The Small Business Connector is a one-stop resource for small business owners and entrepreneurs starting or growing a business in the City of North Las Vegas!
The North Las Vegas Small Business Connector is a one-stop hub inside North Las Vegas City Hall for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Our team of professionals help businesses launch and expand, provide loans at subprime rates for business development and growth, and connect job seekers with employers.
North Las Vegas small business owners and entrepreneurs can meet with a variety of partners collaborating on the North Las Vegas Small Business Connector to gain funding, resources and knowledge.
Learn about one of the success stories here.
UNLV Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
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Bilingual staff available
Who can benefit from the SBDC?
- Current and potential business owners
What does the SBDC do?
- Assists small businesses with financial, marketing, production, organization, engineering and technical problems and feasibility studies
- Provides up-to-date counseling, training and technical assistance in all aspects of small business management
- Arranges training and educational programs, advisory services, publications, financial programs and contract assistance
North Las Vegas Revolving Loan Fund, (Access Community Capital)
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Who can benefit from the North Las Vegas Revolving Loan Fund?
- Small businesses (50 or fewer employees with $2 million maximum annual revenue)
- Preference for minority business enterprises, women business enterprises and veteran-owned businesses
What does Access Community Capital do?
- Provides 1-year to 3-year loan term on loans between $1,000-$45,000
- Applicants, if they qualify for a loan, must complete an orientation and ongoing counseling curriculum administered by the SBDC
- 4-7% interest rate based on underwriting (6% average target)
Employ NV Business Hub
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Bilingual staff available
Who can benefit from the Employ NV Business Hub?
- Small business owners with employment and training needs
What does the Employ NV Business Hub do?
- Connects business owners and employers with resources to reboot and grow at no cost to their bottom line
- Provides employers access to financial resources, training programs, talent development resources, staff recruitment campaigns, and more.
- Enables access to a large pool of job seekers who are ready to work
More Services Available
In advance of your visit and/or while at City Hall, conduct other business related to your new or growing small business efficiently and conveniently.
- Apply for a business license or permit
- Register with the Secretary of State (online, not in person)
- Meet with the Economic Development team
The North Las Vegas Small Business Connector is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is part of the City of North Las Vegas' ongoing efforts to assist workers, families and businesses impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic through the smart and effective use of federal aid within the community.
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