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Latin Chamber of Commerce • EXPOSURE • REFERRALS • LEADS (702) 385-7367 • lvlcc.com The basics Calendar of events For event consideration please email us at research@vegasinc.com. Deadline is 20 days before publication. Monday, Oct. 14 Startup Grind presentation Time: 6 p.m. Cost: $25 Location: UNLV Startup Business Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Email Michael Terpin at michael@socialradius.com Scott Purchell, CEO of FundAmerica, will offer tips about how startup companies can find funding. Tuesday, Oct. 15 Henderson Chamber networking breakfast Time: 7 a.m. Cost: $20 for members; $50 for non-members Location: Wingate by Wyndham, 3041 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson Information: Call Debi Raffi at 565-8951 or email draffi@hendersonchamber.com Location: The Renaissance Hotel, 3400 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 492-4920 or email lviccevents@lvicc.org The Indian Chamber of Commerce will host a discussion about health care in Nevada and how it will affect independent practices, small group practices and patients. Foundations for Success: David Markman Time: 9 a.m. Cost: Free to Henderson Chamber of Commerce members Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call Debi Raffi at 565-8951 or email draffi@hendersonchamber.com David Markman, an attorney with Greenberg Traurig, will talk about personal industries, bankruptcy and criminal defense. A $25 fee will be charged to no-shows. "DEALing in Las Vegas" Brian W. Burton, president and CEO of Three Square Food Bank, will talk about hunger in Southern Nevada and ways people can help during a presentation titled, "Together We Can Feed Everyone." Time; 12:30 Cost: $70 for NAIOP members; $90 for non-members Location: The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas Information: Visit NAIOP.org/upcoming_events University Forum: "How Thirsty Are You?" The Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) will host a conference to help commercial brokers find and close deals. Brokers from several companies will discuss recently closed sales. Time: 7:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Barrick Museum at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call Phyllis Thompson at 895-3041 or email liberalarts@unlv.edu Daniel Gerrity, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and construction at UNLV, will discuss how population growth is straining water supplies and how treated wastewater can combat shortages. "3 Generations of American Writers" 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. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: UNLV Student Union, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call Maritza White at 895-5542 or email blackmountaininstitute@unlv.edu Author George Saunders will lecture on writing fiction and talk about the careers of Malie Chapman, his former student, and Douglas Unger, his former teacher. 20131014_VI18_F.indd 18 Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 641-5822 The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce will host a business mixer at the View. Friday, Oct. 18 Las Vegas Latin Chamber luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $50 Location: Culinary Academy of North Las Vegas, 710 W. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas Information: Visit LVLCC.com or call 385-7367 Emilio Prada, executive vice president and chief brand officer for AARP, will discuss how Hispanic business leaders can build community awareness. Wednesday, Oct. 16 Saturday, Oct. 19 TBAN luncheon Henderson Business Connection and Expo Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $45 Location: Fogo de Chao, 360 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit TBAN.com/events Time 9 a.m. Cost: $10 Location: Valley Freeway Commerce Center, 7585 Commercial Way, Henderson Information: Call Debi Raffi at 565-8951 or email draffi@hendersonchamber.com Scott Garrison, president and founder of the Integration Center, will discuss how the local tech scene is contributing to discoveries worldwide. Thursday, Oct. 17 "Changing Landscape of Health Care in Nevada" Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $40 18 Business Blend at the View The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Henderson Business Connection and Expo, which will including two panels discussions: "The Affordable Care Act: Planning for a Change" and "Economic Development Perspectives." There will also be a business networking expo featuring 80 companies. | 14 October 2013 | 10/10/13 2:31:36 PM