Wealth Building Wednesdays: Preparing Your Kids for Financial Success
2024-01-17 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join the Urban League of Louisiana for Wealth Building Wednesdays! This monthly webinar series is designed to provide communities across Louisiana with insights, tools, and practical steps to develop healthy financial habits, become financially independent, effectively manage risks, and chart a pathway towards generational wealth creation. Sessions take place on Wednesdays each month, 6:00pm-7:30pm. Register today to reserve your spot…and share with a friend or family member!
In the quest to achieve generational wealth, many find it difficult to change bad habits, let alone teach their kids the road to financial fitness. However, teaching kids basic money management skills is a great way to give them a head start financially and can set them up for a bright future!
There are many healthy habits, tools, and resources that you can teach your kids at any age about money management including:

Understanding how credit works
Managing debt
Developing a savings plan
Spending wisely
Optimizing earnings
and budgeting effectively

During this session, learn a few key steps that you can incorporate into your family’s daily habits to set your kids up for future financial success! This session will be facilitated by Ricardo D. Thomas, ChFEBC, RFC®, Financial Consultant, THOMAS-WADDELL & Associates.
There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!

Market to Win: Best Practices in Content Marketing for Your Small Business
2024-01-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join the Urban League of Louisiana for its new “WIN Series for Entrepreneurs”. This 4-part series is designed for aspiring and existing small business owners who are looking to develop key entrepreneurial skills that can be leveraged to start, grow, and scale their business. This series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program.
Businesses today compete in an ever-evolving landscape, and must constantly stay on top of the most relevant and effective marketing strategies and tactics that can build brand awareness and grow your audience. This means developing a deep understanding of your target audience and using tools that create user experiences that will convert and retain the most profitable customers.
During this session, participants will learn from three women leaders in marketing and brand management about the trends that are shaping how small businesses market their products and services, including:

Best practices in building brand equity
Understanding and leveraging consumer behavior
Interactive content marketing
Omnichannel marketing
Other content marketing strategies

Facilitator: Tiffany Langlinais, President & CEO, Freret Napoleon
This series is sponsored by the Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. To participate, attendees must be or become certified through the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. Visit https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/program/small-and-emerging-business-development-program to get certified today!
There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!

QuickBooks Online – Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Tasks and Maintenance
2024-01-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. Now is a great time to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way! Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center for its 3-part 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.
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
How to create custom fields to track income/expenses

Attendees will also learn how to run other reports that are specific to your business that will help with optimizing operations.
This series is sponsored by Mastercard and Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. To participate, attendees must be or become certified through the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. Visit https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/program/small-and-emerging-business-development-program to get certified today!
Course Facilitator: Lori Jackson, MSC Financial Services
There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!

Opportunities Outlook Quarterly Convening for DBE Contractors
2024-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Urban League of Louisiana HQ, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States
Join the Urban League of Louisiana for its signature “Opportunities Outlook Quarterly Convening”. These quarterly, in-person meet-ups feature procurement officers and/or prime contractors who will provide DBEs and other diverse businesses with updates on bid opportunities, as well as, required steps and best practices for doing business with their organizations. These events also provide an opportunity for more direct networking between DBEs and procurement officers and/or primes.
The event will take place at the Urban League of Louisiana, 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue, Suite 110. Breakfast will be provided.
This quarter’s featured speakers and organizations include:

Paula Roddy, DOTD Program Director, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Lauren Marshall, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Woodward Design + Build
Jean-Marc Villain, System Director of Supplier Inclusion & Community, Ochsner Health
Paige Adams, Director, Business Development – Member Diversity Offerings, Vizient, Inc.

There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!

Price to Win: Developing a Profitable Pricing Strategy
2024-01-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join the Urban League of Louisiana for its new “WIN Series for Entrepreneurs”. This 4-part series is designed for aspiring and existing small business owners who are looking to develop key entrepreneurial skills that can be leveraged to start, grow, and scale their business. This series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program.
One of the major challenges that most small businesses face is knowing how to properly price its products and services to ensure increased sales and profitability. While there are several factors to consider, such as understanding your customers, costs, and competition, it is imperative that entrepreneurs “do the work” to determine their optimal pricing strategy.
During this session, small businesses will learn key strategies and tactics to guide them in positioning and pricing their services for profit.
Attendees will learn:

The 4 types of pricing strategies for service-based businesses and when to use which ones
How to actually know when it’s time to increase your prices
The profit-building way to offer incentives without discounting

This session will be facilitated by Desiree Young, Founder and President, VentureWalk Business Partners and WinFish.
This series is sponsored by the Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. To participate, attendees must be or become certified through the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. Visit https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/program/small-and-emerging-business-development-program to get certified today!
There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!

Pitch to Win: Becoming Your Brand’s #1 Ambassador
2024-02-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join the Urban League of Louisiana for its new “WIN Series for Entrepreneurs”. This 4-part series is designed for aspiring and existing small business owners who are looking to develop key entrepreneurial skills that can be leveraged to start, grow, and scale their business. This series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program.
In this highly competitive, digital age of social media, digital marketing, and now even AI, building brand equity through compelling connections and storytelling can take your brand to new heights, especially for smaller, younger brands who are just getting their footing.
A great brand ambassador is someone who understands what your brand stands for, who believes in your brand and is thrilled to spread the word. As your business’ founder and the product’s creator, you should be your brand’s number one ambassador.
During this session, you will learn:

How to identify your unique communication style and how to use it to inform AND influence
The art of story and how to use it to sell, tell and show results
How to deliver concise answers to “What do you do and What can you do for me?” that create compelling conversations and close deals

This session will be facilitated by Desiree Young, Founder and President, VentureWalk Business Partners and WinFish.
This series is sponsored by the Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. To participate, attendees must be or become certified through the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. Visit https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/program/small-and-emerging-business-development-program to get certified today!
There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!

Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Virtual Series)
2024-02-17 10:00 - 2024-04-13 12:30 | Virtual
Get the Help You Need to Start Your Business the Right Way!
Ready to get started? Classes will take place on Saturdays, February 17 – April 13, 10:00am-12:30pm. There is no cost to attend this series. All classes will be held online via the GoToTraining online platform. Please note that this is a multiple-day training series and cannot be split.
Have you recently started your own business and realized that you need help? Are you unsure if you have explored all of the tools and resources needed to ensure your success? Would you like more in-depth assistance with your business planning? If so, Start Up! Louisiana is for you!
Start Up! Louisiana is a 9-session, entrepreneurial training program that teaches new entrepreneurs how to launch their business ventures the right way. This series provides best practices for how to build a solid business foundation that ensures success.
Topics covered focus on developing your entrepreneurial mindset, starting lean, understanding business financials, and how to effectively market to your target customer. Participants also receive individual business counseling and access to other support services and resources needed to successfully launch and grow!
This series is sponsored by the Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. To participate, attendees must be or become certified through the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. Visit https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/program/small-and-emerging-business-development-program to get certified today!
Start Up! Louisiana 2024 Class Schedule

Saturday, February 17 | Session 1: Becoming an Entrepreneur
Saturday, February 24 | Session 2: The Lean Start-up Model
Saturday , March 2 | Session 3: Understanding Business Financials
Saturday, March 9 | Session 4: The Customer Decision Journey
Saturday, March 16 | Session 5: Marketing Your Business
Saturday, March 23 |Session 6: Exceptional Customer Service
Saturday, March 30| Session 7: Forecasting 101
Saturday, April 6 | Session 8: Preparing to Access Capital
Saturday, April 13 | Session 9: Start Up! Louisiana Plan of Action

If you should have any questions, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.
There is no cost to participate, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!

Scale Up! Louisiana - Lafayette
2024-02-27 17:30 - 2024-04-23 20:00 | Downtown Convention Center, Lafayette, 124 S. Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
Scale Up! Louisiana is a statewide, community-based, entrepreneurial education intensive hosted by Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. This program provides early-stage, women- and minority-owned firms with the education and resources needed for scalability and profitability.
This cohort of the Scale Up! Louisiana program is specifically designed to support businesses in Lafayette and surrounding areas, and is sponsored by First Horizon and Louisiana Economic Development. This program is also funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
In order to participate, entrepreneurs must commit to a hybrid business education program that is delivered via:

4, 2.5-hour In-Person Class Sessions (Sessions 1, 4, 9, 10)
6, 2.5-hour web class sessions, and
5, 45-minute pre-recorded web sessions.

Participants must also commit to utilizing additional resources and services to support their business outside of curriculum, including: counseling sessions, technical assistance, business plan assignments, and meetings with an assigned business advisor.
Classes will take place February 27-April 23, 2024 with a hybrid schedule. Sessions 1, 4, 9, and 10 will take place in-person on Tuesdays, 5:30pm-8:00pm, at the Downtown Convention Center, 124 S. Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. All other sessions will take place on Fridays, 9:30am-12:00pm, virtually.
Eligibility Criteria: In order to participate, small businesses must:

Be located in Lafayette and surrounding parishes an in operation for at least 2 years
Have at least $30,000 in documented revenue for the previous tax year
Have a desire to scale
Have access to the internet and a computer with a camera at home

In addition, eligible business owners must be or become certified through the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program.
Up to 30 business owners from the Lafayette area will be selected. Participants will be chosen based on 1.) the applicant’s ability to meet the eligibility requirements; 2.) the growth potential of the business; and 3.) the applicant’s desire to learn and grow in an interactive, online environment.
This series is sponsored by the Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. To participate, attendees must be or become certified through the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. Visit https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/program/small-and-emerging-business-development-program to get certified today!
Applications are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 16.

Energy Apprenticeship Career & Resource Expo
2024-02-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Urban League of Louisiana HQ, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States
Join us for an Energy Apprenticeship Career & Resource EXPO in partnership with the Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Louisiana Community & Technical Colleges System.

Learn about future opportunities for education and training related to clean and renewal energy and hydrogen jobs. Talk directly with employers who are hiring and the institutions providing training to help you join the energy workforce. Visit https://urbanleaguela.org/energy-apprenticeship-expo-2024/ to register to attend!

LADOTD: Get Bonded: Strategies to Enhance Your Bonding Capacity
2024-02-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Thursday, February 29, 10:00am-11:30am, for “Get Bonded: Strategies to Enhance Your Bonding Capacity”. This virtual session is a part of a series of monthly workshops hosted in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services program.
Register today at https://tinyurl.com/h6y4sbv5.

LADOTD: Access to Opportunities: How to Find and Successfully Bid on LADOTD Projects
2024-03-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Thursday, March 28, 10:00am-11:30am, for “Access to Opportunities: How to Find and Successfully Bid on LADOTD Projects”. This virtual session is a part of a series of monthly workshops hosted in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services program.
Register today at https://tinyurl.com/4su7t3np.

2024 Listen and Learn Tour: Monroe
2024-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Louisiana Delta Community College, 7500 Millhaven Road, Monroe, LA, 71203, United States
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2024 Listen and Learn Tour: Shreveport
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Morning Star Baptist Church, 5240 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, LA, 71109, United States

2024 Listen and Learn Tour: Alexandria
2024-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Zion Hill Church, 12 Hunter Street, Pineville, 71360, United States

2024 Listen and Learn Tour: Lake Charles
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Rep. Wilford Carter’s Legislative Office, 1025 Mill St., Lake Charles, LA, 70601, United States

2024 Listen and Learn Tour: Lafayette
2024-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 | James R. Oliver Hall Auditorium and Lobby (Room 112), 301 E. Lewis Street, Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States

2024 Listen and Learn Tour: Baton Rouge
2024-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Charles R. Kelly Community Center, 3535 Riley Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70805, United States

2024 Listen and Learn Tour: New Orleans
2024-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Urban League of Louisiana HQ, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States

2024 Big Health Event
2024-09-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Register for this event

Energy Apprenticeship Career & Resource Expo
2024-11-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Urban League of Louisiana HQ, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States
Join us for the Energy Apprenticeship Career & Resource Expo, held in partnership with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, the Louisiana Community & Technical Colleges System, and the H2theFuture Project, in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2024.

Learn about future opportunities for education and training related to clean and renewal energy and hydrogen jobs. Talk directly with employers who are hiring and the institutions providing training to help you join the energy workforce. Visit https://urbanleaguela.org/energy-apprenticeship-expo-2024/ to register to attend!

2025 Big Health Event
2025-08-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Shreveport Convenion Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport, LA, 71101

By The People: Council Seat A
2025-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Loyola University Nunemaker Hall, 6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70118
The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9.
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we’re confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish.
Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first.
Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-a-debate-tickets-1538389758179

By The People: City Councilmember At-Large, Division 2
2025-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | McDonogh 35 High School, 4000 Cadillac St., New Orleans, LA, 70122
The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9.
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we’re confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish.
Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first.
Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-council-at-large-division-2-debate-tickets-1538515965669

By The People: Council Seat C
2025-08-19 19:00 - 21:00 | L.B. Landry High School – Auditorium, 1200 L B Landry Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70114
The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9.
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we’re confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish.
Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first.
Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-c-debate-tickets-1538532364719

Bid to Win + Construction Management at Risk
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:30
Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Wednesday, August 20, 10:00am-11:30am, for “Bid to Win + Construction Management at Risk”. This virtual session is a part of a series of monthly events in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services program.
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, a bid-to-win rate of one out of six is standard, and many see less of a conversion rate. During this session, contractors will learn best practices for developing a competitive proposal, including: positioning the firm to move quickly on submitting bid proposals, creating a winning scope sheet, developing and offering a value proposition, and putting your plans into action.
In addition, participants, will gain an understanding of the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method which entails a commitment by the Construction Manager (CM) to deliver the project within a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) which is based on the construction documents and specifications at the time of the GMP.
Facilitator: Frank Johnson, Director, Contractor’s Resource Center, Urban League of Louisiana
There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Email us at WBRC@urbanleaguela.org for any issues receiving it.

By The People: Council Seat D
2025-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Dillard University – Georges Auditorium, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA, 70122
The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9.
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we’re confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish.
Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first.
Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-d-debate-tickets-1538558502899

WIN with NOENMCC Workshop: The Procurement Playbook
2025-08-22 09:30 - 12:00 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
You must register here in order to attend.
Register today for the “WIN with NOENMCC Workshop: The Procurement Playbook”, hosted by the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) Small and Emerging Business Program and the Urban League of Louisiana, on Friday, August 22, 2025, 9:30am-12:00pm, at NOENMCC, 900 Convention Center Blvd., Meeting Room 267, New Orleans, LA 70130.
Some of the biggest obstacles for small businesses seeking to win public and private procurement opportunities are mistakes related to estimating project costs, and challenges in submitting an accurate and complete bid package on time. During Volume 1 of this interactive workshop series, Small and Emerging Businesses that provide general contracting or specialized construction services including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, or janitorial services will learn:

how to do business with NOENMCC,
essential skills in electronic estimating,
best practices in bid preparation, and
step-by-step guidance and tips on how to successfully bid on NOENMCC projects.

After completion of this workshop, participants will leave with the foundational skills and the confidence to start bidding to WIN! Participants should come prepared with a capabilities statement and a laptop fully-charged and ready for use during the session.
This interactive workshop will be facilitated by Frank Johnson, Director, Contractor’s Resource Center, Urban League of Louisiana, and Courtney Elzey, Principal, MCDS, LLC.
There is no cost to attend, however, you must register here in order to attend.
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QuickBooks for Beginners - S3: Accounting Concepts & Maintenance Tasks
2025-08-25 17:30 - 19:30
As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. Now is the time to get the education and support that you need to set up your accounting system and processes the right way.
Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation department on August 11, 18, and 25, from 5:30pm-7:30pm CST, for its 3-part “QuickBooks Online for Beginners” series. During this series, participants will 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. Registration is required for each session.
The series includes the following workshops:

Session 1: Foundations – Get Started and Setup the Right Way
Session 2: Everyday Transactions and Financial Reports
Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Concepts & Maintenance Tasks

QuickBooks Online – Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Concepts and Maintenance Tasks You Must Know
Monday, August 25 | 5:30pm-7:30pm
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. Attendees will also learn how to run other reports that are specific to your business that will help with optimizing operations.
Facilitator: Bridget Kaigler, CPA, CGMA, Principal, Bringing Leadership Back, LLC and Board Chair, Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA)
This series is funded [in part] through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and sponsored by Mastercard and Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. To participate, attendees must be or become certified through the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program.
Visit https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/program/small-and-emerging-business-development-program to get certified today!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.

By The People: Council Seat E
2025-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, 8282 I-10 Service Rd, New Orleans, LA, 70126
The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9.
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we’re confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish.
Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first.
Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-e-debate-tickets-1538571411509

By The People: City Councilmember At-Large, Division 1
2025-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashe Cultural Ars Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70113
The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9.
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we’re confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish.
Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first.
Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-at-large-division-1-debate-tickets-1538573698349
