Urban League of Louisiana

Urban League Voter Registration Phone Bank
2020-10-12 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | LA
The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting a voter registration phone bank as a part of its Wake Up Geaux Vote initiative, a non-partisan, statewide voter education and mobilization effort. Join us in making sure residents across Louisiana are registered to vote! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334670/
Please select the hours that you are able to phone bank between 4pm and 8pm on October 12th.
Virtual phone bank trainings will be provided in advance of the phone bank, and the Urban League will provide the virtual phone bank platform, a call list, and a script. The platform easily tracks responses and outcomes for the calls and uses an anonymous phone number to protect the volunteers’ privacy. Sign up for a training after you sign up to phone bank: https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334823/

Deadline to Register to Vote
2020-10-13 | LA
Register to vote at https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/VoterRegistration.

#LRM-Local Races Matter: A Louisiana Down Ballot Forum
2020-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 | LA
The Urban League of Louisiana has activated its Wake Up Geaux Vote campaign and is hosting four 2020 Voter Empowerment Forums on statewide local races and racial equity in education in New Orleans.
Most people are aware that we will be voting for the next President of the United States on November 3, but just as important are the down-ballot races – those that will impact local policies that affect you, your family, and your future directly. This will be a lively conversation featuring experts from across the state who will be discussing key races statewide, the seven statewide amendments, and will look at the responsibilities of different elected positions.
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IfC30JW7S6uwwEFNv8SUYQ

Free Mask Giveaway (New Orleans)
2020-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Urban League of Louisiana HQ, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States
The Urban League of Louisiana is helping the community mask up to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and follow the Governor’s mandate.

Free Mask Giveaway (Baton Rouge)
2020-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Charles Kelly Center, 3535 Riley St., Baton Rouge, LA, 70805, United States

Urban League Early Voting Phone Bank
2020-10-20 16:00 - 20:00 | LA
The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting an early voting phone bank as a part of its Wake Up Geaux Vote initiative, a non-partisan, statewide voter education and mobilization effort. Join us in making sure residents across Louisiana know they can vote early! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334802/
Please select the hours that you are able to phone bank between 4pm and 8pm on October 20th.
Virtual phone bank trainings will be provided in advance of the phone bank, and the Urban League will provide the virtual phone bank platform, a call list, and a script. The platform easily tracks responses and outcomes for the calls and uses an anonymous phone number to protect the volunteers’ privacy. Early vote phone bank training is available. You can register for a training at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334897/

Deadline to request a mail-in (absentee) ballot
2020-10-30 | LA
Applications can be sent to the registrar of voters by mail, fax, hand delivery, or electronically through the secretary of state’s website at GeauxVote.com by October 30th.
Online Application: You may request an absentee by mail ballot by logging in to the Louisiana Voter Portal and following these steps:

Click the “Search By Voter” button.
Type in your First Name, Last Name and Zip Code or Birth Month and Year and then click the “Submit” button;
Click the “Request Absentee Ballot” link found under the Quick Links heading; and
Complete requested information and submit.

Need help?

View: Video for Completing Absentee by Mail Ballot

Urban League Wake Up Geaux Vote Phone Bank
2020-11-02 16:00 - 20:00 | LA
The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting a voter mobilization phone bank as a part of its Wake Up Geaux Vote initiative, a non-partisan, statewide voter education and mobilization effort. Join us in reminding residents across Louisiana to vote on election day! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334980/
Please select the hours that you are able to phone bank between 4pm and 8pm on November 2nd.
Virtual phone bank trainings will be provided in advance of the phone bank, and the Urban League will provide the virtual phone bank platform, a call list, and a script. The platform easily tracks responses and outcomes for the calls and uses an anonymous phone number to protect the volunteers’ privacy. Training is available. Register for a training session at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/335773/

ELECTION DAY!
2020-11-03 | LA
Q: I am registered, but I’m not sure where my polling location is.
A: Some polling locations may change due to the pandemic. Find your polling location at https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/VoterLogin
Q: I can’t wait to vote, but I’m not sure what will be on the ballot. Can I see it ahead of time so that I can be prepared?
A: Yes! You can view your sample ballot for your precinct at https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/VoterLogin
Q: I know we’re voting for the next President in November, but what else are we voting for?
A: The November 3, 2020 presidential election is a statewide federal election for president, but it also includes congressional, state, and local office races, propositions, and seven constitutional amendments. Be sure you know what’s on your ballot at https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/VoterLogin

Lake Charles Bus to the Polls
2020-11-03 10:00 - 19:00 | LA
The Urban League of Louisiana has activated its Wake Up Geaux Vote campaign, a statewide, non-partisan voter education and mobilization initiative, and will take to the streets of Lake Charles on Election Day to bus residents to the polls for free.
Urban League of Louisiana is offering the free bus rides from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on November 3rd, and will pick up residents at the three following locations in the order listed:
First Stop
Old Triplett’s Parking Lot
2118 Moeling St.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Second Stop
New Covenant Faith Baptist Church
2233 12th St.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Third Stop
Prien Lake Mall Parking Lot (behind JCPenny)
NE Corner; W. Hale and Ernest St.,
Lake Charles, LA 70601
The bus will then drop off residents at the following two polling locations:
Eastwood United Pentecostal
2501 Opelousas St.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Lake Charles Civic Center
900 N Lakeshore Dr.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
The bus will leave from the Old Triplett’s Parking Lot at the top of every hour, visit each pick-up location, drop off at the polls and return to Tripplett’s at every hour on the hour. To abide by safety and social distancing protocols, a maximum of 30-40 people are allowed on the bus at a time. Participating residents are encouraged to remain flexible if utilizing the free bus service to ensure the safety of others. All bus passengers are required to wear facemasks.
“The Urban League of Louisiana has a rich history of engaging residents around voter registration and voting on Election Day,” said Judy Reese Morse, President & CEO of the Urban League of Louisiana. “Lake Charles residents have endured extraordinary hardships this year, so we are excited to remove one obstacle for them to ensure their voices are heard.”
For more information on the Wake Up Geaux Vote Louisiana initiative and to learn about critical information about the upcoming election, visit urbanleaguela.org/vote.

Veterans Small Business Resources Summit
2020-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | LA
The Urban League of Louisiana is pleased to host its 2020 Veterans Small Business Resources Summit in celebration of veterans entrepreneurship, and as an extension of National Veterans Small Business Week (November 2-6). This year’s event will take place on Friday, November 6, 10:00am-12:00pm, and will be hosted online.

During this event, we will shine a light on veteran’s entrepreneurship across the state of Louisiana by sharing the many resources that are available to veterans and their spouses to start and grow their businesses. This year’s event is sponsored by AARP Louisiana, and hosted in association with the Small Business Administration, Louisiana District Office, the Veterans Business Outreach Center – Mississippi State University, and Louisiana Economic Development.
The Urban League of Louisiana is proud to announce Joey Strickland, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, as our special guest speaker.
Joey Strickland was appointed Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs by Governor John Bel Edwards on Jan. 13, 2016. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing five Veterans Homes, four State Veterans Cemeteries, the department’s Parish Service Offices, the Administrative, Contact Assistance, and Claims Divisions, the Military Family Assistance Fund, the Veterans Honor Medal Program, and a myriad of outreach initiatives for Veterans Service Organizations, our homeless, incarcerated, and women Veterans.
Other speakers include:

Troy Broussard, Associate State Director-Advocacy & Outreach, AARP-Louisiana
Mark Scott, Director, Veterans Business Outreach Center, Mississippi State University
Jo Ann Lawrence, Deputy District Director, SBA Louisiana District Office – SBA Programs
Stephanie Hartman, Director, Small Business Services, Louisiana Economic Development, Louisiana Veterans First Initiative
Christina Dayries, Assistant Deputy Director, Grants and Administration, Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Colleen Broussard-Perry, Procurement Counselor, Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

There is no cost to attend this event, however registration is required. Veterans, their spouses, and the general public are welcomed to attend.
Register here.

Small Business Entrepreneurship Summit
2020-11-10 12:30 - 17:30 | LA
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many businesses to adapt as quickly as possible to a new normal. Understanding this challenge, the National Urban League is partnering with leaders across a diverse set of industries to provide guidance on how to retool, rebuild, and rebrand in a COVID-19 world.
Featured will be our own Klassi Duncan, Vice President of our Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation!
Register at: https://nationalurbanleague.salsalabs.org/small-business-entrepreneurship-summit-ng/index.html
For the virtual networking cocktail hour, you must have a Zoom to attend. You can register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldu2srj4tEtwMrQYjTIZcJCE7OJkWMwfO

Veterans Virtual Career & Resource Expo
2020-11-11 09:00 - 13:00 | LA
ULLA’s Office of Workforce Development is hosting a Veterans Virtual Career & Resource Expo on Wednesday, November 11th to connect military veteran job seekers to job openings in essential industries.

This year you may attend from the comfort and safety of your home. The virtual career fair will feature premier employers that represent an array of industries such as Administrative, Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, Management, Technology and Transportation.

Register here.

Deadline to Register to Vote for Runoff
2020-11-14 | LA

Face Mask Giveaway
2020-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Urban League of Louisiana HQ, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States

Early Runoff Voting
2020-11-20 08:30 - 2020-11-28 18:00 | LA
Early voting is Nov. 20-28 from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (excluding Sunday, Nov. 22, Thursday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, Nov. 27 (Acadian Day); early voting is advanced one day because of the holidays).

Sign Up, Stay Informed, & Win A $100 Gift Card
2020-11-30 - 2020-12-31 | LA
The Urban League is initiating their Policy and Social Justice campaign and if you sign up for updates and alerts, you can win $100!
Sign up now here for critical updates about strategies and initiatives that secure parity and civil rights.

Runoff Election Phone Bank
2020-11-30 15:30 - 2020-12-01 19:30 | LA
The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting a voter mobilization phone bank as a part of its Wake Up Geaux Vote initiative, a non-partisan, statewide voter education and mobilization effort. Join us in reminding residents across Louisiana to vote in the runoff election!
By signing up for November 30th and/or December 1, you will have access to the phone bank between the hours of 3:30-7:30 p.m. You do not need to select a specific time.
If you have participated in any of our phone banks before, you will not need to attend a virtual phone bank training. If this will be your first time, we will be provided a training in advance of the phone bank.
The Urban League will provide the virtual phone bank platform, a call list, and a script. The platform easily tracks responses and outcomes for the calls and uses an anonymous phone number to protect the volunteers’ privacy.
Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/363466/

Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot
2020-12-01 08:00 - 16:30 | LA
The deadline to request an absentee by mail ballot is Dec. 1 by 4:30 p.m. You can request an absentee by mail ballot online through our Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of Voters Office (other than military and overseas voters).

Postmark Deadline for Mail in Ballot
2020-12-04 08:00 - 16:30 | LA
The postmark deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted mail ballot is Dec. 4 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).

Election Day Volunteer Opportunity
2020-12-05 10:00 - 16:00 | LA
For the important runoff election on December 5th, join the Urban League of Louisiana in getting out on the streets to encourage voters to get to the polls! We will be out at key intersections across New Orleans with lots of energy andnew non-partisan signs, showing our support for voters.
Volunteers will need to have their own transportation to and from the various location where we will be set up. After you sign up, we will share more details about locations and logistics.
Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/363621/

December Face Mask Giveaway (New Orleans)
2020-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Urban League of Louisiana HQ, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States

December Face Mask Giveaway (Baton Rouge)
2020-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Dr. Martin Lither King Jr. Community Center, 4000 Gus Young Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802, United States

QuickBooks Online, Session 1: Set Up Your Account the Right Way
2021-01-12 18:00 - 20:30 | LA
Please register for “QuickBooks Online, Session 1: Set Up Your Account the Right Way” by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7152171817806408461.
As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. The start of the New Year brings a new opportunity to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way. Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation for this special 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. At the close of the series, participants attending all 3 sessions will receive 6 hours of customized, one-on-one QuickBooks Online training and maintenance support from a Financial Advisor.
This program is sponsored by the United Way Worldwide and BET COVID-19 Relief Effort.
During this session, learn how to get started with QuickBooks Online and receive guidance on the entire setup process. Participants will learn how to how to add your business information, which accounting method to use, how to setup and pull data in from your bank, and so much more! This is a foundational course that will help you establish a solid baseline for your accounting system.
This special session will be facilitated by Lori Jackson, Owner of MSC Financial Services. Lori is a Financial Educator and Coach who helps empower individuals through financial literacy to reach their fullest potential.
There 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/7152171817806408461.

QuickBooks Online, Session 2: Everyday Transactions & Financial Reports
2021-01-13 18:00 - 20:30 | LA
Please register for “QuickBooks Online, Session 2: Everyday Transactions & Financial Reports” by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8284441195509015824.
As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. The start of the New Year brings a new opportunity to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way. Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation for this special 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. At the close of the series, participants attending all 3 sessions will receive 6 hours of customized, one-on-one QuickBooks Online training and maintenance support from a Financial Advisor.
This program is sponsored by the United Way Worldwide and BET COVID-19 Relief Effort.
During this session, participants will learn how to process transactions QuickBooks Online. As a business owner, this is imperative in understanding your sales and expenses, and managing your cash flow. Participants will learn how to customize invoices, create sales receipts, receive and pay money. For those that sell products, this session will also cover how to use QuickBooks Online to track inventory and sales taxes.
This special session will be facilitated by Lori Jackson, Owner of MSC Financial Services. Lori is a Financial Educator and Coach who helps empower individuals through financial literacy to reach their fullest potential.
There 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/8284441195509015824.

QuickBooks Online, Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Tasks & Maintenance
2021-01-14 18:00 - 20:30 | LA
Please register for “QuickBooks Online, Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Tasks & Maintenance” by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3985744356067636752.
As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. The start of the New Year brings a new opportunity to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way. Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation for this special 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. At the close of the series, participants attending all 3 sessions will receive 6 hours of customized, one-on-one QuickBooks Online training and maintenance support from a Financial Advisor.
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.
This special session will be facilitated by Lori Jackson, Owner of MSC Financial Services. Lori is a Financial Educator and Coach who helps empower individuals through financial literacy to reach their fullest potential.
There 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/3985744356067636752.

Getting Your House in Order, Session 1: Get Your Business Established the Right Way
2021-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 | LA
When you start a new business, or if you need to restructure your business, understanding the processes and requirements of setting up your small business and effectively applying the correct information is essential to a profitable and sustainable business. During this session, participants will learn Federal, State and Parish compliance requirements for starting a business. This session will guide participants through the processes and agency portals with “how to” steps. Topics covered include:
*Federal: Employer Identification Number, SAM Registration
*State: Registration, Name Reserved, Industry Insurance, Payroll, Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP)
*Parish: Assumed Name Certificate, Business Licenses, Parish Taxes, Banking Rules
*Other: NAICS Code, DUNS Number, etc.
This session can serve as a refresher course for those who may have already started or completed the steps required to establish a business. This will be a “second look” to check for any inaccuracies or missing elements. If you have not started the process, this will be a time saver for you, a way to start your business the right way!
Course Facilitator and Financial Business Advisor Leontine “Candy” Guimont-Martin is the owner of Martin Business Solution, based in Slidell, Louisiana. Leontine is a Business Developer, Tax Strategist, CFO, Financial Coach and Credit Restoration Expert.
There is no cost to attend this session, however, registration is required. Register today!
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Getting Your House in Order, Session 2: Setting up Your Tax Accounts
2021-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 | LA
Every business has tax liabilities. It is critical that small business owners understand which taxes are required, how often, and how to maintain compliance. This will avoid inaccurate payments or failing to file or pay the necessary taxes for your business. During this session, participants will learn which tax accounts to set up for various types of businesses, including payroll, sales, and excise taxes.
Course Facilitator and Financial Business Advisor Leontine “Candy” Guimont-Martin is the owner of Martin Business Solution, based in Slidell, Louisiana. Leontine is a Business Developer, Tax Strategist, CFO, Financial Coach and Credit Restoration Expert.
There is no cost to attend this session, however registration is required. Register today!
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Getting Your House in Order, Session 3: Get Credit Ready
2021-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | LA
For small business owners, gaining access to funding to start and grow a business is essential. In order to prepare to access credit, owners must prepare and position themselves to meet the funding requirements of lenders. During this session, participants will learn how business credit differs from personal credit and how this is a key component of putting together a bankable business credit profile. Participants will also learn basic business credit terminology, best practices in becoming bankable, and how to become credit compliant through the life of a loan.
Course Facilitator and Financial Business Advisor Leontine “Candy” Guimont-Martin is the owner of Martin Business Solution, based in Slidell, Louisiana. Leontine is a Business Developer, Tax Strategist, CFO, Financial Coach and Credit Restoration Expert.
There is no cost to attend this session, however registration is required. Register today!
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Capital Growth Session I: Is Your Business Bankable?
2021-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | LA
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) will co-host a series of virtual discussions to dissect opportunities for minority-owned small businesses to increase their ability to access capital and to create viable, sustainable ventures that create generational wealth.
In order to build scalable, profitable, and sustainable businesses, minority entrepreneurs must be able to access the necessary funding to increase capacity, integrate technology into their operations, and to implement growth strategies that meet the changing needs of their existing and potential customers.
However, based on data from the Brookings Institute, large banks approve around 60% of loans sought by white small-business owners, 50% of those sought by Hispanic or Latinx small-business owners, and just 29% of those sought by Black small-business owners. In addition, data from McKinsey & Co. shows that only 1% of Black business owners get a bank loan in their first year of business, compared with 7% of white business owners.
During this session, representatives from national and local banks will discuss credit policies/standards, what steps their organizations are taking to reach and fund minority-owned small businesses, and immediate actions that businesses can take to become “bankable.”
Panelists include:
Kathy Saloy, Vice President, Community Development, Hope Credit Union
Brandon Nelson, Vice President, Commercial Leading, Hancock Whitney
Tish Sauerhoff, Manager of Special Projects, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
Amie Barton, SBA Lending Specialist, Commercial Banking, Regions Bank, SLA
Moderator: Klassi Duncan, Vice President, CEI, ULLA
There is no cost to attend this session, however, registration is required.
