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NATIONAL LIceNSINg SerVIceS YOUr TrUSTeD SOUrce FOr ALL BUSINeSS LIceNSeS SB374 MeDIcAL MArIJUANA DISPeNSArY Contact us NOW for your consultation today! 702.227.7393 817 S Main St #100 Las Vegas, NV 89101 | www.NLSlicensing.com The basics Calendar of events For event consideration please email us at research@vegasinc.com. Deadline is 20 days before publication. Monday, Aug. 12 Thursday, Aug. 15 CFMA Las Vegas luncheon: Wade Gochnour "Community Initiatives for Improving Public Education in Southern Nevada" Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $35 for members; $45 for non-members Location: Lawry's the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call Anne Gilroy at 759-4007 or email anne.gilroy@mcgladery.com Wade Gochnour, of Howard and Howard, will talk about his experience as a business law attorney in a presentation titled, "A Primer of Liens, Prompt Pay and Public Works." Tuesday, Aug. 13 "The Future of Sustainable Healthcare" Time: 7 a.m. Cost: $20 for members; $35 for non-members Location: Desert Living Center at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Visit USGBCNV.org Dr. Jeff Ng, Lee Brennan, Steve Carroll and Mike Walsh will discuss sustainable heath care facilities. Ng is a family practice physician; Brennan works for the AIA Cuningham Group, which focuses on health care innovation and sustainability; Carroll is an engineer at Glumac; and Walsh is a project director for Kitchell, a construction management and general contracting company. The event is hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council. Clean Energy Summit Time: 9 a.m. Cost: $225 Location: Mandalay Bay, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Visit CleanEnergySummit.org NEED SOME ADVICE? ASK AN EXPERT. Taking business to a new level with innovative advertising and marketing solutions. JEFF JACOBS Account Executive P: 702.990.2582 C: 702.235.8800 jeff.jacobs@gmgvegas.com Ask how your company can gain a competitive edge. The Clean Energy Summit will bring together leaders in sustainability and green energy to discuss energy options for Southern Nevada. Sen. Harry Reid will speak. The all-day event also includes an exhibitor fair and workshops. Wednesday, Aug. 14 North Las Vegas breakfast Time: 7:30 a.m. Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members Location: Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 641-5822 or visit LVChamber.com North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee, who took office July 1, will talk about his plans to help North Las Vegas' business community. The event is hosted by the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. "Marketing Resources Revealed" workshop Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Lied Library at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call Angela Ayers at 895-2277 or email angela.ayers@unlv.edu Small business leaders can network and make connections while learning how to use resources at UNLV libraries. The workshop will focus on how library research tools can help business owners market to potential customers. RSVPs are required. Register by emailing bookit@unlv.edu or calling 895-2286. 18 20130812_VI18_F.indd 18 Time: 7 a.m. Cost: $35 for members; $45 for non-members Location: The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call the NAIOP office at 798-7194 or visit NAIOPNV.org Terri Johnson, vice president of community development for the United Way of Southern Nevada, will moderate a panel discussion focused on ways the community can help improve public education in Southern Nevada. Panelists include Pat Skorkowsky, superintendent of the Clark County School District; Carolyn Edwards, a School District trustee; Judi Steele, president of the Public Education Foundation; and Nelson Araujo, senior director of the Las Vegas Healthy Communities Coalition. The event is hosted by the Commercial Real Estate Development Association. "Building a Capabilities Statement: The Resume for Your Business" Time: 9 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Urban Chamber Business Development Center, 1951 Stella Lake St., Las Vegas Information: Call 775-784-1717 or visit Business.UrbanChamber.org The Nevada Small Business Development Center and the Urban Chamber of Commerce will host a workshop to help people write stronger resumes. Green Chamber of Commerce anniversary celebration Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: $40 Location: Las Vegas Green Chamber of Commerce, 297 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Visit LVGreenChamber.com The Las Vegas Green Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its third anniversary with a networking mixer. Friday, Aug. 16 Latin Chamber luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $50 Location: South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit LVLCC.com The Latin Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon, during which members can network and learn about the benefits of joining the chamber. Monday, Aug. 19 "U.S. Military Relations with Global Allies in an Era of Budgetary Austerity and Emerging World Powers" Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: $40 for WACLV members; $50 for nonmembers Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit WACLV.org Major General Jeffrey Lofgren, retired Lt. Colonel Annette Hackett-Whiteside and Dr. Paul Jabber will talk about the U.S. military's relationship with allies during a World Affairs Council dinner. | 12 AUGUST 2013 | 8/8/13 4:02:43 PM