District 7 - we need you to Wake Up and Geaux Vote Saturday, June 12 for the special primary election for Louisiana State Senate! District 7 covers West Bank, Algiers, and parts of Jefferson Parish. Not sure if you are eligible? Find your district at https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/FindMyLegislators.aspx to see. Visit urbanleaguela.org/vote for more information and social shareables.
The Urban League of Louisiana's Parent Information Center believes that all students have the right to a quality and equitable education and that parents have the most authentic voice to challenge inequities through engagement and organized advocacy efforts. The PRIDE Leadership Academy offers participants an opportunity to learn current education policies and challenges in New Orleans, develop and enhance advocacy skills, develop and execute an advocacy project with the guidance of mentors and Urban League staff. The Academy will consist of 12 weekly training sessions (via Zoom) starting May 20. Sessions will take place from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. To register, click here. For more information, email PIC@urbanleaguela.org or call 504.827.1245.
For contractors, the metrics needed to gauge the effectiveness of your construction business can be overwhelming. Between balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements, it’s not always clear what all of these numbers are supposed to mean for the health of your company. That’s where financial ratios come in. Financial ratios are key equations you can use to sort through your numbers and get a clearer look at how well your construction business is performing. Understanding how to calculate and read financial ratios can also help you predict future outcomes for your business — like whether you might get approved for a loan or whether you could be heading toward cash problems! Join the Urban League of Louisiana's Contractor's Resource Center on Tuesday, June 15th from 10-11:30a CT, to learn more about understanding financials for construction contractors. This event is sponsored by Chevron. All contractors are welcomed to attend. There is no cost to attend; however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat! 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/regi.../5656356620525289230. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about […]
Join us on Tuesday, June 15 at 6 PMCT to learn more about the state of Covid-19 and vaccine awareness. The webinar will be presented by Louisiana Community Engagement Alliance Against Covid-19 Disparities (LA-CEAL). Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89948998895?pwd=NGxzOGk2a3U0WkJkalYwUklIOEZndz09
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the City of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish recognize the challenges that local businesses are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet the short-term financial needs of microenterprises and small businesses, the Resilient Restart EBR: Small Business Micro-grants Program offers one-time, micro-grants of $2,500 to eligible entities that have been impacted by COVID-19. Recipients may use these funds for rent, utilities, inventory, accounts payable, fixed costs, employee wages and benefits. To learn more about Resilient Restart EBR, please join us for a special webinar session, during which potential applicants will learn more about the program’s eligibility requirements and the application process. If you have questions about the required documentation, we encourage you to join. Register today! Additional sessions will be held, as well. This program is activated by the CARES Act through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant Program with additional funding from Investar Bank, GMFS LLC, Postelthwaite & Netterville, and ExxonMobil. This program is being administered by the Urban League of Louisiana. For more information about the Resilient Restart EBR program, including eligibility requirements and required documents, please visit https://urbanleaguela.org/restartebr/. There is no cost to […]
The Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Roundtables, based on a shared value for peer-to-peer learning, seek to help members grow in their business and personal capabilities through monthly roundtable meetings that adhere to PeerSpectives protocols and engage every member fully. The purpose the SEBD Roundtables is to: -To develop the roundtable members’ abilities to make excellent decisions in the areas of their business and personal lives. -To develop roundtable members’ abilities to make progress in the areas of their lives that lead to exceptional growth—both personally and professionally. Our roundtable will use the language protocol as follows: -Speak from experience rather than give advice -Ask clarifying questions—no interrogation or “telling” others what to do -During experience share, speak from experience The program includes a commitment of 10 roundtable meetings between August 2021 and June 2022. 15-18 SEBD certified businesses will be accepted into the program. Sessions will take place online on Wednesdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Sessions will be held on the following dates: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Wednesday, June […]
Discover Google tools that can help business owners work and manage their business during this time of uncertainty. Plus, get insights on more online and timely resources for small businesses. In this workshop, we’ll discuss: - How to update critical business information online - Keep customers informed - Conduct virtual meetings - Access important files from anywhere. Course Facilitator: Brandon C. Armant has nearly twenty years of experience in public relations, media relations, marketing, crisis management, and journalism; and he serves as the CEO and President of BAMM | A Communications Company that he founded in 2012. 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/2981187653354311952
The Urban League of Louisiana is helping the community mask up to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Drive by for free face mask, hand sanitizer, and other items. This will be the final giveaway.
During this workshop, participants will gain insights on how to best position their business for capital access and growth, including loan programs specifically for DBEs. In addition, existing and aspiring DBE firms will learn the principles of estimating for developing winning bids, best practices in financial statements analysis, and important steps on how to best prepare to access capital. This session will also include an overview of the LAUCP DBE Certification including eligibility requirements and the application process. All current DBEs and aspiring DBEs are welcomed to attend. There is no cost to attend; however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat! https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6113996449350931469
Face your financial fears and take control of your money. Get educated on financial matters and learn how to save for the future, lower debt, prepare for emergencies, safeguard with insurance, and grow your money through investments. Being smart with your money will build your confidence so you can focus on small steps and reach all your financial goals. This workshop will answer these big questions: - What stresses you and what motivates you about finances? - What can you do to really take charge of your money? - How can you educate yourself to be confident about your finances? - Why do you need to be confident about your finances? - What are your short-, medium-, and long-term goals? - Why is saving important, and should your plan change over time? During this session, a Regions associate will walk small businesses through the answers to these questions and provide guidance to get you on the road to financial wellbeing. This webinar is a part of the Regions Next Step Seminar Series. There is no cost to attend; however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat!
Learn about Google tools that can help you work and stay productive no matter where you are. Plus, get tips on more free online resources to help you gain new digital skills. In this session, we’ll show you how to: - How to schedule and host effective virtual meetings - Discover, collaborate on documents with others in real time - Access your files from anywhere Course Facilitator: Brandon C. Armant has nearly twenty years of experience in public relations, media relations, marketing, crisis management, and journalism; and he serves as the CEO and President of BAMM | A Communications Company that he founded in 2012. 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/7034900107987762192
Session 1: Understanding and Improving Your Personal Financial Position | Tuesday, July 13 | 12:30p-2:30p During this workshop, participants will learn what it means to become bankable and how the personal finances of the entrepreneur are connected to the business. This session includes a deep dive into the components of a personal financial statement and why it is such a critical part of the funding package for small businesses. Attendees will also examine the debt to income ratio versus the debt service coverage, as well as, one’s personal credit score versus the business’ credit score. This interactive session will also allow participants to begin the process of developing their own personal and business budgets to form the foundation of their financial statements. Register for Session 1 here Session 2: Examining Your Business' Financial State and Needs for Growth | Wednesday, July 14 | 12:30p-2:30p During this session, participants gain insights into how to get their business finances in order including ensuring that your balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows are accurate. Attendees will receive tips on accounting systems, banking, equity needs and other important aspects of becoming bankable. Participants will also learn how to examine the financial […]
