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EDAWN’s Foreign Trade Zone Seminars – Sept 22

Posted September 1, 2010

edawn_logo Please join EDAWN and speaker Scott Taylor, Esq. of Miller & Co., on September 22 or September 23 to learn how a Foreign Trade Zone could serve as an opportunity for your company to gain competitive advantage.

The Northern Nevada Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ #126) has received approval to establish an Alternative Site Framework (ASF), allowing potential users to have easier access to FTZ properties and expanding FTZ space into other parts of our region.

Taylor, who works nationally with many foreign trade zones and zone users for application, setup and maintenance of zone operations will provide an overview of the FTZ environment including: the new “Alternative Site Framework”, how a foreign trade zone works, benefits of operating in a foreign trade zone and the costs associated with implementation.

FTZ Seminar 1 – Reno FTZ Seminar 2 – Carson City
Date: Wednesday, September 22 Date: Wednesday, September 22
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: NV Energy, Room B7

6100 Neil Road # 100

Reno, NV 89511

*Note* – Please arrive by 7:15 a.m. to allow time to go through security.

Location: Gold Dust West Casino

2171 Hwy 50 East, Carson City, NV 89701-2723

Take US 395 South, to Highway 50 Exit

Cost: $25 – Please make checks payable to EDAWN: 201 W. Liberty Street, Suite #200, Reno, NV 89501 or pay at the door.

If you are interested in attending either one of the Seminars, please RSVP to Meghan Wagonseller, member relations at EDAWN, at wagonseller@edawn.org or 775.829.3768.

, member relations at EDAWN, at wagonseller@edawn.org or 775.829.3768.

Reno Sparks Chamber’s Clean Energy Strategies for Nevada Businesses – Sep 14

Posted September 1, 2010

clip_image001The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce will hold an informative half-day event titled, “Energy Forum: Clean Energy Strategies for Nevada Businesses.”

The event will also feature exhibits from vendors who offer energy and water efficiency and conservation solutions.  Attendees will come away with a clearer understanding of the future direction of energy in Nevada, as well as practical knowledge on how to use energy more efficiently today.

September 14 – 7:30 am noon
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Price:  $25 for members and $35 for non-members.

RSVP online at www.renosparkschamber.org/events.htm or 775-337-3030

SCORE/NSBDC: Business Start-Up Orientation

Posted August 12, 2010

nsbdc_logoThis program is designed for individuals who want to start a business but don’t know how to get started and covers relevant issues such as Your Personal Goals; Having the Right Attitude; Testing and Evaluating Your Idea; Legal Structures and Issues; Marketing Your Product/Services; Financial Planning; Funding Your Business; Putting a Business Plan Together; Launching Your Business.SCORE

REDFIELD Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway – Nell J Redfield Bldg A, Room 206

Sept. 1, 2010 and again on Sept. 15, 2010
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Presenter(s): SCORE Business Counselors

FREE to the Public

Registration: 775-784-1717 or online at https://ssl.nsbdc.org/education/calendar?command=details&id=262