February Luncheon

FEBRUARY LUNCHEON SPEAKER: K2 Energy Solutions, Inc WEDNESDAY, February 15, 2012 ▪ 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM CILI RESTAURANT ▪ 5160 LAS VEGAS BLVD. S. Join TBAN for a presentation from K2 Energy Solutions, Inc. discussing and explaining: Overview of the company background, structure, and operations. Why Nevada. Plans to expand and stay in Nevada Technologies that are leveraged to further/sustain their growth and success. How Southern Nevada can encourage alternate / green energy initiatives and thereby create new jobs in Southern Nevada.

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2011 TechNevada Honors Winners and Nominees

Local technology and business executives recently gathered for the eighth annual TechNevada Honors awards dinner to recognize the companies and individuals leading Las Vegas’ growing technology industry and helping to establish Las Vegas as not just a gaming mecca but a technology hub.

Event sponsors included the Las Vegas Business Press, Zappos, Crescent Solutions, Century Link, Cox Business, LINQ360 and Robert Half Technology.

One hundred people attended the event held at the Springs Preserve on October 19. The common theme throughout the night was that of a positive change in the technology community and a drive to bring more technology companies to Las Vegas.

The 2011 Nominees and Winners included:

2011 Hall of Fame Inductee
Dr. Warren Hioki, College of Southern Nevada
   Nominee: Mark Wayman

CIO of the Year
Sun Chan Moon, Brady Industries
   Nominees: Bob Weaver, Southwest Gas and Bob Schaich, United Health Care

Technology Start Up of the Year
HealthCareScene.com
   Nominee: iAd Media

Tech Company Transplant of the Year
Walls360
   Nominee: US Micro Corp

Tech Star in the Public Sector
Jhone Ebert, CTO CCSD

Technology Educator of the Year
Dr. Rama Venkat, UNLV College of Engineering
   Nominee: Dr. Janet Runge, UNLV College of Business

Technology Entrepreneur of the Year
Scott Garrison, LINQ360
   Nominees: John Lynn, Crash Utah and Jeff Grace, Net Effect

Technology Company of the Year
Shift4
   Nominees: Link Technology and Cantor Gaming

Most Promising Early Stage Start-Up Rumgr    Nominees: Tracky and stikki.me

Green Tech Company of the Year
K2 Energy Solutions
   Nominees: Regional Transportation Commission and US Micro Corp

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NCET eWeek NCET's eWeek (or Entrepreneurship Week) celebrates and encourages Nevada's small businesses and entrepreneurs. During eMonth, numerous organizations ranging from large firms to nonprofits hold events that include open houses, brown bag lunches, seminars, and meet-and-greets. For more information, please visit www.NCETeWeek.org. eWeek is coordinated by NCET, Nevada's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, a statewide organization that connects Nevadans to the resources they need to succeed.