Seminars, exhibitors scheduled during annual Entrepreneur Expo

A full panel of business experts, 100 exhibitors and 10 educational sessions are scheduled during Nevada's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology's sixth annual Entrepreneur Expo.

The expo runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Atlantis Casino Resort. The free event is open to the public.

Small business owners and entrepreneurs use the Expo to connect with clients, learn about new technology, hear about new U.S. Small Business Administration funding and network.

Exhibitors include companies such as AT&T, Breakthrough Training, Damar Merchant Services, Jeff Ross Photographer, Marie Gibson Management & Consulting, Nevada State Bank, SmartBrand and Watson Rounds.

Ten seminars will be offered in general- business and marketing tracks.

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Entrepreneur Expo seminar schedule

General Business Track

* Strategies for Starting and Growing your Business: Only Doing the Right Things First! 10:30 a.m. with Matt Westfield and Rod Hosilyk of Startup Growth Strategies.

* Writing a Winning Business Plan. 11:30 a.m. with Gary Valiere of SCORE.

* Product Development & Intellectual Property Why They Matter. 1:30 p.m. with Tim Casey and Jacquelyn Fuzell of SilverSky Group and Trisha Ruby of Synergy Technology.

* Top 10 Legal Pitfalls for Start-Up Companies. 2:30 p.m. with Fritz Battcher of Holland & Hart LLP.

* Selling into Local and Federal Government Markets. 3:30 p.m. with Kathy Agee-Dow of the Nevada Commission on Economic Development's Procurement Outreach Program.

Marketing Track

Emotional Traits and Values to Maximize Your Entrepreneurial Success! 10:30 a.m. with Shandel Slaten of True Life Coaching.

Succeeding In Today's Economy (panel discussion 90 minutes) 11:30 a.m. with Liz Christoffersen of Empower Consulting Group.

The 11 Essentials to Marketing Your Business Online

1:30 p.m. with Kelly Smith of Local Web Traffic Solutions.

The Art of Social Media: What's Trending in Social Media Today?

2:30 p.m. with Lindsay Alford and Vanessa Vancour of Noble Studios.

How to Build Your Brand, Drive Sales and Exhibit Expertise through Public Relations. 3:30 p.m. with Abbi Whittaker of Abbi PR.

For more information, go to www.NCETexpo.org/Reno.