Nov. 29: Varsity Sports Owner Jenni Peters will be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming Excellence in Sales & Marketing Awards Banquet. The banquet takes place from 6-9 p.m. at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge, 777 L’Auberge Ave. A complimentary cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m. with dinner and the awards presentations to follow at 7 p.m. Outstanding sales and marketing professionals in the community will be honored at the banquet, which is free for SME members and costs $75 for guests. Tables of 10 are available for $700. Cocktail attire is requested. Get more information. Email nzcarter@mac.com to register.
Nov. 29: The Junior League of Baton Rouge is hosting a new member information session for goal-oriented women who want to join the organization. The session will be at 6 p.m. at the Emerge Center, 7784 Innovation Park Drive. For more information, contact Monique Scott-Spaulding at (225) 936-4197 or membershipdevelopment@juniorleaguebr.org.
Dec. 9: Develop an understanding of how to start a business at the Louisiana Small Business Development Center’s workshop from 10 a.m. to noon at the Louisiana Technology Park, 7117 Florida Blvd. The workshop will address determining the feasibility of a business idea, planning to start a small business, required licenses, writing a business plan, sources of startup, expansion and small business resources. Attendees are asked to bring a laptop. The workshop is free to attend. Register and get more information.
Dec. 13-16: Gulf South Technology Solutions is hosting the Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience, a hands-on introduction to Windows 10 and the new Office 365 for business professionals. CIE takes users through common work-related scenarios, such as using social networking to get work done, and connecting in real time with co-workers and customers. It also gives users a first-hand look at Windows 10 and the new Office 365 features across a variety of devices. Morning sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon and afternoon sessions are 1-4 p.m., though times are flexible. CIE will be set up in a conference room at Gulf South Technology Solutions, 7668 Goodwood Blvd. The training is free. Register online or call (225) 216-2169 to get more information.
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. mailto:aburris@businessreport.com
