Member Spotlights Ambassador Spotlight: Mike Carter, President, Carter Investment Services When did you join the Vegas Chamber? I have been a proud member of the Chamber since 2013.
What do you love about Las Vegas? I love the weather and vibe of our valley. There is always so much to do. The great food and the craft beer scene are awesome!
What moved you to Las Vegas? My parents moved here when I was 12. Being that I was young, it seemed a little early to move out and get a job!
What is the best hidden secret/off-the-beaten-path place? The Discovery Children’s Museum and the Springs Preserve are awesome, but for a real hidden secret, I have to go with SeaQuest Las Vegas. Who knew that an aquarium in a mall could be so well done? It’s super, and by the way, all three of my mentions are members of the Vegas Chamber.
What is the main reason you joined the Vegas Chamber? I joined the Vegas Chamber primarily for the networking. I have never been disappointed in the networking opportunities with the Vegas Chamber. Networking events through the chamber are just outstanding for meeting people and developing great relationships.
Ambassador Spotlight: Cathy Brooks, Owner, The Hydrant Club What do you love about Las Vegas? The little/big town-ness of it. Under the glitz and sparkle, under the world-class everything, under the airport that serves as gateway to pretty much anywhere in the world, beats the heart of a small town. It’s a place where neighbors know each other and support each other. It’s a place where you’re never more than one degree away from almost anyone. I love that as the city has grown, matured and expanded, it very much retains the heart and soul of its small town, wild west roots.
What is the main reason you joined the Vegas Chamber? The reason I joined the Chamber and why I stayed and embrace it so strongly are kind of like Las Vegas itself. People may come here for the gaming and entertainment, but hopefully they sit all the way down into the chair long enough to see all that is beyond that. In 2017, the Vegas Chamber was offering a way for small businesses to secure healthcare options and, in the interest of up-leveling my compensation packages, it was an easy decision. For a couple of years, I attended many Eggs & Issues, other breakfast and lunch events, orientations, networking events and ribbon cuttings. Then the pandemic hit. Were it not for my membership with the Vegas Chamber, my business might not have survived. The value-add of events and information, combined with amazing personnel whose insights and expertise helped guide many decisions, overshot my membership fee by a factor of 100 in short order. I came for the benefits and I stay for the deeper value of connection and fellowship.
VEGAS CHAMBER JUNE/JULY 2021 BUSINESS VOICE
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