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Power of Capital with Chase Business Banking
2025-02-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | College of Southern Nevada – North Las Vegas Campus Entrepreneurship Center, 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue North Las Vegas, NV 89030, North Las Vegas, 89030, United States
Power of Capital: Think strategically about cash flow. Does your business need to borrow? What financial data is important? SBA loan programs.
Register Here:
https://sbed.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019109
Point of Contact: Gabriel Interrante
Gabriel.interrante@csn.edu

Federal Tax Essentials with the IRS - Lesson 8
2025-02-20 15:00 - 16:30
Lesson 8: Hiring People who Live in the U.S. who Aren’t Citizens
· Determining a worker’s tax status
· Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
· Work Eligibility
· Resident Alien
· Nonresident Alien
· Calculating withholding
· Exception to General Rules for Withholding
· Employment taxes
· Nonresident alien independent contractors
· Filing employment tax returns
Register here: https://sbed.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019106

Federal Tax Essentials with the IRS - Lesson 7
2025-02-13 15:00 - 16:30
Lesson 7: Tax Deposits and Filing a Return to Report Payroll Taxes
· Making tax deposits
· Deposit Due Dates
· Determining Deposit Schedule – Using Lookback Period
· Monthly Depositor
· Semiweekly Depositor
· $100K Next-Day Deposit Rule
· Late Deposit Penalties
· Electronic fund transfer for federal tax deposits
· Reporting Payroll Taxes
· Completing Form 941
· Wage Base
· Penalties and Interest
· Benefits of e-file
· Outsourcing Payroll Duties
Register here: https://sbed.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019105

Media Training - February 2025
2025-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | CSN North Las Vegas Campus, 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THIS WORKSHOP?

UNDERSTANDING THE MEDIA
ON-CAMERA/PERFORMANCE COACHING
RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
MOCK INTERVIEWS
HANDLING CRISIS & TOUGH QUESTIONS BY REPORTERS
ON-AIR STYLING & WARDROBE TIPS

Registration Link: https://sbed.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019107
Contact Person: Gabriel Interrante
Contact Person Email: Gabriel.interrante@csn.edu

Federal Tax Essentials with the IRS - Lesson 6
2025-02-06 15:00 - 16:30
Lesson 6: Managing Payroll to Withhold the Correct Amount of Taxes
· Wages and Calculating Payroll
· Calculating Payroll
· Calculating Payroll: Tips
· Allocated Tips
· Tip Rate and Education Program
· Calculating Payroll: Non-Profits
· Calculating Payroll: Farm workers
· Calculating Withholding
· Calculating Withholding: Wage Bracket Method
· Calculating Withholding: Percentage Method
· Other Withholding – Social Security, Medicare, and Additional Medicare Taxes
· Additional Medicare Tax Withholding
· Taxes on Employee Tips
· Tax on Employee Tips – Withholding
· Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA)
· FUTA Tax – Household Workers
· Calculating FUTA Tax
· FUTA Tax Example
· Employer’s Federal Unemployment Tax Return
· FUTA Tax- Farm Workers
Register here: https://sbed.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019104

Federal Tax Essentials with the IRS - Lesson 5
2025-01-30 15:00 - 16:30
Lesson 5: Federal Taxes When Hiring Employees or Independent Contractors
· Employment Taxes
· Worker classification – Employee or Independent Contractor
· Behavioral Control
· Financial Control
· Relationship with worker
· Determining worker status
· Employer responsibilities if you have employees
· Determining eligibility of employees to work legally in the U.S.
· Form W-4
· Verification of employee SSNs
· Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement
· Ensuring new employees provide correct information
· Document the steps you take
· Issuing Forms W-2
· Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
· Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
· Independent Contractors/Filing Proper Forms
Register here: https://sbed.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019103

Business Workshop with Chase Business Banking
2025-01-28 14:00 - 15:30 | College of Southern Nevada – North Las Vegas Campus Entrepreneurship Center, 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue North Las Vegas, NV 89030, North Las Vegas, 89030, United States
Business Workshop: Thinking like an entrepreneur, Establishing a foundation for business growth, Developing agility and resilience, Putting people first.Please visit the link below to register.
https://sbed.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019108

Point of Contact: Gabriel Interrante
Gabriel.interrante@csn.edu

Federal Tax Essentials with the IRS - Lesson 4
2025-01-23 15:00 - 16:30
Lesson 4: Business Use of Your Home
· Simplified Home Office Deduction
· Qualifying for business use of the home deduction – Exclusive Use Test
· Test Your Knowledge – Exclusive Use Test
· Test Your Knowledge – Exclusive Use Test
· Regular Use Test
· Test Your Knowledge – Regular Use Test
· Principal Place of Business Test
· Activities that don’t disqualify your home office
· Test Your Knowledge – Principal place of business test
· Meeting Place for Customers Test
· Test Your Knowledge – Meeting Place for Customers Test
· Separate Structure Test
· Test Your Knowledge – Separate Structure Test
· Deduction limits
· Types of expenses
· Expenses related to the business activity in the home
· Business Use of the Home Expenses
· Deductible expenses
· Deduction limits – Gross Income
· Example – Determining the home office deduction
· What you can’t do
· Selling your home when you used it for business
· Illegal Tax Avoidance Schemes
Register here: https://sbed.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019102

Starting a Nonprofit: Essential Insights for Aspiring Founders
2025-01-23 09:00 - 22:30
Join us for an enlightening exploration of the nonprofit landscape in our 90-minute workshop developed specifically for aspiring nonprofit founders. During the workshop, we’ll demystify the complexities of establishing a nonprofit organization and guide you through critical considerations for your success. Whether you’re contemplating the launch of a 501(c)(3) public charity or simply curious about the differences between various entity types, this workshop offers invaluable knowledge.

Topics include the differences between nonprofit public charities and other for-profit business models, unique roles and responsibilities of private foundations versus public charities, operational and strategic differences between international, national, and local public charities, insights into the key state and federal regulations that govern nonprofit public charities, along with the pros and cons of starting one and practical advice on your next steps towards establishing a successful nonprofit public charity.

Tech Alley Las Vegas - January 2025
2025-01-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Taverna Costera, 1031 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Calling all entrepreneurs, technologists, and startup enthusiasts in the Vegas area! Tech Alley is making knowledge sharing simple by hosting monthly events that bring the tech and startup community together for a full day of networking, meetups, and engaging the Vegas ecosystem. It is the biggest and best tech and startup event in Las Vegas!

How it works:

Think of Tech Alley as the meetup of meetups. Tech Alley secures venue space and invites local technology, entrepreneur, and investor meetups to share knowledge with the community. That way, you don’t need to travel around town jumping from event to event.

With up to 15 meetups scheduled throughout the day, and an average of 150 attendees, you never know who you’ll meet!

The events are free (including the food), inclusive (all are welcome), interactive, and held on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
See upcoming events for agenda, meetup information, and updates. Together, we’ll build the Vegas startup community!!

Women's Networking Event
2025-01-17 08:30 - 11:00 | Nevada Department of Business & Industry, 3300 West Sahara Avenue Suite 425, Las Vegas, NV, 89102, United States
Please join Las Vegas’ small businesswomen’s networking group. Connect with female entrepreneurs for an informative educational and networking event. Meet with other women small business owners and aspiring small business owners to share your thoughts, ideas and plans. January’s event will feature professional trainer Mary Maich who will share an effective, easy to implement process for setting priorities for your life so you can focus on what’s most important to you.

Federal Tax Essentials with the IRS - Lesson 3
2025-01-16 15:00 - 16:30
Lesson 3: Filing and Paying Taxes Electronically
· Sole Proprietor
· Partnership
· Corporation
· Charity or Non-profit
· Do you pay your taxes electronically?
· Benefits of Paying Electronically
· Electronic Funds Withdrawal
· Electronic Filing Tax Payment System (EFTPS) and EFTPS Payment Methods
Register here: https://sbed.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019101

Basics of Starting A Business
2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Boldly Business, 308 N Curry St 101, Carson, NV, 89701, United States
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business. We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business

Federal Tax Essentials with the IRS - Lesson 2
2025-01-09 15:00 - 16:30
Lesson 2: Schedule C and other small business taxes
· Qualified Business Income (Section 199A) Deduction
· Completing Schedule C Part 1
· Gross Receipts and Returns & Allowances
· Cost of goods sold
· Gross Profit and Gross Income
· Bartering
· Completing Schedule C Part II
· Car and Truck Expense
· Depreciation
· Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 – Changes to Expensing and Depreciation
· Legal and Professional Services and Office Expenses
· Supplies
· Travel, Meals, and Entertainment
· Net Profit or Loss
· Possible Deductions on Form 1040
Register here: https://sbed.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019100

Federal Tax Essentials with the IRS - Lesson 1
2024-12-19 15:00 - 16:30
Lesson 1: Federal Taxes and Your New Business
· Employer Identification Number
· Recordkeeping
· Bookkeeping systems
· Accounting Methods
· Types of Business Structures
· Sole Proprietorship
· Partnership
· Corporation
· S Corporation
· Limited Liability Company
· Sharing or Gig Economy
· Choosing a paid preparer
Register here: https://sbed.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019099

Small business owners & entrepreneurs looking to be capital ready!
2024-11-12 17:30 - 19:30 | CSN, North Las Vegas Campus inside the Tyrone Thompson Student Union, 3200 E Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
Mark your calendar for a special event to meet with lenders from Senator Dina Neal’s $30 million Small Business Impact Fund.

Eli Milan - Voice of the Unsung Concert
2024-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Winchester Theatre, 3130 S McLeod Dr, Las Vegas, NV, 89121, United States
Experience a journey from heartache to hope through Eli’s signature blend of acoustic pop, indie vibes, and heartfelt lyrics in this intimate and powerful show.

2024-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | College of Southern Nevada – North Las Vegas Campus Entrepreneurship Center, 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue North Las Vegas, NV 89030, North Las Vegas, 89030, United States
Identifying target markets, developing marketing strategies, and implementing effective sales techniques.

Core Business Mastery - Week One - Building a Solid Foundation
2024-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 | College of Southern Nevada – North Las Vegas Campus Entrepreneurship Center, 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue North Las Vegas, NV 89030, North Las Vegas, 89030, United States
WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THIS WORKSHOP?
Setting clear business goals, time management, ensuring consistent delivery of products/services, and understanding financial statements.

Henderson Chamber of Commerce
2024-09-18 15:00 - 19:00 | M Resort Pavilion, M Resort Pavilion, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89004, United States
Prepare to be immersed in an extraordinary blend of community and commerce at the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s “Ready, Set, Expo” on September 18, 2024. Our annual expo helps small businesses win big by providing a platform for showcasing your products, tapping into invaluable resources and expanding your network within the local business ecosystem.
Register Here

Media Training
2024-08-02 10:00 - 12:00
What will be covered in this workshop?

Understanding the Media
On-Camera / Performance Coaching
Relaxation Techniques
Mock Interviews
Handling Crisis & Tough Questions by Reporters
On-Air Styling & Wardrobe Tips

Date:
Friday, August 2nd, 2024
Time:
10AM to 12PM PST
Location:
College of Southern Nevada, Henderson Campus
700 College Drive Henderson, NV 89002
Main Building, Room C105
Register Here

Vegas Chamber Business Expo
2024-06-26 12:00 - 17:00 | The Expo at World Market Center, 435 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States
The Business expo features 150+ exhibitors, along with over 1,000 attendees. With one event annually, this concept reflects the popular PREVIEW show, with an emphasis on the trade show portion.
Business Expo Showcase is hyper-targeted to small business audiences throughout the community. This concept features table-top exhibit space, a closing networking element, and Chamber Chats.
Register Here

Small Business Grant Academy
2024-06-01 10:00 - 2024-06-15 12:00
In this course small businesses will learn about tools for researching small business grants, strategies to identify appropriate grant opportunities, grant writing basics, and common post-award grants management techniques.
SATURDAYS, JUNE 1 – 15, 2024
10 AM – NOON
APPLY BY SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT:
https://calendly.com/janise/smallbizacademy

Nevada Small Business Resource Fair 2024
2024-05-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Sahara West Library, 9600 W Sahara, Las Vegas, NV, United States
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.
Reserve a spot now

National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
2024-04-29 - 2024-05-01
2-DAY VIRTUAL SUMMIT
Dates: April 30 – May 1, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST
Location: Fully Online
Empower your business with the latest strategies and network with industry leaders at the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit—a must-attend event to catalyze growth and innovation for your company.
Free Registration:Secure your spot today and gain free access to a wealth of knowledge and resources.
Why You Can’t Miss This Summit:Free expert-led learning webinars. Dive into webinars such as:

“Accelerate Business Growth with AI” by Visa
“Securing Your Small Business in a Work-From-Anywhere World” by T-Mobile
“Unlock AI’s Potential for Your Small Business” by Google
And many more insightful topics from top companies like Amazon, Square, Chase for Business, Constant Contact, and NerdWallet.

Interactive Exhibits and Networking:Connect with other business owners, get real-time advice from SCORE mentors, and gather invaluable resources.
Actionable Takeaways:Every session is designed to provide strategies and insights you can apply immediately to your business for immediate impact.
Learn More

Funding Options for Your Business with Expert Panel
2024-03-02 09:00 - 10:00
SCORE Las Vegas is pleased to present a Small Business Funding panel designed to answer questions for those in business and those looking to start a business. Panelists include representatives from traditional and alternative funding sources. Each panelist will provide a short overview about their funding organizations in terms of what they look for when meeting with potential clients and what is required to secure access to capital.
We will then open the workshop up to the audience to ask questions of the panelists. Each panelist will provide some thoughts on today’s financing environment and then time will be made available to have your own questions answered. We hope to see you there!
Please register here

How MBDA Can Help Black Entrepreneurs Elevate Their Business in 2024
2024-02-21 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a virtual webinar where we will bring MBDA™’s equities together to discuss the programs and services they offer to assist entrepreneurs in growing and scaling their businesses. More specifically, this event will provide participants with knowledge and tools to make informed decisions, including understanding market trends, accessing capital, analyzing financial data, negotiating contracts, and evaluating different business strategies. Representatives from MBDA™’s Leadership Team, Business Centers, Enterprising Women of Color program, Capital Readiness Program, and Federal Procurement Center will help MBEs to use MBDA™’s tools and resources to learn how to stay abreast of industry trends, embrace change, and develop creative solutions to challenges, fostering success and a culture of innovation within their businesses.
Please register here

Getting Capital Ready
2024-01-27 12:00 - 17:00 | CSN TYRONE THOMPSON STUDENT UNION, Ballroom 126 - 3200 E Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
Be informed:

Learn about the Capital Readiness Grant
State Small Business Credit Initiative
Investment for Minority Businesses
Learn how to prepare for Nevada New Markets $30 million small business impact fund

Download the full PDF of the event: Getting Capital Ready

Media Training - Free Community Workshop
2024-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | College of Southern Nevada – North Las Vegas Campus Entrepreneurship Center, 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue North Las Vegas, NV 89030, North Las Vegas, 89030, United States
Join us as Patranya Bhoolsuwan explains how to understand the media, on-camera performance, and much more.

Media Training Workshop 101
2023-12-20 13:00 - 15:00 | College of Southern Nevada – North Las Vegas Campus Entrepreneurship Center, 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue North Las Vegas, NV 89030, North Las Vegas, 89030, United States
Please save the date for my upcoming “Media Training 101” Community Workshop on Wednesday, December 20th from 1PM – 3PM.
The Theme for this final class of the year is
“Getting your Brand the Media Attention it Deserves in 2024”!
The class takes place inside the CSN Blackstone LaunchPad Entrepreneurship Center at CSN North Las Vegas Campus.
This monthly class covers the following topics:

Understanding the Media
On camera and performance coaching
Mock interviews
Relaxation techniques
Handling crisis and tough questions by reporters
On-air styling & wardrobe tips

Every attendee at each workshop will get a chance to win a book called “Become Your Own Boss in 12 months” by author Melinda Emerson.
