete details and tickets.
Sept. 10: The Livingston Board of Realtors hosts its first annual Livingston Parish Real Estate Forecast Conference from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Suma Hall Conference Center, 28975 S. Satsuma Road, in Livingston. Tickets are $40 in advance; $45 at the door. Get complete details and tickets.
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.
