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THE LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAGAZINE   LVCHAMBER.COM   JUNE 2011




BusinessVoice




                                             the

                             ART
                             of doing business
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300



                                                                          President’s Message
        Las Vegas, NV 89119-3290
    702.641.5822 • LVChamber.com
             2011 Board of Trustees
               Executive Committee




                                                                                            M
                  Michael J. Bonner
               Chairman of the Board                                                                                My first week at the helm, I asked you for
               Greenberg Traurig, LLP
                                                                                                                    some personal advice. I wanted to know how
                    Kevin Orrock
                  Chairman-Elect                                                                                    you thought I should approach my new role
    The Howard Hughes Corporation
                                                                                                                    here at the Chamber. Here is some of the
                   Hugh Anderson
 Anderson & Delutri @ Merrill Lynch                                                                                 advice I received from you:
                         Jay Barrett
              The Marnell Companies                                                               •	 Listen,	observe	and	keep	an	open	mind	to	new	ideas	
                       Kevin Burke
      Burke Construction Group, Inc.
                                                                                                  •	 Engage	with	the	business	community	-	be	visible,	bold,	creative,	
                             Steve Hill
                            CalPortland                                                              and	a	strong	and	enthusiastic	advocate	
                 Vicky VanMeetren
       St. Rose Dominican Hospitals,                                                              •	 Be	available,	open,	balanced,	flexible	and	inclusive	
                  St. Martín Campus
                        Nancy Wong
               Arcata Associates, Inc.                                                            •	 Keep	asking	for	feedback	and	employ	a	personal	touch	
                                                       Kristin McMillan
                 Kristin McMillan                      President & CEO
                  President & CEO                                                                 •	 Drive	this	organization	forward	-	determine	goals	and	live	them!	
   Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce

                             Trustees                                                             •	 Take	advantage	of	unique	opportunities	facing	us	in	terms	of	
                         Bob Ansara                                                                  changes	in	political	and	organizational	leadership,	forming	
          Ricardo’s of Las Vegas, Inc.
                                                                                                     meaningful	alliances	for	the	benefit	of	Southern	Nevada	
                        Bob Brown
           Las Vegas Review-Journal
             Senator Richard Bryan
                                                                                                  •	 Focus	on	the	long-term	impacts	of	the	Chamber’s	positions	-	
              Lionel Sawyer & Collins                                                                don’t	be	short	sighted	
                    Marilyn Burrows
                 Cox Communications
                                                                                                  •	 Understand	the	Chamber’s	members,	help	them	connect	with	
                     Tim Cashman
        Las Vegas Harley – Davidson                                                                  each	other	and	help	small	business	
                       Doris Charles
                     Wells Fargo Bank                                                             •	 Each	day:	deep	breathe,	take	an	aspirin,	get	8	hours	sleep,	
                    Cornelius Eason
               Workforce Connections
                                                                                                     exercise	and	drink	two	glasses	of	wine	
                Jonathan Halkyard
  Caesars Entertainment Corporation                                                               •	 And,	last	but	not	least,	Carpe	Diem
                         Dallas Haun
                    Nevada State Bank
                                                       I was inspired by your guidance and have displayed this list in my office. And, while I may not
                     Corey Jenkins
                  SAVMOR Rent a Car                    exercise enough or get my 8 hours sleep, I do aspire to Carpe Diem - each day, every day.
                         Bart Jones
     Merlin Contracting & Developing                    Carpe Diem – two words that sum up the Chamber’s purpose: helping you seize the day. I want
                        Russ Joyner                    to continue the conversation we started last month to ensure the Chamber is helping you achieve
                   Miracle Mile Shops
                                                       your goals.
                William (Bill) Nelson
          Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern
                         Karla Perez                   As you get to know me better, you will learn that I crave feedback and am driven toward positive
                 Valley Health System
                                                       action. To continue listening and engaging and driving things forward, I am now asking you to
                     Gina Polovina
            Boyd Gaming Corporation                    help in a deeper dive.                                                         continued on page 19
                           Dilek Samil


                                                                                                                          What’s inside
                             NV Energy

                        Larry Singer
            Grubb & Ellis - Las Vegas
                  Dr. Neal Smatresk
     University of Nevada, Las Vegas
                   Bruce Spotleson
             Greenspun Media Group
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                                                                                   Chamber News
                                                                                                                     Spotlights
                                                                                                                                          18      Member News
                                                                                                                                                  Anniversaries

                      John Wilson
               MedicWest Ambulance
                                             Cover photo by
                                             Francis + Francis              8    embrace
                                                                                        Artof 16
                                                                                      the                            Calendar of Events   20      Ribbon Cuttings



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                                                                                       doing Business
                                             francisandfrancis.com
                                             Thank you to
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THE LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAGAZINE
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  Volume 31 Number 6                         Costume Design: Dominique Lemieux
Chamber endorsements for
         municipal elections
            The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce endorsed candidates in                                       City of Las Vegas




                                                                                                                                                        F + F AD
            the current municipal elections, including in the races for mayor
            and city council for the City of Las Vegas, City of Henderson and                          Mayor
            the City of North Las Vegas.                                                               Carolyn Goodman
                                                                                                       City Council Ward 3
            The Chamber-endorsed candidates have each made a commitment                                Bob Coffin
            to preserving and enhancing the pro-business environment that
            is vital to rebuilding our economy. It is essential that candidates
                                                                                                          City of Henderson
            who are elected will listen to the business community and
            understand the impact proposed legislation can have on already                             City Council Ward 4
            struggling businesses. Early voting ends on Friday, June 3.                                Sam Bateman
            General Election Day is Tuesday, June 7.

                       For more information regarding the
                                                                                                        City of North Las Vegas
      Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Department
       visit us online at LVChamber.com or contact us at 702.641.5822                                  City Council Ward 4
                                                                                                       Richard Cherchio




        Last                         for small Business excellence
        CaLL                             awards nominations!

          Give your business or a fellow Chamber member the recognition           All qualified nominees are announced on the Chamber’s website
          and exposure it deserves! Nominations for the 2011 Small                and in an upcoming issue of The Business Voice. Finalists, chosen
          Business Excellence Awards (SBEAs) are due by July 4. Take              by a selection committee of volunteers, are broadcasted through
          advantage of this opportunity to publicize your business by             all Chamber media, and will be filmed for a special video
          self-nominating, or nominate a fellow Chamber member for an             presentation to be aired during the Small Business Excellence
          award in one of five categories:                                        Awards luncheon on September 22.

            •	 Non-Profit	of	the	Year                                             At this distinctive luncheon, winners are announced and
            •	 Green	Business	of	the	Year                                         presented with a BizE awards trophy and a special gift package,
            •	 Women	or	Minority-Owned	Business	of	the	Year                       as well as letters from local dignitaries and additional publicity,
                                                                                  including photos and testimonials on the Chamber’s website.
            •	 Small	Business	of	the	Year	(5	or	Fewer	Employees)
            •	 Small	Business	of	the	Year	(25	or	Fewer	Employees)                 For more information on how to nominate a Chamber business
                                                                                  for a Small Business Excellence Award, nomination criteria, or
         “The BizE awards are a terrific way to bring exposure to local
                                                                                  the selection process, visit LVChamber.com/sbea or call Member
          businesses in the Southern Nevada community and celebrate
                                                                                  Services at 702.641.5822.
          their achievements,” says Steve Brooks of Sandler Training, a
          2009 SBEA winner.


4   June 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice                                                                                                     Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice June 2011   5
ChaMber news
               the Chamber needs                                                Chamber
               to hear from                 you
                The Chamber will be conducting its annual membership
                                                                                Membership directories
                                                                                being distributed
                survey during June and July and needs your valuable input
                and insight. This year's survey is an in-depth deep dive        The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce annual Member-
                into your perception of the value you receive through your      ship Directory has been mailed to all members. We
                Chamber membership. When you receive the survey, please         encourage you to use this book as a guide for familiariz-
                respond promptly so we can make sure we capture your            ing yourself with valuable Chamber benefits, programs,
                thoughts and feedback.                                          events and resources. This directory is designed to
                                                                                provide you with a “who’s who” overview of Chamber
                what’s         your
                            Chamber suCCess                                     councils, boards and committees, and provide direction
                story? we want to know!                                         on how you can get involved with the Chamber at the
                                                                                level that suits your business and personal preferences.
               We love hearing stories about how the Chamber has
                                                                                We also encourage you to use this directory as your
                helped members increase business, develop new business
                                                                                own preferred reference guide when planning purchases
                relationships or get more involved in the community.
                                                                                or choosing a service provider. When Chamber mem-
                Has the Chamber helped you in a way that’s worth shar-
                                                                                bers do business with one another, it supports our local
                ing? Maybe you made a contact at a Chamber luncheon
                                                                                economy, the Chamber membership as a whole and it
                that led to a big contract, or you found your company’s
                                                                                provides a significant return on everyone’s Chamber
                newest vice president at a Chamber mixer. Perhaps you
                                                                                membership investment. Many Chamber members
                attended a Chamber seminar that helped you shore up
                                                                                even offer special discounts exclusively to other mem-
                costs and balance your budget or participated in a work-
                                                                                bers – another reason to remember the ABC motto:
                shop that helped you improve your sales and marketing
                                                                                Always Buy Chamber!
                strategies. If the Chamber has played a role in your busi-
                ness success, please send us the details of your story. We’ll
                feature Chamber success stories in future issues of The
               Business Voice and online at LVChamber.com. Please be
                sure to include your name, title, company name and con-          new member–foCused
                tact information. Stories can be sent to Greta Seidman at        wednesday email
                gseidman@LVChamber.com.
                                                                                 beginning June 1

                                                                                 Free, helpful resources to help you run your business
                new Chamber members now                                          will be appearing in your inbox every Wednesday,
                getting more online exposure                                     beginning June 1. This weekly email includes a blog
                                                                                 written by Chamber members with helpful informa-
               If you’re a new Chamber member, we’re taking you
                                                                                 tion and advice, member news, best practices, quick
               online! Every month the Chamber is posting a list of
                                                                                 tips and even some fun tidbits that will help you be
               new Chamber members on LVChamber.com. And as
                                                                                 a more effective business owner and manager. Alos,
               an added benefit, we’re including a link to your business
                                                                                 you can give us your feedback and tell us what is on
               website. This new benefit was designed to enhance your
                                                                                 your mind. Watch for it in the weekly new member-
               Chamber membership and serve as a business promotion
                                                                                 focused Wednesday email.
               tool for new member businesses.




6   June 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice                                                                                  Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice June 2011   7
The	art	of	doing	business	is	actually	the	art	of	connection	 connection,	 those	 actions	 alone	 are	 no	 longer	 enough.	




                                                       Art
           embrace
                                                              –	building	meaningful	relationships	with	customers	and	con- Today,	 success	 comes	 from	 a	 multifaceted	 approach	 to	
                                                              sumers	to	elevate	the	relevancy	of	your	brand.		As	society	 communication,	 marketing	 and	 relationship	 development	
                                                              and	 our	 economy	 evolve,	 so	 must	 the	 way	 we	 approach	 that	is	fluid	and	flexible,	and	promotes	your	business	brand	



                                             the
                                                              our	everyday	business	interactions	-	continually	finding	new	 seamlessly	and	simultaneously	on	a	wide	range	of	levels.
                                                              and	 innovative	 ways	 to	 communicate,	 to	 connect	 and	 to	
                                                              collaborate.                                                           Now	 more	 than	 ever	 marketplace	 success	 depends	 upon	
                                                                                                                                     building	 a	 relationship	 with	 your	 customers	 that	 is	 based	
                                                              Think	about	everything	you	do	to	promote	your	brand,	from	 upon	their	needs	and	their	interests,	and	makes	your	busi-
                                                              traditional	 face-to-face	 networking	 and	 handing	 out	 your	 ness	relevant	to	them.
                                                              business	 card,	 to	 marketing	 and	 advertising	 –	 are	 you	
                                                              just	 going	 through	 the	 motions?	 	 Has	 “business	 as	 usual”	 Successful	 brands	 are	 infusing	 themselves	 into	 the	 lives	
                                                              become	stale	and	boring?		Now	is	the	time	to	refresh	your	 of	 their	 customers	 and	 community.	 The	 marketplace	 is	
                                                              brand.		Invigorate	and	energize	your	business	by	embrac- changing	 –	 social	 media,	 smart	 phones	 and	 other	 hand	
                                                              ing	change.		Market	innovation	conjoined	with	your	creativ- held	devices	-	deliver	information	quickly	and	in	many	ways	
                                                              ity	and	business	niche	can	transform,	energize	and	lift	your	 customized	to	suit	the	user’s	interests.		
                                                              business	to	new	heights	and	stand	apart	in	the	crowd.
                                                                                                                                     In	addition	to	taking	a	fresh	approach	to	traditional	forms	of	
                                                              In	today’s	digital	world,	the	art	form	called	“social	network- business	 connection	 and	 marketing,	 such	 as	 face-to-face	
                                                              ing”	 is	 changing	 the	 culture	 of	 business.	 	 It	 symbolizes	 a	 networking,	trade	shows,	print,	radio	and	television	adver-
                                                              fundamental	 shift	 in	 the	 way	 we	 are	 now	 communicating.	 tising	and	websites,	social	media	is	adding	new	modes	of	
                                                                                                                                   	
                                                              Social	 media	 is	 not	 only	 redefining	 the	 way	 we	 connect	 marketing	options	that	can	help	your	brand	soar.
                                                              and	engage	with	others	on	a	social	basis,	it	is	dramatically	
                                                              changing	 the	 way	 consumers	 hear	 about,	 talk	 about	 and	 We	are	in	an	era	of	building	relationships;	consumers	want	
                                                              recommend	products	and	services.		For	businesses,	these	 to	connect	with	brands	for	which	they	have	a	personal	af-
                                                              changes	present	a	true	opportunity	to	elevate,	energize	and	 finity.		Price	alone	are	no	longer	enough	to	drive	business;	
                                                              enhance	your	business.                                                 more	and	more	customers	are	seeking	an	experience	that	
                                                                                                                                     goes	beyond	transactions.		
                                                              Particularly	exciting,	social	media	gives	small	businesses	a	
                                                              new	platform	to	effectively	compete	with	larger	companies	 While	at	first	glance	this	new	world	of	fast	moving	commu-
                                                              that	 traditionally	 have	 had	 a	 marketing	 advantage	 due	 to	 nication	modes	-	Twitter,	Facebook,	YouTube	–	may	seem	
                                                              relatively	large	budgets	for	advertising	campaigns.		Social	 intimidating	and	overwhelming,	if	you	step	back	and	think	
                                                              media	is	a	kind	of	marketplace	“equalizer”,	allowing	entre- about	the	mechanics	of	these	new	tools,	you	will	begin	to	
                                                              preneurs,	start-ups	and	small	companies	to	launch	market- see	how	you	can	effectively	incorporate	them	into	how	your	
                                                              ing	campaigns	cost-effectively,	broadly	and	easily.                    business	works.		

                                                              While	 nothing	 beats	 getting	 out	 into	 the	 marketplace	 and	 Technology	 has	 continuously	 evolved	 over	 the	 ages,	




                                                              ofBusiness
                                                              meeting	 new	 potential	 customers	 and	 making	 a	 personal	 and	 businesses	 that	 have	 endured	 have	 embraced	 the	




                                                                                              doing
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network
                                                                                                        attraction	 to?	 	 Are	 there	 people	 you	 follow	 on	 Twitter	 or	entrepreneurs	and	small	businesses.		There	is	no	corporate	
                                                                                                        Facebook	or	on	the	Internet	who	you	enjoy?		How	are	other	          structure	or	legal	department	that	has	to	approve	your	plan.	           	
                                                                                                        companies	 and	 entrepreneurs	 doing	 it?	 	 Adapt	 their	 best	    It’s	 just	 you,	 your	 vision,	 your	 creativity,	 your	 voice.	 	 You	
                                                                                                        practices	in	a	way	that	fits	your	style	and	brand.                  can	position	yourself	and	your	brand	as	friendly,	approach-
                                                                                                                                                                            able,	 innovative,	 irreverent,	 in-the-know,	 altruistic,	 artistic,	
                                                                                                        Evaluate	what	you	are	doing	already.		Get	inspired	by	the	 community-minded	–	or	any	combination.		The	possibilities	
           possibilities	of	new	technologies,	and	figured	out	how	to	use	them	to	promote	their	         artistry	 of	 your	 business	 –	 embrace	 the	 natural	 passion	 are	limitless.
           companies,	 and	 to	 ensure	 continued	 relevancy	 in	 the	 marketplace.	 	 The	 printing	   you	 have	 for	 your	 business,	 the	 excitement	 that	 originally	
           press,	telegraph,	radio,	telephone,	television,	fax	machines	---	all	of	these	tools	were	    led	 you	 to	 believe	 in	 what	 you	 are	 doing,	 and	 capture		 The	Las	Vegas	Chamber	of	Commerce	is	here	to	help	you.	                   	
           at	one	time	new	and	unfamiliar.	And	with	every	one	of	these	changes,	businesses	             that	enthusiasm.	                                                   The	Chamber	continues	to	be	a	resource	to	proactively	help	
           that	wanted	to	survive	and	grow	learned	how	to	adapt	and	adopt	in	order	to	compete.                                                                              members	 make	 connections	 and	 build	 their	 businesses,	
                                                                                                        In	some	ways,	infusing	personality	into	a	brand	is	easier	for	 and	the	area	of	social	networking	is	no	exception.
           But	it	can	be	intimidating.		It’s	a	new	world	for	the	generations	whose	brains	are	not	
           hard-wired	to	conceptualize	communication	as	a	series	of	virtual	and	very	public	con-
           versations.		While	running	away	or	ignoring	these	trends	may	
           be	tempting,	it	would	be	a	missed	opportunity	and	perhaps	
           even	a	strategic	mistake.

           Overlaying	 these	 new	 communication	 platforms	
           can	 quickly	 broaden	 your	 reach	 and	 add	 new	
           dimensions	 to	your	business.		The	potential	
           payoffs	 are	 huge	 –	 but	 they	 do	 require	
           fresh	 thinking,	 innovation	 and	 creativ-
           ity	 in	 using	 them	 to	 their	 full	 poten-
           tial.	 	 They	 may	 require	 you	 to	 let	
           go	 of	 old	 thought	 processes	
           and	 challenge	 yourself	 to	 think	
           differently,	 approach	 your	 busi-
           ness	 from	 a	 new	 angle.	 	 This	
           exercise	 in	 itself	 can	 give	 you	
           a	powerful	new	perspective	on	
           your	business.

           Step	 back…	 think	 of	 all	 of	 the	
           tools	that	you	have	at	your	dis-
           posal,	educate	yourself	and	ob-
           serve	how	others	are	succeed-
           ing,	 and	 then	 begin	 to	 build	
           your	own	orchestrated	strategy.	

          You	don’t	need	to	do	everything	
          at	once.		Pick	one	or	two	ways	
          to	get	started.		Find	examples	
          to	 follow.	 	 Are	 there	 particular	
          brands	 you	 feel	 a	 personal	



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stAnd out                                                                                                            expo                                                                       business
                                                                                                                                                                                                          expo 2011

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                                                              Through	 the	 recently-launched	 Chamber	 University	
                                                              series,	 the	 Chamber	 is	 focused	 on	 helping	 you	 learn,	
                                                              understand	and	incorporate	social	media	into	your	every	
                                                              day	 business	 plans.	 	 We	 will	 soon	 be	 launching	 even	
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     dATe:
                                                              more	classes	to	bring	you	up-to-speed	on	how	to	best	                                                                                          Wednesday,	June	22
                                                              use	this	new	technology	to	benefit	your	business.
                                                                                                                               THe gReATesT sHoW
                                                                                                                               in business
                                                              As	 social	 media	 further	 expands	 and	 evolves,	 the	
                                                              Chamber	 will	 continue	 to	 embrace	 these	 new	 connec-
                                                              tion	 tools	 and	 strive	 to	 demonstrate	 best-practices	 on	
                                                              how	to	incorporate	social	media	into	your	marketing	and	
                                                                                                                                                                                                              LocATion:
                                                                                                                               Nearly	 2,000	 business	 professionals	 will	 come	 to-
                                                              communication	strategies.                                        gether	 at	 the	 World	 Market	 Center	 Las	 Vegas	 on	                	World	Market	Center	Las	Vegas	–		
                                                                                                                               June	 22	 to	 be	 part	 of	 one	 of	 the	 best	 networking	
                                                              It’s	 an	 ever-changing	 world.	 Businesses	 that	 allow	
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Building	C,	
                                                                                                                               events	of	the	year	—	Business	Expo	2011,	“The	Art	
                                                              themselves	the	freedom	to	embrace	innovation	and	con-            of	Doing	Business.”	                                                      	495	S.	Grand	Central	Pkwy.		
                                                                                  tinuously	 look	 for	 creative	 ways	 to	
                                                                                        differentiate	 their	 brand	 while	    In	 a	 competitive	 market,	 companies	 can	 blend	 to-                  Food	booths	and	exhibits	open:		
                                                                                            still	delivering	on	the	prom-      gether	in	the	minds	of	consumers	to	the	point	where	                              Noon	-	5:00	p.m.	
                                                                                              ise	 of	 their	 core	 value	     your	company	may	be	hard	to	distinguish	from	your	
                                                                                                proposition	 are	 discov-      competition.	 The	 solution?	 Creating	 brand	 aware-
                                                                                               ering	 the	 new	 formula	       ness	–	and	Business	Expo	is	the	place	to	do	it!	Expo	
                                                                                               for	success.                    gives	you	the	opportunity	to	give	potential	customers	
                                                                                                                               and	business	contacts	a	visual,	hands-on	experience	
                                                                                                                               with	your	company.	This	gives	you	the	chance	to	set	
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Admission:
                                                                                                                               yourself	apart	and	define	what	it	is	that	makes	your	                    $10.00	and	your	business	card.		
                                                                                                                               business	better	than	your	competition.
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Open	to	members	and	non-members	
                                                                                                                               One	of	the	great	things	about	Business	Expo	is	that	                Ticket(s)	may	be	purchased	by	visiting		
                                                                                                                               everyone	is	there	for	the	same	purpose:	to	network	
                                                                                                                               and	 connect.	 Every	 year,	 Business	 Expo	 brings	 to-               LVChamber.com/business-expo		
                                                                                                                               gether	exhibitors,	food	vendors,	consumers	and	busi-
                                                                                                                                                                                                  or	by	calling	702.641.5822 and	asking	for	
                                                                                                                               ness	owners	looking	to	establish	productive	business	
                                                                                                                               relationships.	 Nearly	 200	 exhibitors	 will	 be	 show-                         Member	Services.	
                                                                                                                               cased	during	Expo,	giving	the	Las	Vegas	business	
                                                                                                                               community	an	inside	look	at	the	latest	and	greatest	
                                                                                                                               local	products	and	services	on	the	market.	In	addition	              Limited	exhibit	space	and	sponsorship		
                                                                                                                               to	being	a	great	place	to	connect	and	reconnect	with	
                                                                                                                               clients,	 customers	 and	 colleagues,	 Business	 Expo	           opportunities	are	still	available.	For	details	call	
                                                                                                                               is	 an	 ideal	 venue	 to	 invite	 prospects	 to	 attend.	 For	
                                                                                                                                                                                                 702.641.5822 and	ask	for	Member	Services.	
                                                                                                                               only	$10	per	ticket,	you	can	send	pre-paid	tickets	to	
                                                                                                                               people	you’d	like	to	see	at	Expo!
12   June 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice                                                                                                                                               Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice June 2011   13
sPotLights                                                                                                                    Peter Bernhard
                                                                                                                                                                  Of Counsel
                                                                                                                                                                  Kaempfer Crowell
                                                                                                                                                                  Peter Bernhard has lived in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Executive Level
                                                                                                                                                                  Nevada since 1952. After
                                                                                                                                                                  graduating from Harvard
                                                                                                                                                                  University and George
                                                                                                                                                                  Washington University’s
                                                                                                                                                                  National Law Center, he
                                                                                                                                                                  has handled real estate,
                                                                                                                                                                  commercial litigation,
                                                                                                                                                                  complex restructurings
                                                                                                                                                                  and other civil matters.
                                                                                                                                                                  He has served as chair                    Peter Bernhard      MaryKaye Cashman         Caroline Ciocca          Pamela Egan         Phillip Gardiner
                                                                                                                                                                  of the Nevada Gaming
          Dave Archer               Jay Barrett               Deborah Krause           Felix Rappaport              Phil Ruffin            Bruce Spotleson        Commission. He worked
                                                                                                                                                                  extensively on the




     President’s Club
                                                                                                                                                                  Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo
                                                                                                                                                                  Center for Brain Health in
                                                                                                                                                                  downtown Las Vegas. He is
                                                                                                                                                                  a frequent speaker on legal
                                                                                                                                                                  and gaming issues.

                                                                                                                                                                  MaryKaye Cashman
                                                                                                                                                                  Chief Executive Officer/
                                                                                                                                                                  Vice Chairwoman
                                                                                                                                                                  of the Board                              Dr. Christopher        Josh Miller           John Pohorsky          Jeffrey W. Shaw       Angie Vargason
     Dave Archer                                                     Krause’s honors include an     holdings quickly grew to
     Chief Executive Office
                                     some of Las Vegas’ most
                                     recognizable properties,        “American Express Gold         65 stores in four states.       President’s Club              Cashman Equipment Co.
                                                                                                                                                                  Established in 1931,
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Khorsandi

     NCET - Nevada’s Center
     for Entrepreneurship and
                                     including the Bellagio, the
                                     Wynn and The M Resort.
                                                                     Star” Epicurean Award and
                                                                     recognition in In Business
                                                                                                    Ruffin’s diverse ventures
                                                                                                    expanded to gaming in           New Members                   Cashman Equipment Co. is
                                                                                                                                                                  one of the oldest Caterpillar
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Advisory Board and the         the Tonopah Test Range
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 and throughout the Nevada
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Affairs from the University
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  of Virginia. He serves on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Gas in 1988 as director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    of Internal Audit. He was
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Advisory Committee for
     Technology                      Jay Barrett serves on           Las Vegas’ “40 Under 40.”      1998 with the purchase                                        dealers in the United                                          Test and Training Range.         the boards of the Las Vegas       promoted several times
                                                                                                                                    Apex Linen                                                    Participatory Democracy.
     Dave Archer connects            the Executive Committee                                        of the Frontier Hotel and                                     States. Before assuming                                        Phillip Gardiner has more        Rotary, the Public Education      throughout the years before
                                                                                                                                    Marty Martin
     Nevadans to the resources       for the Las Vegas               Felix Rappaport                Gambling Hall, which he                                       full-time duties in 1995,                                      than 27 years of experience      Foundation, the Nevada            being named CEO. Shaw
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Pamela Egan
     they need to start and grow     Chamber of Commerce             President and Chief            renamed The New Frontier                                      MaryKaye Cashman was a                                         in services contracting          Taxicab Authority, and the        serves on the boards of the
                                                                                                                                    Eclipse Aquiring                                              President/
     successful businesses           Board of Trustees and           Operating Officer              Hotel and Casino before         Donald Kasdon                 registered nurse. She is a                                     performing in a variety of       Nevada Captive Insurance          American Gas Association,
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Executive Director
     through programs including      the Government Affairs          The Mirage                     selling it in August 2007                                     member of the Chamber’s                                        technical, management            Association. He is also           the Desert Research
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Nevada Partners, Inc.
     the NCET Entrepreneur           Committee, and has              Felix Rappaport is             for a record $1.24 billion.     Trialogue Direct              Government Affairs                                             and business development         involved in various other         Institute Foundation, the
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Pamela Egan is responsible
     Expo and the Governor’s         dedicated a significant         responsible for overseeing     Ready to return to the Strip,   Jerry Kramer                  Committee, the World                                           capacities.                      community organizations in        UNLV Foundation and as
                                                                                                                                                                                                  for strategic planning,
     Cup Collegiate Business         amount of time and              all operations at the 3,044-   Ruffin purchased Treasure                                     Presidents’ Organization,                                                                       Southern Nevada.                  chairman of the Western
                                                                                                                                                                                                  program development and
     Plan Competition. Prior         resources to a variety of       room Polynesian paradise,      Island on March 20, 2009.                                     the Committee of 200,                                          Dr. Christopher Khorsandi                                          Energy Institute and
                                                                                                                                                                                                  day-to-day management
     to joining NCET, Archer         professional, civic and         an iconic Las Vegas                                            executive Level               the Nevada Development          of Nevada Partners (NPI),      Medical Director                 John Pohorsky                     president of the Las Vegas
     spent more than 25 years        charitable organizations in     property that ushered in an    Bruce Spotleson                                               Authority, the Boys                                            Brown Hand Center                Owner                             Area Council of the Boy
                                                                                                                                                                                                  one of the state’s largest
     at Viacom, Time-Warner
     and AOL-Netscape in a
                                     Southern Nevada.                era of destination resorts.
                                                                     With a recent multi-year
                                                                                                    Group Publisher
                                                                                                    Greenspun Media Group
                                                                                                                                    New Members                   and Girls Clubs of Las          job training and career        A relatively new resident of     Scooters Pub Sports               Scouts of America.
                                                                                                                                                                  Vegas, and serves on the        preparation organizations.     Las Vegas, Dr. Christopher       Bar and Grill
     wide variety of U.S. and        Deborah Krause                  transformation focused on      Bruce Spotleson is a            The Wealth Consulting Group   Community Advisory board                                       Khorsandi brings a               A Las Vegas native, John          Angie Vargason
                                                                                                                                                                                                  She serves on the
     international product           Founder and CEO                 entertainment, dining and      group publisher for             Jimmy Lee                     of St. Rose Hospitals.                                         wealth of experience and         Pohorsky graduated from           President and Founder
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Governor’s Workforce
     and market development          A5 Group                        contemporary amenities,        Greenspun Media Group,          Charlie Hall                                                                                 knowledge to Brown Hand          the University of Nevada,         AK Vargason and
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Investment Board for the
     roles. Archer is a member       Deborah Krause has              The Mirage once again          owners of Vegas Inc.,           Jeff Bouchard                 Caroline Ciocca                                                                                 Reno in 2003, then                Associates
                                                                                                                                    Sue Lee                                                       State of Nevada and on         Center. He has founded a
     of the Nevada System of         more than 15 years of           enjoys a leading position.     Las Vegas Weekly, Las                                         Director of Community                                          chapter of Operation Smile       returned to Las Vegas and         Angie Vargason began her
                                                                                                                                                                                                  the Immigrant Workers
     Higher Education’s EPSCoR       experience in developing        Rappaport also served as       Vegas Magazine, Vegas                                         Relations                                                      on campus, co-authored           started working in the            career as an extremely
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Citizenship Project Board.
     Advisory Board and serves       and maintaining some            President of Luxor and         Magazine, the Las Vegas                                       SuperPawn                                                      a textbook chapter and           casino business. In 2010          successful and highly
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Egan received a B.A. in
     on the Board of the Alliance    of the most notable             Excalibur. With nearly three   Sun, LasVegasSun.com and                                      Caroline Ciocca develops                                       participated in surgical         he left the gaming industry       regarded agent, holding
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Political Science from
     of Nevada Nonprofits.           hospitality brands. Krause      decades of management          LasVegasWeekly.com. He                                        programs to advance                                            rotations at various             to pursue his dream of            a variety of management
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Gonzaga University and an
                                     has served as COO of            positions, Rappaport is a      is a graduate of Leadership                                   the company’s mission                                          hospitals. Dr. Khorsandi is      owning and operating              positions before
                                                                                                                                                                                                  MBA from UNLV.
     Jay Barrett                     PURE Management Group           veteran of the hospitality     Las Vegas and is a member                                     and values, and directs                                        dedicated to providing a         his own bar, and opened           establishing her own firm,
     Senior Financial Officer        and as vice president           industry.                      of the Board of Trustees for                                  charitable giving for the                                      better quality of life for all   Scooters Pub Sports Bar           providing supplemental
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Phillip Gardiner
     and Board Member                of food & beverage for                                         the Las Vegas Chamber of                                      region. Ciocca earned                                          of his patients.                 and Grill with his brother. In    benefits to countless
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Program Manager
     The Marnell Companies           the Silverton Hotel and         Phil Ruffin                    Commerce.                                                     her Master of Business                                                                          addition to his professional      organizations, including the
                                                                                                                                                                                                  CSC
     During the past 30 years,       Casino. Krause has also         Owner                                                                                        Administration degree at                                       Josh Miller                      role, Pohorsky serves on          employees of the Las Vegas
                                                                                                                                                                                                  The RSS Program provides
     The Marnell Companies           held executive positions        Treasure Island                                                                              the University of Nevada,                                      President                        the executive board for the       Chamber of Commerce. She
                                                                                                                                                                                                  base operations, airfield
     has been involved in the        with Elizabeth Blau &           Hotel & Casino                                                                               Las Vegas and holds a                                          KeyState Corporate &             Boys & Girls Clubs Council        and her agency have also
                                                                                                                                                                                                  management, facility
     planning, architecture,         Associates, Starwood            Phil Ruffin started his                                                                      Bachelor of Arts degree in                                     Captive Management               of Henderson.                     garnered numerous awards
                                                                                                                                                                                                  maintenance, security, food
     construction, and real          Corp., The Kimpton Group        business in 1959 with one                                                                    Marketing from Johnson                                         KeyState provides                                                  including the President’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                  services, lodging, vehicle
     estate development of           and Starbucks Coffee Co.        convenience store, and his                                                                   & Wales University. She                                        corporate and captive            Jeffrey W. Shaw                   Club award from a major
                                                                                                                                                                                                  maintenance, transportation
                                                                                                                                                                  serves on the following         and range maintenance          management services in           Chief Executive Officer           national carrier, and
                                                                                                                                                                  non-profit boards: Crime        services for the United        Nevada and Delaware.             Southwest Gas                     District of the Year (for
                                                                                                                                                                  Stoppers of Nevada,             States Air Force. Services     Josh Miller received his BA      Corporation                       several years) in employee
                                                                                                                                                                  UNLV College of Business        are provided at Creech AFB,    in Economics and Foreign         Jeff Shaw joined Southwest        supplemental benefits.


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Events                                              8 Wednesday                             15 Wednesday                           17 Friday                               28 Tuesday                                                                          Events

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  JUne
         JUne
                                                                                            Chamber Voices                          Free SCORE                             Leadership Las Vegas                    Chamber Connections
                                                                                            Toastmasters                            Counseling                             Graduation                              This Chamber Connections networking
                                                                                            Learn how to improve your               SCORE counselors will be on            Celebrate the graduation of the         club is an established dedicated
                                                                                            communication skills and deliver        hand to provide FREE one-on-           Leadership Las Vegas Class of           leads group made up of professionals
                                                                                            effective presentations. The            one help sessions exclusively          2011. Leadership Las Vegas Alumna       from a variety of industries. There are   To RSVP foR VYP eVenTS ViSiT VegaSYP.coM
                                                                                            Chamber Voices Toastmasters             for Chamber members. Expert            Darcy Neighbors will be inducted        limited openings available. Please call
                                                                                            group is open to all members to
                                                                                            aid in the development of speaking,
                                                                                                                                    business professionals will
                                                                                                                                    help you assess your business
                                                                                                                                                                           into the Leadership Hall of Fame.
                                                                                                                                                                           6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   for space availability.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   11:45 a.m. Check-in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             7 Tuesday                         13 Monday
                                                                                            presentation and leadership skills.     concerns and provide you with          The Mirage Resort and Casino,           Noon - 1:00 p.m. Program                  VYP Morning                       VYP Toastmasters:
                                                                                            10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.                 the advice, tools and resources        3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 89109          Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce             Buzz                              Strip View
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   $120 every six months.                    Are you interested in learning
                                                                                            Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce           you need to keep your business         (Grand Ballroom A)                                                                                                  Speakers
           TWO EASy WAyS TO REGISTER FOR CHAMBER EVENTS:                                    $45 every six months. Guests            operating in this slow economy.        $100.00 per person. $1000.00 table      Chamber members only.                     more about Vegas Young            Exceptional communication
           Log on to LVChamber.com and find your event on the Event Calendar,               always complimentary.                   9:00, 10:00, & 11:00 a.m.              of ten. 2011 graduates complimentary.                                             Professionals (VYP)?              skills are vital to success in
           or call Member Services at 702.641.5822.                                                                                 One member per time slot.              Sponsored by:                                                                     Join members of VYP’s             the business world. VYP has

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   28 Tuesday
                                                                                                                                    Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce                                                                                            Advisory Council and              created a Toastmasters group
           RSVP POlICy                                                                                                              Complimentary.
                                                                                            8 Wednesday
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Ambassadors for a small,          for all members to aid in the
           The Chamber RSVP policy encourages early registration for popular                                                        Chamber members only.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Simple Steps                              informal question and answer      development of speaking,
           programs and allows our event partners adequate time to prepare
           for functions.                                                                   Simple Steps                                                                                                           Introduction: Business                    session. Grab your morning        presentation and leadership
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             coffee, while learning more
                                                                                            Introduction: Business                                                                                                 Start Up Basics                                                             skills. Help yourself and
           lAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADDRESS:
           6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 300
                                                                                            Start Up Basics
                                                                                            SCORE counselors will provide
                                                                                                                                    15 Wednesday                                                                   Join the Las Vegas Chamber of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Commerce and SCORE for this
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             about VYP’s membership,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             all of the member benefits,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               take advantage of what VYP
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Toastmasters can offer you.
                                                                                                                                    Simple Steps
           Las Vegas, NV 89119
           (at Town Square)
                                                                                            FREE one-on-one help sessions
                                                                                            exclusively for Chamber members.        Introduction: Business                 22 Wednesday                            FREE seminar introducing you to the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   concepts of starting a new business.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             volunteer opportunities,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             sponsorship and advertising
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Check in & networking
           *Event will be held in the CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the                 To help you assess your business        Start Up Basics                        Chamber Voices                          SCORE will guide you through a series     options and more!                 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Meeting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   of questions regarding your business      7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
           Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce                                                    concerns and provide you with the       Join the Las Vegas Chamber of          Toastmasters                                                                                                        The Platinum Hotel,
                                                                                            advice, tools and resources you need.   Commerce and SCORE for this                                                    idea and help you decide if you should    *Las Vegas Chamber
                                                                                                                                                                           See June 8 for details.                                                                                             211 E Flamingo Rd,
                                                                                            4:30 - 6:30 p.m.                        FREE seminar introducing you to the                                            move forward.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             of Commerce                       Las Vegas, NV 89169
                                                                                            Sunrise Library,                        concepts of starting a new business.                                           6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Complimentary.                    Complimentary for all guests
     1 Wednesday                                   2 Thursday
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   SCORE, 400 S. Fourth St.
                                                                                            5400 Harris Ave., 89110
                                                                                            Complimentary. Chamber members
                                                                                                                                    SCORE will guide you through a
                                                                                                                                    series of questions regarding your     22     Wednesday                        Ste. 250, 89101
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Complimentary. Chamber members
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Hosted by                         $60 to join,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               $36 every six months
     Free SCORE Counseling Simple Steps                                                     and non members.                        business idea and help you decide      Business Expo                           and non members.
     SCORE counselors will be on hand to                                                    Presented by:                           if you should move forward.
                                           Introduction: Business                                                                   4:30 - 6:30 p.m.                       “Experience the Art of                  Presented by:
     provide FREE one-on-one help sessions
     exclusively for Chamber members.      Start Up Basics                                                                          Rainbow Library,                       Doing Business”
                                                   Join the Las Vegas Chamber of
     Expert business professionals will help
     you assess your business concerns             Commerce and SCORE for this
                                                                                                                                    3150 N. Buffalo Dr., 89128
                                                                                                                                    Complimentary. Chamber members
                                                                                                                                                                           Spend the afternoon networking and
                                                                                                                                                                           discovering the latest products and                                               11 Saturday
     and provide you with the advice, tools
     and resources you need to keep
                                                   FREE seminar introducing you to the
                                                   concepts of starting a new business.
                                                                                                                                    and non members.
                                                                                                                                    Presented by:
                                                                                                                                                                           services in Las Vegas at this dynamic
                                                                                                                                                                           tradeshow and mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Pure Barre
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Technique
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               16 Thursday
     your business operating in this slow          SCORE will guide you through a series
                                                   of questions regarding your business     14 Tuesday                                                                     12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Join VYP for a total body
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               VYP June Fusion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Mixer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   28 Tuesday
     economy.                                                                                                                                                              World Market Center Las Vegas,
     1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00 p.m.                  idea and help you decide if you should   Chamber Connections                                                            495 S. Grand Central Pkwy., 89106                                                 workout that burns fat and        Join VYP for the June Fusion
     One member per time slot.                     move forward.                            This Chamber Connections                                                       (Building C)                                                                      tones your body with a fusion     Mixer! Enjoy complimentary
                                                   6:30 - 8:30 p.m.                         networking club is an established                                                                                      GE Aviation & GE                          of ballet, pilates and weights.   appetizers and great drink
     Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce                                                                                                                                         Attendee $10. Exhibitor Booths
     Complimentary.                                Multigenerational Center,                dedicated leads group made up                                                  available (prices vary)                 Energy Veterans                           Enjoy a 55 minute, demo           specials, while networking
     Chamber members only.                         250 S. Green Valley Pkwy.
                                                   Henderson, NV
                                                                                            of professionals from a variety
                                                                                            of industries. There are limited        15 Wednesday                                                                   Supplier Conference
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Opportunity awaits you at the GE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             workout led by VYP member
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Lauren O’Nan, followed by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               with more than 100 fellow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               young professionals. Make
                                                   Complimentary. Chamber members           openings available. Please              Chamber Connections                               Gold Sponsors:               Aviation & Energy Veteran Supplier        a short networking session
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               sure to check the website,
                                                   and non members.                         call for space availability.            This Chamber Connections                                                       Conference, with honorary special                                           VegasYP.com, for

     1 Wednesday                                   Presented by:                            11:45 a.m. Check-in                     networking club is an established                                                                                        to meet everyone that’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   guest, Congressman Joe Heck. This                                           more details on this
                                                                                            Noon - 1:00 p.m. Program                dedicated leads group made up                                                                                            completed the class. All body     event, coming soon!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   symposium will provide an exclusive
     Chamber Connections                                                                    Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce           of professionals from a variety                                                                                          types can benefit from the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   experience for small businesses to
     This Chamber Connections networking                                                    $120 every six months.                  of industries. There are limited                                               connect directly with GE Aviation, GE     Pure Barre Technique!
     club is an established dedicated leads
     group made up of professionals from a
                                                                                            Chamber members only.                   openings available. Please
                                                                                                                                    call for space availability.                    Silver Sponsors:               Energy, GE’s regional Tier 1, as well
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   as other local buyers.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Pure Barre, 3330 S                27 Monday
     variety of industries. There are limited                                                                                       5:30 - 7:00 p.m.                                                               7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Check-in                 Hualapai Way,                     VYP Toastmasters:
     openings available. Please call for                                                                                            Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce                                                  8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Program             Las Vegas, NV 89117               Strip View
     space availability.                                                                                                            $120 every six months.                                                         Green Valley Ranch Resort, 3200           $10 for members                   Speakers
     5:30 - 7:00 p.m.                                                                                                               Chamber members only.                                                          Paseo Verde Pkwy., 89052                                                    See Monday the
                                                                                                                                                                                     Show Partner:                                                           $20 for non-members
     Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce                                                                                                                                                                                 $25 per person                                                              13th for details.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Hosted by
     $120 every six months.
     Chamber members only.


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Business Voice June 2011

  • 1. THE LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAGAZINE LVCHAMBER.COM JUNE 2011 BusinessVoice the ART of doing business
  • 2. Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300 President’s Message Las Vegas, NV 89119-3290 702.641.5822 • LVChamber.com 2011 Board of Trustees Executive Committee M Michael J. Bonner Chairman of the Board My first week at the helm, I asked you for Greenberg Traurig, LLP some personal advice. I wanted to know how Kevin Orrock Chairman-Elect you thought I should approach my new role The Howard Hughes Corporation here at the Chamber. Here is some of the Hugh Anderson Anderson & Delutri @ Merrill Lynch advice I received from you: Jay Barrett The Marnell Companies • Listen, observe and keep an open mind to new ideas Kevin Burke Burke Construction Group, Inc. • Engage with the business community - be visible, bold, creative, Steve Hill CalPortland and a strong and enthusiastic advocate Vicky VanMeetren St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, • Be available, open, balanced, flexible and inclusive St. Martín Campus Nancy Wong Arcata Associates, Inc. • Keep asking for feedback and employ a personal touch Kristin McMillan Kristin McMillan President & CEO President & CEO • Drive this organization forward - determine goals and live them! Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Trustees • Take advantage of unique opportunities facing us in terms of Bob Ansara changes in political and organizational leadership, forming Ricardo’s of Las Vegas, Inc. meaningful alliances for the benefit of Southern Nevada Bob Brown Las Vegas Review-Journal Senator Richard Bryan • Focus on the long-term impacts of the Chamber’s positions - Lionel Sawyer & Collins don’t be short sighted Marilyn Burrows Cox Communications • Understand the Chamber’s members, help them connect with Tim Cashman Las Vegas Harley – Davidson each other and help small business Doris Charles Wells Fargo Bank • Each day: deep breathe, take an aspirin, get 8 hours sleep, Cornelius Eason Workforce Connections exercise and drink two glasses of wine Jonathan Halkyard Caesars Entertainment Corporation • And, last but not least, Carpe Diem Dallas Haun Nevada State Bank I was inspired by your guidance and have displayed this list in my office. And, while I may not Corey Jenkins SAVMOR Rent a Car exercise enough or get my 8 hours sleep, I do aspire to Carpe Diem - each day, every day. Bart Jones Merlin Contracting & Developing Carpe Diem – two words that sum up the Chamber’s purpose: helping you seize the day. I want Russ Joyner to continue the conversation we started last month to ensure the Chamber is helping you achieve Miracle Mile Shops your goals. William (Bill) Nelson Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern Karla Perez As you get to know me better, you will learn that I crave feedback and am driven toward positive Valley Health System action. To continue listening and engaging and driving things forward, I am now asking you to Gina Polovina Boyd Gaming Corporation help in a deeper dive. continued on page 19 Dilek Samil What’s inside NV Energy Larry Singer Grubb & Ellis - Las Vegas Dr. Neal Smatresk University of Nevada, Las Vegas Bruce Spotleson Greenspun Media Group 6 14 Chamber News Spotlights 18 Member News Anniversaries John Wilson MedicWest Ambulance Cover photo by Francis + Francis 8 embrace Artof 16 the Calendar of Events 20 Ribbon Cuttings 24 doing Business francisandfrancis.com Thank you to ‘ Chamber Centennial 1960s THE LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAGAZINE MystereTM by Cirque du Soleil ® at Treasure Island Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice June 2011 3 Volume 31 Number 6 Costume Design: Dominique Lemieux
  • 3. Chamber endorsements for municipal elections The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce endorsed candidates in City of Las Vegas F + F AD the current municipal elections, including in the races for mayor and city council for the City of Las Vegas, City of Henderson and Mayor the City of North Las Vegas. Carolyn Goodman City Council Ward 3 The Chamber-endorsed candidates have each made a commitment Bob Coffin to preserving and enhancing the pro-business environment that is vital to rebuilding our economy. It is essential that candidates City of Henderson who are elected will listen to the business community and understand the impact proposed legislation can have on already City Council Ward 4 struggling businesses. Early voting ends on Friday, June 3. Sam Bateman General Election Day is Tuesday, June 7. For more information regarding the City of North Las Vegas Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Department visit us online at LVChamber.com or contact us at 702.641.5822 City Council Ward 4 Richard Cherchio Last for small Business excellence CaLL awards nominations! Give your business or a fellow Chamber member the recognition All qualified nominees are announced on the Chamber’s website and exposure it deserves! Nominations for the 2011 Small and in an upcoming issue of The Business Voice. Finalists, chosen Business Excellence Awards (SBEAs) are due by July 4. Take by a selection committee of volunteers, are broadcasted through advantage of this opportunity to publicize your business by all Chamber media, and will be filmed for a special video self-nominating, or nominate a fellow Chamber member for an presentation to be aired during the Small Business Excellence award in one of five categories: Awards luncheon on September 22. • Non-Profit of the Year At this distinctive luncheon, winners are announced and • Green Business of the Year presented with a BizE awards trophy and a special gift package, • Women or Minority-Owned Business of the Year as well as letters from local dignitaries and additional publicity, including photos and testimonials on the Chamber’s website. • Small Business of the Year (5 or Fewer Employees) • Small Business of the Year (25 or Fewer Employees) For more information on how to nominate a Chamber business for a Small Business Excellence Award, nomination criteria, or “The BizE awards are a terrific way to bring exposure to local the selection process, visit LVChamber.com/sbea or call Member businesses in the Southern Nevada community and celebrate Services at 702.641.5822. their achievements,” says Steve Brooks of Sandler Training, a 2009 SBEA winner. 4 June 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice June 2011 5
  • 4. ChaMber news the Chamber needs Chamber to hear from you The Chamber will be conducting its annual membership Membership directories being distributed survey during June and July and needs your valuable input and insight. This year's survey is an in-depth deep dive The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce annual Member- into your perception of the value you receive through your ship Directory has been mailed to all members. We Chamber membership. When you receive the survey, please encourage you to use this book as a guide for familiariz- respond promptly so we can make sure we capture your ing yourself with valuable Chamber benefits, programs, thoughts and feedback. events and resources. This directory is designed to provide you with a “who’s who” overview of Chamber what’s your Chamber suCCess councils, boards and committees, and provide direction story? we want to know! on how you can get involved with the Chamber at the level that suits your business and personal preferences. We love hearing stories about how the Chamber has We also encourage you to use this directory as your helped members increase business, develop new business own preferred reference guide when planning purchases relationships or get more involved in the community. or choosing a service provider. When Chamber mem- Has the Chamber helped you in a way that’s worth shar- bers do business with one another, it supports our local ing? Maybe you made a contact at a Chamber luncheon economy, the Chamber membership as a whole and it that led to a big contract, or you found your company’s provides a significant return on everyone’s Chamber newest vice president at a Chamber mixer. Perhaps you membership investment. Many Chamber members attended a Chamber seminar that helped you shore up even offer special discounts exclusively to other mem- costs and balance your budget or participated in a work- bers – another reason to remember the ABC motto: shop that helped you improve your sales and marketing Always Buy Chamber! strategies. If the Chamber has played a role in your busi- ness success, please send us the details of your story. We’ll feature Chamber success stories in future issues of The Business Voice and online at LVChamber.com. Please be sure to include your name, title, company name and con- new member–foCused tact information. Stories can be sent to Greta Seidman at wednesday email gseidman@LVChamber.com. beginning June 1 Free, helpful resources to help you run your business new Chamber members now will be appearing in your inbox every Wednesday, getting more online exposure beginning June 1. This weekly email includes a blog written by Chamber members with helpful informa- If you’re a new Chamber member, we’re taking you tion and advice, member news, best practices, quick online! Every month the Chamber is posting a list of tips and even some fun tidbits that will help you be new Chamber members on LVChamber.com. And as a more effective business owner and manager. Alos, an added benefit, we’re including a link to your business you can give us your feedback and tell us what is on website. This new benefit was designed to enhance your your mind. Watch for it in the weekly new member- Chamber membership and serve as a business promotion focused Wednesday email. tool for new member businesses. 6 June 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice June 2011 7
  • 5. The art of doing business is actually the art of connection connection, those actions alone are no longer enough. Art embrace – building meaningful relationships with customers and con- Today, success comes from a multifaceted approach to sumers to elevate the relevancy of your brand. As society communication, marketing and relationship development and our economy evolve, so must the way we approach that is fluid and flexible, and promotes your business brand the our everyday business interactions - continually finding new seamlessly and simultaneously on a wide range of levels. and innovative ways to communicate, to connect and to collaborate. Now more than ever marketplace success depends upon building a relationship with your customers that is based Think about everything you do to promote your brand, from upon their needs and their interests, and makes your busi- traditional face-to-face networking and handing out your ness relevant to them. business card, to marketing and advertising – are you just going through the motions? Has “business as usual” Successful brands are infusing themselves into the lives become stale and boring? Now is the time to refresh your of their customers and community. The marketplace is brand. Invigorate and energize your business by embrac- changing – social media, smart phones and other hand ing change. Market innovation conjoined with your creativ- held devices - deliver information quickly and in many ways ity and business niche can transform, energize and lift your customized to suit the user’s interests. business to new heights and stand apart in the crowd. In addition to taking a fresh approach to traditional forms of In today’s digital world, the art form called “social network- business connection and marketing, such as face-to-face ing” is changing the culture of business. It symbolizes a networking, trade shows, print, radio and television adver- fundamental shift in the way we are now communicating. tising and websites, social media is adding new modes of Social media is not only redefining the way we connect marketing options that can help your brand soar. and engage with others on a social basis, it is dramatically changing the way consumers hear about, talk about and We are in an era of building relationships; consumers want recommend products and services. For businesses, these to connect with brands for which they have a personal af- changes present a true opportunity to elevate, energize and finity. Price alone are no longer enough to drive business; enhance your business. more and more customers are seeking an experience that goes beyond transactions. Particularly exciting, social media gives small businesses a new platform to effectively compete with larger companies While at first glance this new world of fast moving commu- that traditionally have had a marketing advantage due to nication modes - Twitter, Facebook, YouTube – may seem relatively large budgets for advertising campaigns. Social intimidating and overwhelming, if you step back and think media is a kind of marketplace “equalizer”, allowing entre- about the mechanics of these new tools, you will begin to preneurs, start-ups and small companies to launch market- see how you can effectively incorporate them into how your ing campaigns cost-effectively, broadly and easily. business works. While nothing beats getting out into the marketplace and Technology has continuously evolved over the ages, ofBusiness meeting new potential customers and making a personal and businesses that have endured have embraced the doing photography by francis + francis Thank you to ‘ MystereTM by Cirque du Soleil ® at Treasure Island Costume Design: Dominique Lemieux 8 June 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice June 2011 9
  • 6. network attraction to? Are there people you follow on Twitter or entrepreneurs and small businesses. There is no corporate Facebook or on the Internet who you enjoy? How are other structure or legal department that has to approve your plan. companies and entrepreneurs doing it? Adapt their best It’s just you, your vision, your creativity, your voice. You practices in a way that fits your style and brand. can position yourself and your brand as friendly, approach- able, innovative, irreverent, in-the-know, altruistic, artistic, Evaluate what you are doing already. Get inspired by the community-minded – or any combination. The possibilities possibilities of new technologies, and figured out how to use them to promote their artistry of your business – embrace the natural passion are limitless. companies, and to ensure continued relevancy in the marketplace. The printing you have for your business, the excitement that originally press, telegraph, radio, telephone, television, fax machines --- all of these tools were led you to believe in what you are doing, and capture The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is here to help you. at one time new and unfamiliar. And with every one of these changes, businesses that enthusiasm. The Chamber continues to be a resource to proactively help that wanted to survive and grow learned how to adapt and adopt in order to compete. members make connections and build their businesses, In some ways, infusing personality into a brand is easier for and the area of social networking is no exception. But it can be intimidating. It’s a new world for the generations whose brains are not hard-wired to conceptualize communication as a series of virtual and very public con- versations. While running away or ignoring these trends may be tempting, it would be a missed opportunity and perhaps even a strategic mistake. Overlaying these new communication platforms can quickly broaden your reach and add new dimensions to your business. The potential payoffs are huge – but they do require fresh thinking, innovation and creativ- ity in using them to their full poten- tial. They may require you to let go of old thought processes and challenge yourself to think differently, approach your busi- ness from a new angle. This exercise in itself can give you a powerful new perspective on your business. Step back… think of all of the tools that you have at your dis- posal, educate yourself and ob- serve how others are succeed- ing, and then begin to build your own orchestrated strategy. You don’t need to do everything at once. Pick one or two ways to get started. Find examples to follow. Are there particular brands you feel a personal 10 June 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice June 2011 11
  • 7. stAnd out expo business expo 2011 2 011 Through the recently-launched Chamber University series, the Chamber is focused on helping you learn, understand and incorporate social media into your every day business plans. We will soon be launching even dATe: more classes to bring you up-to-speed on how to best Wednesday, June 22 use this new technology to benefit your business. THe gReATesT sHoW in business As social media further expands and evolves, the Chamber will continue to embrace these new connec- tion tools and strive to demonstrate best-practices on how to incorporate social media into your marketing and LocATion: Nearly 2,000 business professionals will come to- communication strategies. gether at the World Market Center Las Vegas on World Market Center Las Vegas – June 22 to be part of one of the best networking It’s an ever-changing world. Businesses that allow Building C, events of the year — Business Expo 2011, “The Art themselves the freedom to embrace innovation and con- of Doing Business.” 495 S. Grand Central Pkwy. tinuously look for creative ways to differentiate their brand while In a competitive market, companies can blend to- Food booths and exhibits open: still delivering on the prom- gether in the minds of consumers to the point where Noon - 5:00 p.m. ise of their core value your company may be hard to distinguish from your proposition are discov- competition. The solution? Creating brand aware- ering the new formula ness – and Business Expo is the place to do it! Expo for success. gives you the opportunity to give potential customers and business contacts a visual, hands-on experience with your company. This gives you the chance to set Admission: yourself apart and define what it is that makes your $10.00 and your business card. business better than your competition. Open to members and non-members One of the great things about Business Expo is that Ticket(s) may be purchased by visiting everyone is there for the same purpose: to network and connect. Every year, Business Expo brings to- LVChamber.com/business-expo gether exhibitors, food vendors, consumers and busi- or by calling 702.641.5822 and asking for ness owners looking to establish productive business relationships. Nearly 200 exhibitors will be show- Member Services. cased during Expo, giving the Las Vegas business community an inside look at the latest and greatest local products and services on the market. In addition Limited exhibit space and sponsorship to being a great place to connect and reconnect with clients, customers and colleagues, Business Expo opportunities are still available. For details call is an ideal venue to invite prospects to attend. For 702.641.5822 and ask for Member Services. only $10 per ticket, you can send pre-paid tickets to people you’d like to see at Expo! 12 June 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice June 2011 13
  • 8. sPotLights Peter Bernhard Of Counsel Kaempfer Crowell Peter Bernhard has lived in Executive Level Nevada since 1952. After graduating from Harvard University and George Washington University’s National Law Center, he has handled real estate, commercial litigation, complex restructurings and other civil matters. He has served as chair Peter Bernhard MaryKaye Cashman Caroline Ciocca Pamela Egan Phillip Gardiner of the Nevada Gaming Dave Archer Jay Barrett Deborah Krause Felix Rappaport Phil Ruffin Bruce Spotleson Commission. He worked extensively on the President’s Club Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in downtown Las Vegas. He is a frequent speaker on legal and gaming issues. MaryKaye Cashman Chief Executive Officer/ Vice Chairwoman of the Board Dr. Christopher Josh Miller John Pohorsky Jeffrey W. Shaw Angie Vargason Dave Archer Krause’s honors include an holdings quickly grew to Chief Executive Office some of Las Vegas’ most recognizable properties, “American Express Gold 65 stores in four states. President’s Club Cashman Equipment Co. Established in 1931, Khorsandi NCET - Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and including the Bellagio, the Wynn and The M Resort. Star” Epicurean Award and recognition in In Business Ruffin’s diverse ventures expanded to gaming in New Members Cashman Equipment Co. is one of the oldest Caterpillar Advisory Board and the the Tonopah Test Range and throughout the Nevada Affairs from the University of Virginia. He serves on Gas in 1988 as director of Internal Audit. He was Advisory Committee for Technology Jay Barrett serves on Las Vegas’ “40 Under 40.” 1998 with the purchase dealers in the United Test and Training Range. the boards of the Las Vegas promoted several times Apex Linen Participatory Democracy. Dave Archer connects the Executive Committee of the Frontier Hotel and States. Before assuming Phillip Gardiner has more Rotary, the Public Education throughout the years before Marty Martin Nevadans to the resources for the Las Vegas Felix Rappaport Gambling Hall, which he full-time duties in 1995, than 27 years of experience Foundation, the Nevada being named CEO. Shaw Pamela Egan they need to start and grow Chamber of Commerce President and Chief renamed The New Frontier MaryKaye Cashman was a in services contracting Taxicab Authority, and the serves on the boards of the Eclipse Aquiring President/ successful businesses Board of Trustees and Operating Officer Hotel and Casino before Donald Kasdon registered nurse. She is a performing in a variety of Nevada Captive Insurance American Gas Association, Executive Director through programs including the Government Affairs The Mirage selling it in August 2007 member of the Chamber’s technical, management Association. He is also the Desert Research Nevada Partners, Inc. the NCET Entrepreneur Committee, and has Felix Rappaport is for a record $1.24 billion. Trialogue Direct Government Affairs and business development involved in various other Institute Foundation, the Pamela Egan is responsible Expo and the Governor’s dedicated a significant responsible for overseeing Ready to return to the Strip, Jerry Kramer Committee, the World capacities. community organizations in UNLV Foundation and as for strategic planning, Cup Collegiate Business amount of time and all operations at the 3,044- Ruffin purchased Treasure Presidents’ Organization, Southern Nevada. chairman of the Western program development and Plan Competition. Prior resources to a variety of room Polynesian paradise, Island on March 20, 2009. the Committee of 200, Dr. Christopher Khorsandi Energy Institute and day-to-day management to joining NCET, Archer professional, civic and an iconic Las Vegas executive Level the Nevada Development of Nevada Partners (NPI), Medical Director John Pohorsky president of the Las Vegas spent more than 25 years charitable organizations in property that ushered in an Bruce Spotleson Authority, the Boys Brown Hand Center Owner Area Council of the Boy one of the state’s largest at Viacom, Time-Warner and AOL-Netscape in a Southern Nevada. era of destination resorts. With a recent multi-year Group Publisher Greenspun Media Group New Members and Girls Clubs of Las job training and career A relatively new resident of Scooters Pub Sports Scouts of America. Vegas, and serves on the preparation organizations. Las Vegas, Dr. Christopher Bar and Grill wide variety of U.S. and Deborah Krause transformation focused on Bruce Spotleson is a The Wealth Consulting Group Community Advisory board Khorsandi brings a A Las Vegas native, John Angie Vargason She serves on the international product Founder and CEO entertainment, dining and group publisher for Jimmy Lee of St. Rose Hospitals. wealth of experience and Pohorsky graduated from President and Founder Governor’s Workforce and market development A5 Group contemporary amenities, Greenspun Media Group, Charlie Hall knowledge to Brown Hand the University of Nevada, AK Vargason and Investment Board for the roles. Archer is a member Deborah Krause has The Mirage once again owners of Vegas Inc., Jeff Bouchard Caroline Ciocca Reno in 2003, then Associates Sue Lee State of Nevada and on Center. He has founded a of the Nevada System of more than 15 years of enjoys a leading position. Las Vegas Weekly, Las Director of Community chapter of Operation Smile returned to Las Vegas and Angie Vargason began her the Immigrant Workers Higher Education’s EPSCoR experience in developing Rappaport also served as Vegas Magazine, Vegas Relations on campus, co-authored started working in the career as an extremely Citizenship Project Board. Advisory Board and serves and maintaining some President of Luxor and Magazine, the Las Vegas SuperPawn a textbook chapter and casino business. In 2010 successful and highly Egan received a B.A. in on the Board of the Alliance of the most notable Excalibur. With nearly three Sun, LasVegasSun.com and Caroline Ciocca develops participated in surgical he left the gaming industry regarded agent, holding Political Science from of Nevada Nonprofits. hospitality brands. Krause decades of management LasVegasWeekly.com. He programs to advance rotations at various to pursue his dream of a variety of management Gonzaga University and an has served as COO of positions, Rappaport is a is a graduate of Leadership the company’s mission hospitals. Dr. Khorsandi is owning and operating positions before MBA from UNLV. Jay Barrett PURE Management Group veteran of the hospitality Las Vegas and is a member and values, and directs dedicated to providing a his own bar, and opened establishing her own firm, Senior Financial Officer and as vice president industry. of the Board of Trustees for charitable giving for the better quality of life for all Scooters Pub Sports Bar providing supplemental Phillip Gardiner and Board Member of food & beverage for the Las Vegas Chamber of region. Ciocca earned of his patients. and Grill with his brother. In benefits to countless Program Manager The Marnell Companies the Silverton Hotel and Phil Ruffin Commerce. her Master of Business addition to his professional organizations, including the CSC During the past 30 years, Casino. Krause has also Owner Administration degree at Josh Miller role, Pohorsky serves on employees of the Las Vegas The RSS Program provides The Marnell Companies held executive positions Treasure Island the University of Nevada, President the executive board for the Chamber of Commerce. She base operations, airfield has been involved in the with Elizabeth Blau & Hotel & Casino Las Vegas and holds a KeyState Corporate & Boys & Girls Clubs Council and her agency have also management, facility planning, architecture, Associates, Starwood Phil Ruffin started his Bachelor of Arts degree in Captive Management of Henderson. garnered numerous awards maintenance, security, food construction, and real Corp., The Kimpton Group business in 1959 with one Marketing from Johnson KeyState provides including the President’s services, lodging, vehicle estate development of and Starbucks Coffee Co. convenience store, and his & Wales University. She corporate and captive Jeffrey W. Shaw Club award from a major maintenance, transportation serves on the following and range maintenance management services in Chief Executive Officer national carrier, and non-profit boards: Crime services for the United Nevada and Delaware. Southwest Gas District of the Year (for Stoppers of Nevada, States Air Force. Services Josh Miller received his BA Corporation several years) in employee UNLV College of Business are provided at Creech AFB, in Economics and Foreign Jeff Shaw joined Southwest supplemental benefits. 14 June 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice June 2011 15
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Guests operating in this slow economy. $100.00 per person. $1000.00 table Chamber members only. more about Vegas Young Exceptional communication Log on to LVChamber.com and find your event on the Event Calendar, always complimentary. 9:00, 10:00, & 11:00 a.m. of ten. 2011 graduates complimentary. Professionals (VYP)? skills are vital to success in or call Member Services at 702.641.5822. One member per time slot. Sponsored by: Join members of VYP’s the business world. VYP has 28 Tuesday Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Advisory Council and created a Toastmasters group RSVP POlICy Complimentary. 8 Wednesday Ambassadors for a small, for all members to aid in the The Chamber RSVP policy encourages early registration for popular Chamber members only. Simple Steps informal question and answer development of speaking, programs and allows our event partners adequate time to prepare for functions. Simple Steps Introduction: Business session. Grab your morning presentation and leadership coffee, while learning more Introduction: Business Start Up Basics skills. Help yourself and lAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADDRESS: 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 300 Start Up Basics SCORE counselors will provide 15 Wednesday Join the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and SCORE for this about VYP’s membership, all of the member benefits, take advantage of what VYP Toastmasters can offer you. Simple Steps Las Vegas, NV 89119 (at Town Square) FREE one-on-one help sessions exclusively for Chamber members. Introduction: Business 22 Wednesday FREE seminar introducing you to the concepts of starting a new business. volunteer opportunities, sponsorship and advertising 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Check in & networking *Event will be held in the CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the To help you assess your business Start Up Basics Chamber Voices SCORE will guide you through a series options and more! 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Meeting of questions regarding your business 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce concerns and provide you with the Join the Las Vegas Chamber of Toastmasters The Platinum Hotel, advice, tools and resources you need. Commerce and SCORE for this idea and help you decide if you should *Las Vegas Chamber See June 8 for details. 211 E Flamingo Rd, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. FREE seminar introducing you to the move forward. of Commerce Las Vegas, NV 89169 Sunrise Library, concepts of starting a new business. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Complimentary. Complimentary for all guests 1 Wednesday 2 Thursday SCORE, 400 S. Fourth St. 5400 Harris Ave., 89110 Complimentary. Chamber members SCORE will guide you through a series of questions regarding your 22 Wednesday Ste. 250, 89101 Complimentary. Chamber members Hosted by $60 to join, $36 every six months Free SCORE Counseling Simple Steps and non members. business idea and help you decide Business Expo and non members. SCORE counselors will be on hand to Presented by: if you should move forward. Introduction: Business 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. “Experience the Art of Presented by: provide FREE one-on-one help sessions exclusively for Chamber members. Start Up Basics Rainbow Library, Doing Business” Join the Las Vegas Chamber of Expert business professionals will help you assess your business concerns Commerce and SCORE for this 3150 N. Buffalo Dr., 89128 Complimentary. Chamber members Spend the afternoon networking and discovering the latest products and 11 Saturday and provide you with the advice, tools and resources you need to keep FREE seminar introducing you to the concepts of starting a new business. and non members. Presented by: services in Las Vegas at this dynamic tradeshow and mixer. Pure Barre Technique 16 Thursday your business operating in this slow SCORE will guide you through a series of questions regarding your business 14 Tuesday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Join VYP for a total body VYP June Fusion Mixer 28 Tuesday economy. World Market Center Las Vegas, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00 p.m. idea and help you decide if you should Chamber Connections 495 S. Grand Central Pkwy., 89106 workout that burns fat and Join VYP for the June Fusion One member per time slot. move forward. This Chamber Connections (Building C) tones your body with a fusion Mixer! Enjoy complimentary 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. networking club is an established GE Aviation & GE of ballet, pilates and weights. appetizers and great drink Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Attendee $10. Exhibitor Booths Complimentary. Multigenerational Center, dedicated leads group made up available (prices vary) Energy Veterans Enjoy a 55 minute, demo specials, while networking Chamber members only. 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV of professionals from a variety of industries. There are limited 15 Wednesday Supplier Conference Opportunity awaits you at the GE workout led by VYP member Lauren O’Nan, followed by with more than 100 fellow young professionals. Make Complimentary. Chamber members openings available. Please Chamber Connections Gold Sponsors: Aviation & Energy Veteran Supplier a short networking session sure to check the website, and non members. call for space availability. This Chamber Connections Conference, with honorary special VegasYP.com, for 1 Wednesday Presented by: 11:45 a.m. Check-in networking club is an established to meet everyone that’s guest, Congressman Joe Heck. This more details on this Noon - 1:00 p.m. Program dedicated leads group made up completed the class. All body event, coming soon! symposium will provide an exclusive Chamber Connections Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce of professionals from a variety types can benefit from the experience for small businesses to This Chamber Connections networking $120 every six months. of industries. There are limited connect directly with GE Aviation, GE Pure Barre Technique! club is an established dedicated leads group made up of professionals from a Chamber members only. openings available. Please call for space availability. Silver Sponsors: Energy, GE’s regional Tier 1, as well as other local buyers. 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Pure Barre, 3330 S 27 Monday variety of industries. There are limited 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Check-in Hualapai Way, VYP Toastmasters: openings available. Please call for Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Program Las Vegas, NV 89117 Strip View space availability. $120 every six months. Green Valley Ranch Resort, 3200 $10 for members Speakers 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Chamber members only. Paseo Verde Pkwy., 89052 See Monday the Show Partner: $20 for non-members Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce $25 per person 13th for details. Hosted by $120 every six months. Chamber members only. 16 June 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice June 2011 17