Thursday, Jan. 24 Speaker Line-Up on Page 14! The Las Vegas Metro Chamber is excited to announce the return of its Chamber Health Plan! Bringing nearly 30 years’ experience offering affordable health coverage to small businesses, we have entered an exclusive partnership with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to offer robust and cost-saving plan choices to Chamber members. Plan features include:

Open to sole proprietors, Dental, vision and life Guaranteed* rate small, medium and insurance coverages through 2020 large businesses with Anthem

For more details, visit LVChamber.com or call 702.641.5822.

*Guaranty available to member employers with 50 or fewer employees and subject to terms of the agreement between Anthem and the Las Vegas Metro Chamber. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Rocky Mountain Hospital and Medical Service, Inc. HMO products underwritten by HMO Colorado, Inc., dba HMO Nevada. Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Las Vegas: A World-Class City TERRY SHIREY CHAIRMAN

t is indeed an honor entrepreneurship. Defending our and shapes the intellectual dialogue to serve you as pro-business climate will be the in our community. We congratulate Chairman of the Chamber’s top priority during the UNLV in being designated a Tier 1 I Las Vegas Metro legislative session. ranked research university. Chamber. Looking towards the future, the Las Vegas World-class cities have global World-class cities have high- Chamber’s role as the Voice of relationships that connect its quality medicine with first-class Business is more important than ever economy to the world. Las Vegas health sciences schools that are as we embark on the next evolution welcomes visitors from all over producing the doctors, nurses, health of our region. the world every year. We need to care professionals, and medical connect our local businesses to advancements that a thriving Las Vegas is an iconic city. But iconic the global community. That’s why community and its residents must and world-class are not synonymous. the Chamber is forming a new have to stay healthy. The UNLV While we have grown into a true partnership with the World Trade School of Medicine is still in its metropolitan region, adding new Center and the LVCVA that will infancy. It is going to need a lot amenities such as The Smith Center, help us build more international of support for it to grow into the the Ruvo Center, the UNLV School of connections and relationships with thriving, highly ranked school we Medicine, and coming soon, an NFL local businesses. need it to be. The Chamber has been quality stadium, we need to seriously a champion of the UNLV Medical focus on transforming into a world- World-class cities have great School from the beginning and we class city. transportation systems that are solidly committed to its success. efficiently move their residents and Think about cities like Paris, London, visitors alike. To accommodate our And to get this all done, Las Vegas Shanghai, Tokyo, Singapore, New population and visitor growth, we needs great leadership. That is why York, and Washington, D.C. There are need to take the next steps and the Chamber created the Leadership certain qualities in these cities that we invest in an intermodal transportation Foundation of Greater Las Vegas need to embrace in Las Vegas. system, incorporating Smart City – to develop leaders who are technologies and other efficiencies. committed to solving challenges and First and foremost, as a world-class creating a stronger region. city, we need an environment where To be a world-class city, we also businesses can grow and thrive. Las need a strong talent pipeline, Las Vegas has the capacity to Vegas is a place where you can come encompassing K-12, CSN, Nevada become one of the greatest cities in and stake your claim to the American State College, and UNLV, that gives the world. But to get there, we can economic dream without the heavy businesses access to the trained no longer afford to get sidetracked hand of government adding burdens workers they need and connects or lose ground because of an of costs and regulations. people with good paying jobs. antiquated mindset that our state can only have one of something. We Our elected officials need to World-class cities have top tier need to think bigger than that. When understand this dynamic and they research universities, and Las Vegas Las Vegas thrives, Nevada thrives. should do everything they can to must have the same. UNLV is our preserve it. Proposals imported hometown university and whether I look forward to engaging with you from California and Washington, you are an alum or not, we all need on this vision. Our history proves that D.C. are not Nevada ideas and to get behind its success. A strong in Las Vegas, by working together should not be shaping our state UNLV fuels innovation and research, through the Las Vegas Chamber, we and taking away our competitive produces the next generation of can make this dream happen. economic advantage of nurturing industry leaders and professionals, LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JANUARY 2019 BUSINESS VOICE 3 BV Business Voice

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Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 575 Symphony Park Avenue, Ste. 100 Las Vegas, NV 89106 Public Affairs 702.641.5822 • LVChamber.com Mary Beth Sewald President & CEO Fridays Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 2019 Board of Trustees Trustees Past Chairpersons Executive Committee

Terrance Shirey Joseph Asher Berlyn Miller 1979 Chairman William Hill US Nevada State Bank Phil Arce 1984 Brandon Barkhuff 5:30 p.m. Tom Burns NV Energy Elaina Blake 1985 Incoming Chairman Craigin & Pike Lisa Beckley Dave Vlaming 1986 The Beckley Group Michael Bolognini Jeffrey A. Silver 1988 Danielle Bisterfeldt Immediate Past Chairman Peter Thomas 1989 Cox Communications The Howard Hughes Corporation Nightly Business Report William Martin 1991 Hugh Anderson Michael Bonner HighTower Las Vegas Greenberg Traurig, LLC Bob Maxey 1992 Jay Barrett Bob Brown Denny Weddle 1993 The JABarrett Company Opportunity Village David Smith 1994 Gina Bongiovi Todd Brown 6 p.m. Bongiovi Law Firm KVVU Fox 5 Ted Wiens, Jr. 1995 Betsy Fretwell Senator Richard Bryan John O’Reilly 1996 Switch Fennemore Craig Diane Dickerson 1997 John Guedry Kerry Bubolz Bank of Nevada Vegas Golden Knights Edward Crispell 1998 Lori Nelson Tyler Corder Bill Wells 2001 Station Casinos, LLC Findlay Automotive Jay Kornmayer 2002 Bill Noonan Michael Dominguez Boyd Gaming Corporation MGM Resorts International Lou Emmert 2003 Ellen Schulhofer Michael Feder Tim Cashman 2004 Dickinson-Wright, PLLC Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Hugh Anderson 2005 Jeff Grace Bruce Spotleson John Wilcox 2006 Vegas PBS NetEffect Fafie Moore2008 7 p.m. Ryan Woodward Lisa Howfield JP Morgan Chase KLAS-TV Steve Hill 2009 Gregory Lee Kristin McMillan 2010 Eureka Casino Resort Michael Bonner 2011 Rex Liu BBC World News Production Team Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Kevin Orrock 2012 Napoleon McCallum Jay Barrett 2013 Joyce Goedeke The Las Vegas Sands Corporation Bruce Spotleson 2014 Publisher/Editor Bill Nelson Cara Clarke Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern Bob Brown 2015 Editor Boyd Nelson John Guedry 2016 7:30 p.m. Southwest Gas Corporation Pomai Weall Bill Noonan 2017 Production Coordinator/ Gen. Robert Novotny Contributor Nellis Airforce Base Michael Bolognini 2018 Nick Claus Karla Perez Washington Week Graphic Designer/Editor Valley Health System Morgan Gibson Jim Prather Contributor James P. Prather LLC The Business Voice Michael Sexton (USPS #717-970) is published by Wells Fargo The Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. Mark Shearer New Time! 8 p.m. 575 Symphony Park Ave., Ste. 100 Raiders Las Vegas, NV 89106 Larry Singer Annual Subscription $25 Newmark Knight Frank Periodical postage paid at Vicky VanMeetren Las Vegas, NV Roseman University of Health Sciences POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Chris Wilcox The Las Vegas Metro Eide Bailly LLP Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Ste. 100 Las Vegas, NV 89106

EDITORIAL POLICY: The Business Voice is a member newsletter of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. The Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce welcomes input, ideas and suggestions from our members. As with any periodical, we must adhere to strict deadlines and we reserve the right to edit all materials submitted for publication. Commentaries that are marked as such do not necessarily reflect VegasPBS.org • 702.799.1010 the opinion or position of the Chamber, its trustees or employees. The Chamber cannot guarantee the validity or accuracy of the contents of paid advertisements. 3050 E Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121 Questions or concerns about content of the Business Voice can be addressed to Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy, Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Avenue, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Table of 14 Contents PREVIEW LAS VEGAS 2019

JANUARY 2019

6 Chamber News

8 News You Need

9 For Your Benefit 10 Your Scene | You’re Seen 18 26 12 Working for You UNLV EARNS TOP LEVEL RESEARCH STATUS 3 QUESTIONS FOR THE GOVERNOR

14 Preview Las Vegas 2019

18 UNLV Earns Top Level Research University Status

20 What's Happening

24 President's Club Spotlights

26 3 Questions for the Governor

28 Member News 32 34 HOW TO SPOT & ADDRESS DEPRESSION MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 30 Ribbon Cuttings

32 Save Money: Invest in Energy

33 Welcome New Members!

34 Member Spotlight

36 Vegas Young Professionals

38 The Final Word 28 30 36 MEMBER NEWS RIBBON CUTTINGS VEGAS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JANUARY 2019 BUSINESS VOICE 5 Chamber News

Welcome and Congratulations

David Dazlich has relocated to Las Vegas to join the Chamber as the new director of government affairs. Dazlich earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science and national security from Grove City College in Grove City, PA. He has most recently served in Riverside California as the deputy director of government affairs for the Riverside County Building Industry Association, where he represented single family home builders and associated trades before county, regional and municipal governing bodies Preview Las Vegas within Riverside and Imperial Counties. In Dave’s new role he will focus working on state legislative affairs and on local government policy. 2019 is here!

Nicholas Claus was recently promoted to assistant director of public Join us on Thursday, Jan. 24 affairs. Claus earned his Bachelor of Arts in journalism and integrated at Thomas & Mack Center – marketing communications from the University of Nevada, Reno and has Cox Pavilion starting at 7 a.m. been with the Chamber for more than six years. He started at the Chamber Check out page 14 for speakers’ in the communications department before transferring to the marketing details, but be sure to stop by department. In his new role, Nick will split his time between the marketing the concourse on event day for department, providing creative oversight and brand direction through 100+ exhibitor booths. From innovative strategies to launch, promote and sustain the Chamber's brand the Raiders and Vegas Golden identity and reputation, and the government affairs department, promoting Knights to Skechers and Springs the Chamber’s positions and statements on political and policy issues Preserve, there are exciting relevant to the business community at the local government level. exhibitors for all attendees. Preview Las Vegas is a fun, Morgan Gibson is the new communications coordinator for the Chamber fast-paced and packed event, and Vegas Young Professionals (VYP) coordinator for the Leadership which would not be complete Foundation. She was born and raised in Las Vegas and is a recent graduate without Preview the Taste! Enjoy of Virginia State University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in complimentary lite bites from communications. Her new job duties are comprised of creating content some of Las Vegas’ favorite food for the Business Voice, writing press releases and scripts for events, hot spots – Lazy Dog Restaurant, coordinating and maintaining media relations, planning and producing Chik-Fil-A, Gordon Biersh and events for VYP, serving as the primary liaison to the VYP Advisory Council much more! Buy your tickets and working closely with the events and government affairs department. before Jan. 24 and save $25 per Before joining the Chamber, she was a publicist and content creator at PR ticket at LVChamber.com. See Insiders, a public relations firm. you there!

6 BUSINESS VOICE JANUARY 2019 LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING...

North Las Vegas 2019 State of the City with Mayor John Lee and the North Las Vegas City Council

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State of the City Addresses

At the beginning of each year, IRS Confirms Tax Filing Season to Begin Mayors across the nation detail January 28 their vision for their city in an influential and informative The Internal Revenue Service confirmed that it will process tax returns address – State of the Cities. Be beginning January 28 and provide refunds to taxpayers as scheduled. The sure to attend your cities next IRS will begin accepting and processing individual tax returns once the filing State of the City address: season begins. For taxpayers who usually file early in the year and have all of the needed documentation, there is no need to wait to file. They should file CITY OF LAS VEGAS when they are ready to submit a complete and accurate tax return. The filing THURSDAY, JAN. 10 deadline to submit 2018 tax returns is Monday, April 15 for most taxpayers. Doors Open at 4:30 p.m. Because of the Patriots’ Day holiday on April 15 in Maine and Massachusetts Program Begins at 5 p.m. and the Emancipation Day holiday on April 16 in the District of Columbia, City Council Chambers taxpayers who live in Maine or Massachusetts have until April 17 to file their Format: Speech returns. For more information, visit irs.gov. CITY OF HENDERSON TUESDAY, JAN. 22 Clark County Commissioners Select Chairman Doors Open at 11:30 a.m. Program Begins at Noon and Vice Chairman Green Valley Ranch Resort Format: Luncheon & Speech Marilyn Kirkpatrick was named by her fellow Clark County commissioners as their chairman, and Lawrence Weekly was named vice chairman. The CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS seven members of the Commission govern the County and are elected TUESDAY, JAN. 29 from geographic districts on a partisan basis for staggered four-year terms. Doors Open at 11 a.m. The Commission in turn hires a county manager, Yolanda King, who is Program Begins at Noon responsible for the administrative operations for the County. For details, visit Texas Station Hotel clarkcountynv.gov. Format: Luncheon & Speech

8 BUSINESS VOICE JANUARY 2019 LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE For Your Benefit

Recognize Outstanding Customer Service by Nominating Providers for a Customer Service Excellence Award

Celebrating its 30th year, the Customer Service Excellence program is to an already existing one. The designed to recognize those employees who have demonstrated dedication program is easy to implement to ensure customer satisfaction. It is the only Valley-wide program of its kind and fun to encourage. Give your and plays a vital role in promoting a strong and positive service attitude, company additional publicity for its especially among front-line employees. In 2018 there were almost 700 commitment to exceptional service nominations received by our customer service superstars. Participation and enroll today. To get more is easy, and anyone can nominate – customers, co-workers, supervisors information, nominate or enroll, and others who have felt they received outstanding customer service. On contact events at cse@lvchamber. their first nomination, nominees are invited to a recognition ceremony com or 702.641.5822 featuringTHANK live entertainment, a photo opportunity with local dignitaries, YOU a commemorative pin and certificate, and prize drawings. Customer Service Excellence canLAS be used as an employee recognition VEGAS program, or in addition THANK YOU LAS VEGAS The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ is the owner and producer of CES® and a proud member of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce.

With the tireless support of Las Vegas venues and vendors and the extraordinary city of Las Vegas, CES 2019 yielded inspiring innovations that are making a worldwide impact. CES continues as the global stage for innovation, and we couldn’t do it without you. Thank you, Las Vegas, for once again being a monumental asset to the CES team and an outstanding host to 180,000 CES attendees.

SAVE THE DATE CES® 2020 | JAN 7-10 Your Scene | You’re Seen

Installation Luncheon

More than 650 attendees gathered at The Cosmopolitan to witness Terry Shirey, president and CEO of Nevada State Bank, be sworn in by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman as the 2019 Chairman of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber. During his address at the organization’s annual Installation luncheon, Shirey outlined his plans for the Vegas Chamber in the coming year. The Chamber’s 2019 Board of Trustees were also sworn in during this ceremony.

Customer Service Excellence Annual Event

Business owners, employees and their families joined the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority as they honored hundreds of outstanding employees at the 28th annual Customer Service Excellence ceremony. These service stars go above and beyond what is expected and are instrumental in the success of the Southern Nevada economy.

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Working For You GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY

NEWS AND UPDATES

2019 LEGISLATIVE If you have questions about that will be held at Bella Fiore specific BDRs, please contact the Wines in Carson City. For more BILL DRAFT Government Affairs department information and to register, please at 702.641.5822.To see a visit LVChamber.com. The Legislative Counsel Bureau comprehensive list of the BDRs that (LCB) continues to release Bill have been submitted for the 2019 LEGISLATIVE Draft Requests (BDRs) for public legislative session, please visit the review in anticipation of the 2019 Nevada legislative website at www. RESOURCES AVAILABLE legislative session. By the end of leg.state.nv.us/Session/80th2019. TO MEMBERS 2018, about 1,000 BDRs had been posted. This list will typically be REGISTER FOR THE During the Legislative Session, the updated on a weekly basis by the Metro Chamber will once again LCB now through the beginning of METRO CHAMBER’S be offering several important the legislative session on Monday, LEGISLATIVE DAY AND communication tools for members February 4. The list provides the RECEPTION to stay informed and be engaged name of the bill sponsor and a in the legislative process. Every short description of the proposed The Vegas Chamber’s Legislative Friday afternoon, the Chamber’s legislation. Typically, bill language Day and Reception will be held on Government Affairs team will send associated with BDRs are not Wednesday, April 3 in Carson City. a recap of that week’s legislative available until the start of the President's Club and Advocacy activities including a recap of legislative session, unless the bill members are invited to join the hearings and bill summaries. Starting language has been prefiled as in the Metro Chamber to advocate in February, the Chamber’s popular case with many of the committee on a variety of business issues Carson City Call will be held the first bills. The Vegas Chamber’s affecting Nevada’s employers Tuesday of every month during the Government Affairs team is actively such as workforce development, legislative session at 11:00 a.m. along tracking these BDRs on behalf of K-12 education funding, higher with the Paul Call which, will be held its members in preparation for education reform, streamlining every other Thursday at 11:00 a.m. the upcoming legislative session. of state regulations and business for President’s Club and Advocacy Submitted BDRs thus far include requirements. Meetings will include members. To register, please contact K-12 education, higher education, key state policy makers, legislative Carlos Fernandez, GA Analyst at healthcare, economic development leadership and legislators. The day [email protected]. initiatives, labor laws, and tax policy. will include with evening reception

12 BUSINESS VOICE JANUARY 2019 LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SPECIAL THANKS to our 2018 Contributors!

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LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JANUARY 2019 BUSINESS VOICE 13 review Las Vegas is the Vegas Chamber’s signature annual trade show and economic forecasting conference, featuring more than 100 local business and government exhibitors, 2,000+ attendees, an information-packed speaker series and complimentary lite bites from some of Las Vegas’ more P popular restaurants. This year’s speaker series includes a high-level economic forecast, world-changing technology expert panel, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority perspective and more!

14 BUSINESS VOICE JANUARY 2019 LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EMCEE: JEFF CIVILLICO 2015, Aguero worked with Governor Brian Sandoval Headliner/TV Host and legislative leadership to reform Nevada’s tax Personality/ structure in support of the Governor’s education reform Philanthropist, program. Since 2016, he worked as the lead staff to the Comedy In Action Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Task Force and Preview Las Vegas subsequently the Las Vegas Stadium Authority. His work 2019 proudly was credited by Chairman Steve Hill, Governor Brian welcomes Jeff Sandoval, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Civillico as this year’s Former President Rossi Ralenkotter and Raiders emcee, a well-known President Marc Badain as playing a key role in both the Las Vegas Headliner, $1.8 billion Raiders Stadium Project and the $1.4 billion TV Host Personality Las Vegas Convention Center Renovation and Expansion and Philanthropist. He Project. has been a Las Vegas Headliner with Caesars DR. JOHN HUDAK Entertainment for seven years, Deputy Director, Center having performed 1,000+ shows at The LINQ, The for Effective Public Flamingo, and now at The Paris Hotel & Casino. Jeff is Management, the Founder & Chairman of Win-Win Entertainment, a Brookings Institution 501c3 national nonprofit based in Las Vegas that creates John Hudak is deputy opportunities for professional performers to share their director of the time and talent with children in need. Jeff serves on the Center for Effective board of several organizations including his alma mater Public Management Georgetown University, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts and a senior fellow High School, Nevada Medical Center and The Greater in Governance Good Council of Las Vegas. Studies. His research examines questions of JEREMY AGUERO presidential power in the Principal, Applied Analysis contexts of administration, Providing an entertaining personnel, and public policy. and in-depth economic Additionally, he focuses on campaigns and elections, forecast at Preview, legislative-executive interaction, and state and federal Jeremy Aguero is a marijuana policy. principal analyst with Applied Analysis, a John’s 2016 book, Marijuana: A Short History, offers a leading economic, unique, up-to-date profile of how cannabis emerged fiscal and policy from the shadows of counterculture and illegality to research firm based become a serious, even mainstream, public policy issue in Las Vegas. A and source of legal revenue for both businesses and fourth-generation Las governments. In it, he describes why attitudes and Vegas resident, Aguero policy have changed, and what those changes mean for undertook a special course marijuana's future place in society. of undergraduate study at UNLV under the late Dr. Shannon Bybee and graduated His 2014 Presidential Pork: White House Influence over with honors from the William S. Boyd School of Law. the Distribution of Federal Grants demonstrates that Aguero started his career as an intern/analyst with pork-barrel politics occurs beyond the halls of Congress. Coopers & Lybrand’s (now PriceWaterhouseCoopers’) Presidents capitalize on their discretionary funding financial advisory services group. He founded Applied authority to target federal dollars to swing states Analysis in 1997. in advance of presidential elections. His other work explores how agency staffing, expertise, and institutional Aguero’s 20-year work history demonstrates a wide structure facilitate or hinder presidential power and range of abilities. He has performed countless economic influence. This research explores the balance between and fiscal impact assessments for projects of local, political control and bureaucratic expertise in the regional and national significance. Some of his major delivery of public policy. projects include The Hospitality Industry’s Impact on the State of Nevada, delivered to the Federal Gaming John’s work has been recognized for its quality Impact Study Commission in 1998. In 2003, he chaired and contribution by the Midwest Political Science the Governor’s Task Force on Tax Policy’s technical Association and the American Political Science working group, co-authoring its 1,400-page report Association’s Presidency Research Group. His work has and ultimately receiving a Good Government Award been supported by institutions including the National from the Nevada Taxpayers Association. In 2014 and Science Foundation.

LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JANUARY 2019 BUSINESS VOICE 15 DR. ROBERT LANG Development (GOED) in 2011, where he guided the Executive Director, development of “Moving Nevada Forward’” the plan for Brookings Mountain West diversifying Nevada’s economy. During his tenure, Hill Robert Lang is a helped create numerous programs, including Workforce Professor of Public Innovations for the New Nevada, the Battle Born Policy in the Venture Fund, and the Knowledge Fund, which will leave Greenspun College a lasting impression on higher education, workforce of Urban Affairs development, and business incubation. and serves as the Executive Director Hill’s work with GOED played an integral role in bringing of both The Lincy business such as Tesla, Apple, Solar City, Barclaycard, Institute and Brookings Amazon, and Hyperloop One to Nevada. Governor Mountain West at the Sandoval went on to appoint Hill as the Chairman of University of Nevada, Las the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee Vegas. He is also a resident (SNTIC), which was charged with reviewing and Senior Fellow at the Brookings recommending major economic development projects Institution in Washington, D.C. Lang holds a Ph.D. in to the Governor and Legislature for approval. The Sociology from Rutgers University. Prior to his current SNTIC reviewed several proposals and recommended position, Lang was a Professor and Chair in Urban approval for both the Las Vegas Convention Center Planning at Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture and District expansion and renovation project as well as the Urban Studies in Alexandria and Blacksburg, VA. He Raiders Stadium. Hill was also chosen as the Chair of the was also a Senior Director of Urban and Metropolitan Las Vegas Stadium Authority which provides oversight Research at Fannie Mae in Washington, D.C. before of the construction and operation of the stadium. He is teaching at Virginia Tech. Lang began his career as also a member of the Southern Nevada Sporting Event a Research Associate at the Center for Urban Policy Committee which will recommend a process in which to Research at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. attract major new events to the destination.

Lang is an internationally recognized authority on THE NEXT FRONTIER: SMART CITY DATA urban growth, economic development and population EXCHANGES EXPERT TECHNOLOGY PANEL dynamics, including the interplay between politics and growth in America’s metropolitan areas. His research GLENN RICART has been featured in numerous print media outlets, Founder and CTO, US including USA Today, The New York Times, Washington Ignite Post, Wall Street Journal, and US News and World Glenn Ricart is Founder Report and he has appeared an expert commentator and CTO of US Ignite, on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CBS News, ABC News and a national nonprofit National Public Radio. Lang has authored dozens of accelerating the opinion editorial pieces that have run in newspapers and smart and connected periodicals nationally. He also twice served as Editor for community the academic journal Housing Policy Debate, which is movement through published by Routledge in the United Kingdom. its 26-member Smart Gigabit Community STEVE HILL ecosystem. Each Chief Executive Officer, community shares its Las Vegas Convention advanced applications and Visitors Authority and services with the other What’s next for members of the community. tourism and its economic growth in Prior to US Ignite, Ricart was CEO of Southern Nevada? National Lambdarail, Managing Director of Don’t miss a look PricewaterhouseCoopers, EVP and CTO of Novell during ahead for 2019! A Las its heyday, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Vegas resident for Affairs and Academic CIO at the University of Maryland, more than 30 years, and the founder or co-founder of five start-ups. His Steve Hill founded work in creating the first interchange point for today's Silver State Materials in Internet has earned him Pioneer status in the Internet 1987 and supplied concrete Hall of Fame. and aggregates for many projects in the community. After selling Silver State, Hill Dr. Ricart has a storied history of developing the was appointed by Governor Brian Sandoval to serve as distributed computing algorithms behind leader-less the first Director of the Governor’s Office of Economic technologies like blockchain. The Ricart-Agrawala

16 BUSINESS VOICE JANUARY 2019 LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE algorithm was the first published algorithm to achieve consensus among multiple distributed systems without using a pre-designated master node or leader, and it is often viewed as the first scalable deconfliction algorithm. It has been cited by more than a thousand times and has appeared in 30 different versions and translations.

MICHAEL SHERWOOD Director of Technology and Innovation, City of Las Vegas Michael Sherwood is the Director of Technology and Innovation for the City of Las Vegas. Michael has more than 20 years of management experience in the fields of technology, process improvement and innovation with majority of his time spent in municipal government operations. Most recently, he served as the Deputy Director of Public Safety, Business Services & City Technology for the City of Irvine, CA. Michael is extremely passionate about technology and believes through innovation and cooperation we can create a brighter, sustainable world for all.

Michael received his B.S. in Management from Pepperdine University followed by a M.S. in Executive Management from the University of Southern California.

BARAK WEINISMAN Founder and General Manager, Cox2M Connect Asset Services Barak Weinisman is the founder and general manager of Cox2M Connected Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 Asset Services, a new commercial Internet 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. of Things (IoT) Thomas & Mack Center - Cox Pavilion business line within Cox Communications that provides complete asset tracking and monitoring solutions to businesses and cities. Executive leader and general manager in the New Growth and Development arm of Cox Communications. Leading the incubation of new businesses for Cox through product and business development, in the B2B commercial domain.

Barak got his MBA from Duke University where he was awarded the school's highest leadership and academics awards, and a BA in Economics & Business Administration from The Open University of Israel with Visit LVChamber.com or call high honors. 702.641.5822 for tickets and exhibitor information! Chamber Praises UNLV Earning Coveted Carnegie Top Level Research University Status

as Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce etc., have previously not been considered as part of the leaders are applauding the news that UNLV Basic Classification methodology. The specific changes has earned the Carnegie Classification are as follows: L status of R1: Doctoral Univeristy with very high research activity. The Carnegie • The expanded criteria for entering into the doctoral Classification® has been the leading categories. In addition to the former threshold framework for recognizing and describing institutional (conferring 20 or more “research/scholarship” diversity in United States higher education for the past doctoral degrees), institutions that conferred 30 or four and a half decades. UNLV is the first university in more “professional practice” doctoral degrees in two Nevada to reach R1 designation. or more programs were also included.

Since 2012, the Metro Chamber has been pushing for • The first two doctoral university categories include UNLV to take the steps necessary to gain this status. institutions that conferred at least 20 research/ Most recently, 2019 Chairman Terry Shirey listed this scholarship doctorates and reported a minimum designation as one of the Chamber’s top priorities in of $5 million dollars of total research expenditures his address to Chamber members at the organization’s through the NSF HERD survey. The research activity Installation luncheon last month. index was then used to determine a cutoff between the “very high research activity” (R1) institutions, “UNLV achieving Carnegie R1 status is a big deal for and “high research activity” (R2) institutions. (Note the university and our community,” said Shirey. “UNLV that this represents a return to the labels used for is now among schools such as Harvard, Princeton, and those categories in 2005 and 2010). UCLA with R1 status that are driving innovation in their communities.” • The remaining institutions that either had less than $5 million in research expenditures or did not report “UNLV achieving Carnegie R1 Status has been one of research expenditures through the HERD survey, the Las Vegas Chamber’s top priorities because of the were placed into the third, newly named category” positive benefits it would bring to Southern Nevada Doctoral/Professional Universities. and the entire state. R1 status will help drive economic development, particularly for high tech companies that Starting in 1970, the Carnegie Commission on Higher seek a top-level university research partner. This is great Education developed a classification of colleges and news for the business community and job creation,” said universities to support its program of research and Mary Beth Sewald, president and CEO of the Chamber. policy analysis. Derived from empirical data on colleges and universities, the Carnegie Classification was R1 status will also help UNLV compete for more research originally published in 1973, and subsequently updated grants that can help improve quality of life, as well as in 1976, 1987, 1994, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2018 to attract top level research faculty and graduate students. reflect changes among colleges and universities. This framework has been widely used in the study of higher Below is information about the criteria that is used in education, both as a way to represent and control selecting institutions for this designation. for institutional differences, and also in the design of research studies to ensure adequate representation of The Doctoral Universities categories have been reshaped sampled institutions, students, or faculty. to better accommodate “Doctor's degree – professional practice” within their methodology. These degrees, formerly referred to as “first professional degrees” and including such degrees as the MD, JD, Pharm.D., D.Div,

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2 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2 9 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS PRE-LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST Chamber Connections is a dedicated leads group comprised Join us for a special breakfast roundtable discussion that of professionals from a variety of industries. This is a place for will look at the 2019 State Legislative Session and how it professionals to grow their network and their businesses by will impact Nevada’s business community. It will be hosted sharing contacts, referrals and ideas. by Mary Beth Sewald, president and CEO of the Las Vegas 5:30 – 7 p.m. Metro Chamber of Commerce with Paul Moradkhan, vice Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce president of government affairs for the Metro Chamber and 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 Jim Wadhams, director with Fennemore Craig. Contact [email protected] or call 702.641.5822 for 8 - 9:30 a.m. space availability and cost. Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 8 TUESDAY, JAN. 8 Complimentary for Board of Trustees, Government Affairs CHAMBER VOICES TOASTMASTERS Committee, President’s Club and Advocacy Members Become a better speaker and a more effective presenter by Contact Erica Valdriz to register [email protected] joining Chamber Voices Toastmasters. Open to all members. 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 11 FRIDAY, JAN. 11 Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce PREVIEW EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 Preview Exhibitors are invited to learn more about show $63 every six months. Guests always complimentary. day and set-up logistics, exhibiting and marketing tips, social media suggestions, best practices, important venue 9 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9 information and valuable information from the show partner, CHAMBER CONNECTIONS II GES. Topics to be discussed include: Pre-show planning, Meet potential new customers and make valuable business- marketing & promotion, Thomas & Mack venue rules & to-business connections! Learn effective ways to network, regulations, booth layout including use of graphics and incorporate social media into your personal and professional collateral, staffing considerations and logistical guidelines. branding, and establish a group of peers dedicated to helping 10:30 a.m. – Noon one another grow through business relationships. Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 5:30 – 7 p.m. 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Advance registration, requested. 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 Contact [email protected] or call 702.641.5822 for space 15 TUESDAY, JAN. 15 availability and cost. CHAMBER VOICES TOASTMASTERS See January 8

20 BUSINESS VOICE JANUARY 2019 LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE January Sponsors:

Aflac • Bank of Nevada • Eide Bailly, LLP • Horizon Print Solutions The Howard Hughes Corporation • KNPR Nevada Public Radio Las Vegas Review-Journal • Nevada Broadcasters Association Nevada Drug Card • Nevada Resort Association Raiders • Southwest Gas • Turkish Construction Materials Vegas Golden Knights • Vegas PBS

17 THURSDAY, JAN. 17 24 THURSDAY, JAN. 24 NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PREVIEW LAS VEGAS 2019 We are excited to meet each of our new members and put Preview Las Vegas gives Nevada business professionals a face with your membership! New Member Orientation the information, insights and data they need to power their is a great time for you to connect with fellow Metro success in 2019. Year over year, Preview attracts decision- Chamber members, staff and our volunteer Prospectors makers, professionals with purchasing power in their and Ambassadors. We provide a light breakfast and a brief companies and high-level executives to hear about trends, overview of your Chamber membership benefits, as well business and the economy. Don't miss a stellar year of great as our role in the greater context of Southern Nevada’s information, insights and relationship-building! economy. Advanced registration is required. 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 7:30 - 8 a.m. Registration, Networking & Breakfast Thomas & Mack Center - Cox Pavilion 8 - 9:30 a.m. Program 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce $60 preregistration | $85 at the door 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 Presenting Sponsor: Cox Sponsor: Wells Fargo Platinum Sponsors: Nevada State Bank, NV Energy, Southwest Airlines and Wells Fargo 16 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 Gold Sponsors: Aflac, Bank of Nevada, Eide Bailly, LLP, CHAMBER CONNECTIONS Horizon Print Solutions, The Howard Hughes Corporation, See January 2 KNPR Nevada Public Radio, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevada Broadcasters Association, Nevada Drug Card, 23 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23 Nevada Resort Association, Raiders, Southwest Gas, Turkish CHAMBER CONNECTIONS II Construction Materials, Vegas Golden Knights and Vegas PBS See January 9 28 MONDAY, JAN. 28 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS OPEN HOUSE MIXER Come mix, mingle and learn about Chamber Connections, a dedicated-leads group within the Las Vegas Metro Chamber. Meet new friends while connecting with other professionals from all over the valley. 5:30 - 7 p.m. Slater’s 50/50 467 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd #100 $5 member preregistration | $10 members at the door $15 non-member preregistration | $20 non-members at the door Contact [email protected] or call 702.641.5822 for more information.

LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JANUARY 2019 BUSINESS VOICE 21 Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center - Cox Pavilion

Barak Weinisman Michael Sherwood Founder and Director of Technology General Manager, and Innovation, Cox2M Connect City of Las Vegas Asset Services

Jeremy Aguero Glenn Ricart Principal, Founder and CTO, Applied Analysis US Ignite

Preview Las Vegas is the Vegas Chamber’s signature annual trade show and economic forecasting conference; featuring more than 100 local business and government exhibitors, 2,000+ attendees, an information-packed speaker series and complimentary lite bites from some of Las Vegas' most popular restaurants. This year’s speaker series will include a high level economic forecast, world-changing technology expert panel, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority perspective and more!

Presenting Sponsor: Platinum Sponsors (as of 1/7/2018): Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center - Cox Pavilion

Dr. John Hudak Emcee: Jeff Civillico Senior Fellow in Headliner/TV Governance Studies Host Personality/ and Deputy Director of Philanthropist, the Center for Effective Comedy In Action Public Management, Brookings Institution Dr. Robert Lang Steve Hill Executive Director, President/CEO, Brookings Mountain West Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

Exhibitor Booth Pricing Ticket Pricing

$1,275/single booth or $1,800/double booth $60 in advance or $85 at the door

Visit LVChamber.com or call 702.641.5822 for tickets and exhibitor information!

Gold Sponsors (as of 1/7/2018):

Aflac • Bank of Nevada • Eide Bailly • Horizon Print Solutions The Howard Hughes Corporation • KNPR Nevada Public Radio • Las Vegas Review-Journal Nevada Broadcasters Association • Nevada Drug Card • Nevada Resort Association Raiders • Southwest Gas • Turkish Construction Materials • Vegas Golden Knights • Vegas PBS President’s Club

(B) Chris Schlaffman VP, Commercial Lending - Clark County Credit Union Chris Schlaffman has spent his entire professional career in banking, starting out as an intern in high school 36 years ago. He graduated from UNLV with a degree in Financial Services and went on to graduate from the Pacific Coast Banker’s Schoolthrough the University of Washington. He is excited to join Clark County CU as the Vice President of Commercial Lending and is looking forward serving its business members. His volunteer work includes acting as Treasurer of Green Valley United Methodist Church and Swain’s Creek Pines Lot Owners Association.

(A) Tyler Corder COO & CFO – Findlay Automotive Group Tyler Corder is a graduate of Montana State University. After college he joined GMAC in 1980 and was named Branch Manager in Las Vegas in 1992. He later joined the Findlay Automotive Group where he now serves as both COO and CFO. He is past Board President of Safe Nest and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He has served on several boards including the Findlay Education Foundation, the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow and the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada.

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(D) Danelle Vigh Director of Marketing – Diamond Resorts International Danelle Vigh has nearly 20 years of experience within the timeshare industry. Through her direct leadership, strategic planning and revenue results orientated mind-set has maximized relationships, creating new frontline opportunities, and demonstrated/created the processes for the Pre-Arrivals Call Centers. Vigh specializes in developing startup marketing programs, sales and marketing development, shifting culture, and reorganization of leadership. She has experience in marketing program creation, sales process implementation, call center and customer service relationships, lead generation, internet sales, as well as leadership and developing high C D performing sales and marketing teams.

(C) Michael Bonner Managing Shareholder– Greenberg Traurig Michael J. Bonner is the Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Las Vegas Office and concentrates his practice in the areas of corporation finance, corporate governance, business transactions, securities and gaming. He represents clients in corporate securities and other business transactions; including acting as counsel on mergers and acquisitions, public securities offerings, private placements and a variety of financing, acquisition. and restructuring transactions. He represents hotel-casino resort operators, manufacturers, suppliers, lenders and officers, and directors in transactional, licensing and other approvals before Nevada regulatory authorities.

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(E) Gene Carrejo Owner - Xuberance Gene and Lisa Carrejo moved to Las Vegas where Gene came to manage Meadow Gold Dairy. After 40 years in the corporate world, however, he decided to retire in our dynamic city. After much due diligence, Gene and Lisa discovered the need for a comprehensive approach to proactive health and wellness, all found under one roof. Xuberance was established to fulfill that niche. One year later the results rea in with satisfied clients. Evolvement continues to be top of mind for the art of restoring vitality in Las Vegas.

(F) Lisa Santwer VP, Marketing and Communications – Comprehensive Cancer Centers Lisa Santwer oversees marketing and communications for Comprehensive Cancer Centers. Her career highlights include successfully marketing of new divisions, recruitment of several highly qualified physicians and cutting-edge research trials. She’s also spearheaded key outreach initiatives for Comprehensive, including scholarships and free sunscreen partnerships. Santwer is incoming President for Candlelighters’ in 2020. A Leadership LV graduate, she is now its Curriculum Chair. A 2012 Hall of Fame inductee into the Women’s Chamber, She sits on various boards and/or councils with Las Vegas HEALS, UNLV College of Science and the LVGEA. E F

(G) Allen Kaercher President and Principal, Las Vegas – Kaercher Insurance Allen Kaercher is a native-born Las Vegan. He serves as the President of Kaercher Insurance and has over 40 years of experience in development and implementation of risk management programs for a diverse range of clients. Allen earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business insurance administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He devotes a great deal of his time to numerous community organizations including serving as a Prospector of the LV Chamber of Commerce and an honorary commander for The Nellis Support Team.

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(H) Jaime Cruz Executive Director – Workforce Connections Jaime Cruz is Executive Director for Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board. Prior to his appointment, Cruz served as Chief Strategy Officer and worked to expand WIOA driven workforce programs in local libraries. Cruz understands the barriers many face when trying to improve their careers. As a young man who immigrated to the United States from Peru, he initially worked as a dish washer despite a degree in mechanical engineering. Prior to his career the public sector, Cruz worked on sustainability initiatives for major hotel casino companies in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JANUARY 2019 BUSINESS VOICE 25 Governor Steve Sisolak

What do you foresee as the biggest opportunities for the success of businesses in Nevada?

Our state's economy and population are growing, and no one is better positioned to take advantage of this growth than Nevada businesses. Our businesses not only have the chance to position themselves as the leaders in fast-growing fields like clean energy and advanced manufacturing, they can help ensure our future workforce is prepared by partnering with schools, university, and community programs. The future is bright here in Nevada and our businesses are helping lead the way.

What is your 2019 New Year’s resolution?

To be the best governor I can be for all Nevadans.

What are you most excited about in becoming the Governor of the Great State of Nevada?

Being given the chance to continue to meet and listen to Nevadans from all corners of the state, and to work each day to give every family the opportunity to succeed.

26 BUSINESS VOICE JANUARY 2019 LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Platinum Sponsors

“Cox has been an integral part of “At Nevada State Bank, we believe it the Southern Nevada community matters who you bank with and how for 20 years and we’re proud to financial solutions and services help be a returning Preview Las Vegas your businesses grow & prosper. We signature sponsor. With an annual are proud to partner with the Las economic impact exceeding $1.8 Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce to billion, our advanced products, services ensure that Las Vegas is a top global city and network technologies are 'bringing us closer' by with a business-friendly economy, a preferred travel transforming the customer experience.” destination, and an incredible place to live.”

Michael F. Bolognini Terry Shirey Vice President and Market Leader, Cox Las Vegas President & CEO, Nevada State Bank

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The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development Nevada’s prominent Jewish Federation, Jewish (GOED) board gave approval to develop a $600 million data Nevada, has named Stefanie Tuzman as the new center in Henderson, which would power many of Google’s CEO and leader of the Southern Nevada-based products and services and bring 50 new jobs to the Silver State. organization.

Developer of Summerlin and Downtown Summerlin, The Howard Hughes Corporation unveiled the new name and logo Gitana Cafasso was recently promoted to of Las Vegas’ professional baseball team, as the Las Vegas marketing manager at Burke Construction Group. Aviators. They will play in the new baseball stadium beginning April 9. The new chief strategy officer forWorkforce The Community Integration Program within The Salvation Army Connections, Southern Nevada’s local workforce opened its new 42-bed facility for homeless veterans here in development board, is former Assemblywoman Southern Nevada, made possible through funding from the Irene Bustamante Adams. In her new role, Veterans Administration. Bustamante Adams will oversee the One-Stop Career expansion in local libraries, while creating an integrated Dr. Richard Nongard has released his newest book Viral workforce system to support the growth of in-demand industries Leadership: Seize the Power of Now to Create Lasting as identified by Nevada’s Economic Development plan. Transformation in Business as an audiobook across all major audiobook distributors. Safe Nest honors survivor and insurance industry veteran Anne Wayman of Kaercher Insurance with A ground-breaking ceremony was held for the new campus the prestigious “Woman of Distinction” award. of Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV) at Nellis Anne is passionate about Safe Nest, and shares: “It Air Force Base. CASLV is a STEM-focused charter school that hurts, as a survivor, to see the suffering of those serves the educational needs of military families. victims of domestic abuse. I have healed long ago, therefore I am blessed and it’s now my honor to help. My duty is to help those survive because it’s not how we sit with the powerful, it’s how well we stand with the broken.”

Wheeling and Dealing Howard & Howard has been named to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list for its Commercial Executives Real Estate Services represented professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from Teamsters Union 14 in the lease of a 6,100-square-feet office clients and peers. building, located at 8951 W. Sahara Ave. Suite 100. The purchase was from Winner Properties, LLC and was valued at John Cannito has been promoted to president of PENTA $474,183. Building Group and Jeff Ehret is now the firm’s first chief executive officer. With the representation of Weingarten Realty Investors and DG Realty, Celebrate Dental leased 5,925-square-feet of office Long-time Las Vegas family, the Beardens, have been space at Franciso Center in Las Vegas, making this Celebrate honored with the Bearden Family Paseo, a special plaque that Dental’s eighth location. commemorates the family’s historic contribution to the area, in the heart of the Las Vegas Medical District.

28 BUSINESS VOICE JANUARY 2019 LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce is proud to provide members with a place to publish their current announcements as a benefit of membership. Email news items to [email protected].

Upcoming Events

This month during CES week (Jan. 8-11) the Metropolitan Gallery Las Vegas is hosting an art show with a focus on digital art.

At Sean Park on Saturday, Jan. 26, RAD: Making A Real Autism Difference will be hosting a 5K fun run for autism. The address is 6050 S. Buffalo Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89113. To register please visit, radlv.org.

Community Service

Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada has granted its 2,000th wish. With the help of 13 community partners including Martin- Harris Construction, Wade Simpson, Principal Architect, SimpsonCoulter and Wright Engineering, six-year-old Sultan Great schools. All Kids. Bouras-Souissi, who was diagnosed with spina bifida, now has an outdoor play area in his own backyard. Know How Clark County Smith’s grocery stores donated 2,500 pumpkin pies to several hunger-driven Public Schools Are Doing? Southern Nevada charities to spread joy to the valley’s most vulnerable residents this holiday season. Charitable organizations visit: SAK that received pies included Project 150, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, The Shade Tree, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, Three Square Food Bank and The Salvation Army.

Walker Furniture partnered with the Clark County Fire Department to make hard-working first responders more comfortable. Through Walker’s “Project Firehouse: Rested & Ready,” it provided six new mattresses and box springs and will ultimately deliver new mattresses to all 30 Clark County firehouses in the Las Vegas Valley.

Vegas PBS, in partnership with PBS and Edcamp, will bring early childhood teachers in the local Southern Nevada community together to elevate their voices and empower them professionally. • Search by school name or zip code • Compare up to 3 schools side-by-side • See changes in performance over time • See performance by student subgroup • Learn ways to get involved with schools Ribbon Cuttings PC - President’s Club $ - Chamber Member Discount

DENNY’S SILVER STATE SCHOOLS CREDIT UNION Denny’s is America’s diner. Guests have come to Denny’s for over Founded in 1951 by seven educators, Silver State Schools Credit 60 years to sit back, relax and enjoy delicious hearty meals 24/7. Union provides a quality banking alternative for those working Denny’s is welcoming and always serves up hearty diner food and involved in the Southern Nevada education community. every day of the year. SSSCU serves over 51,000 member-owners with nine branches throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

EV&A ARCHITECTS BELTONE EV&A offers a wide range of architectural, planning and interior Since 1940, Beltone has made high quality hearing care available design services to the Commercial Healthcare and Hospitality to more people. They develop technically optimal hearing markets. The firm’s work is recognized for design excellence as a solutions without losing focus on individual’s needs. Beltone is the result of the personal involvement of the design principals with each trusted hearing care partner that’s always there. client throughout the entire design process and into construction.

WOMEN’S RESOURCE MEDICAL CENTERS MDL GROUP Women’s Resource Medical Centers of Southern Nevada is a faith- Founded in 1989, MDL Group is the leading commercial real estate based non-profit that has been serving the Las Vegas Medical service provider in Southern Nevada. The company provides District for 34 years. They provide free services for families services including commercial property management, brokerage faced with an unplanned pregnancy. For more information, visit sales and leasing, investment advisory and development services. savealifeclub.com. For more information, please visit www.mdlgroup.com.

30 BUSINESS VOICE JANUARY 2019 LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE To arrange your ribbon cutting, email [email protected]

PLAZA HOTEL/CORE ARENA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHERN NEVADA The Core Arena at the Plaza Hotel & Casino is downtown Las Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada is proud to announce Vegas’ first and only permanent outdoor equestrian center, the grand opening of its new location on the second floor at providing a new home for rodeo and hosting various outdoor 1921 North Rainbow Blvd. Acquisition of the space was acquired events that attract more business and people to downtown, year- through a generous gift from Nevada State Bank. round.

MARSH PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES LEGACY HOUSE OF SOUTHERN HILLS Marsh Private Client Services, a division of Marsh USA, Inc. is Legacy House of Southern Hills is a brand new premier assisted a leading independent insurance brokerage focused on the living and memory care community. Caring for seniors since high-net-worth market, serving approximately 18,000 clients 1996, built with seniors in mind, they provide assistance with in the U.S. For more information, please contact Vivian Taibi at daily living, so they can maximize their independence and [email protected]. maintain their dignity.

THE VILLAS AT CENTENNIAL HILLS The Villas at Centennial Hills is a new transformative concept that deinstitutionalizes nursing homes. It’s an innovative idea that changes the way people think about nursing homes. The Green House concept is a multimillion-dollar 46,535 sq. ft. Las Vegas facility that broke round on Dec. 4.

LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JANUARY 2019 BUSINESS VOICE 31 SAVE MONEY Invest in Energy Efficiency with Incentives from NV Energy

s we start the new year, it is never too early to think about ways to reduce your business' overhead costs. One of the most A effective ways to do this is by investing in energy efficiency. You will save money on your electricity bill and your project may qualify for incentives from NV Energy. To view incentives visit nvenergy.com/save-with-powershift/ business-energy-services.

For instance, upgrading existing lighting fixtures to LEDs can save your business up to 50% on lighting electricity costs. You can further lower electricity costs by installing occupancy sensors, high-efficiency air conditioning units or requesting Free Smart Thermostats from NV Energy at nvenergy.com/save-with-powershift/ smart-thermostat/business.

Businesses just like yours are taking advantage of these energy-saving opportunities. Analisa Gardea is out important updates and incentive information for manager of Castaways Retail Store in Henderson, a the new year. 15,000-square-foot charity thrift store. When Analisa learned that NV Energy incentives could cover 84% of • Reno 2019 Kick-Off Event, January 15 the project costs, she jumped on the opportunity to • Las Vegas 2019 Kick-Off Event, January 17 work with New Day LED and Allstate Electric to replace their track lighting on the sales floor. NV Energy’s Commercial Energy Services team is also available to answer any questions you have about The new lighting saves Castaways $2,520 in electricity energy efficiency projects. Call 800.342.6335 or email costs and 28,704 kWh every year. Thanks to the [email protected]. incentives, the payback period is only about four months. "The lights are amazing. The contractors are awesome," Analisa says.

We encourage you to learn more about NV Energy incentives and how energy efficiency can help your business. Attend NV Energy’s FREE 2019 Kick-Off Event and find out how businesses like yours can lower energy costs and save money. Register today to find

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Members joined from Nov. 15, 2018 to Dec. 15, 2018 LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JANUARY 2019 BUSINESS VOICE 33 Member Spotlight Natural Healing Elevated

he New Year brings a refreshed outlook and Charleston to take them to the top, where they can energy, and, at the same time, can be more figuratively “release” their emotional restraints. The stressful than ever. It is critically important symbolism, gorgeous scenery and physicality of being T to take note of those moments that can eat amongst nature contributes to the power of healing. away at your mental and physical health “Everyone grows differently and some I can push harder and take the time to nurture the needs of than others,” said Leslie Ann. your well-being. Furthermore, Leslie Ann recognizes that not all clients Chamber member Leslie Ann Coaching takes that can physically hike, in which she then makes house calls. nurturing need to an elevated level – literally. After 18 By bringing nature indoors utilizing plants and bio- years in leadership roles in the casino security industry, imagery (visualizing oneself in nature), Leslie Ann leads Leslie Ann decided to combine her experience in the her clients through similar sessions ensuring she can security industry with her coaching and leadership skills. bring her talents to those who need her, regardless of Two years ago, she started her coaching business with physical limitations. a twist – instead of your expected office environment coaching, Leslie Ann takes clients on hikes during their What’s the impact of Leslie Ann Coaching? “One of my coaching sessions. client’s family members called me a ‘Miracle Worker.’ I had a client who suffered from depression and wanted “It was intuitive to take my client on a hike,” said Leslie to take medicine, and I saved her from taking a pill,” said Ann, certified energy leader and master practitioner Leslie Ann. “By teaching my client how to breathe, feel and owner of Leslie Ann Coaching. “There are lots of the wind through the trees to compare their situation healing powers in nature and learning how to breathe as their perception of life, my client doesn’t take pills is important.” anymore. I teach my clients to look at nature without any blinders.” The only coach to offer this unique approach in Las Vegas, Leslie Ann follows a Japanese practice to healing Locally, Leslie Ann’s personal favorite hikes are called “forest medicine” – the science of using nature to Cathedral Rock and Mary Jane Falls at Mt. Charleston – heal regardless of location. Leslie Ann takes her clients “The switchbacks represent being ‘wishy-washy’”, and to nearby locales such as Lake Mead and Mt. Charleston. her all-time favorite location is Zion National Park. Depending on the therapeutic need, values and boundaries both physical and mental, she leads them on Leslie Ann added: “I believe we are all the walking hikes that heal. wounded and we need to heal our inner child within. No one is too weak to ask for help and we can heal one step For example: When Leslie Ann recognizes that her client at a time.” needs to follow therapeutic pathways, she leads them on hikes through the Historic Railroad Trail tunnels at For more information, visit leslieanncoaching.com or call Lake Mead. When Leslie Ann identifies the potential 725.333.0027. in a client, she takes them to Cathedral Rock at Mt.

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Internships are a great opportunity for employers and 2. The internship project must be meaningful and interns alike. This type of arrangement can help interns clearly defined. gain valuable experience and networking opportunities This is possibly the most important considerations for a in their field while simultaneously providing employers successful internship experience. Forget the days when with an opportunity to try out potential employees and interns bring coffee and file papers - this makes for a additional workforce for special projects. meaningless experience for both parties.

So why is it that we so often hear internship horror For employers looking for someone to take care of these stories from both parties? The answer is simple – neither tasks, just hire a personal assistant – it will work better the intern or the internship coordinator considered these for you in the long run. two things when agreeing to the arrangement. For prospective interns: Try to avoid internships that 1. It is critical that the team and intern “click” consist solely of these types of menial tasks – your goal This is often overlooked by both interns and employers is to gain experience! alike. Just because the other party looks good on paper does not make it a good fit. It is important to A meaningful internship project will help an intern gain ask yourself whether your personalities are compatible. new skills, help them build their resume and provide To screen for successful internships, interns need to them with an experience that will help them start their consider whether they feel the person they will be career. working with will invest in them and act as a mentor. However, it is not enough to have a “meaningful project,” For example, as a prospective intern, do you work better goals need to be clearly defined to track responsibilities independently or with a lot of direction? and project milestones. This also helps create a framework from which both the employer and the Likewise, prospective intern supervisors should be intern can provide feedback to one another. Consider clear about what their management style is and what setting SMART goals for every project as well as for the their expectation is from the prospective intern. It is internship together for the most successful experience. important to not only be open about this, but also to discuss how these preferences relate to the work. There is a lot of work that goes on behind-the-scenes to create a strong internship program and certainly just Look at it this way – if you went on a date and just really as much work goes into searching for an internship. Yet, didn’t see it going anywhere, you probably wouldn’t go following these considerations can help guide you in on another date. So why do people take internships that your internship matchmaking process, whether you are they intuitively know are not the best fit? an employer looking for new talent or an intern looking to get your feet wet!

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LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JANUARY 2019 BUSINESS VOICE 37 The Final Word

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

he Vegas Chamber wrapped up an amazing year under the leadership of 2018 Chairman of the Board Mike Bolognini and President and CEO Mary Beth Seward. We were thrilled T to welcome 2019 Chairman of the Board Terry Shirey to the ranks as we embark on an even more successful 2019. As we look towards the future, let us also look back at how we wrapped up a prosperous year at the Vegas Chamber.

• Hosted government officials from Sao Paolo, Brazil to the Vegas Chamber offices for in-depth conversation on the value of doing business in Southern Nevada and relationship building for future partnerships.

• Celebrated hundreds of Southern Nevada employees at the Customer Service Excellence annual event, that included announcing the 2018 Person of the Year, Elmo Wedderburn of Southwest Airlines.

• Expanded networking opportunities for our small business community at our Fall edition of Pop-Up Business Showcase, an event series focused on connection, promotion, and, of course, fun!

• Enjoyed an exclusive peek behind the curtain of UFC headquarters lead by a power-house panel of female leaders at our Executive Women’s Event.

• Proudly supported Vegas Chamber President and CEO Mary Beth Sewald as she was honored with the 2018 Silver State Excellence in Service Women’s Award.

• Created lasting memories with the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) at the President’s Club Reception hosted by Nevada State Bank.

• Discussed the changing landscape of state public policy and the impact on Nevada’s business community at our Post-Election Policy Briefing event.

• Highlighted our priorities and celebrated our growth at the annual State of the Chamber and Installation Luncheon. With more than 600 guests in attendance, we installed our 2019 Board of Trustees, including Chairman of the Board Terry Shirey, President and CEO of Nevada State Bank.

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