Community Business Resource Center (800) 337-4590 116 E. 7th Street, Suite 1 Carson City, NV 89701 Phone: (775) 841-1420 Fax: (775) 841-2221 The Community Business Resource Center (CBRC) assists individuals, for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations and local governments in developing and diversifying the range of economic opportunities available within their communities. CBRC enables other nonprofit organizations to collaborate and co-locate in one place and operate their business assistance programs. This allows for easier access by those needing business assistance while at the same time creating efficiencies. Programs currently affiliated with CBRC include the Nevada Revolving Loan Fund, USDA –Intermediary Relending (RNDC), Nevada Development Capital Corporation, and the Nevada Microenterprise Initiative. Community Development Programs Center of Nevada (CDPC) 5420 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 202B Las Vegas, NV 89102 Phone: (702) 873-8882 Fax: (702) 873-8942 The CDPC is a partnership program with U.S. Bank and provides services to Southern Nevada businesses regarding business education and counseling, credit counseling, seminars and special events. Regularly scheduled seminars and special events focus on finance, establishing and maintaining credit, buying a home, starting a small business, money management and budgeting, and investing. The center’s economic development advocacy includes establishing CDC’s, RDO’s and improving the quality of life through business creation or expansion. Technical assistance is provided for product development including direct, hands-on assistance to consumers, business owners, and potential entrepreneurs. EOB Micro Business Program 2228 Comstock Drive Las Vegas, NV 89030 Phone: (702) 647-7735 Fax: (702) 648-7239 The EOB Micro Business Development program offers technical assistance, training, business plan development, and mentoring programs for entrepreneurs. EOB provides guidance in forming marketable strategies, advises on taxes and licensing requirements, and works one-on-one with new business owners to problem solve and link new businesses to consumers. Global Trade Office Nevada Commission on Economic Development 555 E. Washington Street, Suite 5400 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: (702) 486-2700 Fax: (702) 486-2701 108 E. Proctor Street Carson City, NV 89710 Phone: (775) 687-4325 Fax: (775) 687-4450 The Global Trade and Investment Office assists businesses in gaining access to global markets or further expanding their global presence, and assists international companies interested in locating their businesses in Nevada. Trade Office professionals help prepare Nevada businesses for work around the world by conducting export seminars and trade missions, providing counseling services, hosting delegations and maintaining an export and investment directory. The office also provides research on the social, political and cultural aspects of global markets and foreign countries. Made in Nevada Program Nevada Commission on Economic Development 555 E. Washington Street, Suite 5400 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: (702) 486-2710 Fax: (702) 486-2701 The Made in Nevada Program includes companies licensed and headquartered in Nevada with 50 percent or more of its product or products manufactured in the state. The program’s goal is to build demand for Nevada products and industries. In addition to creating a strong network of businesses and support services throughout the state, the program provides marketing assistance such as public relations efforts and awareness building through the Internet. The program also helps companies connect with other business assistance programs. Manufacturing Assistance Partnership 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154-1002 Phone: (702) 895-4909 Fax: (702) 895-1847 C/O University of Nevada Reno Clark Administration Building MS005 Reno, NV 89557 Phone: (775) 784-1935 Fax: (775) 327-2266 C/O Great Basin College 1500 College Parkway Elko, NV 89801 Phone: (702) 753-2303 Fax: (702) 738-8771 The Manufacturing Assistance Partnership (MAP) program, federally funded through the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is dedicated to helping small to medium sized manufacturers create and maintain a competitive edge. MAP provides access to cutting-edge technologies through a partnership with the University of Nevada, and workforce development programs through a partnership with the Community College. MAP is a part of Industry Network Corporation (INC) a non-profit organization dedicated to providing top-notch consultants at reduced rates. INC’s field engineers are trained to assess your business needs and will dedicate up to 10 hours of on-site evaluation at no charge. Nevada Film Office Nevada Commission on Economic Development (800) 336-1600 555 E. Washington Street, Suite 5400 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: (877) NEV-FILM Fax: (702) 486-2712 108 E. Proctor Street Carson City, NV 89710 Phone: (775) 687-1814 Fax: (775) 687-4450 The purpose of the Nevada Film Office is to promote the production of motion picture, television films and episodes, commercials,documentary and industrial films utilizing Nevada locations and production and performance talent. The office provides services ranging from scouting and site planning to publishing the Nevada Production Directory for studios, ad agencies, production companies and independent producers interested in saving time and money by filming in Nevada. The office enhances the state economy by bringing in productions that hire local crew members and use a variety of community services. Nevada Innovation Center (NIC) NTS Development Corporation 2330 Paseo Del Prado, Suite C-101 Las Vegas, NV 89102 Phone: (702) 257-7900 Fax: (702) 257-7999 The Nevada Innovation Center (NIC) is a network designed to assist entrepreneurs with business planning, marketing, and public relations, as well as financial contacts and, in some cases, a physical location from which business can be conducted. Nevada MicroEnterprise Initiative 116 E. 7th Street, Suite 3 Carson City, NV 89701 Phone: (775) 841-1420 Fax: (775) 841-2221 1600 E. Desert Inn, Suite 209 Las Vegas, NV 89109 Phone: (702) 734-3555 Fax: (702) 734-3530 Nevada MicroEnterprise Initiative (NMI) is a non-profit, micro-enterprise development organization with offices in Carson City and Las Vegas. NMI's mission is to enhance the economic self-sufficiency of low to moderate-income individuals by developing their entrepreneurial skills through training, technical assistance, and small loans. The programs designed by NMI provide participants with positive role models, leadership development, and economic empowerment. NMI's programs provide both women and men with business skills as well as life skills. NMI offers programs in Reno, Las Vegas, Fallon, and Carson City. Nevada Minority Purchasing Council 1785 E. Sahara Avenue, Suite 360 Las Vegas, NV 89104 Phone: (702) 894-4477 Fax: (702) 894-9474 E-mail: [email protected] The Nevada Minority Purchasing Council (NMPC) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation chartered as a private sector initiative. It was founded for the sole purpose of increasing the purchase of goods and services between minority suppliers and the private and public sectors. The council sponsors outreach programs and activities designed to support corporate minority procurement policies by bringing together corporations and minority vendors. Programs and services offered by NMPC include certification of ethnic minority business enterprises; referrals to major purchasers of minority suppliers; and support in developing, expanding, and promoting corporate purchasing programs. Nevada Small Business Development Center University of Nevada Reno 1664 N. Virginia Street Mail Stop 032 Reno, NV 89503 Reno, NV 89557 Phone: (775) 784-1717 Fax: (775) 784-4337 3720 Howard Hughes Pkwy #130 Las Vegas, NV 89109 Phone: (702) 734-7575 Fax: (702) 734-7633 The NSBDC assists small business enterprises throughout the state by helping them plan their growth potential and develop and maintain professional management skills. Each center has full-time professional staff available to provide assistance to individuals interested in starting a small business. The program also utilizes experience from other available resources including faculty members of the University of Nevada System as well as the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and other private sector volunteers. In addition, NSBDC also uses two databases to assist small businesses finding and winning contracts. Sub-Net is a database where prime contractors post solicitations looking for small businesses to be sub-contractors. Click for more on Sub-Net. Pro-Net is a database that allows small businesses to market their services for contracting, sub-contracting, and partnering. Click to register on Pro-Net. Procurement Outreach Program Nevada Commission on Economic Development (800) 336-1600 555 E. Washington Street, Suite 5400 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: (702) 486-2716 Fax: (702) 486-2701 108 E. Proctor Street Carson City, NV 89710 Phone: (775) 687-1813 Fax (775) 687-4450 Nevada’s Procurement Outreach Program (POP) works to increase the flow of federal contract dollars to Nevada businesses. POP provides businesses with the training and technical assistance necessary to find, bid on, and win government contracts. Procurement Outreach efforts include daily monitoring of local, state and federal databases to identify possible opportunities. Outreach professionals also support Nevada businesses in the bid and proposal process through one-on-one counseling assistance and regular training seminars Rural Economic and Community Development Program Nevada Commission on Economic Development 108 E. Proctor Street Carson City, NV 89710 Phone: (775) 687-1812 Fax: (775) 687-4450 The Rural Economic and Community Development Program helps Nevada’s rural communities build prosperity. In addition to administering the Community Development Block Grant program and grant programs to Nevada’s thirteen Development Authorities, program personnel provide the technical assistance needed to support small town economic diversification efforts and encourage sustainable development. Through collaboration with various government agencies, businesses and non-profit groups, the rural program assists in the development of healthy and viable communities. Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) SBDC, College of Business Administration University of Nevada – Reno Reno, NV 89557-0100 Phone: (775) 784-4436 Fax: (775) 784-4337 300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 1100 Las Vegas, NV 89101 The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the Small Business Administration (SBA). SCORE Association volunteers serve as "Counselors to America's Small Business." Working and retired executives and business owners donate their time and expertise as volunteer business counselors and provide confidential counseling and mentoring free of charge. Small Business Tax Education Coordinator (800) 829-1040 4750 W. Oakey Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89102 Phone: (702) 455-1029 Fax: (702) 455-1237 The Internal Revenue Service's Small Business Tax Education Program (STEP) is a cooperative effort with local organizations to provide business tax education to the small business owner. If you are self-employed, a small business owner, office manager or bookkeeper, you need to know how to handle tax transactions. |
