2023 Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Series)

Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum 1600 Phoenix Square, Hammond, LA

Please note that this is a multiple-day training series and cannot be split. Get the Help You Need to Start Your Business the Right Way! Have you recently started your own business and realized that you need help? Are you unsure if you have explored all of the tools and resources needed to ensure your success? Would you like more in-depth assistance with your business planning? If so, Start Up! Louisiana is for you! Start Up! Louisiana is a 9-session, entrepreneurial training program that teaches new entrepreneurs how to launch their business ventures the right way. This series provides best practices for how to build a solid business foundation that ensures success. Topics covered focus on developing your entrepreneurial mindset, starting lean, understanding business financials, and how to effectively market to your target customer. Participants also receive individual business counseling and access to other support services and resources needed to successfully launch and grow! Ready to get started? Classes will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays, January 9 - February 8, 6:00pm-8:30pm. There is no cost to attend this series. All classes will be held at the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum, 1600 Phoenix Square, Hammond, LA 70403. This series […]

Financial Empowerment Series for Entrepreneurs – 5 Session Series

Sankofa Community Center 5200 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA

oin the Urban League of Louisiana for the “Financial Empowerment Series for Entrepreneurs”, Tuesdays, January 10 – February 9th, 6:00pm-8:30pm. New and early stage entrepreneurs have an opportunity to leverage small business ownership as a pathway to economic independence and resilience. To get started on the right path to financial empowerment, it is critical that business owners learn how to launch and grow a business that has financial stability and the potential for growth. During this series, entrepreneurs will be guided through a roadmap to financially position your business for success. Each session will take place at the Sankofa Community Center, 5200 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70117. There is no cost to attend, however, seating is limited and registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! This series is sponsored by the Lower 9th Ward Economic Development District and Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. To participate, attendees must be or become certified through the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. Visit www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/sebd to get certified today! Session 1: Set Up Your Business for Financial Success New business owners must create a business model and financial plan that ensures success. During this session, entrepreneurs […]

Opportunities Outlook 2023 for DBE Contractors

Regional Transportation Management Center 10 Veterans Boulevard, New Orleans, LA

Working on your 2023 business development plan? Join us for Opportunities Outlook 2023 to learn about upcoming procurement opportunities! The Urban League of Louisiana's Contractor's Resource Center will host "Opportunities Outlook 2023" for DBE Contractors on Thursday, January 26, 2023, 1:00pm-4:00pm, at the Regional Transportation Management Center, 10 Veterans Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. This annual event is held to support contractors in preparing for the upcoming year by focusing attention on new opportunities for strategic growth and competitiveness. The event will feature updates on current opportunities and upcoming bids from procurement officers and prime contractors. Other programs and resources that support capacity-building and profitability for the contracting community will also be featured. Seating is limited. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! Also, please bring a stack of your capabilities statement to share!

Black Restaurant Accelerator Program – S1: Growth Tactics in Food Service

Please register for "Black Restaurant Accelerator Program Series - S1: Growth Tactics for Food Service Operators" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7011202348509721175 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar Join the Urban League of Louisiana for a special 3-part entrepreneurial education series for food service operators looking to grow and scale! The series is designed to provide restauranteurs, caterers, and food truck operators with best practices and actionable steps related to growth tactics, food costing, and consumer packaged goods. This special spring series is hosted in collaboration with the National Urban League and sponsored by the PepsiCo Foundation as a part of the Black Restaurant Accelerator Program (BRAP). BRAP is a part of a $10M investment by the PepsiCo Foundation to provide current and aspiring Black restaurateurs with access to capital, training, mentorship and other support services through the National Urban League’s 12 entrepreneurship centers. Each session will be facilitated by PROOF, an accelerator, incubator, and bar based in Chattanooga, TN. Founded and led by food and beverage industry veterans, the mission of Proof is to support owners and operators in the industry through programs, resources, and community. Register today to reserve your seat for […]

Black Restaurant Accelerator Program – S2: Best Practices in Food Costing

Please register for "Black Restaurant Accelerator Program Series - S2: Best Practices in Food Costing" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/499102840448311134. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Join the Urban League of Louisiana for a special 3-part entrepreneurial education series for food service operators looking to grow and scale! The series is designed to provide restauranteurs, caterers, and food truck operators with best practices and actionable steps related to growth tactics, food costing, and consumer packaged goods. This special spring series is hosted in collaboration with the National Urban League and sponsored by the PepsiCo Foundation as a part of the Black Restaurant Accelerator Program (BRAP). BRAP is a part of a $10M investment by the PepsiCo Foundation to provide current and aspiring Black restaurateurs with access to capital, training, mentorship and other support services through the National Urban League’s 12 entrepreneurship centers. Each session will be facilitated by PROOF, an accelerator, incubator, and bar based in Chattanooga, TN. Founded and led by food and beverage industry veterans, the mission of Proof is to support owners and operators in the industry through programs, resources, and community. Register today to reserve your seat for each session! […]

Voice of the Community Roundtable: St. Charles Parish

Join the Urban League of Louisiana as we host a “Voice of the Community” (VOC) Roundtables in St. Charles Parish! This community-based event will be used to gain valuable insights on the challenges impacting small businesses across the state of Louisiana. The goal of this convening is to hear directly from entrepreneurs about challenges, gaps, opportunities, and resource needs and to leverage this information to create, mobilize, and enhance ULLA’s small business support services across the state. These meetings are hosted as a part of the Urban League of Louisiana’s SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program in collaboration with the National Urban League. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Masks are highly encouraged. Refreshments will be provided at each session. Host: Dr. Carla Antoine, Director, Small Business Support Services, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Urban League of Louisiana

Black Restaurant Accelerator Program – S3: Consumer Packaged Goods

Please register for "Black Restaurant Accelerator Program Series - S3: Grow Your Consumer Packaged Goods Business" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/813559867457403232 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Join the Urban League of Louisiana for a special 3-part entrepreneurial education series for food service operators looking to grow and scale! The series is designed to provide restauranteurs, caterers, and food truck operators with best practices and actionable steps related to growth tactics, food costing, and consumer packaged goods. This special spring series is hosted in collaboration with the National Urban League and sponsored by the PepsiCo Foundation as a part of the Black Restaurant Accelerator Program (BRAP). BRAP is a part of a $10M investment by the PepsiCo Foundation to provide current and aspiring Black restaurateurs with access to capital, training, mentorship and other support services through the National Urban League’s 12 entrepreneurship centers. Each session will be facilitated by PROOF, an accelerator, incubator, and bar based in Chattanooga, TN. Founded and led by food and beverage industry veterans, the mission of Proof is to support owners and operators in the industry through programs, resources, and community. Register today to reserve your seat for […]

Voice of the Community Roundtable: St. John + St. James Parishes

Join the Urban League of Louisiana as we host a “Voice of the Community” (VOC) Roundtables in St. John the Baptist Parish and St. James Parish! This community-based event will be used to gain valuable insights on the challenges impacting small businesses across the state of Louisiana. The goal of this convening is to hear directly from entrepreneurs about challenges, gaps, opportunities, and resource needs and to leverage this information to create, mobilize, and enhance ULLA’s small business support services across the state. These meetings are hosted as a part of the Urban League of Louisiana’s SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program in collaboration with the National Urban League. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Masks are highly encouraged. Refreshments will be provided at each session. Host: Dr. Carla Antoine, Director, Small Business Support Services, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Urban League of Louisiana

QuickBooks Online – Session 1:Get Started and Set Up the Right Way

As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. Now is a great time to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way! Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center to learn the foundations for setting up QuickBooks online, managing everyday transactions and financial reports, and the key concepts and tasks that you must know for ongoing maintenance. This 3-part series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. QuickBooks Online – Session 1: Foundations – Get Started and Setup the Right Way Monday, February 27, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm During this session, learn how to get started with QuickBooks Online and receive guidance on the entire setup process. Participants will learn how to how to add your business information, which accounting method to use, how to setup and pull data in from your bank, and so much more! This is a foundational course that will help you establish a solid baseline for your accounting system. Course Facilitator: Lori Jackson, MSC Coaching There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered for the webinar […]

QuickBooks Online – Session 2: Everyday Transactions and Financial Reports

As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. Now is a great time to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way! Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center to learn the foundations for setting up QuickBooks online, managing everyday transactions and financial reports, and the key concepts and tasks that you must know for ongoing maintenance. This 3-part series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. QuickBooks Online – Session 2: Everyday Transactions and Financial Reports Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm During this session, participants will learn how to process transactions QuickBooks Online. As a business owner, this is imperative in understanding your sales and expenses, and managing your cash flow. Participants will learn how to customize invoices, create sales receipts, receive and pay money. For those that sell products, this session will also cover how to use QuickBooks Online to track inventory and sales taxes. Course Facilitator: Lori Jackson, MSC Coaching There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your […]

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 a great time to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way! Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center to learn the foundations for setting up QuickBooks online, managing everyday transactions and financial reports, and the key concepts and tasks that you must know for ongoing maintenance. This 3-part series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. QuickBooks Online – Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Concepts and Maintenance Tasks You Must Know Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm During this session, participants will be guided through a deeper understanding of the reporting process in QuickBooks Online and how to set up your Chart of Accounts for optimal clarity into your business financials. Participants will learn how to run the three primary financial reports (income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows), how to read these reports, how to reconcile accounts and how to create custom fields to track income/expenses. Attendees will also learn how to run other reports that are specific to your business that will help […]

CRC Training Day: Back Office Administration for Construction Contractors

Urban League of Louisiana HQ 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, United States

One of the most significant challenges for small construction contractors who grow is the ability to effectively manage the back-office administration of their firm. Now, more than ever, construction companies must focus on modernizing their back-office processes to operate as efficiently as possible. If you are using administrative processes that are outdated and rely on a ruler, Excel spreadsheets, and paper-based procedures, you probably adding time, cost, and frustration to all of your projects. If this is the case, it’s time for an administrative overhaul! Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Contractor’s Resource Center on Thursday, March 2, 9:00am-1:00pm, for “CRC Training Day: Back-Office Administration for Construction Contractors”. This workshop will take place at the Urban League of Louisiana, 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue, Suite 110, New Orleans, LA 70119. During this session, construction contractors will be introduced to best practices in back-office administration with a focus on: Utilizing Planswift Estimating software to calculate quantities and values needed to create detailed line-item estimates Developing a winning bid and creating a scope sheet that itemizes inclusions/exclusions Utilizing UDA ConstructionSuite Software to develop a schedule and schedule of values (sov), estimate project costs, and manage your statement of cash flows Understanding business financials […]