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information please call 990-2443 or visit For advertising The Data or The Docket research@vegasinc.com or call 259-4197 Send your info for THEBASICS Calendar of events For event consideration please email us at research@vegasinc.com. Deadline is 20 days before publication. MONDAY, JULY 30 GET TO THE TOP OF GOOGLE™ Affordable, Effective • Website Design • SEO • Social Media Marketing • Call today for a FREE written assessment of how well your website is working for you! 702-836-3278 www.lasvegasbestseo.com Lean Manufacturing Workshop (in Spanish) Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $299 Location: UNLV Stan Fulton IGI Building, 801 E. Flamingo Road Information: Mary Arbutina at 592-4569 or marbutina@nevadaie.com The purpose of Lean Manufacturing is to strengthen manufacturing firms by reducing material waste, time and processes. This Lean Manufacturing workshop uses a bilingual approach to training. The workshop is offered again in Spanish on July 31 at the same time and location. Grants are available through the Nevada State Energy Sector Partnership. Contact Mary Arbutina for additional details. TUESDAY, JULY 31 Health Care Reform Workshop Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Insphere Insurance Solutions, 5888 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 101 Information: 220-7066 Insphere Insurance Solutions is hosting a health care reform workshop at its Las Vegas office to inform attendees about how the current health care reform will affect consumers. Seating is limited on a first-come basis and refreshments will be served. Attendees will be entered to win an HP printer. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1 Small Business Check-Up: Money/Finance & Marketing Time: 8:30-11:45 a.m. Cost: $10 (includes continental breakfast) Location: DRI, 755 E. Flamingo Road Information: Dianne Bilderback at 595-1123 or dbilderback@nevadaie.com The Small Business Check-Up is designed to assist owners and business managers in developing an action plan to improve their business operations. This check-up is aimed at showing attendees successful ways to identify financial and marketing resources. Chamber Connections Time: 5:30-7 p.m.; exclusive to Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce members Location: Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 6671 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 300 Information: 641-5822 Chamber Connections is a place for business professionals to come together to grow their networks and businesses by sharing contacts, referrals and ideas. Members meet twice a month with other business professionals to learn ways to network and incorporate social media into their activities and to help each other grow their businesses through referrals. THURSDAY, AUG. 2 Lean Manufacturing Workshop (in English) Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p .m. Cost: $299 Location: UNLV Stan Fulton IGI Building, 801 E. Flamingo Road 18 Information: Mary Arbutina at 592-4569 or marbutina@nevadaie.com Companies use Lean techniques to go green and minimize waste. The eight wastes are described with recommendations for reduction in each area. Examples are eliminating overproduction of product and reducing defects. Energy reductions are affected by reducing transportation needs and using material more efficiently. CEO-CFO Group Networking Luncheon Time: 12-1p.m. Cost: $38 for members ($48 for non-members) Location: Maggiano's at Fashion Show Mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 2144 Information: Frank Spady at 463-0977 Melissa Warren, managing partner of Faiss Foley Warren, and Nancy Higgins, marketing consultant for Symphony Park, are the guest speakers at the CEO-CFO Group's networking luncheon. Warren and Higgins will provide a presentation titled, "Rediscover Downtown and Symphony Park Update. " FRIDAY, AUG. 3 State of the Chamber Address Time: 12 p.m. (doors open at 11:30 a.m.) Cost: $45 Location: Milan Grand Ballroom at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South Information: 565-8951 or sesau@hendersonchamber.com The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the Chamber Address. Scott Muelrath, executive director and CEO of the Henderson Chamber, will discuss issues important to Henderson businesses. "Glow Ball" Golf Tournament Time: 7:30 p.m. (buffet starts at 6 p.m.) Location: Silverstone Golf Club, 8600 Cupp Drive Information: 998-4905 or ronnie@blindcenter.org The tournament, with proceeds to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada, will follow a four-person shotgun scramble format. The Blind Center of Nevada assists blind and visually impaired people of all ages reach their highest physical, social, intellectual and economic potential. TUESDAY, AUG. 7 VYP Morning Buzz Time: 7:30-9 a.m. Location: Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 6671 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 300 Information: 586-3833 The Vegas Young Professionals Morning Buzz allows attendees a chance to network with fellow young professionals before heading to work. Lean Office SNV Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $299 Location: UNLV Stan Fulton IGI Building, 801 E. Flamingo Road Information: Mary Arbutina at 592-4569 or marbutina@nevadaie.com The full-day Lean Office Training workshop mixes a classroom setting with an interactive live simulation. Lean can help reduce lead time, increase productivity and improve quality in the office. | 30 JULY 2012 | Home & Business Computer Repair Honest, Reliable Same Day Service Competitive Prices 855-NV-PCFIX (855-687-2349) NVpcfi x.com