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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

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!

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

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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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