Jan. 10-31—The Louisiana Institute of Public Policy and Politics plays host to a seminar series on Advocacy and Issue Management, with sessions occurring each Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. in the executive board room of Business First Bank on Jefferson Highway. Sessions topics are: Introduction to Legislative and Administrative Advocacy, Jan. 10; Governmental and Nonprofit Organizational Advocates, Jan. 17; Business and Trade Association Representatives, Jan. 24; and Independent Lobbyists, Jan. 31. Speakers will include elected representatives, law enforcement officials, business leaders and association representatives. Cost is $250 for the entire series. Seating is limited, and registration is available by emailing Pat Bergeron here.
Jan. 18-19—Louisiana Realtors holds its Leading Edge Conference at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. The conference is designed especially for volunteer leaders, team and committee members at the local and state levels, and includes leadership development programs, orientation for new leaders and information on critical real estate issues. For a complete schedule and registration information, click here.
Jan. 24—The LSU Louisiana Business & Technology Center and St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation presents “Louisiana Going Global,” a workshop on business expansion in international markets and trade. The workshop will take place from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the St. Tammany Parish State Complex, 21489 Koop Dr., Ste. 1-D, in Mandeville. The workshop is free, and registration starts at 8:15 a.m. For more information or to register, call 578-7555 or click here.
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