Deadline to Register for 2021 STRIVE Core Training Cohort 6

Urban League’s STRIVE CORE Training is an attitudinal and workplace readiness course designed to change an individual’s attitude towards authority, culture, and peers, enabling them to succeed in further skills training or education programs as well as the workplace. The training is conducted in a work-simulated fashion over a four-week period, Monday to Friday from […]

Orleans Parish City Council Forum: At-Large 1 & 2, District B Forum

The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting 2021 Voter Empowerment Forums on local races for the October election. Register for our Candidate Forum for the At-large and District B race. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M7LIzAFrSXuKJCThOqJvdQ  

Orleans Parish City Council Forum: District C & E Forum

The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting 2021 Voter Empowerment Forums on local races for the October election. Register for our Candidate Forum for the District C & E race. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V7wiAjf5QiyBEaqWxASBVg

Orleans Parish City Council Forum: District D Forum

The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting 2021 Voter Empowerment Forums on local races for the October election. Register for our Candidate Forum for the District D race. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IGGDlOQTTkqIprFeX0E55w  

COVID-19 Perspectives: Session 1 – Respond, Rethink, Reimagine

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted small businesses. Many businesses have had to close or limit operations, lost revenue, and terminate or furlough employees. While these are challenging times, small businesses have an opportunity to deliberately pivot their business to meet the needs of a changing world. What You Will Learn: • […]

Construction Law Academy: Session 1- Understanding and Negotiating Contract Terms

During this session, participants will learn some of the most common pitfalls in contract management and obtain guidance on how to avoid them through due diligence, preparation, and effective communications. Topics discussed include: Change Orders, Abandonment, Warranties, Termination, Unenforceable, etc. Session Presenter: Denise C. Puente - Partner at Simon, Peragine, Smith, & Redfearn, L.L.P. There […]

Construction Law Academy: Session 2 – Increasing Capacity through Partnering Agreements

During this session, attendees will gain insights into the dynamics of partnering agreements, as well as the specific types of partnering agreements, which include joint ventures and mentor-protégé relationships. Attendees will walk away with new perspectives on risk mitigation, including the key elements of a partnering contract that must be considered. Session Presenter: Daya Naef, […]

Construction Law Academy: Session 3 – What Contractors Need to Know about Employment Law

It is vitally important that entrepreneurs in construction become aware of and comply with employment laws that are relevant to the industry. During this session, hear from an experienced employment law attorney about updates to employment law and how your business may be impacted. This session will also help to dispel the many employment law […]

COVID-19 Perspectives: Session 2 – Reposition, Restructure, Recalibrate

Pivoting one's business to meet the changing needs of the market can require an operational overhaul. During this session, participants will learn: 1) how to reorganize one’s business support model, including employees, suppliers, consultants, mentors, accountability partners, and others, with risk management in mind, and 2) how to assess and pivot the business’ structure, operations, […]

COVID-19 Perspectives: Session 3 – Reorganize, Retool, Recharge

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted small businesses. Many businesses have had to close or limit operations, lost revenue, and terminate or furlough employees. While these are challenging times, small businesses have an opportunity to deliberately pivot their business to meet the needs of a changing world. What You Will Learn: • […]

LADOTD: Leveraging Small Business Certifications for Contractors

There are a number of business certifications that can assist small businesses with gaining access to public and private contracting opportunities. Understanding which certifications are right for your construction firm is essential to leveraging these resources to support your business growth and capacity-building. During this session, contractors will learn about the various business certifications that […]