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 […]
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 […]
Mark your calendar for the Annual Empowerment & Policy Conference, Friday, February 26th and Saturday, February 27th, 2021! Stay tuned for more details!
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 […]
The Urban League of Louisiana is helping the community mask up to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and follow the Governor’s mandate.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]