March 18, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Alebrijes by Chef Paco | Fremont Street

Celebrate Nevada’s small business community at Nevada SBDC Day 2026, a statewide gathering honoring the entrepreneurs, advisors, partners, and champions who help drive Nevada’s economy forward. Plus, receive a free professional headshot to level up your business profile!

SBDC Day is part of a national celebration recognizing Small Business Development Centers across the country and the new and existing businesses they support. In Nevada, that work touches more than 350,000 small businesses, representing 99.2% of all businesses statewide.

The evening will bring together small business owners, ecosystem partners, Nevada SBDC advisors and staff, policymakers, and community leaders for a celebration of Nevada small business focused on impact, insight, and connection.

Program highlights include:

• Welcome remarks from Winnie Dowling, Nevada SBDC State Director
• Remarks from Vice President of Government and Community Engagement at the University of Nevada, Reno Michael Flores
• Remarks from U.S. SBA District Director Saul Ramos
• Nevada SBDC Small Business Awards, recognizing outstanding client businesses and legislative champions
• Open networking with Nevada’s small business community
• SBDC Headshot Photobooth

In 2025 alone, Nevada SBDC provided free, confidential advising to 3,917 clients across 13 offices statewide, helping businesses invest $31.9 million, support 14,030 jobs, and launch 249 new businesses. Nevada SBDC Day is an opportunity to bring those numbers to life through the stories, people, and partnerships shaping Nevada’s small business landscape.

Space is limited. RSVP today to be part of Nevada SBDC Day 2026.
Parking at the Neonopolis is included for all attendees.

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