Too Close for Comfort WHY ORLANDO IS SQUEEZING US, and HOW WE CAN DO BETTER EVERY OFFICE HAS “THAT GUY.”
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business voice L A S V E G A S M E T R O C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E | L V C h a m b e r . c o m | F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 4 Too Close for Comfort WHY ORLANDO IS SQUEEZING US, AND HOW WE CAN DO BETTER EVERY OFFICE HAS “THAT GUY.” PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR EMPLOYEES WITH AFFORDABLE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE FROM CHAMBER INSURANCE & BENEFITS. VISIT CHAMBERIB.COM OR CALL 702.586.3889. let the games begin KRISTIN MCMILLAN PRESIDENT & CEO s the Olympic Games the Olympics Games, and the challenges we face moving Southern begin in Sochi, I cannot Nevada forward will require no less. As a convener of the conversation help but think of the at Preview and a leader and advocate for the business community here A parallels between that in Las Vegas, I pledge to you that the Metro Chamber will be there every symbolic torch and step of the way to tirelessly continue the fight and “go for the gold” for the spark alight in our Las Vegas’ place in the global economy. Valley. At Preview Las Vegas, we lit the proverbial torch. We heard how we need Preview Las Vegas was our opening ceremony, if you will. Through a to collectively harness the opportunities visionary line-up of speakers that included Gallup chairman and CEO in our region to move us forward in the Jim Clifton; Robert Lang, executive director of Brookings Mountain global economy, and now we must act. West; Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority president and CEO We have an amazing set of coaches in Rossi Ralenkotter; and Jeremy Aguero, principal analyst at Applied our regional leadership. What lies at the Analysis, we learned about where our strengths lie, what deficiencies finish line is not a gold medal, though. In must be overcome, and how we collectively must band together fact, it’s not about the finish line for us. to create jobs and commit to a course of action to construct the It’s about not falling behind in the race. environment necessary to elevate our future. The course has been set. It’s difficult and is meant to test how far we are willing to go to ensure And like the Olympics, ensuring Las our future economic stability and growth. But it is not impossible, and Vegas’ place in the global economy, we will get there – in solidarity, partnership, and progress. creating good jobs and harnessing our resources is a team effort. There is The conversation has begun and the spark has been lit. It is now up to us camaraderie, passion and spirit within to forge ahead. Let’s keep the torch burning and the conversation going. “As a convener of the conversation at Preview and a leader and advocate for the business community here in Las Vegas, I pledge to you that the Metro Chamber will be there every step of the way to tirelessly continue the fight and ‘go for the gold’ for Las Vegas’ place in the global economy.” LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FEBRUARY 2014 BUSINESS VOICE 3 bv & business voice VOLUME 35 NUMBER 2 Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 8363 W. Sunset Road, Suite 250 Las Vegas, NV 89113 invite you to 702.641.5822 • LVChamber.com Kristin McMillan President & CEO Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 2014 Board of Trustees Trustees Past Chairmen Executive Committee Bruce Spotleson Bob Ansara Chairman of the Board Ricardo’s of Las Vegas, Inc. Charles Ruthe 1977 Vegas PBS Lisa Beckley Berlyn Miller 1979 Jay Barrett The Beckley Group Immediate Past Chairman Phil Arce 1984 The JABarrett Company Kevin Bethel NV Energy Elaina Blake 1985 Bob Brown Senator Richard Bryan Chairman-Elect Lionel Sawyer & Collins Dave Vlaming 1986 Hugh Anderson Alexandra Epstein HighTower Las Vegas El Cortez Hotel & Casino Jeffrey A. Silver 1988 Michael Bonner Jeff Grace Greenberg Traurig, LLP NetEffect Peter Thomas 1989 John Guedry Dallas Haun your Nevada State Bank William Martin 1991 Bank of Nevada John Hester Bob Maxey 1992 Lesley McVay Southwest Gas Switch Jerry Irwin Denny Weddle 1993 Kevin Orrock Miracle Mile Shops at ommunity! The Howard Hughes Corporation Planet Hollywood David Smith 1994 Bart Jones C Nancy Wong On Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 Merlin Contracting & Developing Ted Wiens, Jr. 1995 Arcata Associates, Inc. Greg Lee The Business Voice Eureka Casino Resort John O’Reilly 1996 (USPS #717-970) is published by The Las Vegas Metro Rex Liu, D.D.S. Diane Dickerson 1997 Chamber of Commerce. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Join fellow business owners and local elected 8363 W. Sunset Road, Suite 250 Las Vegas, NV 89113 Bill Nelson Edward Crispell 1998 oicials to explore your community, and celebrate Annual Subscription $25 Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern Periodical postage paid at Bill Wells 2001 the upcoming launch of all-new Route 120 on Fort Las Vegas, NV Lori Nelson POSTMASTER: Station Casinos, LLC Apache/Bualo. Also get information on new transit Send address changes to: Jay Kornmayer 2002 The Las Vegas Metro Bill Noonan Boyd Gaming Corporation Chamber of Commerce, Lou Emmert 2003 services to the airport. 8363 W. 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Managing Editor Mike Small Steve Hill 2009 Cara Clarke IGT Kristin McMillan 2010 Executive Editor Vicky VanMeetren St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, WHEN: MJ Dennis Michael Bonner 2011 Production San Martín Campus Thursday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Coordinator George Wallace Kevin Orrock 2012 Nick Claus “The New Mr. Vegas” Graphic Designer Jay Barrett 2013 WHERE: Advertising Inquiries 702.383.0337 Starting at the Beltway Business Park (located at 6795 Edmond St.) EDITORIAL POLICY: with a mini-tour of the new Transit Route 120 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. RSVP & MORE INFORMATION: Commentaries that are marked as such do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of the Chamber, its trustees or employees. The Chamber cannot guarantee Sue Christiansen, RTC, [email protected] the validity or accuracy of the contents of paid advertisements. Questions or concerns about content of the Business Voice can be addressed to Vice President of Marketing, Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 8363 W. Sunset Road, Suite 250, Las Vegas, NV 89113. table of 14 WHY ORLANDO IS SQUEEZING US, AND HOW WE CAN DO BETTER contents FEBRUARY 2014 Charles Ruthe 1977 06 Chamber News Berlyn Miller 1979 Phil Arce 1984 08 News You Need Elaina Blake 1985 09 For Your Benefit Dave Vlaming 1986 Jeffrey A. Silver 1988 26 10 10 SNWA in 2014 AMERICAN HEART MONTH THE SNWA IN 2014 Peter Thomas 1989 William Martin 1991 11 Defeat the Margin Tax Bob Maxey 1992 12 Your Scene | You’re Seen Denny Weddle 1993 David Smith 1994 14 Too Close for Comfort Ted Wiens, Jr. 1995 A Recap of 18 John O’Reilly 1996 Preview 2014 Diane Dickerson 1997 20 What’s Happening Edward Crispell 1998 Bill Wells 2001 22 Know the Numbers Jay Kornmayer 2002 08 18 24 Spotlights Lou Emmert 2003 NEWS YOU NEED A RECAP OF PREVIEW 2014 Tim Cashman 2004 Chamber Insurance 26 Hugh Anderson 2005 & Benefits John Wilcox 2006 28 Member News Fafie Moore 2008 Steve Hill 2009 30 Member Insights Kristin McMillan 2010 31 Look North Michael Bonner 2011 Kevin Orrock 2012 32 Ribbon Cuttings Jay Barrett 2013 36 Vegas Young Professionals 37 Member to Member 28 37 36 38 The Final Word MEMBER NEWS NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENTS VYP LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FEBRUARY 2014 BUSINESS VOICE 5 chamber news u.s. congressman john kline to delve into education and workforce needs at march 19 eggs & issues The Metro Chamber will give its members a chance to hear directly from U.S. Congressman John Kline (MN-2), chairman of the U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee, at a special Eggs & Issues at the Four Seasons Las Vegas on March 19. Congressman Kline will delve into the issues and topics that most impact our nation’s schools and workplaces, as well as future workforce development needs of our nation. This is an integral piece of the Metro Chamber’s continuing dialogue for how Southern Nevada can solve some of its most pressing issues, create new jobs and opportunities, and have a solid footing in the global economy. Seats and tables are now available for purchase by visiting LVChamber.com or by calling 702.641.5822. earlybird booths now make an impact on the available for business community with leadership expo! las vegas Applications are now open for Leadership Las Vegas, Business Expo, the Metro Chamber’s popular, high- Class of 2015. The premier executive development energy trade show, is coming up on Wednesday, program in the Valley, Leadership Las Vegas gives 48- June 11, at the World Market Center in Downtown 50 participants annually the opportunity to dive into the Las Vegas, and you can get your booths now at innerworkings of the Las Vegas Valley, enhance their a discounted price until March 31, 2014.