BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Urban League of Louisiana - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Urban League of Louisiana X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://urbanleaguela.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Urban League of Louisiana REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210827 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210723T191037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T230013Z UID:100166-1628553600-1630022399@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Built to Last: Uncovering the Financial Potential of Black-owned Businesses DESCRIPTION:During this special online series\, Black-owned small businesses will gain insights and learn concrete steps that can be taken to reach the full financial potential of their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n The Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation understands that one of the keys to closing the racial wealth gap in the Black community is through entrepreneurship and other pathways that yield economic independence and prosperity. The COVID-19 pandemic\, social injustice\, and the economic downturn have presented challenges that have stunted the growth of many Black-owned small businesses\, and some have even closed their doors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This means: \n\n\n\nrethinking your business model towards scalability\, agility and resilience;\nexamining your revenue model and growth metrics to ensure profitability;\noptimizing your pricing strategy for profit and cash flow; and\nleveraging the right financial resources to meet your growth needs.\n\nThank you to our community supporters – Liberty Bank\, Greater New Orleans\, Inc.\, and the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Session 1: Building Scalable\, Agile\, and Resilient Small Businesses\nTuesday\, August 10 | 1:00pm-3:00pmFacilitator: Desiree Young \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 2: Revenue Models and Metrics\nThursday\, August 12 | 1:00pm-3:00pmFacilitator: Lori Jackson \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 3: Pricing for Profit\nTuesday\, August 24 | 1:00pm-3:00pmFacilitator: Desiree Young \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSession 4: Leveraging the Right Financial Resources for Growth\nThursday\, August 26 | 1:00pm-3:00pmFacilitator: Lori Jackson URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/built-to-last/ CATEGORIES:CEI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EVENT_CEI-Built-to-Last400x210.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210729T212734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T212734Z UID:236163-1628618400-1628622000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Education Equity Town Hall DESCRIPTION:We are continuing the conversation we started at our Empowerment & Policy Conference last February\, with a focus on preparing for a new school year in the ongoing pandemic. \nWe will also feature a panel of education leaders\, parents and students who will discuss navigating the upcoming school year. \nThe Urban League of Louisiana’s Advancing Education Equity reports paint the picture of how subgroups of students are doing across school systems and show that we have a lot of work to do – and that we have to keep working together. \nIn this education equity town hall you will hear: \n\nVarious viewpoints about how we can increase education equity\nThe impact of the recent legislative session on education\nNavigating the start of the school year during the pandemic\n\nRegister at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CTfOHgPWTouup3i6OA1DsA URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/education-equity-town-hall/ CATEGORIES:Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Ed-Town-Hall-2021.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210716T221139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T160435Z UID:99830-1628676000-1628690400@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Virtual Job Fair (in partnership with Walgreens) DESCRIPTION:Join us in partnership with Walgreens on Wednesday\, August 11 for a virtual job fair! Come connect to opportunities in essential industry jobs including – Retail (Pharmacies/Grocers) Customer Service Healthcare Register at https://urbanleaguela.org/virtual-job/ URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/walgreensjobfair2021/ CATEGORIES:OWD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EVENT_OWD-Virtual-Job-Fair400x210.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210816T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210816T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210722T184755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T223641Z UID:100117-1629136800-1629144000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Listen & Learn Tour: Alexandria DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP: https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/403292/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nCommunity 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. \nBy 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. \nFor the full calendar\, visit the Urban League of Louisiana’s Policy and Social Justice page: https://urbanleaguela.org/socialjustice/ \n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/alexandria2021/ CATEGORIES:Listen & Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LL-2021_ALEXANDRIA400x210.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210722T185358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T202745Z UID:100129-1629223200-1629230400@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Listen & Learn Tour: Monroe DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP: https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/403665/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nCommunity 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. \nBy 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. \nFor the full calendar\, visit the Urban League of Louisiana’s Policy and Social Justice page: https://urbanleaguela.org/socialjustice/ \nCLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE LISTEN & LEARN SURVEY URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/monroe2021/ CATEGORIES:Listen & Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LL-2021_MONROE400x210.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210722T185604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T202740Z UID:100131-1629309600-1629316800@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Listen & Learn Tour: Shreveport DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP: https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/403663/ \n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nCommunity 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. \nBy 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. \nFor the full calendar\, visit the Urban League of Louisiana’s Policy and Social Justice page: https://urbanleaguela.org/socialjustice/ \nCLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE LISTEN & LEARN SURVEY \n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/shreveport2021/ CATEGORIES:Listen & Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LL-2021_SHREVEPORT400x210.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210823T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210823T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210722T185721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T202737Z UID:100134-1629741600-1629748800@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Listen & Learn Tour: Jefferson Parish DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP: https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/403668/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nCommunity 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. \nBy 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. \nFor the full calendar\, visit the Urban League of Louisiana’s Policy and Social Justice page: https://urbanleaguela.org/socialjustice/ \nCLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE LISTEN & LEARN SURVEY URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/jeffersonparish2021/ CATEGORIES:Listen & Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LL-2021_JEFF-PARISH400x210.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210722T185831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T202732Z UID:100136-1629828000-1629835200@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Listen & Learn Tour: Lafayette DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP: https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/403755/ \n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nCommunity 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. \nBy 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. \nFor the full calendar\, visit the Urban League of Louisiana’s Policy and Social Justice page: https://urbanleaguela.org/socialjustice/ \nCLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE LISTEN & LEARN SURVEY \n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/lafayette2021/ CATEGORIES:Listen & Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LL-2021_LAFAYETTE400x210.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210722T185946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T202728Z UID:100138-1629914400-1629921600@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Listen & Learn Tour: Baton Rouge DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP: https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/403756/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nCommunity 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. \nBy 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. \nFor the full calendar\, visit the Urban League of Louisiana’s Policy and Social Justice page: https://urbanleaguela.org/socialjustice/ \nCLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE LISTEN & LEARN SURVEY \n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/batonrouge2021/ CATEGORIES:Listen & Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LL-2021_BATON-ROUGE400x210.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210722T190037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T184717Z UID:100140-1630000800-1630008000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Listen & Learn Tour: New Orleans DESCRIPTION:THE NEW ORLEANS LISTEN AND LEARN TOUR HAS REACHED FULL CAPACITY. BUT YOU CAN STILL FILL OUT THE SURVEY HERE TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD:\nClick here to fill out survey \n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nCommunity 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. \nBy 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. \nFor the full calendar\, visit the Urban League of Louisiana’s Policy and Social Justice page: https://urbanleaguela.org/socialjustice/ \nCLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE LISTEN & LEARN SURVEY \n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/neworleans2021/ CATEGORIES:Listen & Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LL-2021_NEW-ORLEANS400x210.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211014 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210812T195026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T184305Z UID:236282-1631145600-1634169599@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Register to vote for November Election (in person or by mail) DESCRIPTION:The deadline to register to vote in person or by mail is Oct. 13. \nRegister to vote at https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/RegisterToVote/Pages/default.aspx URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/register-oct13/ CATEGORIES:Wake Up Geaux Vote ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WakeUpGeauxVoteb_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210914T014229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T014229Z UID:236759-1631624400-1631631600@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 Perspectives: Session 2 - Reposition\, Restructure\, Recalibrate DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n• How to finalize your new opportunity including the business model and revenue streams \n• How to explore changes to your financial\, operational\, marketing\, and staffing \n• Best practices in brainstorming goals\, priorities\, and actions to be taken \nOnce participants have identified and assessed the feasibility of their new opportunity\, it is imperative that a strategy is developed to reposition the business by building a new and improved foundation including confirming the new financial\, operational\, marketing\, and staffing models. This also includes new processes and revenue streams for the business. This session will include best practices for recalibrating their business strategy by aligning goals\, priorities\, and actions. \nThe facilitator for this series will be Malaika Moran\, Owner and Lead Strategist of SocialStep Marketing and Consulting. \nThere 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/2972537799335554317 . After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/covid-19-perspectives-session-2-reposition-restructure-recalibrate/ CATEGORIES:CEI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CEI_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210914T014440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T014816Z UID:236761-1631640600-1631647800@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Construction Law: S1- Understanding and Negotiating Contract Terms DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe facilitator for this session will be Denise C. Puente – Partner at Simon\, Peragine\, Smith\, & Redfearn\, L.L.P. \nThere 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/1787849204798320653. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/construction-law-s1-understanding-and-negotiating-contract-terms/ CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CEI_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210914T014757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T224208Z UID:236763-1631727000-1631734200@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Construction Law: S2 - Increasing Capacity through Partnering Agreements DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe facilitator for this session will be Daya Naef\, Attorney and Legal Consultant\, Daya Naef\, LLC \nThere 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/5349822676095012365. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/construction-law-s2-increasing-capacity-through-partnering-agreements/ CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EVENTCEI-General-Event-400x210-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210914T015004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T224238Z UID:236765-1631728800-1631732400@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Hurricane Ida Assistance for Small Businesses with the SBA DESCRIPTION:Louisiana residents affected by Hurricane Ida are now able to register for disaster assistance with FEMA and to obtain needed support from the SBA. Disaster assistance is available to renters\, homeowners\, private non-profits\, and small businesses in Allen\, Beauregard\, Calcasieu\, Cameron\, Jefferson Davis and Vernon parishes affected by the hurricane effective Aug. 26th. \nDisaster assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs\, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses\, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. In addition\, low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to homeowners\, renters and businesses. \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, September 15th to learn more! During this session\, those impacted and seeking assistance will learn how to obtain FEMA and SBA assistance\, including: \n• FEMA Registration Requirements and the Process to Receive Assistance \n• SBA Loan Eligibility and Application Process \n• Denials and Requests for Reconsideration \nGuest speakers include: \n• Susheel Kumar\, Public Information Officer\, Office of Disaster Assistance\, Field Operations Center – West\, U.S. Small Business Administration \n• Jo Ann Lawrence\, Deputy District Director\, Louisiana District Office\, U.S. Small Business Administration \nThere is no cost to attend this session\, however\, registration is required. Register today to attend! \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar\, however\, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1964062436290333707 . URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/hurricane-ida-assistance-for-small-businesses-with-the-sba/ CATEGORIES:CEI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EVENTCEI-General-Event-400x210-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210914T015200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T224309Z UID:236767-1631813400-1631818800@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Construction Law: S3 - What Contractors Need to Know about Employment Law DESCRIPTION:It is vitally important that entrepreneurs in construction become aware of and comply with employment laws that are relevant to the industry. During this session\, hear from an experienced employment law attorney about updates to employment law and how your business may be impacted. This session will also help to dispel the many employment law myths that exist\, particularly relating to contractors vs. employees\, and overtime and minimum wage laws. \nThe facilitator for this session will be E. Fredrick Preis\, Jr. – Partner at Breazeale\, Sachse & Wilson\, L.L.P.\, New Orleans \nThere 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/1697842083437064205 After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/construction-law-s3-what-contractors-need-to-know-about-employment-law/ CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EVENTCEI-General-Event-400x210-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210915T165651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T195727Z UID:236783-1631962800-1631977200@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Hurricane Ida Relief Giveaway DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana\, along with Thrive New Orleans\, Convoy of Care\, PepsiCo\, and National Urban League\, will provide a Hurricane Ida Relief Giveaway on Saturday\, Sept. 18. \nDrive-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. \nThe giveaway will take place at the Thrive 9 Community Center at 3600 Desire Parkway\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70126. \nVisit urbanleaguela.org/ida for more information. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/hurricane-ida-relief-giveaway/ LOCATION:Thrive 9 Community Center\, 3600 Desire Parkway\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70126 CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Ida,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hurricane-Ida-Relief_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210914T015332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T224429Z UID:236769-1632229200-1632238200@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 Perspectives: Session 3 - Reorganize\, Retool\, Recharge DESCRIPTION:Please register for “COVID-19 Perspectives: Session 3 – Reorganize\, Retool\, Recharge” by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3872764044088802573 After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nThe 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. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n• How to evaluate the needs\, opportunities\, and gaps within the new business model \n• How to map the new business support model\, training\, and counseling needs \n• How to determine the tools and operational supports needed to ensure success \nPivoting ones business to meet the changing needs of the market can require an operational overhaul. During this session\, participants will learn: 1) how to reorganize one’s business support model\, including employees\, suppliers\, consultants\, mentors\, accountability partners\, and others\, with risk management in mind\, and 2) how to assess and pivot the business’ structure\, operations\, staff\, and 3) the tools being used to create efficiency\, increase productivity and meet the needs of its customers. The session will include how entrepreneurs can recharge their mindsets and become energized about their pivot towards resilience. \nThe facilitator for this series will be Malaika Moran\, Owner and Lead Strategist of SocialStep Marketing and Consulting. \nThere 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/3872764044088802573 . After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/covid-19-perspectives-session-3-reorganize-retool-recharge/ CATEGORIES:CEI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EVENTCEI-General-Event-400x210-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210826T160904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T195248Z UID:236405-1632247200-1632254400@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Orleans Parish Sheriff and City Council District A Candidate Forum DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting 2021 Voter Empowerment Forums on local races for the October election. \nRegister for our Candidate Forum for the Sheriff and District A City Council race. \nRegister at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cqViTW6jTiGbSPfBhQ_oDw \n  \n  URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/sept-8/ CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General,Wake Up Geaux Vote ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WakeUpGeauxVoteb_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210914T015837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T224103Z UID:236771-1632304800-1632312000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:LADOTD: Government Contracting 101 + DBE Certification DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring 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. \nAll 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! \nThere 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. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/ladotd-government-contracting-101-dbe-certification-3/ CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EVENTCEI-General-Event-400x210-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210722T190148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T155723Z UID:100142-1632333600-1632340800@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Listen & Learn: Lake Charles DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP: https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/403867/ \nThe 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. \nCommunity 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. \nBy 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. \nFor the full calendar\, visit the Urban League of Louisiana’s Policy and Social Justice page: https://urbanleaguela.org/socialjustice/ \nCLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE LISTEN & LEARN SURVEY URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/lakecharles2021/ CATEGORIES:Listen & Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LL-2021_LAKE-CHARLES400x210.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210920T180937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T161233Z UID:236859-1632567600-1632582000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Hurricane Ida Relief Giveaway Second Weekend DESCRIPTION: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. \nDrive-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. \nThe giveaway will take place at the Thrive 9 Community Center at 3600 Desire Parkway\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70126. \nVisit urbanleaguela.org/ida for more information. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/hurricane-ida-relief-giveaway-2/ LOCATION:Thrive 9 Community Center\, 3600 Desire Parkway\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70126 CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Ida,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/GIVEAWAY_Header-and-Event-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210927T150750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T145448Z UID:236899-1632909600-1632924000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Virtual Career & Resource Expo 2021 DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe 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!\n\n\n\nRegister at https://urbanleaguela.org/virtual-job/ URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/virtual-career-resource-expo-2021/ CATEGORIES:FEATURED,OWD,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EVENT_OWD-Virtual-Job-Fair400x210.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210918T022922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210918T022922Z UID:236840-1633015800-1633021200@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Marketing Your Business in the New Normal DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou must be 21 years or older to attend this session. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/marketing-your-business-in-the-new-normal/ CATEGORIES:CEI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CEI2_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211002 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210601T171225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T195205Z UID:99122-1633046400-1633132799@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Deadline to Register for 2021 STRIVE Core Training Cohort 6 DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nRegister at https://urbanleaguela.org/strive-core-training/ URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/register-for-2021-strive-core-training-cohort-6/ CATEGORIES:OWD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EVENT_OWD-STRIVE-CORE400x210.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210826T161413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T171527Z UID:236407-1633456800-1633464000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Orleans Parish City Council Forum: At-Large 1 & 2\, District B Forum DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting 2021 Voter Empowerment Forums on local races for the October election. \nRegister for our Candidate Forum for the At-large and District B race. \nRegister at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M7LIzAFrSXuKJCThOqJvdQ \n  URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/oct5forum/ CATEGORIES:ULLA General,Wake Up Geaux Vote ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WakeUpGeauxVoteb_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210826T161710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T171451Z UID:236409-1633543200-1633550400@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Orleans Parish City Council Forum: District C & E Forum DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting 2021 Voter Empowerment Forums on local races for the October election. \nRegister for our Candidate Forum for the District C & E race. \nRegister at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V7wiAjf5QiyBEaqWxASBVg URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/oct6forum/ CATEGORIES:ULLA General,Wake Up Geaux Vote ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WakeUpGeauxVoteb_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20210826T162302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T185304Z UID:236411-1633629600-1633635000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Orleans Parish City Council Forum: District D Forum DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting 2021 Voter Empowerment Forums on local races for the October election. \nRegister for our Candidate Forum for the District D race. \nRegister at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IGGDlOQTTkqIprFeX0E55w \n  URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/oct7forum/ CATEGORIES:ULLA General,Wake Up Geaux Vote ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WakeUpGeauxVoteb_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20211001T194056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T194056Z UID:237013-1634043600-1634050800@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 Perspectives: Session 1 - Respond\, Rethink\, Reimagine DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n• How to assess the impact of COVID-19 and other disasters on your businesses \n• Gain insights on new market opportunities that exist for your business \n• How to assess the feasibility\, profitability\, and scalability of new business opportunities \nDuring 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. \nThe facilitator for this series will be Malaika Moran\, Owner and Lead Strategist of SocialStep Marketing and Consulting. \nThere 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 receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/covid-19-perspectives-session-1-respond-rethink-reimagine/ CATEGORIES:CEI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CEI2_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232434 CREATED:20211001T194848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T194848Z UID:237020-1634059800-1634067000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Construction Law Academy: Session 1- Understanding and Negotiating Contract Terms DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics discussed include: Change Orders\, Abandonment\, Warranties\, Termination\, Unenforceable\, etc. \nSession Presenter: Denise C. Puente – Partner at Simon\, Peragine\, Smith\, & Redfearn\, L.L.P. \nThere is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. \nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1787849204798320653 URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/construction-law-academy-session-1-understanding-and-negotiating-contract-terms/ CATEGORIES:CEI_DBE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EVENTCEI-General-Event-400x210-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR