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 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.
This program provides grant assistance to small businesses located in the State of Nevada that demonstrate financial need.
Small businesses that are operated in the State of Nevada.
– 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.
The application portal will remain open until funding is completely exhausted.
An email will be sent to request the required documentation. Each application will be carefully evaluated by the funding committee.
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.
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, […]
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, […]
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.
