Davis Rhorer, director of the Baton Rouge Downtown Development District, will speak to the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, Oct. 30. The DDD is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and Rhorer will discuss accomplishments and what’s ahead. Press Club meets on Mondays at the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel, which is located at 102 France St., in the East and West Baton Rouge Room. Parking is free in the garage off Mayflower Street. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $13 for members and $17 for nonmembers. The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.

Paul Arrigo, president and CEO of Visit Baton Rouge, will speak to the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, Oct. 23. Arrigo will discuss the hotel occupancy tax on the November ballot and share details about upcoming events and conferences in Baton Rouge. Press Club meets on Mondays at the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel, which is located at 102 France St., in the East and West Baton Rouge Room. Parking is free in the garage off Mayflower Street. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $13 for members and $17 for nonmembers. The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.

Johnny Bradberry, executive assistant to the governor for coastal activities and chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board, will speak to the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, Oct. 16. Bradberry will talk about all things related to CPRA efforts to fund and implement the state Coastal Master Plan, including the problems, successes and new strategies going forward. Press Club meets on Mondays at the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel, which is located at 102 France St., in the East and West Baton Rouge Room. Parking is free in the garage off Mayflower Street. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $13 for members and $17 for nonmembers. The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program. Like the Baton Rouge Press Club on Facebook.

Jim Henderson, president and CEO of the University of Louisiana System, will speak to the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, Oct. 9. Henderson will unveil a new strategic framework for the largest university system in the state. Press Club meets on Mondays at the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel, which is located at 102 France St., in the East and West Baton Rouge Room. Parking is free in the garage off Mayflower Street. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $13 for members and $17 for nonmembers. The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.