Urban League of Louisiana

April Election Early Voting
2021-04-10 08:30 - 2021-04-17 18:00 (America/Chicago)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

March Election Day
2021-03-20 07:00 - 20:00
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
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!

Taxes 101: Where the Money Resides
2021-03-18 18:00 - 19:30
Learn the basics of adulting that many of us weren’t taught in school—how to file taxes as an individual and small business owner.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taxes-101-where-the-money-resides-tickets-144089949919

Advanced Marketing for Entrepreneurs, S2: Your Digital Marketing Strategy
2021-03-18 12:30 - 14:30
Digital marketing is the easiest solution for small businesses to become the talk of town. A digital marketing campaign can include SEO, email marketing, influencer marketing, mobile marketing (via text or media), PPC, video marketing, electronic billboards, affiliate marketing, in-app mobile advertisements and more. During this session, entrepreneurs will take a deep dive into the most up-to-date trends in digital marketing and how they change the competitive landscape and impact sales. In addition, participants will learn about the most effective strategies and tools that should be used to maximize your online presence and impact your bottom line.
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/6857901825458536716. 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, S1: Brand Power-Start with Your Why
2021-03-16 12:30 - 14:30
Branding is hard – for any business – in part because it is not as well understood as many businesses think. But for smaller businesses, it is even harder because it requires resources and skills you don’t normally have in-house. During this session, entrepreneurs will learn the fundamental truths about branding such as the difference between “branding” and “visual identity.” This workshop will also help to clarify some of the confusion and provide some direction on how to make your own business stronger inside and out with some specific steps on developing (or re-developing) your own approach to branding.
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/8753137714836949773. 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.

New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond Workshop
2021-03-15 18:00 - 19:30
STUDENTS will learn:

How to determine what is important to them when choosing a high school and
How to set themselves up for success starting in middle school.

For parents, the workshop will:

Facilitate comparing high schools and
Provide tips and information to prepare their student for a smooth transition.

Schools can request a virtual High School Guide workshop for their 7th and 8th grade students. Email the Parent Information Center at pic@urbanleaguela.org to schedule a workshop or contact us at 504-827-1245.

To review the High School Guide visit ullaresourceguides.com or go to urbanleaguela.org!
Register at https://www.xing-events.com/HSG_Workshop.html

March Election Early Voting
2021-03-06 - 2021-03-13
Early voting for the Open Municipal/Congressional Primary is March 6 until March 13, except for Sunday, March 7. Early voting is 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

QuickBooks Online, Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Tasks & Maintenance
2021-03-04 18:00 - 20:30
As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. The start of the New Year brings a new opportunity to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way. Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation 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. At the close of the series, participants attending all 3 sessions will receive 6 hours of customized, one-on-one QuickBooks Online training and maintenance support from a Financial Advisor.
During this session, participants will be guided through a deeper understanding of the reporting process in QuickBooks Online and how to set up your Chart of Accounts for optimal clarity into your business financials. Participants will learn how to run the three primary financial reports (income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows), how to read these reports, how to reconcile accounts, and how to create custom fields to track income/expenses. Attendees will also learn how to run other reports that are specific to your business that will help with optimizing operations.
This special session will be facilitated by Lori Jackson, Owner of MSC Financial Services. Lori is a Financial Educator and Coach who helps empower individuals through financial literacy to reach their fullest potential.
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/569700268405512207. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Increasing PPP Access to Small Businesses in Underserved Communities
2021-03-04 13:00 - 14:30
The Biden-Harris administration is announcing several reforms to increase access to the PPP to the nation’s smallest businesses and those that have been left behind in previous relief efforts. These efforts will extend much-needed resources to help small businesses survive, reopen, and rebuild. Recently announced updates include:
– Instituting a 14-day period during which only businesses with fewer than 20 employees can apply for relief through the Program.
– Helping sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals receive more financial support.
– Consistent with a bipartisan bill, eliminating an exclusionary restriction that prevents small business owners with prior non-fraud felony convictions from obtaining relief through the Paycheck Protection Program.
– Eliminating an exclusionary restriction that prevents small business owners who are delinquent on their federal student loans from obtaining relief through the Paycheck Protection Program.
– Ensuring access for non-citizen small business owners who are lawful U.S. residents by clarifying that they may use Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) to apply for relief.
Join the Urban League of Louisiana, Hope Credit Union, and the SBA Louisiana District Office on Thursday, March 4, from 1:00-2:30p CST for a special webinar to learn more about these enhancements to the Paycheck Protection Program, eligibility requirements, required documentation and how to apply! There will also be time for Q&A.
Presenters include:
– Kathy Saloy, Senior Vice President Community Economic Development Hope Enterprise Corporation
– Jo Ann Lawrence, Deputy Director, Louisiana District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
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/1071630625177884941. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Resilient Restart EBR Info Session
2021-03-04 09:30 - 11:30
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 on March 4th from 10:00-11:3ap CT for a special webinar session. During this session, 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. To register for this event, please click here. 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 Baton Rouge. This program is being administered by the Urban League of Louisiana.
There is no cost to attend this session; however, registration is required, so register today!

QuickBooks Online, Session 2: Everyday Transactions & Financial Reports
2021-03-03 18:00 - 20:30
As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. The start of the New Year brings a new opportunity to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way. Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation 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. At the close of the series, participants attending all 3 sessions will receive 6 hours of customized, one-on-one QuickBooks Online training and maintenance support from a Financial Advisor.
This program is sponsored by the United Way Worldwide and BET COVID-19 Relief Effort.
During this session, participants will learn how to process transactions QuickBooks Online. As a business owner, this is imperative in understanding your sales and expenses, and managing your cash flow. Participants will learn how to customize invoices, create sales receipts, receive and pay money. For those that sell products, this session will also cover how to use QuickBooks Online to track inventory and sales taxes.
This special session will be facilitated by Lori Jackson, Owner of MSC Financial Services. Lori is a Financial Educator and Coach who helps empower individuals through financial literacy to reach their fullest potential.
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/8358607654221775887. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

QuickBooks Online, Session 1: Set Up Your Account the Right Way
2021-03-02 18:00 - 20:30
As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. The start of the New Year brings a new opportunity to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way. Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation 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. At the close of the series, participants attending all 3 sessions will receive 6 hours of customized, one-on-one QuickBooks Online training and maintenance support from a Financial Advisor.
This program is sponsored by the United Way Worldwide and BET COVID-19 Relief Effort.
During this session, learn how to get started with QuickBooks Online and receive guidance on the entire setup process. Participants will learn how to 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 establish a solid baseline for your accounting system.
This special session will be facilitated by Lori Jackson, Owner of MSC Financial Services. Lori is a Financial Educator and Coach who helps empower individuals through financial literacy to reach their fullest potential.
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/5219807621153744399. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

February Mask Giveaway
2021-02-27 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.

The History of Black Entrepreneurship in NOLA
2021-02-26 11:00 - 12:00
In honor of Black History Month, GNO, Inc., in partnership with the Urban League of Louisiana and New Orleans Regional Black Chambers of Commerce, is hosting a webinar to discuss the dynamic history of black entrepreneurship in the Greater New Orleans region on Friday, Feb. 26 from 11am-12pm. The webinar will include a presentation from Jonn Hankins, President of the New Orleans Master Crafts Guild and former Executive Director of the New Orleans African American Museum, and Malik Bartholomew, historian and owner of Know NOLA Tours, LLC. It will culminate with a fireside chat with the family of Oliver Bush Sr., the first Black man to own a Texaco service station in Louisiana, open a credit union in the Ninth Ward, and manage a Louisiana life insurance company.

Register at https://gnoinc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_83zXjfz1RpmLxSABv6lrwQ

Virtual Empowerment and Policy Conference
2021-02-26 - 2021-02-27
Mark your calendar for the Annual Empowerment & Policy Conference, Friday, February 26th and Saturday, February 27th, 2021! Stay tuned for more details!

Construction Law Academy, Session 3: Partnering Agreements
2021-02-25 17:30 - 19:30
Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Contractor’s Resource Center for its 3-part, signature series, the “Construction Law Academy.” It is imperative that construction contractors learn the key legal requirements that impact their business. This series will focus on understanding contract terms, partnering agreements and employment law. This series is sponsored by Chevron.
Session 3: Increasing Capacity through Partnering Agreements
Thursday, February 25 | 5:30-7:30p
Session Presenter: Daya Naef, Attorney and Legal Consultant, Daya Naef, LLC
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-protege relationships. Attendees will walk away with new perspectives on risk mitigation, including the key elements of a partnering contract that must be considered.
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/6712390257528564237. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Resilient Restart EBR Info Session
2021-02-25 10:00 - 11:30
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 on February 25th from 10:00-11:30a CT for a special webinar session. During this session, 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. To register for this event, please click here. 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 Baton Rouge. This program is being administered by the Urban League of Louisiana.
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/1903748721123876108. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Construction Law Academy, Session 2: What Contractors Need to Know about Employment Law
2021-02-24 17:30 - 19:30
Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Contractor’s Resource Center for its 3-part, signature series, the “Construction Law Academy.” It is imperative that construction contractors learn the key legal requirements that impact their business. This series will focus on understanding contract terms, partnering agreements and employment law. This series is sponsored by Chevron.
Session 2: What Contractors Need to Know about Employment Law
Wednesday, February 24 | 5:30-7:30p
Session Presenter: E. Fredrick Preis, Jr. – Partner at Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P., New Orleans
It is vitally important that entrepreneurs in construction become aware of and comply with the 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 myths that exist, particularly relating to contractors vs. employees, and overtime and minimum wage laws.
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/5781743824569238285. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

February Virtual Job Fair
2021-02-24 10:00 - 14:00
Urban League of Louisiana’s Office of Workforce Development is bringing back their Virtual Job Fairs to connect job seekers to current job openings in essential industries. With unemployment numbers in the state continuing to rise, the Office of Workforce Development is encouraging job seekers to take advantage of our new state of the art virtual platform on Wednesday, February 24 from 10am – 2pm.

Participating industries include Construction, Food Service, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, and Transportation.

Job seekers can register at urbanleaguela.org/virtual-job

On The Money Tuesday: Home Buying 101
2021-02-23 18:00 - 20:00
Come join in the discussion presented by the mortgage team of IberiaBank/First Horizon. Take advantage of the opportunity to get this valuable information directly from the source who also been a long time supporter of both our Urban League of Louisiana Young Professionals and Guild chapters.
Looking to buy your first home?
Want to know the impact of your credit score on borrowing?
Can you qualify for any first time home buyers program?
Want to learn what lenders look for?
For Answers to these and other questions, register to participate in our next On the Money Tuesday virtual session on February 23rd at 6pm.
It will be held via Zoom and pre-registration is required. There are limited spots available so please register early.
You don’t want to miss it! Register today!

Construction Law Academy, S1: Understanding and Negotiating Contract Terms
2021-02-23 17:30 - 19:30
Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Contractor’s Resource Center for its 3-part, signature series, the “Construction Law Academy.” It is imperative that construction contractors learn the key legal requirements that impact their business. This series will focus on understanding contract terms, partnering agreements and employment law. This series is sponsored by Chevron.
Session 1: Understanding and Negotiating Contract Terms
Tuesday, February 23 | 5:30-7:30p
Session Presenter: Denise C. Puente – Partner at Simon, Peragine, Smith, & Redfearn, L.L.P.
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.
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/1550087507608084749. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Black Joy Revolution: Strategies for Bliss, Balance, and Black Excellence
2021-02-18 18:00 - 20:00
NOLAYP February General Body Meeting. Join us in learning strategies for achieving bliss, balance, and black excellence! This event will be virtual via Zoom.
Our featured speaker is Tyler Litt. Tyler has worked in professional roles such as analyst, instructor, consultant, coordinator, and director. She is an ambassador for the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce, board member for Forum225, and the Vice President for Urban League of Louisiana Young Professionals.
Register at http://bit.ly/GBMblackjoyrev
