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Designed to provide targeted business assistance to companies with high-growth potential in the Henderson area, BusinessStar is a recently-implemented program that already is yielding stellar results.

On March 27, Henderson Mayor Jim Gibson presented a proclamation to TV4U.com, the first company admitted into BusinessStar. TV4U.com is a new broadband network where fans of classic television and sports can access the largest privately-held collection of audio/video content in the world, free of charge. 

BusinessStar is a partner program of the City of Henderson, the Nevada Small Business Development Center (NSBDC), and UNLV College of Business. NSBDC business advisor Larry Vierra explains the origin of BusinessStar:

“The NSBDC has been in southern Nevada since the mid 80’s and has been assisting businesses for as long. Upon assessment, we know what businesses need; in many respects, it is more expertise than money. The NSBDC has worked with Henderson’s Mayor Jim Gibson and Economic Development Manager Bob Cooper for some time now and we all understood what it would take to make an impact on Henderson businesses. It is our job to teach the necessary skill sets to help them succeed. Our initiation of the BusinessStar program allows us to bring to bear a wealth of resources to support our clients’ needs.”  

Among BusinessStar’s custom business coaching topics:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Sales
• Marketing
• Business & Strategic Planning
• Growth & Expansion Issues
• Human Resources

You can watch In Business Las Vegas (Las Vegas ONE Ch. 19) and its feature on the Henderson BusinessStar program April 1 at 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; April 2 at 8:30 p.m.; and April 3 at 8:30 p.m.

For more information on Henderson BusinessStar, go to: Henderson Means Business

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Clark County is making strong inroads in reducing air-pollution causing emissions with its growing fleet of vehicles powered by hybrid technology and biodiesel fuel.

In a report presented to the County Commission in February, David Johnson, manager of the county’s Automotive Division, said 70 percent the county’s fleet is powered by alternative fuels. With 2,678 cars and trucks, the county has the third largest fleet in the state, including the most gas and electric-powered hybrids – a current total of 178.  Read more:

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Shelly Rounds, co-owner of Uptime, is shown in her office at 6280 S. Valley View Blvd. on Tuesday.

Shelly Rounds is passionate about exceptional customer service, and believes it should extend to all industries, including technology.

Rounds is co-founder of Uptime, a Las Vegas company that specializes in network and computer sales, installation, system design, consulting and monthly maintenance of client’s systems. Uptime is also a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with Microsoft designated competencies in network solutions, advanced infrastructure solutions and security solutions. In a recent Microsoft customer satisfaction survey, Uptime ranked in the top 25 percent of Microsoft Certified Partners in the United States, and hopes to eventually rank in the top 5 percent.

Yet Rounds is the first to admit the technology industry is not known for its commitment to customer service.

(Read entire article here.)

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Former South African President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner F.W. de Klerk will present “Bridging the Gap: Globalization without Isolation” at 7:30 p.m. April 17 as part of the annual Barrick Lecture Series at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

The presentation will be in the Artemus Ham Hall. Although the event is free, tickets are required and are available at the Performing Arts Center Box Office. Tickets are limited to two per person.

During his lecture, de Klerk will examine the changes in technology and global ideology that have transformed the world and will discuss the need for wealthy countries to assist underdeveloped nations.

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Reno.com is a locally owned and staffed website that’s designed to be a one-stop shop for the area’s best entertainment, recreation and travel information.

As they say, “Where do you go to find the best, most up-to-date information about Reno? Reno.com, of course!”

Reno.com has in-depth previews of all the events this town has become famous for, plus comprehensive listings of nightclub happenings, the hottest performers coming to town, local bands and everything you need to plan a great night on the town.

There’s more to Reno than entertainment, though, and they have that, too. Learn where to kayak on the Truckee River, or find the best park to take the kids. Hungry? Their dining guide can direct you to a fabulous meal and even provide a map. Take a look at their real estate listings and you’ll have all you need to know about living in our gorgeous area. You can also place a free ad, buy movie tickets or search their calendar. Whatever you need to know about Reno, you’ll find it at Reno.com

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