Business Development Advisor
Office Location: Las Vegas
Email: charaep@unr.edu
Phone: (800) 240-7094
Charae joined the SBDC in 2022 where she works as a Business Development Advisor at the Urban Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, she received her undergraduate degree from Ohio University where she studied Retail Fashion Product Development Management and Business. She is currently completing her MBA Degree at Northern Kentucky University.
Charae Parks is an accomplished Entrepreneur and Business Consultant with over 15 years of hands-on industry expertise. Charae recently relocated to Las Vegas, bringing with her a wealth of experience in start-ups, e-commerce, supply chain, operations, business development, and marketing across both traditional and online platforms. Her extensive background includes working with business owners in diverse sectors such as transportation, e-commerce, product development and home health care.
Within SBDC, Charae is dedicated to curating hands on workshops for business owners to learn, grow, and network. With a proven track record and deep understanding of various business models, Charae is recognized as a seasoned professional dedicated to driving growth and innovation in today’s competitive business consulting and incubator landscape.
During her free time, Charae is an avid walker, world traveler, and creative.
Areas of Expertise:
- Start Ups
- Business Planning
- Business Management & Operations
- Performance Optimization
- Systems
- Business Credit
- Ecommerce
- Web Development & App Development
- SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs
Industries of Expertise:
- Transportation
- Group Homes
- Daycare
- Events
- Government Contracts
- Real Estate