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Urban League of Louisiana – Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

The CEI provides business education workshops, one-on-one and small group counseling, hands-on technical assistance, and access to resources relevant to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs across various industries.

About

The Urban League of Louisiana’s (ULLA) Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) is dedicated to ensuring the success of small businesses across the state of Louisiana with dedicated efforts in supporting minority- and women-owned firms. The work of the Center is built upon the documented need for increased access to contracting opportunities, business development services, and capacity-building resources for these diverse groups.

The CEI provides business education workshops, one-on-one and small group counseling, hands-on technical assistance, and access to resources relevant to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs across various industries. The CEI includes: the Women’s Business Resource Center, the Contractor’s Resource Center, and the LADOTD DBE Supportive Services Program – Region B, Bridge City/New Orleans and Hammond, and the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program.

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Economic Development
  • Lease Review

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business
  • Valuation

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting (Specialty)
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Demographic and Census Data
  • Forming a Business (Specialty)
  • Identification and Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Plan Development (Specialty)
  • Market Research (Specialty)
  • Diversification
  • Feasibility Studies

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Debt Funding Preparation (Specialty)
  • Equity Funding Preparation (Specialty)
  • Financial Statement and Cash Flow (Specialty)
  • Government Funding (Specialty)

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Employee Development
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Policies and Templates

Import and Export Assistance

  • Trade Education and Training

Management Issues

  • Leadership/Professional Development (Specialty)

Marketing and Sales

  • Market Plan Development and Training (Specialty)
  • Digital Marketing Consulting (Specialty)
  • Website Development (Specialty)

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)

Networking and Associations

  • Demographically Based (Specialty)
  • Geographically Based (Specialty)
  • Home Based (Specialty)
  • Industry Specific (Specialty)
  • Small Business/General (Specialty)

Nonprofit and Social Enterprise

  • Strategic Planning (Specialty)
  • Technical Services (Specialty)

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • African-American Business (Specialty)
  • Women’s Business Issues (Specialty)

Regulatory Compliance

  • Certification (Specialty)
  • Government Requirements (Specialty)
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits (Specialty)
  • Trademark and Copyright Information (Specialty)

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Bid Matching and Preparation (Specialty)
  • HUBZone Certification (Specialty)
  • Obtaining Certification (Specialty)
  • Obtaining Corporate Contracts (Specialty)
  • Obtaining Government Contracts (Specialty)
  • Registration Assistance (Specialty)
  • Subcontracting Opportunities (Specialty)

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources (Specialty)
  • Forming a Business (Specialty)
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits (Specialty)
  • Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
  • Startup Classes (Specialty)
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Site Location

Technical Assistance

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training (Specialty)
  • Virtual Consulting and Online Services (Specialty)
  • Website Development (Specialty)

Training

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training (Specialty)
  • Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training (Specialty)
  • Business Management Training (Specialty)
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance (Specialty)
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing (Specialty)
  • Human Resources Training (Specialty)
  • International Trade Education and Training (Specialty)
  • Marketing Plan Training (Specialty)
  • Online Courses and Videos (Specialty)
  • Startup Classes (Specialty)
  • Diversity Equity and Inclusion
  • Home-Based Business Training

Accelerators and Incubators

  • Accelerator (Specialty)

Events and Community Building

  • Pitch Events (Specialty)
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Contact Information
Klassi Duncan
Address
4640 S. Carrollton Avenue
Suite 230
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone
(504) 620-9647
Website
https://www.urbanleaguela.org/cei
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