Urban League of Louisiana – Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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
Accelerators and Incubators
- Accelerator
Business Planning
- Business Plan Consulting
- Business Succession Planning
- Demographic and Census Data
- Forming a Business
- Identification and Research of Foreign Markets
- Market Plan Development
- Market Research
Buying or Selling a Business
- Buying or Selling a Franchise
- Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business
- Valuation
Events and Community Building
- Pitch Events
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Debt Funding Preparation
- Equity Funding Preparation
- Financial Statement and Cash Flow
- Government Funding
Import and Export Assistance
- Trade Education and Training
Management Issues
- Leadership/Professional Development
Marketing and Sales
- Market Plan Development and Training
- Digital Marketing Consulting
- Website Development
Mentoring
- One-on-One Counseling
Networking and Associations
- Demographically Based
- Geographically Based
- Home Based
- Industry Specific
- Small Business/General
Nonprofit and Social Enterprise
- Strategic Planning
- Technical Services
Public Policy and Government Relations
- African-American Business
- Women’s Business Issues
Regulatory Compliance
- Certification
- Government Requirements
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Trademark and Copyright Information
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
- Bid Matching and Preparation
- HUBZone Certification
- Obtaining Certification
- Obtaining Corporate Contracts
- Obtaining Government Contracts
- Registration Assistance
- Subcontracting Opportunities
Starting a Business
- Business Research Resources
- Forming a Business
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Startup Business Counseling
- Startup Classes
Technical Assistance
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Virtual Consulting and Online Services
- Website Development
Training
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
- Business Management Training
- Business Plan Training and Assistance
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
- Human Resources Training
- International Trade Education and Training
- Marketing Plan Training
- Online Courses and Videos
- Startup Classes
Business Planning
- Diversification
- Feasibility Studies
Economic and Site Development
- Economic Development
- Lease Review
Human Resources, Workforce and Talent
- Employee Development
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Policies and Templates
Starting a Business
- Feasibility Studies
- Home-Based Business Training
- Site Location
Training
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- Home-Based Business Training
Klassi Duncan
4640 S. Carrollton Avenue
Suite 230
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 620-9647
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