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SUMMARY:Disaster Preparedness Series: Identify and Respond to Disaster-related Contracting Opportunities
DESCRIPTION: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 preparing for the 2022 hurricane season\, the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is hosting a 3-Part virtual series\, “Disaster Recovery & Preparedness Series”. \nDuring this series\, representatives from the SBA Louisiana District\, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security\, the Louisiana Department of Insurance\, the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance\, and many others will provide information on how to protect your business and gain access to the resources that you may need when recovering from a hurricane. This series is a part of the Urban League of Louisiana’s SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program in collaboration with the National Urban League. \nJoin the Urban League of Louisiana on Thursday\, August 4th\, 1:00pm-3:00pm\, for “Session 3: How to Identify and Respond to Disaster-related Contracting Opportunities”. During this session\, participants will learn how to identify industry-specific disaster contracts\, SBA disaster contracts\, DOTD disaster contracts\, and state procurement contracts. Attendees will also gain insights on how to best pivot your business to respond to disaster contracts. Please come with your questions as time as been allocated for Q&A. \nGuest Speakers include:\n· Jo Ann Lawrence\, Deputy Director\, Louisiana District Office\, U.S. Small Business Administration\n· Paula Roddy\, DOTD Program Director\, Compliance Program Section\, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development\n· Christina Dayries\, Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness\n· Moderator: Frank Johnson\, Senior Business Advisor\, Contractor Specialist\, ULLA
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/disaster-preparedness-series-august-4/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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SUMMARY:2022 Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Urban League of Louisiana 2022 Annual Gala: Impacting Change For Good on SATURDAY\, AUGUST 6\, 2022 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Benefactors Reception begins at 6:00 p.m. and the Gala starts at 7:00 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Gina Brown & Anutha Level and the Royal Essence Band. Honorees include Gail Etienne\, Tessie Prevost\, and Leona Tate\, Rise St. James\, the Baton Rouge NAACP\, and The Power Coalition for Equity and Justice.\n\n\n\nTo RSVP: click here
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2022-annual-gala/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:ULLA General
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SUMMARY:SBA: Business\, Procurement\, and Funding Matters Roundtable
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe event will take place on Tuesday\, August 9th\, 11:30am-1:30pm\, at The Building\, 1427 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.\, New Orleans\, LA 70113. \nThe session will include information on the many SBA and partner programs and resources that are available to our small business community. Please bring your questions\, concerns\, and feedback for this important discussion. We want to hear from you! \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nTed James\, Regional Administration\, Small Business Administration Region VI\nJo Ann Lawrence\, Deputy District Director\, Louisiana District Office\, Small Business Administration\n\nSupporting Organizations: \n\nUrban League of Louisiana Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation\nNew Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce\nLouisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation\nLouisiana Small Business Development Center\, Bayou Region\nHispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana\n\nThere is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/sba-business-procurement-and-funding-matters-roundtable/
LOCATION:The Building\, 1427 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70113
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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SUMMARY:Marketing in a Digital World
DESCRIPTION: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 World — for insights into\nhow you can help increase brand awareness and build your community —\nboth in-person and online.\n\nPlease join the National Urban League on Thursday\, August 25th\, 5:00-6:30pm CST\, for this 90-minute guided digital session and learn how to:\n\n\nPosition your business so it stands out in a saturated marketplace\nIntegrate effective strategies for targeting your core audience\nMaximize your digital reach across your website\, mobile apps\, social media\, and more\nPlan\, measure\, and optimize the impact of your digital marketing\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend; however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat!
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/marketing-in-a-digital-world/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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