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SUMMARY:2023 Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Series)
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this is a multiple-day training series and cannot be split.  \nGet the Help You Need to Start Your Business the Right Way! \nHave you recently started your own business and realized that you need help? Are you unsure if you have explored all of the tools and resources needed to ensure your success? Would you like more in-depth assistance with your business planning? If so\, Start Up! Louisiana is for you! \nStart Up! Louisiana is a 9-session\, entrepreneurial training program that teaches new entrepreneurs how to launch their business ventures the right way. This series provides best practices for how to build a solid business foundation that ensures success. \nTopics covered focus on developing your entrepreneurial mindset\, starting lean\, understanding business financials\, and how to effectively market to your target customer. Participants also receive individual business counseling and access to other support services and resources needed to successfully launch and grow! \nReady to get started? Classes will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays\, January 9 – February 8\, 6:00pm-8:30pm. There is no cost to attend this series. All classes will be held at the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum\, 1600 Phoenix Square\, Hammond\, LA 70403. \nThis series is sponsored by the Lower 9th Ward Economic Development District and Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. To participate\, attendees must be or become certified through the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. Visit www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/sebd to get certified today! \nStart Up! Louisiana Winter 2023 Class Schedule (6:00pm -8:30pm) \n\nMonday\, January 9 | Session 1: Becoming an Entrepreneur\nWednesday\, January 11 | Session 2: The Lean Start-up Model\n\n\nWednesday\, January 18 | Session 3: Understanding Business Financials\n\n\nMonday\, January 23 | Session 4: The Customer Decision Journey\nWednesday\, January 25| Session 5: Marketing Your Business\n\n\nMonday\, January 30 | Session 6: Exceptional Customer Service\nWednesday\, February 1 | Session 7: Forecasting 101\n\n\nMonday\, February 6 | Session 8: Preparing to Access Capital\nWednesday\, February 8 | Session 9: Start Up! Louisiana Plan of Action\n\n  \n If you should have any questions\, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2023-start-up/
LOCATION:Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum\, 1600 Phoenix Square\, Hammond\, LA\, 70403
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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SUMMARY:Financial Empowerment Series for Entrepreneurs – 5 Session Series
DESCRIPTION:oin the Urban League of Louisiana for the “Financial Empowerment Series for Entrepreneurs”\, Tuesdays\, January 10 – February 9th\, 6:00pm-8:30pm. \nNew and early stage entrepreneurs have an opportunity to leverage small business ownership as a pathway to economic independence and resilience. To get started on the right path to financial empowerment\, it is critical that business owners learn how to launch and grow a business that has financial stability and the potential for growth. During this series\, entrepreneurs will be guided through a roadmap to financially position your business for success. \nEach session will take place at the Sankofa Community Center\, 5200 Dauphine Street\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. There is no cost to attend\, however\, seating is limited and registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! \nThis series is sponsored by the Lower 9th Ward Economic Development District and Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. To participate\, attendees must be or become certified through the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. Visit www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/sebd to get certified today! \nSession 1: Set Up Your Business for Financial Success \nNew business owners must create a business model and financial plan that ensures success. During this session\, entrepreneurs will learn how to properly turn a big idea\, hobby\, or passion into a successful business model. Participants will learn key insights on how to financially set up your business the right way and best practices for creating a business and financial model that will not become a failure statistic. \nSession 2 – Determine Your Start-up Costs and Pricing \nAs a new or aspiring entrepreneur\, it is imperative that you discover your bottom line – what is the cost of starting your new business venture and how do you set up pricing to ensure profitability? During this session\, participants\, will learn how to assess startup costs and ongoing expenses\, determine fixed and variable costs\, as well as\, how to create financial projections to plan for future needs. \nSession 3: Use Your Financial Reports to Make Better Business Decisions \nA critical component of managing the financial success of your business is understanding your financial reports – your income statement\, balance sheet\, and statement of cash flows. You’ve started the business. Now it’s time to evaluate your financial health\, determine your break-even point\, and analyze your numbers so that you can make better business decisions and plan for the future. \nSession 4: Develop Strategies for Financial Growth \nAs an entrepreneur\, once you have learned to assess your finances to make better business decisions\, now it’s time to plan for growth. During this session\, participants will learn: 1.) how to maximize profits and minimize expenses\, 2.) how to use business profits to scale\, and 3.) how to determine which income streams should be scaled. \nSession 5: Preparing to Access Growth Capital \nYou’ve started your growth journey! Now it’s time to decide how you will leverage your success to get your financial position to the next level. This includes deciding on a savings plan\, insurance\, and paying yourself. During this session\, participants will also learn how to determine when it’s time to go after a loan\, when to consider an equity investor\, and how to best position your business to access these resources.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/financial-empowerment-series-for-entrepreneurs-5-session-series/
LOCATION:Sankofa Community Center\, 5200 Dauphine Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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SUMMARY:Louisiana Black Leadership Forum
DESCRIPTION:Each year political\, business and civic leaders from across Louisiana descend on Washington\, D.C. to celebrate with the Mystick Krewe of Louisiana during D.C. Mardi Gras. This weekend of networking and culture presents a unique opportunity for black leaders across our state to engage and strengthen coalitions that uplift our community and strengthen our state. The inaugural Louisiana Black Leadership Forum will bring together black and minority leaders from Louisiana to network\, share impactful initiatives\, opportunities and threats to advancing economic\, civic and political power in our state. We will profile examples of effective engagement and identify opportunities to deepen our collaboration and partnerships. \nPresenting sponsors include AT&T Louisiana and Amazon. \nThe program includes: \n3:00pm \nDoors Open\, Registration & Reception Begins \n3:30pm \nWelcome Remarks & Special Recognitions \nState Rep. Vincent Pierre\, Chairman of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus \nTyronne Walker\, Vice President\, Urban League of Louisiana \nTerri Broussard Williams\, Senior Manager\, Public Policy \nDavid Aubrey\, Vice President\, AT&T Louisiana \nPanel Discussion 1 \nBuilding Black Wealth to Grow Louisiana Economy \nModerator: Kelisha Garrett\, Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation \nPanelists: \nHon. Krystal Brumfield\, Associate Administrator\, U.S. General Services Administration \nHon. Ted James\, Region IV Administrator\, Small Business Administration \nTodd McDonald\, CEO\, Liberty Bank & Trust Company \nNicole Elam\, CEO\, National Bankers Association \nBrittany Dunn\, Shreveport Black Chamber of Commerce \nAmazon Presenting Sponsor Spotlight – Career Choice and Upskilling Programs \nEmily Bouck West\, Amazon Career Choice and Upskilling Programs \nSpecial Remarks \nPhyllis Dickerson\, CEO\, African American Mayors Association \nPanel Discussion 2 \nStrengthening Black Political and Civic Power in Louisiana \nModerator: Judy Reese Morse\, President and CEO\, Urban League of Louisiana \nPanelists: \nHon. Cedric Richmond\, Former Senior Advisor to the President of the United States \nHon. Katrina Jackson\, State Representative\, Louisiana State Legislature \nHon. Sharon Weston-Broome\, Mayor-President\, Baton Rouge \nHyma Moore\, Chief of Staff\, Democratic National Committee  \n6:00pm \nClosing Remarks \nState Rep. Candace Newell\, Vice Chair\, Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus \nDavid St. Etienne\, President & CEO\, Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation \nReception Honoring Congressman Troy Carter \nReception Ends
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/leadershipforum2023/
LOCATION:AT&T Forum\, 601 New Jersey Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:ULLA General
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