Nevada Capital Readiness Program

ProVETS Conference
2025-04-17 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | UNR EXTENSION (Southern NV), 2280 McDaniel St, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
EVENT MISSION:
Stimulate affective entrepreneurship & professional development initiatives for U.S Veterans, transitioning U.S Military & U.S Guards. Bring together relevant economic development ecosystem in one place.

Situation Report Webinar: How to Comply with New State Retirement Plan Mandate
2025-04-22 08:30 - 09:30 | NV
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PST

Don’t miss the latest Vegas Chamber Situation Report webinar to help you Navigate the Now. Join us as State Treasurer Zach Conine shares the very latest informaiton businesses need to know to comply with the new retirement plan mandate that goes into effect July 1, 2025.
Speakers:
Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine
Vegas Chamber President and CEO Mary Beth Sewald.
The Zoom link will be sent once you have registered. Situation Report webinars are member-exclusive.

Navigating Your Cash Flow
2025-04-22 14:00 - 15:30 | CSN Blackstone LaunchPad Entrepreneurship Center Room – N204 College of Southern Nevada (Main Building/2nd Floor), 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
Navigating Your Cash Flow
Cash flow basics, Maximizing cash in, Minimizing cash out, Make cash work for you.

How to Properly Structure Your Business to Secure Business Funding
2025-04-22 17:00 - 18:30 | NV
The Cornerstones of Funding is a 3-part series dedicated to educating business owners on the 3 most important aspects lending institutions evaluate to make decisions on whether to deny or approve your application. The second workshop focuses on Proper Business Structure.
In 2025, structuring your business properly is essential to securing Business Funding, as lenders and investors look for credibility, stability, and legal protection. Many business owners have structured their business to be noticeable BUT not Fundable. For instance, choosing the proper entity structure (C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC), securing an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS, picking the right business address, using the right business phone number, congruency within all documentation, business bank account setup, professional website and email address, DUN#, choosing the correct NAICS Code, and posting your business on the right platforms are all data points business owners do not consider that banks hold in high esteem when applying for Business Funding. Unfortunately, a lender can deny your application for one of these areas, so it is incumbent upon you to know what is necessary for funding success!

Beyond Hard Hats: Building Business Networks, Systems, and Sales Strategies
2025-04-23 09:30 - 11:00 | NV
Details
Tools to grow your construction business beyond the job site.

Running a successful contracting business takes more than tools and talent—it requires smart strategies, strong systems, and a powerful network. This interactive virtual workshop is designed for small and diverse contractors who are ready to grow their business beyond the field.
Join us to gain practical strategies that will help you build better relationships, follow up like a pro, and recognize the hidden opportunities all around you.

You’ll Learn How To:
✅ Transform casual connections into powerful business relationships that generate ongoing opportunities
✅ Develop effective follow-up skills: create systems that turn initial meetings into profitable partnerships
✅ Uncover the hidden sales moments in your everyday interactions and leverage them for business growth

Who Should Attend:
✔️ DBEs, small business owners, minority- and woman-owned firms in construction
✔️ Contractors ready to scale and strengthen their business approach
✔️ Anyone looking to go from surviving to thriving in today’s competitive market

🗓️ Date: April 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM (PST)

Workshop Presented By: Janelle Kennedy, Founder & CEO Jayde Consulting
Janelle Kennedy is a natural connector with relationship-building in her DNA. Born and raised in Las Vegas, she comes from a family deeply rooted in the construction industry, with her father working as a glazier for over 35 years. This foundation gave her firsthand insight into how genuine relationships and reputation are the true currency of business success.

As CEO of Jayde Consulting and former chapter president of a national networking group, Janelle has developed a unique approach that turns everyday interactions into powerful business opportunities. Her philosophy views networking not as a transaction but as an ecosystem of mutual growth and collective achievement.
With decades of experience building transformative connections across industries, Janelle helps professionals develop their “Value Radar” and create sustainable relationship systems that drive measurable business results. Her methods aren’t just theory—they’re transformative action that has helped clients increase revenue and feel better about the sales process.

This workshop is brought to you by:
The Paragon Group, The Paragon Group Resource Center & NDOT DBE Supportive Services, and our Trade Resource Partners:
Nevada Contractors Association & the NCA Diverse Contractors Council
Nevada Chapter AGC

Lunch & Learn - Building Together: Where Economic Development Meets Housing Affordability
2025-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | NV
Description
As housing affordability continues to challenge communities across Nevada, the relationship between economic development and housing has never been more critical. This discussion will explore how local and national leaders are advancing strategies that align job creation, community investment, and attainable housing. Panelists will offer insights into cross-sector collaboration, capital solutions, Public-Private Partnerships (P3), and the role of policy in building inclusive growth.

Taking Flight - Destination: DBE/MBE
2025-04-24 08:00 - 11:00 | 1845 E. Russell Road, Las Vegas, NV (Conference Room 1A)

The Art of Grant-Writing with AI: Leveraging ChatGPT
2025-04-24 09:00 - 10:30 | SCORE
This workshop introduces AI tools such as ChatGPT that can streamline your research, writing, and editing processes. Learn how to align your proposals with grant-makers’ priorities and maintain a personal touch in AI-assisted proposals.

Secure Your Business’s Future: Understanding Nevada’s New 401K Mandate
2025-04-29 15:30 - 17:30 | Noble Title Building, 6585 High Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
EVENT INFORMATION

Secure Your Business’s Future: Understanding Nevada’s New 401K Mandate
Are you ready for Nevada’s latest 401K mandate? Do you understand how the Nevada Employer Savings Trust (NEST) will impact your business?
Join us for an informative and interactive session where Salvador Diaz will break down this new state-mandated retirement plan, what it means for employers, and the critical steps your business must take to stay compliant. Learn how to navigate the changes and ensure your business meets the new requirements with confidence.
Additionally, Heather Sabatello, AAMS, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, will share expert insights on financial planning and business growth, equipping Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) with the knowledge to build a stronger financial foundation. Discover strategies to not only comply with the mandate but also leverage smart financial planning for long-term business success.
This event is an invaluable opportunity to:

Understand the NEST retirement plan and its impact on businesses
Gain expert financial strategies to strengthen your company’s financial future
Connect with industry professionals and ask your pressing questions
Ensure your business is prepared, compliant, and financially secure

Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead of regulatory changes and position your business for success!
When: April 29, 2025 from 3:30PM-5:30 PM PST
Location: Noble Title Building
6585 High Street Las Vegas, NV 89113

Small Business Access to Credit Event
2025-04-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Cambridge Recreational Center, 3930 Cambridge St, Las Vegas, NV, 89119., United States
Is your business ready to meet with banker? Want to find out how to get ready to speak with a banker? How can you maximize your relationship with your banker? Attendees at this event will hear from experts on how to prepare their business for bank and lender conversations. Businesses will hear about ways to deepen the partnership and take advantage of relationship banking. The event will include an opportunity for businesses to meet directly with bankers and discuss next steps for their own business.
Small business programs and trusted alternative partners will join the conversation and be available for further discussions.

Business Power Luncheon with The A's
2025-04-30 11:30 - 13:00 | The Orleans Hotel & Casino – Mardi Gras A Ballroom, 4500 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89103, United States
The Vegas Chamber is excited to welcome A’s President Marc Badain for an exclusive discussion on the new Vegas facility and development timeline. This is your chance to hear firsthand about the impact of Major League Baseball in Southern Nevada and what’s ahead for the A’s in Las Vegas.
Plus:

Test your skills with a baseball simulator.
Play ball: Connect with fellow business leaders.
Meet Stomper and more!

DON’T MISS THE HOME RUN EVENT!

Event Item NameExpiresPricingVegas Chamber Member Registration –
Business Power Luncheon with The A’sApr 30, 2025 – $75.00
Non-Member Registration – Business Power Luncheon with The A’sApr 30, 2025 – $150.00
Table of 10 – Vegas Chamber Member Registration – Business Power LuncheonApr 30, 2025 – $699.00
Table of 10 – Non-Member Registration – Business Power LuncheonApr 30, 2025 – $1,398.00

Tech Alley Henderson's "Amazing April" Meet-Up
2025-04-30 17:00 - 21:00 | The Pass Casino, 140 S. Water Street, Henderson, NV, 89015, United States

Spring Job Fair
2025-05-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall,, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Click the link to register for the event and see the full list of attending companies!

The Side Hustle Expo
2025-05-01 15:00 - 17:00 | June Whitley Student Lounge, North Las Vegas Campus, 3200 E Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
Join for free food, networking & entrepreneurship at our second annual Side Hustle Expo, sponsored by Small Business & Entrepreneurship Development. The Side Hustle Expo is scheduled to take place May 1, 2025, at the North Las Vegas Campus, June Whitley Student Lounge. This event provides a platform for students to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures and gain access to valuable resources to further develop their businesses. In collaboration with the City of North Las Vegas (City of NLV), the NV Capital Readiness Program (NVCRP), EmployNV, and the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Expo will include pre-event support, a robust judging panel, and a post-event workshop series designed to turn participants’ side hustles into sustainable businesses.

National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
2025-05-06 07:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-07 07:00 - 15:00 | NV
National Small Business Week Virtual Summit 2025
2-DAY VIRTUAL SUMMIT
Dates: May 6-7, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET / 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT
Location: Fully Online
Transform your business with cutting-edge strategies and valuable connections at the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit—your gateway to growth, innovation, and success.
Free Registration
Reserve your spot today for unlimited access to expert knowledge and essential business resources at no cost.
Why Register Now?

Expert-led Webinars covering vital business topics to help you stay competitive
Direct Access to Business Experts for personalized guidance and advice
Networking Opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs and industry leaders
Free Business Tools you can implement immediately
Innovative Solutions from leading sponsors to streamline your operations
Government Resource Guide to funding, contracts and support programs
Inspiring Success Stories from business owners who have overcome similar challenges

Interactive Experience
Connect with like-minded business owners, receive real-time guidance from industry mentors, and gather resources specifically designed for small business success.
Immediate Business Impact
Every session delivers practical strategies you can implement right away to boost your business performance, increase efficiency and drive growth.
“The National Small Business Week virtual summit is a powerful opportunity for job creators to connect, learn, and access valuable resources as we honor the entrepreneurs who drive innovation and economic growth across the country. Together we’re building a future where every small business has the tools to thrive, powered by the America First agenda.”
-Kelly Loeffler, SBA Administrator
“Fostering small business growth is at the heart of what we do, and the National Small Business Week virtual summit embodies that commitment. SCORE is proud to once again co-host this event with the SBA. We’re looking forward to this opportunity to empower entrepreneurs with the timely, useful resources and information they need to launch and grow their businesses.”
-Bridget Weston, SCORE CEO

Startup Standup Roast
2025-05-06 18:30 - 21:30 | The Noypitz Bar & Grill Las Vegas Town Square, 6605 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
About Event

​We have teamed up with GOED, Startup Champions Network, Millenia Ventures & Gener8tor for a night of connection, conversation, great laughs while we roast some of the leaders working hard to build the NV venture eco system. 🎙️🔥
​Food and light refreshments provided. Drinks w/ generously discounted by NoyPitz Bar & Grill
​Also: Join us May 7 Nevada Eco Mastermind w Tech Alley / F42: https://lu.ma/2l4ytmo7
If you came to our CES Pitch w 1000 founders, our F1 events, you know how we roll. We fill our events up, seating is limited, register right away and only if you are 100% attending.
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Want to learn to master the fundraising game, we have collected some of the best fundraisers in the world for the Fusion42 Raise Fundraising Summit June 3,4,5 – Sign up here: https://raise.fusion-42.com/#venue

Nevada Small Business Resource Fair
2025-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, 89117, United States

NV Venture Eco Mastermind
2025-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Taverna Costera, 1031 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
About Event

​Excited to see the Nevada Venture Eco System grow?
​Come join Tech Alley, Startup Champions & Fusion42 as we lead a mastermind and conversation about what is working and what gets to shift in Nevada venture ecosystem.
Bring your ideas and suggestions.
​Light appetizers and refreshments provided generously by Taverna Costera
Did you know we have a F42 Pitch Event w Founders Live next Thursday the 15th? Join us:
Want to learn to master the fundraising game, we have collected some of the best fundraisers in the world for the Fusion42 Raise Fundraising Summit June 3,4,5 – Sign up here: https://raise.fusion-42.com/#venue

Location

Taverna Costera
1031 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA

Park at the parking lot next to Las Vegas Theater Co, walk to Taverna

2025 Biggest Business Expo & Career Fair
2025-05-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Reno Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Calling All Businesses! Elevate Your Presence at the 2025 Biggest Business Expo & Career Fair!
This isn’t your typical, snooze-worthy business expo—it’s an engagement-driven, high-energy opportunity to showcase your brand, connect with the public, and recruit top talent!
Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
Location: Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Why Participate?
FREE booth for Chamber members
FREE admission for the public
Network, hire, and make an impact
Don’t miss out on THE business event of the year—secure your spot now!
Read the press release for all the details! https://shorturl.at/qWdZP

Business EXPO 2025
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00 | City Hall, 595 Silver Lace Blvd, Fernley, NV, 89408, United States

Nevada Business Awards (Southern Nevada)
2025-05-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, 4440 E. Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89121, United States

Leveraging LinkedIn - A Digital Marketing Workshop
2025-05-14 08:30 - 10:30 | 6585 High St, Las Vegas, NV 89113
Join Nevada Business Advisors, in partnership with Cordova Creative for this in person digital marketing workshop on Leveraging LinkedIn, where you’ll learn how to make the most out of your LinkedIn profile!
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 8:30am to 10:30am PST
Location: 6585 High St, Las Vegas, NV 89113
During this workshop, you’ll learn:
*Content hacks for your personal and business profiles
*SEO and AI optimization
*LinkedIn Ads – are they worth it?
*B2B LinkedIn Playbook
*How your digital footprint can help grow your business!
Allison Cordova-Monette, Founder and CEO of Cordova Creative, a Las Vegas based marketing and communication consulting firm, will be guest presenting.
Before starting Cordova Creative, Allison spent nearly two decades working in national marketing. An Emmy-Award winner, Allison began her career as a TV news reporter, where she interviewed President Barack Obama and other notable figures. Since leaving the newsroom, she has focused on helping businesses advance their missions through strategic marketing, public relations, and digital media. She has worked in a wide range of industries and her client portfolio includes United Way, PBS, Teach for America, UNLV, and more.
Allison has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of San Diego and a Master of Communication Management from the University of Southern California and serves in a variety of roles including a member of the Vegas Chamber Executive Women’s Council. In 2022, Allison received a “40 under 40” recognition by Vegas Inc. and other awards in her industry.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your digital marketing skills and network with other business owners and professionals. Register now to secure your spot! Seating is limited.

Coffee & Commerce
2025-05-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Nevada Partners, 690 W Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
Coffee & Commerce with 30+ unique business owners networking over coffee, facilitating conversations and potential partnerships.

Nevada Business Awards (Northern Nevada)
2025-05-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W Liberty St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States

F42 + Founders Live Startup Pitch
2025-05-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Saffron The Eatery, 3545 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89103, United States
About Event

​F42 is partnering up with our good friends from Founders Live to bring you a pitch event that is a must attend for all.
​Founders Live is in 150 cities, where founders get to pitch live monthly, they are coming to Vegas to team up!
​With the Founders Live team, we will select 5 founders to pitch live for 2 minutes with feedback & funding in front of investors, apply here: https://www.founderslive.com/pitch
If you came to our CES Pitch w 1000 founders, our F1 events, you know how we roll. We fill our events up, seating is limited, register right away and only if you are 100% attending.
​Food will be provided, support Saffron by buying those drinks!

Women's Networking Event
2025-05-16 08:30 - 11:00 | Nevada Department of Business & Industry, 3300 West Sahara Avenue Suite 425, Las Vegas, NV, 89102, United States
Connect with other women entrepreneurs for an informative education and networking event. Meet with other small business owners and aspiring small business owners to share your thoughts, ideas and plans.

Marketing in a Digital World
2025-05-20 14:00 - 15:30 | CSN Blackstone LaunchPad Entrepreneurship Center Room – N204 College of Southern Nevada (Main Building/2nd Floor), 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
Your unique business, Where your customers are ,Maximizing your online spaces, Analyzing and adjusting, Own your digital spaces.

Retirement Plan Mandate Webinar Series with Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine
2025-05-22 08:30 - 09:30 | NV

HDA Luncheon - Built For The Future: Henderson's Infrastructure in Focus
2025-05-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Sun City Anthem, 2450 Hampton Rd, Henderson, NV, 89052, United States
Join the Henderson Development Association for a dynamic luncheon featuring City of Henderson City Manager/CEO Stephanie Garcia-Vause as she shares an inside look at the infrastructure developments shaping our city’s future. From transportation and utilities to public facilities and strategic investments, this presentation will highlight how Henderson is building the foundation for continued economic growth and long-term prosperity.
Whether you’re a developer, investor, or business leader, this exclusive event offers valuable insight into the projects and priorities driving Henderson forward.
Featured Speaker:

Stephanie Garcia-Vause
City Manager/CEO
City of Henderson
HCC Member: $65
Non-Member: $90
Cancellation Policy: Pre-paid registration is required. To receive a full refund, please notify us of your cancellation via email adavis@hendersonchamber.com by May 15, 2025.
