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SUMMARY:2023 Veterans Small Business Breakfast and Resources Summit
DESCRIPTION: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). \nDuring 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. \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \nVeterans and their spouses are invited to attend. Register today to reserve your spot!! \nhttps://2023_ulla_vets_smallbiz_summit.eventbrite.com
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2023-veterans-small-business-breakfast-and-resources-summit/
LOCATION:Urban League of Louisiana HQ\, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wealth Building Wednesdays: Estate Planning in Generational Wealth Creation
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAccording 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. \nWhether 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. \nJoin 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. \nDuring this session\, Halima Narcisse and Warren McKenna\, Attorneys at Law\, McKenna Narcisse\, LLC\, will provide insights and take questions related to: \n– Demystifying the estate planning process \n– For individuals: Protecting your assets with wills\, trusts\, powers of attorneys and other estate planning considerations \n– For Small Business Owners: Operating agreements\, partnership agreements\, and bylaws that dictate what happens to the business should an owner die or become incapacitated \n– Steps that you can take now to get your estate plan in order \nThis session is hosted in collaboration with the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce. \nRegister today for this informative and interactive session! Please come prepared with questions. \nThere is no cost to attend. However\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! \nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7545794804041792350
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/wealth-building-wednesdays-estate-planning-in-generational-wealth-creation/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Opportunities Outlook Quarterly Convening for DBE Contractors
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe event will take place at the Urban League of Louisiana\, 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue\, Suite 110. Breakfast will be provided. \nThis quarter’s featured speakers and organizations include:\n– Robin Reed\, Project Lead\, Supplier Diversity\, Entergy Services\, LLC\n– Sarah Busch\, LEED AP\, Vice President of Operations\, Landis Construction\n– Lori A. Barthelemy\, Director\, Office of Supplier Diversity\, City of New Orleans \nThere is no cost to attend. However\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!! \nhttps://opp_outlook_qtrly_nov2023.eventbrite.com
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/opportunities-outlook-quarterly-convening-for-dbe-contractors-2/
LOCATION:Urban League of Louisiana HQ\, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119\, United States
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SUMMARY:Walmart Black Women in Retail Marketplace and Cohort 1 Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 14 \nSponsored by Walmart\, Mastercard\, New Orleans & Company \nThe Southern Food & Beverage Museum\, 1504 OC Haley Blvd.\, New Orleans\, LA 70113 | 4:00pm-8:00pm \nJoin 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. \nRegister 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: \n\nSherilyn Hayward\, Leroy’s LipSmack’n Lemonade\nTiffany Brown\, Wicks Nola Candle Company\nNatashia Paul\, Chuupul Leather\nPaige Alexander\, L’Jai Amor\nKeishia Deverney\, Element Beverage\nJacqueline Arvie\, Jax’s Creole Kitchen\nLaportia Cooper\, Nola Botanical Tea\nJulie Vaucresson\, Creole Made Easy\nJoyce Galmon\, Joyce’s Sweets Inc.\nBrittney Hawkins-Dobard\, Nola Cookie Co.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/walmart-black-women-in-retail-marketplace-and-cohort-1-graduation/
LOCATION:The Southern Food & Beverage Museum\, 1504 OC Haley Blvd.\, New Orelans\, LA\, 70113\, United States
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SUMMARY:2023 WEW Welcome Reception + Women in Business Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by First Horizon\, AARP\, and Chevron \nJoin 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!”. \nIn 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.  \nComplimentary h’orderves will be served. Cash bar. Register today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2023-wew-welcome-reception-women-in-business-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:The Cannery\, 3803 Toulouse Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T083000
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SUMMARY:Women’s Entrepreneurship Week: Hope2Women Summit
DESCRIPTION: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! \nOpening Plenary + Breakfas \n\n8:30am-10:00am: Breakfast Buffet Open\n9:00am: Welcome Remarks\n9:30am-10:30am: The State of Women-owned Small Businesses \n\nChristina Hale\, Assistant Administrator\, Office of Women’s Business Ownership\, SBA\nSima Ladjevardian\, Chair of the National Women’s Business Council\nPhala K. Mire\, President & CEO\, Women’s Business Enterprise Council – South\nJanea Jamison\, Office of Advocacy\, U.S. Small Business Administration\, Region 6 Advocate\nModerator: Corinne Goble\, President & CEO\, Association of Women’s Business Centers\n\n\n10:30am-10:45am: Networking and Transition\n\nBreakout 1 – 10:45am-11:45am Sessions \n\nPitch to Win: Becoming Your Brand’s #1 Ambassador\n\nDesiree H. Young\, Founder and CEO\, VentureWalk Business Partners\n\n\nBid to Win: Developing Your Skills to Bid and Win Government Contracts\n\nCourtney Elzey\, Principal\, MCDS\, LLC\n\n\nMarket to Win: Best Practices in Content Marketing for Your Business\n\nIrene Wambui Muchai\, Business Development Director\, Online Optimism\nTiffany Langlinais\, Principal\, Freret Napoleon\n\n\n11:45am-12:00pm: Networking and Transition\n\nPlenary Luncheon \n\n12:00pm: Welcome Remarks\n12:15pm-12:40pm: AWBC Advocacy Updates\n12:40pm-12:45pm: Introduction of Guest Speaker\n12:45pm-1:45pm: Special Guest Speaker\n1:45pm-2:00pm: Networking and Transition\n\nBreakout 2 – 2:00pm-3:00pm Sessions \n\nConnect to Capital Louisiana: Resources for Women Entrepreneurs\n\nSmall Business Lending Representative\, First Horizon\nKelly Raney\, Business Development Manager\, Business Incentive Services\, Louisiana Economic Development\nKathy Saloy Senior Vice President\, Community & Economic Development\, Hope Enterprise Corporation| Hope Credit Union\nModerator: Dr. Carla Antoine\, Director\, Small Business Support Services\, ULLA\n\n\nExport Dat!: Resources for Women Entrepreneurs\n\nReginald G. Harley\, Export Finance Manager\, Office of International Trade\, U.S. Export Assistance Center\, U.S. Small Business Administration\nErin Butler\, Acting Regional Director (LA\, TX\, AZ\, NM\, CO\, WY)\, U.S. Commercial Service\, International Trade Administration\, U.S. Department of Commerce\nModerator: Elizabeth Kensel\, Business Advisor\, ULLA\n\n\nGet in the Know to Grow: Resources for Women Entrepreneurs\n\nModerator: Shari Taylor\, Director\, Women’s Business Resource Center\, ULLA\n\n\n3:00pm-3:15pm: Networking and Transition\n\nClosing Plenary \n\n3:15pm-4:00pm: Women & Wealth: Strategies for Economic Empowerment and Resilience \n4:00pm-4:30pm: Closing Remarks\n4:30pm: Adjourn\n\n 
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/womens-entrepreneurship-week-hope2women-summit/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency\, 601 Loyola Avenue\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70113\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crew Management: Recruiting\, Hiring\, and Retaining an All Star Team
DESCRIPTION: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. \n2023 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. \nIt 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! \nThis class will be facilitated by Courtney Elzey\, Principal\, MCDS\, LLC. \nThere is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9192058377862641241
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/crew-management-recruiting-hiring-and-retaining-an-all-star-team/
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SUMMARY:UDA ConstructionOnline 2023
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 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: \n– Stand out from the competition with unlimited styling options for fully customized proposals from the brand-new OnPoint™ Proposal Wizard \n– Track profits\, delays\, and more at-a-glance with the latest information through Project Health Dashboards \n– Power-up project schedules with SmartLink™ – connect Schedule Tasks & To Dos to provide the ultimate in detail and direction for your team \n– Get detailed insights into predicted cash inflow and outflow with new TrueVision™ Cash Flow Reports \n– Find what you’re looking for in a flash with the new\, platform-wide Search\, Filter\, and Sort options \n– Optimize 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 spot! \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/730674315547?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/uda-constructiononline-2023/
LOCATION:Urban League of Louisiana HQ\, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119\, United States
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