Urban League of Louisiana

Resilient Restart EBR Info Session
2021-06-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | LA
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the City of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish recognize the challenges that local businesses are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet the short-term financial needs of microenterprises and small businesses, the Resilient Restart EBR: Small Business Micro-grants Program offers one-time, micro-grants of $2,500 to eligible entities that have been impacted by COVID-19. Recipients may use these funds for rent, utilities, inventory, accounts payable, fixed costs, employee wages and benefits.

To learn more about Resilient Restart EBR, please join us for a special webinar session, during which potential applicants will learn more about the program’s eligibility requirements and the application process. If you have questions about the required documentation, we encourage you to join. Register today! Additional sessions will be held, as well.
This program is activated by the CARES Act through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant Program with additional funding from Investar Bank, GMFS LLC, Postelthwaite & Netterville, and ExxonMobil. This program is being administered by the Urban League of Louisiana.

For more information about the Resilient Restart EBR program, including eligibility requirements and required documents, please visit https://urbanleaguela.org/restartebr/.

Register for 2021 STRIVE Core Training Cohort 4
2021-06-01 09:00 - 2021-06-11 16:00 | LA
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 9 a.m. to 4 p. m. Upon successful completion and contingent upon the availability of funding, individuals are connected to Urban League’s Career Pathways Program to further equip them for success with in-demand industry-based skills training that will lead to an industry recognized credential.
Register at https://urbanleaguela.org/strive-core-training/

Regions Bank Financial Wellness, Session 2: Wise Use of Credit + Your Credit Report
2021-05-27 10:00 - 11:30 | LA
Using credit may be inevitable in this day and age, but how many of us use it to our greatest advantage? It is possible to use credit wisely in order to maintain a good credit score, but often it’s the being wise with credit decision making that trips us up. Learn how to use your credit wisely by knowing what it is, why it is important, and gaining an extensive knowledge of credit terms, types of loans, and details that can affect the overall health of your credit report.
During this session, participants will learn tips for establishing and maintaining healthy credit. This session will also provide insight into what is included on a credit report, how to obtain and what identifying information may be found in one. This workshop will answer these big questions:

– Why is credit so important?
– What are the basic credit terms and types of loans?
– What is a credit report and how is it used?
– How does your credit report affect your finances?
– How can you maintain or improve your credit score?
– What are some helpful tips to help you avoid credit repair scams?
During this session, a Regions associate will walk small businesses through the answers to these questions and provide guidance to get you on the road to financial wellbeing. This webinar is a part of the Regions Next Step Seminar Series.
There is no cost to attend; however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7174851446233764107

LADOTD: Government Contracting 101 + DBE Certification
2021-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | LA
Please register for “LADOTD: Government Contracting 101 + DBE Certification” by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3358646696740385292. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
For small, woman-owned, minority, and disadvantaged businesses seeking government contracts and understanding the basics of how local, state and federal agencies procure products and services are critical. Understanding the bidding, award, performance, and contract management processes that support government procurement activities can be a game-changer and time-saver for your business.
During this session, small business owners will obtain key information on the procurement processes of local, state, and federal government agencies and insights on how to best position the business for successful bids and subsequent awards.
There is no cost to attend this informational webinar, however, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3358646696740385292. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

LADOTD: Leveraging Small Business Certs for Contractors + DBE Certification
2021-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | LA
Please register for “LADOTD: Leveraging Small Business Certifications for Contractors + DBE Certification” by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/117593182399458827. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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 are available and gain valuable insights on how they can best be leveraged. Certifications covered include SEBD, WBE, MBE, DBE, LA UCP, SLDBE, WSOB, EDWSOB, VSOB, SDVSOB, SBA 8(a) Program, HubZone, and Hudson Initiative.
There is no cost to attend this informational webinar, however, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/117593182399458827. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

LA CEAL Covid-19 Vaccine Awareness Webinar
2021-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 | LA
Join Urban League of Louisiana Young Professionals, Guild, and ULEAD Alumni as we learn more about the state of Covid-19. The Louisiana Community Engagement Alliance Against Covid-19 Disparities (LA-CEAL) will answer all questions many have about the vaccine and other Covid inquiries.

Register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hq1QcxNXQOimbns0CL0t-g

Grow with Google, Session 5: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics
2021-05-21 11:00 - 12:30 | LA
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.

Course Facilitator:
A native of Baton Rouge, Orhan Mc Millan has been in the web development and graphic design industry for over 19 years. He is founder and managing partner of DezinsINTERACTIVE. He and his team provide award winning branding, web and marketing services to start-ups, established businesses, associations and non-profits.

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://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3842466997228375312

Best Practices in Financial Management & Tax Planning Basics
2021-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | LA
Please register for “Accounting and Financial Management, Session 3: Best Practices in Financial Management and Tax Planning Basics” by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9141126781794930191. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
During this session, attendees will take a deeper dive into the concept of financial management as critical component of launching and growing their small businesses. Specifically, most entrepreneurs find it difficult to appropriately budget, separate personal from business accounts, properly manage debt, and operate a lean operation.
Attendees will also learn best practices for effectively managing finances to ensure the financial viability, profitably, and sustainability of their business. Topics include:
– Budgeting Basics
– How Not to Comingle Personal and Business Transactions
– Developing a Debt Management Plan
– Lean Operating Concepts
This series will close with a discussion on best practices for identifying financial accounting software and the right accounting/bookkeeping service provider.
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/9141126781794930191. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

In order to attend, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements.
To become a Certified SEBD, click here. If you should have any questions, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.

Strategic Planning & Financial Statements Analysis
2021-05-19 10:00 - 12:00 | LA
Please register for “Accounting and Financial Management, Session 2: Strategic Planning and Financial Statements Analysis” by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7729548465288547087. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Once entrepreneurs understand the basic accounting principles and financial statements, it is important to understand your financial position in the context of your business plan, including short and long term goals. During this session, attendees will learn how to incorporate their current financial position and goals into their strategic planning process.
Attendees will also learn best practices for effectively managing finances to ensure the financial viability, profitably, and sustainability of their business. Topics include:
– Budgeting Basics
– How Not to Comingle Personal and Business Transactions
– Developing a Debt Management Plan
– Lean Operating Concepts
This series will close with a discussion on best practices for identifying financial accounting software and the right accounting/bookkeeping service provider.
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/7729548465288547087. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

In order to attend, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements.
To become a Certified SEBD, click here. If you should have any questions, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.

Accounting Basics for Entrepreneurs
2021-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | LA
Please register for “Accounting and Financial Management, Session 1: Accounting Basics” by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8883306698244066063. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Session I: Accounting Basics
When you start a new business, accounting may be one of the topics that causes you anxiety and confusion. However, understanding the principals of accounting and effectively understanding and managing your finances is essential to profitable and sustainable business. During this session, entrepreneurs will be introduced to basic accounting principles, accounting concepts, and accounting terminology.
Some of the basic accounting terms that you will learn include revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. You will become familiar with accounting debits and credits and how to record transactions. You will also learn the 3 essential financial statements and how they depict the financial health of your business at given points in time.
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/8883306698244066063. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

In order to attend, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements.
To become a Certified SEBD, click here. If you should have any questions, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.

May Mask Giveaway
2021-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Urban League of Louisiana HQ, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States
The Urban League of Louisiana is helping the community mask up to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and follow the Governor’s mandate. Drive by for free face masks at our office headquarters.

Grow with Google, Session 4: Make Your Website Work for You
2021-05-07 11:00 - 12:30 | LA
In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help.
Course Facilitator: A native of Baton Rouge, Orhan Mc Millan has been in the web development and graphic design industry for over 19 years. He is founder and managing partner of DezinsINTERACTIVE. He and his team provide award winning branding, web and marketing services to start-ups, established businesses, associations and non-profits.
There is no cost attend; however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat!

GiveNOLA Day 2021
2021-05-04 | LA
The 2021 GiveNOLA Day will take place Tuesday, May 4 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 4 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 20 and your donation will be processed on May 4.

Click here to bookmark our GiveNOLA Day site and donate on May 4

Second Chance Virtual Career & Resource Expo: Hour of Power
2021-04-28 11:00 - 12:00 | LA
Join local thought leaders for a candid discussion about expungements, as well as receive important COVID-19 facts and information from LA-CEAL to protect you and your family.
Featured Speakers
Patrick Young – Director, Mayor’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Sarah Whittington – Staff Attorney, Justice and Accountability Center
Calvin Pep – Director, Cure Violence NOLA
Daniel Sarpong, PhD – Director, Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education, Professor, Xavier University
This session is hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana’s Office of Workforce Development
To join, please visit: https://urbanleaguela-org.zoom.us/j/99158372512?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Second Chance Virtual Career & Resource Expo
2021-04-28 10:00 - 14:00 | LA
The Office of Workforce Development, in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, the Louisiana Workforce Commission, and Oxfam, is hosting a Second Chance Virtual Virtual Career & Resource Expo for justice-involved/returning citizens. The expo will help assist qualified and professional candidates who are returning citizens seeking employment.

The Urban League of Louisiana will also host an Hour of Power during the career & resource expo which will answer questions regarding expungements and focus on the following:

Real-time information on the current job market
Current Hiring Needs
Application and Hiring Processes
Interview Tips
Networking Opportunities

Register at https://urbanleaguela.org/virtual-job/

To join the Second Chance Hour of Power for Justice-Involved Job Seekers, please visit:
https://urbanleaguela-org.zoom.us/j/99158372512?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

LADOTD: Government Contracting 101 + DBE Certification
2021-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | LA
For small, woman-owned, minority, and disadvantaged businesses seeking government contracts and understanding the basics of how local, state and federal agencies procure products and services are critical. Understanding the bidding, award, performance, and contract management processes that support government procurement activities can be a game-changer and time-saver for your business.
During this session, small business owners will obtain key information on the procurement processes of local, state, and federal government agencies and insights on how to best position the business for successful bids and subsequent awards.
There is no cost to attend this informational webinar, however, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3358646696740385292. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

April Mask Giveaway
2021-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | LA

April Election Day
2021-04-24 07:00 - 20:00 | LA
Saturday, April 24 is the day to vote for the Open Municipal/Congressional Primary election. Polling locations are open from 7am – 8pm.

Grow with Google, Session 3: Learn the Basics of Google Ads
2021-04-23 11:00 - 12:30 | LA
In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads.
In this session, we’ll talk about: • How to create an account and set up an ad campaign • How to write great ads, refine keywords, and include ad extensions • How to measure success
Course Facilitator: Malaika Moran is the Owner and Lead Strategist for SOCIALSTEP Consulting. SOCIALSTEP provides marketing strategy and business development services for small- to mid-sized businesses, non-profits, and government agencies. Other services include: strategic planning, digital marketing, event logistics, class facilitation and public speaking. Malaika is also an Urban League of Louisiana Contract Business Advisor and Course Facilitator.
There is no cost attend; however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat!

Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Series)
2021-04-13 17:30 - 2021-05-11 20:30 | LA
Please note that this is a multiple-day online training series via GoToTraining and cannot be split.

Get the Help You Need to Start Your Business the Right Way!
Have you recently started your own business and realized that you need help? Are you unsure if you have explored all of the tools and resources needed to ensure your success? Would you like more in-depth assistance with your business planning? If so, Start Up! Louisiana is for you!
Start Up! Louisiana is a 9-session, online entrepreneurial training program that teaches new entrepreneurs how to launch their business ventures the right way. This series provides best practices for how to build a solid business foundation that ensures success.
Topics covered focus on developing your entrepreneurial mindset, starting lean, understanding business financials, and how to effectively market to your target customer. Participants also receive individual business counseling and access to other support services and resources needed to successfully launch and grow!
Ready to get started? Classes will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 13 – May 11, 5:30-8:30pm. There is no cost to attend this series. All classes will be held online via GoToTraining.
Schedule- Tuesday, April 13 | Session 1: Becoming an Entrepreneur
Thursday, April 15 | Session 2: The Lean Start-up Model
Tuesday, April 20 | Session 3: Understanding Business Financials
Thursday, April 22 | Session 4: The Customer Decision Journey
Tuesday, April 27 | Session 5: Marketing Your Business
Thursday, April 29 | Session 6: Exceptional Customer Service
Tuesday, May 4 | Session 7: Forecasting 101
Thursday, May 6 | Session 8: Preparing to Access Capital
Tuesday, May 11 | Session 9: Start Up! Louisiana Plan of Action

In order to attend this series, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements.
Register for the series at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/start-up-louisiana-9-session-series-tickets-146975859753
To become a Certified SEBD, click here. If you should have any questions, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.

April Election Early Voting
2021-04-10 08:30 - 2021-04-17 18:00 | LA
Early voting for the Open Municipal/Congressional Primary is April 10 until April 17, except for Sunday, April 11. Early voting is 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Grow with Google, Session 2: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
2021-04-09 11:00 - 12:30 | LA
Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use.
In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish. In this session, we’ll show you how to: • Create or claim your Business Profile on Google • Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps • Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers
Course Facilitator: A native of Baton Rouge, Orhan Mc Millan has been in the web development and graphic design industry for over 19 years. He is founder and managing partner of DezinsINTERACTIVE. He and his team provide award winning branding, web and marketing services to start-ups, established businesses, associations and non-profits.
There is no cost attend; however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat!

Get Access to UPS Shipping and Insurance Plans for Your Small Business
2021-03-31 15:00 - 16:00 | LA
The National Urban League and the Urban League of Louisiana are collaborating with UPS to offer a special promotion to support local businesses with saving time and money with access to shipping discounts and credits, and other special services. UPS is committed to putting the power of logistics to work for entrepreneurs every day by providing speed, outstanding reliability, and technology tools so that you can focus on your business – not your shipping.
If you have spent hours on the phone filing a shipping claim, spent weeks waiting for a resolution or response, or suffered a bad customer review because of a shipment “gone wrong,” UPS Capital would like to help.
UPS Capital offers a suite of customizable insurance solutions designed specifically for small businesses like you. The right shipping insurance can save you time, frustration and money. What makes it right? It needs to be customized to fit your specific needs and be optimized for how and when you ship.
In addition, UPS Capital insurance coverage is a great tool to fight against lost time and money, while protecting your company’s hard-earned reputation against bad online reviews. UPS Capital insurance policies offer:
– Ultimate flexibility on what to insure based on amount, product or location
– Quickly processed claims with most claims paid in 4 days or less
– Comprehensive, affordable and reliable coverage that eases shipping anxiety – we pay 99% of claims
– Help enhancing the post-purchase experience in the wake of a loss
Navigating shipping losses, saving time, saving money, and improving your customer experience is easier than you think. Join us to learn more from UPS representatives about the Urban League shipping promotion and insurance offerings, as well as the new UPS Capital app for Shopify users.
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/4113706620350457357. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Regions Bank Financial Wellness, Session 1: Smart Money Habits + The Importance of Saving
2021-03-31 10:00 - 11:30 | LA
Managing your money can be an intimidating thought. Being financially responsible involves control, planning, and having a strategy in place to reach your financial goals. Learn how to establish reachable goals and develop new spending and saving habits that can help you increase your income and decrease spending. In addition, everyone knows you should be saving, but not everyone knows how to initiate and commit to a savings plan. Discover why it is important to save, and realize that you can make your money work for you.
This workshop will answer these big questions: – What are the steps for setting financial goals? – How can you track your daily spending habits? – Are there ways to increase your income and decrease your spending? – Why is it important to set a financial goal and save? – What can you do to help your money grow? – How can you create a savings plan?
During this session, a Regions associate will walk small businesses through the answers to these questions and provide guidance to get you on the road to financial well being. This webinar is a part of the Regions Next Step Seminar Series.
There is no cost to attend; however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat!
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1399526983075284751

Adjust Your Crown!
2021-03-30 18:00 - 19:30 | LA
Join us as we discuss the impact of the CROWN Act and hear from skin and hair experts.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adjust-your-crown-tickets-146481019673

Advanced Marketing for Entrepreneurs, S4: Increase Sales & Retain Customers
2021-03-25 12:30 - 14:30 | LA
Consumers have become increasingly dependent on social media platforms to identify new sources of products and services and to share information about their experiences with businesses that have patronized, good or bad. Now, more than ever, entrepreneurs must be very strategic and deliberate about offering quality products and services and delivering exceptional customer service at every single touchpoint, in-person and online.
During this session, entrepreneurs will learn essential strategies for improving customer service including:
– Developing a customer service strategy and plan of action
– Integrating customer service into the company culture
– How to train and engage employees in the customer service process
– Retaining clients and creating brand ambassadors
– Plus other special topics and considerations
Participants will also be guided through a process mapping exercise to identify opportunities for improvement within their customer engagement process. Learn how even the smallest of changes to your customer service process can have an exponential impact on your bottom line (the butterfly effect).
About the Facilitator: Brandon C. Armant
Brandon C. Armant has nearly twenty years of experience in public relations, media relations, marketing, crisis management, and journalism; and he serves as the CEO and President of BAMM | A Communications Company that he founded in 2012. Brandon has also served as a freelance Community News Columnist for Nola.com | The Times-Picayune, Louisiana’s leading source for print and online news and information; and he is the host of The Blueprint, a podcast and radio show that features professionals who are excelling and advancing within their respective industries.
There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4703812311599597583. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

In order to attend, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements.
To become a Certified SEBD, click here. If you should have any questions, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.

Advanced Marketing for Entrepreneurs, S3: Increasing Sales
2021-03-23 12:30 - 14:30 | LA
For entrepreneurs, the #1 goal in marketing is to reach consumers at the moments that most influence their purchasing decisions. For optimal influence, businesses can leverage the customer buying process – the journey your customer goes through before buying your product. Today, with explosion of product choices and digital channels, coupled with the emergence of an increasingly discerning, well-informed consumer, businesses must take a more sophisticated approach to navigating this environment to capture all touch points and key buying factors. During this session, entrepreneurs will learn the key components of the customer decision journey and how they can leverage this process to increase sales.
About the Facilitator: Brandon C. Armant
Brandon C. Armant has nearly twenty years of experience in public relations, media relations, marketing, crisis management, and journalism; and he serves as the CEO and President of BAMM | A Communications Company that he founded in 2012. Brandon has also served as a freelance Community News Columnist for Nola.com | The Times-Picayune, Louisiana’s leading source for print and online news and information; and he is the host of The Blueprint, a podcast and radio show that features professionals who are excelling and advancing within their respective industries.
There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3832217349633198864. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

In order to attend, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements.
To become a Certified SEBD, click here. If you should have any questions, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.

March Mask Giveaway
2021-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Urban League of Louisiana HQ, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States

March Election Day
2021-03-20 07:00 - 20:00 | LA
Saturday, March 20 is the day to vote for the Open Municipal/Congressional Primary election. Polling locations are open from 7am – 8pm.

Grow with Google, Session 1: Reach Customers Online with Google
2021-03-19 11:00 - 12:30 | LA
Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website’s visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google My Business, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and more.
In this workshop, we’ll discuss best practices for:
• Improving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results, on all devices
• Creating a free Google My Business listing
• Advertising your business on Google
There is no cost attend; however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat!
