The U. S. Treasury Department has authorized another round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), designed to assist businesses and nonprofit organizations that have faced financial challenges related to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Urban League of Louisiana has partnered with Hope Credit Union to assist clients in determining eligibility, completing the application process, and managing […]
Capital access and growth are long-standing pain points of minority-owned businesses across the nation and in the Greater New Orleans (GNO) region. Minority-owned businesses, consequentially, have been disproportionately affected during the current economic downturn. As such, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) and the Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA) are hosting a series of virtual […]
Capital access and growth are long-standing pain points of minority-owned businesses across the nation and in the Greater New Orleans (GNO) region. Minority-owned businesses, consequentially, have been disproportionately affected during the current economic downturn. As such, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) and the Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA) are hosting a series of virtual […]
There are various marketing tactics that small business owners can use to reach and influence their target markets – events, direct mail, email, social media, content strategy, street teams, couponing, webinars, seminars, partnerships, and other activities that will help you gain access to customers. However, deploying marketing tactics without a targeted strategy can yield minimal […]
Growth-oriented entrepreneurs are always exploring new and innovate ways to increase customer reach and convert potential clients to actual customers. With increased competition and a surge in the need for digital marketing, entrepreneurs must understand the importance of utilizing the latest, most effective technologies to increase the number and effectiveness of its interactions with existing […]
E-commerce has become the rule, rather than the exception, in conducting business. Most entrepreneurs now find it imperative to in selling products, and even many services. During this session, entrepreneurs will learn several ways to sell products and/or services online. Attendees will learn how they can sell items through Etsy, eBay, Shopify, and more. This […]
The February 12th job fair will be filling Civil Service jobs with the Louisiana Workforce Commission for Unemployment Insurance Claims Processors. To register, visit https://urbanleaguela.org/virtual-job/
Construction firms understand that hard work has to happen before a single shovel ever hits the ground during the continuous construction-bid-proposal process. Submitting effective proposals and winning bids is at the heart of what contractors do, and developing this as a core competency is critical to building a profitable and sustainable business. For general contractors, […]
NOLAYP February General Body Meeting. Join us in learning strategies for achieving bliss, balance, and black excellence! This event will be virtual via Zoom. Our featured speaker is Tyler Litt. Tyler has worked in professional roles such as analyst, instructor, consultant, coordinator, and director. She is an ambassador for the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce, […]
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 1: Understanding […]
Come join in the discussion presented by the mortgage team of IberiaBank/First Horizon. Take advantage of the opportunity to get this valuable information directly from the source who also been a long time supporter of both our Urban League of Louisiana Young Professionals and Guild chapters. Looking to buy your first home? Want to know […]
Urban League of Louisiana's Office of Workforce Development is bringing back their Virtual Job Fairs to connect job seekers to current job openings in essential industries. With unemployment numbers in the state continuing to rise, the Office of Workforce Development is encouraging job seekers to take advantage of our new state of the art virtual […]
