Tuesday: East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent Warren Drake will discuss the school system’s response to the parish’s tumultuous summer at “Lunch with the Supe,” taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Juban’s Restaurant, 3739 Perkins Road. Drake will address the district’s response to community events and post-flood reconstruction efforts. The lunch costs $30. Register and get more information.
Tuesday: 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 award 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.
Tuesday: 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. 6: Baton Rouge Area Foundation Executive Vice President John Spain is the featured speaker at the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s next monthly lunch. The event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Spain will update attendees on the statuses of BRAF’s civic initiatives, which focus on improving mobility, health services, education and quality of life throughout the region. Register and get more information.
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 such subjects as determining the feasibility of a business idea, planning to start a small business, getting required licenses, writing a business plan and accessing small business resources, among other topics. 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. 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. Get more information. Register online or call (225) 216-2169 and ask about the Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience.
Dec. 14: Network, catch up with old friends and meet new people at Women & Wine on Wednesdays, a monthly event taking place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Legacy at Bonne Esperance at the old Sherwood Country Club, 1655 Sherwood Forest Blvd. The monthly event is for anyone looking to grow their business, community and social networks. Women and Wine on Wednesdays is free 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.
