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  • 2022 Empowerment and Policy Conference

    Registration is now open for the 2022 Empowerment and Policy Conference! The conference is virtual and FREE to attend, but space will be limited. Join us on March 16 & 17 as we explore this year's theme: Equitable Sustainability: Building Louisiana's Infrastructure Beyond Roads and Bridges. The annual Empowerment and Policy Conference is a statewide convening designed to examine systems, influence policy decisions and enact changes that will positively impact the African American and other communities. Register here. For more information, visit urbanleaguela.org/polcon2022

  • 2021-22 Women in Business Challenge

    The Urban League of Louisiana is proud to host its 2021-22 Women in Business Challenge: Scale Up! on Monday, March 21, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm CST, sponsored by Fidelity Bank, Chevron, and AARP Louisiana. This year's event is being held virtually during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), March 21-25, 2022. NOEW the premier event celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation in all its forms across the great city of New Orleans. This annual pitch event is designed to prepare women-owned businesses with the education, tools, and resources needed to scale their businesses towards profitability and sustainability. The event will showcase the business potential of several of ULLA’s women-owned business clients to bankers, equity investors, and other potential resources. This year’s event will feature four finalists who will pitch their plans to grow and scale their businesses for a chance to win $10,000 in funding. Congratulations to the finalists! Sierra Dee, SugarLove Bakery Twila McGee, NOLAs Finest Pets Sherilyn Hayward, Leroy’s Lipsmack’n Lemonade AnaMaria Bech, Viva NOLA Magazine Register today to join us for this special event!

  • LADOTD: Opportunity and Preparation: Developing a Business Development Plan for Your Construction Business

    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! All current and aspiring DBE contractors are welcome to attend. There is no cost to participate, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat! There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/579163772703446799 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […]

  • Early Giving for GiveNOLA Day

    The 2022 GiveNOLA Day will take place Tuesday, May 3 from midnight to midnight. But you can give as early as April 19-May 2! Your donation on GiveNOLA Day will help us continue to be a leading organization in the fight against the challenges of the pandemic as well as assisting African Americans and other communities seeking equity to secure economic self-reliance, parity, and civil rights. Click here to make an early donation now!

  • LADOTD: Crew Management: Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining an All Star Team

    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! There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4223380713757747725 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • Second Chance Virtual Career & Resource Expo

    The Office of Workforce Development is hosting a Second Chance Virtual Career & Resource Expo for justice-involved/returning citizens. The expo will help assist qualified and professional candidates who are returning citizens seeking employment. Register at https://urbanleaguela.org/virtual-job/

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    GiveNOLA Day 2022

    The 2022 GiveNOLA Day will take place Tuesday, May 3 from midnight to midnight. Your donation on GiveNOLA Day will help us continue to be a leading organization in the fight against the challenges of the pandemic as well as assisting African Americans and other communities seeking equity to secure economic self-reliance, parity, and civil rights. Mark your calendars for May 3 and we hope you can help us make a difference! If you would like to donate earlier, you can send in your donation starting Tuesday, April 19 and your donation will be processed on May 3. Click here to bookmark our GiveNOLA Day site and donate on May 3

  • LADOTD: Understanding Contracting Requirements for LADOTD Projects

    Contractors doing business with the LADOTD must ensure compliance to the awarded construction contract. In addition, it also important to be aware of and understand the Construction Contract Administration Manual (CCA). The CCA Manual provides guidelines, regulations, references to standard specifications, Department Policies and Procedures, and other supporting documents that contractors should know in the bid and performance stages of the contracting process. During this session, participants will learn about the most common components of a construction contract, highlights of the CCA Manual, and a review of the following documents: CS-6AAA commitment documentation, DBE/SBE supplier’s agreement, DBE/SBE trucker’s agreement, OMF-1a & OMF-2a forms, and the CP-1A. 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 on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/620643948715364621 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • QuickBooks Online – Session 1: Foundations – Get Started and Set Up the Right Way

    As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. Now is the time to get the education and support that you need to set up your accounting system and processes the right way. Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation for this special 3-part series to learn the foundations for setting up QuickBooks online, managing everyday transactions and financial reports, and the key concepts and tasks that you must know for ongoing maintenance. This series is sponsored by Wells Fargo – Open for Business. Sessions will take place on Tuesdays, June 14, 21, and 28, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Registration is required for each session. Session 1: Foundations – Get Started and Setup the Right Way Get started with QuickBooks Online and receive guidance on the setup process. Learn how to add your business information, which accounting method to use, how to setup and pull data in from your bank, and so much more! This is a foundational course that will help you to establish a solid baseline for your accounting system. There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered on […]

  • Preparing to Access Disaster Assistance with the SBA and FEMA

    Join the Urban League of Louisiana, the SBA Louisiana District Office and FEMA, on Tuesday, June 21st, 10:00am-12:00pm to learn what it takes to successfully apply for disaster assistance should the need arise. Hurricane season is here! The SBA offers disaster assistance in the form of low interest loans to businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters located in regions affected by declared disasters. SBA also provides eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations with working capital to help overcome the economic injury of a declared disaster. Join this session to learn more about applying for disaster assistance in the event of an emergency. Speakers include: Jo Ann Lawrence - Deputy District Director, Louisiana District Office, U.S. Small Business Administrator Local Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8721012194045974541. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • QuickBooks Online – Session 2: Everyday Transactions and Financial Reports

    As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. Now is the time to get the education and support that you need to set up your accounting system and processes the right way. Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation for this special 3-part series to learn the foundations for setting up QuickBooks online, managing everyday transactions and financial reports, and the key concepts and tasks that you must know for ongoing maintenance. This series is sponsored by Wells Fargo – Open for Business. Please join us for the second session of QuickBooks Online, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Registration is required for each session. Session 2: Everyday Transactions and Financial Reports Learn how to process transactions in QuickBooks Online to better understand your sales/expenses, and manage your cash flow. Participants will learn how to customize invoices, create sales receipts, receive and pay money. For those that sell products, learn how to use QBO to track inventory and sales taxes. There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2201562450752854797. After registering, […]