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TBANLuncheon: Cloud Computing – Not Your Dad’s Computing Paradigm: Delivering Computing as a Service – Jan 18

Dave Archer — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:09:00 +0000

“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!

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Investment Capital for Entrepreneurs – Jan 21

Dave Archer — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:15:00 +0000

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.

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Small Business Innovation Research Workshop: Support for Small High Tech Companies – Feb 16 – Las Vegas

Dave Archer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:42:00 +0000

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

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Small Business Forum – Identity Theft and Phishing – Jan 10 – Las Vegas

Dave Archer — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:17:14 +0000

Just a reminder about the “Small Business Forum” next week.

The Topic will be: “Identity Theft and Phishing”

Speakers include:

Chris Footit, IRS Stakeholder Liaison

Elisabeth Daniels, Public Information Officer, Department of Business and Industry

Nevada Minority Supplier Development Council has been kind enough to host our event.

You are invited to participate in:

EVENT: Small Business Forum

DATE: Tuesday, January 10, 2012

TIME: 9:00am – 12:00pm

LOCATION: Nevada Minority Supplier Development Council, 1785 East Sahara Avenue, Suite 360, Las Vegas, Nevada

FREE PARKING!

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NevBio Lunch: The Wrath of Raging Hormones? – Dec 20

Dave Archer — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:09:28 +0000

Lucine Biotechnology – Dr. Chandler Marrs, Focused on Hormone-Related Conditions Dec 20th

“Have you ever experienced the wrath of raging hormones?” Asked Dr. Chandler Marrs at the Tech Coast Angels Fast-Pitch Contest. Marrs won the competition for her presentation about delivering salivary diagnostics for hormone-related conditions in women from menstruation through menopause. Chandler Marrs, PhD, founder & CEO will speak at the December 20th NevBio meeting at McCormick & Schmicks; Check-in at 11:30 am,

(RSVP Here) Lunch & Program at 12 Noon. $30.

Dr. Chandler Marrs received her BA in philosophy from the University of Redlands; MS in Clinical Psychology from California Lutheran University; and, MA and PhD in Experimental Psychology/ Neuroendocrinology from UNLV. Her research on the role of adrenal androgens in postpartum psychiatric disorders won top honors at UNLV.

McCormick & Schmicks
335 Hughes Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Tuesday December 20, 2011 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Register Now!

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TBAN Luncheon: The winners of Startup Weekend Las Vegas – Dec 14

Dave Archer — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:16:33 +0000

Join TBAN for an overview discussing the vision, passion, strategy, challenges, and history, of the latest group of entrepreneurs banding together to engage and drive a “new dimension”in the technology-startup efforts that are taking hold in downtown Las Vegas and Southern Nevada as a whole. ‘Hear it straight’ from the top three winners of the recent November 18 -20 Startup Weekend Las Vegas event.

MyFaceMessenger – Converts your SMS text message smilies to your actual facial expressions.
ShopGivage – Socially conscious purchasing where brands contribute a portion of product purchases to important causes.
Bandiefm – Making band management easy.

This presentation is of interest and importance to Nevada startups, SMBs, large corporations, investors, as well as anyone committed to the growth and diversification of the Nevada economy.

Register now!

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Rick Duggan

A veteran of 5 startups (one of which conducted a successful IPO), Rick Duggan is currently Director of Website Systems, and Director of Community Technology & Incubation Services at Zappos. While focused on technology, he also has a strong background in operations, business planning, product feasibility, and agile software development.

Originally from New York City, he lived in Richmond, Virginia, before relocating to Las Vegas in January, 2008. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Georgia Tech. Rick serves on the TBAN Board of Directors, as Zappos’ representative, and in the role of Liaison with early stage startups.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
$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: 12:00 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2011

The Fiesta Room inside the El Cortez Hotel & Casino
600 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV

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NevBio Luncheon: New & Better Way to Handle Pain – Nov 22

Dave Archer — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:04:50 +0000

George Eversaul, A.P., is the creator of the AquaStretch Wellness program at the UNLV Wellness Center. AquaStretch is a new form of aquatic myo-fascial release that is remarkedly effective in restoring flexibility and relieving chronic pains. AquaStretch is usually more effective than massage in relieving chronic aches and pains, and lasts three to four times longer.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
335 Hughes Center Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89169

Tuesday November 22, 2011 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM PST

George Eversaul has developed a new way to reduce chronic pain and speed recovery from injuries and/or hip or knee replacements. George has worked with hundreds of clients and now trains AquaStretch Instructors nationally. Luncheon is Tuesday, November 22nd; Check-in at 11:30, Program & Lunch at 12 PM at McCormick & Schmicks. Cost $30.

Register Now!

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Small Business Contracting and Networking Opportunities – Dec 6

Dave Archer — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:23:00 +0000

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Grand Opening: Nevada Minority Supplier Development Council Training & Development Center – Nov 29

Dave Archer — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:18:10 +0000

It is with great pleasure that we announce the opening of our new training and development center;
this “green” facility which includes fully furnished incubator offices, Skype conference room and
more, will allow minority businesses and major corporations a state of the art facility to
provide education, job training and business opportunities.

Immediately following from 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. – FREE Workshop with Ed “the Rainmaker” Robinson

Back by popular demand—Business Advisor/Author/and Sales Expert Ed “The Rainmaker” Robinson, world-renown for “Transforming Professionals into Rainmakers” will be the special guest speaker for our grand opening. He will share tips on Motivation, Leading, Growth, Development; plus Rainmaker strategies on how to grow your businesses including models on using social media, mobile marketing and other important Business Survival topics for any size business.

1785 E. Sahara Avenue, Suite # 360 Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 > 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Features: Raffle prizes, hors d’oeuvres, beverages, pastries & more

RSVP no later than Monday, November 21, 2011
T: 702.-894-4477 F: 702.-894-9474
E: nvminority@nvmsdc.org

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TBAN Luncheon: “How Technology is Leveraged in the Success of the UFC” – Nov 16

Dave Archer — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:22:00 +0000

“How Technology is Leveraged in the Success of the UFC” presented by Jeff Quinn, Director of IT, Zuffa, LLC

Join TBAN for a presentation discussing the vision, strategy, challenges, history and how technology is leveraged in the success of the UFC:

* What is the UFC

* How has the UFC leveraged technology in its success:
Pay Per View, Web, Social Media, Content Delivery Platforms

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts promotion company and the largest in the world. It hosts most of the top-ranked fighters and produces numerous events worldwide. The UFC has seven weight-divisions and enforces the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. The UFC parent company is Zuffa, LLC, an American sports promotion company specializing in mixed martial arts. Zuffa was founded in January 2001 in Las Vegas, NV.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
$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, November 14, 2011

CILI RESTAURANT, 5160 LAS VEGAS BLVD. SOUTH

For more information email info@tban.us

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