Upcoming Events
May 22nd Business Mixer (Las Vegas, NV)
Join us for an energizing evening of connection, insight, and celebration as we honor National Small Business Month, featuring guest speaker, Saul Ramos, U.S. Small Business Administration, Director for the Nevada District Office!
Ignite & Elevate brings together local entrepreneurs, business leaders, and resource partners for a dynamic mixer focused on growth, innovation, and community. Discover the latest updates and tools available to support your business, forge valuable partnerships, and raise a toast to the spirit of small business success.
SBA’s support of or participation in this event is not an endorsement of any product, service, or entity.
National ACE Conference (New York City, NY)
Join Nevada Small Business Council for the National ACE 2025 Annual Conference
Date:
Friday, September 19, 2025
Location:
New York Marriott Marquis Times Square
1535 Broadway,
New York, NY 10036
Individual registration is required to attend in-person. No Walk-Ins.
**Scholarship Opportunities - please contact janie@goldencatalyst.com for more information
Capitol Hill Day in Washington, D.C.
Nevada Small Business Council members attended the National ACE May Heritage Business Summit in Washington, D.C. on May 15, 2024 at the Department of Commerce.
Pictured here from Nevada are Puoy and Pearl with Senator Barbara Lee's staffers during Capitol Hill Visit on May 16, 2024.
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Helpful Links
Small Business Resource Hub
National Asian and Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce's website dedicated to helping small businesses get access to capital, and information about federal, state, and local programs.
SBA Resources
The Small Business Administration supports entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing access to funding, mentoring, education, and contracting opportunities. SBA helps businesses start, grow, and recover from disasters through programs like low-interest loans, investment capital, and assistance in navigating federal regulations.
Jackpot Joanie's on Spring Mountain (Chinatown)
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the Nevada Small Business Council hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Jackpot Joanie’s on Spring Mountain Road.
ECL owner Ron Winchel and his executive team received welcome messages from Las Vegas City Councilwoman Victoria Seaman; Sonny Vinuya, representing Governor Joe Lombardo; Gerri Schroeder, representing US Congresswoman Susie Lee; and Jackie DeJoya, president of the Nevada Chapter of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations.
In attendance were many members of the Las Vegas Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. The ceremony also included the traditional lion blessing performed by the world-renowned Lohan School of Shaolin, led by Sifu Lance Brazil and Sifu Raul Baugh. This is the 25th Jackpot Joanie’s property and the 34thfor ECL Gaming. The first Jackpot Joanie’s opened on May 28, 2010, on Charleston and Rancho.
Christiana Coughlin, Director of Marketing said, “We are thrilled to join the Chinatown community and welcome everyone! Our guests can expect friendly bartenders, a wide variety of slot machine and video poker, and better odds of winning compared to the bigger casinos!”
Roundtable Discussion with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao in Las Vegas
On January 7, 2020, the Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) hosted a roundtable discussion in Las Vegas with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. The Secretary was joined by National ACE Board Chair and President of CSMI, Dr. Karen Eng; National ACE President and CEO, Chiling Tong; and Jan-Ie Low, Commissioner, President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Held at the Stirling Club, the conversation included Asian American and Pacific Islander community, Nevada Small Business Council members, and other business leaders from Las Vegas who spoke about economic development, entrepreneurship, innovation, and small business issues.
About Us
Who are We?
Our members are real small business owners, dedicated to supporting current small businesses and inspiring the launch of new ones.
Our Mission
Our mission is to champion small business owners across Nevada. We collaborate with government agencies, corporations, national chambers, and organizations to deliver valuable resources that help boost our members' profit margins. Ultimately, we're focused on delivering real results.
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If you're a small business owner ready to elevate your business,
we invite you to join us. Let’s do business—together!