Urban League of Louisiana

Grow with Google - Session 5: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
2023-08-17 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Intermediate QuickBooks: S1 - Managing Vendors and Accounts Payable
2023-08-21 17:30 - 19:30 | 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

Opportunities Outlook Quarterly Convening for DBE Contractors
2023-08-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Urban League of Louisiana HQ, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States
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

Intermediate QuickBooks: S2 - Managing Customers and Accounts Receivables
2023-08-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center for its 3-part series “Intermediate QuickBooks”, sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Session 2: Managing Customers and Accounts Receivables will take place on Monday, August 28th, 5:30pm-7:30pm, online via GoToWebinar. During this session, participants will learn how to manage downloaded banking transactions, how to enter banking transactions manually, and how to use the reconcile tool for these transactions.
Participants will also receive guidance on:
– Receiving multiple customer payments to deposit
– Receiving partial customer deposits
– Applying discounts and write-offs to open invoices
– Understanding features in the Customer Center
– Understanding Undeposited Funds
– Producing Customer Statements
Moderated by: Shari Taylor, Director, Urban League of Louisiana, Women’s Business Resource Center
Course Facilitator: Torey Thorpe, Owner, Abundant Tax & Business Advisors
There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3540170588788256597

Intermediate QuickBooks: S3 - Account Reconciliation
2023-08-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center for its 3-part series “Intermediate QuickBooks”, sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Session 3: Account Reconciliation will take place on Wednesday, August 30th, 5:30pm-7:30pm, online via GoToWebinar.
During this session, participants will learn the importance and significance of reconciling bank and credit card statements, including:
– Entering accounting data straight in the register
– Reconciling a Bank account
– Reconciling a Credit Card statement
– Making Bank Transfers with multiple bank accounts
– Working with Petty Cash Accounts
Moderated by: Shari Taylor, Director, Urban League of Louisiana, Women’s Business Resource Center
Course Facilitator: Torey Thorpe, Owner, Abundant Tax & Business Advisors
There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4919466144391582560

2023 Empowerment & Policy Conference
2023-09-07 - 2023-09-08 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
RSVP and learn more at https://boundless.urbanleaguela.org/
The conference is FREE to attend, but space will be limited.

Gubernatorial Debate Watch Party
2023-09-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Join us at the Ernst N. Morial Convention Center for a watch party of the televised Gubernatorial Debate at 7pm on Thursday, September 7.
Learn more and RSVP today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gubernatorial-debate-watch-party-tickets-695403188657?aff=oddtdtcreator

2023 Gala
2023-09-09 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
RSVP and learn more at https://www.urbanleaguela.org/85.

Green Professional Building Skills: Construction Management
2023-09-12 13:00 - 2023-09-14 17:00 | Virtual
Join the Urban League of Louisiana for “GRPO Construction Management” on Tuesday and Thursday, September 12th and 14th, 1:00pm-5:00pm each day. This training is a part of Green Professional Building Skills (GPRO) curriculum created and sourced by the Urban Green Council, the New York affiliate of the U.S. Green Building Council.
In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, students will learn how to see buildings differently and understand foundational strategies that make them efficient, healthy and resilient.
Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for anyone who needs a better understanding of high-performance building, including:

Sales or administrative staff who work in real estate, construction, architecture or engineering.
Workforce development providers
Facilities and operations staff
College students interested in entering the building or construction industry

What Students Learn:

The relationship between buildings and climate change
Basic elements of green, high-performance construction and building operations
Roles of trades on high-performance job sites
Energy-consuming building systems and a high-level overview of strategies to reduce building energy use

Instructor: Sonji White, Project Manager, Construction Services, Vanir
This course is sponsored by the New Orleans Business Alliance and Chase Advancing Cities. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required.
Register today to reserve your spot! Once registered via Eventbrite, accepted participants will be sent links to join for each day.
https://gpro_construction_sept2023.eventbrite.com
GPRO Fundamentals qualifies for 4 AIA and GBCI CE Credits.

Connect to Capital: State Small Business Credit Initiative
2023-09-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Join the Urban League of Louisiana and Louisiana Economic Development virtually on Wednesday, September 13, 12:00pm-1:30pm, for “Connect to Capital: What Louisiana’s Small Businesses Need to Know about the State Small Business Credit Initiative”.
SSBCI is a $10 billion federal program that helps states support small businesses and startups that are creditworthy but unable to access the capital they need to grow or establish their businesses and create jobs. U.S. Treasury guidelines ensure that very small businesses (VSBs) with fewer than 10 and no more than 499 employees and small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDIs) will receive critical resources to sustainably grow and thrive.
LED, via the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), is working with private equity funds and financial institutions to disburse SSBCI funds via equity, micro lending, collateral support and loan guaranty programs. The loan programs make it easier for businesses to borrow money by providing collateral support to borrowers, loan guarantees to lenders, and funding for micro loans. Equity programs connect start-ups, early-stage and expanding small businesses with funds to invest in the business.
During this session, small businesses in Louisiana will learn:

SSBSI programs offered
Eligibility criteria
Financial institutions in Louisiana offering SSBCI programs
Steps for a successful application
How to apply

Presenters: Louisiana Economic Development’s SSBCI Team:

Shamelda Pete, Business Development Officer
Marissa Doin, Business Development Officer
Susan Bigner, Business Development Officer

There is no cost to attend this session, however, registration is required. Register today to learn more about this exciting program made just for small businesses!
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8355300343306528347

Louisiana Black & Brown Voter Registration Day 2023
2023-09-16
Urban League of Louisiana and Southern Poverty Law Center in partnership with League of Women Voters Louisiana, Black Voters Matter, Power Coalition, and Voice of the Experienced look to galvanize groups across the state with a nonpartisan 2023 Louisiana Black & Brown Voter Registration Day on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
This statewide effort will be concentrated in seven (7) targeted cities: Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, New Orleans, Monroe & Shreveport. The goal of this nonpartisan effort across the state is to register as many Black and Brown voters as possible, educate voters on their registration status, and highlight the collective voting power of marginalized communities in our state ahead of the 2023 Gubernatorial Election and the 2024 Congressional Elections.
Organizations and groups are invited to sign up to participate in one or more target cities. Participating organizations will receive training and education on voter engagement laws in Louisiana, as well as strategies and resources to aid in its voter registration efforts on the day of action.
This voter registration initiative builds upon the strong advocacy by nonprofit and legislative leaders in the State Capitol and courts to ensure fair redistricting, fair voting maps, and equitable access to voting throughout the state.
Learn more and sign up to volunteer today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/louisiana-black-brown-voter-registration-day-2023-tickets-690215943467?aff=oddtdtcreator

Built to Last - S1: Building a Scalable, Agile, and Resilient Business
2023-09-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Best Western Plus Westbank, 1700 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA, 70058, United States
Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation this September for “Built to Last: Uncovering the Financial Potential of Your Small Business”. Sessions take place September 18th, 20th, 25th, and 27th, 5:30pm-8:00pm, at the Best Western Plus Westbank, 1700 Lapalco Blvd, Harvey, LA, 70058. This special series is sponsored by the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program in collaboration with the National Urban League.
Now, more than ever, small businesses have an opportunity to re-imagine, re-position, and re-charge their business models and operations towards becoming more scalable, agile, and resilient.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
– What scalability means related to growth and operational capacity
– Best practices for evaluating new business models and revenue streams that are responsive to changing market needs
– Considerations for new and improved processes and technology
– Insights on how to reorganize one’s business support model, including employees, suppliers, consultants, mentors, accountability partners, etc.
– How to best integrate risk management and continuous improvement strategies to increase organizational resilience
– During this session, entrepreneurs will gain insights on how to develop a strategy and plan of action to build operational leverage, flexibility, and sustainability.
Facilitator: Desiree Young, Founder, VentureWalk
Space is limited. Register today to reserve your seat!
https://builttolast-s1_sept2023.eventbrite.com

Introduction to UDA ConstructionOnline
2023-09-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Urban League of Louisiana HQ, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States
The latest evolution of UDA’s top-rated online construction management software, ConstructionOnline 2023, delivers hundreds of new updates and enhancements, alongside world-class construction estimating, scheduling, and project management solutions – optimized to deliver meaningful ROI to professional construction companies.
Join us on Wednesday, September 20, 9:00am-12:00pm, at Urban League of Louisiana, 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue, Suite 110, New Orleans, LA 70119.
During this session, participants will learn how ConstructionOnline 2023 can power your company’s success, including how you can:
Stand out from the competition with unlimited styling options for fully customized proposals from the brand-new OnPoint™ Proposal Wizard
Track profits, delays, and more at-a-glance with the latest information through Project Health Dashboards
Power-up project schedules with SmartLink™ – connect Schedule Tasks & To Dos to provide the ultimate in detail and direction for your team
Get detailed insights into predicted cash inflow and outflow with new TrueVision™ Cash Flow Reports
Find what you’re looking for in a flash with the new, platform-wide Search, Filter, and Sort options
Optimize efficiency and avoid mitigate conflicts with ResourceTrak™ and enhanced trade-based resource management
This workshop will be facilitated by Frank Johnson, III, Senior Business Advisor and Contractor Specialist at the Urban League of Louisiana. Laptops are required for this session.
There is no cost for the event, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat!
https://introtoUDAconstruction_sept2023.eventbrite.com

Built to Last - S2: Pricing for Profit
2023-09-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Best Western Plus Westbank, 1700 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA, 70058, United States
Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation this September for “Built to Last: Uncovering the Financial Potential of Your Small Business”. Sessions take place September 18th, 20th, 25th, and 27th, 5:30pm-8:00pm, at the Best Western Plus Westbank, 1700 Lapalco Blvd, Harvey, LA, 70058. This special series is sponsored by the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program in collaboration with the National Urban League.
Now, more than ever, small businesses have an opportunity to re-imagine, re-position, and re-charge their business models and operations towards becoming more scalable, agile, and resilient.
One of the major challenges that most small businesses face is knowing how to properly price its products and services to ensure increased sales and profitability. While there are several factors to consider, such as understanding your customers, costs, and competition, it is imperative that entrepreneurs “do the work” to determine their optimal pricing strategy.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
– Types of pricing strategies for service-based and product-based businesses and when to use them
– How to actually know when it’s time to increase your prices
– The profit-building way to offer incentives without discounting
– During this session, small businesses will learn key strategies and tactics to guide them in positioning and pricing their products and services for profit.
Facilitator: Desiree Young, Founder, VentureWalk
Space is limited. Register today to reserve your seat!
https://builttolast-s2_sept2023.eventbrite.com

Built to Last - S3: Revenue Models and Metrics
2023-09-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Best Western Plus Westbank, 1700 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA, 70058, United States
Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation this September for “Built to Last: Uncovering the Financial Potential of Your Small Business”. Sessions take place September 18th, 20th, 25th, and 27th, 5:30pm-8:00pm, at the Best Western Plus Westbank, 1700 Lapalco Blvd, Harvey, LA, 70058. This special series is sponsored by the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program in collaboration with the National Urban League.
It is imperative that small businesses implement the right revenue model to support their business goals. A revenue model lays out the process by which your business makes money. It is a system design in which a business makes money from the solutions, products and services that it provides – all of which provides value to your customers.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
– The importance of implementing the right revenue model
– Types of revenue models
– How to diversify your revenue streams
– During this session, small businesses will learn the importance of implementing the right revenue model, types of revenue models, and how to diversify your revenue streams.
Facilitator: Lori Jackson, Financial Literacy Coach, MSC Coaching
Space is limited. Register today to reserve your seat!
https://builttolast-s3_sept2023.eventbrite.com

Clean Energy Career & Resource Fair
2023-09-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Tulane Memorial Baptist Church, 3601 Paris Avenue, New Orleans, LA, United States

Built to Last - S4: Leveraging Financial Resources for Growth
2023-09-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Best Western Plus Westbank, 1700 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA, 70058, United States
Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation this September for “Built to Last: Uncovering the Financial Potential of Your Small Business”. Sessions take place September 18th, 20th, 25th, and 27th, 5:30pm-8:00pm, at the Best Western Plus Westbank, 1700 Lapalco Blvd, Harvey, LA, 70058. This special series is sponsored by the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program in collaboration with the National Urban League.
As your business grows, identifying and leveraging the right financial resources is critical to long-term growth and sustainability. Small businesses must become financially savvy and learn which resources to utilize to support small business growth. Whether you need equity or debt funding, or whether you should tap into a traditional bank or a CDFI, financial support can be a game-changer in your entrepreneurial journey.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
– How to leverage financial resources
– Best practices in accessing financial resources
– Insights into financial metrics to track and monitor
– During this session, you will gain insights on how to develop a financial strategy and plan of action to build operational leverage, flexibility and financial sustainability.
Facilitator: Lori Jackson, Financial Literacy Coach, MSC Coaching
Space is limited. Register today to reserve your seat!
https://builttolast-s4_sept2023.eventbrite.com

Creating a Business Development Plan for Your Construction Business
2023-09-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Thursday, September 28, 10:00am-11:30am, for “Opportunity and Preparation: Creating a Business Development Plan for Your Construction Business”. This virtual session is a part of a series of monthly events in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services program.
Business development in construction management refers to a strategic and actionable plan for pursuing new business and fostering relationships with your most preferred clients. Your business development plan outlines how you identify prospects, share your capabilities, and nurture business relationships so that prospects become clients when the time is right.
Business development is strategic integration of marketing, sales and customer service efforts. It also is most successful when everyone in the business understands and works towards a common goal for bringing on new business.
During this session, contractors will learn how to increase profitability and scalability, by creating and managing a business development strategy – one that maximizes its strengths and experience and one that targets and converts its most preferred client types. The goal is to convert prospects to clients and to turn bids into awards!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3164995230254917466

The Big Health Event
2023-10-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Raising Cane’s River Center, 275 S River Rd LA, Baton Rouge, 70802
The Urban League of Louisiana presents the Big Health Event along with presenting sponsor Ochsner Health. This event will promote health and wellness for adults and children to positively impact families in Louisiana.
This unique health and wellness experience will offer something for the entire family including:

The MOVEMENT ZONE featuring aerobics, Zumba, yoga, and more!
The KIDS ZONE featuring activities for children!
COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS by local chefs!
CANDID CONVERSATIONS featuring experts on topics including mental health, body positivity, medical issues, and more!
HEALTH SCREENINGS for adults and children!
CAREER AND SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES in healthcare!

and much, much more!
Register at https://thebighealtheventbatonrouge.eventbrite.com/

Wealth Building Wednesdays: Building, Repairing, and Improving Your Credit
2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join Urban League of Louisiana for Wealth Building Wednesdays! This monthly webinar series is designed to provide communities across Louisiana with insights, tools, and practical steps to develop healthy financial habits, become financially independent, effectively manage risks, and chart a pathway towards generational wealth creation. Sessions take place on Wednesdays each month, 6:00pm-7:30pm. Register today to reserve your spot… and share with a friend or family member!
One of the most critical factors in obtaining a home mortgage, a small business loan, a car loan, or any other type of loan is a healthy credit score and credit history. Whether you are building credit for the first time, repairing bad credit, or simply improving your credit score, taking the necessary steps to get your credit in a good place could mean the difference between loan approval or denial.
Join Urban League of Louisiana for “Wealth Building Wednesdays: Building, Repairing, and Improving Your Credit” on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 6:00pm-7:30pm, online. During this session, representatives from Chase will provide attendees with essential steps for getting your credit in order. Don’t let fear, anxiety, and procrastination stop you from preparing yourself to access capital.
Featured Speakers:
– Diana Holmes, Community Manager, J.P. Morgan Chase
– Jarrett Woods, Vice President and Sr. Business Consultant, J.P. Morgan Chase
Take the first step and join us for this informative webinar! There is no cost to attend. However, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2245051444869472857

Using AI to Transform Your Social Media Presence
2023-10-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Using AI to Transform Your Social Media Presence
Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Wednesday, October 25, 12:00pm-1:30pm, online, to learn how AI can transform your business’ social media presence! From automated content creation to competitor analysis, discover how AI tools and techniques are revolutionizing the digital world.
During this session, Cliff Worley, Senior Director of Portfolio Growth Marketing at Kapor Capital, will provide insights on how entrepreneurs can leverage AI to:
– Produce realistic audio content to strengthen podcasts, music, and voiceovers
– Reshape visual storytelling through enhanced videos, from deepfakes to automated editing
– Automate content creation, striking a balance between efficiency and authentic storytelling
– Craft stunning visuals for design, art, and branding
– Boost social media engagement with content suggestions tailored to user behavior and preferences
– Provide in-depth competitive analysis and insights into market trends to support strategy development
Register today to explore these topics and to see live demos of cutting-edge tools that can help you explore the exciting intersection of AI and social media! There is no cost to attend. However, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat!
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3202187312192699226

Developing an Effective Capabilities Statement
2023-10-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Thursday, October 26, 10:00am-11:30am, for “Developing an Effective Capabilities Statement”. This virtual session is a part of a series of monthly events in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services program.
With an increase in the number of viable contractors available to support public and private projects, contracting across the region is now more competitive than ever. However, the critical factors are the same. Procurement leads need to understand your capabilities, your value proposition, cost competitiveness, and how well you have performed on previous projects. But, with a sea of contenders, these elements need to be even more clearly and effectively conveyed than ever before.
As a contractor, your capability statement serves as your business card and should set your apart from your competitors. It is a tool that will show potential clients how your achievements, core competencies, accreditations, financial health, and experience will create value for their projects. During this interactive workshop, participants will learn the key components of a capabilities statement and will be given guidance on crafting these elements to fit their business model and offerings.
There is no cost to attend. However, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7602793486826396503

2023 Veterans Small Business Breakfast and Resources Summit
2023-11-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Urban League of Louisiana HQ, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States
The Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA) is pleased to host its 2023 Veterans Small Business Breakfast and Resources Summit in celebration of National Veterans Small Business Week (October 30 – November 3).
During this event, ULLA will shine a light on veterans entrepreneurship across the state of Louisiana by sharing the many resources that are available to veterans and their spouses in starting and growing a business.
This year’s event is sponsored by AARP and hosted in collaboration with the SBA LA District Office, the Veterans Business Outreach Center – Mississippi State University, and Louisiana Economic Development.
The event will take place on Friday, November 3, 9:00am-12:00pm, at the Urban League of Louisiana, 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue, Suite 110, New Orleans, LA 70119. Breakfast will be served.
Veterans and their spouses are invited to attend. Register today to reserve your spot!!
https://2023_ulla_vets_smallbiz_summit.eventbrite.com

Wealth Building Wednesdays: Estate Planning in Generational Wealth Creation
2023-11-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join the Urban League of Louisiana for Wealth Building Wednesdays! This monthly webinar series is designed to provide communities across Louisiana with insights, tools, and practical steps to develop healthy financial habits, become financially independent, effectively manage risks, and chart a pathway towards generational wealth creation. Sessions take place on Wednesdays each month, 6:00pm-7:30pm. Register today to reserve your spot…and share with a friend or family member!
According to Black Enterprise, nearly 70% of Black Americans don’t have an estate plan or a will which leaves families in financial and emotional limbo when they pass on. Whether you have achieved your wealth goals or are still in the process, not having an estate plan is a surefire way to diminish the value of your assets and cut the line of wealth that could pass on to your family.
Whether a business owner or individual, it is urgent and imperative to create a plan that will allow you to pass on your business and/or other assets down through generations. A proper estate plan will also ensure the financial security of your family in case you become incapacitated.
Join the Urban League of Louisiana for “Wealth Building Wednesdays: The Urgency of Estate Planning in Protecting Generational Wealth” on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 6:00pm-7:30pm, online.
During this session, Halima Narcisse and Warren McKenna, Attorneys at Law, McKenna Narcisse, LLC, will provide insights and take questions related to:
– Demystifying the estate planning process
– For individuals: Protecting your assets with wills, trusts, powers of attorneys and other estate planning considerations
– For Small Business Owners: Operating agreements, partnership agreements, and bylaws that dictate what happens to the business should an owner die or become incapacitated
– Steps that you can take now to get your estate plan in order
This session is hosted in collaboration with the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce.
Register today for this informative and interactive session! Please come prepared with questions.
There is no cost to attend. However, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7545794804041792350

Opportunities Outlook Quarterly Convening for DBE Contractors
2023-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Urban League of Louisiana HQ, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States
As an extension of the Urban League of Louisiana’s (ULLA) annual “Opportunities Outlook for DBE Contractors”, join us on Thursday, November 9th, 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. Breakfast will be provided.
This quarter’s featured speakers and organizations include:
– Robin Reed, Project Lead, Supplier Diversity, Entergy Services, LLC
– Sarah Busch, LEED AP, Vice President of Operations, Landis Construction
– Lori A. Barthelemy, Director, Office of Supplier Diversity, City of New Orleans
There is no cost to attend. However, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!!
https://opp_outlook_qtrly_nov2023.eventbrite.com

Walmart Black Women in Retail Marketplace and Cohort 1 Graduation
2023-11-14 16:00 - 20:00 | The Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 OC Haley Blvd., New Orelans, LA, 70113, United States
Tuesday, November 14
Sponsored by Walmart, Mastercard, New Orleans & Company
The Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 OC Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113 | 4:00pm-8:00pm
Join the Urban League of Louisiana as we celebrate the inaugural cohort of its Black Women in Retail Accelerator Program in collaboration with the National Urban League and sponsored by Walmart. This year the program supported 10 Black, women-owned retail businesses from across Louisiana with industry-specific coaching, mentoring, and training. The program also provided direct assistance for obtaining small business certifications, assistance with bidding on contracting opportunities, and leadership development training.
Register today to join us for this inaugural celebration of the following members of the Urban League of Louisiana’s Black Women in Retail Accelerator Program:

Sherilyn Hayward, Leroy’s LipSmack’n Lemonade
Tiffany Brown, Wicks Nola Candle Company
Natashia Paul, Chuupul Leather
Paige Alexander, L’Jai Amor
Keishia Deverney, Element Beverage
Jacqueline Arvie, Jax’s Creole Kitchen
Laportia Cooper, Nola Botanical Tea
Julie Vaucresson, Creole Made Easy
Joyce Galmon, Joyce’s Sweets Inc.
Brittney Hawkins-Dobard, Nola Cookie Co.

2023 WEW Welcome Reception + Women in Business Pitch Competition
2023-11-15 16:30 - 20:00 | The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States
Sponsored by First Horizon, AARP, and Chevron
Join the Urban League of Louisiana for a celebratory welcome reception as we kick-off our inaugural Women’s Entrepreneurship Week and host our annual “Women in Business Pitch Competition: Scale Up!”.
In its 11th year, this annual pitch competition features four finalists who will pitch their plans to grow and scale for a chance to win $10,000. During the event an esteemed panel of judges will be tasked with determining the winner based on effectiveness of the pitch presentation, scalability of the business model, and proposed use of award funds.
Complimentary h’orderves will be served. Cash bar. Register today to reserve your spot!

Women’s Entrepreneurship Week: Hope2Women Summit
2023-11-16 08:30 - 16:30 | Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70113, United States
Sponsored by First Horizon, AARP, Mastercard, Chevron, and UPS The WEW: Hope2Women Summit is hosted in collaboration with the Association of Women’s Business Centers. Powered by the network of Women’s Business Centers across the United States, Hope2Women creates additional pathways for women entrepreneurs to access customized learning opportunities, expert coaching, peer networks, and other targeted programs needed to successfully start and grow their businesses. Join the Urban League of Louisiana as we host a full-day of content curated just for women entrepreneurs! This will be a day filled with a host of dynamic speakers, workshops, networking opportunities, and resources-sharing. The cost to attend is $100/person + fees. Each ticket includes admission to all plenary and breakout sessions, breakfast (opening plenary), and lunch (plenary luncheon). Register today to reserve your spot!
Opening Plenary + Breakfas

8:30am-10:00am: Breakfast Buffet Open
9:00am: Welcome Remarks
9:30am-10:30am: The State of Women-owned Small Businesses

Christina Hale, Assistant Administrator, Office of Women’s Business Ownership, SBA
Sima Ladjevardian, Chair of the National Women’s Business Council
Phala K. Mire, President & CEO, Women’s Business Enterprise Council – South
Janea Jamison, Office of Advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration, Region 6 Advocate
Moderator: Corinne Goble, President & CEO, Association of Women’s Business Centers

10:30am-10:45am: Networking and Transition

Breakout 1 – 10:45am-11:45am Sessions

Pitch to Win: Becoming Your Brand’s #1 Ambassador

Desiree H. Young, Founder and CEO, VentureWalk Business Partners

Bid to Win: Developing Your Skills to Bid and Win Government Contracts

Courtney Elzey, Principal, MCDS, LLC

Market to Win: Best Practices in Content Marketing for Your Business

Irene Wambui Muchai, Business Development Director, Online Optimism
Tiffany Langlinais, Principal, Freret Napoleon

11:45am-12:00pm: Networking and Transition

Plenary Luncheon

12:00pm: Welcome Remarks
12:15pm-12:40pm: AWBC Advocacy Updates
12:40pm-12:45pm: Introduction of Guest Speaker
12:45pm-1:45pm: Special Guest Speaker
1:45pm-2:00pm: Networking and Transition

Breakout 2 – 2:00pm-3:00pm Sessions

Connect to Capital Louisiana: Resources for Women Entrepreneurs

Small Business Lending Representative, First Horizon
Kelly Raney, Business Development Manager, Business Incentive Services, Louisiana Economic Development
Kathy Saloy Senior Vice President, Community & Economic Development, Hope Enterprise Corporation| Hope Credit Union
Moderator: Dr. Carla Antoine, Director, Small Business Support Services, ULLA

Export Dat!: Resources for Women Entrepreneurs

Reginald G. Harley, Export Finance Manager, Office of International Trade, U.S. Export Assistance Center, U.S. Small Business Administration
Erin Butler, Acting Regional Director (LA, TX, AZ, NM, CO, WY), U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Moderator: Elizabeth Kensel, Business Advisor, ULLA

Get in the Know to Grow: Resources for Women Entrepreneurs

Moderator: Shari Taylor, Director, Women’s Business Resource Center, ULLA

3:00pm-3:15pm: Networking and Transition

Closing Plenary

3:15pm-4:00pm: Women & Wealth: Strategies for Economic Empowerment and Resilience
4:00pm-4:30pm: Closing Remarks
4:30pm: Adjourn

Crew Management: Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining an All Star Team
2023-11-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Tuesday, November 28, 10:00am-11:30am, for “Crew Management: Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining an All Star Team”. This virtual session is a part of a series of monthly events in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services program.
2023 is expected to yield an increase in public and private construction projects across the U.S. This is great for the industry, however, this also means that small business contractors must be prepared for the competitive landscape that is sure to impact how you recruit, hire, and train a best-in-class crew.
It is critical that owners have a strategic plan to efficiently manage and retain your field crew. This is essential to staying on budget and on schedule, and can lead to increased profitability. During this session, construction managers and owners will learn how to build a foundation for a successful field crew which requires processes, discipline and the proper resources. This session will dive into best practices for recruiting, hiring, developing, managing, and retaining an all-star team!
This class will be facilitated by Courtney Elzey, Principal, MCDS, LLC.
There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9192058377862641241

UDA ConstructionOnline 2023
2023-11-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Urban League of Louisiana HQ, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, United States
The latest evolution of UDA’s top-rated online construction management software, ConstructionOnline 2023, delivers hundreds of new updates and enhancements, alongside world-class construction estimating, scheduling, and project management solutions – optimized to deliver meaningful ROI to professional construction companies.
Join us on Thursday, November 30, 9:00am-1:00pm, at Urban League of Louisiana, 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue, Suite 110, New Orleans, LA 70119. During this session, participants will learn how ConstructionOnline 2023 can power your company’s success, including how you can:
– Stand out from the competition with unlimited styling options for fully customized proposals from the brand-new OnPoint™ Proposal Wizard
– Track profits, delays, and more at-a-glance with the latest information through Project Health Dashboards
– Power-up project schedules with SmartLink™ – connect Schedule Tasks & To Dos to provide the ultimate in detail and direction for your team
– Get detailed insights into predicted cash inflow and outflow with new TrueVision™ Cash Flow Reports
– Find what you’re looking for in a flash with the new, platform-wide Search, Filter, and Sort options
– Optimize efficiency and avoid mitigate conflicts with ResourceTrak™ and enhanced trade-based resource management
This workshop will be facilitated by Frank Johnson, III, Senior Business Advisor and Contractor Specialist at the Urban League of Louisiana. Laptops are required for this session.
There is no cost for the event, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/730674315547?aff=oddtdtcreator
