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. Bidding on public and private contracts can be a game changer for small businesses. However, the goal is to win and leverage these contracts to increase operational and financial capacity, create new jobs, and become a scalable business. During this session, participants will gain insights on how to successfully bid on public and private contracting opportunities. This session combines best practices for “bidding to win” with real life examples used to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the bidding process. Designed for new and seasoned contractors, this session will provide a roadmap to executing successful bid strategies, leading to increased business opportunities and improved organizational outcomes. This session will be facilitated by Courtney Elzey, President and CEO, MCDS, LLC. This series is sponsored by the Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. To participate, attendees […]

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 - 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. There is no cost to attend. However, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2370258330093916000

The latest evolution of UDA's top-rated online construction management software, ConstructionOnline 2023, delivers hundreds of new updates and enhancements, alongside world-class construction estimating, scheduling, and project management solutions - optimized to deliver meaningful ROI to professional construction companies. Join us on Thursday, November 30, 9:00am-1:00pm, at Urban League of Louisiana, 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue, Suite 110, New Orleans, LA 70119. During this session, participants will learn how ConstructionOnline 2023 can power your company’s success, including how you can: - Stand out from the competition with unlimited styling options for fully customized proposals from the brand-new OnPoint™ Proposal Wizard - Track profits, delays, and more at-a-glance with the latest information through Project Health Dashboards - Power-up project schedules with SmartLink™ - connect Schedule Tasks & To Dos to provide the ultimate in detail and direction for your team - Get detailed insights into predicted cash inflow and outflow with new TrueVision™ Cash Flow Reports - Find what you're looking for in a flash with the new, platform-wide Search, Filter, and Sort options - Optimize efficiency and avoid mitigate conflicts with ResourceTrak™ and enhanced trade-based resource management This workshop will be facilitated by Frank Johnson, III, Senior Business Advisor and Contractor Specialist […]