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Nevada could be a major supplier of oil through biofuels, says Tom Gallagher, one of three partners in G3 Op LLC, a Reno-based company that expects to produce commercial grade oil from algae and other growth.

Gallagher is also co-founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Summit Engineering Corp, a civil engineering firm that’s operated from headquarters in Reno for 30 years. (Don McHarg is co-founder and executive vice president.)

The company is no stranger to striking out in new directions. Since its founding in 1978 as a civil engineering firm of four, Summit has brought most construction-related functions in house rather than rely on subcontractors, says Gallagher. It’s even diversified into hydrology. Read full story:

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For Entrepreneurs

The deadline has been extended until September 29 for creative and successful companies looking to present to our network of 30 to 50 angel and Venture Capital investors at the 8th Annual Silver & Gold Venture Capital Conference. Create your company profile featuring your executive summary for the Silver & Gold here.

For Investors, Professionals, Service Providers and the General Public

As a friend of NCET, we are pleased to offer you a 50% discount off the general admission price. Just enter this coupon code when you register: 8sgeptecn This coupon is good for half off the regular attendance price through September 28, 2008. Register to Attend Here

For Sponsors and Exhibitors

A wide range of sponsorship and exhibitor packages are available, starting at just $500. Please contact Dave Archer at (775) 315-7635 or Dave@NCET.org for more information.

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Geothermal experts from around the world, and the companies that supply them, will come to Reno for the annual meeting of the Geothermal Resources Council next month. The meeting Oct. 5-8 will be at the Peppermill Resort and Spa. More than 700 people are expected to attend as interest in the industry is growing rapidly, said Lisa Shevenell, general chairman of the conference. Shevenell also is director of the Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy at the University of Nevada, Reno. She said venture capitalists and educators will join industry professionals. More than 70 exhibitors will be on hand. Along with workshops, the event will include field trips to geothermal resources ranging from the Steamboat Hills geothermal complex at the south edge of Reno to the hot springs at David Walley’s Resort Spa at Genoa.

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Morning Business Buzz
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Cost: $20 for members; $30 for non-members
EDAWN’s quarterly membership breakfast will feature the success stories of companies EDAWN has assisted in relocating, expanding or starting-up in the Greater Reno-Tahoe region including Greg Sanders, vice president and general manager of Schneider Logistics. RSVP at www.edawn.org/events or call 775.829.3712.

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NCET:-Nevada’s Businesses Start Here

Dave Archer is the CEO of NCET, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, a state-wide non-profit organization that encourage people to start businesses, and then connects them with the resources they need to succeed. NCET operates in partnership with the Nevada Commission on Economic Development.

Dave will discuss NCET’s many programs including NCET’s annual Entrepreneur Expos, the new Reno Angels investors group, the Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition, the Silver and Gold Venture Capital Conference, and Tech Tuesdays and Wi-Fi Wednesdays.

Thursday, November 20th 2008, 5PM
Sonny’s , 7689 South Virginia, Reno
(in the Longley West Plaza, 775 852 9898)
Questions: jutta@recktenwald.comor 775 250 3379