Business Training
Success in anyone’s job and business stems from a knowledge base and experience that over time adds value to one’s career. It is through training and education that we become smarter, more effective and more efficient. Some people choose to continue their education through an academic college degree while others pursue vocational training to develop a specific expertise in a job position or trade. Those who continuously work on growing their knowledge base typically become entrepreneurial in their behavior. Recognizing and adopting practices that drive you towards an insatiable desire to learn and innovate are powerful to anyone’s career.
Business education and training come from many new sources since 2000. The Internet certainly provides infinite sites of knowledge while countless companies have been formed that specialize in the provision of training and education. What’s out there for you? If you live in northern Nevada I invite you to check out educational opportunities that are no cost, low cost and affordable depending on the extent you wish to invest your time to learn.
The calendar component of this site is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and business professionals learn about some resource options. I will post programs in which I’m involved along with other training opportunities relevant to business development.
Monthly and quarterly Chamber of Commerce BizFlash: this event was designed as an educational component resource by the Nevada Small Business Development Center and the Sparks Chamber of Commerce. It launched in September 2007 on a monthly basis in the Sparks-Reno area and carries an average of 80+ attendees per month. The program launches June 2010 quarterly in Minden in partnership with the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce. Other Nevada based chambers of commerce interested in developing a BizFlash program for their members are encouraged to contact me directly to see how this popular event can add value to your chamber. There is no fee for partnership.
- Sparks Chamber of Commerce BizFlash – this event is held the 1st Thursday of each month from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at rotating locations in the Sparks-Reno area. Cost is free to chamber members and $10.00 to non-members. The program is known for its quality speakers and relevant topics that specifically address business or professional development, or technology. A continental breakfast is included.
- Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce BizFlash – this event is held the 4th Thursday on a quarterly basis. In 2010 the program is provided June 24 and September 23 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the Carson Valley Inn.
Monthly Brown Bag Business Hour: this event is a partnership program between the Nevada Small Business Development Center and the City of Reno. The program provides 60 minutes of business insight and is completely free to attendees. Its purpose is to address challenges and topics as they relate to small business owners.
- BBBH – this event is held the 4th Thursday of each month at the Reno City Council Chambers – Reno City Hall, first floor, 1 East First St. Registration is required on line at https://ssl.nsbdc.org/education/calendar or by calling the NSBDC at 775-784-1717.
NxLeveL for Entrepreneurs® – please see this site’s exclusive page dedicated to the NSBDC’s 13-week entrepreneurial education program offered throughout Nevada.
