Early Runoff Voting
Early voting is Nov. 20-28 from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (excluding Sunday, Nov. 22, Thursday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, Nov. 27 (Acadian Day); early voting is advanced one day because of the holidays).
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Runoff Election Phone Bank
The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting a voter mobilization phone bank as a part of its Wake Up Geaux Vote initiative, a non-partisan, statewide voter education and mobilization effort. Join us in reminding residents across Louisiana to vote in the runoff election! By signing up for November 30th and/or December 1, you will have access to the phone bank between the hours of 3:30-7:30 p.m. You do not need to select a specific time. If you have participated in any of our phone banks before, you will not need to attend a virtual phone bank training. If this will be your first time, we will be provided a training in advance of the phone bank. The Urban League will provide the virtual phone bank platform, a call list, and a script. The platform easily tracks responses and outcomes for the calls and uses an anonymous phone number to protect the volunteers’ privacy. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/363466/
Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot
The deadline to request an absentee by mail ballot is Dec. 1 by 4:30 p.m. You can request an absentee by mail ballot online through our Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of Voters Office (other than military and overseas voters).
Postmark Deadline for Mail in Ballot
The postmark deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted mail ballot is Dec. 4 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).
Election Day Volunteer Opportunity
For the important runoff election on December 5th, join the Urban League of Louisiana in getting out on the streets to encourage voters to get to the polls! We will be out at key intersections across New Orleans with lots of energy andnew non-partisan signs, showing our support for voters. Volunteers will need to have their own transportation to and from the various location where we will be set up. After you sign up, we will share more details about locations and logistics. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/363621/
December Face Mask Giveaway (New Orleans)
Urban League of Louisiana HQ 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, United StatesThe Urban League of Louisiana is helping the community mask up to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and follow the Governor's mandate.
December Face Mask Giveaway (Baton Rouge)
Dr. Martin Lither King Jr. Community Center 4000 Gus Young Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, United StatesThe Urban League of Louisiana is helping the community mask up to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and follow the Governor’s mandate.
QuickBooks Online, Session 1: Set Up Your Account the Right Way
Please register for "QuickBooks Online, Session 1: Set Up Your Account the Right Way" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7152171817806408461. 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 […]
QuickBooks Online, Session 2: Everyday Transactions & Financial Reports
Please register for "QuickBooks Online, Session 2: Everyday Transactions & Financial Reports" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8284441195509015824. 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, Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Tasks & Maintenance
Please register for "QuickBooks Online, Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Tasks & Maintenance" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3985744356067636752. 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. […]
Getting Your House in Order, Session 1: Get Your Business Established the Right Way
When you start a new business, or if you need to restructure your business, understanding the processes and requirements of setting up your small business and effectively applying the correct information is essential to a profitable and sustainable business. During this session, participants will learn Federal, State and Parish compliance requirements for starting a business. This session will guide participants through the processes and agency portals with "how to" steps. Topics covered include: *Federal: Employer Identification Number, SAM Registration *State: Registration, Name Reserved, Industry Insurance, Payroll, Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP) *Parish: Assumed Name Certificate, Business Licenses, Parish Taxes, Banking Rules *Other: NAICS Code, DUNS Number, etc. This session can serve as a refresher course for those who may have already started or completed the steps required to establish a business. This will be a “second look” to check for any inaccuracies or missing elements. If you have not started the process, this will be a time saver for you, a way to start your business the right way! Course Facilitator and Financial Business Advisor Leontine "Candy" Guimont-Martin is the owner of Martin Business Solution, based in Slidell, Louisiana. Leontine is a Business Developer, Tax Strategist, CFO, Financial Coach and […]