“The 28th Annual Wurst Festival is the place to be! NV Grow is excited to be there for this family friendly event on Saturday September 28th from 10AM – 7PM. Save the date and come join us at Boulder City Bicentennial Park. From a car show to food trucks to live music and much more, this festival promises to be an amazing time. We hope to see you there!”
The Nevada Small Business Development Center in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno announces the Nevada 2024 Small Business Challenges Survey and asks small business owners to participate.
The survey, which will run through Sept. 1, aims to collect responses from small business owners and entrepreneurs across the state of Nevada in an effort to more closely align small business resources to the needs of their constituents.
Since 2022, the Small Business Challenges Survey has annually compiled anonymous responses of existing Nevada small businesses owners and startup entrepreneurs, sharing the results with community partners.
When it comes to supporting small businesses, partnerships are critical. At the College of Southern Nevada, we are proud of our latest collaboration with the City of Henderson for the Henderson Small Business Assistance Program (HSBA). Business owners selected for the HSBA Program will be paired with an NV Grow counselor who will provide technical expertise for up to 12 months. During that time, business owners will receive high-level technical assistance from skilled providers in a variety of fields, including marketing, web design, e-commerce, accounting, financing, video creation, and more. The goal is to help small businesses create a resiliency work plan that can help improve chances for entrepreneurial success while identifying project milestones.
Below is a conversation we had with NV Grow Counselor Thomas Carvalho and Lauren B. Parker, Founder of NDO Wellness. Her business was one of 10 ventures selected for the HSBA this year.
Interviewer:
Thomas, tell us about your role with CSN and NV Grow and how you help local businesses like NDO Wellness?
Thomas Carvalho:
“I serve as one of the counselors for NV Grow, which is a State of Nevada initiative customized to help existing small businesses throughout Southern Nevada. NV Grow connects entrepreneurs to essential data, marketing and business intelligence resources to help them build capacity and produce jobs. We work with businesses that have been up and running for at least 2 years and this is very similar to the concept which the City of Henderson had adopted for the Henderson Small Business Assistance (HSBA) program which Lauren has been selected to be a part of. NV Grow is providing counselors to help businesses like hers that are seeking help to grow and thrive in the City of Henderson”.
Interviewer:
Lauren, tell us about how your experience has been so far being part of HSBA and working with counselors like Thomas?
Lauren B. Parker:
“The experience has been eye-opening for me. I have really gained a ton of clarity working with the NV Grow counselors on how I should best use my resources moving forward. I attended one of the media training sessions that was offered and through that experience, I was able to see how my passion is working with senior citizens. So now as I look for ways to expand, I want to create more services for the older population in my community. It’s a big part of my “why” in starting my business and I am so happy to move in this direction.
Interviewer:
Thomas, why do you think it’s so critical to have initiatives like NV Grow and HSBA in our business community?
Thomas:
“We do have a lot of support for small business owners here in Nevada, but there’s a special challenge for new entrepreneurs like Lauren who has to do everything on their own most of the time and wear multiple hats. When you are ready to grow and expand, there’s a whole set of challenges to face. So, it’s nice to know that there is a support system out there to help tackle the issues they may not have thought about before. Working with these small business owners has really been gratifying for me. I love it.”
Interviewer:
Lauren, What’s your advice for other small business owners ready to pursue their dream?
Know of a small business or U.S. manufacturer that would be perfect for Open Call? Applications for Open Call 2024 are now open and will close July 15, 2024.
Open Call is the largest sourcing event for Walmart and Sam’s Club where selected American entrepreneurs pitch their product to a Walmart and/or Sam’s Club merchant for the chance to get their product on shelves and online. To be considered, products must be made, grown, or assembled in the United States.
In 2021, Walmart announced a 10-year, $350 billion investment in the future of U.S. Manufacturing that will support more than 750,000 new jobs. Open Call is central to that commitment and during last year’s event alone, Walmart and Sam’s Club merchants heard over 1,000 pitches from more than 700 businesses across all 50 states.
Important Dates:
July 15: Application period closes
Aug. 20: Entrepreneurs are notified if they are selected to pitch
Sept. 24-25: Open Call Event in Bentonville, Arkansas
Please share this information with small/medium businesses or U.S. manufacturers who might be interested in seeing their products on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves or on Walmart.com!
Please see below for two official announcements from the Department of Business and Industry, Office of Labor Commissioner regarding minimum wages here in the state of Nevada.
We are excited to share information about an upcoming event that could be incredibly beneficial for your business! The Access to Capital event is taking place on June 1, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 01:00 PM at the CSN – North Las Vegas Campus, and it’s free to attend.
This event is designed to connect you with investors, lenders, and resource partners who can help fuel your business growth. You will have the opportunity to participate in an access to resource panel, where experts will discuss the various resources available to support your business. The breakout sessions will cover essential topics such as access to investors, grants, and lenders, providing a comprehensive overview of the different financing options. You’ll also gain valuable insights from our grants panel and learn strategies to boost your sales through our access to revenue workshop. To top it off, the event offers one-on-one meetings with financial experts, giving you personalized advice and guidance tailored to your business needs.
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We believe this event can provide you with the resources and connections necessary to take your business to the next level. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Fiesta 98.1 FM has just been recognized by the US Small Business Administration at this year’s SBA Award Luncheon held on May 2, 2024 at IPEC Las Vegas. As the only Hispanic owned radio station in Nevada, Fiesta 98.1 received the SBA’s Microenterprise Small Business of the Year Award. Founding Managing Partners, Rafael Cerros Jr and Rogelio Regalado were on hand to accept the award.
Unlock your startup’s potential with our Free Capital Readiness Start-Up Business Bootcamp! Dive into an 8-week, expert-led journey that not only shapes your business vision with the Business Model Canvas but also opens the door to funding opportunities for obtaining your business license. This no-cost bootcamp is your ticket to transforming ideas into action.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for small business owners! Whether you’re thinking of launching a new venture or currently operating a business, please join us to make new connections and access FREE resources.
Walk-ins welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged.
