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SUMMARY:Federal Government Contract Changes
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Indian Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS) Acorn Project\, join us to learn about what to do if changes are made to your government contract. This webinar series is open for any business owner\, regardless of Native status. \nIf you are successful in being awarded a service or construction contract\, the probability is high a change will be made to your contract. During this webinar you will learn of the different type of changes\, rights and responsibilities of the parties\, as well as when a change is not authorized or when a change is not legally executed and the consequence on both you and the government. \nBennie Gonzales of Supplier University has over 40 years of procurement experience as a Contracting Officer at Nellis AFB and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Bennie is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)\, a Certified Lead Quality Assurance Auditor\, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Bennie provides consulting services to small business firms in the area of acquisition\, contract administration\, and/or proposal development.  He currently trains and instructs DoD and civilian agency Contracting Officers. \n  \n**This event series requires two registrations- one for Nevada SBDC and one for the IDRS Acorn Project. We appreciate your patience with this process** \n \n  \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/federal-government-contract-changes/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T110000
DTSTAMP:20210920T165708Z
CREATED:20210920T165708Z
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SUMMARY:Where's the Contract? Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses in Nevada
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and Nevada Small Business Development Center (Nevada SBDC) to learn more about government/public sector contracting — these virtual presentations\, which are presented at no charge\, are designed for Nevada for-profit businesses\, especially the small businesses*: \n*Any Nevada small business that is — or is not — a member of a chamber of commerce or other business-oriented organization in Nevada\, and that is interested in selling its goods and/or services in the government/public sector\, is encouraged to attend  \nThis webinar is presented by Terry C. Savage\, Government Contracts Advisor\, Nevada PTAC\, GOED \n\n After an about 10-min. PTAC overview\, learn about PTAC program resources to help your business compete for government contracting opportunities\n\n\n“Where’s The Contract” is a no-charge monthly training program designed to put Nevada businesses on the path to securing government contracts and subcontracts and diversifying revenue sources. \nRegarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency. \nRegarding the Nevada SBDC: The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with mental or physical disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Nevada SBDC State Office at (800) 240-7094 to make arrangements. SBA cannot endorse any products\, opinions or services of any external parties or activities. \nThis webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations\, i.e.\, the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Nevada Small Business Development Center.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/wheres-the-contract-resources-for-veteran-owned-businesses-in-nevada-6/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Resource Information,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator Northern Nevada":MAILTO:procurement@diversifynevada.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211008T140000
DTSTAMP:20210920T181926Z
CREATED:20210920T181926Z
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SUMMARY:Where's the Contract? What Small Businesses are Experiencing in Government Contracting Pursuits During the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and Nevada Small Business Development Center (Nevada SBDC) to learn more about government/public sector contracting — these virtual presentations\, which are presented at no charge\, are designed for Nevada for-profit businesses\, especially the small businesses*: \n*Any Nevada small business that is — or is not — a member of a chamber of commerce or other business-oriented organization in Nevada\, and that is interested in selling its goods and/or services in the government/public sector\, is encouraged to attend  \nThis webinar is presented by Joan C. Rueben\, NCMA Fellow\, Director\, Nevada PTAC\, GOED \n\n After an about 10-min. PTAC overview\, learn about what other businesses are generally experiencing when it comes to pursuing government contracting and subcontracting opportunities during the pandemic — please email the PTAC with your general experiences by no later than October 6th (email address: procurement@diversifynevada.com); for anonymity purposes\, the PTAC will not be including the name of your business in the presentation slides\n\n\n“Where’s The Contract” is a no-charge monthly training program designed to put Nevada businesses on the path to securing government contracts and subcontracts and diversifying revenue sources. \nRegarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency. \nRegarding the Nevada SBDC: The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with mental or physical disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Nevada SBDC State Office at (800) 240-7094 to make arrangements. SBA cannot endorse any products\, opinions or services of any external parties or activities. \n  \nThis webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations\, i.e.\, the Nevada PTAC and the Nevada SBDC.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/wheres-the-contract-what-small-businesses-are-experiencing-in-government-contracting-pursuits-during-the-pandemic/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Disaster Relief,Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator Northern Nevada":MAILTO:procurement@diversifynevada.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211011T163000
DTSTAMP:20210915T181505Z
CREATED:20210915T181505Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Security Made Simple for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nSmall businesses are a favorite target of cyber criminals — cyber-attacks were up 424% in 2018. Many small businesses close the doors after a cyber-attack for a variety of reasons: embarrassment\, recovery costs and privacy issues with customer information. Find out how to protect your business from cyber-attacks and develop a cybersecurity policy to help in a recovery. \nThere will be a $15 fee for this webinar.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/cyber-security-made-simple-for-small-business/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tech Training,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T170000
DTSTAMP:20210902T181125Z
CREATED:20210824T190545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T181125Z
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SUMMARY:Taller de impuestos para pequeños negocios
DESCRIPTION:Este taller proveerá información para ayudar a nuevos y existentes pequeños negocios a comprender y cumplir con sus obligaciones sobre sus impuestos federales. El taller cubrirá requisitos básicos\, usted aprenderá los sistemas de registros \, los ingresos y deducciones del negocio\, los diferentes tipos de entidades legales y a contratar personas que viven en los Estados Unidos que no son ciudadanos americanos. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/los-impuestos-federales-y-su-nuevo-negocio/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T100000
DTSTAMP:20210510T223342Z
CREATED:20210510T223342Z
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UID:10000126-1634200200-1634205600@nevadasbdc.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This series is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration\, the Nevada Small Business Development Center\, and the Nevada’s Women’s Business Center. \n**Your information will be shared with SBA Resource Partner\, Nevada’s Women’s Business Center for this event.** \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/strengthening-entrepreneurial-women-monthly-meeting-6/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211020T100000
DTSTAMP:20210920T165121Z
CREATED:20210907T183820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T165121Z
UID:10000412-1634720400-1634724000@nevadasbdc.org
SUMMARY:Time to Find Your BAIL Team
DESCRIPTION:Got tons of questions\, but not sure who to ask? Do you feel like you have to do everything yourself? Let us help BAIL you out. A BAIL team is an acronym that stands for a banker\, accountant\, insurance agent\, and a legal team. Having a BAIL team behind you will make your business work for you instead of the other way around. We are going to have a BAIL panel discussion\, join us to learn about the benefits of having a BAIL Team and how to find one that works for you. This month we are also joined by a Commercial Broker to answer all your lease/purchase/lease to purchase questions. \nThis panel discussion will be hosted by Rachel Flores\, Business Advisor with the Nevada SBDC and our panel is comprised of Sarah Morris\, Attorney and CEO of Morris Law Center\, MJ Huffman\, CPA\, CFE and Stockholder of Tompkins & Peters CPAs\, P.C\, and Suzette Wheeler\, Commercia Broker with Signature Real Estate Group. \n  \nSarah A. Morris co-founded Morris Law Center with Brian Morris in 2015. Sarah regularly appears in both State and Federal Court in Nevada. Prior to founding Morris Law Center\, Sarah gained a broad range of experience at several law firms. This experience includes working for a well-known national insurance defense firm\, as well as a boutique California based firm focused on mortgage banking. \nMary Jennifer Huffman (MJ) has been part of the Tompkins & Peters team since 2007 and became the Tax Department Manager in 2013.  Admitted as a Stockholder in 2017\, MJ uses her knowledge and experience in accounting and taxation to provide exceptional service in the areas of entity structure\, QuickBooks system design and consulting\, and tax compliance\, planning and preparation for clients internationally and nationwide. \nSuzette Wheeler is a commercial broker for Signature Real Estate Group. She has been advising business owners and investors in real estate lease and purchase strategies since 2004. Suzette actively invests in real estate in the Las Vegas valley. She earned her Master of Business Administration from UNLV and is a life long resident of Las Vegas. \nNoe Gonzalez is Senior Business Advisor and Outreach Liaison for Prestamos CDFI. As a Senior Business Advisor\, Noe provides with advice to small business owners and entrepreneurs in diverse areas such as operations\, marketing\, finance\, basic accounting and logistics. Noe also provides with insight and guidance to small business owners that are in the process of obtaining a loan or certain types of grants and forgivable loans for their business. As a part of the Liaison Prestamos team\, he works closely with both internal and external partners and organizations to provide with financial and operational educational support to the small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the diverse communities on which Prestamos CDFI has presence. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/time-to-find-your-bail-team/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance,Legal,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211021T160000
DTSTAMP:20210924T170308Z
CREATED:20210924T170308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T170308Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Loyal Brand Champions - Your Roadmap to Making Sales Easier
DESCRIPTION:Shaundell Newsome is a two-time SBA Award winner\, author and Founder of Sumnu Marketing. \nNewsome credits his combined military\, hospitality and entrepreneurial experience for three decades of success in innovation. \nIn Shaundell’s career he has been involved in the development of stealth and drone technology\, Station Casinos Boarding Pass Program and his very own Twelve Steps of Marketing which is the title of his book.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/creating-loyal-brand-champions-your-roadmap-to-making-sales-easier/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing/Sales,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211023T113000
DTSTAMP:20210915T182632Z
CREATED:20210915T182632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T182632Z
UID:10000155-1634983200-1634988600@nevadasbdc.org
SUMMARY:Business Valuation
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nOwner’s estimates of the value of their business are often way off. Learn what to include when making decisions on expansion\, financing\, sale or merger opportunities\, or seeing where your business fits in your industry\, assessing your “real world” financial condition\, or making smart choices to enhance the value of your business. \nThere will be a $15 fee for this webinar.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/business-valuation/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T110000
DTSTAMP:20210907T181919Z
CREATED:20210907T181919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T181919Z
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SUMMARY:Is Your Business Prepared For Exit?
DESCRIPTION:If selling your business to a third party is part of your exit strategy you need to view your business through the eyes of a potential buyer.  Fixing up your business and getting it ready to show so that you get the best possible price is a process that takes some time (generally 3 – 5 years).  In this class we will review the 8 value drivers and the steps that you can take to maximize your value. \nKathryn Guthrie brings more than 16 years of entrepreneurial experience to her role as broker and is committed to assisting small business owners successfully transition their businesses to the next generation of ownership.  After selling Real Property Management Sac-Metro in June of 2019\, Kathryn used her time\, talent\, and energy to become a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and to obtain certification as a Value Builder Advisor.  Her services as a coach have been used to compliment the transaction services that she provides as a business broker. She is currently the managing broker for The Liberty Group of Nevada\, Inc.\, a successful business brokerage in Reno\, Nevada that offers services to buyers and sellers. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/is-your-business-prepared-for-exit/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buying or Selling a Business,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T120000
DTSTAMP:20210714T204758Z
CREATED:20210714T204758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T204758Z
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SUMMARY:Patent Basics
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the difference and use of both provisional patent applications and non-provisional patent applications in this patent basics session. A USPTO expert will demystify the patent process\, including the role of the U.S. patent examiner and what to expect when working with the USPTO. Information regarding a number of patent prosecution programs and initiatives available to applicants will also be provided. \nStephen (Steve) Koziol is the Acting Regional Director of the Western Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office and oversees outreach operations for all the USPTO regional offices. Mr. Koziol joined the USPTO in 2007 as a patent examiner\, and has managed teams of examiners in the computer graphics and digital imaging fields. Prior to his move to the West Coast\, Mr. Koziol worked in the Rocky Mountain regional office of the USPTO in Denver\, CO\, where he led the design and implementation of various intellectual property outreach and education programs. He has also focused on the development of patent-specific programs within the USPTO\, including the Post-Grant Outcomes program\, AIA First Inventor to File implementation\, AIPLA Partnering in Patents\, and patent operations cost and fee modeling. \nMr. Koziol received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Bradley University in Peoria\, Illinois. \n \n  \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/patent-basics/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legal,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211030T113000
DTSTAMP:20210915T183102Z
CREATED:20210915T183102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T183102Z
UID:10000156-1635586200-1635593400@nevadasbdc.org
SUMMARY:Data Analysis for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nPlanning\, operating and financing your business hinges on your ability to track\, understand and report financial and marketing data. Learn how to analyze your Market\, your competition\, revenue and expense forecasts\, cash flow and profit and loss. Ask questions as we walk you through the basics of:\n• Why Data Analysis is important\n• Data Collection tools and resources\n• Data Analysis for Business Planning with examples\n• Data Analysis for Business Operations with examples\nYou will be provided with a copy of the slide deck which contains useful examples and links to data sources and templates that will help you Plan\, Start\, and Run a successful business. \nThere will be a $15 fee for this webinar.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/data-analysis-for-small-business-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance,Digital Marketing,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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