Executive Calendar, Nov. 17

NOV. 18

■ Henderson Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast “Helping to Build the Future of Medicine in Southern Nevada” featuring Dr. Renee Coffman, president and co-founder of Henderson-based Roseman University of Health Sciences. 7 to 9 a.m. Terrace Banquet Halls, 1361 W. Warm Springs Road. $25 members, $45 nonmembers; additional $10 will be charged for walk-ins. For more information, contact Donna Israelson at 702-565-8951 or disraelson@hendersonchamber.com.

NOV. 19

■ Technology Business Alliance of Nevada luncheon featuring Elliot Lewis, chief security architect for the office of the chief technology officer at Dell Software Group. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fogo de Chao, 360 E. Flamingo Road. $45. For more information, call 702-608-2210 or visit www.tban.com.

NOV. 20

■ NAIOP Southern Nevada breakfast member meeting and panel discussion featuring sustainability industry leaders including Bob Coyle, vice president for Republic Services; Jeff LaPour, principal of LaPour; Paul Thomsen, director of the Governor’s Office of Energy; Jennifer Turchin, project manager for Sellen Sustainability; and moderator Dana Berggren, broker, LEED AP, CCIM. 7 to 9 am. The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. $25 members, $40 nonmembers. For more information, call 702-798-7194 or visit www.naiopnv.org.

■ The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, Clark County Education Association, Henderson Chamber of Commerce and Urban Chamber of Commerce present “Where do Business and Teachers Agree?,” featuring special guest speakers Senate Majority Leader Michael Roberson and Assembly Democratic Leader Marilyn Kirkpatrick, who will discuss what’s next for education in the 2015 Nevada Legislature. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., MGM Grand Conference Center Premier Ballroom, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. $30.For more information, contact Veronica Turner at 702-791-0000 or veronicat@lvgea.org.

■ Vegas Young Professionals fusion mixer. 6 to 8 p.m. House of Blues — Crossroads, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. For more information, call 702-641-5822 or visit www.vegasyp.com.

■ ”Winning in the Conceptual Economy” with author Jay Maharjan. In partnership with Global Entrepreneurship Week, Work in Progress and Venture Loft welcome Maharjan, who will discuss how to win in a changing economy. The evening will feature networking, an audience Q&A, meet and greet and book signing. 6 to 8 p.m. Work In Progress, 317 S. Sixth St. $10 at the door. For more information, email 4entrepreneur@gmail.com.

NOV. 21

■ Where’s the Contract? Doing Business with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas featuring UNLV purchasing director Sharrie Mayden. 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Clark County Government Center, first floor, ODC Training Room 3, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Free. To register, call 1-800-240-7094 or visit www.nsbdc.org.

NOV. 21-23

■ Las Vegas Startup Weekend, a weekend-long event, brings together entrepreneurs of different backgrounds, including software developers, marketers, designers, and other enthusiasts. Innevation Center, 6795 Edmond St., third floor. $99. For the complete schedule of events and hours, visit www.lasvegas.startupweekend.org.