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SUMMARY:By The People: Mayoral Debate
DESCRIPTION:The “By The People” Debate Series\, a dynamic\, community-powered platform uplifting the voices\, needs\, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians\, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. \nHosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links\, Inc. – Crescent City\, Orleans\, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. \nTogether\, we’re confronting power\, policies\, and progress in Orleans Parish. \nJoin us for a series of crucial\, high-impact debates that put our communities first. \nBecause leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-mayoral-debate-tickets-1538585202759
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2025mayoraldebate/
LOCATION:Xavier University of Louisiana Convocation Center\, 7900 Stroelitz St.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70125
CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T120000
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SUMMARY:Magnetic Marketing: Session 2: Crafting Your Unique Message & Market Fit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana this September and October for the 6-part marketing series\, “Magnetic Marketing: Leveraging the Power of AI to Grow Your Small Business\,” sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and Mastercard. \nThis series is designed to guide small business owners and marketing leaders through a structured\, hands-on process of building a strategic\, actionable marketing plan that aligns with your business goals – with a focus on brand development\, digital marketing\, customer engagement\, and AI tools – using Orhan McMillan’s Strategic Marketing Workbook as a foundation. \nSession 2: Crafting Your Unique Message & Market Fit \nFriday\, Sept 12\, 2025 I 10:00am-12:00pm \nDuring this session\, participants will learn how to develop a strong Unique Selling Proposition (USP) and clear customer targeting. \nThis session will cover: \n\nMarket problems → Solution Benefits\nDefining Your Unique Selling Proposition\nCrafting a compelling elevator pitch\nIntroduction to the Customer Decision Journey\nIdeal Customer and Target Market\n\nThis session will be facilitated by Orhan McMillan\, Founder\, dezinsINTERACTIVE and Orhan McMillan\, LLC. \nThis series is sponsored by Mastercard and Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program\, and funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. To participate\, attendees must be or become certified by the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. \nVisit https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/program/small-and-emerging-business-development-program to get certified today! \nIf you’re planning to strengthen your brand presence and grow your small business\, this series is for you. Register today for each session individually to reserve your spot! There is no cost to attend this series. All classes will be held online via the GoToWebinar online platform. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Email us at WBRC@urbanleaguela.org for any issues receiving it.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/magnetic-marketing-session-2-crafting-your-unique-message-market-fit/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:CEI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175553
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SUMMARY:Magnetic Marketing: Session 3: Website Strategy & SEO Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana this September and October for the 6-part marketing series\, “Magnetic Marketing: Leveraging the Power of AI to Grow Your Small Business\,” sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and Mastercard. \nThis series is designed to guide small business owners and marketing leaders through a structured\, hands-on process of building a strategic\, actionable marketing plan that aligns with your business goals – with a focus on brand development\, digital marketing\, customer engagement\, and AI tools – using Orhan McMillan’s Strategic Marketing Workbook as a foundation. \nSession 3: Website Strategy & SEO Essentials \nFriday\, September 19\, 2025 I 10:00am-12:00pm \nDuring this session\, participants will learn how to evaluate and strengthen their website presence and performance. \nThis session will cover: \n\nWebsite must-haves\nCalls to Action (CTAs) that convert\nSEO 101\nOutlining a website improvement plan\n\nThis session will be facilitated by Orhan McMillan\, Founder\, dezinsINTERACTIVE and Orhan McMillan\, LLC. \nThis series is sponsored by Mastercard and Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program\, and funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. To participate\, attendees must be or become certified by the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. \nVisit https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/program/small-and-emerging-business-development-program to get certified today! \nIf you’re planning to strengthen your brand presence and grow your small business\, this series is for you. Register today for each session individually to reserve your spot! There is no cost to attend this series. All classes will be held online via the GoToWebinar online platform. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Email us at WBRC@urbanleaguela.org for any issues receiving it.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/magnetic-marketing-session-3-website-strategy-seo-essentials/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:CEI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T150000
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CREATED:20250911T195803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T212109Z
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SUMMARY:Multi-Industry Career & Resource Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Multi-Industry Apprenticeship Career & Resource Expo\, held in partnership with the National Urban League\, the Louisiana Community & Technical Colleges System\, Greater New Orleans\, Inc.\, and the H2theFuture Project\, in recognition of National Workforce Development Month 2025. \nLearn about future opportunities for education and training related to clean and renewable energy and hydrogen jobs\, automotive\, line worker\, cyber security\, skilled craft trades\, and more. Talk directly with employers who are hiring and the educational institutions providing training to help you join the energy workforce.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/multi-industry-expo-2025/
LOCATION:Urban League of Louisiana HQ\, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119\, United States
CATEGORIES:FEATURED,OWD,ULLA General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T120000
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SUMMARY:Creating a Business Development Plan for Your Construction Business
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Thursday\, September 25\, 10:00am-11:30am\, for “Opportunity and Preparation: Creating a Business Development Plan for Your Construction Business.” This virtual session is a part of a series of monthly workshops hosted in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services program. \nBusiness development in construction management refers to a strategic and actionable plan for pursuing new business and fostering relationships with your most preferred clients. Your business development plan outlines how you identify prospects\, share your capabilities\, and nurture business relationships so that prospects become clients when the time is right. \nDuring this session\, contractors will learn how to increase profitability and scalability\, by creating and managing a business development strategy – one that maximizes its strengths and experience and one that targets and converts its most preferred client types. The goal is to convert prospects to clients and to turn bids into awards! \nThis session will be facilitated by Courtney Elzey\, Principal\, MCDS\, LLC. \nThere is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/creating-a-business-development-plan-for-your-construction-business-2/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175553
CREATED:20250819T173542Z
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SUMMARY:Magnetic Marketing: Session 4: Social Media & Content Strategy
DESCRIPTION:oin the Urban League of Louisiana this September and October for the 6-part marketing series\, “Magnetic Marketing: Leveraging the Power of AI to Grow Your Small Business\,” sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and Mastercard. \nThis series is designed to guide small business owners and marketing leaders through a structured\, hands-on process of building a strategic\, actionable marketing plan that aligns with your business goals – with a focus on brand development\, digital marketing\, customer engagement\, and AI tools – using Orhan McMillan’s Strategic Marketing Workbook as a foundation. \nSession 4: Social Media & Content Strategy \nFriday\, September 26\, 2025 I 10:00am-12:00pm \nDuring this session\, participants will learn how to plan and align content with brand and customer journey. \nThis session will cover: \n\nHow to choose the right social media platforms\nDefining content pillars and voice consistency\nContent calendars & batching content\nTracking engagement\n\nThis session will be facilitated by Orhan McMillan\, Founder\, dezinsINTERACTIVE and Orhan McMillan\, LLC. \nThis series is sponsored by Mastercard and Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program\, and funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. To participate\, attendees must be or become certified by the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. \nVisit https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/program/small-and-emerging-business-development-program to get certified today! \nIf you’re planning to strengthen your brand presence and grow your small business\, this series is for you. Register today for each session individually to reserve your spot! There is no cost to attend this series. All classes will be held online via the GoToWebinar online platform. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Email us at WBRC@urbanleaguela.org for any issues receiving it.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/magnetic-marketing-session-4-social-media-content-strategy/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:CEI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175553
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SUMMARY:Magnetic Marketing: Session 5: Email\, Ads\, & Budget Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana this September and October for the 6-part marketing series\, “Magnetic Marketing: Leveraging the Power of AI to Grow Your Small Business\,” sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and Mastercard. \nThis series is designed to guide small business owners and marketing leaders through a structured\, hands-on process of building a strategic\, actionable marketing plan that aligns with your business goals – with a focus on brand development\, digital marketing\, customer engagement\, and AI tools – using Orhan McMillan’s Strategic Marketing Workbook as a foundation. \nSession 5: Email\, Ads\, & Budget Planning \nFriday\, October 3\, 2025 I 10:00am-12:00pm \nDuring this session\, participants will learn how to build connection and conversion through outreach strategies. \nThis session will cover: \n\nLead magnets\, list-building\, and email funnels\nPaid Ads: where to start\, boosting vs. strategy\nMarketing Budget planning\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nMailchimp & Meta Ad Manager basics\n\nThis session will be facilitated by Orhan McMillan\, Founder\, dezinsINTERACTIVE and Orhan McMillan\, LLC. \nThis series is sponsored by Mastercard and Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program\, and funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. To participate\, attendees must be or become certified by the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. \nVisit https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/program/small-and-emerging-business-development-program to get certified today! \nIf you’re planning to strengthen your brand presence and grow your small business\, this series is for you. Register today for each session individually to reserve your spot! There is no cost to attend this series. All classes will be held online via the GoToWebinar online platform. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Email us at WBRC@urbanleaguela.org for any issues receiving it.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/magnetic-marketing-session-5-email-ads-budget-planning/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:CEI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175553
CREATED:20250819T174038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T174038Z
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SUMMARY:Magnetic Marketing: Session 6: Analytics\, KPIs & Action Plan
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana this September and October for the 6-part marketing series\, “Magnetic Marketing: Leveraging the Power of AI to Grow Your Small Business\,” sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and Mastercard. \nThis series is designed to guide small business owners and marketing leaders through a structured\, hands-on process of building a strategic\, actionable marketing plan that aligns with your business goals – with a focus on brand development\, digital marketing\, customer engagement\, and AI tools – using Orhan McMillan’s Strategic Marketing Workbook as a foundation. \nSession 6: Pulling It All Together: Analytics\, KPIs & Action Plan \nFriday\, October 10\, 2025 I 10:00am-12:00pm \nDuring this session\, participants will finalize their marketing strategy and set up a 30-day plan \nThis session will cover: \n\nWorkshop Review\nCampaign mapping: What to launch\, how to measure\nFinalizing your strategic marketing plan\n30-day Action Plan\n\nThis session will be facilitated by Orhan McMillan\, Founder\, dezinsINTERACTIVE and Orhan McMillan\, LLC. \nThis series is sponsored by Mastercard and Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program\, and funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. To participate\, attendees must be or become certified by the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. \nVisit https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/program/small-and-emerging-business-development-program to get certified today! \nIf you’re planning to strengthen your brand presence and grow your small business\, this series is for you. Register today for each session individually to reserve your spot! There is no cost to attend this series. All classes will be held online via the GoToWebinar online platform. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Email us at WBRC@urbanleaguela.org for any issues receiving it.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/magnetic-marketing-session-6-analytics-kpis-action-plan/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:CEI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251030
DTSTAMP:20260404T175553
CREATED:20251014T164335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T165050Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Empowerment & Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana’s Empowerment & Policy Conference and Gala takes place October 28–29\, 2025 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center! \nThis year’s theme\, “UNITE: A call for Louisiana to close divides and build pathways to shared prosperity\, justice\, and opportunity\,” will bring together community members\, civic leaders\, advocates\, and experts for one of the state’s most impactful convenings. \nThis year’s offerings include:\n-Four dynamic tracks:\nHealth Equity · Wealth Generation · Civil Rights · Authors & Advocacy\n-Special Youth Symposium empowering the next generation of leaders\n-Nationally recognized voices\, Statewide leaders\, and Local experts \nEmpowerment & Policy Conference:\nTuesday\, October 28 – Wednesday\, October 29\nErnest N. Morial Convention Center \nView the full schedule \nRegister HERE for free.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2025-empowerment-policy-conference/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175553
CREATED:20250829T181707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T165145Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana’s Annual Gala\, takes place October 30\, 2025 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center! \nThe Annual Gala will be an inspiring celebration of leadership\, legacy\, and impact that honors those driving lasting change in our communities. \nAnnual Gala\nThursday\, October 30\n6:00 p.m. – VIP Reception\n7:00 p.m. – Gala\nErnest N. Morial Convention Center (Great Hall) \nView the honorees here. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2025gala/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175553
CREATED:20260126T193324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T193324Z
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SUMMARY:Visibility Matters: Crafting a Winning Capability Statement
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Wednesday\, February 4\, 10:00am-11:30am\, for “Visibility Matters: Crafting a Winning Capability Statement.” This virtual session is hosted in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services program. 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. \nWith 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. \nAs a contractor\, whether you are providing labor\, materials\, or professional services\, 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. Writing a capability statement is not easy. However\, it is worth the time and effort\, and will produce positive outcomes if done right. \nThis session will be facilitated by Courtney Elzey\, Principal\, MCDS\, LLC. There is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.  \nLink
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/visibility-matters-crafting-a-winning-capability-statement/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE,DBE Contractors,ULLA General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175553
CREATED:20260126T193506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T193814Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Business Development Plan for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Wednesday\, March 4\, 10:00am-11:30am\, for “Opportunity and Preparation: Creating a Business Development Plan for Your Business.” This virtual session is hosted in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services program. \nBusiness development in construction management refers to a strategic and actionable plan for pursuing new business and fostering relationships with your most preferred clients. Your business development plan outlines how you identify prospects\, share your capabilities\, and nurture business relationships so that prospects become clients when the time is right. \nBusiness development is strategic integration of marketing\, sales and customer service efforts. It also is most successful when everyone in the business understands and works towards a common goal for bringing on new business. \nDuring this session\, contractors will learn how to increase profitability and scalability by creating and managing a business development strategy – one that maximizes its strengths and experience and one that targets and converts its most preferred client types. The goal is to convert prospects to clients and to turn bids into awards! \nThis session will be facilitated by Courtney Elzey\, Principal\, MCDS\, LLC. There is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. \nLink
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/creating-a-business-development-plan-for-your-business/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE,DBE Contractors,ULLA General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175553
CREATED:20260126T193658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T193658Z
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SUMMARY:Utilizing Bid Platforms to Identify Contracting Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Wednesday\, April 8\, 10:00am-11:30am\, for “Utilizing Bid Platforms to Identify Contracting Opportunities”. This virtual session is a part of a series of monthly workshops hosted in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services program. \nThis session will equip construction professionals\, subcontractors\, and small contractor business owners with the skills needed to effectively navigate and leverage online construction bid platforms. Attendees will learn how to identify and evaluate contracting opportunities\, as well as \, how to strategically position their firm for competitive bidding. By the end of this course\, participants will be able to confidently use platforms to discover high-potential projects to bid and expand their contracting pipeline. \nThis session will be facilitated by Frank Johnson\, Director\, Contractor’s Resource Center\, Urban League of Louisiana. \nThere is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. \nLink
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/utilizing-bid-platforms-to-identify-contracting-opportunities/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE,DBE Contractors,ULLA General
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