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May 14, 2009 - 9:00 pm

Workshop to aid applicants

The Nevada State Contractors Board business assistance program, which provides guidance with the contractors’ license application process, is accepting reservations for a free workshop scheduled for 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the Henderson office, 2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200.

Participants will receive the necessary information to complete the contractor’s license application process. In addition, applicants will have the opportunity to have their applications reviewed by staff before submitting them for approval.

Nevada requires that all contractors be licensed.

For more information or reservations, contact Lisa Bedsole, licensing consultant, at 486-1100, ext. 1120, or by e-mail at lbedsole@nscb.state.nv.us.

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