Nevada SBDC

Financial Foundations: Master Your Numbers in Two Nights
2026-02-24 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Session #1
2026-02-24
5:30 PM
– 7:00 PM (PST)

Session #2
2026-02-25
5:30 PM
– 7:00 PM (PST)

Take control of your business finances with this engaging two-night training focused on understanding your balance sheets, P&L, and more. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll break down key financial concepts into simple, practical terms you can immediately apply to your business. Learn how to read, interpret, and use your financial statements to make smarter decisions and strengthen your financial health. Join us to gain the clarity you need to manage your money with purpose and move your business forward with confidence.
Kathy has over 25 years of experience in small business development as a highly successful entrepreneur as well as a sought-after advisor and trainer by those in all stages of business ownership. Her areas of expertise include business plan counseling, marketing, strategic planning, economic development and business education and training. With over 10 years in banking and other types of financial institutions, Kathy has assisted businesses in financial planning and access to capital through alternative lending sources. Kathy serves as a part-time business advisor and trainer for the Nevada SBDC primarily in Douglas County, Carson City and surrounding areas.

Rural Tourism Pitch Competition
2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00
Session #1
2026-03-07
10:00 AM
– 4:00 PM (PST)

Session #2
2026-03-08
9:00 AM
– 12:00 PM (PDT)

Nevada SBDC, in collaboration with Travel Nevada, is excited to announced the third annual Tourism Pitch Competition!
This initiative is designed to support rural tourism startups and existing businesses eager to expand their business models.
Prospective entrepreneurs will engage in a 2-day virtual workshop March 7th and 8th, 2026, followed by an opportunity to pitch live at Rural Roundup. The winner of the pitch competition will win $20,000 to help kickstart their venture.

Amanda Elliott is a small business advisor with the Nevada SBDC and Executive Director of the Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition. She specializes in the outdoor industry, marketing, and branding. Outside of working with clients, she thrives on learning new things and taking part in professional development opportunities. Since moving to Nevada, Amanda has emphasized participating in public speaking events to further the Nevada SBDC’s mission and lift up entrepreneurs. In her personal life, she is an outdoor enthusiast and spends her time hiking and rock climbing out in Red Rock NCA.

Healthcare: Starting Your Private Practice and What You Should Know
2026-03-31 07:00 - 08:00
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.

An Intellectual Property Guide for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
2026-04-21 09:00 - 10:00
The area of IP is as complex as it is important, especially for small business owners and entrepreneurs. There are cost-conscious, reasonable steps that can and should be taken by independent companies to add value to their business and to protect their creations, particularly in this era of online counterfeits and scams. This webinar will provide an introduction to protections available through patents, copyright, trademark, and trade dress as well as the benefits of intellectual property registrations and enforcement resources.

At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

What is intellectual property and how it can benefit your business, protect your creative works
How to distinguish between patents, trade secrets, copyright protection, and trademarks as well as their scope, cost, and remedies
How to apply for and register copyrights, trademarks, and patents

Enforcement aids and resources to strengthen your intellectual property portfolio

Caleb Green is a seasoned attorney specializing in Intellectual Property, Business Law, and Technology. He brings a unique blend of legal expertise and technical acumen to his practice, holding a degree in Computer Science and leveraging his background in information technology to provide comprehensive counsel to clients. Caleb’s primary areas of practice encompass intellectual property litigation and enforcement, trademark prosecution and management, business litigation and transactions, data privacy and security, and sports & entertainment law. His experience includes advising clients on corporate due diligence, navigating complex intellectual property disputes, and ensuring data protection compliance. With a keen understanding of the complexities of intellectual property law and a strong foundation in general business litigation, Caleb is dedicated to helping businesses understand the intersection of law and technology, providing strategic solutions to protect their innovations and achieve their business objectives worldwide.

Healthcare: Pitfalls of Managing Your Practice
2026-05-19 07:00 - 08:00
This training focuses on the real-world challenges of running a healthcare practice once the doors are open. Participants will unpack the myths of insurance reimbursement and gain a clearer understanding of cash flow, payer systems, and financial sustainability. The session also explores the operational and management realities that are rarely taught in business school. Attendees will learn to identify common structural and financial pitfalls that destabilize practices. This training is designed to help providers avoid costly mistakes and build stronger, more resilient operations. It is ideal for practice owners and clinicians navigating the complexities of management and growth.

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.
