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SUMMARY:Small Business Finance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nevada SBDC for an in-person financial workshop and learn practical and actionable methods for improving your business finances. \n 
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/small-business-finance-workshop/
LOCATION:700 Wyoming St.\, 700 Wyoming St.\, Boulder City\, 89005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance,Funding
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SUMMARY:AI Essentials for Small Business: Marketing Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Session #1\n2026-03-03\n3:00 PM\n– 6:00 PM (PST)\n\n\n\nSession #2\n2026-03-10\n3:00 PM\n– 6:00 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #3\n2026-03-17\n3:00 PM\n– 6:00 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #4\n2026-03-24\n3:00 PM\n– 6:00 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #5\n2026-03-31\n3:00 PM\n– 6:00 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\n\n  \nAre You Hesitant to Use AI in Your Marketing?\nYou’re not alone. Many small business owners and startups face these challenges: \n\nNot knowing where to start or how to use AI the right way.\nFeeling like AI tools are too generic\, robotic\, and don’t perform.\nStruggling with too many tools and not knowing which ones are worth it.\nDealing with tech overwhelm and no clear strategy to tie it all together.\nWorrying about the ethical concerns of AI and how to use it responsibly.\nFeeling like everyone teaching AI just wants to profit off of you without really helping.\n\nThe Solution? A Clear\, Ethical\, and Practical Approach to AI in Marketing.\nJoin our free AI Essentials for Small Business workshop series to: \n\nUnderstand how to use AI tools effectively and ethically.\nLearn strategies to make AI content feel personal\, not robotic.\nSimplify your tech stack with tools that actually work.\nDiscover a step-by-step strategy tailored to your business goals.\n\nThis is a 5-Week course.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/ai-essentials-for-small-business-marketing-made-simple-2/
LOCATION:8400 W. Sunset Rd #300\, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89113\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rural Tourism Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Session #1\n2026-03-07\n10:00 AM\n– 4:00 PM (PST)\n\n\n\nSession #2\n2026-03-08\n9:00 AM\n– 12:00 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\n\n  \nNevada SBDC\, in collaboration with Travel Nevada\, is excited to announced the third annual Tourism Pitch Competition! \nThis initiative is designed to support rural tourism startups and existing businesses eager to expand their business models. \nProspective entrepreneurs will engage in a 2-day virtual workshop March 7th and 8th\, 2026\, followed by an opportunity to pitch live at Rural Roundup. The winner of the pitch competition will win $20\,000 to help kickstart their venture. \n  \nAmanda Elliott is a small business advisor with the Nevada SBDC and Executive Director of the Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition. She specializes in the outdoor industry\, marketing\, and branding. Outside of working with clients\, she thrives on learning new things and taking part in professional development opportunities. Since moving to Nevada\, Amanda has emphasized participating in public speaking events to further the Nevada SBDC’s mission and lift up entrepreneurs. In her personal life\, she is an outdoor enthusiast and spends her time hiking and rock climbing out in Red Rock NCA.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/rural-tourism-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:SBDC Day 2026 - Reno
DESCRIPTION:Come network and celebrate small business!\nJoin the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as we celebrate National SBDC Day. Join us as we honor Nevada small businesses at Reno’s premier entertainment destination. Whether you’re a small business owner\, entrepreneur\, or community supporter\, come join us in supporting and spotlighting the small businesses that make our community thrive. \nWhat’s Included: \n\nPerspectives on Nevada’s business climate from local\, state and federal leaders\nDuckpin Bowling\, Taco Bar & Drinks\nNevada SBDC Small Business Awards\, recognizing outstanding client businesses and legislative champions\nOpen networking with Nevada’s small business community\n\nOn Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026\, Small Business Development Centers across the country will come together to celebrate SBDC Day\, a national campaign led by America’s SBDC that highlights the impact of the SBDC network on local economies and entrepreneurs. Representing 63 state and regional SBDC networks\, SBDC Day shines a spotlight on the power of no-cost business consulting and low-cost training that help businesses start\, grow\, and thrive. \nJoin us online using #SBDCDay as we share success stories\, client wins\, and the real-world impact SBDCs make every day in communities across Nevada and the nation!
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/sbdc-day-2026-reno/
LOCATION:Need 2 Speed Entertainment Center\, 2863 Northtowne Lane\, Suite 400\, Reno\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Brad Scribner":MAILTO:bscribner@unr.edu
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SUMMARY:Nevada SBDC Day 2026 - Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM\nAlebrijes by Chef Paco | Fremont Street\nCelebrate Nevada’s small business community at Nevada SBDC Day 2026\, a statewide gathering honoring the entrepreneurs\, advisors\, partners\, and champions who help drive Nevada’s economy forward. Plus\, receive a free professional headshot to level up your business profile! \nSBDC Day is part of a national celebration recognizing Small Business Development Centers across the country and the new and existing businesses they support. In Nevada\, that work touches more than 350\,000 small businesses\, representing 99.2% of all businesses statewide. \nThe evening will bring together small business owners\, ecosystem partners\, Nevada SBDC advisors and staff\, policymakers\, and community leaders for a celebration of Nevada small business focused on impact\, insight\, and connection. \nProgram highlights include: \n\nWelcome remarks from Winnie Dowling\, Nevada SBDC State Director\nRemarks from U.S. SBA District Director Saul Ramos\n\nRemarks from Shaundell Newsome\, Nevada SBDC Board Chair\n\nRemarks from Vice President of Government and Community Engagement at the University of Nevada\, Reno Michael Flores\nNevada SBDC Small Business Awards\, recognizing outstanding client businesses and legislative champions\nOpen networking with Nevada’s small business community\nSBDC Headshot Photobooth\n\nIn 2025 alone\, Nevada SBDC provided free\, confidential advising to 3\,917 clients across 13 offices statewide\, helping businesses invest $31.9 million\, support 14\,030 jobs\, and launch 249 new businesses. Nevada SBDC Day is an opportunity to bring those numbers to life through the stories\, people\, and partnerships shaping Nevada’s small business landscape. \nSpace is limited. RSVP today to be part of Nevada SBDC Day 2026.\nParking at the Neonopolis is included for all attendees.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/sbdc-day-2026-las-vegas/
LOCATION:Alebrijes by Chef Paco\, 450 Fremont St Suite 310\, Las Vegas\, 89101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Healthcare: Starting Your Private Practice and What You Should Know
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed for healthcare professionals considering private practice who want a clear\, honest understanding of what lies beyond clinical work. Participants will explore the healthcare-industrial complex and how it shapes care delivery\, autonomy\, and business decision-making. The session challenges common myths about healthcare entrepreneurship and addresses the realities that are rarely discussed in formal education. It also highlights the critical gaps in what professional training programs don’t teach about building a practice. Attendees will leave with a grounded perspective on what it truly takes to start an independent practice. This session is ideal for clinicians who want to enter private practice informed\, prepared\, and strategic. \n  \n\nDuke Nishimura\, BS ME/AE\, MBA\, LEAN\, CVC \nDuke’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.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/healthcare-starting-your-private-practice-and-what-you-should-know/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
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