BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Urban League of Louisiana - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Urban League of Louisiana X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://urbanleaguela.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Urban League of Louisiana REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T190000 DTSTAMP:20260301T084411 CREATED:20210914T015200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T224309Z UID:236767-1631813400-1631818800@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Construction Law: S3 - What Contractors Need to Know about Employment Law DESCRIPTION:It is vitally important that entrepreneurs in construction become aware of and comply with employment laws that are relevant to the industry. During this session\, hear from an experienced employment law attorney about updates to employment law and how your business may be impacted. This session will also help to dispel the many employment law myths that exist\, particularly relating to contractors vs. employees\, and overtime and minimum wage laws. \nThe facilitator for this session will be E. Fredrick Preis\, Jr. – Partner at Breazeale\, Sachse & Wilson\, L.L.P.\, New Orleans \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however\, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1697842083437064205 After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/construction-law-s3-what-contractors-need-to-know-about-employment-law/ CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EVENTCEI-General-Event-400x210-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T193000 DTSTAMP:20260301T084411 CREATED:20210914T014757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T224208Z UID:236763-1631727000-1631734200@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Construction Law: S2 - Increasing Capacity through Partnering Agreements DESCRIPTION:During this session\, attendees will gain insights into the dynamics of partnering agreements\, as well as the specific types of partnering agreements\, which include joint ventures and mentor-protégé relationships. Attendees will walk away with new perspectives on risk mitigation\, including the key elements of a partnering contract that must be considered. \nThe facilitator for this session will be Daya Naef\, Attorney and Legal Consultant\, Daya Naef\, LLC \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however\, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5349822676095012365. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/construction-law-s2-increasing-capacity-through-partnering-agreements/ CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EVENTCEI-General-Event-400x210-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T193000 DTSTAMP:20260301T084411 CREATED:20210914T014440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T014816Z UID:236761-1631640600-1631647800@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Construction Law: S1- Understanding and Negotiating Contract Terms DESCRIPTION:During this session\, participants will learn some of the most common pitfalls in contract management and obtain guidance on how to avoid them through due diligence\, preparation\, and effective communications. Topics discussed include: Change Orders\, Abandonment\, Warranties\, Termination\, Unenforceable\, etc. \nThe facilitator for this session will be Denise C. Puente – Partner at Simon\, Peragine\, Smith\, & Redfearn\, L.L.P. \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however\, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1787849204798320653. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/construction-law-s1-understanding-and-negotiating-contract-terms/ CATEGORIES:CEI,CEI_DBE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CEI_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260301T084411 CREATED:20210527T020139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210531T212319Z UID:98999-1624442400-1624449600@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:LADOTD: Preparing to Access Capital for Transportation & Devmt Projects DESCRIPTION:During this workshop\, participants will gain insights on how to best position their business for capital access and growth\, including loan programs specifically for DBEs. In addition\, existing and aspiring DBE firms will learn the principles of estimating for developing winning bids\, best practices in financial statements analysis\, and important steps on how to best prepare to access capital. \nThis session will also include an overview of the LAUCP DBE Certification including eligibility requirements and the application process. \nAll current DBEs and aspiring DBEs are welcomed to attend. There is no cost to attend; however\, registration is required. \nRegister today to reserve your seat!\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6113996449350931469 URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/ladotd-preparing-to-access-capital-for-transportation-devmt-projects/ CATEGORIES:CEI_DBE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CEI_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T113000 DTSTAMP:20260301T084411 CREATED:20210601T232855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T232855Z UID:99126-1623749400-1623756600@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Understanding Financials for Construction Contractors DESCRIPTION:For contractors\, the metrics needed to gauge the effectiveness of your construction business can be overwhelming. Between balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements\, it’s not always clear what all of these numbers are supposed to mean for the health of your company. That’s where financial ratios come in.\nFinancial ratios are key equations you can use to sort through your numbers and get a clearer look at how well your construction business is performing. Understanding how to calculate and read financial ratios can also help you predict future outcomes for your business — like whether you might get approved for a loan or whether you could be heading toward cash problems!\n\nJoin the Urban League of Louisiana’s Contractor’s Resource Center on Tuesday\, June 15th from 10-11:30a CT\, to learn more about understanding financials for construction contractors. This event is sponsored by Chevron.\n\nAll contractors are welcomed to attend. There is no cost to attend; however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat!\n\nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however\, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi…/5656356620525289230. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/understanding-financials-for-construction-contractors/ CATEGORIES:CEI_DBE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CEI_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260301T084411 CREATED:20210323T034114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T194638Z UID:98152-1622023200-1622030400@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:LADOTD: Leveraging Small Business Certs for Contractors + DBE Certification DESCRIPTION:Please register for “LADOTD: Leveraging Small Business Certifications for Contractors + DBE Certification” by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/117593182399458827. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nThere are a number of business certifications that can assist small businesses with gaining access to public and private contracting opportunities. Understanding which certifications are right for your construction firm is essential to leveraging these resources to support your business growth and capacity-building. \nDuring this session\, contractors will learn about the various business certifications that are available and gain valuable insights on how they can best be leveraged. Certifications covered include SEBD\, WBE\, MBE\, DBE\, LA UCP\, SLDBE\, WSOB\, EDWSOB\, VSOB\, SDVSOB\, SBA 8(a) Program\, HubZone\, and Hudson Initiative. \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar\, however\, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/117593182399458827. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/ladotd-leveraging-small-business-certs-for-contractors-dbe-certification/ CATEGORIES:CEI_DBE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CEI_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T120000 DTSTAMP:20260301T084411 CREATED:20210301T184447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T194533Z UID:97746-1619604000-1619611200@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:LADOTD: Government Contracting 101 + DBE Certification DESCRIPTION:For small\, woman-owned\, minority\, and disadvantaged businesses seeking government contracts and understanding the basics of how local\, state and federal agencies procure products and services are critical. Understanding the bidding\, award\, performance\, and contract management processes that support government procurement activities can be a game-changer and time-saver for your business. \nDuring this session\, small business owners will obtain key information on the procurement processes of local\, state\, and federal government agencies and insights on how to best position the business for successful bids and subsequent awards. \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar\, however\, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3358646696740385292. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/ladotd-government-contracting-101-dbe-certification/ CATEGORIES:CEI_DBE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CEI_Events.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR