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LADOTD: Government Contracting 101 + DBE Certification

For small, women, minority, and disadvantaged businesses seeking government contracts and understanding the basics of how local, state and federal agencies procure products and services are critical. Understanding the bidding, award, performance, and contract management processes that support government procurement activities can be a game-changer and time-saver for your business. During this session, small business owners will obtain key information on the procurement processes of local, state, and federal government agencies and insights on how to best position the business for successful bids and subsequent awards. All current and aspiring DBE contractors are welcomed to attend. There is no cost to participate, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat! 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/7797723687260311565. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Listen & Learn: Lake Charles

SIGN UP: https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/403867/ The Statewide Virtual Listen and Learn Tour is conducted by the Urban League of Louisiana and the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus annually as an opportunity for intimate and honest dialogue about issues impacting African American communities across the state. Community participants will have the opportunity to hear highlights from the most recent legislative session and engage with each other about your experiences and opinions on key topics that impact African Americans in Louisiana. Your input and discussion will inform future legislation and advocacy efforts as well as guide the Urban League of Louisiana's ongoing priorities. By signing up, you will receive the location information and other details in advance of the event specific to your city. Due to capacity limitations, we ask that individuals sign up for one city only. For the full calendar, visit the Urban League of Louisiana's Policy and Social Justice page: https://urbanleaguela.org/socialjustice/ CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE LISTEN & LEARN SURVEY

Hurricane Ida Relief Giveaway Second Weekend

Thrive 9 Community Center 3600 Desire Parkway, New Orleans, LA

The Urban League of Louisiana, along with Thrive New Orleans, Shell, ESSENCE, Convoy of Care, PepsiCo, the National Urban League, the National Urban League Young professionals, the Greater New Orleans Urban League Young Professionals and the Houston Area Urban League will provide a Hurricane Ida Relief Giveaway on Saturday, Sept. 25. Drive-ups and walk-ups are welcome. The giveaway will take place from 11am-3pm. Current COVID precautions will be followed. Items will be given away while supplies last including: non-perishable food items, water, baby formula, diapers, clothing, feminine products, cleaning supplies, and tarps. The giveaway will take place at the Thrive 9 Community Center at 3600 Desire Parkway, New Orleans, LA, 70126. Visit urbanleaguela.org/ida for more information.

Virtual Career & Resource Expo 2021

ULLA's Office of Workforce Development is hosting a Virtual Career & Resource Expo this Wednesday,September 29 from 10am-2pm to connect job seekers to job openings in essential industries. The virtual career fair will feature premier employers that represent an array of industries such as Retail, Food Service, Transportation, Healthcare, Hospitality, Construction, Technology, Oil & Gas, and more! Register at https://urbanleaguela.org/virtual-job/

Marketing Your Business in the New Normal

Even with the world slowly opening back up, many small businesses are still struggling to successfully rebuild. This panel discussion, led by Courvoisier Curators and moderated by ULLA's CEI VP Klassi Duncan and National Urban League, will provide marketing strategies and social media guidance to help Black small business owners and entrepreneurs re-engage with their community and their customers post-COVID-19. As part of the session, Courvoisier will host a live pitch competition for pre-selected small business finalists. Attendees will be able to watch the pitch competition live and learn the ins-and-outs of successfully presenting a business plan to an esteemed judging panel made up of industry leaders. You must be 21 years or older to attend this session.

Deadline to Register for 2021 STRIVE Core Training Cohort 6

Urban League’s STRIVE CORE Training is an attitudinal and workplace readiness course designed to change an individual’s attitude towards authority, culture, and peers, enabling them to succeed in further skills training or education programs as well as the workplace. The training is conducted in a work-simulated fashion over a four-week period, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p. m. Upon successful completion and contingent upon the availability of funding, individuals are connected to Urban League’s Career Pathways Program to further equip them for success with in-demand industry-based skills training that will lead to an industry recognized credential. Register at https://urbanleaguela.org/strive-core-training/

Orleans Parish City Council Forum: At-Large 1 & 2, District B Forum

The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting 2021 Voter Empowerment Forums on local races for the October election. Register for our Candidate Forum for the At-large and District B race. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M7LIzAFrSXuKJCThOqJvdQ  

Orleans Parish City Council Forum: District C & E Forum

The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting 2021 Voter Empowerment Forums on local races for the October election. Register for our Candidate Forum for the District C & E race. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V7wiAjf5QiyBEaqWxASBVg

Orleans Parish City Council Forum: District D Forum

The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting 2021 Voter Empowerment Forums on local races for the October election. Register for our Candidate Forum for the District D race. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IGGDlOQTTkqIprFeX0E55w  

COVID-19 Perspectives: Session 1 – Respond, Rethink, Reimagine

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted small businesses. Many businesses have had to close or limit operations, lost revenue, and terminate or furlough employees. While these are challenging times, small businesses have an opportunity to deliberately pivot their business to meet the needs of a changing world. What You Will Learn: • How to assess the impact of COVID-19 and other disasters on your businesses • Gain insights on new market opportunities that exist for your business • How to assess the feasibility, profitability, and scalability of new business opportunities During this session, participants will explore and evaluate what they have learned during the Covid-19 pandemic and other disasters. Participants will then identify and assess the new opportunities that exist for their business within their market and industry. Participants will also identify at least three opportunities to pivot towards that create a more profitable, scalable, and resilient business. The facilitator for this series will be Malaika Moran, Owner and Lead Strategist of SocialStep Marketing and Consulting. 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/6525343543303863312 . After registering, you will […]

Construction Law Academy: Session 1- Understanding and Negotiating Contract Terms

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. Session Presenter: Denise C. Puente - Partner at Simon, Peragine, Smith, & Redfearn, L.L.P. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1787849204798320653

Construction Law Academy: Session 2 – Increasing Capacity through Partnering Agreements

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-protégé relationships. Attendees will walk away with new perspectives on risk mitigation, including the key elements of a partnering contract that must be considered. Session Presenter: Daya Naef, Attorney and Legal Consultant, Daya Naef, LLC There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5349822676095012365