NCET

NCET, Nevada?s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology , is actively preparing for a host of events for the 2nd Annual eWeek, a statewide series of events designed to celebrate and encourage entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Throughout the coming months, NCET will keep you up-to-speed about Nevada?s eWeek activities and the role you can play in this exciting celebration.  In both Las Vegas and Reno, eWeek will culminate with “NCET’s Entrepreneur  Expo,” which  will feature as many as  100 agencies, organizations and exhibitors, each focused on helping you start or grow a business. Other events in the works include high-profile speakers, seminars, informational workshops and participation from state organizations that help small businesses.

In the north, eWeek is scheduled for the week of March 10, with NCET’s Entrepreneur Expo set for Saturday, March 15 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.  Dates and venues for eWeek activities in the south will be announced soon.

If you?re interested in high-profile sponsorship or exhibiting opportunities, contact Dave Archer at dave@ncet.org or call (775) 315-7635. To learn more about eWeek activities in Nevada, visit  www.NCET.org/eweek.

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I can faintly recall the days when my only connection to the Internet was a dial-up modem. Brrrrrr. Brrrrrr. Click. Boing-boing. Shhhhhhhhhh. Shhhh. Boinnnggggg.

The process took 15 or 20 seconds, and more often than not the initial attempt was “unsuccessful,” meaning I had to repeat the above steps. It wasn’t easy, but it was my only on-ramp to the “information superhighway” in 1995. It was a one-way, cobblestone alley, circa 1850, compared with today’s high-speed byway.

Flash Gordon never had it so good. Now I have a wireless router at home and connect to Net at light speed compared with a dozen years ago. Maybe even warp speed, Scotty.

But how much speed do Americans have compared with the rest of the connected world? Not a lot, a report by the Communications Workers of America suggests. We’re still in the horse-and-buggy days compared with 15 countries with more bandwidth. Read more:

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Arthur Woods, Young Entrepreneur and Business Owner, will answer questions Thursday, June 28, 2007, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., ET

WHO: Arthur Woods, a college sophomore, a thriving young entrepreneur and the owner of Mission Three (M3) of Washington, D.C., which
provides fresh orchard delivery services.

WHAT: Woods will share the story of how at an early age he parlayed his passion for leadership, volunteerism and fundraising into a
business based on the core philosophies of health, environment and community.  Woods will also provide insight into the successes
and challenges of young entrepreneurship.  Chat participants will have the opportunity to learn more about what it takes to turn a
business idea into a reality.

WHEN: Thursday, June 28, 2007 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., ET. Woods will answer questions on teen entrepreneurship for one hour.

HOW: Chat participants can join the live Web chat by going online to www.sba.gov, and clicking the “Online Business Chat” icon.
Participants may post questions for Woods before June 28 by visiting http://app1.sba.gov/livemeeting/jun07/ and posting their
questions online.

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5th Anniversary Summit - Get Connected. Be Inspired.

Join WeAct for a celebration of 5 years of mentoring, professional development and networking. This year’s Summit will be held at the Peppermill Hotel Casino with a new, easier to schedule around time slot, 3pm - 8pm.

The day’s events will include panel discussions on Public Speaking, Networking and Relationship Building, Discovering your Talents, and Growing your Business.
During the Cocktail hour, there will be a host of roundtable discussions for you to join in on. 

* Identity Theft

* Blogging 

* E-Mail Marketing * Starting a Business

* Selling on EBay

* Insurance 101

The event will culminate with our keynote speaker, Christiane Holbrook and her Wild Horse Strategies - It’s time to set your mind free to succeed.
The Summit promises to be a day of inspiration and fun! You won’t want to miss it!

When:
6/28/2007 3:00pm to 8:00pm

Where:
Peppermill Hotel Casino

For registration information, click here: 

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The publisher of Tahoe.com / Reno.com recently introduced a new summer recreation newsletter, Mountain Mutt. The publication includes information on:

Travel: including lodging and vacation rentals

Recreation: such as outdoor adventures, family fun and day trips

Entertainment: featuring special events, arts & cultural activities, dining and attractions

Mountain Mutt also offers a host of features related to recreation in Northern Nevada, providing practical, informational and entertaining articles for tourists and locals alike. In addition, the site offers links to other local resources as well as contests and photo galleries.

For subscription information, click here:

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