Nevada SBDC

Business Licensing Info Sessions
2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 2250 Las Vegas Blvd N., 2250 Las Vegas Blvd N, 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.
Sessions will be held every Thursday beginning July 10th and ending on September 25th. Please sign up for the date that best suits your availability.

Sesiones Informativas: Licencias De Negocios
2025-08-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 | 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

Cada jueves desde el 10 de julio hasta el 25 de septiembre 12:00pm-1:00pm

Digging Out of the Debt Hole: Money Makeover for Entrepreneurs
2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Are you tired of feeling buried by debt with no way out? This webinar is your fresh start.
Join us as we explore how your mindset can be the secret weapon in your financial comeback. You’ll learn practical strategies to conquer debt, tips to rebuild confidence around money, and habits that create lasting change. Whether you’re a business owner or managing personal finances, this session offers real-world solutions to help you go from red to black.

Walk away with your own personalized “Money Makeover Plan”
Shift your money mindset from fear to control
Begin your path toward debt freedom and financial peace

Special Speaker – Monica Coburn of Nevada Business Advisors

This is part of our State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program powered by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Business Credit & Capital: What You Need to Know to Grow
2025-08-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Join Nevada SBDC business advisors and U.S. Bank small business bankers for an interactive panel discussion designed to help prospective and existing business owners understand, apply for, and responsibly use financing tools. Topics include credit cards, lines of credit, business loans, and other funding sources, with insights into timelines, creditworthiness, and what lenders are really looking for.
Moderator & Panelists: Cece Enriquez, Kristine Cambunga, Dereck Barrett, Sandra Rentas
Location: UNR Innevation Center – Concept Café
Refreshments Provided: Coffee, tea, and water
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or simply want to better understand your financial tools, this session will equip you with the knowledge to take control of your credit future.

Start & Grow Your Home Healthcare Business: A 6-Week Workshop Series
2025-08-20 15:00 - 16:00 | 2250 Las Vegas Blvd N., 2250 Las Vegas Blvd N, North Las Vegas, 89030, United States
Session #1
2025-08-20
3:00 PM
– 4:30 PM (PDT)

Session #2
2025-08-27
3:00 PM
– 4:30 PM (PDT)

Session #3
2025-09-03
3:00 PM
– 4:30 PM (PDT)

Session #4
2025-09-10
3:00 PM
– 4:30 PM (PDT)

Session #5
2025-09-17
3:00 PM
– 4:30 PM (PDT)

Session #6
2025-09-24
3:00 PM
– 4:30 PM (PDT)

Are you ready to turn your passion for care into a licensed and profitable home healthcare business?
Join us for an in-person workshop series designed to guide aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs through the process of launching and growing a successful business in Nevada’s growing home healthcare sector. Whether you’re interested in opening a personal care agency (PCA), group home, home for individual residential care (HIRC), assisted living facility, home health agency, or transitional living program, this workshop is for you.
Over six weeks, you’ll gain practical tools, compliance knowledge, and real-world insight from industry experts and licensing professionals who know what it takes to start strong and stay compliant.
Topics Include:
How to legally start your home healthcare business in Nevada
Licensing requirements for PCA, group homes, and more
Regulatory compliance and Medicaid billing
Financial planning and business structure
Fraud prevention, elder abuse laws, and best practices
Accessing funding, resources, and referrals
Why Attend?
Live Q&A with professionals in licensing, healthcare law, and operations
Network with other local entrepreneurs
Leave each session with actionable steps to move forward
Build your foundation for long-term success
This is your opportunity to get the support, knowledge, and connections you need to confidently launch your home healthcare business.

Business Licensing Info Sessions
2025-08-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 | 2250 Las Vegas Blvd N., 2250 Las Vegas Blvd N, 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.
Sessions will be held every Thursday. Please sign up for the date that best suits your availability.

Sesiones Informativas: Licencias De Negocios
2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | 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

Sell Smarter Online through Strategy, Competition, & Pricing Essentials
2025-09-10 17:30 - 20:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Turn your e-commerce vision into an online shop opportunity in this 6-hour training. You’ll learn how to conduct market research that uncovers profitable opportunities, analyze potential competitors to identify your edge, and build a market strategy that attracts your ideal customers. We’ll identify the operational considerations for running a smooth online store and teach you how to set prices. By the end, you’ll have a clear, actionable plan to position your business online, like on Made in Nevada, for growth and the know-how to outshine your competition.

Kathy Halbardier 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.

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

Global Business Expansion: Navigating Tariffs, Trade Agreements & Opportunities in Nevada
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join our expert panel in this engaging online workshop featuring four international trade specialists. Gain valuable insights into the impact of tariffs, the benefits of free trade agreements, and the unique advantages offered by Nevada’s free trade zones. Learn how federal and state partners, including organizations like the Global Chamber can support your business growth and provide essential resources to help you successfully expand into global markets. Whether you are just beginning your journey in international trade or seeking to deepen your expertise, this workshop will equip you with practical strategies, actionable knowledge, and connections to thrive in the global arena.

Approved! Cracking the Code to Business Financing from a Banker's Perspective
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join us for this dynamic webinar where we’ll break down exactly what lenders look for—and how to stand out from the crowd. From understanding creditworthiness to crafting a compelling loan package, you’ll walk away feeling confident, clear, and ready to secure the capital you need to grow.

Discover what lenders really look for in loan applications—from credit profiles to cash flow
Learn how to shift your mindset and approach financing with confidence and clarity
Uncover common pitfalls that cause loan denials—and how to avoid them like a pro
Get insider tips on how to present your business in the best light, from documentation to delivery
Understand the full loan journey: from pre-qualification to approval and beyond
Build a loan-ready plan tailored to your business goals and funding needs
Hear real-world examples and lender-approved strategies that work through an interactive lender panel discussion.

Learn to think like a lender and position your business as “fund-ready”
Uncover the top reasons applications get denied—and how to avoid them
Get expert tips that take you from prepping your paperwork to perfecting your pitch
Whether you’re applying for a loan for the first time or refining your funding strategy, this session will arm you with the knowledge and edge to make lenders say “yes.”

Special Speaker – Monica Coburn of Nevada Business Advisors

This is part of our State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program powered by the Governer’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Money Smart Workshop
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Urban Chamber of Commerce, 1951 Stella Lake St., Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States
This event is hosted by the Urban Chamber of Commerce.
Discover how to organize, manage, and protect your business records effectively! In this interactive workshop, Carlos Castillo will provide an overview of business organizational types and is designed to help participants to understand how selecting the correct organizational type can benefit their business.

La ciberseguridad y tu pequeña empresa
2025-09-25 08:00 - 09:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
La ciberseguridad es un tema importante para las empresas de todos los tamaños. En este taller, presentaremos los fundamentos de la seguridad en línea y cómo se aplica a tu empresa y a tus clientes. Aprenderás formas de identificar las amenazas digitales más comunes y los pasos que puedes dar para proteger tu negocio. Te llevarás consejos prácticos y herramientas para aumentar la ciberseguridad de tu empresa, así como información sobre el Certificado de carrera de ciberseguridad de Google para ayudar a tus empleados a adquirir habilidades en este ámbito.
Participa para aprender:

La razón por la que la ciberseguridad es importante para las empresas de todos los tamaños.

Cómo puedes proteger a tu empresa y a tus clientes en línea.

Cuáles son los pasos que puedes dar tras una posible brecha de seguridad

Construction 1.0 Workshop
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:30 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Session #1
2025-10-01
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #2
2025-10-08
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #3
2025-10-15
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #4
2025-10-22
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #5
2025-10-29
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #6
2025-11-05
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

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!
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
2025-10-02 17:00 - 18:30 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Session #1
2025-10-02
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #2
2025-10-09
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #3
2025-10-16
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #4
2025-10-23
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #5
2025-10-30
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #6
2025-11-06
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

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.

Are You Business Loan Ready?
2025-10-08 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Preparing for a business loan can be time consuming. If you’re a startup, protracted startup, or an existing business owner; I will walk you through the process, so you are prepared and know what you need. In addition we’ll discuss different lending options, including alternative lending and projection based loans.
Penny Garton Sr. Loan Officer for CDC Small Business Finance Based in California, lending Nationwide. Penny is a 37-year veteran of commercial lending, underwriting, and customer service, providing financing to small businesses throughout the United States.
This is part of our State Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP) program powered by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
