Tuesday: Republican candidates for the special election to replace Rep. Hunter Green in House District 66 seat, which includes portions of southeast East Baton Rouge Parish, will appear at a forum taking place at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson Highway, and sponsored by the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish. Confirmed to attend are Metro Councilman Buddy Amoroso, former Metro Councilman Darrel Ourso and Baton Rouge attorney Rick Bond. Reception begins at 11:30 a.m., with the luncheon and forum to begin at noon. Cost is $15 and includes lunch. Reservations are not necessary.
Wednesday: The Main Library at Goodwood hosts a panel discussion with a group of local female leaders who will speak about their experiences as female leaders in business. Panel members include Dr. Candace Collins of the Eye Medical Center; Jill Rigby Garner, Manners of the Heart founder and executive director; Dima Ghawi, IBM talent development manager; Heather Howle, West Feliciana Middle School teacher; and Czarina Walker, InfiniEdge Software Inc. founder and CEO. For more information, call (225) 231-3750.
Wednesday: The Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association hosts a half-day educational summit to explore the impact of the state’s film tax credit program and other issues related to the entertainment industry. The event takes place from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Capitol Park Welcome Center, 702 River Road. Cost is $20. Get complete details and register to attend.
Thursday: BRAC President and CEO Adam Knapp is guest speaker of a Sales and Marketing Executives of Greater Baton Rouge luncheon scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Juban’s, 3739 Perkins Road. There is no charge for SME members; $35 for guests. RSVP by emailing nzcarter@mac.com.
Jan. 27: The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry hosts its annual meeting, which will feature guest speaker Dr. Ben Carson, an emerging star in conservative political circles and a potential 2016 presidential candidate. Along with Carson’s keynote address, a panel discussion and luncheon also will take place. The event is from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza, 4728 Constitution Ave. Cost is $165 for panel discussion and keynote luncheon. Tables of 10 are available. Get complete details and register 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 Steve Sanoski with information.
