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SUMMARY:AI Day: Practical Tools for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 21\, 2026 | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM\nLocation: Concept Cafe at the Innevation Center – University of Nevada\, Reno\nCost: Free\n\n\nAI is changing how entrepreneurs build\, market\, operate\, and grow their businesses — and many of the most powerful tools are now accessible to anyone.  \nJoin the Nevada SBDC for a hands-on day designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners move beyond talking about AI and actually start using it.  \nYou’ll hear from leaders working at the intersection of AI\, startups\, and technology\, see how an idea can quickly become a working product\, and then have the opportunity to build something yourself during our Lovable Vibe-Coding Hackathon.  \nNo coding experience is required. Come with an idea\, a business challenge\, or simply your curiosity. \nCome for the ideas. Stay for the community. Leave with something you actually built. \n  \nWhat You’ll Experience  \nDuring AI Day\, participants will:  \n\nExplore what AI makes possible for small businesses right now \n\n\nLearn how entrepreneurs are turning ideas into working products with AI \n\n\nSee a live walkthrough of building with Lovable \n\n\nDevelop an idea for something they want to create \n\n\nSpend the afternoon building during a guided vibe-coding hackathon \n\n\nShare projects\, ideas\, and lessons with other participants \n\n  \nAI Day is designed for:  \n\nSmall business owners \n\n\nEntrepreneurs and startup founders \n\n\nAspiring entrepreneurs \n\n\nCreatives and independent professionals \n\n\nBusiness professionals curious about practical AI \n\n\nAnyone with an idea they’ve wanted to build but didn’t know where to start \n\nYou do not need to be a programmer or AI expert.  \nBring your laptop\, bring your ideas\, and come ready to build  \n  \nEvent Schedule\n \n10:30–11:00 AM — Check-In\, Coffee & Networking\nGrab some coffee\, meet other entrepreneurs\, and get settled in for the day.  \n11:00–11:10 AM — Welcome & Opening Remarks\nA quick introduction to AI Day and what we’ll be building toward throughout the afternoon.  \n11:10 AM–12:00 PM — Keynote: What’s Possible Now — AI and the Future of Small Business\nChristie Pitts\nA look at where AI is today\, what’s changing quickly\, and the opportunities emerging for entrepreneurs and small businesses.  \n12:00–12:45 PM — Networking Lunch\nConnect with speakers\, fellow entrepreneurs\, and members of Nevada’s startup and small business community.  \n12:45–1:25 PM — From Idea to Working Product with AI\nHeather Rankow\nLearn how AI tools are dramatically shortening the distance between an idea and something people can actually use.  \n1:25–1:40 PM — What Will You Build Today?\nTurn what you’ve learned into an idea. Participants will identify a problem\, opportunity\, or concept they want to explore during the hackathon.  \n1:40–2:20 PM — Build with Lovable: Live Walkthrough\nEthan Clift\nFollow along as we go from idea to working application using Lovable and AI-powered vibe coding.  \n2:20–2:30 PM — Hackathon Orientation\nForm a plan\, get your tools ready\, and prepare to build.  \n2:30–4:15 PM — Lovable Vibe-Coding Hackathon\nNow it’s your turn. Build a prototype\, business tool\, website\, application\, or experiment with support available throughout the session. Come with your own idea or develop one during the event.  \n4:15–4:30 PM — Show & Tell + Wrap-Up\nWe’ll close the day by sharing what participants built\, celebrating progress\, and discussing where to go next.  \n  \nAbout the Lovable Vibe-Coding Hackathon \nVibe coding is a new way to build digital tools using natural language prompts instead of traditional code. \nDuring the hackathon\, participants will use Lovable to create simple prototypes\, websites\, workflows\, and business tools. The goal is not to build something perfect. The goal is to learn what is possible\, experiment with new tools\, and leave with something tangible that can be improved after the event. \nThis session is designed for beginners\, non-technical founders\, and anyone who wants to explore how AI can help turn business ideas into working prototypes. \nCost \nThis event is free to attend.\nSpace may be limited\, and registration is encouraged. \nRegister Today \nJoin Nevada SBDC on Monday\, September 21\, at the Innevation Center at the University of Nevada\, Reno for a full day of AI learning\, networking\, and hands-on building. \nExplore what AI can do for your business — and leave with something you built yourself.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/ai-day/
LOCATION:Innevation Center\, 450 Sinclair Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI Day: Practical Tools for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:AI is changing how entrepreneurs build\, market\, operate\, and grow their businesses — and many of the most powerful tools are now accessible to anyone.\nJoin the Nevada SBDC for a hands-on day designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners move beyond talking about AI and actually start using it.\nYou’ll hear from leaders working at the intersection of AI\, startups\, and technology\, see how an idea can quickly become a working product\, and then have the opportunity to build something yourself during our Lovable Vibe-Coding Hackathon.\nNo coding experience is required. Come with an idea\, a business challenge\, or simply your curiosity.\n\nWhat to Expect\nAttendees will have the opportunity to:\n\nExplore what AI makes possible for small businesses right now\nLearn how entrepreneurs are turning ideas into working products with AI\nSee a live walkthrough of building with Lovable\nEnjoy lunch while connecting with Nevada’s entrepreneurial community\nDevelop an idea for something they want to create\nSpend the afternoon building during a guided vibe-coding hackathon\nShare projects\, ideas\, and lessons with other participants\n\nWho Should Attend\nAI Day is designed for:\n\nSmall business owners\nEntrepreneurs looking for practical tools to save time or grow\nStudents interested in AI\, entrepreneurship\, and innovation\nNon-technical founders who want to prototype ideas quickly\nCommunity partners supporting Nevada’s business ecosystem\nAnyone who wants to better understand how AI can be used in real businesses\n\nYou do not need coding experience or a technical background to participate. You do not need to be a programmer or AI expert.\nBring your laptop\, bring your ideas\, and come ready to build.\n\nWhat You’ll Leave With\n\nBy the end of AI Day\, attendees will leave with:\n\nA better understanding of how AI is being used by small businesses\nPractical ideas for applying AI to marketing\, operations\, customer service\, and product development\nHands-on experience using Lovable to create a working prototype\nNew connections across Nevada’s entrepreneurial community\nClear next steps for continuing to build with support from Nevada SBDC\n\n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business\nAdministration. All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein\nare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.\nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at\nleast two weeks in advance. SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way\nto all legal residents and citizens in the United States. This training event is supported\nby federal taxpayer funds. By registering\, I certify that I am legally authorized to\nreceive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars\, in accordance with applicable\nfederal law and Executive Order 14218 ‘Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open\nBorders’ (February 19\, 2025)
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/ai-day-practical-tools-for-small-business/
LOCATION:Innevation Center\, 450 Sinclair Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Networking,Tech Training
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SUMMARY:BIZLINK: Linking Businesses to Capital\, Opportunities & Resources
DESCRIPTION:Join us at BIZLINK to connect small businesses with capital\, opportunities and resources in a lively networking environment! \n\n\n\nWelcome to BIZLINK 2026! BIZLINK is a unique business event hosted and presented by Nevada Business Advisors that links capital\, opportunities and resources to small businesses! Join us at UNLV Black Fire Innovation in Las Vegas\, NV on Wednesday\, September 22\, 2026 from 9am to 2pm PST for an exciting event that will include: \n1. Networking and Connections: Connect with business owners\, bankers\, lenders\, and industry leaders from the public and private sector. \n2. Capital Exploration: Explore various funding options—from a variety of banks and lenders that will be onsite and learn from experts about financing and funding resources for your business needs. \n3. Opportunity Sharing: Gain information through interactive sessions and listen to procurement opportunities from various corporations and government agencies. \n4. Workshops: Listen to industry experts on a variety of business focused topics like AI\, marketing\, government contracting and more. \n5. Business Marketplace: Explore exhibit tables and connect with businesses\, government agencies\, resource organizations\, lenders and large corporations for opportunities or resources for your business. \nWhether your business is needing financing\, interested in hearing about business opportunities and more\, this event is your chance to make meaningful connections and grow your business. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to take your business to the next level! \nThis event is hosted by Nevada Business Advisors.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/bizlink-linking-businesses-to-capital-opportunities-resources/
LOCATION:UNLV Black Fire Innovation\, 8400 W. Sunset Rd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance,Networking
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SUMMARY:Shop Made in Nevada Info Session & Onboarding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the online marketplace built to help Nevada-made businesses market & sell together online.\n\n\nAbout Shop Made in Nevada\nShop.MadeinNevada.org is an online marketplace platform built for Made in Nevada approved businesses. Approved businesses have the opportunity to sell online for free through the platform.\n\nEasily integrates with Shopify & Square\nNew way to promote your products\nEasy set up & tech support\n\nWebinar Objectives:\n\nInfo Session: 10 min\n\nIntroduction of the platform & program\nRegistration process\n\nSeller FAQ’s\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop: 45 min\n\nSetting up your online storefront\nPayments\, policies\, & shipping\nAdding products\nFulfilling orders\nProcess FAQ’s\n\n\n\n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business\nAdministration. All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein\nare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.\nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at\nleast two weeks in advance. SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way\nto all legal residents and citizens in the United States. This training event is supported\nby federal taxpayer funds. By registering\, I certify that I am legally authorized to\nreceive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars\, in accordance with applicable\nfederal law and Executive Order 14218 ‘Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open\nBorders’ (February 19\, 2025)
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/shop-made-in-nevada-info-session-onboarding-workshop/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing/Sales,Tech Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Where's the Contract? Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Learn how veteran-owned businesses can leverage their veteran status to access government contracting opportunities\, certifications\, and valuable business resources.\nThis webinar will provide an overview of the Nevada APEX Accelerator\, the simple process of securing SBA Veteran Owned or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (VOSB/SDVOSB) Certification and other resources available to help verteran entrepreneurs compete in the government marketplace.\nRegister no later than September 22nd: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/b5eeb917-0c1e-4504-bb9f-8f8609db9f25@e4a340e6-b89e-4e68-8eaa-1544d2703980?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog\n\n\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.\nAll 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\nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business\nAdministration. All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein\nare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.\nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at\nleast two weeks in advance. SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way\nto all legal residents and citizens in the United States. This training event is supported\nby federal taxpayer funds. By registering\, I certify that I am legally authorized to\nreceive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars\, in accordance with applicable\nfederal law and Executive Order 14218 ‘Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open\nBorders’ (February 19\, 2025)
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/wheres-the-contract-resources-for-veteran-owned-businesses-7/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resource Information,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator Northern Nevada":MAILTO:procurement@diversifynevada.com
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SUMMARY:Navigating Food Business Insurance
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover key elements of navigating insurance for your food industry business. Topics will include: \n\nEssential Insurance Policies\n\nProduct Liability\nProperty\nBusiness Interruption\n\n\nRisk Scenarios and Real-World Examples\n\nB. David Cisneros\, ARM \n\nDirector\, Risk & Insurance Professional Studies\, University of Nevada\, Reno | College of Business\nDirector of Risk Management\, IGT\nDirector of Risk Management\, Oracle Corporation\nFood Service Risk Manager\, Guckenheimer Enterprises\, Inc\nInsurance Claims Professional | Workers’ Compensation and Casualty\n\n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business\nAdministration. All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein\nare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.\nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at\nleast two weeks in advance. SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way\nto all legal residents and citizens in the United States. This training event is supported\nby federal taxpayer funds. By registering\, I certify that I am legally authorized to\nreceive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars\, in accordance with applicable\nfederal law and Executive Order 14218 ‘Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open\nBorders’ (February 19\, 2025)
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/navigating-food-business-insurance/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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