The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Conference Middle, in partnership with the City League of Louisiana, is launching a brand new coaching program designed to assist small and rising building corporations compete for main tasks.

The primary session of the “Procurement Playbook” sequence, targeted on building and building companies, might be held from 9:30 a.m. to midday Aug. 22 on the Conference Middle.

The free workshop will cowl digital estimating, bid preparation, and greatest practices for securing contracts with the venue.

Organizers mentioned this system is tailor-made for common contractors and specialised service suppliers, together with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, and janitorial companies. Members are inspired to convey laptops and capabilities statements for hands-on actions.

LaToya Martin, the conference heart’s Small and Rising Enterprise Program supervisor, will host the session, with facilitation from the City League’s Frank Johnson and MCDS principal Courtney Elzey.

The initiative is a part of the Conference Middle’s broader effort to increase alternatives for small and deprived companies. Since 2019, the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Corridor Authority, which oversees the venue, has awarded $43 million in contracts to small and deprived distributors.

The SEB program has additionally launched digital instruments such because the SEBconnect web site and app, together with quarterly networking occasions, to attach companies with potential tasks.

House for the Aug. 22 session is proscribed, and advance registration is required.

Right here’s the hyperlink to register. Complimentary parking obtainable in LOT F by filling out this hyperlink.