The Business Report Calendar is open to events of general interest to the Capital Region businesses community. Items must be submitted no later than noon the Friday before the event occurs. E-mail tboone@businessreport.com with information.
Wednesday – CATS will hold a public meeting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bluebonnet Branch library. The meeting is part of a series to get comments on what people think about the transit system and changes they would like to see.
Thursday – CATS will hold a public meeting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Delmont Service Center. The meeting is part of a series to get comments on what people think about the transit system and changes they would like to see.
Thursday – The Foundation for Historical Louisiana will sponsor a book signing and lecture from Don Davis, author of Washed Away? The Invisible People of Louisiana’s Wetlands. The event will be held at 6 p.m. at the Old Governor’s Mansion. Admission is free for historical foundation members, $10 for guests.
Friday – The American Institute of Architects Baton Rouge will hold its annual Rose Awards and Gala, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum. The event will honor the award winning architecture and development produced by Capital Region firms. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased by e-mailing kathleen@aiabr.com.
Aug. 5 – The Istrouma Area Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual 2010 Annual Business & Industry Leaders’ Lunch at noon at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. Gov. Bobby Jindal will be the keynote speaker. For more information or tickets, e-mail christidomingue@cox.net.
Aug. 7 – LSU’s Women in Business program will hold its annual workshop from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Ione Burden Conference Center at the Rural Life Museum. The event will cover topics such as building a business plan, marketing through social networking and financing. Registration is $65, which covers books, handouts and meals. For more information or to register online, click here.
Aug. 12 – The Mid City Redevelopment Alliance will hold its annual Legacy Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Boudreaux’s. Hermann “Buck” Moyse III will be presented with the Mary E. Moody Lifetime Achievement Medal of Honor for his support of the Mid City Redevelopment Alliance. Tickets are $50 each or $500 for a table. To purchase tickets, call 346-1000.
