Wednesday: The Rev. Raymond Jetson, MetroMorphosis president and CEO, is the featured speaker at the Rotary of Club of Baton Rouge’s Wednesday luncheon at Drusilla Place, 3482 Drusilla Lane, Suite D. Lunch begins at 11:40 a.m. and adjourns at 1 p.m.
Thursday: Ann Edelman of Zehnder Communications is the featured speaker at Tech Park Academy’s upcoming “Crisis Communication: What to say (and NOT say) following a disaster” presentation. Edelman is a public relations professional with more than 30 years of experience. The presentation will cover social media dos and don’ts, preparing for the media and communications mistakes to “send customers running.” The free event will take place from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Louisiana Tech Park, 7117 Florida Blvd. Register and get more information.
Sept. 13: Anne Donovan, the U.S. Human Capital Transformation Leader for PricewaterhouseCoopers, will speak as part of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s monthly Signature Speaker series. Donovan’s remarks will focus on generational differences in the workplace. The event will be held at the Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU, 3848 W. Lakeshore Drive, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration for the event is $35 for BRAC investors and $45 for non-investors. Get more information.
Sept. 15: Melinda Stallings, who has guided individuals in the art of positive conflict resolution for more than 20 years, is the featured speaker at the Sales & Marketing Executives of Greater Baton Rouge’s upcoming luncheon. Registration and networking will take place from 11-11:30 a.m. with lunch to follow, and the event will last until 1 p.m. The luncheon is free for SME members and $35 for guests. RSVP and get more information.
Oct. 12: She Geauxs!, a women’s leadership conference planned for November, is offering a preconference networking session from 6 to 8 p.m. at Blend, 304 Laurel St. The gathering will focus on leadership during tragedy and self-care during disasters, and there will be a celebration of Cajun Rosies—a group of female volunteers who provided lunches to those working on flood-damaged homes and cleaned flood-soaked clothes. The fee for the networking session is $20. Register for the event.
Nov. 16: She Geauxs!, a daylong women’s leadership conference, will offer professional development and engagement on such topics as early career women, community leadership, women in leadership and female entrepreneurship. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a welcome and keynote session featuring Dima Ghawi, an international speaker and business consultant. Fleurty Girl CEO Lauren LeBlanc is the luncheon keynote speaker. Panel discussions and breakout sessions on a variety of topics are planned throughout the day, wrapping up with a networking Happy Hour. Fees are $125 for the general public, $100 for LSU faculty and staff, and $50 for students. Get more information and register.
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.
