[ FROM THE SPONSORS ] Working together as a community COMING OUT OF THE BACK END of the pandemic has been quite an experience. I have never appreciated normalcy more than now. Being able to attend sporting events, eat in restaurants, and stand closer than six feet away from others has been nice. Most businesses are still dealing with supply chain issues, but we have tried to be patient and do the best we can while still trying to provide quality products and services. In business and at home, we have become accustomed to a new way of doing things, being flexible and compassionate considering what everyone is going through. We will continue to work together as a community to move forward and be innovative in our business processes. The next year should be exciting.
TREY BEALL
President GULF COAST OFFICE PRODUCTS
You search – we find! THE EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH LIBRARY is committed to strengthening business, promoting workforce development and supporting entrepreneurship. We continue to increase services for the business community. Our resources deliver up-to-date training and new tech initiatives so local businesses’ employment and research needs are met at a level that helps them compete globally. Our 14 locations provide programs and resources for all ages that add to the quality of life for business professionals and their families. Our SMALL BUSINESS SERVICE includes free programs, resources and tools to help your business grow, and offers free consultations with Business Librarians. They can guide you in the use of robust tools such as Data Axle Reference Solutions, Mergent Intellect, and Gale Business: Plan Builder, a step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing and optimizing your business or nonprofit. They can also design a curated collection of Continuing Ed courses for you and your staff. Contact them at smallbusiness@ebrpl.com. As we expand our workforce development and emerging technology offerings, the Library also diligently strives to assist in the forward momentum of Baton Rouge’s development. We will continue responding to your needs, working toward growth and development. Check us out at www.ebrpl.com.
SPENCER WATTS
Library Director East Baton Rouge Parish Library
AnnualReportBR.com | ANNUAL REPORT 2022
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