Las Vegas and Reno EntrepreneurshipWeek Kick-Off Events
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Friday, March 2
EntrepreneurshipWeek USA -
Entrepreneur Expo
9 am - 5 pm
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
4001 S Virginia St
Open to the public - FREE
EntrepreneurshipWeek USA is a nationwide event that celebrates and encourages entrepreneurs, and wraps up with the Entrepreneur Expo on Friday, March 2.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, starting a new business or just want to expand your existing business, the free Entrepreneur Expo provides you with:
· Access to organizations that can help you jump-start YOUR business
· Expert advice on virtually every facet of starting and running a business
Presentations and Panels include:
· Basic Human Resources For New And Small Companies
· Bootstrapping Your Business
· Building A Bridge To Capital
· Business Planning For Technology Ventures
· Create An Affordable AND World-Class Technology Infrastructure For Your Business
· “Entrepreneurs Of The Year” Share Their Secrets To Success
· Entrepreneurship: The Future Of Northern Nevada’s Economy?
· Financial Feasibility Of Your Business Idea
· Financing Primer
· Hitting The Million Dollar Mark: Key Strategies To Drive Your Growth
· How And Why To Go Public For As Little As $25,000
· Incorporating, Asset Protection And Estate Planning
· Managing Your Business Finances Like A Pro Using QuickBooks Pro
· Protect The Name You’ve Made For Yourself
· Realizing The Dream Of Your Own Business: Idea to Start-Up
· Strengths-Based Leadership
· And, many more…
Exhibitors include:
· Desert Research Institute
· Digiman Photography, Inc.
· EDAWN
· Greater Nevada Credit Union
· How To Go Public, Inc.
· mac-o-rama, Your Local Apple Specialist
· Management Assistance Partnership (MAP)
· Morrison University
· NCET - Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology
· Nevada Commission on Economic Development
· Nevada JobConnect
· Nevada Microenterprise Initiative
· Nevada Small Business Development Center
· Northern Nevada Business Weekly
· Northern Nevada Development Authority
· Procurement Outreach Program
· QuickBooks Pro Training — Advanced Certified Advisor
· Reno Gazette-Journal/The Business Report
· SCORE
· Sierra Capital Resources, LLC
· Sparks Chamber of Commerce
· Sutton Law Center
· U.S. Small Business Administration
· University of Nevada, Reno - Career Development
· University of Nevada, Reno - College of Business MBA Program
· University of Nevada, Reno - Extended Studies
· UNR’s Institute for Innovation and Informatics
· USDA - Rural Development
· Washoe County - Permits+Plus Zone
· WNCC - Workforce Development Center
Sponsored by:
o NCET - Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology
o Nevada Commission on Economic Development
Learn more about EntrepreneurshipWeek USA and the week’s events at www.ncet.org/eweek or by calling (775) 337-3328.
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EDAWN Morning Business Buzz
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Location: Atlantis Resort & Casino (Ballroom)
Time: 7am - 9am
Tickets: $20 EDAWN Members $30 Non-members
Topic: The State of the Nevada Economy
Speaker: Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki
Session overview: Krolicki will discuss the Nevada Business Partnership, a program Governor Jim Gibbons introduced at the onset of his administration, as a tool to increase economic diversification and employment opportunities for the state. The economic model will help create new high tech, bio tech and other types of business sectors to enhance Nevada’s economic vitality. Krolicki will give an update on the current state of the economy, and how the Nevada Business Partnership will shape future development for northern Nevada, as well as foster the state’s renewable energy independence. Attend the Morning Business Buzz to network with EDAWN members, enjoy continental breakfast and to learn more about the Nevada Business partnership!
2007 Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada
5190 Neil Road, Suite 111, Reno, NV 89502 Phone: 775.829.3700 Website: www.edawn.org