BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Nevada SBDC - ECPv6.10.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nevadasbdc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Nevada SBDC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173749 CREATED:20250308T001048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T204340Z UID:10000728-1744819200-1744833600@nevadasbdc.org SUMMARY:AI Pitch Competition DESCRIPTION:Pitch Your AI Innovation & Win Up to $35K in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Funding \nSponsored by AWS & PREDICTif Solutions | Hosted by SBDC Nevada  \nThe Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\, in partnership with AWS and PREDICTif Solutions\, invites small businesses to compete in an exclusive AI Pitch Competition on April 16\, 2025\, in Las Vegas. \nThis is your opportunity to showcase your AI vision in front of AWS leaders and industry experts\, with a chance to win up to $35K in AWS partner funding to bring your project to life. \nWhat’s at Stake?\n\nTotal funding of up to $35K to fuel your AI project\n\nHow It Works\n\nApply to Pitch– Up to 10 businesses will be selected. After submitting your RSVP\, you’ll receive a confirmation if your application is chosen.\nPublic Pitch Format– Each company will pitch on stage in front of a live audience and expert panel. Each pitch will be 10 minutes\, followed by a brief Q&A. Visual aids like PowerPoint may be used to support the presentation.  \nAI Use Case Requirement– Applicants must submit a 300-500 word synopsis outlining how they propose to use AI in their business. The more detailed and strategic\, the better your chances of being selected.\nNetworking Opportunity– After the competition\, engage with AWS and PREDICTif Solutions leaders to explore AI-driven business opportunities.\n\nWho Should Apply?\nThis competition is ideal for small businesses that: \n\nAre integrating AI-driven innovationinto their operations.\nNeed funding\, resources\, and expert supportto scale their AI vision.\nWant to connect with AI and AWS industry leadersto refine and implement AI strategies.\n\nWhy Participate?\n\nSecure funding & expert guidanceto implement AI in your business.\nExclusive opportunity to pitch directly to AWS & AI leaders.\nGain tailored feedback\, high-value pitch setting.\nNetwork with AWS and PREDICTif experts to explore AI-powered business growth.\n\nAbout the Hosts & Sponsors\n\nAWS(Amazon Web Services) is a global leader in cloud computing and AI innovation.\nPREDICTif Solutionsis an AWS Advanced Tier Partner with 17+ years of experience in AI/ML\, Generative AI\, Data Analytics\, and AWS cloud solutions.\nNevada SBDCprovides expert business guidance\, training\, and resources to help small businesses start\, grow\, and thrive.\n\nHow to Apply\nSubmit your RSVP through the form on this page.\nOnly selected applicants will receive confirmation to pitch. \n\nApplication Deadline:April 10\, 2025\nCompetition Date:April 16\, 2025\nLocation:Black Fire Innovation 8400 W Sunset Rd Suite 400\, Las Vegas\, NV 89113\n\nReady to showcase your AI innovation? Apply now! \n\n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)300 - 500 word synopsis\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/ai-pitch-competition/ LOCATION:UNLV Black Fire Innovation\, 8400 W. Sunset Rd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89113\, United States GEO:36.0710118;-115.2751416 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNLV Black Fire Innovation 8400 W. Sunset Rd. Las Vegas NV 89113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8400 W. Sunset Rd.:geo:-115.2751416,36.0710118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173749 CREATED:20240806T225043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T225043Z UID:10000696-1726678800-1726684200@nevadasbdc.org SUMMARY:Construction 1.0 Workshop DESCRIPTION:Nevada Small Business Development Center and UNLV’s Office of Economic Development are hosting a 6-week in-person course providing insight on several Construction business topics and the State of Nevada Contractors Board application. You will be given a firsthand opportunity to connect with professionals in the\nconstruction industry for guidance and support\, as well as resources on how to get your contractor’s license! \nGeorge Garcia joined the SBDC team eager to share his expertise with the southern Nevada business community. George is a highly committed and dynamic mentor\, providing solutions in the area of Business Financing\, Business Planning\, Organizational Management\, Leadership\, Developing top-performing teams\, Succession Planning and Franchising. To best identify the needs of business owners\, George leans on his 26+ years of experience managing for some of the most respected financial institutions\, including US Bank\, Citibank\, Bank of America and Wells Fargo. His business motto: “You can have everything you want in life if you will just help enough other people get what they want” Zig Ziglar\nGeorge believes in a balance between work and family. He has a beautiful wife and three great children. As a family\, they enjoy traveling\, watching classic movies and having a full discussion on their favorite part and why. Personally\, he enjoys golf\, bowling\, grilling and planning their next family vacation. \n\n\n\nSession #1\n9/18/2024\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #2\n9/25/2024\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #3\n10/2/2024\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #4\n10/9/2024\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #5\n10/16/2024\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #6\n10/23/2024\n5:00 PM\n– 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\n \nThe Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/construction-1-0-workshop-4/ LOCATION:UNLV Black Fire Innovation\, 8400 W. Sunset Rd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89113\, United States CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Resource Information ORGANIZER;CN="Albert Delgado":MAILTO:albert.delgado@unlv.edu GEO:36.0710118;-115.2751416 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNLV Black Fire Innovation 8400 W. Sunset Rd. Las Vegas NV 89113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8400 W. Sunset Rd.:geo:-115.2751416,36.0710118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230228T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230228T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173749 CREATED:20230223T192444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T193702Z UID:10000542-1677605400-1677610800@nevadasbdc.org SUMMARY:Construction Contractors Workshop DESCRIPTION:A  six-week series of workshops (in English & Spanish) will include educational training\, with the intent to create and sustain a company in the construction industry.  Topics are the following: \n\n\n\nSession #1\n2/28/2023\n5:30 PM\n– 7:00 PM (PST)\n\n\n\nSession #2\n3/7/2023\n5:30 PM\n– 7:00 PM (PST)\n\n\n\nSession #3\n3/14/2023\n5:30 PM\n– 7:00 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #4\n3/21/2023\n5:30 PM\n– 7:00 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #5\n3/28/2023\n5:30 PM\n– 7:00 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\nSession #6\n4/4/2023\n5:30 PM\n– 7:00 PM (PDT)\n\n\n\n1.         Starting a Business \n2.         Organizational Matters/Disciplinary Action and Fines \n3.         Licensing and Bonds part one \n4.         Licensing and Bonds part two \n5.         Financial Overview part one \n6.         Financial Overview part two \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/construction-contractors-workshop/ LOCATION:UNLV Black Fire Innovation\, 8400 W. Sunset Rd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89113\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Albert Delgado":MAILTO:albert.delgado@unlv.edu GEO:36.0710118;-115.2751416 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNLV Black Fire Innovation 8400 W. Sunset Rd. Las Vegas NV 89113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8400 W. Sunset Rd.:geo:-115.2751416,36.0710118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220211T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220211T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173749 CREATED:20220201T211324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T211324Z UID:10000182-1644566400-1644571800@nevadasbdc.org SUMMARY:Tax Bootcamp for Businesses with CARES ACT Funds DESCRIPTION:Did you receive any funds from PPP\, RRF\, Grants\, and/or EIDL? \n\nJoin our Tax Bootcamp for Businesses with CARES ACT Funds to learn from professionals! \n\nThey will break down: OR You will learn: \n\n– CARES ACT tax provisions\, as well as tax credits and deductions you may qualify for \n– How to gather numbers\, statements\, and documents needed for your tax return \n– Bookkeeping and the usage of Excel or accounting softwares \n– The tax reconciliation process and procedures \n\nAttend our bootcamp and be prepared for tax time in 2022!\n \n\nKelly is currently the Owner and Founder of Kelly Tate CPA\, a full-service accounting firm serving more than 500 clients. His specialty is tax\, consulting and strategic business decision making. Kelly attended New Mexico State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis on Finance with honors. \n\nAward winning founder of TheOfficeSquad®\, Dida Clifton\, served 6 years in F-15 Squadron Operations for the U.S. Air Force.   While traveling in support of her husband’s Fighter Pilot career\, she raised two daughters and opened her own small business to help others with theirs. For the last 20 years\, she has dedicated herself and her squad to the support of small business owners. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/tax-bootcamp-for-businesses-with-cares-act-funds/ LOCATION:UNLV Black Fire Innovation\, 8400 W. Sunset Rd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89113\, United States CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance,Taxes ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org GEO:36.0710118;-115.2751416 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNLV Black Fire Innovation 8400 W. Sunset Rd. Las Vegas NV 89113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8400 W. Sunset Rd.:geo:-115.2751416,36.0710118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210831T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210831T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173749 CREATED:20210811T223318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T223318Z UID:10000141-1630431000-1630438200@nevadasbdc.org SUMMARY:PPP Forgiveness Working Session DESCRIPTION:Have you received a Payment Protection Program (PPP) loan but are confused about the PPP loan forgiveness process? The SBA recently opened a new application portal to speed up decisions on whether outstanding loans will be forgiven or if businesses will need to repay them. Join us to receive hands-on assistance with navigating through the new SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness portal from our team of business advisors. If your lender is not participating in the new SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness portal\, we can help you prepare the proper documentation to submit to your lender directly for PPP forgiveness. \n  \nItems to Bring: \n\nLaptop or tablet (we have FREE WiFi)\nPPP loan documents\nIRS Form 941 – Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return (if applicable)\nBank or account statements that document the use of PPP funds\nCompleted SBA Form 3508S (available at https://www.sba.gov/document/sba-form-3508s-ppp-3508s-loan-forgiveness-application-instructions)\n\nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/ppp-forgiveness-working-session/ LOCATION:UNLV Black Fire Innovation\, 8400 W. Sunset Rd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89113\, United States CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance,Disaster Relief,Resource Information ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org GEO:36.0710118;-115.2751416 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNLV Black Fire Innovation 8400 W. Sunset Rd. Las Vegas NV 89113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8400 W. Sunset Rd.:geo:-115.2751416,36.0710118 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR