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NOEW: A Recipe for Success – Grow Your Food Service Business!

A Recipe for Success: Leveraging Best-in-Class Accelerator Programs to Grow Your Food Service Business Monday, March 27, 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1405 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113 Accelerator programs can be a game-changer for start-ups and growth stage businesses in the food service industry. During the New Orleans Entrepreneur Week’s NOEW In Your Neighborhood series, the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and its partners will share how food service accelerators are helping diverse entrepreneurs to grow and scale their operations through guidance on food costing, operational efficiency, branding and marketing, site selection, expanding to consumer packaged goods, and more! The event will take place on Monday, March 27th, 1:00pm-3:00pm, at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, 1405 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113; and will highlight the PepsiCo Foundation's Black Restaurant Accelerator Program, and feature Louisiana-based, Black-owned food service entrepreneurs who have leveraged the programs benefits to recover, grow, and sustain their operations. This session will also feature insights from PROOF, an accelerator, incubator, and food service consulting firm based in Chattanooga, TN. Founded and led by food and beverage industry veterans, the mission of Proof is to […]

2023 Listen and Learn Tour: Shreveport

Southern University Shreveport Louisiana Jesse N. Stone, Jr. Lecture Hall 3050 Martin Luther King Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

2023 Women in Construction Convening: Pathways to Profits

New Orleans Jaz Market 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA, United States

Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center for the 2023 Women In Construction Convening: Pathways to Profits: Leveraging Innovation for Recovery, Growth, and Sustainability. The event takes place on Thursday, April 27, 2023, 8:30am-4:00pm, at the New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA. We are excited to offer this dynamic event in support of women in construction across Louisiana and invite your to join us! During the past three years, construction firms across Louisiana have been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, Hurricanes Ida and Laura, localized flooding and tornados, and the economic downturn. These events caused delays in projects, labor shortages, supply chain delays, increased material costs, and tightened insurance coverage. Today, many of these issues are still being felt across the region. For construction owners, the need for deliberate strategies for recovery, growth, and sustainability are imperative. During the 2023 Women in Construction Convening, participants will learn about innovative pathways to profitability that can change the trajectory of their business with a focus on risk management, technology enhancements, opportunities in sustainable buildings and green infrastructure, and much more! This day will be packed with insights and best practices from industry […]

Export Dat! Grow Your Small Business by Competing in the Global Marketplace

Port of New Orleans Place | Auditorium 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA, United States

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, Auditorium, New Orleans, LA 70130 Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Tuesday, June 27th for “Export Dat!: Grow Your Small Business by Competing in the Global Marketplace”. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 27th, 9:00am-12:00pm, at the Port Nola Administration Building, 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130. As the number of small businesses in the US continues to rise, entrepreneurs must identify more competitive ways to scale their businesses for growth. With 96% of the world’s consumers living outside of the United States and representing two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power, going global as an exporter can offer significant growth opportunities for small business owners. While the opportunities are evident, there are many reasons why US-based entrepreneurs do not explore doing business outside of our nation’s borders. Those reasons include fear of the unknown in other markets, perceived lack of entrepreneurial support, or the inability to understand how one’s business could operate and compete in other countries. During this symposium-style learning opportunity, entrepreneurs will gain valuable insights on why and how doing business internationally is a strategy for […]

QuickBooks Online – Session 1: Get Started and Set Up the Right Way

Virtual

As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. Now is a great time to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way! Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center 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. This 3-part series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. 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. Course Facilitator: Lori Jackson, MSC Coaching There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/59955701626036566

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­­­­QuickBooks Online – Session 2: Everyday Transactions and Financial Reports

Virtual

As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. Now is a great time to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way! Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center 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. This 3-part series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. 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. Course Facilitator: Lori Jackson, MSC Coaching There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1913824665033285976

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Grow with Google – S1: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps

Virtual

Session 1: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps Facilitator: Orhan McMillan | Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023 | Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish. In this session we’ll show you how to: - Create or claim your Business Profile on Google - Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps - Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi.../4161503508871900256 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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QuickBooks Online – Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Tasks and Maintenance

Virtual

As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. Now is a great time to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way! Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center 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. This 3-part series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. 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. Course Facilitator: Lori Jackson, MSC Coaching There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register […]

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LADOTD: Strategies to Enhance Your Bonding Capacity

Virtual

Join the Urban League of Louisiana for “Strategies to Enhance Your Bonding Capacity”, on Thursday, July 27th, 10:00am-11:30am, online via GoToWebinar. This session is a part of ULLA’s DBE Supportive Services monthly outreach series in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. For contractors, securing a surety bond is often an essential step in participating in public construction projects. The bonding capacity represents the maximum amount of surety credit that a contractor can obtain. A higher bonding capacity can enable contractors to bid on more significant projects, potentially leading to increased revenue and growth. This presentation explores five strategies that contractors can leverage to enhance their bonding capacity. This session will be facilitated by Jill Tucker, CIC, CRM, Surety Agent at IUL Bonds. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7356268684148187222

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Grow with Google – S2: Learn the Basics of Google Ads

Virtual

Session 2: Learn the Basics of Google Ads Facilitator: Orhan McMillan | Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023 | Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. In this session we’ll talk about: - How to create an account and set up an ad campaign - How to write great ads, refine keywords, and include ad extensions - How to measure success There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi.../1554434995578777945 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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