Dare to Dream

2007 Womenof DisTincTiOn MARCH 30, 2007 | SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO IN BUSINESS LAS VEGAS dare to dream SPONSORED BY: DARE TO DREAM | 2007 represent women who have risen to the top of their Southern Nevada branch, formed a Women of Women fields. They represent organizations in the cultural, Distinction Foundation. This foundation will pro- DisTincTiOn professional, government and philanthropic fields. vide seed money for the inception and growth of Their accomplishments and contributions are small women business owners. We are so excited dare to dream extraordinary and capture the essence of women to be able to give back to many of the outstanding who had a dream and have reached their inspired women in Southern Nevada who Dare to Dream! achievement. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to NAWBO Southern Nevada and the WODA the wonderful WODA Committee, the NAWBO event would not be possible without the generous Board, and various other NAWBO members who support of our Corporate Partners and Spon- contributed their talent and time towards the suc- It is with great sors. These companies assist in underwriting our cess of the WODA event. You know who you are, pleasure that I welcome luncheon speakers, educational programs, and and I hope you know that without your contribu- you, on behalf of the our recognition gala, the Women of Distinction tions, this event would not have been possible. A NAWBO Board of Awards. These partners and sponsors contribute special thanks go out to my WODA Administrator Directors and the countless hours of time and professional services and Treasurer, Toni Jo Artz of The Speaker’s Advan- Women of Distinction and resources to ensure the growth of our South- tage — she was invaluable. I’d also like to thank the Committee, to the pub- ern Nevada chapter. In fact, it is due to their con- employees of Millenium Staffing and my business lication celebrating the tributions that we are one of the fastest growing partner Donna Lattanzio, for your support, time 9th Annual Women of chapters in our national NAWBO organization. We and encouragement. Remember, “dreams become Distinction Awards! ask that you help us in thanking these companies a reality when you believe in yourself.” This year is full of by choosing them when you are in need of their changes. We are recog- pertinent services. Jennifer DeHaven nizing three women in each of the 12 categories, Much of the proceeds from the silent auction, Millenium Staffing Services and selecting one as the Honoree. The 36 finalists raffle and awards event — held last week — went Women of Distinction Awards Chairperson to a very worthy cause. This year, the NAWBO, The Southern entrepreneurs is how to find the money necessary Welcome, everyone, Nevada Chapter to start or expand a business. Most traditional to the publication of the National lending institutions do not have lending criteria celebrating our Women Association of Women that allows them to consider financing loans of Distinction Awards. Business Owners under $35,000 or new business start ups. The The National has a long track Women of Distinction Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) Association of Women record of supporting corporation (pending) that will be empowering Business Owners is various charitable small business owners by offering micro-loans an organization that organizations in from $500 to $10,000 for the start-up or expansion celebrates women of Southern Nevada, of a business. These loans may be used for distinction every day. particularly those that equipment, inventory, supplies and some working In particular, we address the needs capital. celebrate women who of women in our We will be starting small but as loans are are so brave that they community. The primary fund-raising method repaid each year and the pool of available funds forge their own paths, women who take the for NAWBO Southern Nevada to support this controlled by the Foundation grows, we will be steps to make their own dreams come true. So philanthropy has been our annual signature able to continue expanding our positive impact on this year at our annual Women of Distinction event, the Women of Distinction Awards. the community every year as we help more and Awards ceremony, we celebrated women who, During the past year, we have completely more small business owners get established and not only dared to dream, but whose skills and revamped the Women of Distinction Awards to achieve their personal vision of entrepreneurship. perseverance have brought them to the top of be more reflective of women in business and We thank you for being a part of the Women of their fields. our membership. We have also established the Distinction Awards and for helping us bring the Congratulations, Women of Distinction! We Women of Distinction Foundation to support the Women of Distinction Foundation from a dream NAWBO members could not be more proud. vision of our organization to empower women to reality. entrepreneurs and to help propel them into political, social and economic spheres of influence Renee Ryan-Thrailkill Brenda J. Stout in our community. Millennium Commercial Real Estate Services President One of the primary obstacles faced by small Women of Distinction Foundation President NAWBO Southern Nevada CorPorate PartnerS Visionary Silver member Partners Citibank, N.A. Bank of the West A-1 Janitorial Services In Business Las Vegas Business Bank of Nevada A Flamingo Glass & Engraving Colonial Wealth Management Alternative Management Platinum Community Bank of NV Horizon Wireless Bank of Nevada EmbarQ Marketing Essentials Harrah’s Entertainment Enterprise Rent-a-Car Merchants Billing Services MGM/Mirage Nevada Power Millenium Staffing Services Southwest Gas Nevada State Bank Millennium Commercial Real Estate Services Payroll Solutions Moving On Coaching & Consulting Gold Bank of America Sierra Health Services Mustang Accounting First National Bank of Nevada Sun West Bank Swanson Realty Group Littler Mendelson Washington Mutual The Speaker’s Advantage M.J. Christensen Diamond Centers Wells Fargo Your Entity Solution Perini Building Company Western Risk Insurance Silver State Bank | WOMEn OF DisTincTiOn 007 WoDa aWARD SPONSORS Women of Distinction • The Antique Mall Sponsor: • Harrah’s Entertainment • The Speaker’s Advantage Glass Ceiling Sponsor: Better • Nevada Power • University of Company Southern Nevada by byassociation. association.by association.by association.byby association. association.by association.by association. In nature, whenIn nature, one thing whenIn is onenature, made thing whenbetter isIn made onenature,by its thingbetter when is In by made onenature,itsIn thingnature,better when is by whenmadeone itsIn thingonenature,better thingis by whenmade isitsIn made onebetternature, thingbetter by when itsis by made oneits thingbetter is by made its better by its Rising Star Sponsor: Raffle Sponsors: by association. • MGM / Mirage • M.J. Christensen In nature, when one thing is made better by its Diamond Centers Platinum Sponsor: association with something else, it’s called symbiosis. • Perini Building Company • The Speaker’s At Littler Mendelson, we like to think of it as simply Advantage good practice. As the top ALM Go-To Firm® for Diamond Sponsor: labor and employment chosen by Fortune 500 • A&B Printing and In-Kind Contributions: companies*, we work every day with the nation’s Mailing • A. Flamingo Glass & Engraving, LLC largest and most demanding companies, on some of Ruby Sponsors: the most complex and challenging legal problems • HSBC Bank • A Warm Wish facing employers today. At the end of the day that Nevada, N.A. Gift Baskets leaves us smarter, stronger and better prepared to • TerraWest Property • Adventures in face whatever comes buzzing around tomorrow. Management Advertising * “2006–2007 Corporate Counsel Directory of In-House Law Departments at the Top 500 Companies.” Emerald Sponsors: • Marty Mahoney Trio •Business Community Capital • Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) • Euphoria Hair Salons Vendors: • Greater Las Vegas 600 Attorneys + 41 National Offices = One Integrated Solution • A&B Printing & Mailing Association of Realtors www.littler.com Patrick Hicks, Founding Shareholder, Nevada Offices • Millenium Staffing • Bella Flora & Special Wendy Krincek, Managing Shareholder, Nevada Offices Services • Tea Shoppe • Millennium Commercial Real Estate • Chiemi Floyd 3960 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 300, Las Vegas, NV 89169 • PH: 702.862.8800 Photography 50 West Liberty Street, Suite 400, Reno, NV 89501 • PH: 775.348.4888 • Nevada State Bank • Computer Design • PostNet Studio • Rano Financial • In Business Las Vegas • Southwest Gas • Luxor Las Vegas • Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center COMMITTEE LISt Congratulations to all Jennifer DeHaven Cheleen Morgan Chairperson The Antique Mall Millenium Staffing Services & Millenium Jennifer Parker Brenda J. Stout Executive Search Business Community WODA Nominees... President Capital NAWBO Southern Nevada Toni Jo Artz Administration & Treasurer Renee Ryan-Thrailkill The Speaker’s Advantage Millenium Commercial You’re all Winners! Real Estate Services Leslie Caywood Computer Design Studio Karen Scherer A Flamingo Glass & Irene Fenolio Engraving, LLC Horizon Wireless & PostNet Robin Shoemaker Amerprise Financial Kathy Gillespie A&B Printing and Mailing Brenda Stout Mustang Accounting Laurie Kalnin Business Community Melodie Swanson Capital Swanson Realty Group www.abprint.com 702-731-5888 • fax 702-731-2272 Donna Lattanzio Whitney Whiteman Millenium Staffing The Cookie Zoo 2900 S.

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