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After a visit to Nevada Naturals, you might never look at salad the same way again.Tom Blount, who owns Nevada Naturals with his brother John, guides a visitor down greenhouse rows brimming with microgreens and lettuces grown hydroponically — that is, in a nutrient solution instead of soil. He snaps off leaves here, flower buds there, offering up everything for tasting.

Wild Japanese spinach delivers a peppery finish. Bronze fennel leaves have a sharper licorice flavor than familiar fennel bulbs. Merlot lettuce is intensely bitter and smudged purple-green. Micro basil furnishes a powerful perfume. Minuscule mustard flowers seem mild at first, but three bites in — whoosh! — the heat arrives. Read full story:

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Wednesday, September 10, 2008 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Join us for drinks, appetizers and networking with 75-100 EDAWN members and guests.   This is your chance to rub elbows with executives from northern Nevada ’s hottest companies. Meet executives from newly expanded or located companies. Hear the inside story about why they recently expanded/located to the region.

Location: Offices of Blue Moon Advertising & Promotions, 548 California Ave.
Cost: $20 for EDAWN Members; $30 for Non-Members  or for anyone at the door.

For more information contact Sarah Woodman at (775) 829.3712.

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The 8th Annual Silver & Gold Venture Capital Conference presented by NCET, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, and Golden Capital Network introduces a dynamic network of active investors to exciting early-stage growth companies.

The conference features a full day of innovation showcase sessions, as entrepreneurs pitch their business plans to panels of angel investors and venture fund partners who will evaluate their presentations.

* Seed Stage Startups
* Software and Internet Services
* Communications Technology
* Life Sciences & Biotechnology
* Clean Technology
* New Media/Web 2.0

Plan to Present

Entrepreneurs wishing to present at the conference should apply now. After screening by a selection committee to ensure quality, qualified entrepreneurs will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a $695 presenting company fee, which includes complimentary conference registration, a 10-minute presentation to a panel of qualified investors, and one-page summary in the conference binder. A maximum of 40 companies will be selected, so it is important to complete your application as early as possible.

PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

Plan to Attend

* 8th Annual Silver & Gold Venture Capital Conference Only $325
* Dinner Only $75
* Combined Conference and Dinner $395

Plan to Sponsor

Become a sponsor and enjoy privileged access to our network of investors and entrepreneurs. Please contact Dave Archer at Dave@NCET.org or (775) 315-7635

SPSONSORSHIP PACKAGE

A survey of Washoe County business and financial services, life sciences and software companies indicates continued job growth and expansion over the  next three years.  The Business Builders phase two survey reports future expansion resulting in 550 new jobs, 100,000 additional square footage and $39 million in new capital investment by 2011. 

The survey comes during an economic slowdown nationally and locally and Reno/Tahoe economic development officials say the forecasted growth indicates executive confidence in the market. Read more:

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Seize the opportunity to showcase your products and services to an enthusiastic audience at the annual Northern Nevada Regional Business and Technology Show, Thursday, September 18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks.  More than 800 business and industry professional will be on hand providing you with the perfect opportunity to generate leads, development innovative partnerships, expand knowledge of your product or service, uncover new business resources and increase your business presence. 

Join more than 100 Greater Reno-Tahoe companies from industries including: Clean Energy / Sustainable Living; Education and Training Resources; Financial and Lending Institutions; Health and Wellness Services; Hospitality and Tourism; Manufacturing; Technology; and Workforce and Job Opportunities.

For more information, call 775-883-4413 or visit online.

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