Please register to attend. Unregistered will be required to register in the lobby. We will cap registrations upon meeting maximum numbers.

9:30 AM

Opening welcome and short announcements

10:00 AM

30 seconds introduction of each exhibiting organization

10:30 AM

Panel of Experts session with topics related to veteran based economic development

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Continue with exhibit hours, networking and other general activities

Monday, April 22, 2024

9.30 AM to 2.00 PM

UNR EXTENSION (Southern NV)

2280 McDaniel St

North Las Vegas, NV 89030

FREE PARKING

WHEN?

AGENDA

Registration is required to attend

HOST & CO-SPONSOR

CO-SPONSOR

EVENT MISSION

Stimulate affective entrepreneurship and economic advancement initiatives for veterans and transitioning military service members. Identify and bring together relevant economic development ecosystem in one place. 

BRINGING PRODUCTIVE RESOURCES TO YOU

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

For all professionals. Not limited to only veterans or the military. Many of the partners and exhibitors also serve non-military entrepreneurs and professionals. Family and friends of service members and students are also invited

This event is 100% Free

CO-SPONSOR

Registration is required to attend

Free Event - Registration is required to attend

CO-SPONSOR

ProVETS Conference has no influence of, nor affiliation with any political organization. This is a non-partisan community event to infuse and stimulate veteran based economic development initiatives. Solicitation is prohibited.

CO-SPONSOR

PATRIOT SPONSOR

PANEL OF EXPERTS

Title - It's the Start

GOED Office of Entrepreneurship

(Governor's Office of Economic Development - Office of Entrepreneurship)

Entrepreneurship Program

GOED APEX Accelerator

Government Contracting (Public Sector Contracting)

NDVS

(Nevada Department of Veteran Services)

Various Veteran Programs

VegasPBS

Economic Development Program for Employers, Employees & Entrepreneurship

Daxton Lyon

Veteran Entrepreneur, working to launch a major company

EVENT SUPPORTERS & PROMOTERS

UNR Extension (Host & Co-Sponsor)

Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce (Co-Sponsor)

GOED (Governor's Office of Economic Development) Office of Entrepreneurship

Henderson Chamber of Commerce

SCORE (Co-Sponsor)

VBOC (Veterans Business Outreach Center)

Bongiovi Law Firm

Nevada Department of Veterans Services

Nevada Department of Business & Industry

Nevada Small Business Development Center (Co-Sponsor)

UNLV - CyberClinic Veterans Committee

Nevada Business Advisors

Josh Leavitt (Tech Alley)

Postmaxx (Co-Sponsor)

reQ therapy bbq (Patriot Sponsor)

Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce

Vegas Chamber (EDGE Initiative)

Northwest Career College

EXHIBITORS

Nevada Veterans Business & Economic Development (Organizer): A subsidiary of InterAlliance LTD and the first Nevada-based designated business development service for veterans, transitioning service members and reserve. www.EconomicDevelopment.vet

Nevada SBDC (Co-Sponsor): Nevada Small Business Development Center is the statewide resource of business development for anyone seeking to start or grow their business. Resource partner of US Small Business Administration www.NevadaSBDC.org

Nevada GOED Office of Entrepreneurship: Nevada GOED (Governor's Office of Economic Development), The Office of Entrepreneurship creates a common platform to highlight new and small business activities in support of statewide economic growth. Through a coordinated approach, the Office of Entrepreneurship can ensure the necessary infrastructure and streamlined business processes are available for profitable Nevada operations. www.goed.nv.gov

Nevada GOED APEX Accelerator (government contracting): Nevada APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. The core function of APEX is education and assistant with government or public sector contracting and more. www.goed.nv.gov

US Small Business Administration: SBA continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise. www.sba.gov

Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC): The Nevada VBOC program hosts quarterly entrepreneurial development workshops at Nellis Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Fallon, and the surrounding communities. The free workshops are designed to provide the foundational information necessary for participants to evaluate the opportunities and resources available for starting, growing, or recovering a small business. www.nvvboc.org

Enterprise Bank: Focused on serving the lifetime financial needs of their clients. They empower privately held businesses to succeed, helping families to secure their financial futures, and invest to advance the quality of life in the communities they serve. The Enterprise University is a no-cost business education initiative for everyone thinking of becoming an entrepreneur or is an existing business. www.EnterpriseBank.com

Nevada Department of Business & Industry: The Department of Business and Industry is a cabinet level agency in Nevada State government. Their objective is to encourage and promote the development and growth of business and to ensure the legal operation of business in order to protect consumers by maintaining a fair and competitive regulatory environment. https://business.nv.gov

SCORE Las Vegas (Co-Sponsor): SCORE is a national non-profit with more than 11,000 certified volunteers nationwide that are highly skilled in business development offering free business mentoring and more for the life of your business. Resource partner of US Small Business Administration. LasVegas.score.org

EmployNV: EmployNV is the statewide brand for Nevada’s public workforce system. It includes the state’s website for workforce services, EmployNV.gov, and a network of American Job Centers that help job seekers and employers with no-cost employment and training. A complete list of federal funding sources as required by the Stevens Amendment can be found at: https://detr.nv.gov/page/stevens_amendment.

Vegas PBS: Economic Development Initiatives for employees, employers and entrepreneurs. Vegas PBS is more than just a television station. Through its Workforce and Economic Development Division, Vegas PBS has received American Rescue Plan Grants to bolster Southern Nevada’s workforce system through its Nevada Jobtimize. The department has many other programs and services to meet small business training needs and requirements. www.vegasPBS.org

Nevada Department of Veterans Services: For over 75 years NDVS have been dedicated to helping Nevada veterans get the services, benefits and quality of life they deserve. They address any issue, problem or concern of Nevada’s veterans and serving military – and their families. They offer benefits counseling, assistance, filing VA claims at no cost, and more. https://veterans.nv.gov

Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce (co-sponsor): Serves Veterans who live and operate businesses in Nevada. Chamber members enjoy benefits like Discounts, Education, Leadership, Marketing, Networking, Referrals, Sponsorships and more. www.armedforceschamber.com

Clark County Business License: Clark County is the largest business jurisdiction in Southern NV. In addition to unincorporated Clark County, they also process license applications for businesses located in different communities, towns, and townships in Nevada. www.clarkcountynv.gov

North Las Vegas Business License: The Business License Division is responsible for providing service to the general public, business license applicants and existing licensees. Our goal is to provide quality customer service, ensure access to accurate and timely business license data, and ensure compliance by all businesses with the City’s business license ordinances. www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

reQ therapy bbq (Patriot Sponsor): Req therapy bbq engages active military, veterans, their families and the community in activities, to promote diversity and inclusion, meaningful connections, and mental health. www.reqtherapybbq.com

Office of Small Business Advocacy: OSBA’s mission is to serve as an advocate for small business owners within state government. In coordination with other state agencies, OSBA will serve as a centralized hub, connecting small business owners to available resources and working to resolve challenges and barriers to access. https://.ltgov.nv.gov/OSBA/Home

Nevada Grow: NV Grow is a State of Nevada small business initiative customized for Southern Nevada’s existing businesses. Nevada Grow entrepreneurs to essential data, marketing,  business intelligence resources and more. www.nvgrow.org

Las Vegas Vet Center: Offers counseling, confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. There are multiple locations in the Las Vegas valley including Henderson. www.va.gov/las-vegas-vet-center

RCTAA (Reserve Component Transition Assistance Advisor): The purpose of RCTAA program is to provide a person(s) in each state/territory to serve as the statewide point of contact to assist Reserve Component Service Members, their Families, and Veterans in accessing local, state, and federal benefits and healthcare services.

DBEP - Doing Business with the Airport: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBEP) is designed to promote equal contracting opportunities in construction, professional services, and airport concessions. Firms must be certified as a DBE or ACDBE to participate in these programs. www.harryreidairport.com

UNLV (Business CyberClinic): The CyberClinic teams visit small businesses, identify important assets, evaluate their criticality, analyze vulnerabilities or potential threats, and recommend controls to improve security. All findings are compiled in a report presented to the small business. The Veterans Committee is a branch of the CyberClinic. This committee assists veterans in the clinic by providing them with information on opportunities specifically available due to their service, ensuring they receive the support and recognition they deserve in their post-service careers. www.unlv.edu

Operation Creekside: An organization that's a local ministry with a nationwide mission, specializing in Memorial Bench delivery. www.operationcreekside.org

Vegas Chamber: The Vegas Chamber is focused on helping Nevada businesses succeed and create jobs. From the EDGE (Entrepreneurship and Development for Growth and Excellence) to MAC (Military Affairs Committee), Vegas Chamber has it all. www.vegaschamber.com