JUNE 2015
www.thechambernv.org
THE CHAMBER
2015 Annual Recognition Awards May 13, 2015
Raymond I. Smith
Civic Leader of the Year
The Ascuaga Family Non-Profit of the Year
Community Spirit of the Year
this is your chamber! Let The Chamber be your partner for business. We deliver a strong return on your investment through a variety of resources and opportunities. With over 2,000 members, 200 volunteers and a full time staff of experts, we are the largest business organization in Northern Nevada. We advance your business through the power of connection, business referrals, discounts, regional promotion and sponsorship. Take control and be heard As a business person, you know that free enterprise is the foundation of a strong economy and a prosperous society. At The Chamber, we advocate for public policies that help your business thrive. We realize that economic growth and job creation don’t “just happen” and that is why The Chamber’s results oriented, pro-business advocacy efforts are so important to your business and the future of our community. Getting involved The Chamber offers a multitude of programs and committees that benefit our members as well as lead to growth within our business community. Join one of our councils and help shape policy, become an Ambassador and support new members or enroll in one of our many leadership classes and increase your knowledge and awareness of challenges facing our area. Let us help contribute to your personal and professional growth. Networking Advancing your business through member to member connections, The Chamber hosts a variety of networking opportunities to help you gain that one-on-one advantage that help promote your business or product. • Chamber Mixers • Committee Participation • Membership Luncheons
Large Business of the Year
Small Business of the Year
Business Impact of the Year
Charles White MarkUBiz
Member of the Year
Cheree Boteler Class of 2009 NV Energy
Leadership Reno Sparks Distinguished Alumni
• New Member Orientation • Biz Talk Blender • Ribbon Cuttings
• DIRECTIONS • The Morning Spark
Marketing & Promotion Membership offers outstanding marketing opportunities to get your message out. Let other members know what makes your product or service unique through an array of opportunities. • Directory Listing & Links on Website • New Member Listings • Social Media New Member Promotion • Sponsorships
• Business Referral • Email New Member Promotion • Member Events Calendar
• Directory Listing • Chamber Lobby Advertising • Custom Publication Advertising
Events & Sponsorship Looking to build your brand? Sponsoring a chamber event helps you reach a key business to business demographic and community leaders. • Annual Golf Tournament • Chamber 101
• B.E.S.T. Kids Program • DIRECTIONS
• Monthly Luncheons • Biz Talk Blender
LEGISLATIVE RECAP LUNCH Thursday, June 18th
11:30am to 1 pm
www.TheChamberNV.org
GREAT NEWS!
Chamber Members can now receive the significant savings of the Chamber Office Depot Program in the OfficeMax Retail Stores. Print your store purchasing card and go to any Office Depot OfficeMax retail store to receive discounts of up to 60% from a list of 650 commonly-purchased business essentials including paper, ink and toner. You can also save up to 70% on your copy and print needs and 40% off finishing. We encourage you to look into this program and see what it can offer you. Join the Chamber Program today! www.saveatofficedepot.com/thechambernv
2015 Legislative Recap: What happened? What’s next? How will it affect your business? Chamber members will get a first-hand account of the 2015 Nevada State Legislative Session from legislators and lobbyists who were there. Circus Circus Ticket Prices: $25 Members $45 Nonmembers Please RSVP on-line at TheChamberNV.org
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message from the executive director 775-636-9550 | www.thechambernv.org CHAMBER BOARD OFFICERS: Sarah Sommers – Chair of the Board Solutions At Work Jim McClenahan – Past Chair UNR College of Business Danny DeLaRosa – Chair Elect United Federal Credit Union Mike Hix – Treasurer First Independent Bank Len Stevens – Executive Director The Chamber BOARD MEMBERS: Nik Antone Wells Fargo Josh Bartella Microsoft
Thanks to all of you who attended our 34th Annual Recognition Lunch! First and foremost, I want to congratulate all of our finalists and winners for their accomplishments during the past year. It was a pleasure to honor the Ascuaga Family as the 50th recipient of the Raymond I. Smith Award. It was a truly wonderful event. We are halfway through this year, so I want to remind you to be sure that you are thinking about The Chamber and how we can help you! We can help by saving money with Office Depot or Enterprise Rent-A-Car or by assisting to expand your network through our Member2Member Discount program or from attending one of our many events. Remember, your employees are members too, which means they are able to use
our resources, as well. When you need assistance, CHOOSE CHAMBER, we are here to here to help! The 2015 legislative session is about to end and so I invite you to attend our Legislative Recap Lunch on June 18th to hear our experts discuss how the outcomes will affect you and your business. You will be able to interact and ask questions of the panel. I look forward to seeing you there. Please visit our website to see why 2,000 businesses CHOOSE CHAMBER!
Len Stevens, Executive Director, The Chamber
Tim Crowley Crowley & Ferrato Public Affairs Estella Gutierrez TMCC Bill Hughes Peppermill Doug Knuth UNR Athletics Kimberly Kuntz Noble Studios Helen Lidholm Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center John Maher Reno-Gazette Journal Dennis McGovern Legends at Sparks Marina Marily Mora Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Alan Olive Northern Nevada Medical Center Ann Silver JOIN, Inc. Kris Wells AT&T Abbi Whitaker The Abbi Agency Steve Wolstenholme Grand Sierra Resort Brad Woodring NV Energy
chamber member spotlight
Greg Boyer Renown Health
Greater Nevada Grows its Business Banking Offerings Over the past several years, Greater Nevada Credit Union has grown its Business Services division to offer new solutions for businesses in our region. Awareness of these offerings has grown primarily through word-of-mouth referrals, as businesses owners and operators experience the unique benefits of being a business member and owner of Greater Nevada Credit Union. Since not everyone thinks about a credit union when it comes to business banking, here are five facts about Greater Nevada Business Services that may surprise you: 1.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union and its Business Services are open to everyone living and working in Nevada. Greater Nevada Business Services has grown to offer a full range of business deposit products and business banking solutions, including analyzed checking, merchant services, and cash management. Greater Nevada has also expanded its variety of business loans, such as commercial real estate, equipment, Small Business Administration (SBA), USDA rural development, and agricultural loans, as well as lines of credit.
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Because Greater Nevada is member owned, earnings are returned to members through competitively priced products and services. Greater Nevada has a team of Business Services Specialists, plus 11 full service branches throughout northern Nevada, with four of them in the Washoe County area. In fact, the newest branch in Golden Valley opened this April.
In addition, Greater Nevada offers employee benefits such as health savings accounts (HSAs), financial planning, programs to build or rebuild credit, and onsite presentations to help your employees improve their financial well being. If you’re looking for a new business banking solution, or want to learn more about how Greater Nevada can help your business, call (775) 882-2060 or visit gncu.org.
Interested in the Spotlight Section? Contact Joy at The Chamber, (775) 636-9560.
LIAISONS: Steve Anderson EDAWN Joe Bozsik YPN Cadin Fabbi UNR ASUN Heather Lunsford Leadership Reno Sparks
Thank you to our 2015 Corporate Sponsors for your involvement and support of The Chamber.
Windy Culver Molezzo Leadership Reno Sparks Steve Stegmeir Chamber Ambassadors Kris Wells WIN CHAMBER STAFF: Len Stevens Executive Director Tray Abney Director of Government Relations Joy Heuer Community & Information Manager Jennifer Jones Finance/Administration Manager Susan Robinson Events Coordinator Leslie Masterpool Programs Coordinator Sandy Ammerman Membership Relations Laurie Pettyjohn Membership Sales Angela Magner Membership Sales
upcoming events
Linda Meissen Realtors
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Morning Spark — 11 Ways to Double your Customer Base in 4 Weeks 7:30-9:00am The Chamber Office @ 449 S. Virginia $5 for members / $25 for non-members RSVP at TheChamberNV.org WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 Brown Bag Lunch with MarkUBiz Effective Website Design 11:30am-12:30pm The Chamber Office @ 449 S. Virginia FREE; RSVP required Please visit http://markubiz.com/events/ SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Leadership Reno Sparks Class 2015 Family Fun Day to support Kids Kottage 1:00-3:00pm Reno Aces 250 Evans Ave., Reno, NV 89501 For more information, visit TheChamberNV.org
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THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Membership Lunch — Legislative Recap 11:30am-1:00pm at Circus Circus Casino 500 N. Sierra St., Reno, NV Tickets are $25 per member or $45 per non-member; get tickets at TheChamberNV.org
For more information on any of these events, please visit www.TheChamberNV.org
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new members
iLoveKickboxing Russ Ruiz • (775) 440-1205 9333 Double R Blvd., Ste 1500 • Reno, NV 89521 Internet Realty, Inc. Greg Neuweiler • (775) 225-0442 3951 S. McCarran Blvd. • Reno, NV 89502 Junk King Reno Michael Cassidy • (775) 771-3234 960 Mattley Lane, Ste 21 • Reno, NV 89502
Amy Jaramillo Independent Consultant for Younique (775) 846-1843 6177 Ingleston Dr. • Sparks, NV 89436
L & L Reclaimed Wood, LLC Susan Straw • (775) 359-1577 1300 Freeport Blvd. • Sparks, NV 89431
Ardagh Metal Packaging - Reno Alisa Ramsay • (775) 954-9800 900 Waltham Way • McCarran, NV 89434
Lake Tahoe SummerFest Brad Trexell • (775) 298-0245 948 Incline Way • Incline, NV 89451
Chase International Luxury Real Estate Sandi Solomonson • (775) 315-1138 985 Damonte Ranch Pkwy #110 • Reno, NV 89521
Mental Toughness University Lisa Gough • (775) 423-5270 Fallon, NV 89406
Clark Pest Control Derek Davidson • (775) 359-8215 690 Kresge Lane • Sparks, NV 89431
Old World Coffee Kevin Stamps • (775) 391-0189 104 California Ave. • Reno, NV 89523
Costa Auctions & Appraisals Karin Costa • (775) 722-2776 60 Horseshoe Circle • Reno, NV 89508
Greater Nevada Credit Union
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Suite 103
Un Caffé Italian Bistro
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. Scott Kreie • (858) 444-6224 9050 Red Rock Rd. • Reno, NV 89508
Dunkin Donuts - Sparks Drew Hansen 435 Sparks Blvd., Ste 121 • Sparks, NV 89434
Reno Lumber Chris Fleiner • (775) 830-2551 680 Spice Islands Dr. • Sparks, NV 89431
Ecliptic Web, LLC Denise Reighley • (775) 853-8333 Reno, NV 89521
Rum Cakes etc by Bert Bert Lawton • (775) 501-0033 900 W. Moana Lane • Reno, NV 89509
Greater Nevada Credit Union - Golden Valley Stephanie Arroyo • (775) 337-3280 1095 N. Hills Blvd. • Reno, NV 89506
Sparks Marina RV Park Herb Jagow • (775) 851-8888 1200 E. Lincoln Way • Sparks, NV 89434
Hernandez Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC Gabino Hernandez • (775) 674-3280 P.O. Box 109 • Sparks, NV 89432
Tailor Staged Solutions Kathy Merrill • (775) 224-0288 805 S. Virginia St., Ste 130 • Reno, NV 89502
HG Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC Scott Barnes • (775) 336-6520 1955 Baring Blvd. • Sparks, NV 89434
The Chamber Celebrates 22 Years Honoring Outstanding Middle School Students with Their B.E.S.T Kids Program The Chamber proudly announces their 22nd year honoring over 325 middle school students from 4 Sparks middle schools and 8 Reno middle schools during their B.E.S.T. Kids program. This year’s students were chosen from Clayton, Dilworth, Mendive, O’Brien, Swope, Shaw, Sparks, Vaughn, Cold Springs, Depoali, Traner and Billinghurst Middle Schools. The B.E.S.T (Business Education Skills Training) Kids program sought students who exhibited traits that job seekers look for and make them invaluable as they continue their education and enter the work force. Students are selected based on attitude and behavior, not
ribbon cuttings
popularity, athletic talent or academic ability. The nominations reflected a broad base of students including those that volunteer, are helpful and are overcoming odds. The goal of the program is to encourage traits that will make these students invaluable to their employers and their communities. Through generous donations, nominees were awarded with certificates, raffle prizes and gifts from local area businesses at the B.E.S.T. Kids Reception and Barbeque on April 22nd. The Barbeque dinner, was provided by Terrible’s Rail City Casino, and was attended by the students and their parents.
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Thank you to the following Chamber Members for supporting the B.E.S.T. Kids Program
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Morning Spark The Morning Spark is a morning business class/presentation for members and busy professionals. The Morning Spark is put on by Chamber members, ensuring highly acclaimed speakers who share the latest business trends, training and development with fellow members. The Morning Spark is a business development & training program designed for professionals and business owners on the go.
Information Date & topics:
June 9: 11 Ways to Double Customer Base in 4 Weeks Steve Stegmeir; ActionCoach
August 11: Protecting, Managing & Marketing your On-Line Reputation
Kelly Smith; WebSmith Group
October 13: Establishing a Business Succession Plan
David Chaidez; Chaidez & Associates
November 10: Privacy Mandates & Regulations: What Applies to You
Barry Johnson; Dara Security
Time:
7:30AM to 9:00AM
Location: The Chamber 449 S. Virginia St. Reno RSVP:
TheChamberNV.org
NOTE: payments need to be made before event
Price Members: $5.00 Non Members: $25.00
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Alysia Peters We Olive Wine Bar Amanda LaTorre Saint Mary’s Fitness Center Ana Flores Circus Circus
Business Golf Tournament
Red Hawk Golf and Resort
6600 North Wingfield Parkway, Sparks
$175/person Sponsorships $150 and up
Register Today!
775.636-9550 www.TheChamberNV.org
Darren Wise Wells Fargo
Michal Echman Waste Management
Heather Sudano Intuit Jamie DeBates Benefit Resource Group
Brittina Kogon Hill Circus Circus
Kimberly Sundstrom Community Services Agency
Callie Caddell Renown
Lisa Jasper Community Services Agency
Christina Vantine Circus Circus Christopher Curtis Disability Resources
Michael Mellberg Larry Bigler CPA Michael Santiago Career College of Northern Nevada
Patty Umana Sierra Nevada Job Corps Robert McLaughlin Career College of Northern Nevada Sarah Sperber Palmer Westport Group Sonia Folsom Truckee Meadows Water Authority Susana Alcala Greater Nevada Mortgage
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Madison Cameron
Sarah Higgins
Alexis Reel
Crissey Cameron
Jacob Hoberg
Alexandra Sasse
Danielle Charles
Madisyn Horning
Bryan Stacy
Christie Chaump
Bailey Hvegholm
Haley Stevenson
Wooster AACT
McQueen
Friday, July 17, 2015 7:00AM-1:00PM
Michael Schwitzer Sierra Air
Breeze Trebelhorn Circus Circus
Damonte Ranch
The Chamber’s Annual
Danielle Hammons American Heart Association
Collin Crown McQueen
Andrew Dobrowski Galena
McQueen Reno
AACT AACT
Tricia Lyn Kamaunu TMCC HS
Victoria Lawson Manogue
Stephen Erdelyi
Andrea Lynch
Nicole Flangas
Hanna Metcalfe
TMCC HS Reno
TMCC HS TMCC HS
Declan Furr
Aryam Monge
Kayleen Garrick
Baylee Parkin
McQueen Spanish
Spanish Springs Reno
Reed Reno Reed
McQueen
Isabel Strait Reno
Samantha Szachara Spanish Springs
Alison Thronton
Damonte Ranch
Veena Veerappan
Damonte Ranch
Nicole Walsh
Spanish Springs