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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Perspectives: Session 2 - Reposition\, Restructure\, Recalibrate
DESCRIPTION:The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted small businesses. Many businesses have had to close or limit operations\, lost revenue\, and terminate or furlough employees. While these are challenging times\, small businesses have an opportunity to deliberately pivot their business to meet the needs of a changing world. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n• How to finalize your new opportunity including the business model and revenue streams \n• How to explore changes to your financial\, operational\, marketing\, and staffing \n• Best practices in brainstorming goals\, priorities\, and actions to be taken \nOnce participants have identified and assessed the feasibility of their new opportunity\, it is imperative that a strategy is developed to reposition the business by building a new and improved foundation including confirming the new financial\, operational\, marketing\, and staffing models. This also includes new processes and revenue streams for the business. This session will include best practices for recalibrating their business strategy by aligning goals\, priorities\, and actions. \nThe facilitator for this series will be Malaika Moran\, Owner and Lead Strategist of SocialStep Marketing and Consulting. \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however\, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2972537799335554317 . After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/covid-19-perspectives-session-2-reposition-restructure-recalibrate/
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SUMMARY:Construction Law: S1- Understanding and Negotiating Contract Terms
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, participants will learn some of the most common pitfalls in contract management and obtain guidance on how to avoid them through due diligence\, preparation\, and effective communications. Topics discussed include: Change Orders\, Abandonment\, Warranties\, Termination\, Unenforceable\, etc. \nThe facilitator for this session will be Denise C. Puente – Partner at Simon\, Peragine\, Smith\, & Redfearn\, L.L.P. \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however\, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1787849204798320653. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/construction-law-s1-understanding-and-negotiating-contract-terms/
CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T173000
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SUMMARY:Construction Law: S2 - Increasing Capacity through Partnering Agreements
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, attendees will gain insights into the dynamics of partnering agreements\, as well as the specific types of partnering agreements\, which include joint ventures and mentor-protégé relationships. Attendees will walk away with new perspectives on risk mitigation\, including the key elements of a partnering contract that must be considered. \nThe facilitator for this session will be Daya Naef\, Attorney and Legal Consultant\, Daya Naef\, LLC \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however\, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5349822676095012365. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/construction-law-s2-increasing-capacity-through-partnering-agreements/
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SUMMARY:Hurricane Ida Assistance for Small Businesses with the SBA
DESCRIPTION:Louisiana residents affected by Hurricane Ida are now able to register for disaster assistance with FEMA and to obtain needed support from the SBA. Disaster assistance is available to renters\, homeowners\, private non-profits\, and small businesses in Allen\, Beauregard\, Calcasieu\, Cameron\, Jefferson Davis and Vernon parishes affected by the hurricane effective Aug. 26th. \nDisaster assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs\, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses\, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. In addition\, low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to homeowners\, renters and businesses. \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, September 15th to learn more! During this session\, those impacted and seeking assistance will learn how to obtain FEMA and SBA assistance\, including: \n• FEMA Registration Requirements and the Process to Receive Assistance \n• SBA Loan Eligibility and Application Process \n• Denials and Requests for Reconsideration \nGuest speakers include: \n• Susheel Kumar\, Public Information Officer\, Office of Disaster Assistance\, Field Operations Center – West\, U.S. Small Business Administration \n• Jo Ann Lawrence\, Deputy District Director\, Louisiana District Office\, U.S. Small Business Administration \nThere is no cost to attend this session\, however\, registration is required. Register today to attend! \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar\, however\, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1964062436290333707 .
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/hurricane-ida-assistance-for-small-businesses-with-the-sba/
CATEGORIES:CEI
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SUMMARY:Construction Law: S3 - What Contractors Need to Know about Employment Law
DESCRIPTION:It is vitally important that entrepreneurs in construction become aware of and comply with employment laws that are relevant to the industry. During this session\, hear from an experienced employment law attorney about updates to employment law and how your business may be impacted. This session will also help to dispel the many employment law myths that exist\, particularly relating to contractors vs. employees\, and overtime and minimum wage laws. \nThe facilitator for this session will be E. Fredrick Preis\, Jr. – Partner at Breazeale\, Sachse & Wilson\, L.L.P.\, New Orleans \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however\, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1697842083437064205 After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/construction-law-s3-what-contractors-need-to-know-about-employment-law/
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Perspectives: Session 3 - Reorganize\, Retool\, Recharge
DESCRIPTION:Please register for “COVID-19 Perspectives: Session 3 – Reorganize\, Retool\, Recharge” by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3872764044088802573  After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.  \nThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted small businesses. Many businesses have had to close or limit operations\, lost revenue\, and terminate or furlough employees. While these are challenging times\, small businesses have an opportunity to deliberately pivot their business to meet the needs of a changing world. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n• How to evaluate the needs\, opportunities\, and gaps within the new business model \n• How to map the new business support model\, training\, and counseling needs \n• How to determine the tools and operational supports needed to ensure success \nPivoting ones business to meet the changing needs of the market can require an operational overhaul. During this session\, participants will learn: 1) how to reorganize one’s business support model\, including employees\, suppliers\, consultants\, mentors\, accountability partners\, and others\, with risk management in mind\, and 2) how to assess and pivot the business’ structure\, operations\, staff\, and 3) the tools being used to create efficiency\, increase productivity and meet the needs of its customers. The session will include how entrepreneurs can recharge their mindsets and become energized about their pivot towards resilience. \nThe facilitator for this series will be Malaika Moran\, Owner and Lead Strategist of SocialStep Marketing and Consulting. \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however\, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3872764044088802573 . After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/covid-19-perspectives-session-3-reorganize-retool-recharge/
CATEGORIES:CEI
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SUMMARY:LADOTD: Government Contracting 101 + DBE Certification
DESCRIPTION:For small\, women\, minority\, and disadvantaged businesses seeking government contracts and understanding the basics of how local\, state and federal agencies procure products and services are critical. Understanding the bidding\, award\, performance\, and contract management processes that support government procurement activities can be a game-changer and time-saver for your business. \nDuring this session\, small business owners will obtain key information on the procurement processes of local\, state\, and federal government agencies and insights on how to best position the business for successful bids and subsequent awards. \nAll current and aspiring DBE contractors are welcomed to attend. There is no cost to participate\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat! \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however\, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7797723687260311565. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/ladotd-government-contracting-101-dbe-certification-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T153000
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SUMMARY:Marketing Your Business in the New Normal
DESCRIPTION:Even with the world slowly opening back up\, many small businesses are still struggling to successfully rebuild. This panel discussion\, led by Courvoisier Curators and moderated by ULLA’s CEI VP Klassi Duncan and National Urban League\, will provide marketing strategies and social media guidance to help Black small business owners and entrepreneurs re-engage with their community and their customers post-COVID-19. As part of the session\, Courvoisier will host a live pitch competition for pre-selected small business finalists. Attendees will be able to watch the pitch competition live and learn the ins-and-outs of successfully presenting a business plan to an esteemed judging panel made up of industry leaders. \nYou must be 21 years or older to attend this session.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/marketing-your-business-in-the-new-normal/
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