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SUMMARY:SBRC | Business Breakthroughs: Speed Advising & Networking
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Small Business Week at the Vegas Chamber! Connect with trusted small business experts through fast-paced\, one-on-one advising sessions designed to help you break through common business challenges. Stay after to network with fellow business owners and resource partners.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/sbrc-business-breakthroughs-speed-advising-networking/
LOCATION:Vegas Chamber\, 70 E. Bonneville Ave\, Las Vegas\, 89101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Resource Information
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SUMMARY:Nevada APEX Accelerator overview\, plus The U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) Federal Government-Level Mentor-Protégé Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \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.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/28593/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator Northern Nevada":MAILTO:procurement@diversifynevada.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T100000
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SUMMARY:Make It Real: How to Fund\, Launch & Get Paid
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning how to make money moves for your business? This training workshop will cover how to identify and access funding opportunities\, prepare for a successful business launch\, and set up pricing strategies and systems. You will learn how to take actionable steps to start generating income. \nRachel 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. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Nevada State Bank.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/make-it-real-how-to-fund-launch-get-paid/
LOCATION:8400 W. Sunset Rd #300\, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Albert Delgado":MAILTO:albert.delgado@unlv.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T150000
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SUMMARY:The Unfair Advantage - AI Marketing with Claude
DESCRIPTION:5/12/26: Session 1 — Claude as your marketing brain Learn to prompt Claude like a collaborator\, not a search bar. You’ll teach it your voice\, draft real content\, and leave having already improved something you actually use. \n5/19/26: Session 2 — Claude as your marketing strategist Turn Claude into a strategic partner. Build customer personas\, research competitors\, and walk away with a 30-day content plan you didn’t have to make alone.\n\n5/26/26: Session 3 — Claude as your marketing operator Go beyond one-off prompts. Learn how agentic AI handles multi-step marketing work — and design a repeatable workflow you can run every week without starting from scratch.\n\nEthan Clift is a founder\, designer\, and strategist working at the intersection of technology\, storytelling\, and social impact. As CEO of Tonic Audio Labs\, he leads the development of AI-powered songwriting tools and creative hardware\, building on 15+ years of experience launching mission-driven ventures and brands. A Columbia University graduate with training in psychology and a background in music and design\, Ethan brings a practical\, human-centered approach to marketing. He’s a Techstars alum\, public speaker\, and educator who’s passionate about giving entrepreneurs and creatives hands-on tools to use AI in real-world ways.\n\n\n 
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/the-unfair-advantage-ai-marketing-with-claude/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing/Sales,Social Media,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T110000
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SUMMARY:Defining Your Product Advantage: What Sets You Apart
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRachel 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.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/defining-your-product-advantage-what-sets-you-apart/
LOCATION:814 S. 3rd St\, 814 S. 3rd Street\, Las Vegas\, 89101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing/Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Albert Delgado":MAILTO:albert.delgado@unlv.edu
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SUMMARY:SBRC | Building Business Credit
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/sbrc-building-business-credit/
LOCATION:Vegas Chamber\, 70 E. Bonneville Ave\, Las Vegas\, 89101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T080000
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SUMMARY:Healthcare: Pitfalls of Managing Your Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-pitfalls-of-managing-your-practice/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Operations,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T183000
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SUMMARY:Business Blueprint with Nevada SBDC - Spanish
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \n\nMiriam 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.\n\nCuenta 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.\n\nA 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.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/business-blueprint-with-nevada-sbdc-spanish/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
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