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SUMMARY:Clark County BDAC Meets
DESCRIPTION:The Council acts to:\n\n\nPromote the County’s equal business opportunity program(s).\nStudy and advise the Board of County Commissioners on methods to enhance the County’s equal business opportunity program\, including input on the County’s website access and information for businesses.\nEndeavor to develop a list of contacts in order to work with agencies and organizations involved in aiding and promoting local\, small\, women-owned and minority business enterprises.\nWork with the state of Nevada’s entrepreneurial office to identify new businesses.\nProvide an annual report to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the activities of the council. Such report may be in person.\n\n\nThe Council members also support the Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP). Qualifying individuals who apply and are selected will serve two-year terms on the Council. Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and may be approved to serve consecutive terms. The Council meets at the discretion of the chairman of the BDAC\, but not less than once per quarter.
URL:https://nvcapitalreadiness.org/event/clark-county-bdac-meets-3/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Clark County Government Center\, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway\, Gold Room\, 4th Floor\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89155\, United States
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SUMMARY:Legal Essentials in the Small Business World
DESCRIPTION:Date: 2026-08-18\nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PDT)\nStatus: Open – Limited Space\nRegistration Deadline: 2026-08-18 10:00 AM (PDT) \nPoint of Contact: Karyn Wilson \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning\, Intellectual Property\, Legal Issues\, Managing a Business\nDescription: \n\nLegal Essentials in the Small Business World \nLegal Essentials in the Small Business World is an introductory workshop designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs understand the legal realities of operating in today’s business environment. This session provides a practical overview of essential legal considerations\, including business formation\, compliance\, contracts\, and intellectual property. Participants will learn how to evaluate whether they are operating legally\, understand their responsibilities as business owners\, and identify common legal risks that can impact growth\, credibility\, and long-term success. \nWorkshop Overview Topics: \n\nUnderstanding legal structures used in the business world (sole proprietorships\, LLCs\, partnerships\, corporations)\nHow business structure impacts liability\, taxes\, compliance\, and scalability\nEvaluating whether your current legal structure aligns with your business activities\nOperating legally: licenses\, permits\, and regulatory compliance basics\nThe role of written contracts and agreements in protecting your business\nCommon contract types used in business operations\nProtecting business assets and intellectual property (trademarks\, copyrights\, branding)\nIdentifying legal gaps that expose businesses to risk\n\n Key Learning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand how legal structure affects risk\, responsibility\, and growth in the business world\nIdentify whether your current business setup provides adequate legal protection\nRecognize essential compliance requirements for operating legally\nUnderstand the purpose and importance of contracts in everyday business activities\nGain awareness of intellectual property protections for business assets\nKnow when and why to seek professional legal guidance\n\n  \nMeet the Presenter: \nAs a licensed attorney\, Marissa Weatherly has experience providing business owners with the necessary tools to develop\, enhance\, and protect their businesses. Marissa has experience in the corporate and public sector\, giving her a well- rounded outlook on the different needs of business owners. Marissa’s skill set includes assessing legal liability\, business formation\, business planning\, compliance\, contract negotiation\, drafting\, and review.
URL:https://nvcapitalreadiness.org/event/legal-essentials-in-the-small-business-world/
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SUMMARY:Financing Opportunities to Strengthen Nevada’s Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE EVENT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the Nevada Small Business Development Center (NVSBDC) invite you to an in-person event designed to strengthen collaborative partnerships and enhance Nevada’s small business ecosystem. Join us on August 18 from 11:00am-2:00pm at the West Las Vegas Library as we bring together key stakeholders to bridge the gap between capital providers\, technical assistance organizations\, and the businesses they serve. \nWho Should Attend \n\nNevada bankers and lending institutions\nCommunity Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)\nNonprofit organizations supporting small businesses\nGovernment agencies focused on small business development\nAlternative lenders and capital providers\nSmall Business technical assistance providers\n\nAgenda Highlights \nParticipants will gain practical knowledge about current bank underwriting standards and lending environments. The event emphasizes identifying partnership opportunities that can collectively improve small businesses’ ability to access needed capital. Hear directly from regional bankers and alternative lenders about: \n\nAvailable lending products and programs\nCommon barriers to extending credit\nCurrent market conditions and trends\nNon-traditional lending products and solutions\n\nThe program also includes a presentation of key findings from both the Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey and the NVSBDC Small Business Challenges Survey\, providing insights into small business credit needs and challenges and how small businesses are adopting artificial intelligence (AI). The event will conclude with a facilitated discussion on opportunities for partnerships and collaboration to better serve Nevada’s small business community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the Nevada Small Business Development Center.
URL:https://nvcapitalreadiness.org/event/financing-opportunities-to-strengthen-nevadas-small-businesses/
LOCATION:West Las Vegas Library\, 1861 N. Martin Luther King Blvd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Run the Practice\, Don’t Let It Run You: Building Your Operating System from Day One
DESCRIPTION:Date: 2026-08-18\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PDT)\nStatus: Open – Limited Seats\nRegistration Deadline: 2026-08-18 11:00 AM (PDT)Point of Contact: Rachel White \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Accounting/Budget\, Business Plan\, Business Start-up/Preplanning\, Customer Relations\, Managing a Business\nDescription: \n\n\nHow to build policies\, hire the right staff\, create culture\, and turn it into a competitive advantage.\n\nThis webinar will center on building the internal structure of the practice via the policy and procedures\, hiring\, onboarding\, and creating a culture that drives consistency\, retention\, and ultimately growth.\n\n\n\nDereck Barrett is a business advisor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in business planning\, financing\, and growth strategy. After graduating from the University of Nevada\, Reno\, he began his career in banking sales\, earning national recognition as a top performer. \nIn 2004\, he co-founded and financed his first physical therapy clinic in Southern California. Later he and his wife returned to Reno\, purchased a commercial building and started another physical therapy clinic. Dereck expanded the practice to multiple clinics locations and was the market leader before selling his majority interest. \nWhile expanding the practice\, Dereck became a commercial real estate broker and has worked in that capacity for the last 7yrs. \nHe attributes his life’s professional success to entrepreneurship and sincerely loves helping guide entrepreneurs through the challenges of launching\, financing\, and scaling their companies.
URL:https://nvcapitalreadiness.org/event/run-the-practice-dont-let-it-run-you-building-your-operating-system-from-day-one/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:george.garcia@unlv.com
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SUMMARY:Ask A Professional Workshop
DESCRIPTION:DIRECT ACCESS TO REAL-WORLD INSIGHT FROM A PROFESSIONAL\nLEARN FROM EXPERIENCE STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE!
URL:https://nvcapitalreadiness.org/event/ask-a-professional-workshop-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@urbanchamber.org
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SUMMARY:Financial Strategy for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Date: 2026-08-25\nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PDT)\nStatus: Open -Limited Space\nRegistration Deadline: 2026-08-25 3:00 PM (PDT) \nPoint of Contact: Karyn Wilson \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Accounting/Budget\, Business Financing\, Managing a Business\, Tax Planning\nDescription: \n\nFinancial Strategy for Small Business Owners \nFinancial Strategy for Small Business Owners is a practical\, virtual workshop designed to help entrepreneurs better understand the financial side of running and growing a successful business. Whether you are just starting out or looking to strengthen an existing business\, this session will provide easy-to-understand strategies for making informed financial decisions\, improving profitability\, and planning for long-term success. Participants will learn how to use financial information as a management tool rather than simply a reporting requirement. \nDuring this interactive workshop\, attendees will explore topics such as setting financial goals\, understanding key financial statements\, managing cash flow\, monitoring business performance through financial metrics\, budgeting and forecasting\, and preparing for future financing opportunities. Participants will leave with practical tools and actionable strategies they can begin implementing immediately to improve the financial health and sustainability of their business. \nMeet The Workshop Presenter: \nChristy Dudgeon is a dynamic leader with experience and formal education in accounting\, QuickBooks\, revenue growth\, marketing\, turnaround efforts and small business scaling. She’s an expert in helping businesses grow revenue through scalable systems while maintaining fiscal responsibility and implementing proper accounting practices. In addition to knowing the ends and outs of business finances\, Christy is an expert in marketing businesses and creating websites. Christy has nearly 20 years of small business consulting experience and was a successful small business owner herself. Christy’s successful experience working “in” and “on” small businesses allows her to help entrepreneurs see the systems perspective while improving daily operations and financial accountability. \n 
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SUMMARY:Business Licensing Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: 2026-08-27\nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PDT)\nStatus: Open – Limited Space\nRegistration Deadline: 2026-08-27 10:00 AM (PDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Jeny Zendejas Chavez\nLocation: 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd\, North Las Vegas NV 89030-5877 \nTraining Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning\nDescription: \n\nStarting a business in Nevada? Join our free info-sessions to learn the step by step process to get your business licensed and legally operating. You will learn how to choose the right business structure\, required local and state licenses\, where to apply and how\, common fees and timelines\, and tools and resources for your business journey.
URL:https://nvcapitalreadiness.org/event/business-licensing-info-session/
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SUMMARY:Sesiones Informativas: Licencias De Negocios
DESCRIPTION:Date: 2026-08-27\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PDT)\nStatus: Open – 50 places remaining\nRegistration Deadline: 2026-08-27 11:00 AM (PDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Jeny Zendejas Chavez\nLocation: 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd\, North Las Vegas NV 89030-5877 \nTraining Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning\nDescription: \n\n¿Estás por empezar tu negocio en Nevada? \nÚnete a nuestra sesión informativa gratuita para conocer el proceso paso a paso para obtener tus licencias y operar legalmente. \nAprenderás sobre: \n\nCómo elegir la estructura correcta (LLC\, propietario único\, etc.)\nLicencias locales y estatales requeridas\nDónde y cómo aplicar\nCostos comunes y tiempos de espera\nHerramientas y recursos para ayudarte a crecer
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SUMMARY:AI For Everyday Business Productivity
DESCRIPTION:AI for Everyday Business Productivity \nDiscover practical ways to use artificial intelligence to save time\, streamline daily tasks\, and increase productivity in your business. Join Olay Jabbi\, Co-Founder of CEVRA AI\, for an engaging workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and business professionals understand how AI can support everyday operations without the overwhelm. \nWhether you’re new to AI or looking for better ways to integrate it into your workflow\, you’ll leave with actionable tools and ideas you can start using right away. \nDate: Thursday\, August 27thTime: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: Nevada Partners690 W. Lake Mead Blvd.\, North Las Vegas\, NV 89030 \nRegister today: bit.ly/AUGAI2026
URL:https://nvcapitalreadiness.org/event/ai-for-everyday-business-productivity/
LOCATION:Nevada Partners\, 690 W Lake Mead Blvd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89030\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@urbanchamber.org
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