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See the latest events happening at the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation<\/p>\n

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Meeting the short-term financial needs of microenterprises and small businesses in East Baton Rouge Parish.<\/p>\n

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OUR MISSION<\/p>\n

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The Urban League of Louisiana Entrepreneurship & Innovation team is committed to ensuring the success ofsmall businesses across the state of Louisiana with dedicated efforts in supporting minority- and women-owned firms. This work is built upon the documented need for increased access to contracting opportunities, business development services, and capacity-building resources for these diverse groups. ULLA\u2019s Entrepreneurship and Innovation services include 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. This work is delivered via the Women\u2019s Business Resource Center, Contractor\u2019s Resource Center, and Small Business Support Services Center.<\/p>\n

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UPCOMING EVENTS<\/p>\n

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BY THE NUMBERS<\/p>\n

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(2023 Numbers)<\/p>\n

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GET IN TOUC<\/span>H<\/p>\n

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CEI STAFF<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vice President
kduncan@urbanleaguela.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Director, Contractor\u2019s Resource Center
fjohnson@urbanleaguela.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Director, Women\u2019s Business Resource Center \u2013 Greater New Orleans Region
cantoine@urbanleaguela.org <\/a><\/p>\n

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Program Manager
crousseau@urbanleaguela.org <\/a><\/p>\n

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Director, Small Business Support Services Center<\/span>
ekensel@urbanleaguela.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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FUNDERS AND SPONSORS<\/p>\n

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.<\/em><\/p>\n

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See the latest events happening at the Center for Entrepreneurship & InnovationMeeting the short-term financial needs of microenterprises and small businesses in East Baton Rouge Parish. OUR MISSIONThe Urban League of Louisiana Entrepreneurship & Innovation team is committed to ensuring the success ofsmall businesses across the state of Louisiana with dedicated efforts in supporting minority- and women-owned firms. This work is built upon the documented need for increased access to contracting opportunities, business development services, and capacity-building resources for these diverse groups. ULLA\u2019s Entrepreneurship and Innovation services include 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. This work is delivered via the Women\u2019s Business Resource Center, Contractor\u2019s Resource Center, and Small Business Support Services Center.UPCOMING EVENTS

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