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Spring Clean Business Purge your paperwork Scrub Your Mailing Lists Ditch Your Old Data Polish Your Customer Service Refresh Your Marketing SociALIZE your networks Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300 Las Vegas, NV 89119-3290 702.641.5822 • LVChamber.com 2011 Board of Trustees Executive Committee Chairman’s Message Michael J. Bonner Chairman of the Board Greenberg Traurig, LLP pring is a time of renewal, a time to chart new courses, look Kristin McMillan for innovative ways to refresh your business objectives and Immediate Past Chairman CenturyLink move your company forward. Kevin Orrock S Chairman-Elect The Howard Hughes Corporation The Chamber wants to be a partner in your company’s spring Hugh Anderson overhaul. Here are just a few examples on how you can utilize your Anderson & Delutri @ Merrill Lynch Chamber member benefits to help you breath new life into your Jay Barrett The Marnell Companies business: Kevin Burke Burke Construction Group, Inc. Generate Publicity: Steve Hill If ever there was a time to make sure your company is taking CalPortland advantage of every available promotional tool, it is now. The Vicky VanMeetren St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, Chamber has several tools to help generate buzz about your business St. Martín Campus and drive new customers to your door. Send the Chamber your Nancy Wong Arcata Associates, Inc. latest company news to [email protected] for inclusion in the Trustees Member News section of The Business Voice. Post a member

Bob Ansara discount offer or a video advertisement for free in the Chamber’s Ricardo’s of Las Vegas, Inc. Michael J. Bonner Chairman of the Board Member Marketplace. Interested in social media? Check out the Bob Brown Las Vegas Review-Journal Chamber’s Business Education Series session “Marketing on the Edge” on April 12 to learn how Senator Richard Bryan to utilize Twitter and Facebook effectively. Lionel Sawyer & Collins Marilyn Burrows Polish Up Your Networking and Presentation Skills: Cox Communications How effective are your presentation and networking skills? You can polish all of your Tim Cashman Las Vegas Harley – Davidson interpersonal communication tools by joining the Chamber’s Toastmasters Club, “Chamber Doris Charles Voices.” Toastmasters will help you develop communication skills that you can use in both your Wells Fargo Bank Cornelius Eason professional and personal life. Also, don’t miss the joint Chamber Vegas Young Professionals Workforce Connections mixer on April 28 to make new connections. Jonathan Halkyard Caesars Entertainment Corporation Access Free Expertise: Dallas Haun Nevada State Bank Sometimes you just need to sit down face-to-face with an experienced, knowledgeable business Corey Jenkins expert who can help you troubleshoot your current business conditions. The Chamber offers all SAVMOR Rent a Car members free one-hour private counseling sessions with a SCORE business counselor who will Bart Jones Merlin Contracting & Developing serve as your personal business coach. You do not have to be an “at risk” business to participate Russ Joyner in these sessions. In fact, using this member benefit could help you take a stable and successful Miracle Mile Shops business and make it even stronger. William (Bill) Nelson Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern Karla Perez Of course, the Chamber offers a host of other membership benefits, all designed with you in Valley Health System mind. If you would like to learn more about how to get the very most out of your membership Gina Polovina Boyd Gaming Corporation investment, please call the Chamber at 702.641.5822, or visit LVChamber.com. Larry Singer Grubb & Ellis - Las Vegas Dr. Neal Smatresk University of Nevada, Las Vegas What’s inside Bruce Spotleson Greenspun Media Group Chamber Centennial Chamber News Member News John Wilson 6 10 18 Anniversaries MedicWest Ambulance Michele Tell Woodrow Preferred Public Relations, LLC Cover Story: 14 Spotlights 20 Ribbon Cuttings 8 SPRING CLEAN BUSINESS! 16 Calendar of Events 22 New Members Volume 31 Number 4 We’veNEW got CHAMBER business OPPORTUNITY covered.

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Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce 5 4 April 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice Business Voice April 2011 Chamber Centennial Chamber plays pivotal role shaping Vegas in 1940s The start of World War II and the World War II benefitted Las Vegas in other saying, “Everybody is going to have to do buildup of U.S. ally defenses ways as well. Tourism continued to grow their share to help bring the tourists and proved to be of great benefit to Las as the war kept residents of nearby states continued prosperity to Las Vegas after Vegas’ economy. the war.” The term “live wire” was given to Chamber members who made the com- In 1940, the U.S. Army determined Las mitment to give between one and five per- Vegas would be an ideal site for a gunnery cent of their annual gross receipts to the training school. With the help of Senator group to help publicize Las Vegas. Pat McCarran and Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce officials, a deal was brokered. The Chamber originally hired a high- When the Las Vegas Army Air Corps profile advertising agency, but then took Gunnery School opened in 1941, it shared over promotional efforts, creating the Las space at what would become McCarran Vegas News Bureau. International Airport. The development of from traveling far, so Las Vegas boosted Some of Las Vegas’ legendary figures en- the gunnery school led to a boost in con- its reputation as a vacation destination. tered the picture in the 1940s, bringing struction around the base and an increase Additionally, Ria Langham Gable gave a with them the development of a number in population. boost to Las Vegas’ “quickie divorce” laws of Las Vegas’ landmark gaming proper- when she arrived in 1938 to divorce Clark At the same time, manganese deposits were ties. Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel opened the Gable. Interestingly enough, the publicity discovered in Nye County. Manganese Flamingo Hotel in 1946; The Thunderbird surrounding this high-profile couple not ore can be converted to magnesium and launched in 1948; and Guy McAfee, Art only garnered Las Vegas a reputation as used to manufacture airplane parts and Ham and Kell Houssels opened The a popular divorce spot, but as a wedding Golden Nugget in 1946. The 1940s even destination as well. saw the launch of still-popular Las Vegas

The 1940s saw an evolution of the re- mainstays – the buffet was born inside the lationship between California and El Rancho Vegas in April 1941. Future Nevada. Gambling operators ousted from Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce execu- California made their way to Southern tive Herb McDonald launched the Chuck Nevada looking to make their fortunes in Wagon Buffet by lining up cold cuts along a legalized casino operations. Some of the bar top. biggest names in gaming history went on The decades saw the population triple, and to make their mark in Las Vegas, including it set the foundation for a vibrant future. Sam Boyd, a former Las Vegas Chamber build fire bombs. With financial assistance of Commerce president, who developed a from the federal Reconstruction Finance number of well-known casino properties. Corporation, Basic Magnesium plant was developed in what is now downtown In 1945, Chamber Chairman Maxwell Henderson. While the plant was only in Kelch led efforts to create the early adver- operation from 1941-1944, 13,000 em- tising collective that funded promotion ployees were drawn to the plant during of Las Vegas. Kelch is credited with en- those years, and many went on to become couraging the idea that businesses had to permanent Southern Nevada residents. band together to foster the ongoing evo- lution of Las Vegas. Kelch was quoted as

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce 7 6 April 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice photos courtesy of the Las Vegas News Bureau Business Voice April 2011 Cover S scrub! step 1 Print out each mailing list and go over it thoroughly tory Data Do’s & Don’ts “Spring is a scrub! great time to scrub! step 2 Verify contact information for each customer or client DO your use a secure arch4ive for clean out your step 3 delete outdated contacts important data, documents mailing & and projects inbox.” contact step 4 Call your customers to touch base and confirm/update their information - Dave Archer, Spring CEO of the Nevada Center Re-segment your mailing lists based on current market conditions clutter your computer with for Entrepreneurship lists step 5 DON’T needless, unused programs and Technology DO update passwords, security Trim the Fat. Clean settings and software licenses Get in Focus. DOeducate your staff on proper Stay Committed. computer and online security The More You Learn, • Evaluate your budget line-by-line to eliminate waste Business • Take advantage of Chamber discounts to save money Time to purge, organize, upda The More You’ll Earn • Challenge employees to be more efficient and productive There’s a reason spring cleaning is effective: It’s a time tot estart and fresh, refredo away withsh! • Use the Chamber’s SCORE free business • Cut out duplication, redundant processes and needless steps what’s old and not working, and generally just make a clean slate of your home, your life counseling service • Create a mission statement that defines your goals and yes, even your business. Here are some ideas for re-invigorating your workplace: and objectives and revise regulary • Attend the Chamber’s Business Education • Review your progress monthly and make necessary adjustments Series for fast and affordable training

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1. Back up important emails and then delete, delete, delete • Get current on collections and unpaid bills newer employees Give your office or work area a thorough cleaning from top to bottom Replace filters, disinfect keyboards and clean out the ‘fridge 2. Act on, trash, or move emails to a “tickler” file every day • Send out renewal statements

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} 3. Have only one page of emails you can see without scrolling • Audit your accounts receivables and payables Encourage employees to respect their work environment • Use the latest small business accounting software Invite someone to your place 3 “ of business so they can better Socialize your “understand your business polish up your customer service Purge Networks needs and services. Quality customer service is key to - Stevenson Brooks, Sandler Training your paperwork! • Get “tweeting” on Twitter and build a following your company’s success, yet it doesn’t } • The more you’re “liked” on Facebook, just “happen.” Make quality service Paper multiplies exponentially. It’s time to bite the bullet the greater your exposure Take the Time for Face Time • Recruit, collaborate and promote on Linked In your organization’s Prime Directive. and tackle your piles and files. Here’s how: • Be creative – write a blog and email it to your contacts Sometimes good, old-fashioned face-to-face meetings are what’s Give employees a refresher course • If you haven’t read it in a year, then get rid of it • Don’t let your online networks or webpage get stale necessary to move your business relationships to the next level. on customer service and courtesy. • Scan important docs into your PC Here’s how to get hands-on with your networking: Take advantage of the Chamber’s ® • Hit the road and visit your customers in person • Pitch those Post-Its and napkin notes Customer Service Excellence Program Refresh • Leverage the Chamber’s many affordable or free marketing tools • Attend Chamber networking events – bring lots of business cards • Box up and store old files offsite to motivate and reward employees. Revamp • Revise outdated brochures, ads and direct mail • Invite potential customers to tour your place of business • Shred confidential documents Renew Practice good customer service daily • Use new photos of your products, building and staff • A cup of coffee with a contact is worth a thousand emails Your to improve your bottom line. & • Cross-promote on the web, in social media and newsletters • Build relationships one handshake at a time 8 April 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice Marketing Chamber News Last chance Chamber hosts Earth Day to register for Inc.’s GROWCO festivities at Town Square business-building conference April 14 April 6-8 The Chamber will join Republic Services, Evergreen Re- Inc. Magazine’s GROWCO: Grow Your Company cycling, Green Alliance and collaborative GREEN Ally or- Conference is a three-day national event created for business ganizations Thursday, April 14 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. for leaders who want to achieve sizable growth within their or- an Earth Day celebration at Town Square Las Vegas Park. ganization. Participants will discover unique insights from Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres from several of Town a world-class lineup of speakers and break-out sessions to Square’s fabulous restaurants, along with two complimentary network with leaders of today’s top-performing companies. drink tickets provided by Blue Martini. The event will also Chamber members save $500 on registration. To register go showcase artwork submitted for the “Keep Las Vegas Beau- to LVChamber.com. tiful” contest. The evening will feature fun activities, door prizes, special guest appearances and music by local band, The WEDGE Brothers. The cost is $20 for pre-paid registra- Business Education Series presents tions; $25 the day of the event. Register at LVChamber.com. “Marketing on the Edge” April 12 Partnering Companies:

Social Media…New Media…Web 2.0…What do these terms mean? How is this new age of online communication revolutionizing the way we connect with our customers, em- ployees, investors, peers and the media? Presented by Paula Yakubik and Kassi Belz, “Marketing on the Edge” will teach you how to make this popular new medium work effectively for your business. The session is Tuesday, April 12, 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. See the Chamber Calendar on page 16 for details.

Free Business Blend Mixer connects VYP and Chamber members - April 28 The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and Vegas Young Profession- and retail venues on the Strip. Members and non-members alike can als will host a free “Business Blend” joint mixer on Thursday, April enjoy an exclusive setting that’s perfect for making valuable business 28 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hol- connections. This exclusive VIP event includes food samples from lywood. Business Blend is a unique opportunity to mix and mingle Miracle Mile Shops restaurants, special offers and discounts from with both memberships in one of the hottest entertainment, dining shop retailers and the chance to win exciting raffle prizes.

Business Pioneer Irwin Molasky Honored with Free Enterprise Award Long-time Las Vegas business innovator Irwin Molasky, chairman of the Molasky Group of Companies, was honored with the Free Enterprise Award at the Chamber’s March Busi- ness Power Luncheon. The award was presented on behalf of the Nevada Taxpayers Associa- tion, the Employer’s Association of Southern Nevada and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

Molasky was recognized for the many contributions he made throughout the past 50 years in build- ing and shaping Las Vegas. From the first private hospital to the first master planned community, as well as one of the first premiere high rise office buildings in Downtown, Molasky has been an innova- tor, a leader and a shining example of the entrepreneurial spirit.

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Robert M. (Bob) Brown Publisher Jay Barrett has embraced the digital Donna Marcou-Stafford ten-state Western region. President’s Club Las Vegas Review-Journal Senior Financial Officer revolution whole-heartedly. Vice President of Active in the community, A 30-year newspaper and Board Member He started his career in Leisure Sales she is also involved on New Members industry veteran, Robert M. The Marnell Companies Cannes photographing Tropicana Las Vegas boards and committees in (Bob) Brown is the Publisher During the past 30 years, celebrities during the Donna Marcou-Stafford is various civic and charitable of several local publications, Georges Maalouf David Moody John Repetti Jim Spinello John Wilcox The Marnell Companies yearly film festival for responsible for the overall organizations. Amibug Holdings, LLC including the Las Vegas has been involved in the Cinema Magazine. With the production of leisure sales Andy Gil Review-Journal, Las Vegas planning, architecture, combination of traditional for Tropicana Las Vegas. Scott Sibella Business Press, and Las Bret Holmes Georges Maalouf John Repetti Emergency Management’s GES, Global Experience construction, and real and modern techniques, Prior to joining Tropicana, President and Chief Vegas Health Magazine. President Owner and Consultant Sr. VP, Director of Strategic Planning and estate development of George’s masterful she held the same position Operating Officer Specialists Advanced Management Maalouf Benefit Operations for the Organizational Development David Clontz Brown is currently on some of Las Vegas’ most command of light, film, with Planet Hollywood MGM Grand Las Vegas the board of directors of Group Nevada, LLC Resources Downtown Region and Franchise Services. Scott Sibella is president John Hinkell recognizable properties, and digital media helped Resort & Casino, working Opportunity Village, The Advanced Management Maalouf Benefit Resources Fremont Hotel & Casino He helped establish the and chief operating officer of including the Bellagio, the produce countless award- there for more than 10 Better Business Bureau Group Nevada, LLC is a is a locally owned and In 2003, John Repetti was County’s ethics guidelines MGM Grand Las Vegas, a AAA Wynn and The M Resort. winning images. years, including the time and Special Olympics of full-service real estate operated insurance promoted to the position of and was appointed to the Four Diamond resort. He is Jay Barrett serves on period during pre-opening Nevada. He also serves on management company. brokerage and consulting senior vice president and Nevada Homeland Security responsible for overseeing Executive Level the Executive Committee Joel Mann sales operations. Marcou- the Board of Trustees for With more than ten years of firm specializing in director of operations for Commission by Governor all operations at the 5,044- for the Las Vegas Musical Director, and Stafford was the recipient the Las Vegas Chamber of experience, he works with employee benefits. With the Boyd Gaming downtown Kenny Guinn. room property. Most recently New Members Chamber of Commerce Group Sales Manager of the Starwood Hotels Commerce. property owners to achieve more than 16 years of region. He is also the Board of Trustees and Bally’s Las Vegas and Resorts prestigious he held the same position optimal results. Holmes is industry experience, general manager of the John Wilcox at The Mirage where he the Government Affairs While holding a bachelor of “Most Valuable Partner” Dunkin’ Donuts Richard T. Crawford president of the Nevada Maalouf has emerged as a Fremont Hotel & Casino. Senior Vice President Committee, and has fine arts degree in theater award in recognition of her led a dramatic multi-year Dennis Hill President State Apartment Association foremost expert in the field. Repetti helps to oversee and Regional Banking dedicated a significant design from Emerson outstanding support and transformation of the iconic Laurie Sonesen Green Valley Grocery and is a delegate for He is a lifelong Las Vegas the day-to-day operations Manager Gilnara Rossi amount of time and College, Joel Mann’s commitment to partnering hotel that once again raised Richard “Rick” T. Crawford the National Apartment resident, a graduate of UNLV of that facility, as well as City National Bank resources to a variety of career began on the East with the company’s global the bar for excellence Paul Manz Association. and is active in a number being responsible for all John Wilcox joined City Steve Lockhart has lived in Las Vegas since professional, civic and Coast, performing with sales organization. on The Strip. A 20-year downtown Boyd Gaming National Bank in October Ryan Brezina 1971. He is the President of local charities and civic charitable organizations in his own band and serving veteran of the hospitality Annette Mead and Founder of Midjit Steve Linder organizations. properties. Repetti landed 2009. He oversees client Southern Nevada. as musical director for industry, Sibella has held Market, Inc. dba Green Vice President, Director his first job as a dealer service and retention, and Caesars, Sands Hotel & Kristin McMillan distinguished executive Insert Coins Valley Grocery, Crawford Community Development David Moody at the California Hotel & business development Francis George Casino and Trump Plaza Vice President – State management roles in Atlantic Christopher La Porte Oil, Inc. and Crawford Coin, HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A. President and CEO Casino in January 1976. at the eight Nevada City Owner Hotel in Atlantic City. Mann External Relations/ City and Las Vegas. Inc. Crawford is active Chartered in 1993, HSBC First Security Bank National Bank offices. As Francis + Francis was part of the original Western Region New Growth Commercial in numerous civic and Bank Nevada now serves of Nevada Jim Spinello a life-long resident of Las CenturyLink A French native, Francis production team that Real Estate Company charitable organizations, more than 15 million David Moody started his Local Government and Vegas, Wilcox has been Kristin McMillan is the Bridget Richards George believes that reproduced the musical including chairman of Shell customers nationwide. banking career as a part- Public Affairs Director involved in many aspects immediate past Chairman of Jason Lesley photography is in a score from Jubilee! in the Oil National Wholesalers Steve Linder joined HSBC time teller and collector R&R Partners of the community. He is the Las Vegas Chamber of perpetual state of change. late 90s. Currently, Mann is Council and Nevada Retail Bank Nevada in 1987. He while attending school A former Nevada state also a past chairman of Commerce. In her position Scooters Pub Sports Bar and Grill With more than 30 years entertainment group sales Network Self Funded Group is a 1996 graduate of the at Southern Utah State assemblyman and public the Board of Trustees for with CenturyLink, McMillan John Pohorsky of experience, George manager, specializing in Joseph Pohorsky and he was recently named Las Vegas Chamber of College. After graduating administrator, Jim Spinello the Las Vegas Chamber of leads the government appreciates the evolution developing the international to the executive committee Commerce’s Leadership Las with a degree in business uses his knowledge of Commerce. affairs, legislative and photography has taken tourism market for Jubilee! of the Nevada Development Vegas program and serves education, he was hired Nevada state government regulatory teams in the through the years and Authority. as a Chamber Prospector. by First Security Bank of to advocate on behalf of Utah as a mortgage loan R&R Partners’ government officer. Upon moving with and public affairs clients. his family to Las Vegas in Previously, as assistant 1989, Moody was the first director of administrative employee in Nevada for services for Clark County, First Security Bank of Utah. he oversaw the Office of

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce 15 14 April 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice Business Voice April 2011 Events Wednesday Events Wednesday 20 13 SCORE Counseling Chamber Voices Toastmasters SCORE counselors will be on hand to provide FREE one-on-one help Looking for a way to improve your communication skills sessions exclusively for Chamber members. in both your personal and professional life? The Chamber 9:00, 10:00 & 11:00 a.m., One member per time slot. APRIL Voices Toastmasters group is open to all members to aid in the development of speaking, presentation and CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, To RSVP for VYP events visit VegasYP.com leadership skills. 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) Complimentary, Chamber members only. Two easAy ways to Pregister forRIL Chamber events: CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Tuesday Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 5 Log on to LVChamber.com and find your event on the Event Calendar, Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) VYP Morning Buzz 25 Monday or call Member Services at 702.641.5822. Vegas Young Professionals Advisory $45 every six months. Guests always complimentary. VYP Toastmasters: Council members and Ambassadors RSVP policy Strip View Speakers will be on hand to answer questions See Monday the 11th for details. The Chamber RSVP policy encourages early registration for popular programs 27 Wednesday for anyone interested in learning and allows our event partners adequate time to prepare for functions. Any New Member Breakfast more about VYP, the Valley’s largest reservation made the week of an event will be subject to a $5 surcharge, so Start your new Chamber membership off right at this exclusive event for business organization for young please register early. all new members. Each participant will have the opportunity to introduce professionals. Hot coffee and a themselves and their business, and network in a friendly and upbeat delicious light breakfast will be served. 14 Thursday atmosphere. Bring plenty of business cards! 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Registration & Networking ™ Wednesday Earth Day Celebration CenturyLink Conference Center at 6 Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres from several of 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Program the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, SCORE Counseling Town Square’s fabulous restaurants, along with two CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, SCORE counselors will be on hand to provide FREE one-on-one help sessions 28 Thursday complimentary drink tickets provided by Blue Martini. The Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 89119 (at Town Square) exclusively for Chamber members. Expert business professionals will help provide event will also showcase artwork submitted for the “Keep Business Blend Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) Complimentary advice, tools and resources to keep your business thriving in this slow economy. Las Vegas Beautiful” contest. By invitation only. Complimentary. A Joint Chamber and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00 p.m., One member per time slot. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. VYP Mixer CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Town Square Las Vegas Park Mark your calendars for the unique 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) $20 for pre-paid registrations; $25 the day of the event. opportunity to mix and mingle with Complimentary, Chamber members only. Chamber and VYP members in an exclusive setting at the Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood.

27 Wednesday 11 Monday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Chamber Voices Toastmasters VYP Toastmasters: Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Looking for a way to improve your communication skills? This group is open Strip View Speakers Hollywood, 12 Tuesday to all members to aid presentation and leadership skills. Exceptional communication skills are 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 89109 Marketing on the Edge 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. vital to success in the business world. Complimentary for Chamber & VYP A Business Education Series Presentation CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas The VYP Toastmasters group is for all members. $15 for non-members. Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., members to aid in the development Speakers: Paula Yakubik & Kassi Belz 19 Tuesday Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) of speaking, presentation and Social Media…New Media…Web 2.0…How is this new age of interacting and Free Legal Solutions for $45 every six months. Guests always complimentary. leadership skills. networking online revolutionizing the way we communicate to our clients/customers, Small Business 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. employees, shareholders/investors, peers and the media? Learn the tools for reaching Attorneys from the law firm of Holland & Hart’s Las Registration & Networking your customers in this new era and Vegas office will provide legal counseling to Las Vegas 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Meeting harness the power of public relations. Chamber of Commerce members. The firm’s lawyers will The Platinum Hotel, 211 E. Flamingo 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Check-in provide counseling on commercial business transactions, Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89169 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Program employment matters, contract law, litigation, intellectual $60 to join, $36 every six months 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Networking property law, bankruptcy law and tax law, among other 28 Thursday CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the areas. (These sessions will not address divorce, child Business Blend custody, Chapter 13 bankruptcy or home foreclosures.) Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, A Joint Chamber and Vegas Young 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Appointment times: 6:00 - 6:50 p.m., 7:00 - 7:50 p.m. Two members per time slot. Professionals Mixer Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) Mark your calendars for the unique opportunity to mix and mingle with CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas $30 for member prepaid registration, Chamber and VYP members in an exclusive setting at the Miracle Mile $45 for non-member prepaid Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Shops inside Planet Hollywood. registration. Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Series Sponsor: Complimentary. Chamber members only. Advanced Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, registration required. 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 89109 Complimentary for Chamber & VYP members. $15 for non-members.

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Member News n Announcements The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is proud to provide members with a place to publish their current announcements. Email news items to [email protected] or fax to Public Relations at 702.735.0320. We make IT easy. We make IT work. Moorea Katz and Joanna Myers joined We guarantee IT. Greenberg Traurig , LLP as associate attorneys. n Coming Events Colliers International – Las Vegas Las Vegas Paving Corp. was named 2010 raised $4,000 through its charity poker Contractor of the Year by the Nevada Urban Environmental Research, LLC named tournament for the Links for Life Contractors Association for completing University of Nevada Cooperative Doug Webb as project manager. Foundation. the state’s first design-build road job six Extension presents “The Nuts and Bolts months ahead of schedule. of Grant Writing” workshop on April The Nevada Development Authority named n 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Congratulations Richard “Rick” T. Crawford, founder and A Body In Balance Pilates Studio Lifelong Learning Center; 8050 Paradise president of Green Valley Grocery, to its Technology with a human touch. Cox Communications celebrated its fifth birthday with a week Road. Call 702.257.5502 to register. executive committee. was named to the long celebration. 702.318.7700 • www.neteffect-it.com 2011 DiversityInc JYD Project is hosting “Rally 4 Kids” Paula Yakubik, managing partner of MassMedia Top 50 Companies Carole Fisher, president and chief “Rally for Education” at Town Square, Corporate Communications, was selected to the for Diversity for its demonstrated use executive officer of the Nathan Adelson April 28- May 1. For details, visit local board of trustees of St. Jude’s Ranch for are you ready to spring of diversity best practices and measured Hospice, was named a 2011 Leadership jydproject.com. Children. from your lease? results. inductee for the 6th Annual Women’s let us help you find the perfect location to enhance Hall of Fame. n Community Service Jane Jensen Saint was named executive director the growth of your business!

of The Foundation for Relevant Education The Firm Public Relations & Marketing Alamo Capital CEO Nancy Mullally was relocation expansion representation Boys Town Nevada’s In-Home Family about the Law (Project REAL). celebrated its 18th year in business in recognized as a nominee for “Citizen Based services received a $370,000 grant March. of the Year” by the Danville Chamber Call 702.655.4115 today for a FREE consultation from the Engelstad Foundation. Johnson Jacobson Wilcox announced the of Commerce in California and U.S. following staff additions: Adrienne Morgan, Hughes Center in Las Vegas received Congressman Jerry McNerney. City National Bank awarded 91 literacy Harmoney Ricley, William Hinsdale and Russell the Industry Impact Award by NAIOP grants to Nevada, California and Oberhelman. Southern Nevada. New York educators totaling more than $77,000. OVER 5 DECADES OF n Wheeling/Dealing TAX EXPERTISE.

Grubb & Ellis Las Vegas represented the buyer in ACCEPT Anniversaries n the purchase of 6.2 acres of land valued at $1.9 NOTHING LESS. What’s the secret to long-term million. success in the Southern Nevada Years Years Years +20 15 5 SM business community? Establishing Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas 31 Benjamin Enterprises, LLC Advanced Medical Center American Shooters launched a new NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS long-term and personal relationships Greater Las Vegas Association Bridal Spectacular Events, Inc. Alpine Fixtures & Sheet Metal, Inc. website, including an online store, at North District Office Phone: 702-452-3151 with other professionals. What’s of REALTORS 30 Dwyer Engineering, Inc. Bekins A-1 Movers americanshootersonline.com. West District Office Phone: 702-877-0900 the most effective way to do that? Prestige Travel American Express, Inc. 30 Laser Printer Specialists, Inc. Camino Constructors, LLC South District Office Phone: 702-898-1133 ©2010 HRB Tax Group, Inc. Membership in the Las Vegas Chamber Workforce CONNECTIONS 30 Century 21 Express-Louis Levin Commercial Executives brokered a 36 month of Commerce. Meadows Mall 25 DGE Productions, Inc. lease of office space valued at $63,180. Snyder Realty-Pat Snyder 25 Years Diversified Communications Congratulations to the following 10 Trophies of Las Vegas 25 Aprilog.com Solutions, Inc., Ltd. Follow us and become a fan! companies celebrating membership Hamada of Japan 24 Davis Auto Wrecking Eagle Telcom, Inc. anniversaries in APRIL 2011. Russell Financial Services 24 Egtedar, Ascar, M. D. Law Office of Brian M. Fisher Community Action Against Rape 23 The Ferraro Group Lifeguards 2 U KB Home 23 Harmon & Davies, PC Lifesigns Brown & Brown JSI Services Livewire Electric, LLC +40 Years Insurance of Nevada, Inc. 21 Realty One Group - Mary A Grant, OD The Chamber is now on Nitz, Walton & Heaton, Ltd. 45 Clear Channel Radio Las Vegas 21 Suzie Marquardt Quality Medical Imaging Twitter and Facebook. Links are available Friendly Ford 41 Doroshow Insurance, Inc. 21 STG Enterprises, Inc. - Lic. # S. Kenyon Transport, LLC Letizia Mass Media 20 0038997, 0038998 & 0038999 Seed & Grain Tech from our home page at LVChamber.com Nevada Broadcasters Association 20 Utah Shakespearean Festival Solterra Holdings Nevada, LLC The Skancke Company 20 Victoria Consulting Women’s Cancer Center Top Quality Maintenance 20

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