Latest Past Events

UDA ConstructionOnline 2023

Urban League of Louisiana HQ 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans

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 […]

Free

Crew Management: Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining an All Star Team

Virtual

Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Tuesday, November 28, 10:00am-11:30am, for “Crew Management: Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining an All Star Team”. 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. 2023 is expected to yield an increase in public and private construction projects across the U.S. This is great for the industry, however, this also means that small business contractors must be prepared for the competitive landscape that is sure to impact how you recruit, hire, and train a best-in-class crew. It is critical that owners have a strategic plan to efficiently manage and retain your field crew. This is essential to staying on budget and on schedule, and can lead to increased profitability. During this session, construction managers and owners will learn how to build a foundation for a successful field crew which requires processes, discipline and the proper resources. This session will dive into best practices for recruiting, hiring, developing, managing, and retaining an all-star team! This class will be facilitated by Courtney Elzey, Principal, MCDS, LLC. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to […]

Free

Women’s Entrepreneurship Week: Hope2Women Summit

Hyatt Regency 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans

Sponsored by First Horizon, AARP, Mastercard, Chevron, and UPS The WEW: Hope2Women Summit is hosted in collaboration with the Association of Women’s Business Centers. Powered by the network of Women’s Business Centers across the United States, Hope2Women creates additional pathways for women entrepreneurs to access customized learning opportunities, expert coaching, peer networks, and other targeted programs needed to successfully start and grow their businesses. Join the Urban League of Louisiana as we host a full-day of content curated just for women entrepreneurs! This will be a day filled with a host of dynamic speakers, workshops, networking opportunities, and resources-sharing. The cost to attend is $100/person + fees. Each ticket includes admission to all plenary and breakout sessions, breakfast (opening plenary), and lunch (plenary luncheon). Register today to reserve your spot! Opening Plenary + Breakfas 8:30am-10:00am: Breakfast Buffet Open 9:00am: Welcome Remarks 9:30am-10:30am: The State of Women-owned Small Businesses Christina Hale, Assistant Administrator, Office of Women’s Business Ownership, SBA Sima Ladjevardian, Chair of the National Women’s Business Council Phala K. Mire, President & CEO, Women’s Business Enterprise Council - South Janea Jamison, Office of Advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration, Region 6 Advocate Moderator: Corinne Goble, President & CEO, Association of Women’s […]