Success in Reno: Navigating Your Resources, Connections, and Opportunities in Reno

Success in Reno:  Navigating Your Resources, Connections, and Opportunities in 2026
Hosted by WBEC-West | Reno Forum

Date: November 5, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Location: John Tulloch Business Building, College of Business, University of Nevada, Reno, 201 E 9th St, Reno, NV 89512 (In-Person Event)

Exact room location will be shared after you have successfully registered. 

Event Overview

Join WBEC-West’s Reno Forum for an engaging evening designed to connect women business owners, students, and entrepreneurs with resources, insights, and inspiration.

Attendees will explore the newly opened John Tulloch Business Building, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at the University of Nevada, Reno’s latest business facilities. Representatives from UNR’s Career Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will share the latest resources available to business owners, along with opportunities for students and professionals to engage with the Reno business community.

This event also introduces the Reno Forum, highlighting upcoming programs and initiatives designed to support women business owners in the region. Light refreshments and raffles will be provided, offering a relaxed environment for networking, learning, and collaboration.

Key Takeaways

• Tour the new UNR College of Business facility and see resources available for women entrepreneurs

• Learn about business resources through presentations from UNR Career Center and SBDC

• Connect with other women business owners, students, and local business leaders

• Gain insights into Reno Forum initiatives and events planned for 2026

Who This Event Is For

• Women Business Owners

• Certified WBEs and supplier diversity partners

• Female students from Ozmen Entrepreneurship, business fraternities, and related groups

• Entrepreneurs and community members seeking to learn about resources and networking opportunities

The Challenge This Event Helps Solve

Many business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are unsure how to access local resources or engage with university programs that can support growth.

This event bridges that gap by:

• Highlighting available resources at UNR and local business organizations

• Facilitating connections between students, WBEs, and business leaders

• Offering insights on navigating the Reno business landscape and maximizing available support

Attendees will leave with:

• Knowledge of key resources for business development in Reno

• Confidence in connecting with local business networks and programs

• Inspiration to engage with WBEC-West’s Reno Forum and the broader business community

Event Participants

• Vasanti Kumar, Regional VP, WBEC-West

• Alice Heiman, Reno Forum

• Monica Coburn, Reno Forum

• Kelly Spallone, Reno Forum

• Representative from the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business

Agenda

• 4:00 PM: Arrival and meet in 1st floor lobby

• 4:15 PM: Guided tour of the John Tulloch Business Building highlights

• 4:45 PM: Remarks from UNR representatives about resources for the business community

• 5:00 PM: WBEC-West program with light refreshments

• 6:00 PM: Adjourn

For questions about this event, contact [email protected]