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SUMMARY:Reno Sparks Journey Into Business
DESCRIPTION:Come learn what it takes to build a small business in a collaborative process with Native entrepreneurs just like yourself. We’ll be building a mock CO.STARTERS Canvas so you’re prepared when you’re ready to launch your business. \nThis isn’t just for newbies.  If you want to launch a new product or move into a new business or geographical area\, the CO.STARTERS Canvas can be invaluable in getting your priorities strait before you start.  We’ll also be integrating technology and showing how AI can help you fill out your canvas.  The workshop will feature giveaways\, prizes\, snacks and more with attendance! \nThe Reno Sparks Journey into Native Business powered by CO.STARTERS will take place Wednesday\, March 5th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  Registration is open to all community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button above and fill in your information. \nThe Workshop will be held at the Reno Sparks Indian Colony Multipurpose Room which is located 34 Reservation Road in Reno\, Nevada. \nFor more information\, please contact our community host Michael Ondelacy\, the RSIC Director of Community Property Management.  He can be reached at 775-785-1363 ext. 5405 or by sending him an email at mondelacy@rsic.org. \nYou can also reach out to Mark Thompson from the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-803-7550 or at mark@idrsinc.org. \nAbout Your Presenter: \nMark Thompson serves the Executive Director of Indian Dispute Resolution Services.  He also guides the IDRS Acorn Project\, IDRS’ microenterprise development program\, where he provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to Native American entrepreneurs and works with businesses operated by Native American tribes to conduct feasibility studies\, develop business plans\, establish internal accounting procedures and secure grant funding to further economic development through the creation of small businesses in Indian Country. \nOutside of his work for IDRS\, Mark has formally been involved in several small businesses including a real estate company\, a restaurant\, and a mobile disc jockey service.  Mr. Thompson received his BS in Business from University of California\, Berkeley and completed the Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives outside Sacramento\, California where he and his wife Mandi operate a small horse boarding facility and are raising two children\, Zane and Marina. \nThis workshop is funded by the USDA Rural Development\, the Small Business Administration\, the Elevate Initiative\, and the Bank of America Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
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LOCATION:Reno Sparks Tribal Administration Building\, 34 Reservation Road\, Reno\, NV\, 89502\, United States
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