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SUMMARY:2023 Empowerment & Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:RSVP and learn more at https://boundless.urbanleaguela.org/\nThe conference is FREE to attend\, but space will be limited.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2023-empowerment-and-policy-conference/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,ULLA General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T190000
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SUMMARY:Gubernatorial Debate Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ernst N. Morial Convention Center for a watch party of the televised Gubernatorial Debate at 7pm on Thursday\, September 7. \nLearn more and RSVP today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gubernatorial-debate-watch-party-tickets-695403188657?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/gubernatorial-debate-watch-party/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230910
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SUMMARY:2023 Gala
DESCRIPTION:RSVP and learn more at https://www.urbanleaguela.org/85.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2023-gala/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T130000
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SUMMARY:Green Professional Building Skills: Construction Management
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green\, students will learn how to see buildings differently and understand foundational strategies that make them efficient\, healthy and resilient. \nWho Should Attend: \nThis course is ideal for anyone who needs a better understanding of high-performance building\, including: \n\nSales or administrative staff who work in real estate\, construction\, architecture or engineering.\nWorkforce development providers\nFacilities and operations staff\nCollege students interested in entering the building or construction industry\n\nWhat Students Learn: \n\nThe relationship between buildings and climate change\nBasic elements of green\, high-performance construction and building operations\nRoles of trades on high-performance job sites\nEnergy-consuming building systems and a high-level overview of strategies to reduce building energy use\n\nInstructor: Sonji White\, Project Manager\, Construction Services\, Vanir \nThis course is sponsored by the New Orleans Business Alliance and Chase Advancing Cities. There is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. \nRegister today to reserve your spot! Once registered via Eventbrite\, accepted participants will be sent links to join for each day. \nhttps://gpro_construction_sept2023.eventbrite.com \nGPRO Fundamentals qualifies for 4 AIA and GBCI CE Credits.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/green-professional-building-skills-construction-management/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205924
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SUMMARY:Connect to Capital: State Small Business Credit Initiative
DESCRIPTION: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”. \nSSBCI 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. \nLED\, 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. \nDuring this session\, small businesses in Louisiana will learn: \n\nSSBSI programs offered\nEligibility criteria\nFinancial institutions in Louisiana offering SSBCI programs\nSteps for a successful application\nHow to apply\n\nPresenters: Louisiana Economic Development’s SSBCI Team: \n\nShamelda Pete\, Business Development Officer\nMarissa Doin\, Business Development Officer\nSusan Bigner\, Business Development Officer\n\nThere 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! \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8355300343306528347
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/connect-to-capital-state-small-business-credit-initiative/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230917
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SUMMARY:Louisiana Black & Brown Voter Registration Day 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nOrganizations 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. \nThis 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. \nLearn more and sign up to volunteer today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/louisiana-black-brown-voter-registration-day-2023-tickets-690215943467?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/louisiana-black-brown-voter-registration-day-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T200000
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SUMMARY:Built to Last - S1: Building a Scalable\, Agile\, and Resilient Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNow\, 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. \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:\n– What scalability means related to growth and operational capacity\n– Best practices for evaluating new business models and revenue streams that are responsive to changing market needs\n– Considerations for new and improved processes and technology\n– Insights on how to reorganize one’s business support model\, including employees\, suppliers\, consultants\, mentors\, accountability partners\, etc.\n– How to best integrate risk management and continuous improvement strategies to increase organizational resilience\n– During this session\, entrepreneurs will gain insights on how to develop a strategy and plan of action to build operational leverage\, flexibility\, and sustainability. \nFacilitator: Desiree Young\, Founder\, VentureWalk \nSpace is limited. Register today to reserve your seat!\nhttps://builttolast-s1_sept2023.eventbrite.com
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/built-to-last-s1-building-a-scalable-agile-and-resilient-business/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Westbank\, 1700 Lapalco Blvd.\, Harvey\, LA\, 70058\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T120000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to UDA ConstructionOnline
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, September 20\, 9:00am-12:00pm\, at Urban League of Louisiana\, 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue\, Suite 110\, New Orleans\, LA 70119. \nDuring this session\, participants will learn how ConstructionOnline 2023 can power your company’s success\, including how you can: \nStand out from the competition with unlimited styling options for fully customized proposals from the brand-new OnPoint™ Proposal Wizard\nTrack profits\, delays\, and more at-a-glance with the latest information through Project Health Dashboards\nPower-up project schedules with SmartLink™ – connect Schedule Tasks & To Dos to provide the ultimate in detail and direction for your team\nGet detailed insights into predicted cash inflow and outflow with new TrueVision™ Cash Flow Reports\nFind what you’re looking for in a flash with the new\, platform-wide Search\, Filter\, and Sort options\nOptimize efficiency and avoid mitigate conflicts with ResourceTrak™ and enhanced trade-based resource management \nThis 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. \nThere is no cost for the event\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat!\nhttps://introtoUDAconstruction_sept2023.eventbrite.com
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/introduction-to-uda-constructiononline/
LOCATION:Urban League of Louisiana HQ\, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T173000
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SUMMARY:Built to Last - S2: Pricing for Profit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNow\, 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. \nOne 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. \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:\n– Types of pricing strategies for service-based and product-based businesses and when to use them\n– How to actually know when it’s time to increase your prices\n– The profit-building way to offer incentives without discounting\n– During this session\, small businesses will learn key strategies and tactics to guide them in positioning and pricing their products and services for profit. \nFacilitator: Desiree Young\, Founder\, VentureWalk \nSpace is limited. Register today to reserve your seat!\nhttps://builttolast-s2_sept2023.eventbrite.com
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/built-to-last-s2-pricing-for-profit/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Westbank\, 1700 Lapalco Blvd.\, Harvey\, LA\, 70058\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205924
CREATED:20230822T151817Z
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SUMMARY:Built to Last - S3: Revenue Models and Metrics
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt 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. \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:\n– The importance of implementing the right revenue model\n– Types of revenue models\n– How to diversify your revenue streams\n– 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. \nFacilitator: Lori Jackson\, Financial Literacy Coach\, MSC Coaching \nSpace is limited. Register today to reserve your seat!\nhttps://builttolast-s3_sept2023.eventbrite.com
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/built-to-last-s3-revenue-models-and-metrics/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Westbank\, 1700 Lapalco Blvd.\, Harvey\, LA\, 70058\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205924
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T202227Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Career & Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/245844/
LOCATION:Tulane Memorial Baptist Church\, 3601 Paris Avenue\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T200000
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SUMMARY:Built to Last - S4: Leveraging Financial Resources for Growth
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:\n– How to leverage financial resources\n– Best practices in accessing financial resources\n– Insights into financial metrics to track and monitor\n– 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. \nFacilitator: Lori Jackson\, Financial Literacy Coach\, MSC Coaching \nSpace is limited. Register today to reserve your seat!\nhttps://builttolast-s4_sept2023.eventbrite.com
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/built-to-last-s4-leveraging-financial-resources-for-growth/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Westbank\, 1700 Lapalco Blvd.\, Harvey\, LA\, 70058\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T113000
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SUMMARY:Creating a Business Development Plan for Your Construction Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBusiness 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. \nBusiness 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. \nDuring 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! \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3164995230254917466
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/creating-a-business-development-plan-for-your-construction-business/
LOCATION:Virtual
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