Offered in partnership with Western Industrial Nevada (WIN), this new course from Extended Studies will help you take your skills to new levels in areas already familiar to you: influencing others, negotiating tough issues, and persuading others to support and take action. In one intensive daylong session, you will learn how to add powerful communication skills to your abilities and develop strategies for:
- Getting what you need when you need it
- Motivating others
- Gaining support to achieve your goals
You also will examine the similarities and differences among influence, negotiation and persuasion, and develop a communication process for transitioning smoothly from one discipline to another. This course will help you learn to incorporate new techniques and discover your unique communication style to more successfully achieve a specific result or action.

Instructor: Jeffrey Hansler, CSP, president and CEO, Oxford Company

Sept. 23, 2010 – Thurs., 9 a.m – 4 pm
University of Nevada, Reno, Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno

Price: $195, includes course materials, parking and lunch
Register online at http://bit.ly/d8O02f or call (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.)

Please note that instructor Jeffrey Hansler will be speaking at the WIN Breakfast September 24.

Two of the region’s most significant business events are this week — which makes for a full slate of activities, all dedicated to the expansion and celebration of business in Northern Nevada.

Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology continues its eWeek events, which began Sept. 1 — since its inception four years ago, the event has expanded to a full month — and the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business hosts its annual Business Week.

NCET’s eWeek is dedicated to celebrating and encouraging the spirit of entrepreneurship and small-business ownership in Nevada, NCET CEO Dave Archer said.

"Our economy is driven by small businesses," he said, adding that 95 percent of Nevada businesses have fewer than 20 employees.

During eWeek, many regional organizations — ranging from large firms to nonprofits — hold events that include open houses, seminars, and meet-and-greets, which are promoted under the eWeek umbrella. The events serve as educational opportunities for prospective entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs and small-business owners.

"It’s an opportunity for the entire small-business community to come together," Archer said.

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Read entire article here at RGJ.com

The 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

Help determine the viability/growth of a new business ( or new market) with the least amount of dollars risk.

These are “no BS” courses taught by Rod Hosilyk & Matt Westfield – “real world” guys who have been there and done it all – and are still doing it! They explain it in detail. And although they teach these topics in University Executive MBA programs, students will learn from real world experiences – what worked and what didn’t…and why, in easily understood terms, not highly theoretical ideas that are difficult to understand and implement. The focus is on starting and building a business for success focusing on marketing, customer acceptance, product viability, validating the marketplace, etc. rather than on determining legal structures such as partnerships, LLC, corporations, etc. Attendees leave with a wealth of practical information they can begin using immediately.

Presented by StartUp & Growth Strategies Inc.

Saturday, September 11 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, September 12 – 10:00 am  – 5:00 pm

Follow-on Workshop(s)
Tuesday, September 14 – 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday, September 15  6:00 – 9:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday courses will be held at the Joe Crowley Student Union on the UNR campus
Location for the Tuesday and Wednesday Follow-on workshops will be announced on Sunday.

RSVP and more information at www.sgs101.com/joomla/index.php/what-youll-learn/6

Portions of proceeds benefit NCET

Through hands-on coaching from University faculty and industry experts, you will learn how social media tools interrelate, as well as the most effective ways to use them to your greatest advantage. In this 30-hour certificate program, you will:

• Optimize your use of LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and static websites
• Develop and manage branding strategies using social media
• Gain skills to create and operate a dynamic blog
• Learn how to design an inbound marketing strategy for your business or organization using social media
• Begin developing remarkable content to improve your organization’s inbound marketing
• Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing efforts with specific inbound marketing metrics

Presenters: Dr. Bret Simmons, Professor Todd Felts, Kristy Crabtree, Eric Jennings, Ashley Jennings

Date: Sept. 14, 2010 first of multiple sessions
6:00 – 9:00 PM multiple evenings during Fall 2010
Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Pkwy, Bldg. “A”, Rm. TBA

Price: per session, $299 early bird, $399 after Sept. 3, group discount available

RSVP online or call 775-784-4852