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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, 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. During 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.). This session will also include an overview of the LAUCP DBE Certification including eligibility requirements and the application process. All existing and aspiring DBE contractors are encouraged to attend. There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered on GoToWebinar […]

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. Business 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. Business 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. During 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! 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 session, however, registration is required. Register today […]

Please register for "LADOTD: Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining an All Star Team" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6726156151453439504 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 2022 is expected to yield an increase in public and private construction projects across the U.S. This is great for the industry, however, this also means that small business contractors must be prepared for the competitive landscape that is sure to impact how you recruit, hire, and train a best-in-class crew. It is critical that owners have a strategic plan to efficiently manage and retain your field crew. This is essential to staying on budget and on schedule, and can lead to increased profitability. During this session, construction managers and owners will learn how to build a foundation for a successful field crew which requires processes, discipline and the proper resources. This session will dive into best practices for recruiting, hiring, developing, managing, and retaining an all-star team! 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 session, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! All existing and aspiring DBE […]

The Urban League of Louisiana is pleased to host its 2022 Veterans Small Business Resources Summit in celebration of veterans entrepreneurship, and as an extension of National Veterans Small Business Week (October 31 – November 4). During this event, we will shine a light on veteran’s entrepreneurship across the state of Louisiana by sharing the many resources that are available to veteran and their spouses to start and grow their businesses. This year’s event is sponsored by AARP and Chevron, and hosted in collaboration with the SBA LA District Office, the Veterans Business Outreach Center – Mississippi State University, and Louisiana Economic Development. This year’s event will take place on Friday, November 4, 10:00am-12:00pm, and will be hosted online. Veterans and the general public are welcome to attend. Register today to reserve your spot! Confirmed Speakers to Date: Judy Reese Morse, President & CEO, Urban League of Louisiana Felicia Brown, Senior Advisor | Small Business/Entrepreneurship & Financial Resilience David Feldman, Supply Chain Advisor, Supplier Diversity, Chevron Michael Ricks, District Director, Louisiana District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration Jo Ann Lawrence, Deputy District Director, Louisiana District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration Mark Scott, Director, Veterans Business Outreach Center, Mississippi State University […]

Please register for "LADOTD: Developing an Effective Capabilities Statement" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1277469105404855052 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 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. But, with a sea of contenders, these elements need to be even more clearly and effectively conveyed than ever before. 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, accreditations, financial health, and experience will create value for their projects. Writing a capability statement is not easy. However, it is worth the time and effort, and will produce positive outcomes if done right. During this interactive workshop, participants will learn the key components of a capabilities statement and will be given guidance on crafting these elements […]

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. But, with a sea of contenders, these elements need to be even more clearly and effectively conveyed than ever before. 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, accreditations, financial health, and experience will create value for their projects. Writing a capability statement is not easy. However, it is worth the time and effort, and will produce positive outcomes if done right. During this interactive workshop, participants will learn the key components of a capabilities statement and will be given guidance on crafting these elements to fit their business model and offerings. This session will also include an overview of the LAUCP DBE Certification including eligibility requirements and the application process. All […]