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
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)
Klassi Duncan
4640 S. Carrollton Avenue
Suite 230
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 620-9647
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