Magnetic Marketing: Session 1: Brand Foundation & Strategic Direction

Join the Urban League of Louisiana this September and October for the 6-part marketing series, “Magnetic Marketing: Leveraging the Power of AI to Grow Your Small Business,” sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and Mastercard. This series is designed to guide small business owners and marketing leaders through a structured, hands-on process of building a strategic, actionable marketing plan that aligns with your business goals - with a focus on brand development, digital marketing, customer engagement, and AI tools - using Orhan McMillan’s Strategic Marketing Workbook as a foundation. Session 1: Brand Foundation & Strategic Direction Friday, September 5, 2025 I 10:00am-12:00pm During this session, participants will learn how to define who they are, what they offer, and why it matters. This session will cover: Your Story, Mission, and Vision Core Values and Brand Voice Company Messaging Defining Your Target Audience The Strategic Marketing Plan This session will be facilitated by Orhan McMillan, Founder, dezinsINTERACTIVE and Orhan McMillan, LLC. This series is sponsored by Mastercard and Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program, and funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. To participate, attendees must be or become certified by the LED Small […]

By The People: Orleans Parish Assessor

Ashe Cultural Ars Center 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans

The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-assessors-debate-tickets-1538578683259