Tuesday: State Rep. John Bel Edwards, a Democratic candidate for governor, will address the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge at noon at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson Highway. The event will begin with a reception at 11:30 a.m. and continue with luncheon and presentation at noon. Reservations are not necessary. Lunch is $17, payable to the restaurant.
Wednesday: Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks, Walker Mayor Rick Ramsey and Summer Kelly with Trafficking Hope are guest speakers of the Livingston Board of Realtors’ members luncheon set to take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Forrest Grove Plantation, 8743 Stephenson Drive in Denham Springs. Get complete event details and register to attend.
Wednesday: Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson hosts a half-day “Update on Labor and Employment Law” seminar at its law offices, 301 Main St. The event begins with registration at 8:30 a.m., and the seminar will follow from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $15. Get complete details and register to attend.
Wednesday: The Better Business Bureau gets into the matchmaking business, offering local companies the opportunity to forge new relationships with other firms in the community via a “speed dating for businesses” event. It will take place at the Holiday Inn Baton Rouge South, 9940 Airline Highway, between 8 and 10 a.m. Participants will have 90 seconds at each table to present their companies or services to one another. Cost is $35 for BBB-accredited businesses; $50 for others. Seating is limited. Get complete details and register to participate.
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.
