Thursday: State Treasurer John Kennedy, a candidate for U.S. Senate, will outline his policies at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon. The meeting will take place at Café Americain, 7521 Jefferson Hwy., with reception at 11:30 a.m. and lunch to follow at noon. Reservations are not required. Lunch is $17. The luncheon is sponsored by the Louisiana Republican Assembly and affiliated with the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish. For more information, contact Woody Jenkins woodyjenkins@hotmail.com.
Thursday: Chuck Brown, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality director, will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Louisiana Water Environment Association luncheon. The meeting will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the offices of Kean Miller, 300 Convention St., Suite 700. Registration is required by Tuesday, Feb. 9. Tickets are $35 for members; $40 for nonmembers. Get complete details and register to attend.
Friday: The Louisiana Small Business Center will host a workshop on starting and financing a small business from 10 a.m. until noon at the Louisiana Technology Park, 7117 Florida Blvd. The workshop is ideal for anyone interested in starting a business. There is no cost to attend. Get more details and to 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 Alexandria Burris with information.
