Urban League of Louisiana

Creating a Business Development Plan for Your Business
2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | LA
Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Wednesday, March 4, 10:00am-11:30am, for “Opportunity and Preparation: Creating a Business Development Plan for Your Business.” This virtual session is hosted in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services program.
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 be facilitated by Courtney Elzey, Principal, MCDS, LLC. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.
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Utilizing Bid Platforms to Identify Contracting Opportunities
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:30
Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Wednesday, April 8, 10:00am-11:30am, for “Utilizing Bid Platforms to Identify Contracting Opportunities”. This virtual session is a part of a series of monthly workshops hosted in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services program.
This session will equip construction professionals, subcontractors, and small contractor business owners with the skills needed to effectively navigate and leverage online construction bid platforms. Attendees will learn how to identify and evaluate contracting opportunities, as well as , how to strategically position their firm for competitive bidding. By the end of this course, participants will be able to confidently use platforms to discover high-potential projects to bid and expand their contracting pipeline.
This session will be facilitated by Frank Johnson, Director, Contractor’s Resource Center, Urban League of Louisiana.
There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.
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Multi-Industry Apprenticeship Career & Resource Expo
2026-05-29 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for the Multi-Industry Apprenticeship Career & Resource Expo, presented in partnership with Louisiana Works in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2026. This dynamic event will connect attendees with employers, educators, and training providers to explore high-demand career pathways in various industries, and learn how to access the education and training needed to enter the workforce.
Dr. Murphy L. Hunt Family Life Center – 5340 Jewella Ave, Shreveport, LA 7110910:00am – 1:00pm
Energy Apprenticeship EXPO 2026

2026 Big Health Event
2026-08-15 10:00 - 15:00
The Urban League of Louisiana presents the Big Health Event along with presenting sponsor Ochsner Health taking place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Hall J) in New Orleans.
This event will promote health and wellness for adults and children to positively impact families in Louisiana.
Now in its fifth year, the Big Health Event has become one of the region’s most impactful free health & wellness experiences. The event brings together healthcare providers, community organizations, wellness experts, and residents from across Louisiana for a day dedicated to improving health outcomes, increasing access to resources, and empowering individuals and families to take charge of their well-being. Through health screenings, educational workshops, Movement and Fitness activities, healthy food demonstrations, community resources, and family-friendly activities, this is an event you don’t want to miss!
Register for free at https://TheBigHealthEvent2026.eventbrite.com
