LADOTD: Government Contracting 101 + DBE Certification

For small, woman-owned, minority, and disadvantaged businesses seeking government contracts and understanding the basics of how local, state and federal agencies procure products and services are critical. Understanding the bidding, award, performance, and contract management processes that support government procurement activities can be a game-changer and time-saver for your business. During this session, small business owners will obtain key information on the procurement processes of local, state, and federal government agencies and insights on how to best position the business for successful bids and subsequent awards. There is no cost to attend this informational webinar, however, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3358646696740385292. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Second Chance Virtual Career & Resource Expo

The Office of Workforce Development, in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, the Louisiana Workforce Commission, and Oxfam, is hosting a Second Chance Virtual Virtual Career & Resource Expo for justice-involved/returning citizens. The expo will help assist qualified and professional candidates who are returning citizens seeking employment. The Urban League of Louisiana will also host an Hour of Power during the career & resource expo which will answer questions regarding expungements and focus on the following: Real-time information on the current job market Current Hiring Needs Application and Hiring Processes Interview Tips Networking Opportunities Register at https://urbanleaguela.org/virtual-job/ To join the Second Chance Hour of Power for Justice-Involved Job Seekers, please visit: https://urbanleaguela-org.zoom.us/j/99158372512?pwd=ZDd6MDdzYXhvOGg1cG4rOHhibjRKZz09 Passcode: 440947

Second Chance Virtual Career & Resource Expo: Hour of Power

Join local thought leaders for a candid discussion about expungements, as well as receive important COVID-19 facts and information from LA-CEAL to protect you and your family. Featured Speakers Patrick Young -  Director, Mayor’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention Sarah Whittington - Staff Attorney, Justice and Accountability Center Calvin Pep - Director, Cure Violence NOLA Daniel Sarpong, PhD - Director, Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education, Professor, Xavier University This session is hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana's Office of Workforce Development To join, please visit: https://urbanleaguela-org.zoom.us/j/99158372512?pwd=ZDd6MDdzYXhvOGg1cG4rOHhibjRKZz09 Passcode: 440947

GiveNOLA Day 2021

The 2021 GiveNOLA Day will take place Tuesday, May 4 from midnight to midnight. Your donation on GiveNOLA Day will help us continue to be a leading organization in the fight against the challenges of the pandemic as well as assisting African Americans and other communities seeking equity to secure economic self-reliance, parity, and civil rights. Mark your calendars for May 4 and we hope you can help us make a difference! If you would like to donate earlier, you can send in your donation starting Tuesday, April 20 and your donation will be processed on May 4. Click here to bookmark our GiveNOLA Day site and donate on May 4

Grow with Google, Session 4: Make Your Website Work for You

In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. Course Facilitator: A native of Baton Rouge, Orhan Mc Millan has been in the web development and graphic design industry for over 19 years. He is founder and managing partner of DezinsINTERACTIVE. He and his team provide award winning branding, web and marketing services to start-ups, established businesses, associations and non-profits. There is no cost attend; however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat!

May Mask Giveaway

Urban League of Louisiana HQ 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 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. Drive by for free face masks at our office headquarters.

Accounting Basics for Entrepreneurs

Please register for "Accounting and Financial Management, Session 1: Accounting Basics" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8883306698244066063. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Session I: Accounting Basics When you start a new business, accounting may be one of the topics that causes you anxiety and confusion. However, understanding the principals of accounting and effectively understanding and managing your finances is essential to profitable and sustainable business. During this session, entrepreneurs will be introduced to basic accounting principles, accounting concepts, and accounting terminology. Some of the basic accounting terms that you will learn include revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. You will become familiar with accounting debits and credits and how to record transactions. You will also learn the 3 essential financial statements and how they depict the financial health of your business at given points in time. 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/8883306698244066063. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. In order to attend, all participants must be a Certified Small […]

Strategic Planning & Financial Statements Analysis

Please register for "Accounting and Financial Management, Session 2: Strategic Planning and Financial Statements Analysis" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7729548465288547087. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Once entrepreneurs understand the basic accounting principles and financial statements, it is important to understand your financial position in the context of your business plan, including short and long term goals. During this session, attendees will learn how to incorporate their current financial position and goals into their strategic planning process. Attendees will also learn best practices for effectively managing finances to ensure the financial viability, profitably, and sustainability of their business. Topics include: - Budgeting Basics - How Not to Comingle Personal and Business Transactions - Developing a Debt Management Plan - Lean Operating Concepts This series will close with a discussion on best practices for identifying financial accounting software and the right accounting/bookkeeping service provider. 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/7729548465288547087. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. In order to attend, all participants must be a Certified Small […]

Best Practices in Financial Management & Tax Planning Basics

Please register for "Accounting and Financial Management, Session 3: Best Practices in Financial Management and Tax Planning Basics" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9141126781794930191. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. During this session, attendees will take a deeper dive into the concept of financial management as critical component of launching and growing their small businesses. Specifically, most entrepreneurs find it difficult to appropriately budget, separate personal from business accounts, properly manage debt, and operate a lean operation. Attendees will also learn best practices for effectively managing finances to ensure the financial viability, profitably, and sustainability of their business. Topics include: - Budgeting Basics - How Not to Comingle Personal and Business Transactions - Developing a Debt Management Plan - Lean Operating Concepts This series will close with a discussion on best practices for identifying financial accounting software and the right accounting/bookkeeping service provider. 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/9141126781794930191. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. In order to attend, all participants must be a Certified Small and […]

Grow with Google, Session 5: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics

Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. Course Facilitator: A native of Baton Rouge, Orhan Mc Millan has been in the web development and graphic design industry for over 19 years. He is founder and managing partner of DezinsINTERACTIVE. He and his team provide award winning branding, web and marketing services to start-ups, established businesses, associations and non-profits. 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://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3842466997228375312

LA CEAL Covid-19 Vaccine Awareness Webinar

Join Urban League of Louisiana Young Professionals, Guild, and ULEAD Alumni as we learn more about the state of Covid-19. The Louisiana Community Engagement Alliance Against Covid-19 Disparities (LA-CEAL) will answer all questions many have about the vaccine and other Covid inquiries.   Register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hq1QcxNXQOimbns0CL0t-g

LADOTD: Leveraging Small Business Certs for Contractors + DBE Certification

Please register for "LADOTD: Leveraging Small Business Certifications for Contractors + DBE Certification" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/117593182399458827. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. There are a number of business certifications that can assist small businesses with gaining access to public and private contracting opportunities. Understanding which certifications are right for your construction firm is essential to leveraging these resources to support your business growth and capacity-building. During this session, contractors will learn about the various business certifications that are available and gain valuable insights on how they can best be leveraged. Certifications covered include SEBD, WBE, MBE, DBE, LA UCP, SLDBE, WSOB, EDWSOB, VSOB, SDVSOB, SBA 8(a) Program, HubZone, and Hudson Initiative. There is no cost to attend this informational webinar, however, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/117593182399458827. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.