Defining Your Product Advantage: What Sets You Apart
2026-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 814 S. 3rd St, 814 S. 3rd Street, Las Vegas, 89101, United States
What sets your business apart from competitors? This training workshop will help you identify and communicate your unique value proposition. You will explore what differentiates your business, target customer needs, and learn how to position your business in a competitive landscape.
Rachel Gomez joins Nevada SBDC with 20 years of experience in executive recruitment, corporate talent acquisition, HR Consulting, and as a small business owner. Her most recent experiences have been in supporting our Las Vegas small business community. She has worked on a national level with consumer brand leaders, non-profit organizations, and in the arts and entertainment industry. As a small business owner for over 14 years, Rachel understands the necessary planning required to stay in compliance and strategize for growth, while utilizing modern technology to streamline processes, increase productivity and expand on branding and marketing efforts.

SBRC | Building Business Credit
2026-05-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Vegas Chamber, 70 E. Bonneville Ave, Las Vegas, 89101, United States
Learn how to establish and strengthen business credit to better position your company for financing, growth, and vendor relationships. This session covers what lenders look for, common pitfalls to avoid, and steps you can take right away.

Healthcare: Pitfalls of Managing Your Practice
2026-05-26 07:00 - 08:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This training focuses on the real-world challenges of running a healthcare practice once the doors are open. Participants will unpack the myths of insurance reimbursement and gain a clearer understanding of cash flow, payer systems, and financial sustainability. The session also explores the operational and management realities that are rarely taught in business school. Attendees will learn to identify common structural and financial pitfalls that destabilize practices. This training is designed to help providers avoid costly mistakes and build stronger, more resilient operations. It is ideal for practice owners and clinicians navigating the complexities of management and growth.

Duke Nishimura, BS ME/AE, MBA, LEAN, CVC
Duke’s experience includes serial entrepreneurship launching 21 companies, CEO of 9 international companies in healthcare, biotech, and emerging technologies. Duke serves as strategic consultant for 25 years to C-Suites of over 400 public and private health systems, hospitals, group practices, private practices, and government healthcare administrations of the U.S., Canada, and Japan. Duke’s businesses include a global healthcare company with over 120 clinics in 24 countries, 129 articles in peer-reviewed medical/scientific journals, 29 Randomized Controlled Trials, and ongoing clinical trials with over 200,000 patients obtaining over 90% success rates among severe chronic patients. Other businesses include a practice management company for orthopedic and neurosurgical practices with 50% higher reimbursement rates over industry standards; Provider of CME/CNE/CEU programs for medical professionals and insurance industries; and Speaker at various international, national, and regional medical, scientific, and healthcare conferences. Duke has established over 60 clinics in 12 states as joint ventures through corporate clinics. Duke currently merged several technology companies into a single entity focused on Emerging Technologies as solutions for global issues. Some of these solutions include the High-G Loss of Consciousness Training program mandatory for all fighter pilots in the U.S. Air Force, Corps Fit Industrial Medicine Program and Academy for 34,000 and 12,000 personnel units, and industrial medicine programs for the U.S. Veterans Administration, Canadian Royal Forces, Japan Firefighters, and multiple Fortune 100 companies. Duke also gives back to the small business community working with the Nevada SBDC, College of Business, University of Nevada, Reno as a Business Advisor focused on healthcare, biotech, sciences, engineering, technologies, global businesses, strategic finance, mergers & acquisitions, and scalable IPs. Duke brings a no-nonsense, real-world, strategic consulting approach to his clients, peers, and colleagues. His life motto is, “When was the last time you did something for the first time in your life?”, his business view is, “‘Think outside The Box’? What Box?”, and his life outlook is that he has never met a stranger.

Business Licensing Info Session
2026-05-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 | 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd, 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd, 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.

Sesiones Informativas: Licencias De Negocios
2026-05-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd, 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd, 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

Business Blueprint with Nevada SBDC - Spanish
2026-05-28 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Lanza tu negocio con claridad y confianza en Business Blueprint con Nevada SBDC. Esta clase interactiva te guiará a través de las decisiones esenciales que todo emprendedor debe tomar antes de invertir tiempo o dinero. Explorarás el problema que tu negocio resuelve, identificarás a tus clientes ideales, evaluarás a tu competencia y mapearás el entorno de tu industria. La sesión se centra en la aplicación en el mundo real; ayudándote a evaluar la viabilidad de tu idea y a entender lo que se necesitará para tener éxito. Espera salir con una visión más clara, próximos pasos accionables y una base más sólida para tu camino empresarial.

Miriam Yamileth Perez Aguilar es una profesional con formación en el área de negocios. Obtuvo su Licenciatura en Comercio Internacional, con especialidad en Sistemas de Calidad, en una universidad en México. Posteriormente, obtuvo una Maestría en Liderazgo Organizacional en Our Lady of the Lake University, en San Antonio, Texas.

Cuenta con experiencia en administración de empresas en diferentes industrias, incluyendo manufactura automotriz, instituciones educativas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro. A lo largo de su trayectoria, ha trabajado en áreas como coordinación financiera, recursos humanos y dirección de programas.

A Yamileth le motivan los retos y el servicio a la comunidad. Además, es propietaria de heladerías en México, lo que le permite mantener una conexión directa con el emprendimiento y los negocios.

How to Engage Your Customers in the Age of AI
2026-06-01 15:00 - 17:00 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
This session is targeted toward small to medium size businesses looking to leverage AI in their marketing to increase customer engagement. We will share practical tips and workflows you can immediately use in your own business, to do more with less, and without a dedicated marketing team.
Sahar Arshad is a serial entrepreneur dedicated to turning AI into real-world advantage for businesses. With over 10+ years in AI, multiple award-winning product launches, and recognized leadership in data and innovation. More information can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahararshad
Ning Zhang is a founder and marketing executive with experience helping businesses achieve marketing success at some of the largest social platforms. Prior to OnVibe, he led teams at Facebook, TikTok, and Google helping businesses achieve business goals on each platform. More info here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ningzhang5

Nevada APEX Accelerator overview, plus “Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III”
2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
The virtual presentation, which is presented at no charge, is designed for Nevada for-profit businesses, especially the small businesses, that are interested in selling their goods and/or services in the public sector (or government-related sector). Within the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), State of Nevada, the Nevada APEX Accelerator provides free government-related procurement technical assistance to established Nevada for-profit businesses. Aside from webinars, the Nevada APEX Accelerator provides other no-charge service offerings to its official clients who have been accepted into the program after completing a Client Questionnaire Form for consideration.
Regarding the APEX Accelerator [formerly known as the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)] (note: see the updated webpage at https://goed.nv.gov/programs-incentives/procurement-assistance-outreach/ to become a client and follow us on the updated LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com): This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
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.

Business Blueprint with Nevada SBDC
2026-06-09 17:30 - 18:30 | 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

Time To Find Your Dream BAIL Team - Panel Discussion with a Banker, Accountant, Insurance Agent, and Legal Team
2026-06-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Vegas Chamber, 70 E. Bonneville Ave, Las Vegas, 89101, United States
Training Description: Building on December’s Build Your Dream Team masterclass, this panel discussion takes a deeper dive into the key advisors every growing business needs: a Banker, Accountant, Insurance Agent, and Legal team. Learn when to engage each expert, what questions to ask, and how a strong BAIL team helps you grow strategically while protecting your business.

Marketing in a Digital World
2026-06-17 09:30 - 11:00 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Hear from Kim Zuniga, Vice President & Sr. Business Consultant, Chase Business Banking and Janet D Hartley, SCORE Las Vegas Certified Business Mentor and more resource partners as they share their knowledge, insights, and real-life experiences. We’ll help you identify what makes your business unique, learn where your customers are, maximize your online spaces, analyzing and adjusting, and how to own your digital spaces.

Nevada APEX Accelerator overview, plus “Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses”
2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States

From Busy to Profitable: The Math Behind a Sustainable Medical Practice
2026-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Know your numbers: visits, pricing, and profit targets that drive decisions

This webinar will focus on helping providers understand exactly what it takes to breakeven, generate income, and make informed decisions around pricing and patient volume.

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.

Build Your Business Foundation: From Idea to Execution
2026-07-15 09:30 - 11:00 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Hear from Kim Zuniga, Vice President & Sr. Business Consultant, Chase Business Banking and Janet D Hartley, SCORE Las Vegas Certified Business Mentor and more resource partners as they share their knowledge, insights, and real-life experiences. Learn how to think, build, and operate like a real business owner. This workshop helps you create a solid foundation for growth by focusing on strategy, decision-making, adaptability, and people.

Rising Leaders: Amplifying Your Communication Skills for Business Growth
2026-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
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.
Growing 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.
You’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.
What You’ll Learn:

Communication 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.
Developing the people around you — Whether you manage employees, contractors, or collaborators, discover how to build accountability, encourage ownership, and earn trust through everyday interactions.
Building 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.

Jamie 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.

Run the Practice, Don’t Let It Run You: Building Your Operating System from Day One
2026-08-18 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
How to build policies, hire the right staff, create culture, and turn it into a competitive advantage.

This 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.

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.

Navigating Food Business Insurance
2026-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar will cover key elements of navigating insurance for your food industry business. Topics will include:

Essential Insurance Policies

Product Liability
Property
Business Interruption

Risk Scenarios and Real-World Examples

B. David Cisneros, ARM

Director, Risk & Insurance Professional Studies, University of Nevada, Reno | College of Business
Director of Risk Management, IGT
Director of Risk Management, Oracle Corporation
Food Service Risk Manager, Guckenheimer Enterprises, Inc
Insurance Claims Professional | Workers’ Compensation and Casualty
