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SUMMARY:Sesiones Informativas: Licencias De Negocios
DESCRIPTION:¿Estás por empezar tu negocio en Nevada? \nÚnete a nuestra sesión informativa gratuita para conocer el proceso paso a paso para obtener tus licencias y operar legalmente. \nAprenderás sobre: \n\nCómo elegir la estructura correcta (LLC\, propietario único\, etc.)\nLicencias locales y estatales requeridas\nDónde y cómo aplicar\nCostos comunes y tiempos de espera\nHerramientas y recursos para ayudarte a crecer
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/sesiones-informativas-licencias-de-negocios-27/
LOCATION:2250 N Las Vegas Blvd\, 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd\, North Las Vegas\, 89030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeny Zendejas-Chavez":MAILTO:jeny.zendjas-chavez@unlv.edu
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SUMMARY:Construction 1.0 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Session #1\n2026-07-07\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #2\n2026-07-14\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #3\n2026-07-21\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #4\n2026-07-28\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #5\n2026-08-04\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #6\n2026-08-11\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin 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! \n  \nWith 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. \n 
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/construction-1-0-workshop-10/
LOCATION:Innevation Center\, 450 Sinclair Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Construction 2.0 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Session #1\n2026-07-08\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #2\n2026-07-15\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #3\n2026-07-22\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #4\n2026-07-29\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #5\n2026-08-05\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #6\n2026-08-12\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nJoin 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! \nWith 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.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/construction-2-0-workshop-9/
LOCATION:Innevation Center\, 450 Sinclair Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing/Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T120000
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SUMMARY:From Busy to Profitable: The Math Behind a Sustainable Medical Practice
DESCRIPTION:Know your numbers: visits\, pricing\, and profit targets that drive decisions\n\nThis webinar will focus on helping providers understand exactly what it takes to breakeven\, generate income\, and make informed decisions around pricing and patient volume.\n\n\nDereck Barrett is a business advisor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in business planning\, financing\, and growth strategy. After graduating from the University of Nevada\, Reno\, he began his career in banking sales\, earning national recognition as a top performer. \nIn 2004\, he co-founded and financed his first physical therapy clinic in Southern California. Later he and his wife returned to Reno\, purchased a commercial building and started another physical therapy clinic. Dereck expanded the practice to multiple clinics locations and was the market leader before selling his majority interest. \nWhile expanding the practice\, Dereck became a commercial real estate broker and has worked in that capacity for the last 7yrs. \nHe attributes his life’s professional success to entrepreneurship and sincerely loves helping guide entrepreneurs through the challenges of launching\, financing\, and scaling their companies.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/from-busy-to-profitable-the-math-behind-a-sustainable-medical-practice/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T103000
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SUMMARY:AI Day: Practical Tools for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 16 | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM\nLocation: Tulloch Business Building at the University of Nevada\, Reno\, Room 211\nCost: Free \n\n\nJoin Nevada SBDC for a full day of learning\, networking\, and hands-on exploration of the artificial intelligence tools that are helping small businesses work smarter\, move faster\, and turn ideas into action.This event is designed for entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, students\, advisors\, and community partners who want practical\, real-world ways to use AI. Whether you are looking to improve your marketing\, automate repetitive tasks\, build a simple website\, organize customer information\, generate new ideas\, or better understand what AI means for your business\, AI Day will give you takeaways you can start using right away. \nThe day begins with the national America’s SBDC AI Day Livestream\, featuring expert conversations\, small business success stories\, student project highlights\, and a featured speaker on the future of AI and small business. \nIn the afternoon\, attendees will shift from learning to building during a beginner-friendly Lovable Vibe-Coding Hackathon. No coding experience is required. Participants will use plain-English prompts to create simple AI-powered business tools\, websites\, landing pages\, forms\, dashboards\, and prototypes. \nCome for the ideas. Stay for the community. Leave with something you actually built. \nWhat to Expect \nAttendees will have the opportunity to: \n\nNetwork with entrepreneurs\, business owners\, students\, advisors\, and innovation partners from across Nevada\nWatch live sessions from the America’s SBDC AI Day Summit\nLearn how AI is changing small business marketing\, operations\, customer service\, and product development\nEnjoy lunch while connecting with Nevada’s entrepreneurial community\nParticipate in a hands-on Lovable vibe-coding hackathon\nBuild a simple prototype\, landing page\, intake form\, workflow\, or AI-powered business tool\nLearn how Nevada SBDC can support your next steps after the event\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis event is a great fit for: \n\nSmall business owners curious about AI\nEntrepreneurs looking for practical tools to save time or grow\nStudents interested in AI\, entrepreneurship\, and innovation\nNon-technical founders who want to prototype ideas quickly\nCommunity partners supporting Nevada’s business ecosystem\nAnyone who wants to better understand how AI can be used in real businesses\n\nYou do not need coding experience or a technical background to participate. \nEvent Schedule\n\n10:30 – 11:00 AM | Check-In\, Coffee & Networking \nGuests arrive\, check in\, grab coffee\, and meet fellow entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, students\, advisors\, and community partners. \n11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | America’s SBDC AI Day Livestream \nAttendees will watch the national America’s SBDC AI Day Livestream featuring: \n\nOpening remarks\nAI Transforming Main Street: Small Business Panel\nStudent Project Highlights\nFeatured Speaker: AI & the Future of Small Business — An Outside Perspective\nClosing remarks\n\n1:00 – 1:45 PM | Lunch & Networking \nLunch is provided. Attendees will have time to connect with fellow entrepreneurs\, advisors\, students\, and local innovation partners. \n1:45 – 2:00 PM | Local Welcome Back: What Can You Build Today? \nNevada SBDC will frame the afternoon around practical AI use cases for small businesses\, including marketing\, automation\, customer intake\, websites\, internal workflows\, and simple business tools. \nThis short session will help attendees think about what they want to build during the hackathon. \n2:00 – 2:15 PM | Lovable Hackathon Orientation \nParticipants will be introduced to the beginner-friendly Lovable vibe-coding hackathon.\nNo coding experience is required. Attendees will use plain-English prompts to turn a business idea into a working prototype. \n2:15 – 4:15 PM | Lovable Vibe-Coding Hackathon \nParticipants will roll up their sleeves and build an AI-powered business tool using simple prompts instead of traditional coding. \nAttendees may work individually or in small teams\, with support available throughout the session. \nExample projects could include: \n\nA landing page for a new product or service\nA customer intake form\nA lead capture page\nA quote\, booking\, or FAQ tool\nAn internal workflow or dashboard\nA prototype for a new business idea\nA simple website for a business\, event\, or campaign\n\n4:15 – 4:30 PM | Show & Tell\, Wrap-Up & Next Steps \nVolunteers will share what they created during the hackathon. \nThe day will close with next steps\, Nevada SBDC advising resources\, and practical ways attendees can continue using AI in their businesses. \nWhat You’ll Leave With \nBy the end of AI Day\, attendees will leave with: \n\nA better understanding of how AI is being used by small businesses\nPractical ideas for applying AI to marketing\, operations\, customer service\, and product development\nHands-on experience using Lovable to create a working prototype\nNew connections across Nevada’s entrepreneurial community\nClear next steps for continuing to build with support from Nevada SBDC\n\nAbout the Lovable Vibe-Coding Hackathon \nVibe coding is a new way to build digital tools using natural language prompts instead of traditional code. \nDuring the hackathon\, participants will use Lovable to create simple prototypes\, websites\, workflows\, and business tools. The goal is not to build something perfect. The goal is to learn what is possible\, experiment with new tools\, and leave with something tangible that can be improved after the event. \nThis session is designed for beginners\, non-technical founders\, and anyone who wants to explore how AI can help turn business ideas into working prototypes. \nCost \nThis event is free to attend.\nSpace may be limited\, and registration is encouraged. \nRegister Today \nJoin Nevada SBDC on Wednesday\, July 16\, at the Tulloch Business Building at the University of Nevada\, Reno for a full day of AI learning\, networking\, and hands-on building.\nExplore what AI can do for your business — and leave with something you built yourself.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/ai-day-practical-tools-for-small-business/
LOCATION:Tulloch Business Building\, College of Business at the University of Nevada\, Reno\, 1664 N. Virginia St.\, Reno\, 89557\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T120000
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SUMMARY:Rising Leaders: Amplifying Your Communication Skills for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Just starting out or ready to level up? This webinar is built for entrepreneurs like you — whether you’re a team of one or leading your first few hires. \nGrowing your business takes more than a great idea. It takes the right skills — both the hard skills that keep your operation running and the soft skills that build trust\, inspire people\, and help you lead with confidence. This session is designed to help you develop both\, so you can step into leadership with clarity and purpose. \nYou’ll walk away with practical tools you can use right away to strengthen how you communicate\, solve problems\, and build the kind of credibility that helps your business grow. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nCommunication that drives results — Master communication\, one of the most valuable soft skills for any entrepreneur. Learn to adapt your message for clients\, team members— and build alignment even without formal authority.\nDeveloping the people around you — Whether you manage employees\, contractors\, or collaborators\, discover how to build accountability\, encourage ownership\, and earn trust through everyday interactions.\nBuilding your visibility and credibility — Your reputation is your brand. Learn to demonstrate value through outcomes and build the professional relationships that fuel growing your business long-term.\n\n  \n\nJamie Morlock\, Client Development Director at The Omnia Group\, is usually out on the front lines — attending events and meeting new faces.  She works with organizations to tackle hiring\, retention\, and team development\, and build cultures\, using Omnia’s behavioral and cognitive assessments as the foundation.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/rising-leaders-amplifying-your-communication-skills-for-business-growth/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T120000
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SUMMARY:Business Licensing Info Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/business-licensing-info-session-5/
LOCATION:2250 N Las Vegas Blvd\, 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd\, North Las Vegas\, 89030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="Albert Delgado":MAILTO:albert.delgado@unlv.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T130000
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SUMMARY:Sesiones Informativas: Licencias De Negocios
DESCRIPTION:¿Estás por empezar tu negocio en Nevada? \nÚnete a nuestra sesión informativa gratuita para conocer el proceso paso a paso para obtener tus licencias y operar legalmente. \nAprenderás sobre: \n\nCómo elegir la estructura correcta (LLC\, propietario único\, etc.)\nLicencias locales y estatales requeridas\nDónde y cómo aplicar\nCostos comunes y tiempos de espera\nHerramientas y recursos para ayudarte a crecer\n\n 
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/sesiones-informativas-licencias-de-negocios-28/
LOCATION:2250 N Las Vegas Blvd\, 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd\, North Las Vegas\, 89030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="Albert Delgado":MAILTO:albert.delgado@unlv.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T120000
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SUMMARY:Run the Practice\, Don’t Let It Run You: Building Your Operating System from Day One
DESCRIPTION:How to build policies\, hire the right staff\, create culture\, and turn it into a competitive advantage.\n\nThis webinar will center on building the internal structure of the practice via the policy and procedures\, hiring\, onboarding\, and creating a culture that drives consistency\, retention\, and ultimately growth.\n\n\n\nDereck Barrett is a business advisor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in business planning\, financing\, and growth strategy. After graduating from the University of Nevada\, Reno\, he began his career in banking sales\, earning national recognition as a top performer. \nIn 2004\, he co-founded and financed his first physical therapy clinic in Southern California. Later he and his wife returned to Reno\, purchased a commercial building and started another physical therapy clinic. Dereck expanded the practice to multiple clinics locations and was the market leader before selling his majority interest. \nWhile expanding the practice\, Dereck became a commercial real estate broker and has worked in that capacity for the last 7yrs. \nHe attributes his life’s professional success to entrepreneurship and sincerely loves helping guide entrepreneurs through the challenges of launching\, financing\, and scaling their companies.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/run-the-practice-dont-let-it-run-you-building-your-operating-system-from-day-one/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Operations,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T164911Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Food Business Insurance
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover key elements of navigating insurance for your food industry business. Topics will include: \n\nEssential Insurance Policies\n\nProduct Liability\nProperty\nBusiness Interruption\n\n\nRisk Scenarios and Real-World Examples\n\nB. David Cisneros\, ARM \n\nDirector\, Risk & Insurance Professional Studies\, University of Nevada\, Reno | College of Business\nDirector of Risk Management\, IGT\nDirector of Risk Management\, Oracle Corporation\nFood Service Risk Manager\, Guckenheimer Enterprises\, Inc\nInsurance Claims Professional | Workers’ Compensation and Casualty
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/navigating-food-business-insurance/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
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