Steps to Building Strong Business Credit
2021-06-29 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join us to learn more about steps you can take to build a stronger business credit from the FDIC Money Smart program with Steven Ness from US Bank.
Steven Ness has spent the last 17 years living and working in banking/finance in the Las Vegas valley. He is a Business Banking Consultant with US Bank and also a mentor to business owners through SCORE, a national non-profit organization. Steven enjoys giving back and volunteering in our community through his organization, Junior Achievements, Dress for Success, 3 Square and CRCC. Steven has two young children and started his own company in 2020 focusing on real estate consulting development. In his free time he enjoys exploring the joys of life with his children.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Generating New Leads on a Budget
2021-06-30 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Small businesses can exponentially increase their marketing power without exponentially increasing your marketing budget. Learn how to find allies in marketing and how you can collaborate with them for best results. Building word of mouth and partnership marketing can work for almost any type of business. Find out how it can make a difference in your bottom line and what to do next to use this as a marketing tool for your business during this pandemic.
Presented by Melissa Forziat. Melissa Forziat is a Southern California-based marketer, speaker, consultant, and author. She teaches small businesses how to market on a budget and helps them execute their marketing strategies, in addition to working with business organizations to train their trainers. She offers keynotes, presentations, workshops, and webinars, and her national and international speaking schedule has taken her as far as New Zealand! To date, she has delivered over 120 workshops and webinars to thousands of attendees.
Melissa is the author of the free eBook Small Business Marketing on a Budget and former Board President of Ventures nonprofit.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Where's the Contract? Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses in Nevada
2021-07-01 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and the 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*:
*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

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about PTAC program resources to help your business compete for government contracting opportunities. Presentation by Jorge Ramirez Armenta, Govt. Contracts Advisor, Nevada PTAC

In order to accommodate prospective webinar attendees’ schedules, and to provide the maximum opportunity for attendees to ask questions, this webinar will be conducted live on different days and timeframes. Please join one!
“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.
Regarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Regarding 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.
This webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations, i.e., the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (or Nevada PTAC) and the Nevada SBDC.

The Difference Between Fixed and Cost Types of Government Contracts
2021-07-06 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
In collaboration with the Indian Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS) Acorn Project, join us to learn about the difference between fixed and cost types of government contracts. This webinar series is open for any business owner, regardless of Native status.
For the firm new to federal acquisition, all contracts may appear alike. However, there are to major families of contracts, Fixed and Cost Reimbursement. This webinar will explore these two families and the major differences between the two as well as the major corresponding business infrastructure elements that a firm must possess to be successful under each type.
Bennie 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.

**This event series requires two registrations- one for Nevada SBDC and one for the IDRS Acorn Project. We appreciate your patience with this process**

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Costing, Pricing and Breakeven
2021-07-07 17:30 - 19:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Attaching a fair and accurate price tag to your products and services can be a tricky balancing act. It should come as no surprise that many business owners have an ongoing struggle with setting their pricing strategies. This workshop will help you develop your pricing strategy for your product or service using market research, pricing models, and other pricing techniques. It will also help you determine if your prices are working for you in achieving break-even profitability.
There will be a $15 fee for this webinar.

Strengthening Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting
2021-07-08 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This series is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Nevada Small Business Development Center, and the Nevada’s Women’s Business Center.
**Your information will be shared with SBA Resource Partner, Nevada’s Women’s Business Center for this event.**
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Where's the Contract? Common Misconceptions in Government Contracting
2021-07-08 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn more about government/public sector contracting – these virtual presentations, which are presented at no charge, are designed for Nevada for-profit business, especially the small businesses*:
*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

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about small business misconceptions, proposal misconceptions, and subcontracting misconceptions. Presentation by Jorge Ramirez Armenta, Govt. Contracts Advisor, Nevada PTAC

In order to accommodate prospective webinar attendees’ schedules, and to provide the maximum opportunity for attendees to ask questions, this webinar will be conducted live on different days and timeframes. Please join one!
“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.
Regarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Regarding 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.
This webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations, i.e., the Nevada PTAC and the Nevada SBDC.

Basics of Starting a Business
2021-07-10 09:30 - 11:30, 2021-07-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Adam’s Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
This event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
This 2-hour session will prepare you to decide whether to proceed immediately, to delay starting your business or to not start your business.
We discuss:

Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
Business Opportunities
Business Plans
Financing Your Business
Marketing
Types of Business Organizations
and Setting Up Your Business.

COVID, Vaccines, and Masks in the Workplace, Oh My!
2021-07-13 09:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Businesses are being flooded with accommodation requests from vaccinated and unvaccinated employees. What are your rights and responsibilities as business owners as things return to some normalcy? Do you have a plan for potential COVID spikes due the Delta variant in the future? What should you know about encouraging your employees to get the vaccine? Join us to discuss your rights and responsibilities in this new environment and the vaccination rollout.
Chris Belmont holds a aPHR certification from the HR Certification Institute, and a SHRM-SCP (senior certified professional) from the Society for Human Resources management. She spent over 30 years in the restaurant business and holds an FDA approved credential to train food service managers on preventing the spread of food borne illness as well as infectious diseases. She is an active member of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Boards of the Water Street Business District Association, as well as the Southern Nevada Society for Human Resources Management. As a consultant, she provides HR support as well as leadership and organizational health training and workshops to her clients.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2021-07-13 17:30 - 19:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
This 2-hour session will prepare you to decide whether to proceed immediately, to delay starting your business or to not start the business.
We discuss:

Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
Business Opportunities
Business Plans
Financing Your Business
Marketing
Types of Business Organizations
and Setting Up Your Business

Where's the Contract? Creating a Winning Capabilities Statement
2021-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and the Nevada Small Business Development Center (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*:
*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

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about what a capabilities statement document is, its five key components, and how they’re utilized. Presentation by Nathan “Nate” Jackson, Deputy Director, Nevada PTAC

In order to accommodate prospective webinar attendees’ schedules, and to provide the maximum opportunity for attendees to ask questions, this webinar will be conducted live on different days and timeframes. Please join one!
“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.
Regarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Regarding 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.
This webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations, i.e., the Nevada PTAC and the Nevada SBDC.

Creating Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy
2021-07-14 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
In this session, we will talk about how to build a marketing funnel for your business to grow relationships with your audience and generate more sales. If you are planning to have a presence on Shop Made in Nevada, this will be a great chance to learn how to leverage that presence to create more revenue and traffic. Even if you have no plans to use Shop Made in Nevada, you will discover how to build more sales, referrals, and loyalty from your audience. Having a lead retention strategy is critical to have a profitable business! We will examine how to drive every conversation forward with the right calls to action to make your marketing efforts more efficient and effective. Mapping out your marketing strategy now will give you a leg up on the other side of this pandemic!
Presented by Melissa Forziat. Melissa Forziat is a Southern California-based marketer, speaker, consultant, and author. She teaches small businesses how to market on a budget and helps them execute their marketing strategies, in addition to working with business organizations to train their trainers. She offers keynotes, presentations, workshops, and webinars, and her national and international speaking schedule has taken her as far as New Zealand! To date, she has delivered over 120 workshops and webinars to thousands of attendees.
Melissa is the author of the free eBook Small Business Marketing on a Budget and former Board President of Ventures nonprofit.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Digital KLT (English Version)
2021-07-15 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Understanding and learning how to build, know, like, and trust is one of the most important skills small businesses need to successfully attract clients and build relationships.
This presentation will provide an overview of KLT, intergenerational communications, social media, and the sales process. It will help participants understand:

What is KLT?
The generations and their relationship with technology
How they use technology and social media to express themselves
Generational differences in communication etiquette
The connection between generational differences in communication, decision making, and how it relates to the sales process.

Maria C. Hall is a business coach, entrepreneur, and former sales executive. She worked over 15 years in the insurance industry where she owned and operated her agency and served as a consultant for Allstate. Her work with entrepreneurs began when she partnered with a local chamber to develop a series of workshops and programs designed to assist businesses with the start-up process. As a business advisor/coach, she specializes in sales training, strategic planning, cash flow analysis, marketing, pricing strategy, employee engagement, and conflict management.
Ms. Hall graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing. She is a professional Path Certified Coach, Licensed Trainer, National Training Team Member, and a Certified Startup Expert-Top 6 Business Coach. A native of Havana, Cuba, she speaks fluent Spanish. A self-described personality assessment and generations junkie, she loves reading leadership development and business books in her spare time as well as cooking, doing yoga and anything beach related.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Where's the Contract? Creating a Winning Capabilities Statement
2021-07-15 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and the Nevada Small Business Development center (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*:
*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

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about what is a capabilities statement document, its five key components, and how they’re utilized. Presentation by Nathan “Nate” Jackson, Deputy Director, Nevada PTAC

In order to accommodate prospective webinar attendee’s schedules, and to provide the maximum opportunity for attendees to ask questions, this webinar will be conducted live on different days and timeframes. Please join one!
“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.
Regarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Regarding 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 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.
This webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations, i.e., the Nevada PTAC and the Nevada SBDC.

Basics of Starting a Business
2021-07-17 09:30 - 11:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
This 2-hour session will prepare you to decide whether to proceed immediately, to delay starting your business or to not start your business.
We discuss:

Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
Business Opportunities
Business Plans
Financing Your Business
Marketing
Types of Business Organizations
and Setting Up Your Business

KLT Digital (Versión en Español)
2021-07-22 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Este cursó proporcionará un conocimiento general sobre el concepto “KLT”- Know, Like, and Trust, las comunicaciones intergeneracionales, las redes sociales, el proceso de ventas y como utilizar estos conceptos para ganar clientes. Ayudará a los participantes a comprender:

¿Qué es KLT?
Las generaciones y su relación con la tecnología
Cómo utilizan la tecnología y las redes sociales para expresarse
Diferencias generacionales en la etiqueta de comunicación
La conexión entre los diferentes modos de comunicación de cada generación, el impacto que tiene sobre su decisiones de consumidor y cómo se relaciona con el proceso de ventas

Maria C. Hall es coach de negocios, emprendedora y ex ejecutiva de ventas. Trabajó más de 15 años en la industria de seguros, donde era propietaria y operaba su agencia y se desempeñó como consultora de Allstate. Su trabajo con emprendedores comenzó cuando se asoció con una cámara local para desarrollar una serie de talleres y programas diseñados para ayudar a las empresas con el proceso de puesta en marcha. Como asesora / coach de negocios, se especializa en capacitación en ventas, planificación estratégica, análisis de flujo de efectivo, marketing, estrategia de precios, participación de los empleados y manejo de conflictos.
La Sra. Hall se graduó del Instituto de Tecnología de Rochester cLibraryon un B.S. en Administración de Empresas y una especialización en Marketing. Es coach certificada de PATH, entrenadora licenciada, miembro del equipo nacional de capacitación y experta certificada en empresas emergentes de negocios. Nacida en La Habana, Cuba, habla español con fluidez. Se describe a sí misma como una adicta a la evaluación de la personalidad y a las generaciones, le encanta leer libros sobre desarrollo de liderazgo y y negocios en su tiempo libre, así como cocinar, hacer yoga y cualquier cosa relacionada con la playa.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Cottage Food Requirements in Clark County
2021-07-27 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
In 2013, the Nevada Legislature passed the Cottage Food bill. This bill allows certain foods to be prepared and sold from a person’s home. The Southern Nevada Health District is the health authority for Clark County. Have you ever wondered what the process would be like to register? Are you curious which foods you could make under this registration? Does your label have all the required verbiage? Join us to learn more about what food items are covered under this, how to make the registration a little easier for yourself, and more about Cottage Food!
Presented by the Southern Nevada Health District.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Deciding to Keep or Exit Your Business
2021-07-27 17:30 - 19:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Many business owners are facing the important question of what’s next for their business. Whether you have had a disruption from COVID-19, recognize the need for a business investment or are ready for a change, you may need to decide whether to keep the business and make the investment for growth or exit the business. Learn smart ways to weigh alternatives.
There will be a $15 fee for this event.

Customer Sales Process
2021-07-29 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Finding and retaining customers is one of the biggest challenges small businesses face. Many businesses believe it is about “luck” or “being good at sales” but it works best when you have a system in place to guide the process.
This presentation will provide an overview of the sales process, the importance of building client relationships and sales. It will help participants understand:

What is the Customer Sales Process?
How to build a customer journey map
Identify areas for automation
Identify key points of communication with the client
How to integrate with your marketing and social media strategy

Maria C. Hall is a business coach, entrepreneur, and former sales executive. She worked over 15 years in the insurance industry where she owned and operated her agency and served as a consultant for Allstate. Her work with entrepreneurs began when she partnered with a local chamber to develop a series of workshops and programs designed to assist businesses with the start-up process. As a business advisor/coach, she specializes in sales training, strategic planning, cash flow analysis, marketing, pricing strategy, employee engagement, and conflict management.
Ms. Hall graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing. She is a Professional Path Certified Coach, Licensed Trainer, National Training Team Member, and a Certified Startup Expert-Top 6 Business Coach. A native of Havana, Cuba, she speaks fluent Spanish. A self-described personality assessment and generations junkie, she loves reading leadership development and business books in her spare time as well as cooking, doing yoga and anything beach related.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2021-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
This FREE 2-hour session will prepare you to decide whether to proceed immediately, to delay starting your business, or to not start the business.
We discuss:

Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
Business Opportunities
Business Plans
Financing Your Business
Marketing
Types of Business Organizations
and Setting Up Your Business

La Serie - Comprensión de la ley básica de Nevada
2021-08-11 15:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Las leyes laborales del Estado de Nevada pueden parecer intimidantes, pero no tiene que ser así. Únanse con nosotros para aprender lo básico de las leyes laborales y asegurarse que estén en cumplimiento de la ley. Vamos a hablar sobre las leyes y reglas que deben ser observadas por los empleadores, como lidiar con el salario mínimo en el estado de Nevada, y orientación en cómo mantener en regla su documentación de nómina.
Ana M. Soto es una consultora de gente, una profesional bilingüe de recursos humanos que nos educa y empodera a entender y dirigir las leyes de empleo en nuestro estado. Ana quiere lograr que su negocio este en cumplimiento con y en acuerdo con las leyes.
Con más de 30 años de experiencia en La cuidad de México y en Las Vegas, Ana ha trabajado en manufactura, construcción, y la industria hotelera como directora de recursos humanos. Antes de consultar y ayudar como voluntaria a pequeños negocios a salir adelante, Ana trabajo con compañías respetables, incluyendo CBS International, Alberto Culver V05, Station Casinos, Stock Building Supply, Barrick Gaming, and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino entre otros. Ana le encanta viajar y es dueña de una mascota con su esposo.
Session #18/11/213:00 PM- 5:00 PM (PDT)
Session #28/18/213:00 PM- 5:00 PM (PDT)
Session #38/25/213:00 PM- 5:00 PM (PDT)

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Strengthening Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting
2021-08-12 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
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.
**Your information will be shared with SBA Resource Partner, Nevada’s Women’s Business Center for this event.**
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2021-08-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Adam’s Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

Meet the Lenders
2021-08-17 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Are you preparing to ask for a business loan? Discouraged by a previous denial on a business loan? Join us for a panel discussion with loan officers from four Nevada lenders and an SBA representative to better prepare for your next loan pitch. We will learn about how lenders make their loan decisions, tips from the lenders about polished pitching, and steps you could take to mitigate challenges when accessing capital.
Panel member bios:

Greg Leuterio is the SBA Business Development Officer with Meadows Bank. Greg started in the SBA business as a Regional Sales Manager at Wachovia dating back to 1997. He has worked as a SBA Sales Manager for other lenders such as Silver State Bank and Nevada Commerce Bank. Greg has been assisting businesses here at Meadows Bank since January of 2010. He understands SBA objectives, SBA regulations and what supporting documentation SBA wants when closing a loan. Additionally, he analyzes financial statements and projections. He can assist navigating through delinquencies (bankruptcies, short sales, credit issues, etc.). In his spare time, he likes to share the knowledge he has accumulated over the years with new and existing businesses on panels and other social events.
Doreen Lorinczi is the Vice President of Commercial Production at Greater Commercial Lending. With more than 20 years of lending experience, Doreen Lorinczi’s expertise spans all forms of commercial lending. She has worked with a variety of industries and loan types, with an emphasis on building creative structures that best fit the borrower’s needs. As head of Commercial Production at Greater Commercial Lending, Lorinczi leads a team of government relationship officers who underwrite all of GCL’s new loan requests.
Before joining Greater Commercial Lending, Lorinczi served as a vice president of Exchange Bank in Santa Rosa, California, where she managed a $40 million portfolio and oversaw the underwriting of a variety of commercial and agricultural loan applications, including owner-occupied and investor real-estate with Small Business Administration (SBA) enhancements as needed. A senior credit analyst for American AgCredit, Lorinczi underwrote all commercial loan applications, including Production Credit Association (PCA) and Federal Land Credit Association (FLCA) loans up to $750 thousand under AgCredit’s Express Loan Program.
As a Small Business Relationship Manager for the Northern Nevada State Bank business team, Angela Bradley brings more than 18 years of banking and commercial lending experience to the role. Her years of experience and knowledge of the business landscape in Northern Nevada helps make Angela a strong client advocate, which in turn enables her to assist business clients and future clients with their financial goals.
Angela is a third-generation Nevadan who is active in her community. A Women of Achievement honoree herself, she now serves on the finance committee for the Nevada Women’s Fund. In addition, she volunteers with Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, United Way Alzheimer’s Association, and school fundraisers.
Guy Gugino is a Business Development Officer for the South West Region of Wells Fargo SBA. As part of SBA Lending, Guy works with small businesses to help choose the best loan for their growing business and implement solutions based on a comprehensive understanding of their goals and vision for their business.
Guy has worked for Wells Fargo for 18 years. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Guy was a Business Development Officer at Bank of America and Nevada First Bank in Southern Nevada, where he specialized in working with small businesses. He has been in the Banking and Financial Services industry for more than 30 years.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

PPP (Programa de Apoyo para pago de empleados) Nuevo Portal del SBA para el perdón de este.
2021-08-17 15:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
¿Recibiste el PPP para tu Negocio?

Conoce el nuevo portal del SBA para aplicar por el perdón de este préstamo, de manera más simple.

¡Te esperamos!

Te invitan:
*Anabel Navarro –
Asesora de Negocios, Nevada SBDC
*Saul Ramos-SBA Deputy District Director
Nevada District Office

Toda la información compartida con Nevada SBDC es confidencial y no se compartirá con ninguna agencia federal.

Made in Nevada Connections
2021-08-19 17:30 - 19:00 | CraftHaus Brewery, 197 E. California St. Suite 130, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
ABOUT:
Join us for the first Made in Nevada Connections networking event for food manufacturing, beverage and agriculture companies in Las Vegas. Made in Nevada and the Nevada Department of Agriculture are hosting this FREE semi-annual networking event for Southern Nevada businesses this August, and Northern Nevada businesses in February 2022. Businesses can become Made in Nevada members for free at this event.
AGENDA:
Made in Nevada member and CraftHaus Brewery owner Wyndee Forrest will discuss pivoting business to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and how to create a successful beverage brand in Nevada.
Connect with other Nevada businesses during the networking block.

Exiting Your Business - Mass Mutual 3-Part Series
2021-08-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
The statistics on businesses surviving through multiple generations is staggering. The good news is business owners can buck these trends with proper planning. This 3-part series workshop, developed by MassMutual and SCORE, will help you plan for the next stage for your business, for yourself and for generations to come.
Part 1: Succession Planning helps entrepreneurs understand the steps in planning for the eventual transfer of the business, including:

knowing the value of the business
choosing and preparing the appropriate successor
having it all in writing

At the end of this workshop session, clients should be prepared for a variety of business exit strategies – both voluntary and involuntary.
Part 2: Once clients have determined the next steps for their business and their business’ worth, they can start focusing on the next steps in their own lives.
In this workshop session, we will discuss issues that arise with having your business be your retirement plan, and other options to save and provide for your retirement.
Part 3: Ultimately, this workshop will culminate in discussing multiple future planning scenarios, including:

the difference between estate reduction, liquidity and equalization
the planning documents needed to leave a lasting legacy.

It is never too early to start planning ahead!
There is a $15 fee for this event.

Deciding to Keep or Exit Your Business
2021-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Adam’s Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Many business owners are facing the important question of what’s next for their business. Whether you have had a disruption from COVID-19, recognizing the need for a business investment or as a business owner you are ready for a change. Regardless of the reason, a decision is needed as to whether to keep the business and make the investment for growth or exit the business. This is a difficult question to answer and requires careful consideration as to the best go forward path for the business and you as the business owner.
Some points to consider:

With all the market disruptions, are you able to pivot the business to thrive in today’s world?
Is your industry and your business declining or growing?
How can you quantify your business and your personal future financial needs?
What do you want for your future? Status quo, retirement, a career change?

There will be a $15 fee for this event.

Where's the Contract? GOED: PTAC, SAGE, and SSBCI 2.0 Program Overview Training
2021-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and the 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 small businesses*
*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.
Please join us in late August for a webinar!
Please join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) team members talk about the following:

the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), a procurement outreach program, and government contracting and subcontracting
the Sierra Accelerator for Growth & Entrepreneurship (SAGE) program – Karsten Heise, Director of Strategic Programs, GOED, will be featured
the State Small Business Credit Initiatives (SSBCI 2.0) program – Karsten will be featured again

Nevada businesses, especially small businesses in innovation, research, and technology areas are encouraged to attend.
“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.
Regarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Regarding 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.
This webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations, i.e., The Nevada PTAC and the Nevada SBDC.
