Join Us For Lunch!
JCABA Member Monthly Luncheons are held on the second Thursday of each month from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM.
We meet at Portobello's Grill in their private meeting room, 15440 George O'Neal Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817.
Lunch will be ordered by each person upon arrival to the meeting. There is a charge of $20.00 for the meal payable to JCABA via cash or check.
Member Monthly Luncheon
2025 Member Monthly Luncheon
Dates & Speakers
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January 13 - Breaux Jones, The Water Institute
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February 9 - Dustin Yates, Mayor of City of St. George
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March 13 - Emily Chenevert, Louisiana State Representative
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April 10 - Empower 225
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May 8 - Dr. Mindy Bowie & Dr. Taylor Theunissen (Building State-Of-The-Art Cancer Hospital in St. George
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June 12 - Ron Henderson, Deputy Commissioner, Dept of Insurance
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July 10 - Judge Adam Haney, Judge EBRP Juvenile Court
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August 14 - Dr. William "Beau" Clark, M.D., Coroner EBRP
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September 11 - Wesley Moore, Commercial Appraiser, Teacher
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October 9 - Business Networking Event. (JCABA members only)
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November 13 - Sid Edwards, Mayor-President City of Baton Rouge
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December 11 - Christmas Party (Members Only) - Speaker TBA
Guest Speakers
January 9
Beaux Jones
President and CEO
The Water Institute
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July 10
Judge Adam Haney
Judge
East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court
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October 9
Business Networking Event! (JCABA Members Only)
Connections & Collaborations
Get to know the JCABA fellow business owners. This is a great opportunity to build relationships and get to know the people behind the business card and learn about the products, services, and expertise they offer-so we can support each other and help our local business community thrive.
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February 13
Dustin Yates
Mayor
City of St. George
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May 8
Dr. Taylor Theunissen and Dr. Mindy Bowie
Plastic Surgeon & Surgical Oncologist
Theunissen Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
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August 14
Dr. William "Beau" Clark, M.D.
Coroner
East Baton Rouge Parish
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November 13
Mayor-President Sid Edwards
Mayor-President
Mayor-President of the City of Baton Rouge
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March 13
Emily Chenevert
State Representative
State of Louisiana
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June 12
Ron Henderson
Deputy Commissioner of Consumer Advocacy
Louisiana Department of Insurance and Professor
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September 11
Wesley Moore
Commercial Real Estate Appraiser, Real Estate Counselor, Market Analyst, Broker, Consultant, Instructor
Cook, Moore, Davenport & Associates
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December 11
🎄JCABA Christmas Party & 2026 Board Election🎄
Christmas Gift Exchange & 2026 Board of Directors Election
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with good company and festive cheer! Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served, and you’re invited to bring a wrapped $25 gift if you’d like to participate in our always-popular gift exchange (no gag gifts, please). We’ll also hold our 2026 Board of Directors Election, so come cast your vote and help shape the future of JCABA. This is a register and pay in advance event—don’t miss this fun and meaningful way to wrap up the year—connecting, celebrating, and looking ahead together!
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