The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Magazine, June 2011
"The Art of Doing Business"
The art of doing business is actually the art of connection - building meaningful relationships with customers and consumers to elevate the relevancy of your brand. As society and our economy evolve, so must the way we approach our everyday business interactions - continually finding new and innovative ways to communicate, to connect and to collaborate.
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1. THE LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAGAZINE LVCHAMBER.COM JUNE 2011
BusinessVoice
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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
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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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3. Chamber endorsements for
municipal elections
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce endorsed candidates in City of Las Vegas
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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!
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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.
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$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”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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$120 every six months.
Chamber members only.
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