Las Vegas Business Accelerator

The Side Hustle Expo
2025-05-01 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | June Whitley Lounge, CSN North Las Vegas, 3200 E Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
Join for free food, networking & entrepreneurship at our second annual Side Hustle Expo, sponsored by Small Business & Entrepreneurship Development. The Side Hustle Expo is scheduled to take place May 1, 2025, at the North Las Vegas Campus, June Whitley Student Lounge. This event provides a platform for students to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures and gain access to valuable resources to further develop their businesses. In collaboration with the City of North Las Vegas (City of NLV), the NV Capital Readiness Program (NVCRP), EmployNV, and the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Expo will include pre-event support, a robust judging panel, and a post-event workshop series designed to turn participants’ side hustles into sustainable businesses.

National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
2025-05-06 07:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-07 07:00 - 15:00 | NV
National Small Business Week Virtual Summit 2025
2-DAY VIRTUAL SUMMIT
Dates: May 6-7, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET / 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT
Location: Fully Online
Transform your business with cutting-edge strategies and valuable connections at the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit—your gateway to growth, innovation, and success.
Free Registration
Reserve your spot today for unlimited access to expert knowledge and essential business resources at no cost.
Why Register Now?

Expert-led Webinars covering vital business topics to help you stay competitive
Direct Access to Business Experts for personalized guidance and advice
Networking Opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs and industry leaders
Free Business Tools you can implement immediately
Innovative Solutions from leading sponsors to streamline your operations
Government Resource Guide to funding, contracts and support programs
Inspiring Success Stories from business owners who have overcome similar challenges

Interactive Experience
Connect with like-minded business owners, receive real-time guidance from industry mentors, and gather resources specifically designed for small business success.
Immediate Business Impact
Every session delivers practical strategies you can implement right away to boost your business performance, increase efficiency and drive growth.
“The National Small Business Week virtual summit is a powerful opportunity for job creators to connect, learn, and access valuable resources as we honor the entrepreneurs who drive innovation and economic growth across the country. Together we’re building a future where every small business has the tools to thrive, powered by the America First agenda.”
-Kelly Loeffler, SBA Administrator
“Fostering small business growth is at the heart of what we do, and the National Small Business Week virtual summit embodies that commitment. SCORE is proud to once again co-host this event with the SBA. We’re looking forward to this opportunity to empower entrepreneurs with the timely, useful resources and information they need to launch and grow their businesses.”
-Bridget Weston, SCORE CEO

Startup Standup Roast
2025-05-06 18:30 - 21:30 | The Noypitz Bar & Grill Las Vegas Town Square, 6605 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
About Event

​We have teamed up with GOED, Startup Champions Network, Millenia Ventures & Gener8tor for a night of connection, conversation, great laughs while we roast some of the leaders working hard to build the NV venture eco system. 🎙️🔥
​Food and light refreshments provided. Drinks w/ generously discounted by NoyPitz Bar & Grill
​Also: Join us May 7 Nevada Eco Mastermind w Tech Alley / F42: https://lu.ma/2l4ytmo7
If you came to our CES Pitch w 1000 founders, our F1 events, you know how we roll. We fill our events up, seating is limited, register right away and only if you are 100% attending.
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Want to learn to master the fundraising game, we have collected some of the best fundraisers in the world for the Fusion42 Raise Fundraising Summit June 3,4,5 – Sign up here: https://raise.fusion-42.com/#venue

Nevada Small Business Resource Fair
2025-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Sahara West Library, 9600 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89117, United States

NV Venture Eco Mastermind
2025-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Taverna Costera, 1031 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
About Event

​Excited to see the Nevada Venture Eco System grow?
​Come join Tech Alley, Startup Champions & Fusion42 as we lead a mastermind and conversation about what is working and what gets to shift in Nevada venture ecosystem.
Bring your ideas and suggestions.
​Light appetizers and refreshments provided generously by Taverna Costera
Did you know we have a F42 Pitch Event w Founders Live next Thursday the 15th? Join us:
Want to learn to master the fundraising game, we have collected some of the best fundraisers in the world for the Fusion42 Raise Fundraising Summit June 3,4,5 – Sign up here: https://raise.fusion-42.com/#venue

Location

Taverna Costera
1031 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA

Park at the parking lot next to Las Vegas Theater Co, walk to Taverna

2025 Biggest Business Expo & Career Fair
2025-05-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Reno Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Calling All Businesses! Elevate Your Presence at the 2025 Biggest Business Expo & Career Fair!
This isn’t your typical, snooze-worthy business expo—it’s an engagement-driven, high-energy opportunity to showcase your brand, connect with the public, and recruit top talent!
Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
Location: Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Why Participate?
FREE booth for Chamber members
FREE admission for the public
Network, hire, and make an impact
Don’t miss out on THE business event of the year—secure your spot now!
Read the press release for all the details! https://shorturl.at/qWdZP

Business EXPO 2025
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00 | City Hall, 595 Silver Lace Blvd, Fernley, NV, 89408, United States

Nevada Business Awards (Southern Nevada)
2025-05-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, 4440 E. Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89121, United States

Leveraging LinkedIn - A Digital Marketing Workshop
2025-05-14 08:30 - 10:30 | 6585 High St, Las Vegas, NV 89113
Join Nevada Business Advisors, in partnership with Cordova Creative for this in person digital marketing workshop on Leveraging LinkedIn, where you’ll learn how to make the most out of your LinkedIn profile!
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 8:30am to 10:30am PST
Location: 6585 High St, Las Vegas, NV 89113
During this workshop, you’ll learn:
*Content hacks for your personal and business profiles
*SEO and AI optimization
*LinkedIn Ads – are they worth it?
*B2B LinkedIn Playbook
*How your digital footprint can help grow your business!
Allison Cordova-Monette, Founder and CEO of Cordova Creative, a Las Vegas based marketing and communication consulting firm, will be guest presenting.
Before starting Cordova Creative, Allison spent nearly two decades working in national marketing. An Emmy-Award winner, Allison began her career as a TV news reporter, where she interviewed President Barack Obama and other notable figures. Since leaving the newsroom, she has focused on helping businesses advance their missions through strategic marketing, public relations, and digital media. She has worked in a wide range of industries and her client portfolio includes United Way, PBS, Teach for America, UNLV, and more.
Allison has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of San Diego and a Master of Communication Management from the University of Southern California and serves in a variety of roles including a member of the Vegas Chamber Executive Women’s Council. In 2022, Allison received a “40 under 40” recognition by Vegas Inc. and other awards in her industry.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your digital marketing skills and network with other business owners and professionals. Register now to secure your spot! Seating is limited.

Coffee & Commerce
2025-05-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Nevada Partners, 690 W Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
Coffee & Commerce with 30+ unique business owners networking over coffee, facilitating conversations and potential partnerships.

Nevada Business Awards (Northern Nevada)
2025-05-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W Liberty St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States

F42 + Founders Live Startup Pitch
2025-05-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Saffron The Eatery, 3545 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89103, United States
About Event

​F42 is partnering up with our good friends from Founders Live to bring you a pitch event that is a must attend for all.
​Founders Live is in 150 cities, where founders get to pitch live monthly, they are coming to Vegas to team up!
​With the Founders Live team, we will select 5 founders to pitch live for 2 minutes with feedback & funding in front of investors, apply here: https://www.founderslive.com/pitch
If you came to our CES Pitch w 1000 founders, our F1 events, you know how we roll. We fill our events up, seating is limited, register right away and only if you are 100% attending.
​Food will be provided, support Saffron by buying those drinks!

Women's Networking Event
2025-05-16 08:30 - 11:00 | Nevada Department of Business & Industry, 3300 West Sahara Avenue Suite 425, Las Vegas, NV, 89102, United States
Connect with other women entrepreneurs for an informative education and networking event. Meet with other small business owners and aspiring small business owners to share your thoughts, ideas and plans.

Retirement Plan Mandate Webinar Series with Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine
2025-05-22 08:30 - 09:30 | NV

HDA Luncheon - Built For The Future: Henderson's Infrastructure in Focus
2025-05-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Sun City Anthem, 2450 Hampton Road, Henderson, NV, 89052, United States
Join the Henderson Development Association for a dynamic luncheon featuring City of Henderson City Manager/CEO Stephanie Garcia-Vause as she shares an inside look at the infrastructure developments shaping our city’s future. From transportation and utilities to public facilities and strategic investments, this presentation will highlight how Henderson is building the foundation for continued economic growth and long-term prosperity.
Whether you’re a developer, investor, or business leader, this exclusive event offers valuable insight into the projects and priorities driving Henderson forward.
Featured Speaker:

Stephanie Garcia-Vause
City Manager/CEO
City of Henderson
HCC Member: $65
Non-Member: $90
Cancellation Policy: Pre-paid registration is required. To receive a full refund, please notify us of your cancellation via email adavis@hendersonchamber.com by May 15, 2025.

Marble Manor Upcoming Vendor Fair
2025-05-28 16:00 - 17:00 | THE PEARSON CENTER, 1625 WEST CAREY,, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89106, United States

CONTRACTING RESOURCES & FEDERAL INITIATIVES
2025-06-03 14:00 - 15:00 | NV
The virtual presentation, which is presented at no charge, is designed for Nevada for-profit businesses, especially the small businesses, that are interested in selling their goods and/or services in the public sector (or government-related sector). Within the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), State of Nevada, the Nevada APEX Accelerator provides free government-related procurement technical assistance to established Nevada for-profit businesses. Aside from webinars, the Nevada APEX Accelerator provides other no-charge service offerings to its official clients who have been accepted into the program after completing a Client Questionnaire Form for consideration. To become a client, please see the Nevada APEX Accelerator’s webpage at: https://goed.nv.gov/programs/nevada-apex-accelerator/ to see the no-charge service offerings. [In case the link or Uniform Resource Locator (URL) to the webpage does not launch, please cut and paste the link, if possible, into your device’s Internet browser.] Also, please be sure to follow the Nevada APEX Accelerator on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com. Thank you.

Opportunities for Government Contracting
2025-06-04 09:00 - 10:30 | NV
About the event

SCORE Las Vegas is pleased to announce that Director Rueben of the Nevada APEX Accelerator (“APEX”), Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), will be presenting an updated version of her “Opportunities for Government Contracting” workshop from the SCORE-led Small Business Resource Fair that was held on March 14, 2025 at Black Fire Innovation in Las Vegas. The contracting opportunities will cover those at the local, state, and federal government level. As many know, public sector contracts and/or subcontracts have enabled businesses, especially small companies, to scale and grow revenue-wise, enabling job creation, job retention, and economic diversification within Nevada.

BDAC Meets
2025-06-11 09:00 - 10:00 | CLARK COUNTY GOVERMENT CENTER, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 4th floor, Gold Conference Room, Las Vegas, NV, 89155, United States
Helping Your Business Shine

Clark County benefits from a diverse population which is 38% Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) with in the unincorporated areas and 31% within incorporated cities, and Clark County recognizes its duty to the BIPOC communities and women in business. BDAC serves to facilitate the growth of disadvantaged businesses throughout the county by promoting equal business opportunity programs, advising the Board of County Commissioners on methods to provide more equitable access to vital business information and reporting to the Board annually about council activities. BDAC also partners with Nevada’s entrepreneurial office to identify new businesses and opportunities.
BDAC is composed of qualified volunteers selected by the Board of County Commissioners. Members serve two-year terms, with the potential for consecutive terms.

Coffee & Commerce
2025-06-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Historic Westside School, 330 W Washington Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States

2025 Legislative Session Recap Luncheon
2025-06-12 11:30 - 13:30 | NV
Get the Inside Scoop on Nevada’s Legislative Landscape
Join the Henderson Chamber of Commerce for our 2025 Nevada Legislative Session Recap Luncheon—your front-row seat to the decisions shaping our state’s business environment.
This exclusive event will feature a dynamic panel discussion with:

Aviva Gordon, Esq., Chair of the HCC Legislative Committee
Rocky Finseth, Managing Principal, Carrara Nevada
Jenny Reese, Principal, Carrara Nevada

Together, they’ll unpack key bills from the 83rd Legislative Session and what they mean for your business.
Whether you’re a business owner, policy enthusiast, or civic leader, this is your opportunity to stay informed, get involved, and connect over a plated lunch with decision-makers and fellow professionals.
Seats are limited—secure yours today.

Business Opportunity Day
2025-06-12 13:00 - 18:00 | Blind Center of N‍evada, 1001 N. Bruce St, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
WRMSDC proudly presents Business Opportunity Day 2025, where innovation meets opportunity. This year’s theme— “Powered by Innovation: Navigating the Modern Business Climate”—focuses on how technology is reshaping industries and creating new pathways for success.
Get ready to connect, innovate, and grow in the entertainment capital of the world!
Featured Highlights:

Panel: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies Creating New Business Opportunities – Understand how AI is reshaping business relationships and creating opportunities for organizations of all sizes.
Panel: Casino Gaming Industry: Where Innovation Meets Tradition – Explore how AI and emerging technologies are transforming traditional casino operations, creating new value propositions and competitive advantages.
Panel: The Art of Strategic Networking: Strategies for Success – Master practical techniques for building meaningful business relationships and leveraging connections to drive growth and create new opportunities.
Exclusive Networking Opportunity – Put your new strategic networking skills to immediate use by connecting with corporate decision-makers, innovative entrepreneurs, and potential investors.

DIY Your Brand Video With AI (No Tech Skills Needed!)
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | 8400 W Sunset Rd, Las Vegas NV 89113
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning, Intellectual Property, Managing a Business, Social Media, Technology
Description:

You don’t need a camera crew or editing skills to create a high-impact brand video. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to use AI to script, narrate, and produce a professional-looking video that captures attention, builds trust, and converts viewers into customers.
This is perfect for small business owners, startups, and entrepreneurs who want a polished video on their website or social media—without the overwhelm.
You’ll learn how to:

Write a clear and compelling message with AI
Turn your script into a pro voiceover
Generate a full video with visuals, captions, and branding
Make your video feel on-brand and high-converting
Repurpose it across your website, social media, and email

End of Session Legislative Breakfast
2025-06-18 08:30 - 10:00 | California Hotel, 12 E Ogden Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Hear from the Chamber’s leadership and lobbying team about the impacts of passed legislation, as well as the progress made on issues important to our region. Join us to gain insights about what it means to Nevada’s employers, entrepreneurs, and job creators.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Doors Open: 8:30 am
Program: 9:00-10:00am

RESOURCES FOR VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESSES
2025-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | NV

Staying Ahead: Monthly Google & AI Developments
2025-06-19 09:00 - 10:00 | NV
Join us for a monthly deep dive into the latest Google updates and AI trends shaping the digital landscape. Each session will provide actionable insights to help you: *Stay Ahead of the Curve: Learn about the newest Google algorithm changes, feature releases, and best practices. *Harness the Power of AI: Discover how AI tools can supercharge your marketing efforts and drive better results. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this webinar is your go-to source for staying informed and competitive in the digital age.

About the Presenter

Maria Elena Duron

Maria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand, content, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels, restaurants, inventors, authors, and web series creators.

Construction 1.0 Workshop
2025-06-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Date/Time:

Session #1
2025-06-24
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #2
2025-07-01
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #3
2025-07-08
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #4
2025-07-15
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #5
2025-07-22
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #6
2025-07-29
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Registration Deadline: 2025-06-24 8:00 AM (PDT)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: George Garcia
Location: 450 Sinclair St, Reno NV 89501-2239
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business
Description:

Join the Nevada SBDC, in collaboration with UNLV’s Office of Economic Development, and the Nevada State Contractors Board, for a dynamic, in-person, 6-week course designed to guide you through the construction industry. Gain essential insights into crucial construction business topics and receive a step-by-step walkthrough of the Nevada State Contractors Board application process. This course offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry professionals, access expert support, and utilize resources to help you secure your contractor’s license. Don’t miss out on this chance to build a successful future in construction!

With over 25 years of experience in finance and banking, I have spent several years supporting entrepreneurs, particularly in the construction industry, as they establish and expand their businesses. My deep industry knowledge, combined with proficiency in Spanish and strong communication skills, allows me to provide expert guidance on business formation and operations. Passionate about addressing the misinformation often faced by small businesses, I am committed to educating entrepreneurs on effective strategies for success.

Optimizing Your Social Media Activities
2025-06-24 17:30 - 19:00 | PASEO VERDE LIBRARY, 280 South Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, NV, 89012, United States
Marketing today means understanding social media and making it a part of your workflow and not a burden. Social media allows you to connect with your target in a personal way that is not available in other marketing mediums. It, however, requires time, effort and planning. We will review the social media platforms and how to optimize your approach for each and review of how social media platforms work together.

Lunch & Learn: Building Personal & Business Credit
2025-06-25 11:30 - 13:30 | Urban Chamber of Commerce, 1951 Stella Lake Street Suite 30, Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States
