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  • WEBINAR: Construction Law Academy, Session 2: Increasing Capacity through Partnering Agreements

    Session Presenter: Frank W. Johnson, III, MPA - Senior Business Advisor and Contractor Specialist, ULLA During this session, the presenter will provide insights into the dynamics of partnering agreements, as well as the specific types of partnering agreements, which include joint ventures and mentor-protege relationships. Attendees will walk away with new perspectives on risk mitigation, including the key elements of a partnering contract that must be considered. In order to attend, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements. To become a Certified SEBD, please visit https://tinyurl.com/SEBDCertify. If you should have any questions, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.

  • WEBINAR: Public Relations for Entrepreneurs, Session 1 of 3: Crisis Management

    Public Relations for Entrepreneurs, Session 1 of 3: Crisis Management – What Entrepreneurs Should be Doing Now to Reignite Their Brand Effective brand management during a global crisis is critical to ensuring resiliency and brand trust during business slowdowns or temporary closures. However, due to the abrupt and extensive impact the current crisis has had on day-to-day business activities, business leaders must be prepared to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders new branding or marketing strategies or pivot existing strategies to meet customer needs. During this session, business leaders will hear an overview of the principles of public relations, crisis management and reputation management as it pertains to the current health and economic crisis. Leaders will receive an overview of how to reposition their brand without hurting or hindering long-term business growth. In order to attend, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements. To become a Certified SEBD, please visit https://tinyurl.com/SEBDCertify. If you should have any questions, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.

  • WEBINAR: Public Relations for Entrepreneurs, Session 2 of 3: Using PR Tools to Build Brand Trust, Loyalty, and Credibility during a Crisis

    Implementing effective social media, email marketing, crisis communique and media engagement strategies are essential to building trust as well as business retention and sustainability during an economic crisis. Utilizing traditional PR tools such as news stories and press releases coupled with 21st century tools like social media, e-newsletters, podcasts/webinars and virtual speaking engagements are a great way to maintain a long-term branding strategy. During this session, business leaders will view actual news stories, press releases, social media posts and e-newsletters to properly illustrate how to best approach brand strategy development during a crisis. Business leaders will have the opportunity to create a social media post promoting their product or service that takes into consideration the sensitivities of the times. In order to attend, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements. To become a Certified SEBD, please visit https://tinyurl.com/SEBDCertify. If you should have any questions, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.

  • SBA EIDL Updates and PPP Loan Forgiveness Requirements

    To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19. In addition, the Paycheck Protection Program is still available to eligible small businesses through June 30.

  • Protecting Yourself from Covid-19 in the Workplace

    During this session, small business owners and their employees will learn the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as well as, how to clean and disinfect the workplace to limit the spread of COVID-19.

  • WEBINAR: Public Relations for Entrepreneurs, Session 3 of 3: Online Reputation Management

    A company’s digital footprint is as important to their branding strategy as other traditional branding efforts. With millions of potential customers online every day, businesses that ignore or discount their online reputation often find their name and brand trust in need of repair. Understanding digital review platforms like Yelp, Google Business, and Glassdoor can help businesses to maintain a positive online reputation during and after the COVID-19 crisis. During this session, business leaders will learn about online review platforms like Yelp, Google Business, and Glassdoor and their significance to maintaining a trusted brand strategy during the COVID-19 crisis. Statistical data will be examined to illustrate the importance of effective online reputation monitoring, connecting with customers on digital platforms and earning positive reviews. In order to attend, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements. To become a Certified SEBD, please visit https://tinyurl.com/SEBDCertify. If you should have any questions, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.

  • The Future of Work and Creating Wealth in Minority Communities

    During this session, local national thought leaders will provide insights and recommendations on preparing minorities for the future of work with automation and closing the wealth gap in America between minority and non-minority communities. Panelists will share historical and current legislation and practices that have created the skills gap and the wealth gap in America, and recommendations for how communities of color can work to advocate for and create sustainable enterprises that create value for these communities. This session will also examine the economic, political and cultural implications that create positive outcomes or those that hinder progress in our communities.

  • Resilient Restart EBR: Small Business Micro-Grants Program Information Session

    Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the City of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish recognize the challenges that local businesses are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet the short-term financial needs of microenterprises and small businesses, the Resilient Restart EBR: Small Business Micro-grants Program offers one-time, micro-grants of $2,500 to eligible entities that have been impacted by COVID-19. Recipients may use these funds for rent, utilities, inventory, accounts payable, fixed costs, employee wages and benefits. Monday, August 17, 12:00pm-1:00pm CT https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2404539979354681360

  • LADOTD: Developing an Effective Capabilities Statement + DBE Certification

    Please register for "LADOTD: Developing an Effective Capabilities Statement + DBE Certification" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3502714600421273356. With an increase in the number of viable contractors available to support public and private projects, contracting across the region is now more competitive than ever. However, the critical factors are the same. Procurement leads need to understand your capabilities, your value proposition, cost competitiveness, and how well you have performed on previous projects. As a contractor, whether you are providing labor, materials, or professional services, your capability statement serves as your business card and should set your apart from your competitors. It is a tool that will show potential clients how your achievements, core competencies, certifications, financial health, and experience will create value for their projects. Join us to learn the key components of a capabilities statement and to get guidance on crafting these elements to fit your business model and offerings. This session will also include an overview of the LAUCP DBE Certification including eligibility requirements and the application process. There 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/3502714600421273356.

  • Re-Charge Your Business: Building a Scalable, Agile, and Resilient Minority-owned Small Businesses

    The current health and social crises that are crippling the US have had a profound impact on small, minority-owned firms in our most vulnerable communities. While businesses seek to obtain critical resources such as emergency funding to survive during these crises, the need for minority-owned businesses to reconsider “what” business they should be doing and “how” they should be doing business is of the utmost importance. Now, more than ever, small businesses have an opportunity to re-imagine, re-position, and re-charge their business models and operations towards becoming more scalable, agile, and resilient. During this session, Klassi Duncan, Vice President, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Urban League of Louisiana, will provide insights and considerations on how to develop a strategy and plan of action to build operational leverage, flexibility, and sustainability. Participants will learn: • What scalability means related to growth and operational capacity • Best practices for evaluating new business models and revenue streams that are responsive to changing market needs • Considerations for new and improved processes and technology • Insights on how to reorganize one’s business support model, including employees, suppliers, consultants, mentors, accountability partners, etc. • How to best integrate risk management and continuous improvement strategies to […]