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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.

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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

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.

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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

“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

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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