Entrepreneurship Links

Entrepreneurship Nevada has identified the following Entrepreneurial organizations.

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Educational Organizations

• University of Nevada Reno
• UNR Tech Transfer Office - a partnership focused on assisting researchers and commercial partners via protection and transfer of technological innovation to the commercial marketplace.
• TMCC
• Desert Research Institute - DRI conducts cutting-edge applied research in air, land and life, and water quality across Nevada, the United States and on every continent/li>
• The Nevada Small Business Development Center - A state wide resource for business assistance, including; regulatory compliance and demographic studies.
• UNR Renewable Energy Center - The University of Nevada's Renewable Energy Organization.
• NX LeveL - Provides training classes for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
• E-Tech Charter High School - A high school committed to graduating students with the necessary skills to be successful in college and the workforce.
• The Business Services Group - creates a bridge between the knowledge resources of the University of Nevada, Reno and the needs of the business community.

• The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) - A private/public partnership committed to recruiting and developing business in the Northern Nevada/Tahoe Area.
• Nevada Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET) - A clearinghouse for entrepreneur efforts, programs, and resources.
• C4CUBE - Consists of two business units dedicated to creating jobs, funding business ventures, and building companies. The Center for Unique Business Enterprise (CUBE) is a incubator organization that provides broad services for start up businesses. The Venture Accelerator brings local business and financing groups together.
• Sierra Angels - A group of angel investors whose principal focuses is Northern Nevada, the I-80 corridor, and Northern Nevada.
• Reno Angels - A group of angel investors located in Reno, NV.
• Nevada Microenterprise Initiative
• REA250 - Renewable Energy Accelerator bringing together talented Nevadans to accelerate the state's transformation to renewable energy.
• Professional Saleswomen of Nevada - PSN is a non-profit networking organization whose mission is to attract the finest professional saleswomen in the community for the purpose of enhancing the profession of sales, furthering self-development and building a network of success-minded women sharing a common interest.

• Nevada Commission on Economic Development (NCED) - The State of Nevada's economic development organization.
• The Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization (NIREC) - A public-private partnership dedicated to research and implementation of Renewable Energy in Nevada
• U.S. Small Business Administration
  • U.S. Small Business Administration - Nevada - The Nevada chapter of the Small Business Administration. A federal program that offers services and financing to small businesses.
• SCORE - SCORE the "Counselors of America’s Small Business Owners" is a national association dedicated to helping small business owners form and grow their businesses. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia and Washington D.C., SCORE has 364 chapters in the United States as well as in U.S territories. SCORE is a partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
  • SCORE - Reno Group - The Reno Chapter of SCORE; a national group organization dedicated to giving free business advice and services
• Mobility International USA - Our international exchange, leadership and development programs focus on people with disabilities taking their rightful place in the world community. We are part of a family of people with disabilities and allies sharing our experiences and strategies. Our goal is for those who follow to have a wider and easier path to achieving their human rights.

• Silversky Group - A business specializing in intellectual property and technology transactions
• The Bosma Group - A business specializing in business tax accounting
• Renewable Energy Accelerator - A business group dedicated to making renewable energy happen in Nevada
• Marie Gibson's Site
• Bret Simmons

• Young Professionals Network
  • Reno-Tahoe Young Professionals - Northern Nevada Young Business Professionals Network
  • Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) - A worldwide non-profit networking group for young professionals interested in the energy field
• Wal-Net - UNR Graduate School of Business Network
• EO - A worldwide group of business owners who share best practices and entrepreneurship efforts