Nevada Capital Readiness Program

Reno Startup Week 2024!
2024-09-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-16 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Paloma, 50 S. VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV, 89501, United States
Reno Startup Week is a community-driven event dedicated to celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit in Reno, emphasizing its inclusive nature. In 2024, we will come together in person to honor and highlight the flourishing entrepreneurial ecosystem in Reno and its influence extending beyond, fostering a worldwide culture of innovation. Secure your spot by registering early for this year’s event!

Understanding Corporate Transparency Act Reporting
2024-09-19 16:00 - 17:00 | NV
This Act mandates that most business owners file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report with a division of the Treasury Department, by 1/1/25. This workshop will provide an overview of the reporting requirements.

Important Information, you need to know!
Eric Dante, a corporate attorney from Holland & Hart, LLP in Las Vegas, will provide an in-depth presentation on the Corporate Transparency Act, which came into effect on January 1st, 2024, and will affect millions of businesses formed or registered to conduct business in the United States.
This Act mandates that most business owners (including most small business owners) file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a division of the Treasury Department, by January 1st, 2025 (for entities existing prior to January 1, 2024) or within 90 days of formation for new entities established during 2024. With civil and criminal penalties for willful noncompliance, it is crucial for affected businesses, including most corporations and LLCs, to timely comply with these new requirements.

WBEC-West | 21st Annual Procurement Conference
2024-09-19 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-18 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-17 08:00 - 16:00 | The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa, 101 MonteLago Boulevard,, Henderson, NV, 89011, United States
Amplify 2024: The Force That Propels You Forward

Are you ready to take your business to the next level?
Look no further than the WBEC-West 2024 Amplify Conference, where innovation meets inspiration and transformation is on the agenda. Here’s why you should mark your calendar and secure your spot at this must-attend event:

Cutting-Edge Insights: Amplify Conference brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to share their knowledge and insights on the latest trends, strategies, and technologies shaping the business landscape. From keynote speeches to interactive workshops, you’ll gain valuable insights that can drive growth and success for your business.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from diverse industries. Whether you’re seeking potential collaborators, mentors, or clients, the Amplify Conference provides ample opportunities to expand your network and forge meaningful connections that can propel your business forward.

Practical Strategies: Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into practical strategies and tactics that you can implement immediately. From marketing and sales techniques to operational efficiencies and leadership development, the conference offers actionable takeaways designed to drive tangible results for your business.

Unparalleled Networking: Connect, collaborate, and create lasting partnerships. Surround yourself with driven, like-minded professionals all under one roof.
…And much more!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to amplify your business success. Join us at the WBEC-West 2024 Amplify Conference and unlock your potential for growth, innovation, and transformation. Reserve your seat today and get ready to take your business to new heights!

Ready, Set, Expo
2024-09-18 15:00 - 19:00 | M Resort Pavilion, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd., Henderson, 89044, United States
Ready, Set, Expo: Helping Small Businesses Win Big!

Prepare to be immersed in an extraordinary blend of community and commerce at the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s “Ready, Set, Expo” on September 18, 2024. Our annual expo helps small businesses win big by providing a platform for showcasing your products, tapping into invaluable resources and expanding your network within the local business ecosystem.
As an exhibitor, you’ll have a unique opportunity to connect with potential customers, elevate your brand presence and forge valuable connections within our vibrant business landscape spanning Southern Nevada. With a diverse array of attendees expected, this event serves as the perfect forum to cultivate leads, drive sales and foster enduring partnerships.
You can secure your exhibitor booth early to secure placement within the expo and maximize your visibility among attendees.
Not exhibiting but eager to participate? Reserve your complimentary admission to join us for a day filled with networking and celebrating local enterprise. While tickets are complimentary, registration is required.
This electrifying event promises to be a winning play for all involved, so don’t hesitate. Elevate your business to new heights today!

THE SUBCONTRACTOR & SUPPLIER KICK-OFF MEETING FOR THE A'S BALLPARK PROJECT
2024-09-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Brasillia Ballroom at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road,, Las Vegas, NV, 89103, United States
Learn about the project, scopes of work, timeline, procurement opportunities, community benefits, and meet the project team.
RSVP by scanning the QR code.

Pitch Day For $100K
2024-09-11 14:00 - 16:00 | International Innovation Center, 300 S 4th St, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Our Favorite Day of the Week is Pitch Day!
When and Where
Pitch Day happens every other Wednesday at the International Innovation Center in Downtown Las Vegas, and virtually from anywhere in Nevada, from 2-4pm.
What is Pitch Day?
Pitch day features Nevada-based startups that are pitching for acceptance into StartUpNV’s most advanced program for founders, AccelerateNV, which includes a $100k investment and access to resources and support to accelerate the growth of their company. While investment decisions are not made during this live event, StartUpNV invites investors, founders, and other members of Nevada’s startup ecosystem to attend these pitch days, and see what many exciting innovations are being built right here at home, plus the types of questions investors ask potential startup investments.
Learn more about AccelerateNV
Apply to pitch
Subscribe to newsletter
Pitch Day Zoom Link

RESOURCES FOR VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESSES
2024-09-11 10:00 - 11:00 | NV
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 [formerly known as the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)] provides free government-related procurement technical assistance to established Nevada for-profit businesses. The said name change is effective as of December 2022 based on the program being elevated from the Defense Logistics Agency to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment/U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs. A variety of webpages and e-materials and so on, will be changed to show the modified name over time. Aside from webinars, the Nevada APEX Accelerator [formerly known as the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)] 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. To become a client, please see the Nevada APEX Accelerator’s (former Nevada PTAC’s) webpage at: https://goed.nv.gov/programs/nevada-apex-accelerator/ to see the no-charge service offerings. [In case the link or Uniform Resource Locator (URL) to the webpage does not launch, please cut and paste the link, if possible, into your device’s Internet browser.] Also, please be sure to follow the Nevada’s APEX Accelerator on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com. Thank you.

Coffee & Commerce
2024-09-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Chase Bank, 1340 E. Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
MEET NEW PEOPLE, BUILD YOUR NETWORK, LEARN ABOUT THE URBAN CHAMBER & ITS MEMBERS, AND GATHER VALUABLE INFORMATION TO BENEFIT YOUR BUSINESS!

Grow Your Business Pitch Competition
2024-09-10 17:30 - 19:30 | CSN – NORTH LAS VEGAS CAMPUS, 3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue Room H107, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States

Casino Suppliers Opportunity Day in Las Vegas
2024-09-10 14:00 - 17:00 | M Resort, 12300 LAS VEGAS BLVD. S, Henderson, NV, 89044, United States
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 | 2PM – 5PM

Let us explore opportunities for collaboration between your company and ours, while learning more about the offerings of our casinos.
Suppliers and Exhibitors, please complete one of the forms below to be registered for the 2024 Casino Suppliers Opportunity Day Event by September 3, 2024.

For questions regarding the event, contact:
Varut (Pat) Aphaisuwan
varut.aphaisuwan@pennentertainment.com
702-498-8605

Keaton Brooks
keaton.brooks@pennentertainment.com
702-797-1761

*All attendees must be at least 21 years of age with valid identification

Pathways to Entrepreneurship (P2E) Program
2024-09-10 09:00 - 16:00 | U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20590, United States
USDOT P2E Fact Sheet 2024

Mastering Small Business Grants: Pro-tips for success
2024-09-10 09:00 - 10:00 | NV
Grants can be a game-changer for small businesses, but the application process often feels overwhelming. Let’s tackle this challenge together! Find out how to take advantage of these free, no-payback-required funding opportunities and apply for small business grants with confidence. Join LaToya Ratlieff, Hello Alice’s Director of Grants Administration, for Mastering Small Business Grants: Pro-tips for success.
This webinar will cover the essentials of grant applications, offer strategies to alleviate stress, and guide you in crafting a compelling application. Join us to gain the insights you need to secure valuable grant funding.

Granting Success: A Beginners Guide to Grants
2024-09-10 08:30 - 09:15 | NV
Join Nevada Business Advisors for this virtual workshop on grants.
During this workshop, we will discuss:
*Understanding grants
*Types of grants available for businesses
*Benefits and potential drawbacks of grants
*Common misconceptions
*Grant Research and Identifying grants
*Identifying the right grants for your business
*Tips for identifying grants
*Grant application process
*Overview of application process
*Components of a grant application
*Understanding eligibility criteria and requirements
*Researching grant opportunities
Theresa Bimbela, CEO of TAB Professional Services LLC will be guest presenting. Prior to starting her own business, Theresa worked as a Federal Grant Reviewer for the United States Department of Education, a Grants Nonprofit Subject Matter Expert, a Grants Director for a small nonprofit organization supporting K-8 initiatives and programs, a Grants Analyst II for a large community college, and a Program Specialist managing a Title V, multimillion dollar, federal grant.
Ms. Bimbela earned a master’s degree in education in 2010 and a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies (Elementary Education) and has taught online college success courses for Southern New Hampshire University since 2014.

Incubate Vegas Fall Cohort
2024-09-09 08:00 - 17:00 | International Innovation Center, 300 S 4th St, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
The Incubate Vegas Program provides business development and startup incubation services for first-time entrepreneurs and disadvantaged small businesses in Clark County, Nevada. This is a free program! Our mission is to empower local entrepreneurs to build scalable, high-growth companies and equip them with the tools and skills necessary to scale their ventures to the next level. In this immersive program, participants receive access to coworking facilities, hands-on workshops, and mentorship opportunities.
Incubate Vegas 2024 starts October 28th. Sessions are held at the International Innovation Center @Vegas, 300 S 4th Street, LV. Free parking is available at the Historic Fifth Street School. Zoom is also available.

Las Vegas A's Ballpark Project Bid Package #2 Pre-Proposal Meeting
2024-09-04 14:00 - 16:00 | NV
A’s Ballpark Project Pre-Proposal Meeting Mortenson | McCarthy Joint Venture
Procurement Package #2a due September 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM (PDT). This Procurement Package 2a (PP2a) contains the Structural Steel, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Mechanical / Controls, and Electrical scopes of work for the Las Vegas A’s.
Procurement Package #2b due October 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM (PDT) This Proposal Package 2b (PP2b) contains the Metal Roof, Curtain Wall, ETFE, and Vertical Transportation scopes of work for the Las Vegas A’s. The remaining scopes referenced below will be bought out at a later time.
Mortenson | McCarthy Joint Venture an EOE/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled Employer is soliciting Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Procurement Package 2a & 2b, including but not limited to Small Local Business Enterprise’s (SLB) complying with the 2023 Southern Nevada Tourism Improvements Act (Senate Bill 1) requirements on the Major League Baseball Stadium Project.
Only work listed above will be awarded at this time. We look forward to having you attend the event!

Ask The Small Business Owner Takes New York: How do I develop and launch my product?
2024-09-04 09:00 - 10:00 | NV
Understanding the product development lifecycle is crucial for the success of your business. Whether you have an idea, a prototype, or a product ready for market, it is important to put time and energy into developing the best version of your product at every stage. In this session of Ask the Small Business Owner, we are joined by a panel of New York sellers to talk about their own product development stories. We will cover topics like manufacturing, product success evaluation, and resources for product development.

"Conectando con Cafecito" de la Red de Mujeres Emprendedoras
2024-08-30 07:30 - 09:00 | University of Nevada, Reno Extension NLV, 2280 N McDaniel St, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States

6-Week Government Contracting Series
2024-08-29 09:30 - 23:00, 2024-08-22 09:30 - 23:00 | Bottega Exchange, 6675 S. Tenaya Way #200, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Time & Location

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
Bottega Exchange, 6675 S Tenaya Way #200, Las Vegas, NV 89113, USA

About the Event

6-Week Every Thursday from 9:30am to 11:00am:
July 25th
August 1st
August 8th
August 15th
August 22nd
August 29th

Unlock the potential of your small business by exploring the lucrative opportunities available through government contracting. This comprehensive workshop is designed specifically for small business owners who are eager to expand their market reach and secure contracts with local, state, and federal government agencies.

Who Should Attend:

Small business owners and entrepreneurs interested in exploring government contracting.
Business development managers seeking to expand their market through government opportunities.
Anyone looking to understand the intricacies of government procurement and enhance their business growth.

Workforce Solutions
2024-08-28 12:30 - 13:30 | NV
Date and time

Wednesday, August 28 · 12:30 – 1:30pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

1 hour

This session is the final session in a four part series designed to provide Human Resource professionals and executives the necessary understanding of how to support their working families.

Webinar Description: Join us as we focus on Workforce Solutions for Nevada Employers. This sessions aims to “bring it all together” by connecting the “why” to the “how”. We will discuss innovative strategies that you can take to support family-friendly practices and policies in your organization.

*Note: This session does not count towards SHRM or HRCI recertification at this time.
Are you interested in scheduling a personalized consultations to dig in deeper? Call our statewide manager for access to FREE supports. Kim Cullen – kcullen@childrenscabinet.org – (775) 843-1324.

NV CRP Incubator Boot Camp (Cohort 2) - Celebrate & Elevate: Graduation and Future Steps
2024-08-27 17:30 - 19:30 | College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., N Las Vegas, 89030, United States
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/NVCRP-AUG27

Doing Business with NASA through the Agency's SBIR and STTR Programs
2024-08-27 08:00 - 11:45 | Black Fire Innovation* (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), 8400 W. Sunset Rd. Suite 400 (4th floor), Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Date: 8/27/2024
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM (PDT)
Registration Deadline: 8/25/2024 11:59 PM (PDT)Point of Contact: The Nevada APEX Accelerator
Training Topics: SBIR/STTR/Other Innovation Programs
Description:

This event is for Nevada for-profit small businesses wanting to learn from NASA representatives about the SBIR and STTR programs and to network with other event attendees (note: companies with science, technology, engineering, mathematics, data analytics, and manufacturing capabilities are also encouraged to attend). For all event details including registration instructions, please see the event flyer issued by the Nevada APEX Accelerator. Note this event is FREE to attend; please disregard any language on this page stating that this event is not free.

Instructions:This event is for Nevada for-profit small businesses wanting to learn from NASA representatives about the SBIR and STTR programs and to network with other event attendees (note: companies with science, technology, engineering, mathematics, data analytics, and manufacturing capabilities are also encouraged to attend). For all event details including registration instructions, please see the event flyer issued by the Nevada APEX Accelerator. Note this event is FREE to attend; please disregard any language on this page stating that this event is not free.

“Beauty, Not Barriers” Panel Discussion
2024-08-24 12:00 - 14:00 | The Gathering Place, 7800 W Ann Road #110, Las Vegas, NV, 89149, United States
Do you want to help create alternatives to traditional, full-service cosmetology school that are safe, affordable, flexible, and accessible?
Beauty, Not Barriers is hosting a free event for current and aspiring beauty pros and salon owners in Las Vegas! Please RSVP here to join us for food, giveaways, and a discussion on how we can create more opportunities in your state’s beauty industry together.
We will be joined by the Lieutenant Governor’s Office of Small Business Advocacy, who wants to hear from you!

Las Vegas Career Fair
2024-08-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Santa Fe Station Hotel, 4949 North Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV, 89130, United States
You’ll meet face-to-face with hiring decision-makers from some of the areas top employers. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes,
