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e hope this issue of the Business • Updates on social media about members that are Voice finds you and your loved ones open for business, especially restaurants that are W healthy and safe. While Nevada, along doing curbside pickup and delivery with the rest of the world, is taking extraordinary precautions to curtail the escalation of Coronavirus cases, the impact of Our website, VegasChamber.com, is updated daily self distancing and mandated business closures are with the latest business information. And as more having a significant impact no most of our businesses. resources are made available, we will keep you informed on how your business can get access to The Vegas Chamber has been open for business them. throughout the Coronavirus quarantine. While our physical doors are closed, our Vegas Chamber team The Vegas Chamber will continue to convene our members have been engaged daily in helping our members, including our Policy Committees, the members access the resources and information you Southern Nevada Forum, and Chamber committees, need to withstand this economic situation. along with webinars and teleconferences. Please check out the Events Calendar, as well as our emails, We’ve been in constant contact with leaders from for the latest opportunities for you to connect and our Congressional delegation, to the Governor and engage. his staff, legislators, County Commissioners, local governments, and business, healthcare and education We encourage Nevadans to safely shop local leaders. And we’ve been working with business whenever they can, and appreciate the business organizations throughout Nevada to get the word out community for doing their part by working remotely, statewide about important resources and information being innovative, and supporting each other and the that can help sustain businesses and jobs. community. Nevada is battle born, and our innovation and Here are just a few ways we are working daily to entrepreneurism is part of our DNA. We’re One provide you with the support you need Nevada. Together, we will get through this tough, but • Teleconferences with experts sharing the latest temporary time, and work to bring back our thriving information on Small Business Administration economy. Emergency Disaster Loans, assistance offered Please reach out to the Vegas Chamber if there is through the federal stimulus package, and options anything we can do for you. available through local banks

• Information on how to comply with special regulations put in place by the federal government for Coronavirus including employee sick leave, Family Medical Leave Act, and payroll protection.

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APRIL 2020 079 From The Darkness We Will Rise 7

Welcome New Members 8

Member News 9

Leading by example: Las Vegas resorts show outpouring of community support 10 13 14 Vegas Chamber's Executive Women's Council marks one-year anniversary 13

Communicating, Collaborating & Community Sustainability Through COVID-19 14

Coronavirus Emergency Loans 18

Member Restaurants 25 Open For You 22

Chamber News 25

Local Government Response to COVID-19 Relating to Businesses 26

What's Virtually Happening 27 Leadership Las Vegas 18 29 Applications Open – Deadline Extended to May 28

Ribbon Cuttings 29

Vegas Chamber: Meet Your Future 30

Board of Trustee Spotlights 31 Avoiding Emotional Investing 32 30 32

VEGAS CHAMBER APRIL 2020 BUSINESS VOICE 5 A Positive Outlook To Appreciate Las Vegas’ Sports Future, Look to the Past Southern Nevada is in the midst of a major sports revolution. Golden Knights, the national champion UNLV Runnin’ Rebels With the Las Vegas Raiders moving into Allegiant Stadium and the National Finals Rodeo. later this year, 2020 will mark a milestone in the regional sports landscape that began its transformation with the While the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame celebrates arrival of the Vegas Golden Knights just three years ago. the past, it also has an eye toward the future. The organization Those headliners of professional sports are joined by the awards six $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association, seniors each year, and it regularly supports initiatives that the Lights of the United Soccer League and the National enhance youth sports throughout Southern Nevada. The Basketball Association’s Summer League, along with many Hall of Fame’s tagline is “Where would you be without sports high-profile collegiate and high school events spanning a in your life?” For those of us who grew up swinging a bat or number of sports. shooting a ball, the effect of sports is indelible, as it helped teach us the values of life through the spirit of competition, This rapid evolution of Southern Nevada’s sports scene did and the Hall of Fame is committed to that proposition for the not happen in a vacuum. While the region has not had a generations of today and tomorrow. major league franchise until recently, longtime residents will recall a rich history of sports at all levels: a history that was Southern Nevada wouldn’t be what it is today without sports. shaped by the local kids who made it big, the leaders who That history helped lay the foundation for developments in cultivated leagues and led teams, the benefactors whose the past few years that have elevated the region’s sporting support helped dreams become reality and the athletes and events who became synonymous with Las Vegas.

The Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame is dedicated to that history. Established in 1996, the non-profit organization has recognized the outstanding achievements of Southern Nevada athletes, both in the world of sports and the local community, while it supports local youth programs that help mold new generations of community leaders through sports participation.

In its brief history, the Sports Hall of Fame has inducted 110 people, events and organizations into its illustrious halls. The first inductee was David Humm, a local quarterbacking Jeremy Aguero, Principal Analyst phenom who starred at Bishop Gorman High School, became a Heisman Trophy candidate with the University of Nebraska and played a decade in the NFL, including seven years with scene. Sports at all levels, from the games at Allegiant the Oakland Raiders. Stadium to the youth sports fields and courts scattered around the urban valley, are and will continue to be woven The inductees who followed are a Who’s Who of Southern into the fabric of our community. Nevada sports royalty: Greg Maddux, Andre Agassi, Jerry Tarkanian, Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Dana White and While sports do not define us, they are undeniably a piece Larry Johnson. Hall of Fame members also include local of who we are as Southern Nevadans. As we head into influential families who supported a number of efforts to one of the most important and monumental sports years grow sports, community leaders who supported athletics in our community’s history, let’s celebrate where we are on the amateur and professional levels, as well as some of and where we are headed while always remembering who the most influential events and teams that have made the helped get us there. Southern Nevada sporting world what it is today, such as the IT MATTERS WHO YOU BANK WITH ®

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The never-ending news cycle surrounding the coronavirus silenced our nation’s skies and altered our sense of outbreak has been daunting and overwhelming. The security. We bounced back from the depths of the gravity of the situation changes every day, sometimes Great Recession, when one out of seven jobs was lost. every hour, compounding the sense of vulnerability and We bounced back from wars, floods and the most uncertainty that has gripped the world amid the growing unspeakable horror of 1 October. public health threat. It is certainly easy to be overcome Each of these events shook the foundation of our by the sense of unease. economy. And each time, even when it seemed like the At the same time, I remain optimistic that the public darkness may never end, we found our way back to the health threat will be short-lived and that our nation light. In time the visitors returned, and we were here to will get in front of the virus, preventing new infections welcome them back. and focused on helping the sick get back to full health. The coming weeks and months will be trying for Getting to that point will be a great relief, yet the reality Southern Nevada. In times like these, our community is it will be only the first step in our nation’s recovery, as wants to do the one thing we may not – come together. what has been primarily a public health crisis is quickly People will lose paychecks and jobs; they will not lose becoming an economic one.

In a matter of days across the nation, we’ve seen people, businesses and governments take extraordinary measures to isolate themselves. These steps will help slow the virus’s spread and protect our most vulnerable citizens, but they also mean staggering losses throughout the economy, especially for the leisure and hospitality industry that is the business backbone of our state.

In Southern Nevada, the tourism industry directly employs nearly a quarter-million people and accounts for a third of all economic activity. Tens of thousands Jeremy Aguero, Principal Analyst more people indirectly depend on the tourism dollars flowing into our community. The difficult layoffs and their humanity. This extraordinary challenge will be furloughs have already begun, and they are likely the tip bettered by the extraordinary kindness, extraordinary of the iceberg. resolve and extraordinary resiliency that are the truest For a community dependent on tourism, these feel like hallmarks of this community we call home. the worst of times. But even amid the uncertainty of It might feel unlikely right now, but we will come back. today, I am confident we will bounce back. We bounced How do I know? Because, time and again throughout back in the 1980s after the fires at the MGM Grand and our history, we already have. the Las Vegas Hilton killed a combined 93 people and scarred the image of Southern Nevada’s resort hotels. ® We bounced back after the 9/11 terrorist attacks that IT MATTERS WHO YOU BANK WITH

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In the Community City National made a $2,500 donation to After-School All-Stars in support of its after-school programs. After-School All-Stars provides free, comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. They’re one of the largest free school-based after-school program providers in the country. The bank is very excited to provide some monetary support to this wonderful organization.

Touro University hosted its annual Sharon Sigesmund Pierce and Stephen Pierce Touro Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) basketball clinic with nearly 100 children between the ages of 4 and 12 signing up for the event. Children enjoyed working on their basketball skills and interacting with each other during each of the two sessions while being led by former NBA first-round draft pick Jerome “Junkyard Dog” Williams. Announcements Colliers International Las Vegas, announced that 10 brokers SilverSummit Healthplan and Vegas Golden Knights from the Las Vegas office joined the esteemed Colliers Everest representatives, including the Vegas Viva, Broadcaster Dave Club where they are honored for their success as a top producer Goucher and “Chance” the Gila Monster mascot, visited several and dedication to excellence. The brokers inducted into the area elementary schools to celebrate Nevada Reading Week Colliers Everest Club are among the top achievers across the first week of March. Along with sharing the joy of reading to the United States. Their 2019 revenue places them in the top the students, the group also handed out educational items and 10 percent of brokers across America and qualifies them as discuss the importance of literacy with students. recipients of the prestigious Everest Club award.

FirstMed Health and Wellness is pleased to announce its collaborative partnership with EVOLVE. EVOLVE provides specialized intensive outpatient mental health services for young people, beginning at age eight, who have been neglected, abused, are living with the aftereffects of trauma, and who are severely emotionally disturbed.

Howard & Howard Attorneys has continued the expansion of its Las Vegas, Nevada office with the addition of five new attorneys. Karson Bright, Kirill V. Mikhaylov, Cami M. Perkins, L. Christopher Rose, and Christopher M. Warburton have all joined the firm.

VEGAS CHAMBER APRIL 2020 BUSINESS VOICE 9 Leading by example: Las Vegas resorts show outpouring of community support

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Las Vegas is again demonstrating resilience and strength by mobilizing to support community members who need it most -- from healthcare workers and first responders who provide aid and comfort to those stricken by COVID-19 with limited medical equipment, to families needing meals and household supplies. The resort industry emerged as a leader in this effort, even while suffering from significant layoffs and closures.

Here is a roundup to date:

Hotel properties provided hundreds of pallets of food and monetary donations to Three Square Food Bank for distribution at 43 emergency food distribution sites throughout the Las Vegas valley. Hotels and companies donating include: Caesars Entertainment; The Venetian and The Palazzo; SAHARA Las Vegas; The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; Las Vegas Boyd Gaming; and Wynn Las Vegas. Additionally, Palace Station, Sunset Station and Boulder Station are Three Square food pickup sites.

Las Vegas Sands: The company will donate 2 million surgical masks and 20,000 protective suits to Nevada and New York, the latter being the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak. Each state will receive 1 million masks; the protective suits will remain in Nevada. The Sands previously provided 100,000 masks to the Las Vegas healthcare community, 5,000 masks to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, and 1,900 coronavirus test kits to the state of Nevada.

10 BUSINESS VOICE APRIL 2020 VEGAS CHAMBER Westgate Las Vegas: Donated a large supply of masks and gloves to Southwest Medical.

Drai’s Las Vegas: Donated food/supplies from its Beachclub restaurant, plus 40 cases of water provided by Oxigen Water to Share Village.

Caesars Entertainment: Donated perishables to the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Emergency Operations Center, City Impact Foundation, Macedonia Outreach Social Enrichment Services, Share Village Las Vegas and Las Vegas Rescue Mission.

MGM Resorts International: Pledged $1 million to provide employees with short-term financial relief, and donated the equivalent of 400,000 meals to communities in which it operates.

Station Casinos: Donated over 200 gallons of milk, plus bakery items to local charities including The Salvation Army and Veterans Village.

Plaza Hotel & Casino: Provided care packages of perishable items for employees.

Treasure Island Hotel & Casino: Made donations supporting local community food banks, including My Father’s House.

SAHARA Las Vegas: Dispensed groceries to more than 500 employees, equaling more than 15 pallets of supplies.

Wynn Las Vegas: Donated approximately 96,000 pounds of goods to Three Square, Share Village, Project 150, Ronald McDonald House, Just One Project, Lutheran Social Services, HELP of Southern Nevada, US Vets, Shade Tree, HopeLink, Equality NV, Rescue Mission, Salvation Army.

Golden Entertainment: Donated perishable food to Casa de Luz in Las Vegas and Food for Families in Bullhead City, Arizona.

Additionally, Gov. Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Community Foundation established the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. Since announced on March 27, the fund has raised more than $10 million, including large donations from the resort community. The Fund provides assistance/supplies to first responders and healthcare providers and aids Nevada nonprofits and Nevadans impacted by COVID-19, particularly those most vulnerable because of health, economic or other circumstances.

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“Connect, Engage and at United Way. And a breakfast event at Rose. Refresh” is the vision of Rabbit. Lie. at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas was the Vegas Chamber’s held with keynote speaker Dr. Debi Silber, a holistic Executive Women’s psychologist who is an expert speaker in subjects Council, and April such as health, mindset, empowerment and personal marks one year since its development. More than 70 professional women formation. have joined the council, and its steering committee was initially launched with the following women: The Executive Women’s Council was started to create Victoria VanMeetren of Roseman University; Sallie a network of female leaders equipped with the skills, Doebler, Joyce Goedeke and Grace Small of the insight and passion needed to work collaboratively Vegas Chamber; Michelle Shelton of SCE Federal across industries and issues to positively enhance the Credit Union; Jacque Parker of SCE Federal Credit business community of Southern Nevada. A primary Union; Tanya Murray of ERA Brokers Consolidated; goal for its members is to connect with fellow female Colleen Birch of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; executives and build strong relationships with Angel Williams of NV Energy; and Holly Silvestri of inspiring women who are changing the face of the The Ferraro Group. Recently, two more women joined region’s business, government, sports, and non-profit the council: Dulcinea Rongavilla from Cragin & Pike sectors. Insurance and Sara McCue, from Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management. “Our purpose statement is to empower women to grow professionally with their peers through dynamic “Women love to connect with their peers and enjoy experiences,” said Victoria VanMeetren, of Roseman leading by example while being open, supportive and University, who is the council’s chair. “Our byline collaborative with others,” VanMeetren said. “They is ‘Connect~Engage~Refresh.’ Simply put, our goal often look for, bond with, and develop long lasting is to have speakers, authors, and events that are friendships with these other business women. With educational, fun, social, and that refresh our spirits advancements like #MeToo movements, discussions as we get to know other women executives in our have been ignited about women in leadership, community.” but there are still many barriers that women have to overcome in the workplace and at home while Over the past year, notable events took place, juggling the right balance in their lives. Being with including a memorable tour of UFC followed by a other women who share the excitement for the Vegas panel discussion of women in sports professions. Chamber and the community is gratifying for all the A nonprofit experts panel luncheon also was held members of our council. It has been a lot of fun.”

VEGAS CHAMBER APRIL 2020 BUSINESS VOICE 13 Communicating, Collaborating & Community Sustainability Through COVID-19

Unprecedented. Unimaginable. Unrelenting. These and direct connection to the U.S. Small Business are only a few words that have been excessively used Administration (SBA) to support the governor’s in the last several weeks and months related to the office, the Chamber is working nonstop to weather COVID-19 pandemic. In a country that tends to move this storm together. at the speed of light, the United States is reeling from the effects of COVID-19, including coming to an eerily “We’ve been in constant contact with leaders from screeching halt for millions of Americans. Here in our congressional delegation, the governor and Nevada, there has not been a time in when the world- his staff, legislators, County Commissioner Marilyn famous Las Vegas Strip was fully stripped of tourists, Kirkpatrick, local government and also education mostly empty streets and at a true standstill amidst leaders,” said Sewald. this unforgettable moment in the world’s history.

With COVID-19 doubling its numbers at a rapid pace especially in the U.S. at press time, there is no foreseeable future when the community and economy will restore themselves to the levels pre-COVID-19. But what can we do? What is the Vegas Chamber doing to support its members, community and region? More than ever, the Chamber’s presence is evident in all reaches that support the business community throughout the state.

“The Vegas Chamber is here for our members and the community more than ever,” said Mary Beth A New Way to Do Business Sewald, president and chief executive officer, Vegas Chamber. “We are local businesses’ direct connection The effects of COVID-19 have changed the art of to the resources they need. Critical information to doing business. Before governor directives to close emergency Small Business Administration loans, nonessential businesses, companies chose precaution, federal assistance and unemployment benefits, safety and health as their priorities in protecting their helping all businesses across Nevada.” employees, their most valuable asset.

The Vegas Chamber’s value is unparalleled; in a In many cases, technology dictated the ability and time of crisis when businesses are shuttering and extent of remote working spaces. Social distancing unemployment is skyrocketing, the Chamber team measures considered, companies have now found continues to lead the charge in doing everything innovative solutions to keeping their virtual doors possible to protect and support businesses open, allowing for a bit of normalcy in an abnormal throughout Nevada. From invaluable insight world.

14 BUSINESS VOICE APRIL 2020 VEGAS CHAMBER to offer up to $2 million in assistance and can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.”

Amato provided details on the inner workings of the loan program, as well as fielded several questions from the membership. He added: “We can give people what they need and require, [in order] to stay operational [in] an economic disaster.”

Corporate leaders from the banking industry came together and provided insight on how banks are assisting Chamber members and the community access emergency capital. Facilitated by Sewald, speakers included:

• Brian Formisano, senior vice president, Region Bank President, Wells Fargo

• John Guedry, CEO, Bank of Nevada

• Morris Jackson II, senior vice President, Las Vegas Small group meetings (less than 10 people) before social Market Leader, U.S. Bank distancing & stay home measures were fully in place. • Susie Lee, congresswoman, Nevada’s 3rd District

The Vegas Chamber quickly adapted online tools • Phyllis Gurgevich, president and CEO, Nevada to execute its events such as Eggs & Issues with Bankers Association Congresswoman Dina Titus last month. It was the first time to conduct a teleconference for a major • Terry Shirey, president and CEO, Nevada State Chamber event and was successful. Events continue Bank to be in the teleconference and webinar format until the response phase in this emergency is subsided and the slope changes toward normalcy.

Throughout this new era of doing a majority of business remotely, it is more critical than ever to position the business community as a top priority to ensure goods, services and relationships are sustainable. The biggest piece of advice? Seek direct advice and assistance from an appropriate banking institution. With healthcare professionals at the frontline of Banks are providing different solutions to the fighting, protecting and caring for those affected by diverse needs and tasks-at-hand and there is a high COVID-19, parallel heroes are also on the frontline probability a solution is available. of food, transporting goods and services to the community. The Vegas Chamber is constantly connected to elected officials, fellow chambers and community Curated Connections in the partners. Free teleconferences with council Emergency Response Phase members from City of Las Vegas and City of North Las Vegas; Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Early on, the Vegas Chamber was at the forefront of (LVGEA); Retail Association of Nevada (RAN); State connecting members with resourceful organizations Labor Commissioner Shannon Chambers; Truline such as the U.S. Small Business Administration Corporation (trucking industry); and University (SBA), U.S. Chamber of Commerce, state and local elected officials, to name a few. The Chamber team mobilized ways for members to access key subject matter experts including SBA Deputy Director Joseph Amato, who guided several hundred business members through the SBA Disaster Assistance Loan program via teleconference.

“This a great catalyst to get the information out there,” said Joseph Amato, deputy director, U.S. Small Business Administration. “These loans are designed VEGAS CHAMBER APRIL 2020 BUSINESS VOICE 15 Medical Center (UMC). The diversity of resources provides much-needed assistance to members and the community in this time of extreme need. “WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR THIS COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP AND TRULY SHOWS WHY IT IS CRUCIAL TO New Normal? FOSTER GOOD RELATIONSHIPS IN OUR GREAT CITY. THANKS Anytime an emergent incident arises, the response FOR ALWAYS TAKING CARE OF US.”” phase often dictates the recovery and return-to- TUCKER MORGAN, GENERAL MANAGER, LAS VEGAS DISTRIBUTION CENTER, SEPHORA normalcy phases. Being that much of the world PROUD VEGAS CHAMBER PRESIDENT’S CLUB MEMBER remains in the emergency response phase, it is difficult to foresee what the new normal may be in the future. The uncertainties abound: Will this situation get worse before it gets better? When "I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING OUT will this subside? When will it end? Will it be back- THERE, FOR WORKING FOR US. I SUPPORT THE MEASURES to-business as usual? What is the new normal? BEING TAKEN RIGHT NOW TO PROTECT OUR PEOPLE. PLEASE One thing is certain: Businesses and residents alike KEEP MOVING FORWARD AND BE AS AGGRESSIVE AS are discovering different methods to adapting to POSSIBLE. daily working and living. The pandemic will reshape ~ MEAGAN GRIMALDO, PRESIDENT, FIRST PHYSICAL THERAPY the next phases and the Vegas Chamber will be PROSPECTIVE VEGAS CHAMBER MEMBER there trailblazing the path for members and the future.

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California Fish Grill, Sunday – Wednesday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Thursday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Pick up & delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, etc.,702.605-1994

Capriotti‘s, All locations, Pick up

Carmines NYC, Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. & Sunday Noon – 9 p.m., Pick up & delivery (Postmates & Grubhub *available until one hour before closing*, 702.473.9700

22 BUSINESS VOICE APRIL 2020 VEGAS CHAMBER Crumbl Cookies, Pick up & delivery, 702.660.0233

Custom Pizza Truck, Delivery (Uber Eats, 786.679.9907

Del Taco, 6 a.m. – 12 a.m., Drive-Thru

El Dorado Cantina, Pick up & delivery, 702.722.2289

Eureka, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Pick up & delivery *Eureka! is offering 20% off food for takeout only*, 310.405.9645

Famous Dave’s, All locations, Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. & Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Pick up & delivery (Personal delivery within a 5-mile radius, $35 min & no delivery fee, Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates, Uber Eats

Farmer Boys All locations, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Daily, Drive-thru & delivery (Postmates, Grubhub, Uber Eats, etc.

Fleming’s Town Square, Noon – 8 p.m. Daily, Pick up (Family Bundle Menus available for pre-order curbside pick up for Easter, catering or any night 702.407.0019

Fogo de Chao, Fogo To-Go & Butcher Shop, Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. & Friday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Pick up, 702.431.4500, Custom take-out menu

Fun City Food, Deliver & Online email orders only: [email protected]

Giordano‘s, Grand Bazaar Shops, Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. & Friday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Pick up & delivery, 702.850.2420

Giordano‘s, Boca Park, Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. & Friday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Pick up & delivery, 702.342.0721

Hash House a Go Go, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Daily, Pick up & delivery (Postmates, Grubhub, Uber Eats, etc, 702.804.4646

Jon Smiths Subs, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Daily, Pick up & delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, etc., 702.778.7093

Lazy dog, All locations, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Daily, Pick up & delivery

Lea Lana’s Bananas, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Pick up & delivery

Maggiano’s, Pick up & delivery, 702.254.6025

McDonald’s, All locations, 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Daily, Pick up & delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, etc.

MCHEF In Collaboration with MILESTONE JLM, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Delivery *$25 min & no delivery fee, 702.482.2886

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, All locations, Pick up & drive-thru

Ricardo's, 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Pick & delivery (Grubhub, Postmates, & Uber Eats), 702.227.9100

Slaters 50/50,11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Daily pick up & delivery, 702.766.5050 Subway, All locations, Pick up & delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, etc.)

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8985 S. Eastern Ave., #205 22 BUSINESS VOICE APRIL 2020 VEGAS CHAMBER Las Vegas, NV 89123 Chamber News

Our members’ and employees’ health and safety are of the utmost priority for the Vegas Chamber. It is critical to remain calm in a time of uncertainty related to the overall health of our community, and it is prudent to be prepared for the ever-changing environment. The Vegas Chamber is working remotely at press time, and can be reached at 702.641.5822 from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 24/7 at VegasChamber.com

Most Chamber events are changed to teleconference, postponed and, in some cases, canceled.

Leadership Las Vegas, Advance Applications Being Accepted With the pandemic, the Leadership Foundation Congresswoman Susie Lee to is altering its schedule for the 2020 classes of Share Insights at Eggs & Issues Leadership Las Vegas and Leadership Advance. Leadership Las Vegas is the premier executive Teleconference development program in Southern Nevada, where leaders get connected to the community and enhance What activity in Washington, D.C. is prioritized their leadership skills. Leadership Advance is tailored and affecting the Southern Nevada business specifically for emerging leaders searching to community? Find out at the next Eggs & Issues enhance their leadership skills with hands-on via teleconference, where U.S. Congresswoman leadership training, while also learning about the inner Susie Lee will give business leaders insight on workings of Las Vegas. Applications for Leadership what they need to stay informed and engaged Las Vegas are due May 14, while applications for about on a federal level. Congresswoman Lee will Leadership Advance open, but have limited space discuss current economic and business issues and available. For more information on Leadership Las how they impact the Southern Nevada business Vegas or Leadership Advance, visit leadership.vegas community. Eggs & Issues will be held on Friday, April 17 via teleconference from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. or call 702.641.5822.

To register for the Eggs & Issues teleconference, contact:

Erica Valdriz [email protected] 702.245.8465

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Local Government Response to COVID-19 Relating to Businesses Updated April 1, 2020

Southern Nevada Entities

Clark County • Penalties and late fees will not be assessed on business licenses that become due during April, May or June 2020 (this may be extended) • The status of the business license will be not be changed to Delinquent status for license fees that become due during April, May or June 2020 (this may be extended) • Collaborate with business owners to allow payment plans for renewal fees • No disciplinary action for business license fee payments submitted after the due date

City of Las Vegas • A 60-day grace period for business license renewals with due dates of March 1 or April 1. • Options to close general or privileged licenses and no cost to reinstate them • A liquor license option to pay a reduced fee during the temporary closure • A gaming license option to pay a reduced fee during the temporary closure • Launched a video inspection program as an alternative to traditional in-person inspections. Those with eligible permit types can opt to schedule an inspection using Skype. The permit types eligible for this program are: • Building water and sewer repairs and/or replacement • Construction trailer • Excavation only (residential pools) • Gas line repair or tag • HVAC exact change out or repair • Low voltage outlets • Minor electrical (5 devices or less) • Miscellaneous plumbing repair • Miscellaneous repair/exterior upgrades (stucco, windows, etc) • Re-roof (same for same-2 layers only) • Water heater or water softener (same for same) • Water piping replacement City of Henderson • The City will not assess interest or late fees on delinquent payment of license renewal fees. • City issues business licenses will not expire or be revoked for delinquent payments.

City of North Las Vegas • Allowing a 60-day grace period for flat fee business license renewals due March 31st • Working with Clark County, Henderson and Las Vegas in a coordinated effort to allow a 60-day grace period for multi-jurisdictional contractor business license renewals, which are due April 30. • Allowing special temporary licenses for existing restaurants to sell alcohol curbside to help them survive. • Moved Self-Certification Training online for businesses that want to fast-track development projects. • Now offering more of inspections via video.

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6 MONDAY, APRIL 6 VEGAS CHAMBER PRESENTS: WEBINAR WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & REHABILITATION (DETR) REGARDING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Nevada’s Director of DETR will discuss unemployment guidelines, applications, benefits, and resources available to employers and employees. This webinar will provide Nevada’s businesses guidance on how their employees can access federal and state unemployment benefits due to COVID-19. 11 a.m. – Noon Webinar 7 TUESDAY, APRIL 7 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS Chamber Connections is a dedicated leads group comprised of professionals from a variety of industries. This is a place for professionals to grow their network and their businesses by To attend sharing contacts, referrals and ideas. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Virtual any of our 8 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 online events, VYP BIGWIG LUNCH TIME: MARY BETH SEWALD, PRESIDENT AND CEO VEGAS CHAMBER Please join us for our very first virtual Bigwig Lunch Time please visit featuring the Vegas Chamber's very own CEO, Mary Beth Sewald. Mary Beth will share crucial information about resources available VegasChamber.com to help businesses, 1099 contract workers, and employees, as well as share what the Vegas Chamber, along with leaders throughout Nevada, are doing to respond to the Coronavirus and minimize its to register. economic impact on our state. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Virtual

SOUTHERN NEVADA FORUM - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE The third meeting of the Southern Nevada Forum Committee on Economic Development and Workforce 2 – 3:30 p.m. Webinar

17 FRIDAY, APRIL 17 EGGS & ISSUES FEATURING U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN SUSIE LEE Eggs & Issues, a program designed to connect members with key federal policymakers, is an affordable way to engage elected officials on the subjects that impact the Southern Nevada business community. The information imparted at these sessions gives members a better understanding about the federal issues that affect the business community and the health of the economy in Nevada. 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Teleconference Presenting Sponsor: Cox Communications Sponsors: Allegiant Travel Company, America Medical Response, GC Garcia Inc., The Howard Hughes Corporation, Nevada Broadcasters Association, NV Energy, Porter Group, Southwest Gas Corporation, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, Switch, Touro University Nevada.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21 21 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS Chamber Connections is a dedicated leads group comprised of professionals from a variety of industries. This is a place for professionals to grow their network and their businesses by sharing contacts, referrals and ideas. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Virtual

27 BUSINESS VOICE APRIL 2020 VEGAS CHAMBER Leadership Las Vegas Applications Open – Deadline Extended to May

The application deadline for Leadership Las Vegas Class of 2021 has been extended to Thursday, May 14, at 4 p.m. If you know of a leader who would be an ideal candidate for the program, please encourage them to apply.

The impact of Leadership Las Vegas alumni has never been stronger than right now. So many graduates of the program - leaders in public office, health care, public safety, education, business, nonprofits, and military - are playing a significant role in working together to sustain our community during this unprecedented time.

Times like now reinforce the importance and effectiveness of the Leadership Las Vegas program and how it benefits our community. Through the program, class members develop a deeper understanding of the many facets of Southern Nevada including its history, community safety net, education, healthcare, criminal justice system, government and politics, as well as business and the hospitality industry.

Community leaders who are graduates of the program include Congressman Steven Horsford, MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle, Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson, Henderson Mayor Debra March, Las Vegas City Councilman Brian Knudsen, and Bank of Nevada CEO John Guedry.

Bill Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts International and an alumnus of the Class of 1991, recalls, “My Leadership Las Vegas experience established relationships and forged friendships I still lean on today. These are life- long bonds with like-minded leaders in the community. Leadership Las Vegas helped me develop my skills by seeing other leaders in action, either in the program or through lectures and experiences the program afforded me. I vividly remember an overnight ride-along with Metro that sticks with me 25 years later as testament to the difficult and important work they do in our community.”

For more information or the link to the application, go to www.Leadership.Vegas.

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