Wednesday: Join Forum 35 and leadership coach Dima Ghawi, as she shares her expertise on cross-generational teamwork and collaboration in the workplace on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at the Capitol Park Museum at 6 p.m. Find more information about the free event here.
Thursday: Join BRAC Thursday, Sept. 6, to hear panelists discuss local small business services and programs, with specific topics including state programs available to small businesses, resources and databases available through the Baton Rouge public library, investment readiness, accessing capital, and government contracting. The event at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library on Goodwood will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration has closed, but walk-ins are welcome depending on space.
Sept. 11: A program designed to help new firms in the construction industry starts next week. The free, 14-week Contractor’s College will help contractors in the consideration of project owners, prime contractors, procurement officers, banks, insurance and surety companies. Classes start Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and run weekly at Southern University’s main office through Tuesday, December 11, 2018. The Louisiana Small Business Development Center has more information.
