Elevate Your Leadership & Your Team

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Elevate Your Leadership & Your Team

Great leadership is never finished.

Each February, Business Report’s Elevate Your Leadership & Your Team brings nationally recognized speakers to Baton Rouge for a morning focused on building teams, navigating change, developing talent and strengthening culture.

For executives, managers, entrepreneurs and emerging leaders, Elevate delivers practical ideas beyond inspiration—from bestselling authors, executives and professionals in athletics, media and technology. Plus time to connect with Capital Region peers.

Elevate Your Leadership & Your Team

Event Information

Thursday, February 18, 2027 Healing Place Arena, Baton Rouge 8:00 – 10:45 AM

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General Event Information events@melaraenterprises.com

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2026 Sponsors

Mercedes Benz of Baton Rouge
Shell
Investar Bank
Horizon Financial Group
Window World
Cypress Roofing
Barriere Construction
Guaranty Media
Synergy One Lending

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elevate Your Leadership & Your Team?

Elevate is Business Report’s annual leadership event featuring nationally recognized speakers and thought leaders who offer practical strategies for becoming a stronger leader and building higher-performing teams.

Who should attend?

The event is designed for leaders at every level—from CEOs, business owners and senior executives to managers, team leaders and professionals preparing for greater leadership responsibility.

When is Elevate held?

Elevate is traditionally held in February. Check the current event page for that year’s date, venue and schedule.

What can I expect from the program?

Programming changes each year based on the speakers and theme, but topics typically address leadership, resilience, innovation, workplace culture, team performance, communication, creativity and managing change.

Is this primarily a motivational event?

The goal is bigger than motivation. Elevate is designed to leave attendees energized, but also equipped with ideas, strategies and perspectives they can use in their organizations.

Can companies bring a group?

Yes. Elevate is well suited for leadership teams, management groups and organizations looking for a shared professional-development experience.

Is there networking?

Yes. The event provides opportunities to connect with executives, managers and professionals from across the Capital Region.

What should I wear?

Business or business-casual attire is appropriate.

Are sponsorship opportunities available?

Yes. Sponsorship opportunities are available annually.