EBRP SEDBE
East Baton Rouge Parish Socially & Economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
It is the policy of the City-Parish of Baton Rouge to provide opportunities to businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged persons to participate meaningfully in the contracting activities of the City-Parish that involve public spending or private projects that utilize public f
What a fantastic turnout for our recent session on the key fundamentals of Bidding and Estimating!
We were honored to have Mr. E.J. Smith lead the training, and what a sharp, engaging presentation it was. He brought the room to life with real-world expertise drawn from a career that spans aerospace, healthcare, and global training initiatives. His leadership experience—overseeing billion-dollar budgets and managing teams of thousands—added a layer of depth that elevated the entire experience.
Our attendees showed up ready to learn—asking great questions, jumping into the material, and leaving inspired to put it all into action. That’s the kind of impact we strive for!
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us. We’re looking forward to bringing you more sessions like this!
To explore how we can support your business goals, feel free to schedule a time to connect with our team!
Accounting has never been this fun!
Today's Accounting Jeopardy session brought out the competitive spirit in our participants and we loved every moment of it. From fast answers to big laughs, this interactive training made learning both engaging and effective!
06/16/2025
Summer’s heating up, and so are things at SULLA.
We’ve been leading trainings, supporting small business growth, and getting settled in our brand-new office on Essen Lane.
Now we’re keeping that pace going with two back-to-back sessions this week:
Accounting Jeopardy – June 18th
Bidding & Estimating – June 19th
If you’re ready to learn, grow, and connect, we’ve got a seat for you.
RSVP to [email protected]
Let’s keep building together.
06/02/2025
SULLA, LLC and the City of Baton Rouge Supplier SEDBE of Purchasing Division invite you to a hands-on professional development session focused on the Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Human Resource Management.
Friday, June 6th, 2025
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Goodwood Library, Conference Room 2B
7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Whether you're growing your team or streamlining internal systems, this session will offer practical tools to help you stay compliant, competitive, and people-centered.
RSVP or send questions to [email protected]
05/09/2025
Interested in becoming SEDBE certified with the City of Baton Rouge?
We're hosting an exclusive hands-on workshop designed to guide you through the certification process and help prepare your business for success! A free notary service will be available on-site.
Monday, May 12th | 9 AM – 12 PM
7711 Goodwood Blvd, Room 2A, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Secure your seat today by contacting us at [email protected]!
Grateful to celebrate the strength and progress of our SEDBE certified businesses at this year’s Appreciation Luncheon.
Thank you to everyone who joined us—including Mayor-President Emile “Sid” Edwards—for supporting equity, opportunity, and growth in East Baton Rouge.
04/17/2025
Happy Easter from all of us at SULLA!
Grateful for the growth and the people we get to do it with!
04/17/2025
First session in the books!
Congratulations to the 2025 EBR Cohort on completing your first training session! The energy, engagement, and commitment in the room were unmatched—and we’re just getting started.
At SULLA, we’re honored to help guide small businesses toward growth, clarity, and contract readiness in East Baton Rouge. Let’s keep building!
04/16/2025
At SULLA, we proudly highlight local businesses that are pushing boundaries and delivering impact—and Next Level Services LLC, led by Kerry Moore, is doing just that.
From small jobs to large-scale projects, they’re taking every opportunity to the Next Level. Their dedication to quality, community, and results sets them apart as a business to watch in Baton Rouge and beyond.
Join us in celebrating their excellence and commitment to growth!
From one-on-one guidance to on-site notary services, local business owners took real steps toward SEDBE certification with the City of Baton Rouge.
Want to be part of the next one? Stay tuned – more sessions coming soon!
04/09/2025
Interested in becoming SEDBE certified with the City of Baton Rouge?
We're hosting an exclusive hands-on workshop designed to guide you through the certification process and help prepare your business for success! A free notary service will be available on-site.
Monday, April 14th | 9 AM – 12 PM
7711 Goodwood Blvd, Large Meeting Room, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Secure your seat today by contacting us at [email protected]!
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5745 Essen Lane , STE 105
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70810