Oct. 7: Dr. Loren Scott will bring an in-depth review of his “Louisiana Outlook: 2010 & 2011” report, detailing Louisiana’s changing economy and an overview of what is to come at 5 p.m. at the Lake Charles Country Club, 3350 Country Club Drive. The event is hosted by the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance. A wine and cheese reception will follow. To RSVP, call Lynette Clark at 337-433-3632 or click here.
Oct. 8: The Louisiana CEO Forum, featuring five top CEOs from the 10/12 corridor, will debut at the Baton Rouge River Center during the BizTech Expo. Participating in the forum will be CEOs Marty Mayer, Stirling Properties [Covington]; Nanette Noland, The Powell Group [Baton Rouge]; Dennis Stine, Stine Lumber [Lake Charles]; David Voelker, Frantzen, Voelker & Conway Investments [New Orleans]; and Richard Zuschlag, Acadian Ambulance [Lafayette]. The forum, presented by 10/12 magazine, will be moderated with previously submitted questions, as well as allow a free flow of ideas and questions from the audience. Doors will open at 8:15 a.m. The Louisiana CEO Forum is being held in conjunction with the 2009 BizTech Expo, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 and Oct. 8. The 27th Annual BizTech Expo also hosts the Top 100 Luncheon, in which Dr. Loren Scott unveils his economic forecast for 2010-2011. To purchase tickets to the Louisiana CEO Forum and other Expo-related events, click here.
Oct. 22: “Hot Topics for Employers: Employment Practices & Labor Law Updates” is the topic of a half-day seminar from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Lafayette, 2032 Evangeline Thruway. Speaker is Rob Roux, attorney for the Louisiana Workforce Commission for more than 20 years. He’ll address information on security and privacy, background investigations, drug testing, whistle blowing, non-compete agreements, leaves of absence and more. Cost is $45, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch. The event is sponsored by the Lafayette Regional Business Advisory Committee and the Lafayette Economic Development Authority. For more information or to register, call Ryan LaGrange at 337-593-1405, or click here.
