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In the high stakes business world, the idea of completely changing the way something is done, shifted or expected is known simply as a “game changer”. DIRECTIONS 2012, Game Changing Partnerships-Public and Private, will help you shape a new way of thinking and expose you to a new set of game changing ideas. Listen as experts in the fields of technology, mining, economic development and education cut through the layers of business conformity and history to show you through fresh eyes what is really changing the playing field in this important election year.

DIRECTIONS 2012 announces their all-star speaker line-up featuring:

• State of Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval
• Respected Author and Political Expert Karl Rove
• Chief Executive Officer, Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, Tom Clark
• Higher Education Leaders Chancellor Dan Klaich, Dr. Sheehan, Dr. Johnson & Dr. Wells
• Economic Development Insight From Steve Hill, Mike Kazmierski & Duane Peck
• Wall Street Journal’s Senior Economics Writer, Stephen Moore

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012
AT THE GRAND SIERRA RESORT-SUMMIT
PAVILION REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 6:30A.M.

Doors opening 30 minutes earlier due to the strongest speaker lineup ever

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW TO THE REGION’S PREMIER BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC FORUM

LIMITED SEATING SO DON’T DELAY

Prices for chamber members are $80, $120 for non-members and $40 for full time students. Pay in advance as prices increase at the door. Call The Chamber at 775.636.9550 to reserve your seats.

Special package pricing and sponsorships with exhibit opportunities are available by contacting Emily Garcia at 775.636.9553. Show northern Nevada your support by sponsoring the most progressive business event in the region. Sponsorships are limited, so you are encouraged to act quickly.

Register Now for the January 18, 2012 Luncheon

“Cloud Computing - Not Your Dad’s Computing Paradigm: Delivering Computing as a Service”

featuring Jeff Grace, President & CEO of NetEffect

Join TBAN for a presentation from Jeff Grace, President and CEO of NetEffect, discussing and explaining:

• * “The cloud” – in simple terms, and its importance.
• * Why “the cloud” is analogous to the power grid.
• * Industry analysts commentary on cloud computing – It’s coming and it’s huge!
• * The benefits and risks.
• * Brief explanation of MyGrid, NetEffect’s cloud platform.
• * How MyGrid has opened up many opportunities for NetEffect (many nationwide), and why cloud computing is a potential boon for Southern Nevada.
• * How Southern NV tech businesses can encourage cloud computing – creating new jobs in Southern Nevada.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  11:30 am – 1:20 pm
Cili Restaurant, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd, South, Las Vegas, NV 89117

$35 Members with reservations by the deadline / $40 Members after the deadline
$45 Non-members with reservations by the deadline / $50 Non-members after the deadline

Reservation deadline: 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012

REGISTER NOW!

Saturday, January 21, 2012, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Small Business Administration (SBA) Conference Room, Suite 250B
400 South 4th Street , Las Vegas, NV 89101
Call 702-388-6104 NOW to reserve your seat; $65 includes luncheon.
Space is Limited

Are you looking for investment capital? Come learn about:
1. Venture Capital
2. Angel Investing
3. Internet Investing
4. Government Investing including the new 2012 Initiatives.
a. $1 Billion Impact Investment Fund
b. $1 Billion Early-Stage Innovation Fund

Money from loans are not a part of this program – only capital formation and investments will be covered.

SPEAKERS

• Ralph McNeal, former President of North Street Capital Corporation; Organizer of Coalition Venture Group;
  former President, National Association of Investment Companies
  Norman Brown, former member Tech Coast Angels; President and CEO, Innovations Group, LLC
  Nick Vander Poel, Partner, Forte LLP; former Nevada Commission of Economic Development and Deputy
  Director, Nevada State Office of Energy

The seminar is 95 % about where to get investment dollars and 5 % about grant programs.

SCORE is the nation’s premier resource for free and confidential small business advice. It has developed this new workshop to help entrepreneurs find investment money, including an understanding of these new SBA programs available in 2012.

SCORE is one of the oldest and one of the largest business consulting organizations in Nevada. It has been a resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) since 1976 in Las Vegas.

10 Steps to Government Marketing – How to hit your government sales target

You’re ready to contract with the federal government, but the contracts aren’t coming. It’s not mysterious, but you do need to know exactly what to do to reach the right person, at the right time for an opportunity to capture that government contract – and we can help. In this workshop you’ll learn how to:

• · Find the agencies that are looking for you
• · Find contracting officers in your targeted agencies
• · Prepare your capabilities statement
• · Use effective methods to stay in contact

For a strong start in 2012, join us and learn step-by-step techniques to take your government contracting efforts to the next level.

• Thursday, January 19, 2012 – 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Washoe County Government Center, Building ‘C’ conference room, 1001 East Ninth Street
• Fee: FREE

Registration: Register online at http://nsbdc.org/education-training/business-training-calendar/ or call 775-784-1717.

For additional information contact: Judith Hepburn, SBA, 775-827-4923.

Small, high tech companies can access $2.3 billion when they can meet the needs of any of eleven Federal agencies. The agencies prepare listing of the types of innovations they are seeking and companies compete for funding of up to $150K for Phase I and over a $1 million for Phase II projects. The funds are non-dilutive grants.

Presenter: Dr. Fritz Grupe, SBIR Program Manager, Nevada Small Business Development Program

February 16, 1-3 p.m., the Desert Research Institute Building  (UNLV Campus), Rogers Auditorium, 755 E Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas.

Price: Free

RSVP online at be http://nsbdc.org/education-training/business-training-calendar/

Dr. Fritz Grupe – 775-813-7407
University of Nevada, Reno – Nevada Small Business Development Center