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Two UNLV research teams were awarded more than $1.4 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to investigate new ways to improve the safety and reliability of nuclear reactors and reduce some of the radioactive byproducts of nuclear reprocessing.

The DOE, as part of its Nuclear Energy University Program, supports a limited number of research projects each year focused on advancing current nuclear reactor efficiency, designing reactors that produce more energy and less waste and finding better ways to recycle and/or dispose of spent nuclear fuel. UNLV is one of just 23 universities nationwide to earn funding under this program in 2010. Read more:

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So you’re sick of your corporate gig and dream of making a living as a solopreneur?

Actually, you’re not alone (pun intended). There are now more than 20 million single-person businesses in the United States, accounting for more than three-fourths of all U.S. businesses, according to recent U.S. Census data.

The prospect of running your own business has some obvious appeal. Being your own boss lets you set your own schedule – at least theoretically. This has some clear advantages for the family man or woman.

But be warned: working for yourself isn’t for everyone. “Just because you’re a great technician at what you do doesn’t mean you’ll automatically be a great entrepreneur, too,” says Marla Tabaka, a business coach who writes The Successful Soloist blog for Inc.com. “They’re two totally different hats to wear.” Read more:

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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen Mills will discuss and field questions on the new initiatives, programs and incentives available in the Las Vegas community to help small businesses survive, thrive, create new jobs and bolster the local economy.

Registration / Networking: 11:30 am – Noon
Program: Noon – 1:00 pm

Chamber Member Price : $50.00
Non-Chamber Member Price : $65.00
Week of event price: Additional $5.00
Day of Event/Walk-in Price: $70.00

Early Bird Registration is open until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1. Chamber members are eligible to be seated at specially designated tables with a member of the Chamber’s Board of Trustees. This special VIP seating offers direct access to some of the city’s most influential and powerful leaders. There will be plenty of time to meet, exchange ideas and provide feedback to a real “mover and shaker” on a much more personal level. This seating is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis. 

Seating is assigned at the time of your registration. Early registration is suggested to ensure that your entire party is seated together.

Walk-in registrations are limited to space and we may not be able to accommodate entire parties on the day of the event.

To secure your reservation, visit www.lvchamber.com or call the Chamber at 702.641.5822 and ask for Member Services. 

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One of the most important, and yet the least understood part of your business financing is how your business will be structured.

You can choose one of six options: Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Company, C Corporation or S Corporation. You will find that each of these differ to the degree of liability that you, as an individual will have and also how each is subject to taxes.

So, do your research. I definitely suggest obtaining the services of either a business attorney or a financial advisor, especially if this is your first look at business structure and how it could possibly affect your business financing. And, I’d like to remind you that I always recommend separating your business finances from your personal finances; more than ever in today’s economy, well-informed decisions and erring on the side of caution will give you some form of financial protection. Read more:

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From Mrs. Fields to Martha Stewart, many iconic entrepreneurs (as well as other hugely successful businesses like Starbucks) have sparked the creation of other new ventures. By direct example and advice–or by replicating other successful business models–the positive economic ripple effect has been nothing short of remarkable. Entrepreneur Magazine decided to profile a few of these firms, to discover what inspired a new generation of mini-moguls and how they are paying it forward in their own backyards. Read full story:

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