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

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
Primary Contact
Klassi Duncan
Address
4640 S. Carrollton Avenue
Suite 230
New Orleans, LA 70119