Sesiones Informativas: Licencias De Negocios
2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 2250 Las Vegas Blvd N., 2250 Las Vegas Blvd N, North Las Vegas, 89030, United States
¿Estás por empezar tu negocio en Nevada?
Únete a nuestra sesión informativa gratuita para conocer el proceso paso a paso para obtener tus licencias y operar legalmente.
Aprenderás sobre:

Cómo elegir la estructura correcta (LLC, propietario único, etc.)
Licencias locales y estatales requeridas
Dónde y cómo aplicar
Costos comunes y tiempos de espera
Herramientas y recursos para ayudarte a crecer

Sprint to Scale - En Español
2026-01-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Business and Industry Office Las Vegas, 3300 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89102, United States
Session #1
2026-01-14
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #2
2026-01-21
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #3
2026-01-28
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #4
2026-02-04
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #5
2026-02-11
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #6
2026-02-18
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #7
2026-02-25
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #8
2026-03-04
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #9
2026-03-11
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #10
2026-03-18
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

¡Únete a este programa de 10 semanas y lleva tu idea de negocio al siguiente nivel!
Aprenderás a planear tu empresa, definir metas claras y construir una base sólida para crecer. A través de actividades prácticas, un cuaderno de trabajo interactivo y aprendizaje en grupo, descubrirás cómo transformar tu visión en resultados reales. Si estás iniciando un negocio o quieres expandir el que ya tienes, este programa te ayudará a avanzar con estrategia y confianza. ¡No te quedes fuera!

Se ofrece de forma presencial en Las Vegas, Nevada.
This course will be taught in Spanish, but all are welcome and English is available on request.
El personal militar en activo, los veteranos y los cónyuges de militares pueden optar a un descuento. Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a training@nevadasbdc.org.
Fee: $149.00
Sobre la instructora
Anabel Navarro ha hecho de Las Vegas su hogar durante 28 años y aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en diversas industrias. Desde 2014 es Asesora de Negocios y Gerente Regional del Sur de Nevada, en el Nevada SBDC; donde ha apoyado a innumerables emprendedores a lograr su máximo potencial . Es experta en creación de empresas, planes de negocio, gestión comercial, marketing y análisis financiero. Su verdadera pasión es guiar a los emprendedores para transformar sus ideas en negocios exitosos.

Lessons from a Success Story
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
When Carami came to Nevada SBDC at UNLV several years ago, all she had was an idea and the drive to bring it to life. Since then, she has built her cornerstone products, launched her business, gotten her products into retail stores, and won an entrepreneurship award.
If you’re a new business just starting out or an existing business looking for growth, join us for this event and receive valuable insights, motivation, and connection with other entrepreneurs. Hear it from a successful entrepreneur – your dream is achievable!

Pilula™ Founder, Carami Olsen, has taken supplements in many forms since childhood. Born to a mother on a health quest, since long before it was trending, Carami was taught to appreciate the results of supplementing what food does not provide. Well educated on the health and wellness of the human body, this early influence on our founder ultimately led to the creation of a beautiful pill box option and development of the Pilula Pod and the Pilula Track App. Carami maintains the belief in a limitless quality of life and feeling good everyday, which Pilula™ supports with simplified regiments, secure contents, and confidence to continue your life without disruption.

Incubadora de Empresas - Curso de 6 Semanas
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:00 | 495 S Main St, 495 S Main St, Las Vegas, 89101, United States
Session #1
2026-01-22
5:30 PM
– 7:00 PM (PST)

Session #2
2026-01-29
5:30 PM
– 7:00 PM (PST)

Session #3
2026-02-05
5:30 PM
– 7:00 PM (PST)

Session #4
2026-02-12
5:30 PM
– 7:00 PM (PST)

Session #5
2026-02-19
5:30 PM
– 7:00 PM (PST)

Session #6
2026-02-26
5:30 PM
– 7:00 PM (PST)

El Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de Nevada los invita a asistir a un taller presencial de 6 semanas en español. Usted tendrá la oportunidad de escuchar a profesionales y asesores de negocios que le ayudarán a navegar, manejar y crecer su negocio.
This course will be taught in Spanish, but all are welcome and English is available on request.
Carlos Mejia Castillo es el Asesor Principal del Desarrollo Empresarial para el Centro de Desarrollo para Pequeñas Empresas. Carlos se graduó de la Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) con una licenciatura en Ciencias en Administración de Empresas con especialización en Economía. Un graduado universitario de primera generación y un soñador (en todos los sentidos de la palabra). Desde el inicio del Programa de Conexión para Pequeñas Empresas (Small Business Connector Program), Carlos ha gestionado la oficina satélite del SBDC en el Ayuntamiento de North Las Vegas, trabajando estrechamente con el equipo de Desarrollo Económico de la ciudad, junto con el resto de los Conectores para Pequeñas Empresas, para brindar apoyo a emprendedores aspirantes y dueños de negocios actuales en todas las etapas. Carlos también dedica su tiempo y esfuerzos a conectar con diversas comunidades minoritarias, creando un puente entre ellas y el ecosistema local de pequeñas empresas.

Business Licensing Info Session
2026-01-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 | 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd, 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd, North Las Vegas, 89030, United States
Starting a business in Nevada? Join our free info-sessions to learn the step by step process to get your business licensed and legally operating. You will learn how to choose the right business structure, required local and state licenses, where to apply and how, common fees and timelines, and tools and resources for your business journey.

Sesiones Informativas: Licencias De Negocios
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd, 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd, North Las Vegas, 89030, United States

Construction 1.0 Workshop
2026-02-04 17:00 - 18:30 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Session #1
2026-02-04
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

Session #2
2026-02-11
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

Session #3
2026-02-18
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

Session #4
2026-02-25
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

Session #5
2026-03-04
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

Session #6
2026-03-11
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Join the Nevada SBDC, in collaboration with UNLV’s Office of Economic Development, and the Nevada State Contractors Board, for a dynamic, in-person, 6-week course designed to guide you through the construction industry. Gain essential insights into crucial construction business topics and receive a step-by-step walkthrough of the Nevada State Contractors Board application process. This course offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry professionals, access expert support, and utilize resources to help you secure your contractor’s license. Don’t miss out on this chance to build a successful future in construction!
Instructor, George Garcia: With over 25 years of experience in finance and banking, I have spent several years supporting entrepreneurs, particularly in the construction industry, as they establish and expand their businesses. My deep industry knowledge, combined with proficiency in Spanish and strong communication skills, allows me to provide expert guidance on business formation and operations. Passionate about addressing the misinformation often faced by small businesses, I am committed to educating entrepreneurs on effective strategies for success.

Construction 2.0 Workshop
2026-02-05 17:00 - 18:30 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Session #1
2026-02-05
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

Session #2
2026-02-12
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

Session #3
2026-02-19
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

Session #4
2026-02-26
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

Session #5
2026-03-05
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

Session #6
2026-03-12
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Join the Nevada SBDC, in collaboration with UNLV’s Office of Economic Development, and the Nevada State Contractors Board, for an empowering 6-week, in-person course dedicated to construction marketing! This program covers essential strategies for winning contracts, establishing a strong marketing foundation, and creating impactful capability statements. Learn directly from seasoned professionals, connect with experienced contractors, and benefit from expert guidance from business advisors. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your network, and gain the tools to elevate your contracting business!
With over 25 years of experience in finance and banking, I have spent several years supporting entrepreneurs, particularly in the construction industry, as they establish and expand their businesses. My deep industry knowledge, combined with proficiency in Spanish and strong communication skills, allows me to provide expert guidance on business formation and operations. Passionate about addressing the misinformation often faced by small businesses, I am committed to educating entrepreneurs on effective strategies for success.

Sprint to Scale
2026-02-24 17:30 - 20:00 | 112 S. Water St #100, 112 S. Water Street #100, Henderson, 89015, United States
Session #1
2026-02-24
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #2
2026-03-03
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #3
2026-03-10
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #4
2026-03-17
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #5
2026-03-24
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #6
2026-03-31
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #7
2026-04-07
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #8
2026-04-14
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #9
2026-04-21
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Join this 9-week program and take your business idea to the next level!
You’ll learn to plan your business, define clear goals, and build a solid foundation for growth. Through practical activities, an interactive workbook, and group learning, you’ll discover how to transform your vision into real results. Whether you’re starting a business or want to expand your existing one, this program will help you move forward with strategy and confidence. Don’t miss out!
Shaundell Newsome is the founder and visionary for Sumnu Marketing and two-time SBA Award Winner. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in the military for a decade, including Operation Desert Storm. Newsome started his marketing and communication career while attending the High School of Graphic Communications Arts in Manhattan, NY, graduating in 1986. Prior to starting his own firm, he worked as a marketing director for Station Casinos where he was a member of the team that developed the Boarding Pass Program, one of the world’s most effective customer loyalty programs. Today, he’s an author of The Twelve Steps of Marketing, an accomplished motivational speaker, and instructor for many small business administration programs.
Full Fee Amount: $149.00
This course is sponsored by Western Alliance Bank.

Healthcare: Starting Your Private Practice and What You Should Know
2026-03-31 07:00 - 08:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This training is designed for healthcare professionals considering private practice who want a clear, honest understanding of what lies beyond clinical work. Participants will explore the healthcare-industrial complex and how it shapes care delivery, autonomy, and business decision-making. The session challenges common myths about healthcare entrepreneurship and addresses the realities that are rarely discussed in formal education. It also highlights the critical gaps in what professional training programs don’t teach about building a practice. Attendees will leave with a grounded perspective on what it truly takes to start an independent practice. This session is ideal for clinicians who want to enter private practice informed, prepared, and strategic.

Duke Nishimura, BS ME/AE, MBA, LEAN, CVC
Duke’s experience includes serial entrepreneurship launching 21 companies, CEO of 9 international companies in healthcare, biotech, and emerging technologies. Duke serves as strategic consultant for 25 years to C-Suites of over 400 public and private health systems, hospitals, group practices, private practices, and government healthcare administrations of the U.S., Canada, and Japan. Duke’s businesses include a global healthcare company with over 120 clinics in 24 countries, 129 articles in peer-reviewed medical/scientific journals, 29 Randomized Controlled Trials, and ongoing clinical trials with over 200,000 patients obtaining over 90% success rates among severe chronic patients. Other businesses include a practice management company for orthopedic and neurosurgical practices with 50% higher reimbursement rates over industry standards; Provider of CME/CNE/CEU programs for medical professionals and insurance industries; and Speaker at various international, national, and regional medical, scientific, and healthcare conferences. Duke has established over 60 clinics in 12 states as joint ventures through corporate clinics. Duke currently merged several technology companies into a single entity focused on Emerging Technologies as solutions for global issues. Some of these solutions include the High-G Loss of Consciousness Training program mandatory for all fighter pilots in the U.S. Air Force, Corps Fit Industrial Medicine Program and Academy for 34,000 and 12,000 personnel units, and industrial medicine programs for the U.S. Veterans Administration, Canadian Royal Forces, Japan Firefighters, and multiple Fortune 100 companies. Duke also gives back to the small business community working with the Nevada SBDC, College of Business, University of Nevada, Reno as a Business Advisor focused on healthcare, biotech, sciences, engineering, technologies, global businesses, strategic finance, mergers & acquisitions, and scalable IPs. Duke brings a no-nonsense, real-world, strategic consulting approach to his clients, peers, and colleagues. His life motto is, “When was the last time you did something for the first time in your life?”, his business view is, “‘Think outside The Box’? What Box?”, and his life outlook is that he has never met a stranger.

Sprint to Scale - Spanish
2026-04-22 17:30 - 20:00 | 2300 W Sahara Ave, 2300 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, 89102, United States
Session #1
2026-04-22
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #2
2026-04-29
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #3
2026-05-06
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #4
2026-05-13
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #5
2026-05-20
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #6
2026-05-27
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #7
2026-06-03
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #8
2026-06-10
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #9
2026-06-17
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #10
2026-06-24
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

¡Únete a este programa de 10 semanas y lleva tu idea de negocio al siguiente nivel!
Aprenderás a planear tu empresa, definir metas claras y construir una base sólida para crecer. A través de actividades prácticas, un cuaderno de trabajo interactivo y aprendizaje en grupo, descubrirás cómo transformar tu visión en resultados reales. Si estás iniciando un negocio o quieres expandir el que ya tienes, este programa te ayudará a avanzar con estrategia y confianza. ¡No te quedes fuera!

Se ofrece de forma presencial en Las Vegas, Nevada.
El personal militar en activo, los veteranos y los cónyuges de militares pueden optar a un descuento. Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a training@nevadasbdc.org.

Sobre la instructora
Anabel Navarro ha hecho de Las Vegas su hogar durante 28 años y aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en diversas industrias. Desde 2014 es Asesora de Negocios y Gerente Regional del Sur de Nevada, en el Nevada SBDC; donde ha apoyado a innumerables emprendedores a lograr su máximo potencial . Es experta en creación de empresas, planes de negocio, gestión comercial, marketing y análisis financiero. Su verdadera pasión es guiar a los emprendedores para transformar sus ideas en negocios exitosos.

This course will be taught in Spanish, but all are welcome and English is available on request.

Business Blueprint with Nevada SBDC - Spanish
2026-05-28 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Lanza tu negocio con claridad y confianza en Business Blueprint con Nevada SBDC. Esta clase interactiva te guiará a través de las decisiones esenciales que todo emprendedor debe tomar antes de invertir tiempo o dinero. Explorarás el problema que tu negocio resuelve, identificarás a tus clientes ideales, evaluarás a tu competencia y mapearás el entorno de tu industria. La sesión se centra en la aplicación en el mundo real; ayudándote a evaluar la viabilidad de tu idea y a entender lo que se necesitará para tener éxito. Espera salir con una visión más clara, próximos pasos accionables y una base más sólida para tu camino empresarial.

Miriam Yamileth Perez Aguilar es una profesional con formación en el área de negocios. Obtuvo su Licenciatura en Comercio Internacional, con especialidad en Sistemas de Calidad, en una universidad en México. Posteriormente, obtuvo una Maestría en Liderazgo Organizacional en Our Lady of the Lake University, en San Antonio, Texas.

Cuenta con experiencia en administración de empresas en diferentes industrias, incluyendo manufactura automotriz, instituciones educativas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro. A lo largo de su trayectoria, ha trabajado en áreas como coordinación financiera, recursos humanos y dirección de programas.

A Yamileth le motivan los retos y el servicio a la comunidad. Además, es propietaria de heladerías en México, lo que le permite mantener una conexión directa con el emprendimiento y los negocios.

Business Blueprint with Nevada SBDC
2026-06-09 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Launch your business with clarity and confidence in Business Blueprint with Nevada SBDC. This interactive class will guide you through the essential decisions every entrepreneur must make before investing time or money. You’ll explore the problem your business solves, pinpoint your ideal customers, assess your competition, and map out your industry environment. The session focuses on real-world application; helping you evaluate the viability of your idea and understand what it will take to succeed. Expect to leave with a sharper vision, actionable next steps, and a stronger foundation for your business journey.

Kelli Kelly once sailed away on a tallship, cooked on dive boats in the Bahamas, worked her way up through corporate coffee, and ultimately earned an Associate’s in the Culinary Arts and a Bachelor’s in Organization and Project Management. After moving to Fallon, Nevada, Kelli found her calling in local and regional food systems while working at a farm-to-table restaurant. She was inspired to work with local farmers, ranchers, and value-added producers to promote sustainable agriculture and advocate for eating seasonally and within the foodshed. Kelli serves as the Agriculture and Food Systems Business Advisor for the Nevada Small Business Development Center housed at the Churchill Entrepreneur Development Association and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Urban Leadership at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Kelli is an avid reader, a policy wonk, a slurper of dumplings, and a proud “person of the bean”

2024 Nevada Small Business Development Center State Star
President/Vice President/Secretary, Emerge NV
Member, Governor’s Council for Food Security
2019-2020 Chair, Nevada Farms Conference
Member, NevadaGrown Board of Directors
Member, Western Nevada College–Specialty Crop Institute Advisory Committee
Member, Northern Nevada Food Security Coalition
Member, Churchill County School District Career & Technical Education Advisory Committee
Member, Fallon Youth Club Board of Directors

Marketing in a Digital World
2026-06-17 09:30 - 11:00 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Hear from Kim Zuniga, Vice President & Sr. Business Consultant, Chase Business Banking and Janet D Hartley, SCORE Las Vegas Certified Business Mentor and more resource partners as they share their knowledge, insights, and real-life experiences. We’ll help you identify what makes your business unique, learn where your customers are, maximize your online spaces, analyzing and adjusting, and how to own your digital spaces.

Build Your Business Foundation: From Idea to Execution
2026-07-15 09:30 - 11:00 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Hear from Kim Zuniga, Vice President & Sr. Business Consultant, Chase Business Banking and Janet D Hartley, SCORE Las Vegas Certified Business Mentor and more resource partners as they share their knowledge, insights, and real-life experiences. Learn how to think, build, and operate like a real business owner. This workshop helps you create a solid foundation for growth by focusing on strategy, decision-making, adaptability, and people.
