Latest Past Events

The Big Health Event

Raising Cane's River Center 275 S River Rd LA, Baton Rouge

The Urban League of Louisiana presents the Big Health Event along with presenting sponsor Ochsner Health. This event will promote health and wellness for adults and children to positively impact families in Louisiana. This unique health and wellness experience will offer something for the entire family including: The MOVEMENT ZONE featuring aerobics, Zumba, yoga, and more! The KIDS ZONE featuring activities for children! COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS by local chefs! CANDID CONVERSATIONS featuring experts on topics including mental health, body positivity, medical issues, and more! HEALTH SCREENINGS for adults and children! CAREER AND SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES in healthcare! and much, much more! Register at https://thebighealtheventbatonrouge.eventbrite.com/

2023 Empowerment & Policy Conference

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans

RSVP and learn more at https://boundless.urbanleaguela.org/ The conference is FREE to attend, but space will be limited.

2023 Women in Construction Convening: Pathways to Profits

New Orleans Jaz Market 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans

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 offer this dynamic event in support of women in construction across Louisiana and invite your to join us! During the past three years, construction firms across Louisiana have been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, Hurricanes Ida and Laura, localized flooding and tornados, and the economic downturn. These events caused delays in projects, labor shortages, supply chain delays, increased material costs, and tightened insurance coverage. Today, many of these issues are still being felt across the region. For construction owners, the need for deliberate strategies for recovery, growth, and sustainability are imperative. During the 2023 Women in Construction Convening, participants will learn about innovative pathways to profitability that can change the trajectory of their business with a focus on risk management, technology enhancements, opportunities in sustainable buildings and green infrastructure, and much more! This day will be packed with insights and best practices from industry […]