Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Events 2008



Business Success Seminars
May 19
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Registration
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Seminar
Truckee Meadows Development & Training Campus
(5270 Neil Rd. Reno) 
                                                    
This is a 10-month series that started in March for small businesses to learn the
roots of running a successful business from the ground up. Each
class will be taught by certified instructors, and will lead you
through steps to develop and organize your business all the
way from budgeting, forecasting, marketing up to developing
your exit strategy.

May Series Topic: Putting Financial Statements to Work for You

· Accounting Software: recording receipts and sales, and expenditures · How do I read my balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement? · What do the numbers really mean? · How to develop a complete monthly financial package ·What is the difference between income and cash flow?

Instructors: Dan Allen, Vice President, The CFO Group
Ralph Hartmann, President, Hartmann and Associates

Lunch will be provided during the class. Certificates will be available through TMCC for continuing education non-college credits - every 10 hours will earn 1 unit. You will receive a series binder with agendas, hand-outs and resources to use outside of the class.

Cost for each Series:
Members $20
Non-Members $100
TMCC Continuing Education Credits - $15 in addition

Registration Required.

                        For a downloadable registration form - Click Here                     

  For more information & registration, call 337-3044
Executive Series Sponsor Host Sponsor


Seminar Instructor Seminar Instructor

Luncheon Sponsorship Available $1,000 or provide lunch

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Mixer
May 22
5:00 p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Reno Rodeo Association (Livestock Events Center Member Bar)

Let the Rodeo Association show you how to kick your feet up and get a preview of the 2009 Rodeo!

RSVP's strongly requested. Please call 337-3030
and leave names of all attending, company name and phone number

No Cost to attend
(Members Only)

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Business Advocacy Council
May 22
7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Reno Sparks Chamber Board Room

If you would like your voice heard by local and state government officials - please join us for the monthly public policy meeting, where you can ask questions and get answers. Here is where you can make a difference!

Special Guest: Dick Castner, Executive Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Western Region Office.
Mr. Castner will let us know what the U.S. Chamber has been working on in Washington and what successes they have had for the business community.  We will also get a rundown of this year's elections and what we can expect from Congress next year.

No cost to attend - must be a Chamber Member

Please RSVP to 337-3030

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The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Event

Trade Show and Business Expo
May 31, 2008
 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Being Held at
The Reno/Sparks Convention Center
For information and reservation forms click on
Hispanic Chamber Event Information

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Good Morning Breakfasts

August 7, 7:15 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Atlantis Casino Resort

November 6, 7:15 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Atlantis Casino Resort
AARP Morning Sponsor

 

Mixers 2008

June 26, 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
TresImage Salon

July 24, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sky Peaks Adult Living

August 21, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Greater Nevada Credit Union

September 25, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Melting Pot

October 23, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Data Voice & Integration

November 20, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Colonial Bank

December 11, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Aevos Office Suites

 

Business Success Seminars 2008

June Series, June 16
Topic: Budgeting and Forecasting for the Prosperous Business
Instructors: SCORE Counseling

July Series, July 21
Topic: Financing and Getting the Most from Your Banker Relationship
Instructors: Scott Wait, CPA of RS Wait, Chtd.

August Series, August 11
Topic: Effective Sales Strategies

Instructors: Jeff Fisher, Co-Founder, The Success Partners Group
Alice Heiman, Founder, Alice Heiman, LLC

September Series, September 15
Topic: You Don't Need to be a Lawyer to Run a Business, But
You Need to Know the Law

I-9 Instructor: Littler Mendelson
Other Instructors to follow

October Series, October 20
Topic: Marketing, Positioning and New Media: Using Them
to Enhance Your Business
Instructors: Tim Ruffin, Senior Vice President, Colliers International
November Series, November 10
Topic: Best-In-Class Payroll and HR Techniques
Sherri Rice, Executive Director, Access to Healthcare Network
Other Instructors to follow

December Series, December 15
Topic: Developing Your Exit Strategy
Instructor: Scott Wait, CPA of RS Wait, Chtd.

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Luncheons, Golf Tournament 2008

Chamber Championship Golf Tournament
July 14
Wolf Run Golf Course
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Player Registration
9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Awards Luncheon immediately following tournament

 

Salute to Support Services Luncheon
December 5
Host Property TBA
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Luncheon/Program

 

 

Sponsorships for the Reno Sparks Chamber Events are a unique, viable, inexpensive way to connect your company with other member businesses and people.

There are a variety of sponsorships available.

Contact Geneen Hutcherson at 337-3044 or email at geneen@renosparkschamber.org for more information!

If you would like to be the host property or be a sponsor of any of these events - please call 337-3044 for more details!