Latest Past Events

Opportunities Outlook Quarterly Convening for DBE Contractors

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

As an extension of the Urban League of Louisiana’s (ULLA) annual “Opportunities Outlook for DBE Contractors”, join us on Thursday, August 24th, 9:00am-11:00am, for the “Opportunities Outlook Quarterly Convening”. These quarterly, in-person meet-ups will feature three procurement officers and/or prime contractors who will provide participating DBEs with updates on bid opportunities, as well as, required steps and best practices for doing business with these organizations. These sessions will also provide an opportunity for more direct networking between DBEs and procurement officers and/or primes. The event will take place at the Urban League of Louisiana, 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue, Suite 110, New Orleans, LA 70119. Breakfast will be provided. This quarter’s featured speakers and organizations include: Arkebia Matthews-Johnson,MCA, Diversity Contract Compliance Manager, AECOM Hunt/AECOM Tishman Nathan Hunter, Vice President of Preconstruction and Todd C. James, Director of Strategic Planning, Broadmoor, LLC LaToya Martin, CCA, Small Business Program Manager, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center There is no cost for the event, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat! https://opp_outlook_quarterly_august2023.eventbrite.com

Free

Intermediate QuickBooks: S1 – Managing Vendors and Accounts Payable

Virtual

Building upon the skills learned in the QuickBooks Online series, you’ll learn how to record your income and expenses, how to manage bank and credit card transactions, and how to run financial statements. Session 1: Covers how to manage your bills and record expenses in QuickBooks. As a small business owner or manager, you know that managing expenses is as important as generating sales. By the end of this QuickBooks lesson, you will be able to keep track of expenses in a couple of ways. Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center for this 3-part series; which is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. During this session, participants will learn about: Differences between using the Write Checks feature to record expenses vs. using the Enter Bill / Pay Bills feature Paying multiple bills Paying partial vendor bills Paying expenses with a Credit Card This intermediate course will help you establish a solid baseline for your accounting system. Moderated by: Shari Taylor, Director- Urban League LA-Women's Business Resource Center Course Facilitator: Torey Thorpe, Owner of Abundant Tax & Business Advisors There is no cost for the event, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7879281077620055904

Free

Grow with Google – Session 5: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business

Virtual

Facilitator: Orhan McMillan Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for: • Understanding different video formats • How to setup a YouTube channel • Making good creative, and how to target and measure the results There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot. Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi.../4162046667617147488 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Free