Product Matters: Strategies for Managing Your Supply Chain During and After a Disruption

Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, on Friday, June 24th, 10:00am-12:00pm, to gain insights on the managing your supply chain before, during, and after a disruption. This online session is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. During a health or environmental crisis, supply chain disruptions […]

QuickBooks Online – Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Tasks and Maintenance

As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. Now is the time to get the education and support that you need to set up your accounting system and processes the right way. Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & […]

LADOTD: How to Find and Successfully Bid on LADOTD Projects

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. DBE contractor firms seeking to do business with the Louisiana Department of Transportation must develop an internal process to identify, assess, […]

Disaster Preparedness Series: Understanding and Managing Your Insurance Coverage

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 […]

Disaster Preparedness Series: Emergency Funding Opportunities with the SBA and FEMA

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 […]

There’s An App for That!: The Best Business Apps for Entrepreneurs

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. Growth-oriented entrepreneurs are always exploring new and innovate […]

2022 Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Series)

Please note that this is a multiple-day online training series via GoToTraining and cannot be split. Start Up! Louisiana is a 9-part, online entrepreneurial training program hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana's Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Classes take place August 1st through August 29th, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. See […]

SBA: Business, Procurement, and Funding Matters Roundtable

The Building 1427 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA

Join us for a special roundtable discussion with SBA’s Region VI Administrator, Ted James, to discuss business challenges, procurement opportunities, and funding matters that impact small businesses in the Greater New Orleans region. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 9th, 11:30am-1:30pm, at The Building, 1427 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113. […]

Best Practices in Corporate Contracting: Capacity-building and Entrepreneurial Leadership Training for Small Businesses

Join the Urban League of Louisiana's Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation for its 3-part, signature series, the "Best Practices in Corporate Contracting" sponsored by Chevron. This series will provide entrepreneurs who are seeking corporate clients with best practices for building the financial and operational capacity required to do business with medium- to large-sized corporations. Session […]

Voice of the Community Small Business Roundtables

Join the Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA) as we host a series of “Voice of the Community” (VOC) Roundtables in select cities across the state! These community-based events will be used to gain valuable insights on the challenges impacting small businesses across the state of Louisiana. The goal of these convenings is to hear directly […]

Marketing in a Digital World

Marketing in a Digital World provides a collection of practical resources to help Black business owners grow and scale their business. In partnership with Black Enterprise, the National Urban League, the U.S. Black Chambers, and the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Advancing Black Entrepreneurs is hosting its signature education session — Marketing in a Digital […]