Opportunities Outlook

The Urban League of Louisiana's Contractor's Resource Center will host “Opportunities Outlook 2022” for DBE Contractors on Friday, December 10, 2021, 9:00am-12:00pm, virtually via GoToWebinar. This annual event is held to support small and diverse contractors in preparing for the upcoming year by focusing attention on new opportunities for strategic growth and competitiveness. The event […]

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, […]

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 […]

LADOTD: Developing a Business Development Plan for Construction Business

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 […]

Construction Law: S3 – What Contractors Need to Know about Employment Law

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. […]

LADOTD: Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining an All Star Team

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 […]

2022 Veterans Small Business Resources Summit

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 […]

LADOTD: Developing an Effective Capabilities Statement

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 […]

LADOTD: Developing an Effective Capabilities Statement

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, […]

2023 Women in Construction Convening: Pathways to Profits

New Orleans Jaz Market 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA, United States

Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center for the 2023 Women In Construction Convening: Pathways to Profits: Leveraging Innovation for Recovery, Growth, and Sustainability. The event takes place on Thursday, April 27, 2023, 8:30am-4:00pm, at the New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA. We are excited to […]