Walmart Black Women in Retail Marketplace and Cohort 1 Graduation

Tuesday, November 14

Sponsored by Walmart, Mastercard, New Orleans & Company

The Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 OC Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113 | 4:00pm-8:00pm

Join the Urban League of Louisiana as we celebrate the inaugural cohort of its Black Women in Retail Accelerator Program in collaboration with the National Urban League and sponsored by Walmart. This year the program supported 10 Black, women-owned retail businesses from across Louisiana with industry-specific coaching, mentoring, and training. The program also provided direct assistance for obtaining small business certifications, assistance with bidding on contracting opportunities, and leadership development training.

Register today to join us for this inaugural celebration of the following members of the Urban League of Louisiana’s Black Women in Retail Accelerator Program:

• Sherilyn Hayward, Leroy’s LipSmack’n Lemonade
• Tiffany Brown, Wicks Nola Candle Company
• Natashia Paul, Chuupul Leather
• Paige Alexander, L’Jai Amor
• Keishia Deverney, Element Beverage
• Jacqueline Arvie, Jax’s Creole Kitchen
• Laportia Cooper, Nola Botanical Tea
• Julie Vaucresson, Creole Made Easy
• Joyce Galmon, Joyce’s Sweets Inc.
• Brittney Hawkins-Dobard, Nola Cookie Co.