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1. THE LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAGAZINE LVCHAMBER.COM APRIL 2011
Business Voice
Spring
Clean
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Scr ub you r Mai ling liStS
Ditc h you r olD Data
Poli Sh you r cuStoM er Serv ice
refreSh you r Mar keti ng
SocialiZe your networkS

3. Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300
Chairman’s message
Las Vegas, NV 89119-3290
702.641.5822 • LVChamber.com
2011 Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
Michael J. Bonner
S
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
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 pr@lvchamber.com 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. Alos, 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
What’s inside
Grubb & Ellis - Las Vegas
Dr. Neal Smatresk
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bruce Spotleson
6 10 18
Greenspun Media Group
Chamber Centennial re Chamber News Member News
John Wilson Anniversaries
MedicWest Ambulance
Michele Tell Woodrow
Preferred Public Relations, LLC
8 Cover Story:
SPRING CLEAN
14 Spotlights
20 Ribbon Cuttings
Volume 31 Number 4
BUSINESS! 16 Calendar of Events
22 New Members

4. NEW CHAMBER OPPORTUNITY
We’ve got business covered.
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Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice April 2011 5

6. 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 of Las Vegas. Kelch was quoted as saying,
buildup of U.S. ally defenses ways as well. Tourism continued to grow “Everybody is going to have to do their
proved to be of great benefit to Las as the war kept residents of nearby states share to help bring the tourists and con-
Vegas’ economy. tinued prosperity to Las Vegas after the
war.” The term “live wire” was given to
In 1940, the U.S. Army determined Las Chamber members who made the com-
Vegas would be an ideal site for a gunnery mitment to give between one and five
training school. With the help of Senator percent of their annual gross receipts to
Pat McCarran and Las Vegas Chamber of the group to help publicize Las Vegas.
Commerce officials, a deal was brokered.
When the Las Vegas Army Air Corps The Chamber originally hired a high-
Gunnery School opened in 1941, it shared profile advertising agency, but then took
space at what would become McCarran over promotional efforts, creating the Las
International Airport. The development of Vegas News Bureau.
the gunnery school led to a boost in con- from traveling far, so Las Vegas boosted
Some of Las Vegas’ legendary figures en-
struction around the base and an increase its reputation as a vacation destination.
tered the picture in the 1940s, bringing
in population. Additionally, Ria Langham Gable gave a
with them the development of a number
boost to Las Vegas’ “quickie divorce” laws
At the same time, manganese deposits were of Las Vegas’ landmark gaming proper-
when she arrived in 1938 to divorce Clark
discovered in Nye County. Manganese ties. Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel opened the
Gable. Interestingly enough, the publicity
ore can be converted to magnesium and Flamingo Hotel in 1946; The Thunderbird
surrounding this high-profile couple not
used to manufacture airplane parts and launched in 1948; and Guy McAfee, Art
only garnered Las Vegas a reputation as
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.
build fire bombs. With financial assistance Sam Boyd, a former Las Vegas Chamber
from the federal Reconstruction Finance of Commerce president, who developed a
Corporation, Basic Magnesium plant number of well-known casino properties.
was developed in what is now downtown
Henderson. While the plant was only in In 1945, Chamber Chairman Maxwell
operation from 1941-1944, 13,000 em- Kelch led efforts to create the early adver-
ployees were drawn to the plant during tising collective that funded promotion of
those years, and many went on to become Las Vegas. Kelch is credited with encour-
permanent Southern Nevada residents. aging the idea that businesses had to band
together to foster the ongoing evolution
6 April 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice photos courtsey of the Las Vegas News Bureau

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8. Cover STory Data Do’s & Don’ts
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There’s a reason spring cleaning is effective: It’s a time to start fresh, do away with
what’s old and not working, and generally just make a clean slate of your home, your
life
and yes, even your business. Here are some ideas for re-invigorating your workplace:
Tips to un-clutter cashflow
your inbox: Simple Steps to Better
1. Back up important emails and then delete, delete, delete • get current on collections and unpaid bills
• send out renewal statements
2. Act on, trash, or move emails to a “tickler” file every day
• Review contracts and agreements
3. Have only one page of emails you can see without scrolling • Audit your accounts receivables and payables
purge}
• Use the latest small business accounting software
socializeyour
Networks
your paperwork! • get “tweeting” on twitter and build a following
• the more you’re “liked” on facebook,
paper multiplies exponentially. it’s time to bite the bullet the greater your exposure
• Recruit, collaborate and promote on Linked in
and tackle your piles and files. Here’s how: • Be creative – write a blog and email it to your contacts
• If you haven’t read it in a year, then get rid of it • don’t let your online networks or webpage get stale
• Scan important docs into your PC
• Pitch those Post-Its® and napkin notes
RefResh • Leverage the Chamber’s many affordable or free marketing tools
• Box up and store old files offsite Revamp • Revise outdated brochures, ads and direct mail
• Shred confidential documents
&Renew • Use new photos of your products, building and staff
YouR • Cross-promote on the web, in social media and newsletters
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9. “Spring is a scrub!
scrub!
step 1 pRint oUt eACH mAiLing List And go oveR it tHoRoUgHLy
great time to scrub! step 2 veRify ContACt infoRmAtion foR eACH CUstomeR oR CLient
your
clean out your
mailing &
step 3 deLete oUtdAted ContACts
inbox.” contact step 4 CALL yoUR CUstomeRs to toUCH BAse And ConfiRm/UpdAte tHeiR infoRmAtion
- Dave archer,
ceO of the Nevada center
for entrepreneurship
lists step 5 Re-segment yoUR mAiLing Lists BAsed on CURRent mARket Conditions
and Technology
Trim The faT.
geT in foCuS.
STay CommiTTed.
The more you learn, • evaluate your budget line-by-line to eliminate waste
• take advantage of Chamber discounts to save money
The more you’ll earn • Challenge employees to be more efficient and productive
• Use the Chamber’s SCORE free business • Cut out duplication, redundant processes and needless steps
counseling service • Create a mission statement that defines your goals
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
• Discover a world of free or low-cost training
Clean
houSe literally.
options online
• Use veteran employees to mentor and train
newer employees give your office or work area a thorough cleaning from top to bottom
Replace filters, disinfect keyboards and clean out the ‘fridge
Use environmentally friendly cleaning products
“
encourage employees to respect their work environment
InvITe someone To your place
of busIness so They can better
underStand your busIness
“ polish up
needs and servIces.
your customer service
Quality customer service is key to
- STEVENSON BROOKS, Sandler Training
your company’s success, yet it doesn’t
Take the Time for Face Time just “happen.” make quality service
your organization’s prime directive.
Sometimes good, old-fashioned face-to-face meetings are what’s give employees a refresher course
necessary to move your business relationships to the next level. on customer service and courtesy.
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
Customer service excellence program
• Attend Chamber networking events – bring lots of business cards
to motivate and reward employees.
• Invite potential customers to tour your place of business
practice good customer service daily
• A cup of coffee with a contact is worth a thousand emails
• Build relationships one handshake at a time to improve your bottom line.

10. 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” Partnering Companies:
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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.
chambEr hoNors Farrow Smith is being recognized with the Chamber’s prestigious Circle of
Farrow Smith Excellence Award. A Chamber member since 2007, Smith has been part of
the Chamber Navigator committee for several years and served as the com-
With CiRCle Of
mittee's 2010 chair. His dedication to acclimating new Chamber members
exCellenCe AWARd
to all of the benefits and services of their membership takes both time and
commitment, and Smith has generously donated both over the years. Smith
also chaired the Chamber's Green Committee in 2010, and is a graduate of
Leadership Las Vegas.
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12. spruce up for spring
are you looking to find a fresh, new space for your
business? Let us Help You!
relocation expansion representation
Call 702.655.4115 today for a F R E E consultation

13. Your Business and Home Can Be
Greener Than You Think
You can make energy decisions
that are Smarter Greener Better for you,
your business and the environment.
Rebates for Your Home
Rebates are available for natural gas
storage and tankless water heaters,
clothes washers, natural gas clothes
dryers, programmable thermostats,
and smart low- ow showerheads.
Available Rebates —
Residential $20 – $200 on qualifying equipment.
Weatherization Rebates
Windows, attic and
oor insulation:
Available Rebates —
$0.35 – $0.95/SqFt. on
qualifying installation.
Duct sealing
and insulation:
Available Rebates —
$475 on qualifying
installation.
Rebates for Your Business
Rebates are available for natural gas
storage water heaters, griddles, steamers
fryers and combination ovens.
Available Rebates —
$550 – $2,500 on qualifying equipment.
Please visit us at www.swgas.com/e ciency/nv or call
1-800-654-2765, to determine product eligibility and to
receive a rebate application.

14. sPotlights
President’s Club
Jay Barrett Francis George Joel Mann Donna Marcou-Stafford Kristin McMillan Scott Sibella
Jay Barrett has embraced the digital Donna Marcou-Stafford ten-state Western region.
Senior Financial officer revolution whole-heartedly. vice President of Active in the community, President’s Club
and Board Member He started his career in Leisure Sales she is also involved on
the Marnell Companies Cannes photographing tropicana Las vegas boards and committees in New Members
During the past 30 years, celebrities during the Donna Marcou-Stafford is various civic and charitable
The Marnell Companies yearly film festival for responsible for the overall organizations. Amibug Holdings, LLC
has been involved in the Cinema Magazine. With the production of leisure sales Andy Gil
planning, architecture, combination of traditional for Tropicana Las Vegas. Scott Sibella
construction, and real and modern techniques, Prior to joining Tropicana, President and Chief GES, Global Experience
estate development of George’s masterful she held the same position operating officer Specialists
some of Las Vegas’ most command of light, film, with Planet Hollywood MGM Grand Las vegas David Clontz
recognizable properties, and digital media helped Resort & Casino, working Scott Sibella is president John Hinkell
including the Bellagio, the produce countless award- there for more than 10 and chief operating officer of
Wynn and The M Resort. winning images. years, including the time MGM Grand Las Vegas, a AAA
Jay Barrett serves on
the Executive Committee Joel Mann
period during pre-opening
sales operations. Marcou-
Four Diamond resort. He is
responsible for overseeing executive level
for the Las Vegas
Chamber of Commerce
Musical Director, and
Group Sales Manager
Stafford was the recipient
of the Starwood Hotels
all operations at the 5,044-
room property. Most recently
New Members
Board of Trustees and Bally’s Las vegas and Resorts prestigious he held the same position
the Government Affairs While holding a bachelor of “Most Valuable Partner” at The Mirage where he Dunkin’ Donuts
Committee, and has fine arts degree in theater award in recognition of her led a dramatic multi-year Dennis Hill
dedicated a significant design from Emerson outstanding support and transformation of the iconic Laurie Sonesen
amount of time and College, Joel Mann’s commitment to partnering hotel that once again raised Gilnara Rossi
resources to a variety of career began on the East with the company’s global the bar for excellence Paul Manz
professional, civic and Coast, performing with sales organization. on The Strip. A 20-year Steve Lockhart
Ryan Brezina
charitable organizations in his own band and serving veteran of the hospitality Annette Mead
Southern Nevada. as musical director for industry, Sibella has held
Caesars, Sands Hotel & Kristin McMillan distinguished executive Insert Coins
Francis George Casino and Trump Plaza vice President – State management roles in Atlantic Christopher La Porte
owner Hotel in Atlantic City. Mann external relations/ City and Las Vegas.
Francis + Francis was part of the original Western region New Growth Commercial
A French native, Francis production team that CenturyLink Real Estate Company
George believes that reproduced the musical Kristin McMillan is the Bridget Richards
photography is in a score from Jubilee! in the immediate past Chairman of Jason Lesley
perpetual state of change. late 90s. Currently, Mann is the Las Vegas Chamber of
With more than 30 years entertainment group sales Commerce. In her position Scooters Pub Sports Bar and Grill
John Pohorsky
of experience, George manager, specializing in with CenturyLink, McMillan Joseph Pohorsky
appreciates the evolution developing the international leads the government
photography has taken tourism market for Jubilee! affairs, legislative and
through the years and regulatory teams in the
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15. ed Berkle
Executive Level
General Manager
House of Blues Las vegas
House of Blues is home to
live music and southern-
inspired cuisine. General
Manager Ed Berkle grew up
in Ocean City, New Jersey,
beginning his passion for
food and beverage when his
parents owned a restaurant
on the Boardwalk. Prior
Ed Berkle Robert M. (Bob) Brown Richard T. Crawford Bret Holmes Steve Linder
to House of Blues, he was
director of operations
for ESPN Zones – Disney
Regional Entertainment
and Area Manager – Epcot
Restaurants for Walt Disney
World Resorts.
robert M. (Bob) Brown
Publisher
Las vegas review-Journal
A 30-year newspaper
industry veteran, Robert M.
(Bob) Brown is the Publisher
of several local publications, David Moody John Repetti Jim Spinello John Wilcox
Georges Maalouf
including the Las Vegas
Review-Journal, Las Vegas
Business Press, and Las Bret Holmes Georges Maalouf John repetti Emergency Management’s
Vegas Health Magazine. President owner and Consultant Sr. vP, Director of Strategic Planning and
Brown is currently on Advanced Management Maalouf Benefit operations for the Organizational Development
the board of directors of Group Nevada, LLC resources Downtown region and Franchise Services.
Opportunity Village, The Advanced Management Maalouf Benefit Resources Fremont Hotel & Casino He helped establish the
Better Business Bureau Group Nevada, LLC is a is a locally owned and In 2003, John Repetti was County’s ethics guidelines
and Special Olympics of full-service real estate operated insurance promoted to the position of and was appointed to the
Nevada. He also serves on management company. brokerage and consulting senior vice president and Nevada Homeland Security
the Board of Trustees for With more than ten years of firm specializing in director of operations for Commission by Governor
the Las Vegas Chamber of experience, he works with employee benefits. With the Boyd Gaming downtown Kenny Guinn.
Commerce. property owners to achieve more than 16 years of region. He is also the
optimal results. Holmes is industry experience, general manager of the John Wilcox
richard t. Crawford president of the Nevada Maalouf has emerged as a Fremont Hotel & Casino. Senior vice President
President State Apartment Association foremost expert in the field. Repetti helps to oversee and regional Banking
Green valley Grocery and is a delegate for He is a lifelong Las Vegas the day-to-day operations Manager
Richard “Rick” T. Crawford the National Apartment resident, a graduate of UNLV of that facility, as well as City National Bank
has lived in Las Vegas since Association. and is active in a number being responsible for all John Wilcox joined City
1971. He is the President of local charities and civic downtown Boyd Gaming National Bank in October
and Founder of Midjit Steve Linder organizations. properties. Repetti landed 2009. He oversees client
Market, Inc. dba Green vice President, Director his first job as a dealer service and retention, and
Valley Grocery, Crawford Community Development David Moody at the California Hotel & business development
Oil, Inc. and Crawford Coin, HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A. President and Ceo Casino in January 1976. at the eight Nevada City
Inc. Crawford is active Chartered in 1993, HSBC First Security Bank National Bank offices. As
in numerous civic and Bank Nevada now serves of Nevada Jim Spinello a life-long resident of Las
charitable organizations, more than 15 million David Moody started his Local Government and Vegas, Wilcox has been
including chairman of Shell customers nationwide. banking career as a part- Public Affairs Director involved in many aspects
Oil National Wholesalers Steve Linder joined HSBC time teller and collector r&r Partners of the community. He is
Council and Nevada Retail Bank Nevada in 1987. He while attending school A former Nevada state also a past chairman of
Network Self Funded Group is a 1996 graduate of the at Southern Utah State assemblyman and public the Board of Trustees for
and he was recently named Las Vegas Chamber of College. After graduating administrator, Jim Spinello the Las Vegas Chamber of
to the executive committee Commerce’s Leadership Las with a degree in business uses his knowledge of Commerce.
of the Nevada Development Vegas program and serves education, he was hired Nevada state government
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 Business Voice April 2011 15

16. Events
aPril
13 Wednesday
Chamber Voices Toastmasters
Looking for a way to improve your communication skills
in both your personal and professional life? The Chamber
Voices Toastmasters group is open to all members to
aid in the development of speaking, presentation and
leadership skills.
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
tWo eASy WAyS to reGiSter For CHAMBer eveNtS: CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas
Log on to LVChamber.com and find your event on the Event Calendar, Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S.,
or call Member Services at 702.641.5822. Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square)
$45 every six months. Guests always complimentary.
rSvP PoLiCy
The Chamber RSVP policy encourages early registration for popular programs
and allows our event partners adequate time to prepare for functions. Any
reservation made the week of an event will be subject to a $5 surcharge, so
please register early.
14 Thursday
6 Wednesday Earth Day Celebration
Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres from several of
SCORE Counseling Town Square’s fabulous restaurants, along with two
SCORE counselors will be on hand to provide FREE one-on-one help sessions complimentary drink tickets provided by Blue Martini. The
exclusively for Chamber members. Expert business professionals will help provide event will also showcase artwork submitted for the “Keep
advice, tools and resources to keep your business thriving in this slow economy. Las Vegas Beautiful” contest.
1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00 p.m., One member per time slot. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Town Square Las Vegas Park
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) $20 for pre-paid registrations; $25 the day of the event.
Complimentary, Chamber members only.
12 Tuesday
Marketing on the Edge
A Business Education Series Presentation
Speakers: Paula Yakubik & Kassi Belz 19 Tuesday
Social Media…New Media…Web 2.0…How is this new age of interacting and Free Legal Solutions for
networking online revolutionizing the way we communicate to our clients/customers,
Small Business
employees, shareholders/investors, peers and the media? Learn the tools for reaching
Attorneys from the law firm of Holland & Hart’s Las
your customers in this new era and
Vegas office will provide legal counseling to Las Vegas
harness the power of public relations.
Chamber of Commerce members. The firm’s lawyers will
7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Check-in provide counseling on commercial business transactions,
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Program employment matters, contract law, litigation, intellectual
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Networking property law, bankruptcy law and tax law, among other
CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the areas. (These sessions will not address divorce, child
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, custody, Chapter 13 bankruptcy or home foreclosures.)
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Appointment times: 6:00 - 6:50 p.m., 7:00 - 7:50 p.m.
Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) Two members per time slot.
$30 for member prepaid registration, CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas
$45 for non-member prepaid Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S.,
registration. Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square)
Series Sponsor: Complimentary. Chamber members only. Advanced
registration required.
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17. 20 Wednesday Events
SCORE Counseling
SCORE counselors will be on hand to provide FREE one-on-one help
sessions exclusively for Chamber members.
9:00, 10:00 & 11:00 a.m., One member per time slot.
CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce,
To RSVP foR VYP eVenTS ViSiT VegaSYP.com
APRIL
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S.,
Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square)
Complimentary, Chamber members only.
5 Tuesday
VYP Morning Buzz 25 Monday
Vegas Young Professionals Advisory VYP Toastmasters:
Council members and Ambassadors Strip View Speakers
27 Wednesday
will be on hand to answer questions
See Monday the 11th for details.
for anyone interested in learning
New Member Breakfast more about VYP, the Valley’s largest
Start your new Chamber membership off right at this exclusive event for business organization for young
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.
atmosphere. Bring plenty of business cards! 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Registration & Networking CenturyLink™ Conference Center at
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Program the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce,
CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas
Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S.,
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300,
89119 (at Town Square)
28 Thursday
Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square)
Business Blend
Complimentary A Joint Chamber and
By invitation only. Complimentary.
VYP Mixer
Mark your calendars for the unique
opportunity to mix and mingle with
Chamber and VYP members in an
exclusive setting at the Miracle Mile
27 11 Monday
Shops inside Planet Hollywood.
Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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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
Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) of speaking, presentation and
$45 every six months. Guests always complimentary. leadership skills.
5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Registration & Networking
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Meeting
The Platinum Hotel, 211 E. Flamingo
Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89169
28 Thursday $60 to join, $36 every six months
Business Blend
A Joint Chamber and Vegas Young
Professionals Mixer
Mark your calendars for the unique opportunity to mix and mingle with
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Shops inside Planet Hollywood.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood,
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Complimentary for Chamber & VYP members. $15 for non-members.
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18. member news President’s Club member • executive Level
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is proud to provide members with a place to publish their current
announcements. Email news items to pr@lvchamber.com or fax to Public Relations at 702.735.0320.
n Coming Events Colliers international – Las vegas
raised $4,000 through its charity poker
Las vegas Paving Corp. was named 2010
Contractor of the Year by the Nevada
tournament for the Links for Life Contractors Association for completing
University of Nevada Cooperative
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
5 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the
n Congratulations
A Body in Balance Pilates Studio
Lifelong Learning Center; 8050 Paradise
Cox Communications celebrated its fifth birthday with a
Road. Call 702.257.5502 to register.
was named to the weeklong celebration.
2011 DiversityInc
JyD Project is hosting “Rally 4 Kids”
Top 50 Companies Carole Fisher, president and chief
“Rally for Education” at Town Square,
for Diversity for its demonstrated use executive officer of the Nathan Adelson
April 28- May 1. For details, visit
of diversity best practices and measured Hospice, was named a 2011 Leadership
jydproject.com.
results. inductee for the 6th Annual Women’s
n Community Service Hall of Fame.
the Firm Public relations & Marketing Alamo Capital CEO Nancy Mullally was
Boys town Nevada’s In-Home Family
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
from the Engelstad Foundation.
of Commerce in California and U.S.
Hughes Center in Las vegas received Congressman Jerry McNerney.
City National Bank awarded 91 literacy
the Industry Impact Award by NAIOP
grants to Nevada, California and
Southern Nevada.
New York educators totaling more
than $77,000.
anniversaries n
What’s the secret to long-term
success in the Southern Nevada +20 Years 15 Years 5 Years
business community? Establishing Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas 31 Benjamin Enterprises, LLC Advanced Medical Center
long-term and personal relationships Greater Las Vegas Association Bridal Spectacular Events, Inc. Alpine Fixtures & Sheet Metal, Inc.
with other professionals. What’s of REALTORS 30 Dwyer Engineering, Inc. Bekins A-1 Movers
the most effective way to do that? Prestige Travel American Express, Inc. 30 Laser Printer Specialists, Inc. Camino Constructors, LLC
Membership in the Las Vegas Chamber Workforce CONNECTIONS 30 Century 21 Express-Louis Levin
of Commerce.
Congratulations to the following
Meadows Mall
Snyder Realty-Pat Snyder
Trophies of Las Vegas
25
25
25
10 Years
Aprilog.com
DGE Productions, Inc.
Diversified Communications
Solutions, Inc., Ltd.
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
+40 Years Brown & Brown
Insurance of Nevada, Inc. 21
JSI Services
Realty One Group -
Livewire Electric, LLC
Mary A Grant, OD
Nitz, Walton & Heaton, Ltd. 45 Clear Channel Radio Las Vegas 21 Suzie Marquardt Quality Medical Imaging
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
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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19. n Announcements
We make IT easy. We make IT work.
Moorea Katz and Joanna Myers joined
Greenberg traurig , LLP as associate attorneys.
We guarantee IT.
Urban environmental research, LLC named
Doug Webb as project manager.
The Nevada Development Authority named
Richard “Rick” T. Crawford, founder and
president of Green valley Grocery, to its Technology with a human touch.
executive committee.
702.318.7700 • www.neteffect-it.com
Paula Yakubik, managing partner of MassMedia
Corporate Communications, was selected to the
local board of trustees of St. Jude’s Ranch for are you ready to spring
Children. from your lease?
let us help you find the perfect location to enhance
Jane Jensen Saint was named executive director the growth of your business!
of the Foundation for relevant education
relocation expansion representation
about the Law (Project reAL).
Call 702.655.4115 today for a F R E E consultation
Johnson Jacobson Wilcox announced the
following staff additions: Adrienne Morgan,
Harmoney Ricley, William Hinsdale and Russell
Oberhelman.
OVER 5 DECADES OF
n Wheeling/Dealing TAX EXPERTISE.
Grubb & ellis Las vegas represented the buyer in
ACCEPT
the purchase of 6.2 acres of land valued at $1.9 NOTHING LESS.
million.
NEVER SETTLE FOR LESSSM
American Shooters launched a new
website, including an online store, at North District Office Phone: 702-452-3151
americanshootersonline.com. West District Office Phone: 702-877-0900
South District Office Phone: 702-898-1133 ©2010 HRB Tax Group, Inc.
Commercial executives brokered a 36 month
lease of office space valued at $63,180.
Follow us and become a fan!
The Chamber is now on
Twitter and Facebook. Links are available
from our home page at LVChamber.com
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20. ribbon Cuttings Chamber Member Discount Offer
* To arrange your ribbon cutting, contact Georgia Allen at 702.586.3838 or email gallen@lvchamber.com.
C12 Group Goodie The Goodie Two Shoes Foundation proudly cuts the ribbon at their
C12 Group Las Vegas celebrated its third year in business
Las vegas two Shoes Preview Las Vegas 2011 exhibitor’s booth. Featured (l to r): Riley
at Preview Las Vegas with a ribbon cutting. C12 Group is an
Foundation Kelley, and co-founders Nikki and Tony Berti. To learn more about
advisory group for Christian business owners and CEOs that is
GTSF, please visit goodietwoshoes.org or call 702.617.4027.
expanding locally. Call 702.656.9546 or visit C12lasvegas.com.
Metro PCS MetroPCS is the fifth largest wireless carrier in the United States environmental Environmental Ink is one of the premier design and print
and has more than 100 locations in Las Vegas. MetroPCS ink companies in Las Vegas. Competitive pricing, fast turnaround,
offers no-contract wireless services with nationwide coverage and eco-friendly processes are its specialty. Call 702.798.7000
and a 4G LTE network to meet all your cell phone needs. Call or visit environmentalink.com for more information.
702.632.5880 or visit metropcs.com.
Neteffect NetEffect has been providing business-class IT service to small variety Club “The Heart of Show Business” Variety Club has been in Las Vegas
and medium-sized businesses throughout the Las Vegas valley since 1950. We fund and provide services to alleviate suffering
since 2002. In February, they launched an exciting new cloud- and improve the quality of life of children who are mentally or
based platform called MyGrid Anywhere Computing. Call 702. physically challenged, abused, sick, homeless or underprivileged.
318.7700 or visit getmygrid.com. Visit varietysn.org.
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21. Early plaNNiNg givEs you a
mARketinG edGe
At Business expO
When you’re an exhibitor at Business Expo What are the
2011, you open your business to a wealth of benefits of early
marketing opportunities you can capitalize registration?
on with early planning. The sooner you The earlier you reserve your booth, the
secure your booth space, the sooner you can more time you have to maximize your Expo
use this high-profile event as a marketing experiences.
tool for your company!
• Develop your collateral materials
"Business Expo is an outstanding and design your booth to convey the
opportunity to promote your business in a message you want potential customers
world-class location,” says Business Expo to see.
2011 Chair Tanya Murray. “It’s an excellent
• Promote your exhibit to potential
way to maximize your marketing dollars,
customers through your company
especially with the benefits that come with
website, newsletter and e-mail.
eXHiBit iNFo
early registration. You’ll be joining with 200 eXHiBitS oPeN NooN - 5:00 P.M.
other exhibitors to experience the finest of • Invite past and current clients, StANDArD 10 x 10 booth: $525
Las Vegas business." customers and colleagues to attend StANDArD DoUBLe 10 x 20 booth: $825
Expo and visit your booth. PreMiUM 10 x 10 booth: $700
What makes PreMiUM DoUBLe 10 x 20 booth: $1,000
expo unique? hoW can i make the NoN-ProFit 10 x 10 booth: $400
Only Chamber members can exhibit at most of exhibiting
Expo, yet attendance is open to the at expo? Admission: $10.00 And
entire business community, giving Many Expo exhibitors conduct prize
your business cArd.
Chamber members an advantage over drawings and offer give-away items during
their competition. the event, which brings potential customers
Purchase ticket(s) by visiting
to their booth not just once, but twice!
Who attends expo? LVchamber.com/business-expo or
Savvy exhibitors set appointments with new
Nearly 2,000 executives, business calling 702.641.5822 and
business leads on the spot and follow up
professionals and decision makers from a asking for member services.
as soon as possible. When you register
wide range of industries valley-wide attend early, you have more time to plan these
Expo. Some come to learn more about special details.
business-to-business opportunities and
others come to Expo looking for specific Learn more about the advantages of
vendors capable of providing the products or becoming a Business Expo exhibitor,
services their company needs. sponsor or to purchase tickets by visiting
Business expO 2011
LVChamber.com/business-expo or by
calling 702.641.5822 and asking for
WednesdAy, June 22
WoRld maRKeT cenTeR
Member Services.
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22. “It Factor” Marketing
new members
Clean Energy Project Las Vegas Business Services MedEd Support Professional Nursing
Stephan Degen Lydia Ball Corey Massey Services Corp. Consultant Services, Inc.
Kim Baer Kenneth Chapman
Aaron Aviation, Inc. Creative Real Estate Las Vegas
Warren Kaplan Associates Gourmet Catering Michael Ashe, Inc.
Michael Wiemhoff
Project REAL
Farmers Insurance
members
Todd Philbrook Jane Jensen Saint
Aburiya Raku Michael Ashe
(EndoGourmet, Inc.) DCI Photography, LLC Lathrop & Gage LLP
Miki Endo Randy Adger ProLogis
Aaron Bradford MIH Solutions Jim Rodrigues
Linnes Chester
Acres 4.0 Dental Cooperative Law office of
Krista Reiner Sharon George Pure Barre
Clay R Treese Mohave Aviation Emily Johnson
Clay Treese Barbara Baker Lauren O’Nan
AET Environmental Draskovich Building
Edward Domanico Robert Draskovich Mohave Valley Raceway
Legal Solutions Push 2 Go
Valerie Hart Carter Michael O’Reilly
American Building Express Scripts, Inc. Cynthia Reed
Maintenance Janitorial Michael Lujan Monarch Sky Quiznos
Service Lewis Stages Samarra Johnson
Dana Warring Eddie Hernandez
Vince Citrino F R Solutions, Inc.
Sheri Utley National Insurance
Lindo Michoacan Schalk & Associates, LLC
American Monster Heating Consultants, Incorporated Tom Schalk
& Cooling, Inc. Factor, LLC Centennial Antoinette Diaz Modrok
Todd Bunker Mark Berry
Natalie Haag Security Source
Logic Works, LLC Norton Consulting & Rick Morgan
American Patriot Solar Flip Flop Shops Investigations
Rick Crespi
Community, LLC Mandalay Bay PI #633 & 633A
Scott Santy Silver State Cardiology
Zeb Nagy Layban Green Jose Aquino
Logistics & Transportation
Amerigroup G and P Consultants, LLC Services, Inc.
Dennis Butler Randy Rolfsness
Nuclear and Hydrogeologic Simplicity Travel
Community Care Support Services, LLC Dan Kitchens
Eric Lloyd Roger Henning
Georgiou Consulting Loper Enterprises
Byron Georgiou Charles Loper Skydive Las Vegas
new
Apache RV Pathway Specialty Brent Buckner
Two Bears Medina
Gibbons Trading, LLC Macau Health Spa Compounds
Michael Gibbons Rollin Gardner Kenton Crowley Southern Nevada Medical
Appliance Repair Experts Industry Coalition
Michael Gorden Giorgi Ventures, Inc. Mac’s Delivery Paul’s Extermination, Inc. Sue Ullrich
Carl Giorgi Service, Inc. Paul Rodriguez
Arizona Professional Tom Maguiness SouthWest Electritech
Medical Services, LLC Goold, Patterson, Platinum Home Services, LLC
Cheryl Salmon / Pollack Ales & Day Marko R. Inc. Contracting Mortgage Corp
Jeffrey Patterson Marko Radosavljevic Howard Herndo
Dave Fedel
Bella Grande Entrances, Steve’s Frozen Chillers
LLC Grace Community Church Mayfield, Gruber & Sheets Premier Mortgage Lending
Charles Varney David Graham Harvey Gruber of Nevada
Rick Piette
Nicaio Perez
Body and Soul Wellness GRoWCo McGovern & Greene LLP Pro Venture Staffing
Marianna Szoke Megan Burns Craig Greene continued on page 24
Brian Resendes
BT Media, LLC GWE Consulting, Inc.
Vitali Ihantovich Keith Jones
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23. NV Energy has a total of 1,240 megawatts of renewable energy in
production or under development. And there’s more on the way. That
means more wind, solar and geothermal for Nevada. Pretty green for the
Silver State.
The future of energy. It’s right in our backyard. Learn more at NVEnergy.com.
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