Nevada's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology

When Regulators Come Knocking, Call The SBA

Lisa — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:58:40 +0000

Entrepreneurs are always griping about dealing with too much government regulation. Is there any way to ease the frustration? Yes–by calling on the very government giving you headaches in the first place. Read more:

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Sun shines on solar again

Lisa — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:44:40 +0000

The Bureau of Land Management clearly had no idea what kind of blowback it would receive when, a month ago, it closed the door on applications to build solar plants on federal land in Nevada and five other Southwest states to buy time to study their environmental consequences. On Wednesday, BLM officials collected themselves, gamely thanked the public for its concerns and reversed its moratorium. The agency suggested its change of course is an example of its ability to nimbly respond to public outcry. Read more:

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Reno-Tahoe biodiesel production technology making its mark

Dave Archer — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:02:53 +0000

Feeling the pinch at the pump? Escalating fuel prices are turning attention to alternative, renewable fuels like never before, which is good news for both small-scale and large commercial biodiesel providers in greater Reno-Tahoe.

The National Biodiesel Board broadly defines biodiesel as “a domestic, renewable fuel for diesel engines derived from natural oils like soybean oil, which can be used in any concentration with petroleum-based diesel fuel in existing diesel engines with little or no modification.”

However, biodiesel is not the same thing as raw vegetable oil. Rather, it’s produced by a chemical process that removes the glycerin from the oil. Biodiesel can be used to displace petroleum-based fuel in diesel engines, which, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, makes up more than 20 percent of the fuel consumed in the nation’s transportation sector annually.

So, what role is greater Reno-Tahoe playing in the biodiesel revolution?

The Sparks-based Biodiesel Solutions is a recognized leader in community-scale biodiesel production equipment. The company manufactures the BiodieselMaster line of continuous-flow automated processors that allow communities to produce their own professional-grade biodiesel from local oil crops for use on farms, ranches and in local neighborhoods. Biodiesel Solutions “FuelMeister II” biodiesel kit, introduced two year ago, goes one step further in representing a new generation in “personal” biodiesel processor technology. The product allows for high-quality biodiesel production on a smaller scale, fitting easily into a personal garage or workshop space.

Read entire column here

Young Professionals - Plan to attend NCET’s Wi-Fi Wednesday - The Waterfall - August 13

Emily — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:15:02 +0000

RSVP now for NCET’s Wi-Fi Wednesday on August 13, at The Waterfall on W. 2nd Street, one of Reno’s hottest “Hot Spots.”

Wi-Fi Wednesday is designed for Greater Reno-Tahoe’s young professionals, and features:

- The very popular “Speed networking,” a twist on the “speed dating” concept that facilitates numerous one-on-one introductions in a short period of time
- Free Appetizers
- Great Door Prizes

The Waterfall
Wednesday, Aug 13 > 5:30 - 7:30 pm
134 W. 2nd St
Reno, NV 89501
775-322-7373

$10 donation at door

RSVP ONLINE or to Emily Lowe at Emily@NCET.org or (775) 853-4226

Entrepreneur expands operations

Lisa — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:10:25 +0000

Lisa Jaramillo, owner of Pet Play House Inc. at 2401 E. Fourth St., is building an 8,324-square-foot facility next door that promises to be the Biltmore of dog boarding.

Jaramillo’s current facilities, which she’s owned since 2000, measure just over 1,000 square feet, with another 1,000 outdoors. The new $1.2 million facility will include private condos with yards, as well as private suites to house unfriendly dogs or those not spayed or neutered. Suites will include televisions and piped-in music, and skylights and windows will be placed throughout the facility, which Jaramillo says helps counter canine aggression and depression. Indoor areas also will include artificial turf on raised grids to keep pets off concrete floors and improve waste drainage. Read more:

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Local soda makers hope product makes a splash

Lisa — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:02:16 +0000

Frank Napolitan and Paul Vultaggio were having dinner with their families at an Italian restaurant in Las Vegas when it occurred to them that there were no Italian sodas available to complement the meal.

A citrus beverage with carbonated water is often served with meals in Italy, but, despite the large number of Italian restaurants in Las Vegas, Napolitan and Vultaggio could not find a similar product here.

Both are longtime Las Vegas residents and are familiar with the local market. Vultaggio started out selling shirts at kiosks in casinos and Napolitan, a graduate of Western High School, has worked in the construction industry for most of his career.

Both are Italian-Americans and they wanted a beverage that would bring the flavors they experienced in Italy to this country. Read full story:

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Plant that assembles solar thermal mirrors opens near McCarran

Lisa — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:34:28 +0000

Las Vegas could become the hub of the nation’s solar thermal power manufacturing industry -- or not.

Legislative problems, regulatory issues and competition from other cities cloud forecasts about the future of solar thermal power and Southern Nevada’s potential role in that future, analysts said Monday at the opening of a solar power assembly plant. Read full story:

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Forbes.com launches Small Business Exchange

Lisa — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:49:38 +0000

The Forbes.com Entrepreneurs channel aims to make running small companies easier and more rewarding with its new Small Business Exchange.

This searchable directory contains profiles of companies and the entrepreneurs who run them. More than just an online phone book, the Small Business Exchange is a social network that connects small-business owners via e-mail and instant messaging.

Best of all, our new “Ask An Expert” feature allows entrepreneurs to tap a cadre of experts in various arenas, so you spend a lot less time in the dark. Our growing list of experts includes skilled practitioners in finance, law, online marketing and operations management, to name just a few disciplines. Read more:

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Energizing our future

Lisa — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:38:58 +0000

Nevadans are independent by nature. It is a value we hold dear and that newcomers crave. One area in which we have lost our independence is in energy consumption. Nevadans spend $9 billion to $12 billion per year to purchase coal, natural gas and gasoline/diesel. The time is right for us to begin to divest ourselves from dependence on petroleum and to invest in clean energy. The political climate, the economic climate and Greater Reno-Tahoe’s clean energy natural resources make this the ideal time and place to develop geothermal, solar and wind energy. Read more:

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Henderson presents small business seminar - July 7-9

Lisa — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:33:24 +0000

The City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency, in partnership with the Downtown Henderson Business Association and The Henderson Chamber of Commerce, present: Profits + Plus Seminars, featuring Tom Shay. DATE: July 7-9TIME: 5:30-7:00 p.m.LOCATION: Henderson Convention CenterPresentation topics include:- Small businesses don’t die; they just commit suicide- Your customer doesn’t live here anymore- Little things to do to make ‘09 turn out fineThree 90 minute evening sessions will be offered to all who attend. 75 minute one-on-one training sessions will be offered to members of the Downtown Henderson Business Association on July 8-9 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Contact Anthony Molloy today at (702) 267-1511 or anthony.molloy@cityofhenderson.com to reserve a time.

Technorati Tags: City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency, Downtown Henderson Business Association, Henderson Chamber of Commerce, Tom Shay, Anthony Molloy, NCET, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology

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