LET’S GROW, NEVADA

Helping small businesses grow

NV Grow at CSN

WE HELP SMALL BUSINESSES GROW

NV Grow is a State of Nevada small business initiative customized for Southern Nevada’s existing businesses. NV Grow gives entrepreneurs access to business peer learning groups, where activities include roundtables with a diverse array of companies, group discussions, and mentoring. Nevada Grow models the concept of Economic Gardening – connecting entrepreneurs to essential data, marketing, and business intelligence resources – to help companies build capacity and produce jobs.

BLACKSTONE LAUNCHPAD

Blackstone LaunchPad provides mentorship and startup business creation support for students at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey. Our mentors are here to guide you. Learn more about Blackstone LaunchPad here.

NV Grow at CSN

NVenture Fund

Now Accepting Applications

What is NVenture Funding?

This program provides grant assistance to small businesses located in the State of Nevada that demonstrate financial need.

Who can apply?

Small businesses that are operated in the State of Nevada.

What are the criteria for NVenture Fund Applicants?

– Proprietary intellectual property or knowledge.
– A large market size.
– Management team members with expertise and experience.
– Scalable business model.
– A current valuation that allows for a good return on investment.
– Ability to promote the NVenture program and give back to the community.

How long will the application be available?

The application portal will remain open until funding is completely exhausted.

What can I expect after I apply?

An email will be sent to request the required documentation. Each application will be carefully evaluated by the funding committee.

Apply Now
Recipients

NV Grow Network of Supporters

  • Asian Community Development Council
  • Blackstone LaunchPad
  • Clark County School District
  • College of Southern Nevada
  • Henderson Chamber of Commerce
  • Historic Westside Chamber of Commerce
  • Latin Chamber of Commerce – Las Vegas
  • Nevada Department of Business and Industry
  • Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development
  • SCORE
  • Small Business Administration
  • The Nevada Small Business Development Center
  • Urban Chamber of Commerce
  • Viet Nevada Culture
  • Workforce Connections
  • Workforce Development – CSN
    – and many others

Key Solutions for Clients

  • Demographics data
  • Marketing ideas
  • Network with other industries
  • Business Plan improvements
  • Ideas to pivot services, products,
    and solutions
  • Talents who can potentially help with
    business expansions and/or pivots
  • Professional UI/UX website design
  • Website development with e-commerce capability,
    booking platform, & more
  • Email marketing for acquisition,
    retention, and more
  • Search-engine optimization /
    search-engine marketing

Blackstone LaunchPad

The College of Southern Nevada Blackstone LaunchPad
group fosters a culture of innovative entrepreneurship
within the Las Vegas community by developing events
and programs that help a diverse student population
acquire the expertise necessary to create and sustain
a successful business. Our programming provides
high-quality services, business acumen,
and connections that bridge the gap between
the classroom and running a successful business.

Learn More

Latest News

Floral Architect, Mylo Lopez, Launches Refugee Resettlement Non-Profit, Land to Land

March 20th, 2023 by

  When renown floral architect Mylo Lopez received a call from a friend in Russia asking for help as they were preparing to flee the country due to the war, […]

Milpa Becomes First and Only Restaurant in Vegas Off the Strip to Grind Corn and Make Masa from Scratch with Handmade Tortillas

February 25th, 2023 by

Do you remember the first time you ate a stone ground heirloom blue corn tortilla? It’s like any other and unforgettable right? That very moment of tasting the unique flavor, […]

Mentality

November 21st, 2022 by

NVenture Fund capital allowed Mentality to buy new materials and garments. This supplied their summer drop. With over 3 million followers, they regularly sell out of new designs. mentality.com

Nevada Grow Demogpraphics

Nevada Grow Client Demographics

28.1%
Black/African American
2.1%
Native American
27.8%
Asian
20.6%
Latino
21.4%
White
53%
Women Owned Businesses
21%
Veteran Owned
72%
Under 40 Years of Age
24%
Under 30 Years of Age
7.4%
LGBTQIA+

Our Clients Across The Valley

Support Las Vegas businesses
Bib Podcast - Listen now

BIB Podcast

Business Information Buffet (BIB) podcast is an insightful, wildly entertaining dive on ideas, motivation, and the journey of inspiring entrepreneurs in the Las Vegas Valley. It is available on Apple Music, Spotify, and more.

Listen Now
Governor Sisolak signing for NV Grow

NEVADA GOVERNOR SISOLAK

Govenor Sisolak signed the Nevada Grow Bill, originally introduced by Nevada State Senator (former Assemblywoman) Dina Neal, awarding $400,000 to CSN to continue overseeing the program by Director Kevin Raiford.

Governor Sisolak and the core staff from NV Grow