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SUMMARY:Register for Scale Up
DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation will host the seventh cohort of Scale Up! Louisiana. This cohort is designated for small businesses in North Louisiana! Scale Up! Louisiana Cohort 7 is hosted in collaboration with the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program and the National Urban League and sponsored by Wells Fargo\, AARP Louisiana\, and Mastercard. \nScale Up! Louisiana is a statewide entrepreneurial education intensive that provides early-stage entrepreneurs with the education and resources that are critical to creating a scalable and profitable business. This is a transition program that guides existing\, early-stage small business owners towards becoming high-growth\, sustainable ventures. This modular program will be delivered via: \n•2\, In-Person Class Sessions (Orientation and Final Session)\n•8\, 2.5-hour web class sessions\, and\n•5\, 45-minute pre-recorded web sessions. \nAll in-person sessions will adhere to CDC\, state\, and city guidelines. Participants will receive one-on-one and small group counseling and other support services throughout the program. \nInterested entrepreneurs must apply for the Scale Up! Louisiana program. The application deadline is Wednesday\, September 7 2022\, at 5:00p.m. CST. \n\nRegister here.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/scaleupaugust2022/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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SUMMARY:LADOTD: Developing a Business Development Plan for Construction Business
DESCRIPTION:Please register for “LADOTD: Developing a Business Development Plan for Construction Business” by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2819950878267535883 . After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.  \nBusiness development in construction management refers to a strategic and actionable plan for pursuing new business and fostering relationships with your most preferred clients. Your business development plan outlines how you identify prospects\, share your capabilities\, and nurture business relationships so that prospects become clients when the time is right. \nBusiness development is strategic integration of marketing\, sales and customer service efforts. It also is most successful when everyone in the business understands and works towards a common goal for bringing on new business. \nDuring this session\, contractors will learn how to increase profitability and scalability\, by creating and managing a business development strategy – one that maximizes its strengths and experience and one that targets and converts its most preferred client types. The goal is to convert prospects to clients and to turn bids into awards! \nThis session will also include an overview of the LAUCP DBE Certification including eligibility requirements and the application process. \nThere is no cost to attend this session\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! \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/2819950878267535883. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/ladotd-developing-a-business-development-plan-for-construction-business/
CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE,DBE Contractors,ULLA General
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SUMMARY:Financial Fitness: Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation\, on Friday\, September 23rd\, 10:00am-12:00pm\, to gain insights on getting your business finances in order! This online session is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. \nSo you’ve launched your business! Congratulations! But now you realize that you don’t quite have the financial know-how to really make your business successful. There’s so much that you don’t understand\, and you don’t know what you don’t know. No worries though! Now is the time to get your finances in order! During this session\, small business owners will learn: \n\nThe basics of how money works\nThe importance of understanding your financial statements\nHow to make better business decisions using your financial data\nHow to build your personal and business credit\nWhy it is imperative that you build a solid financial management system now\n\nFacilitator: Jordain Franklin\, BetterBooks Accounting Solutions\, 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/3899862613462756366. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/financial-fitness-steps-to-getting-your-finances-in-order/
CATEGORIES:CEI
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SUMMARY:Construction Law: S3 - What Contractors Need to Know about Employment Law
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Contractor’s Resource Center for its signature 3-part series\, the “Construction Law Academy”\, sponsored by Chevron. As a construction contractor\, it is imperative that you understand the key elements of contract law that may impact your business. This series will focus on understanding contract terms\, partnering agreements and employment law. \nThe Construction Law Academy will take place virtually on Tuesdays\, September 13\, 20\, and 27\, 5:30pm-7:30pm. There is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! Registration must be completed separately for each session. \nSession 3: What Contractors Need to Know about Employment Law  \nTuesday\, September 27 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Register for Session 3 \nSession Presenter: E. Fredrick Preis\, Jr. – Partner at Breazeale\, Sachse & Wilson\, L.L.P.\, New Orleans  \nIt is vitally important that entrepreneurs in construction become aware of and comply with the 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. \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/6920160584405651472. 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-2/
CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE,DBE Contractors
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