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Nevada Industry Excellence presents a Lean Manufacturing Workshop, April 13. The purpose is to strengthen manufacturing firms by reducing material waste, time and processes.

Quick ROI:   

Lower Labor Cost   

Customer Satisfaction

More Throughput    Higher Quality   

Safer Work Place

Less Inventory   

Less Scrap   

Neater Work Place

World Class companies use these LEAN MANUFACTURING principles to gain a competitive edge and higher profit. Join other Leading Manufacturers in Southern Nevada at a Lean Workshop & reinvent PROFIT MAKING OPPORTUNITIES. Salvage lost profits that already exist in your company through this popular “hands on” simulated Workshop.

Outcomes:

Learn how to get rid of the 8 common sources of waste.

Use a “hands-on” Workshop to experience the Transition to LEAN.

Develop a “specific” project for your Company. 

The Workshop is designed for Owners, Operations Managers, Supervisors, Lead persons and others who contribute to efficiencies in the Factory or Office.

When: April 13, 2010 – 8:30am – 5:00pm
Where: DRI, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas NV 89119
Cost: $299.00 – includes training materials, continental breakfast, lunch and breaks

CLICK here for additional details.

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Four years ago when I started talking to clients about social media and the need for it in their marketing efforts, I mainly got blank stares. Three years ago when I approached them again on the topic, most were of the opinion it was a passing fad. Two years ago, all but a few of our B2B clients had adopted some level of social media marketing and are glad they did. Again this year, I will tell my clients where social media is going and why I recommend they go with it. So after thorough research and review of what other industry experts predict I share with you my top six predictions (out of more than 100 legitimate trends) and how your business can utilize them to set a few strategies forward toward greater success in what will hopefully be an improving economy. Who doesn’t want that? Read full story:

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Most people start their first company while they still have a day job. It makes sense: You don’t need loans. You don’t need funding. And if you “fail,” all you’ve lost is time.

But you’ve also placed yourself in a hazardous – potentially legally ambiguous – situation. If managed improperly, you’re unnecessarily risking lawsuits and worse.

I’ve been on both sides of the table: I’ve done a startup while working and I’ve employed people who either were or are very capable of having their own startup on the side. And I’ve known people who were sued because of it, and not all of them won.

Recognizing in advance that I’m not a lawyer – and that none of this qualifies as legal advice – CLICK HERE for tips on how to pull off the balancing act:

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Interested in meeting early-stage Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists in Las Vegas?

Then register for the FundingPost event on Thursday, April 29, 2010.

FundingPost has hosted 165+ sold-out venture events in 18 cities over the past 8 years.

At our next event, the panel of investors will focus on Early-Stage Venture Investing: How to meet investors, pitch them, and what it really takes to get them to write you a check!

We will be discussing trends in Early-Stage Investing, hot sectors, sectors that these
Angels and VCs look at, things that are most important to them when they are considering
an Investment, the best and worst things an entrepreneur can do to get their attention,
additional advice for entrepreneurs, and, of course, the best ways to reach these and
other Investors. There will be plenty of time for networking with the Investor panelists,
both before the panel & after the panel at the Cocktail Party!

As an additional benefit, entrepreneur 1/4 page summaries will be given to the investor
speakers and Investor attendees. All of the Investors will get your company description
and contact info!

Register today, as this event will sell-out and seating is limited!

Location: 101 Convention Center Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89109
Thursday, April 29, 2010 – Time: 2:00pm – 6:45pm

VC and Angel Speakers:

• William Botts, Angel Investor, Vegas Valley Angels
• Neal Hansch, Principal, Rustic Canyon Partners
• Alberto Yepez, Venture Partner, Trident Capital
• Steve Goldberg, Partner, Venrock
• Stephen Silver, CEO, MAVN Funding
• Additional VC and Angel Speakers to be announced!

Questions? Give us a call: 800-461-5509 – To Register, go to www.FundingPost.com

Sands Corp. launched its Sands Eco 360 degrees Global Sustainable Development
program this week. The program’s launch was highlighted by an announcement that the company’s Venetian Resort and Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas have achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Existing
Buildings Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council. The combined Venetian, Sands Expo, and Palazzo(R) Las Vegas, which in 2008 received LEED for New Construction Silver certification, now comprise the largest LEED building in the world.

"The launch of Sands Eco 360 degrees demonstrates our commitment to sustainable development and operations. Clearly there are important business advantages to operating in a sustainable manner, but when sound business practices are married with sustainable efforts that benefit the environment and our communities, the impact is immeasurable," said Michael Leven, president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. Read full story:

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