Las Vegas Business Accelerator

Coffee & Commerce
2025-09-10 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | RTC Mobility Training Center, 5165 W. Sunset Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89118, United States

Money Smart for Small Business
2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-30 17:30 - 19:30 and 7 more dates | Urban Chamber of Commerce, 1951 Stella Lake Street Suite 30, Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States

Ready, Set, Expo 2025
2025-09-17 15:00 - 19:00 | Lee’s Family Forum, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, NV, 89012, United States
Game-changing connections.

Step into the arena at Lee’s Family Forum for this year’s Ready, Set, Expo—the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s premier business expo designed to help small businesses win big. This dynamic, sports-themed showcase brings together exhibitors, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers from across Southern Nevada.
Hundreds of local professionals.
Whether you’re looking to promote your business, make high-impact connections, or explore local vendors and resources, this event delivers game-changing opportunities.

📅 Date & Time
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location
New venue for 2025 → Lee’s Family Forum, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, NV 89012
🎟️ Admission
Complimentary with registration
👥 Audience
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, service providers, local leaders, and decision-makers
⭐ Sponsorship Opportunities
Put your brand front and center. Sponsor the expo and gain visibility before, during, and after the event. Contact us to learn more.
💡 501(c)(3) Discount
Registered non-profits are eligible for a $100 discount on booth registration. Reach out to claim this special rate.
🍴 Restaurant, Food & Beverage Exhibitors
If you’re a restaurant or food & beverage distributor interested in offering sample-sized products, you may qualify for a reduced booth rate. Contact us for details.

BIZLINK: Linking Capital and Opportunities to Small Businesses
2025-09-24 08:30 - 12:00 | University of Nevada, Reno Extension, 8050 Paradise Road #Suite 100 #105, Las Vegas, NV, 89123, United States
Join us at BIZLINK to connect small businesses with funding and growth opportunities in a lively networking environment!

Women's Networking Event
2025-09-25 08:30 - 11:00 | Nevada Department of Business & Industry, 3300 West Sahara Avenue Suite 425, Las Vegas, NV, 89102, United States
About the event

Please join SCORE Las Vegas’ women’s networking group. Connect with other entrepreneurs for an informative educational and networking event. Meet with other small business owners and aspiring small business owners to share your thoughts, ideas and plans. Learn and grow through discussion with other people for everyone’s benefit.

Reno Startup Week
2025-09-29 08:00 - 2025-10-03 17:00 | NV
Reno Startup Week is a week-long event that celebrates and promotes the region’s entrepreneurial community and startup ecosystem.
The week will offer a variety of activities, workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities to foster innovation and collaboration among entrepreneurs of all stages – whether you’re just getting started, running a small business, or focusing on scaling your startup, Reno Startup Week is an awesome opportunity to connect with the community.

Startup World Cup - Reno Regional Competition
2025-10-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Whitney Peak Cargo Concert Hall
𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!
Got a killer startup idea ready for the spotlight? This is your moment! Apply to pitch at the Startup World Cup – Reno Regional Competition. It’s the perfect chance to get your innovation in front of the right people.
The Top 10 applicants will pitch live at the Reno Startup Week 2025 on October 1, 2025, in front of industry experts and a buzzing startup crowd. The winner will earn a spot at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco with a chance to compete for a $1 million investment.
Bonus: The 10 runner-up applicants will be invited to participate in a Startup Fair prior to the pitch competition, sponsored by the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship.
This is an incredible opportunity for real feedback and vital connections to take your startup to the next level. Don’t miss out – applications close on Friday, August 15, 2025!
Apply here for the Startup World Cup – Reno Regional Competition:

North Las Vegas Business Expo 2025
2025-10-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Aliante Casino & Hotel, 7300 Aliante Pkwy N, North Las Vegas, NV, 89084, United States
Join the Vegas Chamber’s inaugural North Las Vegas Business Expo!
Be part of this high-energy showcase spotlighting the innovation, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit in the City of North Las Vegas. This dynamic event brings together local businesses and community leaders for a day of connection and opportunity.
Explore a wide range of business offerings, enjoy Chamber Chats featuring insights from industry experts, and experience Taste of Vegas—with cuisine samples from some of the best local eateries.
Exhibitor spots are now open. Showcase your products and services, build new partnerships, and grow your presence in one of the region’s fastest-growing business communities.

Business is on the move in the City of North Las Vegas.
Register to attend. Free entry!
Free parking is available in the parking garage.
For members inquiring about purchasing a booth, please contact Deborah Makiri at dmakiri@vegaschamber.com.

Coffee & Commerce
2025-10-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza, 525 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States

How To Increase The Value Of Your Business
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | NV
Join via Zoom for an insightful webinar series designed to help business leaders unlock their company’s full potential. This session will provide actionable strategies to maximize business value, improve tax efficiency, and ensure transaction success. Our expert speakers will guide you through practical approaches to enhance your organization’s long-term success. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your leadership and position your business for growth.

New Research on the Outcomes of CDFIs and the CDFI Fund
2025-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 | NV
Join Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET for a webinar on the effects of CDFI Fund Financial Assistance Awards on CDFIs ability to invest in communities and the subsequent effects of CDFIs’ financial products on borrowers’ wealth.
The webinar will highlight two recent research papers from LISC and OFN:
• The first, “CDFI Fund Finance Assistance Awards and OFN Member Loan Funds,” examines how CDFI Fund Financial Assistance awards may affect the financial strength, leverage ability, and lending portfolios of OFN member loan funds.
• The second, “CDFI Impacts on Wealth and Assets: Lending, Credit Enhancements, and Strategies to Close the Racial Wealth and Resource Gap,” examines the impact of CDFI investments on the wealth of borrowers.
In the webinar, LISC and OFN researchers will briefly summarize the research studies and findings. Following that, a roundtable of policy experts and practitioners will engage with the findings, focusing on implications for policy and practice in the current environment. The webinar will highlight the full cascade of impact from CDFI funders to community loan funds to local borrowers.

Diverse Contractor Fair 2025
2025-10-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Palms Casino Resort, 4321 W. Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89103, United States
Pathways to Partnership: Diverse Contractor Fair
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Palms Casino Resort
The Nevada Contractors Association Diverse Contractors Council invites you to our annual Pathways to Partnership: Diverse Contractor Fair on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 2–4 PM.
This high-energy event is designed to connect Small, Women, Minority, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) with contracting organizations, general contractors, large subcontractors, and suppliers who are ready to build partnerships.
How you can be part of it:
* Attend – A perfect opportunity to network and learn about potential business opportunities!
* Be a Vendor – Showcase your upcoming opportunities to do business with DBEs in one of our vendor categories:

Contracting Organizations: Public Works agencies and corporations sharing contracting opportunities
General Contractors: Highlighting projects and seeking DBE subcontractors
Subcontractors: Exploring third-tier contracting opportunities with DBEs
Vendors & Suppliers: Offering services, supplies, and resources that support DBEs

* Sponsor the Event – Elevate your visibility and demonstrate your commitment to diversity and inclusion in construction.

Understanding Nevada’s New 401K Mandate
2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | NV
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Other
Description:

Attention small business owners: Nevada’s new 401K mandate requiring employers to offer a retirement savings program has officially gone into effect, and the deadline to comply has now passed. If you haven’t yet implemented a solution, it’s not too late to get on track! Join us for a one-hour webinar on the Nevada Employee Savings Trust (NEST) program, a state-facilitated retirement option designed to help small businesses meet the requirements without the complexity of setting up a traditional 401k. We’ll cover how NEST works, what your responsibilities are as an employer, and how to enroll quickly and easily. This is a great opportunity to ensure compliance and support your employees’ financial well-being.

Zach Conine currently serves as Nevada’s 23rd State Treasurer. Elected on November 6th, 2018, Zach knows that responsible financial management is the key to ensuring long-term growth for the State. As Treasurer, Zach leads a team of more than 45 professionals that are responsible for investing the State’s and many local governments’ money, financing community assets and facilities, processing payments for public agencies and collecting and returning unclaimed property. Additionally, Zach is responsible for Nevada College Savings Plans and administration of numerous scholarship programs and other services that help Nevadans plan, save, and pay for post-secondary education.
In addition to the daily management of the State Treasurer’s Office, Zach serves as a member of the State Board of Finance and the Executive Branch Audit Committee. Zach serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the College Savings Plans of Nevada, the Nevada Employee Savings Trust and the Nevada State Infrastructure Bank.
Prior to serving as State Treasurer, Zach built a successful business career in the gaming, finance, and consulting sectors. Over the course of his career, Zach has been committed to creating economic opportunities for local businesses and working families. As co-founder of a consulting business, he has helped dozens of small and medium sized businesses expand, increase efficiencies, and decrease expenses. In doing so, he assisted in the creation and preservation of more than 3,000 jobs in Nevada.

In collaboration with Henderson Chamber of Commerce and Henderson Launchpad.

2025 Green Tie Awards
2025-11-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Aliante Hotel Casino Spa, 7300 N Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV, 89084, United States

Coffee & Commerce
2025-11-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Martin Harris- Construction, 3030 S Highland Drive, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
This morning event provides a unique opportunity for business owners to gain valuable insights, enhance their knowledge, and create lasting relationships in a supportive environment at Martin-Harris Construction.
Join us to network and build meaningful connections.
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business!

Let's Get Techy Vendor Forum
2025-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 | CSN’s Westside Training Center, 1099 C St., Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States
