Mark your calendars -  the 2009 NCET Las Vegas Entrepreneur Expo will be on Friday, February 27, 2009. The Entrepreneur Expo is designed to provide small businesses — and aspiring business owners — with the information needed to start or grow a successful business. The Expo will feature 75 – 100 exhibitors and a series of 45-minute educational seminars. For more information CLICK HERE.

Tuesday, September 9;  5:30 – 7:30 p.m.; $10 donation

RSVP by Monday, September 8 Online or to Emily@NCET.org

The conference features a full day of innovation showcase sessions as entrepreneurs pitch their business plans to panels of angel investors and venture fund partners who will evaluate their presentations. Categories include:

* Seed Stage Startups

* Software and Internet Services

* Communications Technology

* Life Sciences & Biotechnology

* Clean Technology

* New Media/Web 2.0

Plan to Present

Entrepreneurs wishing to present at the conference should apply now. After screening by a selection committee to ensure quality, qualified entrepreneurs will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a $695 presenting company fee, which includes complimentary conference registration, a 10-minute presentation to a panel of qualified investors, and one-page summary in the conference binder. A maximum of 40 companies will be selected, so it is important to complete your application as early as possible.

PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

Plan to Attend OCTOBER 21

* 8th Annual Silver & Gold Venture Capital Conference Only $325

* Dinner Only $75

* Combined Conference and Dinner $395

Plan to Sponsor

Become a sponsor and enjoy privileged access to investors and entrepreneurs. Please contact Dave Archer at Dave@NCET.org or (775) 315-7635

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

Do you know an incredible individual or tech company deserving of some recognition for their accomplishments? The NCET Awards will honor those who have “greatly enhanced the growth and prestige of Greater Reno-Tahoe’s technology community.” Nominations are now open, with a deadline of October 1. An awards dinner will be held at Reno’s Peppermill Hotel on October 21, 2008 following the Silver & Gold Venture Capital Conference.

Download Nomination Forms Here

Categories:

People

• Technology Entrepreneur of the Year
• CIO / CTO of Year
• Technology Educator of the Year

Companies

• Technology Company of Year
• Technology Start-up
• Green Company of the Year

View awards criteria here

Awards Dinner – October 21, 2008
Peppermill Hotel Casino, Reno
following the Silver & Gold Venture Capital Conference

Please submit each nomination on a separate form. Nominations must be received by October 1, 2008.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17, 2008
11:30 AM – 1:20 PM
LAWRY’S THE PRIME RIB – 4043 HOWARD HUGHES PKWY

Wednesday Eco Nights: Every Wednesday through Sept. 10 from 5-9 p.m. on West Street in downtown Reno. For more info (and details on exhibiting) visit http://www.cityofreno.com/Index.aspx?page=1517, call (775) 323-3433 or e-mail lauren@nevadaeconet.org.

Upcoming Eco Market Themes:

7/16 – Eco-Wild: Lion, Snakes, and Bears…Oh my!!
7/23 – Eco-Building: Build it Organic
7/30 – Eco-Tourism: Explore Nevada
8/6 – Eco-Transport: Offset the Carbon Footprint
8/13 – Eco-Education: Green Back to School
8/20 – Eco-Camp: Zero Waste Burn
8/27 – Eco-Health: Beauty Doesn’t Hurt
9/3 – Eco-Waste: Cradle to Cradle
9/10 – Eco-Energy: Energize your Conservation

(Lots of cool things happening at West Street Market this summer including “Artisan Fridays” with the Holland Project on Friday evenings through Sept. 12, from 5-9 p.m. Saturday mornings will feature a Farmers and Chefs market starting this Saturday, beginning July 19 and running through Sept. 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Online Registration:
Members: Free
Students, AMA, A2N2 Members $20
Other Non-Members: $30

At the door:
Members: Free
Students, AMA, A2N2 Members $30
Other Non-Members: $40

More Information

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Register Now

WHEN: Wednesday, July 30 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, 3987 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas
COST: $10 donation at the door
RSVP: ONLINE or to Emily Somerville at Emily@NCET.org or call (775) 853-4226

-WiFi Wednesdays
-eWeek 2009
-NCET’s Entrepreneur Expo
-Silver & Gold VC Conference

Tuesday, July 15 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
$10 donation
RSVP by Friday, July 11 to Emily@NCET.org

Redfield Campus – Nell J. Redfield Building
18600 Wedge Parkway
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 850-2710

vendors and solutions, as well as the newest innovation for residential customers. Tech Tuesday is Greater Reno-Tahoe’s premier technology and entrepreneurial networking event. Stop by and see what’s new on the tech horizon!

Details: Tuesday, June 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.; $10 donation

RSVP to Emily@NCET.org

AT&T: 645 E. Plumb Lane, Reno Nevada (park and enter on the west side of the building off of Yori Avenue and follow signs and balloons to the cafeteria.)

If you want an inside look at one of the most successful online retailers around, Zappos.com development director Brent Cromley will be the featured speaker at the May 21 Technology Business Alliance of Nevada (TBAN) luncheon. Zappos achieved over $800 million in gross merchandise sales in 2007, and expects to achieve more than $1 billion in gross merchandise sales in 2008. Since its founding in 1999 the company has doubled its sales year-over-year. 

Details:

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lawry’s The Prime Rib located at 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway

Register Online or for more information call: (702) 586.8689

Meeting Agenda:

• Preliminary Mission Statement
• List of Interested Persons  -  Planning, Stages of “Buy-in”
• Training / Knowledge opportunities & resources
• Determination of Entity
• Expected Meeting Time, Place, Frequency
• Timelines, Task Lists
• Budget

RSVP to Emily at Emily@ncet.org or call (775) 337-3328.