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Focuses on the evolution of networking. Significance of networking as a component in doing business; Importance of time management in networking; Establishment of organizations with an emphasis on networking.

Presents information pertaining to business fashion in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Comments from Manuel Martin, a custom clothier; Insight into business fashion; Discussion on men and women's business fashion.

Offers advice on how to look for potential business partners or investors. Emphasis on the basic steps; List of Web sites that provide guidance on potential business partners; Utilization of social network.

Reports on the formation of the Baton Rouge Performing Arts Alliance in Louisiana to help local performing arts organizations tackle problems and develop business strategies. Goals of the alliance; Plans to promote self-sufficiency of arts groups; Impact of art on the local economy.

Profiles LA & Co., a new biotechnology firm of researcher Jennifer Lo that recently won the New Venture Business Plan Competition. Purpose of the test-tube technology developed by Lo; Amount of money the company needs to raise in seed money to get the firm off the ground

Profiles Ticobeans, a company that offers high-grade coffee beans to a niche market in Kenner, Louisiana. Discussion of how the business was established; Identification of the company's current clients; Statement of the owners on what the company wants to achieve five years from now.

Features the contents of a letter written by Angolan inmate Wade Jackson to Don Hutchinson, chief of Louisiana Economic Development, for information on business grants. Citation of a grant for a parking lot expansion at Louisiana Public Broadcasting; Investment in The Football Network; Request for details on the Economic Development Award Program including application forms.