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Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Virtual Series)
Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Virtual Series)
2024 Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Virtual Series)Please note that this is a multiple-day training series and cannot be split.Get the Help You Need to Start Your Business the Right Way!Have you recently started your own business and realized that you need help? Are you unsure if you have explored all of the tools and resources […]
2 events,
Apply Today for Scale Up! Louisiana – Lafayette!
Apply Today for Scale Up! Louisiana – Lafayette!
2024 Scale Up! Louisiana (10-Session Hybrid Series)YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION LINKED BELOW IN ORDER TO APPLYCLICK HERE TO APPLY TO THE 2024 SCALE UP! LA - LAFAYETTE COHORTPlease note that this is a multiple-day training series and cannot be split.Scale Up! Louisiana is a statewide, community-based, entrepreneurial education intensive hosted by Urban League of […]
3 events,
Trademarks Boot Camp
Trademarks Boot Camp
Learn Best Practices to protect your ideas, grow your business and protect your brand. Join us for this one day Trademarks Boot Camp. We will discuss: -Trademarks & Intellectual Property -Benefits of Federal Registration -Selecting a Trademark -Likelihood of Trademark confusion -Strength of the trademark -Word Mark searching, Design Mark searching and Common Search strategy […]
3 events,
LADOTD: Get Bonded: Strategies to Enhance Your Bonding Capacity
LADOTD: Get Bonded: Strategies to Enhance Your Bonding Capacity
Strategies to Enhance Your Bonding CapacityC LICK HERE TO REGISTERJoin the Urban League of Louisiana on Thursday, February 29, 10:00am-11:30am, for “Get Bonded: Strategies to Enhance Your Bonding Capacity”. This virtual session is a part of a series of monthly workshops hosted in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services […]
2 events,
Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Virtual Series)
Apply Today for Scale Up! Louisiana – Lafayette!
4 events,
ChatGPT Best Practices for Business
ChatGPT Best Practices for Business
Topic: Marketing and Sales Artificial Intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are great resources for any business! This introduction will provide an overview and valuable insights on how to apply this tool to business. Join us to leverage the power of AI and learn best practices for using ChatGPT. This session will encompass: How to write […]
Built to Last – S1: Building a Scalable, Agile, and Resilient Business
Built to Last – S1: Building a Scalable, Agile, and Resilient Business
Built to Last - Session 1: Building a Scalable, Agile, and Resilient Small BusinessJoin 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 March 6, 13, 20, and 27, 5:30pm-7:30pm, at St. John the Baptist Parish Administration […]
4 events,
Rising Stars: HBCU Entrepreneurship Summit
Rising Stars: HBCU Entrepreneurship Summit
Hosted by The XULA Entrepreneurship Institute at Xavier University of Louisiana. This event marks the 4th Edition of the biannual HBCU Entrepreneur's Week Conferences & Pitch Competition Finals, which are hosted at one of the 107 HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) located within 20 U.S. States, D.C. and the U.S.V.I. each spring and fall. […]
Rising Stars: HBCU Entrepreneurship Summit
Rising Stars: HBCU Entrepreneurship Summit
Hosted by The XULA Entrepreneurship Institute at Xavier University of Louisiana. This event marks the 4th Edition of the biannual HBCU Entrepreneur's Week Conferences & Pitch Competition Finals, which are hosted at one of the 107 HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) located within 20 U.S. States, D.C. and the U.S.V.I. each spring and fall. […]
3 events,
Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Virtual Series)
Apply Today for Scale Up! Louisiana – Lafayette!
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2024
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2024
For over a decade, New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) – pronounced 'noh-wee!' – has brought together startup founders, business leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors, and other thought leaders to celebrate innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, culture, and big ideas during a dynamic week-long event. In 2024, NOEW is offering a unique fusion of top-tier speakers, forward-thinking […]
5 events,
3rd Coast Venture Summit in LA
3rd Coast Venture Summit in LA
Join us in New Orleans for this 3-day event and connect with some of the Gulf South’s most groundbreaking technologies and startups that are disrupting existing industries and are on the cutting edge of new ones. The Gulf South, lovingly referred to as the 3rd Coast, is home to a burgeoning startup ecosystem where talent […]
Built to Last – S2: Revenue Models and Metrics
Built to Last – S2: Revenue Models and Metrics
Built to Last - Session 2: Revenue Models and MetricsJoin the Urban League of Louisiana's Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation this March for "Built to Last: Uncovering the Financial Potential of Your Small Business". Sessions will take place on March 6, 13, 20, and 27th, 5:30pm-7:30pm, online via GoToTraining.This special series is hosted in collaboration […]
4 events,
Take the LEAP – Virtual
Take the LEAP – Virtual
Topic: Business Plan Are you considering starting a business but feel overwhelmed by the process? Have you started selling products or services but aren't registered with the state? Do you have a hobby or side hustle you'd like to make your full time job? We understand the challenges of venturing into entrepreneurship without proper guidance […]
2 events,
Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Virtual Series)
Apply Today for Scale Up! Louisiana – Lafayette!
4 events,
Business Planning for Entrepreneurs
Business Planning for Entrepreneurs
Topic: Business Plan This seminar is for aspiring entrepreneurs and new ventures. A business plan is much more than a piece of paper. It is your roadmap to success. The plan forces you to consider your entire business at once, and therefore maintain consistency in planning and execution of your business model. A comprehensive, focused,well […]
Women Owned Small Business Certification Webinar
Women Owned Small Business Certification Webinar
Topic: Government Contracting As we celebrate Women's Month, join us for SBA Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification Virtual Webinar as you will hear from Small Business Administration about the Women Owned Certifications and the process to go through it. We will discuss: ***Eligibility requirements ***The application process ***What is required to access the WOSB/EDWOSB […]
4 events,
SBA Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification Virtual Training
SBA Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification Virtual Training
Topic: Government Contracting Join us for SBA Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification Virtual Conference as you will hear from Small Business Administration about the Women Owned Certifications and the process to go through it. Women-owned small businesses can begin taking steps to participate in the federal contracting program. At the end of this conference, […]
Built to Last – S3: Pricing for Profit
Built to Last – S3: Pricing for Profit
Built to Last - Session 3: Pricing for ProfitJoin the Urban League of Louisiana's Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation this March for "Built to Last: Uncovering the Financial Potential of Your Small Business". Sessions will take place on March 6, 13, 20, and 27th, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Online via GoToTraining.This special series is hosted in collaboration with […]
4 events,
DBE SBE ACDBE CERTIFICATION
DBE SBE ACDBE CERTIFICATION
Topic: Government Contracting In this workshop, you will gain information about the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Element (SBE) Program and learn how to apply for these certification to provide support for you small business. Listed below is information about the DBE and SBE Program. Go to www.dotd.la.gov for more information about SJB […]
ChatGPT Overview
ChatGPT Overview
If you missed this workshop earlier this month, you can register here for an encore presentation. Artificial Intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are great resources for any business! This session will provide an introductory level overview on how to apply this tool to business. Join us to learn more about ChatGPT. This session includes: -How […]
4 events,
Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Virtual Series)
Apply Today for Scale Up! Louisiana – Lafayette!
Hubzone Certification
Hubzone Certification
Topic: Government Contracting The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. At the end of this session, you will have a thorough understanding of the certification requirements. Speaker(s): Marjorae Ball Co-Sponsor(s): PTAC SBA Fee: No Cost
Starting & Financing Your Small Business
Starting & Financing Your Small Business
Topic: Start-up Assistance This seminar will provide entrepreneurs with a comprehensive overview of the steps to be taken to start a business, the essentials of business planning, and how to determine funding needs for the start-up. Seminar covers: • Items you want to know before starting a business • Preparing for business success • How […]
3 events,
Common HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Common HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Topic: Human Resources Does your small business need help with HR? This webinar will explain some common mistakes that small businesses make daily. You may not even realize you're making these mistakes. Speaker(s): Susan Thibodeaux, Center Director Co-Sponsor(s): Fee: No Cost
4 events,
Networking for Business
Networking for Business
Agenda Who, What, When, and Why’s of Networking Tips on Networking Tools to Assist with Networking Best Practices around Networking Fee: No Cost
Built to Last – S4: Leveraging Financial Resources for Growth
Built to Last – S4: Leveraging Financial Resources for Growth
Built to Last - Session 4: Leveraging the Right Financial Resources for Strategic GrowthJoin the Urban League of Louisiana's Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation this March for "Built to Last: Uncovering the Financial Potential of Your Small Business". Sessions will take place on March 6, 13, 20, and 27th, 5:30pm-7:30pm, online via GoToTraining.This special series […]
3 events,
LADOTD: Access to Opportunities: How to Bid on LADOTD Projects
LADOTD: Access to Opportunities: How to Bid on LADOTD Projects
Access to Opportunities: How to Find and Successfully Bid on LADOTD ProjectsC LICK HERE TO REGISTERJoin the Urban League of Louisiana on Thursday, March 28, 10:00am-11:30am, for “Access to Opportunities: How to Find and Successfully Bid on LADOTD Projects”. This virtual session is a part of a series of monthly workshops hosted in collaboration with […]
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