NCET Biz Tips: Secure Your Business

It is 10 p.m., do you know where your encryption keys are? Be afraid. Be very afraid. Are you hooked yet? Data security actually does not have to be scary or mysterious, but that doesn’t sell papers. It is understandable that this subject would cause so much anxiety for a few reasons.

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Chris Ewing
What NOT to do When Starting a Business

Earlier this month, small business experts and local entrepreneurs gathered at the University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center for the StartUp Financing Panel, hosted by StartUpNV. The panel shared their insights on the ins and outs of financing a new business venture in Northern Nevada.

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Chris Ewing
Tech Workers & The House Buying Decision and Process

For the past several years, there has been a high influx of new tech workers in the Reno area. At some point, you will consider the question of buying vs renting. Not only is it a big financial decision, but you are choosing where you are going to live for the next several years. Here are some process-oriented considerations for that deliberation.

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Chris Ewing
Kieckhefer talks Nevada Tech Caucus, economic development

In December 2018, nine Assembly members and five state senators came together to discuss the current and future state of technology-driven economic development happening in Nevada. Composed of lawmakers from the north and south, the newly formed Tech Caucus is a bicameral, bipartisan group focused on enlightening the Legislature on emerging technology and business-related issues in the upcoming session.

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Chris Ewing
Some of The Coolest Startups From CES in Las Vegas

CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, is an annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, all the heavy hitters in innovation show off new products and technologies in the consumer electronics industry. Amongst the world’s largest companies are some incredible startups, creating products you didn’t even know you needed.

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Chris Ewing
NCET Biz Tips: AIMS Power Keeps the Lights on With Green Energy

More than 19 years ago, AIMS Power founder Bruce de Jong began the company in his garage. Today, the company operates from a facility off of Gateway Drive that is powered by the company’s green products and demonstrates its commitment to sustainable energy use. Here, AIMS manufactures DC to AC power inverters and distributes solar panels, batteries, cables, and other green energy products.

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Chris Ewing