February 10, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
February Newsletter
As we move through February and into the months ahead, the Office of Supplier Diversity remains focused on what matters most: supporting your business and ensuring the City's Equitable Business Opportunities Program works for you. Through targeted outreach, hands-on training, and transparent accountability, we're building a stronger, more equitable contracting ecosystem together.
CertiFest - February 6 Join Propeller and the City of New Orleans for CertiFest, a workshop that will help you secure your City of New Orleans' SLDBE Certification. Registrants will receive a list of documents to bring to the event in advance. Please bring a laptop.
- Date: February 6, 2026
- Time: 9AM - 12PM
- Location: Propeller, 4035 Washington Avenue
- Register: Contact sldbe@nola.gov/propeller.org for more information
- Register Here
Post-Award Contract Compliance Training - February 24 This invite-only training session is designed to help participants learn about the City's new contract compliance requirements, how to successfully manage City contracts, subcontractor agreements, monthly B2Grow audits, and more. This training will provide participants with the tools and insights needed to support success and ensure compliance throughout the life of their contract.
Chase Bank presents Financial Health Coaching: Navigating Cashflow - February 25 Please join us for an engaging breakfast session focused on strengthening your business's financial foundation. Navigating Cashflow, hosted by Diogenes Reyes Jr., Vice President and Community Manager at JPMorgan Chase, provides small business owners with practical insights and strategies to better manage cash flow, plan for growth, and build long-term financial resilience. This event is ideal for small business owners looking to sharpen their financial skills and position their business for future opportunities.