In the opening week, students explore the true purpose of marketing beyond advertising and how it drives a company’s growth. Through discussions and activities, they examine memorable campaigns to understand what makes marketing effective. The lesson covers perceived and subjective value, the Four P’s of Marketing (Product, Price, Place, Promotion), and how to ensure that […]

Description: The Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), is proud to announce the next AI Pitch Competition, happening November 12, 2025, in Las Vegas. This is your chance to showcase your AI vision in front of AWS leaders and industry experts—while competing for up to $35,000 in AWS […]

Step into an evening of strategy, insight, and inspiration.On November 12, BOAR is hosting Wine, Dine & Mastermind — a powerful event where business and community leaders gather to connect, exchange ideas, and explore the forces shaping our economic future. Event Details Date & Time: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Red Rock […]

The room where Vegas founders & funders connect, build, and grow. No pressure, just opportunity. Claim your spot before it fills.Scared to Scale: Founders & Funders MixerThe monthly meetup where Las Vegas’ boldest founders, investors, and operators connect.This isn’t your typical mixer. No pitches, no pressure - just real conversations, new opportunities, and a curated […]

This week focuses on identifying and understanding your target audience which is the foundation of any successful marketing strategy. Students learn why “everyone is not your customer, ” how to create detailed customer personas and avatars, as well as how to use existing market research to guide decisions. The module emphasizes targeting efficiently without isolating […]

@ About the Summit Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 8:00 AM PT – 5:30 PM PT The 2025 Southern Nevada Nonprofit Summit is centered around this year’s theme: Meeting the Moment: Building the Capacity to Lead, Adapt, and Deliver. It will bring together nonprofit, government, philanthropy, and community leaders to ignite collaboration, innovation, and impact. In […]

Securing funding is a critical step for any startup looking to scale and succeed. This class, "Navigating Private Financing for Startups," is designed to provide entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of the various private financing options available. You will learn how to identify the best funding sources for your business, prepare effective pitches, and navigate […]

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Week Three dives into the heart of differentiation by defining what makes your business unique using entrepreneurial novel, “Why Should I Choose You” and the VRIO framework. Students learn to create a core proposition that clearly communicates why customers should choose them, and how this differs from a mission statement. Through interactive exercises, they build […]

In this workshop, we will review basic financial reports and how to analyze them to make business decisions.

@ Champion small businesses nationwide and #ShopSmall on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Now more than ever, small businesses need our support. Please join SBA and organizations across the country as they celebrate small business contributions to their communities by shopping at a small business on November 30, Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday was founded […]