Events

Join us for our first Certifest for Small and Emerging businesses looking to become certified in the City of New Orleans.

Calling all Early Learning Entrepreneurs! Register today for ACCEL: Business Planning to Fund Your Future on February 25, 2026 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Propeller (4035 Washington Avenue). Develop and refine a robust business plan to secure funding and drive long-term growth. This session will cover goal setting, planning by center type, and preparing your plan to […]

Join us for a virtual informational session on Thursday, February 26th from 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm to learn more about the program and program benefits. Please register in advance.

Understanding Business Financials 101 is an introductory session designed to help small and emerging business owners build confidence in their financials. Participants will learn how to read key financial statements, understand cash flow, and use financial data to make informed business decisions. Register here! 

Have you obtained your SLDBE certification but aren’t sure how to leverage it? This session will walk you through the BRASS system, how to find and respond to City of New Orleans RFPs and RFQs, and what procurement teams are looking for. Ideal for businesses ready to pursue public contracting opportunities. Register here: https://gopropeller.tfaforms.net/219

Register for the ACCEL Workshop: Funding Pipeline and Loan Preparation. Learn the essentials of budgeting to secure your own center from search to SOLD. Develop and refine your budget and financial projections for real estate acquisitions to expand your ECE business. Learn how to prepare your finances to access capital. Each licensed and operational ECE […]

Calling all Early Learning Entrepreneurs! Register today for ACCEL: Hiring for Impact on March 25, 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm at Propeller (4035 Washington Avenue). Reduce turnover and hire for long lasting success! Learn how to recruit, hire, and train the team of your dreams. Attendees will hear from industry experts and learn how to explore effective hiring, […]

Calling all Early Learning Entrepreneurs! Register today for ACCEL: Streamlining Center Operations on April 1, 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm at Propeller (4035 Washington Avenue). Discover strategies and tools to optimize daily operations, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with ECE regulatory standards. Hear from HR and operations experts to reduce workflow conflicts and elevate your center operations. Each […]

Join us for the spring Certifest session for Small and Emerging businesses looking to become certified in the City of New Orleans. Click here to register! 

Budget for success. Hear from industry experts on ECE funding options and how to ensure sustainability through various funding models. This webinar will be presented virtually on Zoom on April 21, 2026 from 12:30-2:00pm. Register today to receive a Zoom link.