Using AI to Transform Your Social Media Presence Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Wednesday, October 25, 12:00pm-1:30pm, online, to learn how AI can transform your business’ social media presence! From automated content creation to competitor analysis, discover how AI tools and techniques are revolutionizing the digital world. During this session, Cliff Worley, Senior Director of Portfolio Growth Marketing at Kapor Capital, will provide insights on how entrepreneurs can leverage AI to: - Produce realistic audio content to strengthen podcasts, music, and voiceovers - Reshape visual storytelling through enhanced videos, from deepfakes to automated editing - Automate content creation, striking a balance between efficiency and authentic storytelling - Craft stunning visuals for design, art, and branding - Boost social media engagement with content suggestions tailored to user behavior and preferences - Provide in-depth competitive analysis and insights into market trends to support strategy development Register today to explore these topics and to see live demos of cutting-edge tools that can help you explore the exciting intersection of AI and social media! There is no cost to attend. However, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3202187312192699226

Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Thursday, October 26, 10:00am-11:30am, for “Developing an Effective Capabilities Statement”. This virtual session is a part of a series of monthly events in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services program. With an increase in the number of viable contractors available to support public and private projects, contracting across the region is now more competitive than ever. However, the critical factors are the same. Procurement leads need to understand your capabilities, your value proposition, cost competitiveness, and how well you have performed on previous projects. But, with a sea of contenders, these elements need to be even more clearly and effectively conveyed than ever before. As a contractor, your capability statement serves as your business card and should set your apart from your competitors. It is a tool that will show potential clients how your achievements, core competencies, accreditations, financial health, and experience will create value for their projects. During this interactive workshop, participants will learn the key components of a capabilities statement and will be given guidance on crafting these elements to fit their business model and offerings. There is no cost to attend. However, registration is […]

The Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA) is pleased to host its 2023 Veterans Small Business Breakfast and Resources Summit in celebration of National Veterans Small Business Week (October 30 – November 3). During this event, ULLA will shine a light on veterans entrepreneurship across the state of Louisiana by sharing the many resources that are available to veterans and their spouses in starting and growing a business. This year’s event is sponsored by AARP and hosted in collaboration with the SBA LA District Office, the Veterans Business Outreach Center – Mississippi State University, and Louisiana Economic Development. The event will take place on Friday, November 3, 9:00am-12:00pm, at the Urban League of Louisiana, 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue, Suite 110, New Orleans, LA 70119. Breakfast will be served. Veterans and their spouses are invited to attend. Register today to reserve your spot!! https://2023_ulla_vets_smallbiz_summit.eventbrite.com

Join the Urban League of Louisiana for Wealth Building Wednesdays! This monthly webinar series is designed to provide communities across Louisiana with insights, tools, and practical steps to develop healthy financial habits, become financially independent, effectively manage risks, and chart a pathway towards generational wealth creation. Sessions take place on Wednesdays each month, 6:00pm-7:30pm. Register today to reserve your spot…and share with a friend or family member! According to Black Enterprise, nearly 70% of Black Americans don’t have an estate plan or a will which leaves families in financial and emotional limbo when they pass on. Whether you have achieved your wealth goals or are still in the process, not having an estate plan is a surefire way to diminish the value of your assets and cut the line of wealth that could pass on to your family. Whether a business owner or individual, it is urgent and imperative to create a plan that will allow you to pass on your business and/or other assets down through generations. A proper estate plan will also ensure the financial security of your family in case you become incapacitated. Join the Urban League of Louisiana for “Wealth Building Wednesdays: The Urgency of Estate […]

As an extension of the Urban League of Louisiana’s (ULLA) annual “Opportunities Outlook for DBE Contractors”, join us on Thursday, November 9th, 9:00am-11:00am, for the “Opportunities Outlook Quarterly Convening”. These quarterly, in-person meet-ups will feature three procurement officers and/or prime contractors who will provide participating DBEs with updates on bid opportunities, as well as, required steps and best practices for doing business with these organizations. These sessions will also provide an opportunity for more direct networking between DBEs and procurement officers and/or primes. The event will take place at the Urban League of Louisiana, 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue, Suite 110. Breakfast will be provided. This quarter’s featured speakers and organizations include: - Robin Reed, Project Lead, Supplier Diversity, Entergy Services, LLC - Sarah Busch, LEED AP, Vice President of Operations, Landis Construction - Lori A. Barthelemy, Director, Office of Supplier Diversity, City of New Orleans There is no cost to attend. However, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!! https://opp_outlook_qtrly_nov2023.eventbrite.com

Tuesday, November 14 Sponsored by Walmart, Mastercard, New Orleans & Company The Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 OC Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113 | 4:00pm-8:00pm Join the Urban League of Louisiana as we celebrate the inaugural cohort of its Black Women in Retail Accelerator Program in collaboration with the National Urban League and sponsored by Walmart. This year the program supported 10 Black, women-owned retail businesses from across Louisiana with industry-specific coaching, mentoring, and training. The program also provided direct assistance for obtaining small business certifications, assistance with bidding on contracting opportunities, and leadership development training. Register today to join us for this inaugural celebration of the following members of the Urban League of Louisiana’s Black Women in Retail Accelerator Program: Sherilyn Hayward, Leroy’s LipSmack’n Lemonade Tiffany Brown, Wicks Nola Candle Company Natashia Paul, Chuupul Leather Paige Alexander, L’Jai Amor Keishia Deverney, Element Beverage Jacqueline Arvie, Jax’s Creole Kitchen Laportia Cooper, Nola Botanical Tea Julie Vaucresson, Creole Made Easy Joyce Galmon, Joyce’s Sweets Inc. Brittney Hawkins-Dobard, Nola Cookie Co.

Sponsored by First Horizon, AARP, and Chevron Join the Urban League of Louisiana for a celebratory welcome reception as we kick-off our inaugural Women’s Entrepreneurship Week and host our annual “Women in Business Pitch Competition: Scale Up!”. In its 11th year, this annual pitch competition features four finalists who will pitch their plans to grow and scale for a chance to win $10,000. During the event an esteemed panel of judges will be tasked with determining the winner based on effectiveness of the pitch presentation, scalability of the business model, and proposed use of award funds.  Complimentary h'orderves will be served. Cash bar. Register today to reserve your spot!

Sponsored by First Horizon, AARP, Mastercard, Chevron, and UPS The WEW: Hope2Women Summit is hosted in collaboration with the Association of Women’s Business Centers. Powered by the network of Women’s Business Centers across the United States, Hope2Women creates additional pathways for women entrepreneurs to access customized learning opportunities, expert coaching, peer networks, and other targeted programs needed to successfully start and grow their businesses. Join the Urban League of Louisiana as we host a full-day of content curated just for women entrepreneurs! This will be a day filled with a host of dynamic speakers, workshops, networking opportunities, and resources-sharing. The cost to attend is $100/person + fees. Each ticket includes admission to all plenary and breakout sessions, breakfast (opening plenary), and lunch (plenary luncheon). Register today to reserve your spot! Opening Plenary + Breakfas 8:30am-10:00am: Breakfast Buffet Open 9:00am: Welcome Remarks 9:30am-10:30am: The State of Women-owned Small Businesses Christina Hale, Assistant Administrator, Office of Women’s Business Ownership, SBA Sima Ladjevardian, Chair of the National Women’s Business Council Phala K. Mire, President & CEO, Women’s Business Enterprise Council - South Janea Jamison, Office of Advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration, Region 6 Advocate Moderator: Corinne Goble, President & CEO, Association of Women’s […]

Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Tuesday, November 28, 10:00am-11:30am, for “Crew Management: Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining an All Star Team”. This virtual session is a part of a series of monthly events in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services program. 2023 is expected to yield an increase in public and private construction projects across the U.S. This is great for the industry, however, this also means that small business contractors must be prepared for the competitive landscape that is sure to impact how you recruit, hire, and train a best-in-class crew. It is critical that owners have a strategic plan to efficiently manage and retain your field crew. This is essential to staying on budget and on schedule, and can lead to increased profitability. During this session, construction managers and owners will learn how to build a foundation for a successful field crew which requires processes, discipline and the proper resources. This session will dive into best practices for recruiting, hiring, developing, managing, and retaining an all-star team! This class will be facilitated by Courtney Elzey, Principal, MCDS, LLC. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to […]

The latest evolution of UDA's top-rated online construction management software, ConstructionOnline 2023, delivers hundreds of new updates and enhancements, alongside world-class construction estimating, scheduling, and project management solutions - optimized to deliver meaningful ROI to professional construction companies. Join us on Thursday, November 30, 9:00am-1:00pm, at Urban League of Louisiana, 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue, Suite 110, New Orleans, LA 70119. During this session, participants will learn how ConstructionOnline 2023 can power your company’s success, including how you can: - Stand out from the competition with unlimited styling options for fully customized proposals from the brand-new OnPoint™ Proposal Wizard - Track profits, delays, and more at-a-glance with the latest information through Project Health Dashboards - Power-up project schedules with SmartLink™ - connect Schedule Tasks & To Dos to provide the ultimate in detail and direction for your team - Get detailed insights into predicted cash inflow and outflow with new TrueVision™ Cash Flow Reports - Find what you're looking for in a flash with the new, platform-wide Search, Filter, and Sort options - Optimize efficiency and avoid mitigate conflicts with ResourceTrak™ and enhanced trade-based resource management This workshop will be facilitated by Frank Johnson, III, Senior Business Advisor and Contractor Specialist […]

Construction firms understand that hard work has to happen before a single shovel ever hits the ground during the continuous construction-bid-proposal process. Submitting effective proposals and winning bids is at the heart of what contractors do and developing this as a core competency is critical to building a profitable and sustainable business. For general contractors, a bid-to-win rate of one out of six is standard, and many see less of a conversion rate. During this session, contractors will learn best practices for developing a competitive proposal, including: - Positioning the firm to move quickly on submitting bid proposals - Creating a winning scope sheet - Developing and offering a value proposition - Putting your plans into action. In addition, participants, will gain an understanding of the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method which entails a commitment by the Construction Manager (CM) to deliver the project within a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) which is based on the construction documents and specifications at the time of the GMP. There is no cost to attend. However, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2370258330093916000

Join the Urban League of Louisiana for its new “WIN Series for Entrepreneurs”. This 4-part series is designed for aspiring and existing small business owners who are looking to develop key entrepreneurial skills that can be leveraged to start, grow, and scale their business. This series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. Bidding on public and private contracts can be a game changer for small businesses. However, the goal is to win and leverage these contracts to increase operational and financial capacity, create new jobs, and become a scalable business. During this session, participants will gain insights on how to successfully bid on public and private contracting opportunities. This session combines best practices for “bidding to win” with real life examples used to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the bidding process. Designed for new and seasoned contractors, this session will provide a roadmap to executing successful bid strategies, leading to increased business opportunities and improved organizational outcomes. This session will be facilitated by Courtney Elzey, President and CEO, MCDS, LLC. This series is sponsored by the Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. To participate, attendees […]