Urban League of Louisiana

2021 Women’s Empowerment Convening
2021-11-19 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
In celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center invites you to attend its inaugural Women’s Empowerment Convening – Resilient Through it All on Friday, November 19, 10:00a-12:30pm, sponsored by AARP Louisiana.

During this virtual convening, aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs will hear from other female entrepreneurs who who have come from humble beginnings, remained resilient, and continue to grow and scale successful ventures. To make this event an interactive celebration, we are encouraging our panelists and attendees to wear shades of brownand/orpink.Brown is the official color for resilience and pink is the feminine touch.

The event will feature Urban League client, Maryam Henderson-Uloho. Maryam is the Founder & Director of SisterHearts Thrifty Collectibles and Decarceration Facility. Mrs. Uloho is a graduate of the ULLA Scale Up! Louisiana program and is the winner of the 2020 Women In Business Challenge. Other panelists include:

Courtney McWilliams, MaryMac’s Doggie Retreat
Fallon Evans, Skye’s Janitorial LLC
Courtney Elzey, MCDS, LLC
Kelsey Conner, Cake Face Soaping
Andrea Julien, Drea’ Designs, LLC
Sherilyn Hayward, Leroy’s LipSmack’n Lemonade
Dorothy Nairne, Delta Builds Enterprises
Krystal Allen, K. Allen Consulting
Christina Melancon, Ivy Vitality, LLC
Megan Kelly, Silk Me Kids

During the panel, learn about the entrepreneurial journeys of these dynamic women entrepreneurs. Panel questions can be submitted during registration or during the event.In addition, participants will gain tips on how to continue the 5 C’s of resilience for your business and personal life: Commitment, Confidence, Compassion, Centering, and Community.

The event will also feature remarks from Corinne Hodges, President & CEO of the Association of Women’s Business Centers(AWBC). AWBC is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1998. The AWBC works to secure economic justice and entrepreneurial opportunities for women by supporting and sustaining the national network of over 100 Women’s Business Centers (WBCs).

Join us on November 19th at 10:00am! There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. For questions, please contact Lori Jackson, Director, Women’s Business Resource Center at wbrc@urbanleaguela.org.

Register at https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/1603132352749101058

Advanced Marketing for Entrepreneurs (4 part series)
2022-01-27 12:30 - 2022-02-05 14:30
Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center for this informative series to learn best practices in marketing and branding for your small business!
This series will provide in-depth guidance for developing your brand strategy, leveraging digital marketing for maximum customer reach, understanding the customer buying process, and improving sales through customer service!
This 4-part series will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 25, 27, and February 1, 3, 12:30p-2:30pm. In order to participate in this series, all attendees must be or become certified in Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program (SEBD). For more information about the SEBD Program, please visit www.opportunitylouisiana.com/sebd. To apply, please click here.
Session 1: Brand Power!: Start with Your Why
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1528077491181892112
Session 2: Developing Your Digital Marketing Strategy
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7435084964152821005
Session 3: The Customer is King – Leveraging Your Customer Buying Process to Increase Sales
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7075021294335338767
Session 4: The Butterfly Effect: How to Increase Sales and Retain Customers by Improving Customer Service
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1734894528855233552

QuickBooks Online Training for Beginners
2022-02-15 17:30 - 2022-02-17 19:30
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 Women’s Business Resource Center for this special 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. The 3-part series will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, February 15, 16, and 17, 5:30pm-7:30pm.

*Required SEBD Certification
In order to participate in this series, all attendees must be or become certified in Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program (SEBD). For more information about the SEBD Program, please visit www.opportunitylouisiana.com/sebd. To apply, please click here

Session 1: Foundations – Get Started and Setup the Right Way | 2/15
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9054540248050467344

Session 2: Everyday Transactions and Financial Reports | 2/16
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1151307842201370384

Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Concepts & Maintenance Tasks | 2/17
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1508604041251898892

2021-22 Women in Business Challenge
2022-03-21 14:00 - 16:30
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!
