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SUMMARY:Strengthening Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic to be determined \n  \nThis series is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration\, Nevada Small Business Development Center\, and the Nevada’s Women’s Business Center. \n  \n**Your information will be shared with SBA Resource Partner\, Nevada’s Women’s Business Center for this event.** \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/strengthening-entrepreneurial-women-monthly-meeting-17/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230408T093000
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SUMMARY:Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nThis FREE 2-hour session will prepare you to decide whether to proceed immediately\, delay starting your business or not start the business. \nWe discuss: \n\nReasons to Start/Not Start a Business\nBusiness Opportunities\nBusiness Plans\nFinancing Your Business\nMarketing\nTypes of Business Organizations\nand Setting Up Your Business.\n\nThe Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/basics-of-starting-a-business-83/
LOCATION:Adam’s Hub\, 111 W. Proctor Street\, Carson City\, NV\, 89703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T100000
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SUMMARY:No More Marketing Head-slaps: What to Prioritize & What to Ignore to Help You Manage a Successful Plan Without Losing Sleep
DESCRIPTION:In this 60-min seminar\, Bill West will break down branding and marketing smoke and mirrors to help businesses get clarity\, direction and curb their marketing frustrations. \nLearn to take a demystifying approach to branding/marketing AND bring serious punch to your small business. \nBill will cover … \n\n       … the distinction between branding and marketing\, and how they wildly influence each other.\n       … how to prioritize various channels and opportunities.\n       … why small business owners hate managing their marketing.\n       … off-the-cuff answers to participants’ off-the-cuff questions!\n\n  \nOwner and lead eyebrow-raiser of Bareknuckle Brand Marketing\, Bill pulls from his background as a speech writer\, ghostwriter and university writing instructor to help entrepreneurs develop a rich\, compelling\, articulate brand and customer-seducing marketing. \nHis work has been featured in media sources such as the New York Times\, CNBC and Fox News; across financial websites such as e-trade; and on the back of vodka bottles and snacks packages. \nA transplant from the sticks of Tulsa\, Oklahoma\, Bill dug his roots in Reno\, NV 18 years ago—finishing his masters\, starting his first business\, supporting local craft breweries and singing for a rock-n-roll band you’ve never heard of. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/no-more-marketing-head-slaps-what-to-prioritize-what-to-ignore-to-help-you-manage-a-successful-plan-without-losing-sleep/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing/Sales,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T173000
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SUMMARY:Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nThis FREE 2-hour session will prepare you to decide whether to proceed immediately\, delay starting your business or not start the business. \nWe discuss: \n\nReasons to Start/Not Start a Business\nBusiness Opportunities\nBusiness Plans\nFinancing Your Business\nMarketing\nTypes of Business Organizations\nand Setting Up Your Business.\n\nYou can also register to watch this event online at this link. \nThe Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/basics-of-starting-a-business-84/
LOCATION:Innevation Center\, 450 Sinclair Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Vendor Ready: Gearing up to do business with the Government and Corporations
DESCRIPTION:Are you equipped to work with the government and corporations? All government entities\, whether local\, state\, or federal\, have some basic requirements that their vendors must meet\, and so do large corporations! \nJoin us in this training where Sydonie Neysmith will walk you through the step-by-step methods for establishing a business relationship with corporations and the government. \nThe following are some topics that will be covered in this introductory session: \n– Preparing your business for seeking opportunities \n– Identify the differences Between Being a Vendor and a Supplier \n– Discuss some common requirements for registering your business as a vendor or supplier \n– Advantages of supplier diversity Programs and business certifications \nThis training is packed with information that can help you build your business through contracting opportunities and set you up for success!!! \nSydonie Neysmith is the founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Black Swan Consulting\, Inc\, a management consulting firm with locations in Fort Lauderdale\, Florida\, and Reno\, Nevada. She provides high-quality strategic advisory services to businesses of various sizes\, with a focus on business strategy\, government contracting\, and financial planning. Her life mission is to assist female entrepreneurs in understanding their strategic position in order to secure funding and contracts to expand their operations. \nSydonie has grown her company’s global reputation for providing unmatched customer service by focusing on her clients’ needs with a keen sense for consistency and exceptional quality of services. Her company has been recognized for great partnership and exceptional services as a result of her superior business acumen\, value-centric focus\, and approach\, combined with her best value offerings. Since the pandemic\, Black Swan has provided technical assistance to over 200 small businesses. \nMrs. Neysmith has over 20 years of experience in FP&A\, developing budgets\, forecast and strategic planning\, for Fortune 500 and 1000 companies. She has a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College and an MBA from the Huizenga School of Business\, Nova Southeastern University. Sydonie is a Certified Business Consultant and an adjunct Professor at the University of Nevada\, Reno. \nSydonie believes in lifelong learning\, building relationships\, and the value of giving back. She volunteers as a SCORE certified mentor and workshop presenter\, as well as a mentor for NSU Florida Business School alumni\, and she hosts webinars to help businesses scale their operations. Sydonie proudly serves on the boards of the Organization of Women in International Trade and the Nevada Women’s Business Center. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/vendor-ready-gearing-up-to-do-business-with-the-government-and-corporations/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nThis FREE 2-hour session will prepare you to decide whether to proceed immediately\, delay starting your business or not start the business. \nWe discuss: \n\nReasons to Start/Not Start a Business\nBusiness Opportunities\nBusiness Plans\nFinancing Your Business\nMarketing\nTypes of Business Organizations\nand Setting Up Your Business.\n\nThe Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/basics-of-starting-a-business-85/
LOCATION:Innevation Center\, 450 Sinclair Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T143000
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SUMMARY:Start Smart
DESCRIPTION:With all the factors to consider when building a business\, knowing where to start your planning isn’t always obvious. It can be tempting to take a leap of faith and launch before vetting your business idea properly. To save yourself time and money\, we encourage you to Start Smart by attending this webinar on evaluating the potential of your idea before jumping into business. \nAnyone who is looking to start a business or has opened one recently is invited to attend this 90-minute virtual class on how to start your business off on the right foot. Attendees will learn about the critical first steps in starting a business and gain the knowledge they need to be successful business owners. \nAgenda items will include: \n• Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?\n• Business Plan with a Purpose\n• What “Problem” Does Your Business Solve?\n• Who Are Your Customers?\n• Who Are Your Competitors?\n• What’s Your Industry?\n• What are the Risks?\n• Is Your Idea Profitable? \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/start-smart-14/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T190000
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SUMMARY:Making the Sale
DESCRIPTION:This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nDo you need help making a sale to build success for your business?\nAttend this workshop to learn selling skills to increase your ability to help people buy. \nAttend this workshop and learn about: \n• What’s your goal?\n• Setting up your marketing effort to drive sales\n• Help people buy instead of selling to them\n• Effective selling skills\n• Follow-through and follow-up \nYou can also register to watch this training event online at this link. \nThe Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. SBA.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/making-the-sale-9/
LOCATION:Innevation Center\, 450 Sinclair Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing/Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T100000
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SUMMARY:Where's the Contact? Doing Business with the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) & Learn About Their Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs
DESCRIPTION:Any business with goods and/or services to sell in the public sector and looking to diversify potential revenue sources should consider joining the webinar to find out about available business opportunities.  Kristan L. Ingebretsen\, Small Business Office/DoD Office of Small Business Programs Component Director\, DMEA\, will be presenting\, and an APEX Accelerator (former Nevada PTAC) team member will be providing a quick overview about the APEX Accel. program during the webinar. \n“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. \nRegarding 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. \nRegarding 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. \n \nThis webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations\, i.e.\, the APEX Accelerator and the Nevada SBDC.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/wheres-the-contact-doing-business-with-the-u-s-department-of-defenses-dods-defense-microelectronics-activity-dmea-learn-about-their-small-business-innovation-research-sbir/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator Northern Nevada":MAILTO:procurement@diversifynevada.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190222
CREATED:20230328T203232Z
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nPost Covid-19 Small Businesses and Startups are challenged with the challenge of providing a secure and high performance work space for all collaborators. \n2022 Small Business Cyber Issues Include: \n1. Retooling for remote work created new vulnerabilities\n2. Ransomware is more prevalent than before the pandemic\n3. IoT and the supply chain has experienced new levels of cyber attacks\n4. Expansion of cloud services increases complexity and depth of cyber attacks\n5. Multi-factor authentication is becoming a foundation for login security: what is next?\n6. Mobile computing and wearable’s are more of a target today\n7. Phishing is a popular methodology for cyber terrorists\n8. Insider threats are more prevalent than ever\n9. Data privacy elevated to a primary organizational objective\n10. Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems becoming core component of cyber security \nFind out how to use this punch list to protect your startup from cyber threats. Major infrastructure is at risk in a global orbit\, so is every small business. Major targets include water systems\, power plants\, media centers (TV\, Internet\, Radio)\, and logistics. \nPart of your startup business plan should include the cyber security plan. \nYou can register to watch this training event online at this link. \nThe Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. SBA.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Innevation Center\, 450 Sinclair Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230426T193000
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SUMMARY:Incubadora de Empresas - Curso de 6 Semanas
DESCRIPTION:Session #1 4/26/2023 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM (PDT)\nSession #2 5/3/2023 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM (PDT)\nSession #3 5/10/2023 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM (PDT)\nSession #4 5/17/2023 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM (PDT)\nSession #5 5/24/2023 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM (PDT)\nSession #6 5/31/2023 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM (PDT) \nEl Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de Nevada los invita a asistir a un taller presencial de 6 semanas en español. Usted tendrá la oportunidad de escuchar a profesionales y asesores de negocios que le ayudarán a navegar\, manejar y crecer su negocio. \nFacilitado por Carlos Mejía Castillo y Carmen Méndez \nEn colaboración con SCORE Las Vegas \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/incubadora-de-empresas-curso-de-6-semanas-2/
LOCATION:City of Las Vegas City Hall\, 495 S. Main St.
ORGANIZER;CN="Albert Delgado":MAILTO:albert.delgado@unlv.edu
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