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SUMMARY:LADOTD: How to Find and Successfully Bid on LADOTD Projects
DESCRIPTION:Please register for “LADOTD: How to Find and Successfully Bid on LADOTD Projects + DBE Certification” by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/130578422076204811 . After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.  \nDBE contractor firms seeking to do business with the Louisiana Department of Transportation must develop an internal process to identify\, assess\, and determine the firm’s capacity to meet the performance requirements of potential bid opportunities. In addition\, DBE contractors must be proactive in identifying upcoming bid opportunities so that maximum time and effort can be put towards developing a winning proposal. \nDuring this session\, contractor firms will learn how to view upcoming LADOTD letting opportunities and the associated Construction Proposal Documents. Participants will also learn how to view LADOTD projects to be let in the next 12 months\, how to read proposal documents\, and how to ensure that you are ready to bid (Online Bidder Registration\, List of Prospective Bidders\, etc.). \nThis session will also include an overview of the LAUCP DBE Certification including eligibility requirements and the application process. \nAll existing and aspiring DBE contractors are encouraged to attend. \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/130578422076204811. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/ladotd-how-to-find-and-successfully-bid-on-ladotd-projects/
CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE,DBE Contractors,ULLA General
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SUMMARY:Disaster Preparedness Series: Understanding and Managing Your Insurance Coverage
DESCRIPTION:As communities across the state of Louisiana begin to prepare for the potential impacts of a very active hurricane season\, it is imperative that small businesses start now to evaluate risks and develop contingency plans to ensure the best outcomes for business recovery and continuity. To support small businesses across the state of Louisiana in preparing for the 2022 hurricane season\, the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is hosting a 3-Part virtual series\, “Disaster Recovery & Preparedness Series”. \nDuring this series\, representatives from the SBA Louisiana District\, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security\, the Louisiana Department of Insurance\, the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance\, and many others will provide information on how to protect your business and gain access to the resources that you may need when recovering from a hurricane. This series is a part of the Urban League of Louisiana’s SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program in collaboration with the National Urban League. \nJoin the Urban League of Louisiana on Thursday\, July 21st\, 10:00am-12:00pm\, for “Session 1: Understanding and Managing Your Insurance Coverage”. During this session\, participants will gain an understanding of their insurance policy and legal rights\, and key insights on the reassessment of property upgrades\, recoverable depreciation\, and personal vs. business interruption insurance. Please come with your questions as time as been allocated for Q&A. \nGuest Speaker: Patrick Bell\, Assistant Commissioner\, Division of Diversity & Opportunity\, Louisiana Department of Insurance \nThere is no cost to participate\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/disaster-preparedness-series-july-21/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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SUMMARY:Disaster Preparedness Series: Emergency Funding Opportunities with the SBA and FEMA
DESCRIPTION:As communities across the state of Louisiana begin to prepare for the potential impacts of a very active hurricane season\, it is imperative that small businesses start now to evaluate risks and develop contingency plans to ensure the best outcomes for business recovery and continuity. To support small businesses across the state of Louisiana in preparing for the 2022 hurricane season\, the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is hosting a 3-Part virtual series\, “Disaster Recovery & Preparedness Series”. \nDuring this series\, representatives from the SBA Louisiana District\, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security\, the Louisiana Department of Insurance\, the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance\, and many others will provide information on how to protect your business and gain access to the resources that you may need when recovering from a hurricane. This series is a part of the Urban League of Louisiana’s SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program in collaboration with the National Urban League. \nJoin the Urban League of Louisiana on Thursday\, July 28th\, 1:00pm-3:00pm\, for “Session 2: Emergency Funding Opportunities with the SBA and FEMA”. During this session\, participants will learn about FEMA assistance\, SBA mitigation funding\, SBA disaster funding\, non-traditional funding sources\, and the financial management documents that you need to have available to access emergency funds if the need arises. Please come with your questions as time as been allocated for Q&A. \nGuest Speakers include:\n· Rubby Douglas\, Section Chief\, Preparedness Section\, Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness\n· Jo Ann Lawrence\, Deputy Director\, Louisiana District Office\, U.S. Small Business Administration\n· Susheel Kumar\, Public Information Officer\, Office of Disaster Assistance\, Field Operations Center – West\, U.S. Small Business Administration\n· Moderator: Lori Jackson\, Director\, Women’s Business Resource Center\, ULLA
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/disaster-preparedness-series-july-28/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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SUMMARY:There’s An App for That!: The Best Business Apps for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation\, on Friday\, July 29th\, 10:00am-11:30am\, to gain insights on the best apps and tools to use in managing your small business! This online session is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. \nGrowth-oriented entrepreneurs are always exploring new and innovate ways to increase customer satisfaction and improve internal efficiency and productivity for long term sustainability and profitability. With increased competition\, workforce challenges\, and ever-changing market dynamics\, entrepreneurs must understand the importance of utilizing the latest\, most effective technologies in increasing efficiency and boosting customer interactions. \nDuring this webinar\, participants will learn how to determine what key processes they need to focus on improving within their businesses. This session will also address the following questions : \n\nWhy is it so important to use apps and other software in running my business?\nWhat are some of the best apps available for various business processes?\nHow do I go about assessing which app is best for my business?\n\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/7307029245614944523. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/theres-an-app-for-that-the-best-business-apps-for-entrepreneurs/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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