June 12 — The CONNECT Coalition will host its second annual Policy Forum on June 12 at the Lod Cook Alumni Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. There will be panels featuring transportation decision makers and influencers from Baton Rouge and New Orleans discussing the future of transportation for the super region. The keynote speaker will be Ray Lang, Senior Director, Government Affairs, Amtrak. Lang will share Amtrak’s perspective on the future of intercity rail between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. While the rail will continue to be a point of conversation throughout the day, the importance of transit, walkability, bikeability and alternative transportation for the super region will be highlighted as well. For more information or to register, visit connect.cpex.org.
June 12 — The BRAC Small Business Council hosts a review of business incentives available in the state from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Boudreaux’s, 2647 Government St. If you preregister here, the cost is $25 for BRAC investors and $30 for noninvestors; on the day of the event, it’s $35 for all.
June 14 — Prior to the start of the 2012-13 school year, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System is seeking input on the proposed new attendance zone for the former Lee High School site. District representatives also will discuss the possibility of offering specialized programs. The community forum is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Cafetorium at Mayfair Middle School, which is located at 9880 Hyacinth Ave.
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