Nevada SBDC

Business Licensing Info Sessions
2025-10-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-18 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. Please sign up for the date that best suits your availability.

Sesiones Informativas: Licencias De Negocios
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-18 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

Understanding Nevada's New 401K Mandate
2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Attention small business owners: Nevada’s new 401K mandate requiring employers to offer a retirement savings program has officially gone into effect, and the deadline to comply has now passed. If you haven’t yet implemented a solution, it’s not too late to get on track! Join us for a one-hour webinar on the Nevada Employee Savings Trust (NEST) program, a state-facilitated retirement option designed to help small businesses meet the requirements without the complexity of setting up a traditional 401k. We’ll cover how NEST works, what your responsibilities are as an employer, and how to enroll quickly and easily. This is a great opportunity to ensure compliance and support your employees’ financial well-being.
Zach Conine currently serves as Nevada’s 23rd State Treasurer. Elected on November 6th, 2018, Zach knows that responsible financial management is the key to ensuring long-term growth for the State. As Treasurer, Zach leads a team of more than 45 professionals that are responsible for investing the State’s and many local governments’ money, financing community assets and facilities, processing payments for public agencies and collecting and returning unclaimed property. Additionally, Zach is responsible for Nevada College Savings Plans and administration of numerous scholarship programs and other services that help Nevadans plan, save, and pay for post-secondary education.
In addition to the daily management of the State Treasurer’s Office, Zach serves as a member of the State Board of Finance and the Executive Branch Audit Committee. Zach serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the College Savings Plans of Nevada, the Nevada Employee Savings Trust and the Nevada State Infrastructure Bank.
Prior to serving as State Treasurer, Zach built a successful business career in the gaming, finance, and consulting sectors. Over the course of his career, Zach has been committed to creating economic opportunities for local businesses and working families. As co-founder of a consulting business, he has helped dozens of small and medium sized businesses expand, increase efficiencies, and decrease expenses. In doing so, he assisted in the creation and preservation of more than 3,000 jobs in Nevada.

Understanding Cash Flow
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Understanding how money moves in and out of your business is essential to keeping it healthy. In this session, participants will learn the difference between cash inflow and cash outflow and why tracking both matters. We’ll explore how profit on paper doesn’t always translate to money in the bank—and what that means for day-to-day operations. Through practical examples, you’ll discover how to anticipate and manage the timing of your income and expenses. By learning how to manage your cash effectively, you’ll gain the flexibility to handle slow seasons and unexpected costs with confidence.

Learning the difference between cash inflow and cash outflow
Profit does not always mean you’ll have money in the bank
Managing your cash will offer flexibility to weather slow times and bills that may hit at different times.

Dereck 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.
In 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.
While expanding the practice, Dereck became a commercial real estate broker and has worked in that capacity for the last 7yrs.
He attributes his life’s professional success to entrepreneurship and sincerely loves helping guide entrepreneurs through the challenges of launching, financing, and scaling their companies.

AI Pitch Competition
2025-11-12 15:00 - 20:00 | Corporate Coworking Space, 5725 S Valley View Blvd Suite 6, Las Vegas, 89118, United States
Description:

The Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), is proud to announce the next AI Pitch Competition, happening November 12, 2025, in Las Vegas.
This is your chance to showcase your AI vision in front of AWS leaders and industry experts—while competing for up to $35,000 in AWS partner funding to bring your project to life.
What’s at Stake?
Up to $35K in total support to accelerate your AI project.
$10K in guaranteed engineering support – Access AWS engineers who will help you design and implement your AI solution.
Up to $25K in Proof of Concept (PoC) funding – Additional non-cash support to help build and validate your AI initiative.
Please note: No cash prizes or checks will be awarded. Support is provided in technical and strategic AWS resources only.
How It Works
Apply to Pitch – Up to 10 businesses will be selected. Submit your 300–500 word synopsis describing how you plan to use AI in your business.
Pitch Live – Selected businesses will deliver a 3-minute pitch on stage in front of a live audience and expert panel, followed by a short Q&A. Visual aids (e.g., PowerPoint) are allowed.
Network & Connect – After the competition, you’ll have the chance to meet with AWS leaders and industry experts to discuss AI-powered opportunities.
Who Should Apply?
This competition is designed for small businesses that:
Are building or integrating AI into their operations
Need funding, resources, and expert support to move their AI vision forward.
Want to connect with AWS leaders to refine and implement AI strategies.
Why Participate?
Gain exclusive access to AWS funding & technical support.
Pitch your idea directly to AWS and AI leaders.
Receive tailored feedback in a high-value, competitive pitch setting.
Build powerful connections with AWS experts and peers in the AI ecosystem.
About the Hosts & Sponsors
AWS (Amazon Web Services) – The world’s leading cloud computing and AI platform.
Nevada SBDC – Providing no-cost business advising, training, and resources to help small businesses start, grow, and thrive.
Key Details
Application Deadline: November 2, 2025
Competition Date: November 12, 2025

Business Planning for New Healthcare Entrepreneurs
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join us for “Business Planning for New Healthcare Entrepreneurs,” featuring a seasoned physician, Dr. Hakimi, who has successfully navigated the entrepreneurial landscape. Discover the intricacies of launching and managing a private practice with a membership-based care model, as she shares her firsthand experiences and strategies. Learn how to effectively market your practice, manage finances, and ensure regulatory compliance without relying on traditional insurance frameworks. This session will provide practical tips on setting up your practice, from selecting the right location to optimizing patient care and engagement.

Whether you’re just starting or looking to pivot your existing practice, this webinar offers actionable advice to help you succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from local succesful healthcare entrepreneur and take your business planning skills to the next level. Let’s continue the conversation and journey towards more patient-centered practices in Nevada.
Dr. Ati Hakimi MD graduated from Northwestern University residency in Family Medicine and did an extra year of training in Geriatric Medicine at Rush University Medical Center. She has practiced medicine for over 20 years.
She moved to Las Vegas in 2016 and immediately knew she was home. She was chosen for Leadership Las Vegas Class of 2018 and that is where she found her tribe to motivate her to make a difference in the city. She was very disheartened to know that Las Vegas was number 47 in the nation in healthcare. So, with the support of her life long leadership friends and her family, she started Vegas Direct Primary Care.

She now practices medicine as she has always dreamed of! She is able to provide compassionate, quality care to all her members and treats them as if they are a part of her own family. Her practice is equivalent to the Netflix of Healthcare, a low and affordable flat monthly fee which gives her members all access to a physician!
Check out her website at https://vegasdpc.com/

Mastering Your Startup Finances
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Financial success starts with understanding the key numbers that drive your business. In this training, you’ll learn the difference between revenue, profit, and cash flow—and why each tells a unique story about your business’s health. We’ll walk through simple ways to budget and track your costs, including a practical Excel template you can use right away. You’ll also uncover some of the most common financial pitfalls that trip up small business owners and how to steer clear of them. By building stronger financial habits, you’ll gain the clarity and confidence to make smarter business decisions. This session is ideal for entrepreneurs who want to take control of their finances and plan for long-term growth.

Learn the difference between revenue, profit and cash flow
Simple ways to budget and track your costs (where we could provide a simple excel sheet)
Common financial pitfalls and how to avoid them

Dereck 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.
In 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.
While expanding the practice, Dereck became a commercial real estate broker and has worked in that capacity for the last 7yrs.
He attributes his life’s professional success to entrepreneurship and sincerely loves helping guide entrepreneurs through the challenges of launching, financing, and scaling their companies.

Hazardous Waste 101 - Las Vegas
2025-12-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Nevada Department of Business & Industry, 3300 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 425 Nevada Room, Las Vegas, NV, 89102, United States
Hazardous Waste 101 is a free training where you and your team will learn proper management of hazardous waste, RCRA manifest requirements, waste identification and labeling requirements, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, and training requirements. Throughout the training, BEP will provide tips for cost-saving approaches and resources to help you manage and minimize hazardous waste streams. Registration is required. Contact Kat Olson with questions at 775-420-7371 or katolson@unr.edu.

Mapping the Talent Journey
2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Session #1
2025-12-03
12:00 PM
– 1:00 PM (PST)

Session #2
2025-12-11
12:00 PM
– 1:00 PM (PST)

Whether your practice has 2 employees or 2000, every one of you is on a journey towards practice growth. While AI and tech are vital for the future, every practice will still require people. Owners and leaders need a proven roadmap to turn quality candidates into engaged and committed team members. Discover the processes and strategies that will drive the performance of your team and ultimately the success of your practice.

More than a traditional conference session, Amy’s programs are designed and facilitated to enable you to learn from and connect with others through meaningful peer-to-peer interaction. Grounded in her People First approach, join Amy Lafko in this unique hands-on program where participants will be able to:

Objectives:

Define the evidence-based map for the talent journey

Identify your company’s roadblocks and detours

Prioritize your company’s next steps and implementation strategy

Guest Speaker: Amy Lafko

Hazardous Waste 101 - Reno
2025-12-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Room 227, Reno, NV, 89511, United States

Mapping the Talent Journey
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Whether your practice has 2 employees or 2000, every one of you is on a journey towards practice growth. While AI and tech are vital for the future, every practice will still require people. Owners and leaders need a proven roadmap to turn quality candidates into engaged and committed team members. Discover the processes and strategies that will drive the performance of your team and ultimately the success of your practice.

More than a traditional conference session, Amy’s programs are designed and facilitated to enable you to learn from and connect with others through meaningful peer-to-peer interaction. Grounded in her People First approach, join Amy Lafko in this unique hands-on program where participants will be able to:

Objectives:

Define the evidence-based map for the talent journey

Identify your company’s roadblocks and detours

Prioritize your company’s next steps and implementation strategy

Amy Lafko, founder of Cairn Consulting Solutions, is a leadership and organizational design expert, mainstage speaker, author, and advisor. Formerly a leader in healthcare operations, she brings real-world lessons and inspirational ideas to a variety of industries to help organizations grow their people so they can grow their business.
For more information on Amy’s advisory services and leadership programs, visit www.cairncs.com. To inquire about Speaking , visit www.amylafko.com.

AI Powered Images Workshop
2025-12-16 10:00 - 14:00 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Turn 1 Product Photo into Unlimited Variations with a Free Google Tool
Remix. Reimagine. Reinvent.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to take a single product photo and transform it into endless creative variations using a free Google AI tool.
From swapping backgrounds to changing outfits, creating memes, and adding visual effects — you’ll discover how to make your visuals stand out and go viral, all without needing a designer or paid software.
You’ll Learn How To:
Reimagine Your Images: Make your product or model wear different outfits, poses, or accessories — instantly.
Change the Scene: Swap backgrounds, add or remove elements, and experiment with styles and aesthetics.
Create Shareable Visuals: Turn your photos into fun memes, lifestyle shots, and ad-ready variations.

Closing Your Books with Confidence
2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
The year is winding down and so are your chances to get your books in order before tax time. Join us for a live training designed specifically for small business owners who want to approach their year-end review with clarity. Whether you’re preparing to meet with your accountant, file taxes, or simply want to know your business numbers inside and out, this session will give you the tools and confidence to finish the year strong.

Taught by Lori Hauck, a Certified Public Accountant licensed in three states. She has over 15 years of experience teaching finance and accounting classes to college students and business professionals. She is an entrepreneur and international speaker on behavioral finance topics. She possesses a talent explaining financial topics to clients, students, and entrepreneurs in ways they can easily understand.

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.

Sprint to Scale - En Español
2026-01-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Business and Industry Office Las Vegas, 3300 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89102, United States
Session #1
2026-01-14
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #2
2026-01-21
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #3
2026-01-28
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #4
2026-02-04
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #5
2026-02-11
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #6
2026-02-18
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #7
2026-02-25
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #8
2026-03-04
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PST)

Session #9
2026-03-11
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

Session #10
2026-03-18
5:30 PM
– 8:00 PM (PDT)

¡Únete a este programa de 10 semanas y lleva tu idea de negocio al siguiente nivel!
Aprenderás a planear tu empresa, definir metas claras y construir una base sólida para crecer. A través de actividades prácticas, un cuaderno de trabajo interactivo y aprendizaje en grupo, descubrirás cómo transformar tu visión en resultados reales. Si estás iniciando un negocio o quieres expandir el que ya tienes, este programa te ayudará a avanzar con estrategia y confianza. ¡No te quedes fuera!

Se ofrece de forma presencial en Las Vegas, Nevada.
This course will be taught in Spanish, but all are welcome and English is available on request.
El personal militar en activo, los veteranos y los cónyuges de militares pueden optar a un descuento. Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a training@nevadasbdc.org.
Fee: $149.00
Sobre la instructora
Anabel Navarro ha hecho de Las Vegas su hogar durante 28 años y aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en diversas industrias. Desde 2014 es Asesora de Negocios y Gerente Regional del Sur de Nevada, en el Nevada SBDC; donde ha apoyado a innumerables emprendedores a lograr su máximo potencial . Es experta en creación de empresas, planes de negocio, gestión comercial, marketing y análisis financiero. Su verdadera pasión es guiar a los emprendedores para transformar sus ideas en negocios exitosos.

Business Blueprint with Nevada SBDC
2026-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Launch your business with clarity and confidence in Business Blueprint with Nevada SBDC. This interactive class will guide you through the essential decisions every entrepreneur must make before investing time or money. You’ll explore the problem your business solves, pinpoint your ideal customers, assess your competition, and map out your industry environment. The session focuses on real-world application; helping you evaluate the viability of your idea and understand what it will take to succeed. Expect to leave with a sharper vision, actionable next steps, and a stronger foundation for your business journey.

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

Lessons from a Success Story
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
When Carami came to Nevada SBDC at UNLV several years ago, all she had was an idea and the drive to bring it to life. Since then, she has built her cornerstone products, launched her business, gotten her products into retail stores, and won an entrepreneurship award.
If you’re a new business just starting out or an existing business looking for growth, join us for this event and receive valuable insights, motivation, and connection with other entrepreneurs. Hear it from a successful entrepreneur – your dream is achievable!

Pilula™ Founder, Carami Olsen, has taken supplements in many forms since childhood. Born to a mother on a health quest, since long before it was trending, Carami was taught to appreciate the results of supplementing what food does not provide. Well educated on the health and wellness of the human body, this early influence on our founder ultimately led to the creation of a beautiful pill box option and development of the Pilula Pod and the Pilula Track App. Carami maintains the belief in a limitless quality of life and feeling good everyday, which Pilula™ supports with simplified regiments, secure contents, and confidence to continue your life without disruption.
