BUSINESS RESOURCE PARTNERS

Business resource partners of the Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce proudly offer complimentary and low-cost services to members. These services include expert counseling, educational programs, essential tools, and practical training to empower businesses. By leveraging these resources, members gain valuable insights and support to achieve their entrepreneurial goals and enhance their professional growth. Business resource partners include: Harry Reid International Airport, Nevada Business Opportunity Fund, Nevada Department of Business and Industry (B&I), Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), Nevada Veterans Business Outreach Center (NVBOC), Nevada Women's Business Center (NWBC), Office of Small Business Advocacy, SCORE Las Vegas, Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Development Center (SBDC), University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE), UNLV Patent & Trademark Resource Center, and Vegas PBS.

Veterans Business & Economic Development:

A subsidiary of InterAlliance LTD and the first Nevada-based designated business development service for veterans, transitioning service members and reserve. 

Nevada SBDC:

Nevada Small Business Development Center is the statewide resource of business development for anyone seeking to start or grow their business. Resource partner of US Small Business Administration www. 

Nevada GOED (Governor's Office of Economic Development):

The Office of Entrepreneurship creates a common platform to highlight new and small business activities in support of statewide economic growth 

US Small Business Administration:

SBA continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise. 

Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC):

The Nevada VBOC program hosts quarterly entrepreneurial development workshops at Nellis Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Fallon, and the surrounding communities. The free workshops are designed to provide the foundational information necessary for participants to evaluate the opportunities and resources available for starting, growing, or recovering a small business.  

Nevada Department of Business & Industry:

The Department of Business and Industry is a cabinet level agency in Nevada State government. Their objective is to encourage and promote the development and growth of business and to ensure the legal operation of business in order to protect consumers by maintaining a fair and competitive regulatory environment. 

SCORE Las Vegas:

SCORE is a national non-profit with more than 8,000 certified volunteers nationwide that are highly skilled in business development offering free business mentoring and more for the life of your business. Resource partner of US Small Business Administration.  

Office of Small Business Advocacy:

OSBA’s mission is to serve as an advocate for small business owners within state government. In coordination with other state agencies, OSBA will serve as a centralized hub, connecting small business owners to available resources and working to resolve challenges and barriers to access. 

Nevada Grow: 

NV Grow is a State of Nevada small business initiative customized for Southern Nevada’s existing businesses. Nevada Grow entrepreneurs to essential data, marketing,  business intelligence resources and more.  

Las Vegas Vet Center:

Offers counseling, confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. There are multiple locations in the Las Vegas valley including Henderson.  

Harry Reid International Airport: 

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBEP) is designed to promote equal contracting opportunities in construction, professional services, and airport concessions. Firms must be certified as a DBE or ACDBE to participate in these programs.