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VYP: making friendships,
building networks and
growing businesses
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Chamber News
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Launching your company’s
green initiative
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BIZ Alerts - Business
taxeschanges for 2010
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Business News - Home-
based businesses: how to
stay on track
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February Calendar
of Events
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and much more...
egas Young Professionals (VYP) continues to be
the leading high-profle business organization for
young professionals in the
Las Vegas market. Designed
for up-and-coming professionals
ages 21-39, this division of the
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
features programs and events
designed to develop networking
and professional skills and facilitate
mentoring and career advancement
opportunities.
In addition to its annual “White Hot Mixer,” each month
VYP hosts a Fusion Mixer, an after-work networking event
that attracts nearly 200 VYP members. Other regular events
include exclusive “Bigwig Lunch Times,” where 20 VYP
members sit down to lunch with a well-known and infuential
“bigwig” for small group networking; “Excursions,” which
are “back-of-the-house tours” designed to give participants
an inside look at various industries; and the “Business 101”
series, which feature lunch time
panel discussions on a wide range
of important business topics. In the
last year, VYP also debuted its own
“Strip View Speakers” Toastmasters
club, an energetic and supportive
group of peers to help VYP
members develop their presentation
and public speaking skills. VYP
Strip View Speakers chartered the
group in just three months, recruited 30 members, and has
already received a “Distinguished Status,” recognized by
Toastmasters International.
Building on its successful momentum, VYP continues to add
new programs, events and networking opportunities for its
members. VYP recently debuted a Community Outreach
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ew states have changed as
much over the past 10 years
as Nevada. That’s why state-
wide participation in the 2010
Nevada Census is absolutely vital to
ensuring Nevadans are accurately
tallied – to make sure we get our
state’s fair share of government
funding for much-needed public
and governmental services, as well
as for accurate representation at the
legislative level.
Why should you and your employees
care about Census participation?
Consider this information from the
Census Bureau:
• Every 10 years, the United States
Congress is reapportioned to
give each state the represen-
tation it deserves, based on
population. According to mul-
tiple independent analyses,
Nevada stands at the threshold of
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Online nomination forms
are available online at
www.lvchamber.com
2010 Small Business
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I was fattered when I was asked to serve as the
2010 Advisory Council Chairman of Vegas Young
Professionals (VYP) for 2010. I’ve been a member
of Vegas Young Professionals since October 2007,
and I have enjoyed so many of the events I’ve been
able to attend. I’ve had lots of fun and met so many
great people. I can’t thank VYP Coordinator Joanna
Rodriguez enough for “strong arming” me or
suggesting I join VYP years back. Joining VYP was a
great decision for me and my business.
If you don’t know, Vegas Young Professionals is for
Las Vegas professionals between the ages of 21 and
39 looking to build their business network while
having fun. VYP has everything from Fusion Mixers,
which are business networking events in non-business
surroundings, to Business 101 which are expert panels
of speakers to help you optimize your business. We
have our own Toastmasters club, Bigwig Lunch Time
meetings and some great excursions.
However, here’s the kicker: It’s not about VYP. It’s
about you. Networking is about the relationships you
make wherever you are. Vegas Young Professionals
has the venues, speakers, atmosphere and people that
allow those relationships to happen. You just need
to get involved. Start building relationships now and
you’ll see your business grow and those relationships
start to snowball. It doesn’t matter how you start those
relationships.
Let’s face it, starting a business is hard. Getting clients
is not an easy thing to do right now. When you start a
business, usually the frst thing you do it tell everyone
you know (online and offine) about your new venture.
But, then what? Then you get out and meet new people!
Keep building those relationships and show more
people that you’re worthy of their business and their
referrals. I call it being “A-visible” - Which is being
Available and Visible so people can fnd you when they
need a bit of help. Eventually, you’ll start to gain their
trust and be their “Go-to” person in your industry.
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Chamber News
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is the proud
recipient of two high-profle awards from the Western
Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.). The
Chamber’s Green Roots program was recognized as one
of four recipients of the W.A.C.E. “Outstanding New
Program” award. The Chamber was also recognized
for the content, usability and design of its new Website,
www.lvchamber.com.
VYP launches new Website!
Vegas Young Professionals (VYP) has updated its
Website, www.vegasyp.com, to be more user-friendly,
with easy global navigation. Other hot
new features of the site include:
• New VYP Blog
• New Events Calendar
• Featured Videos
• Photo Gallery
• New Weekly Polls
• Member Features
• Advisory Council Bios
• Committee Pages
• Partners Page (recognizing hosts
and sponsors)
• Quick Links to a New Sponsorship
Booklet and Website Advertising
Opportunities
• Quick links to VYP Facebook, Flickr,
Twitter and YouTube pages
The new VYP site will also feature a soon-
to-be rolled out “Members Only” section
with a special discount page that will correspond with
the brand new VYP Membership Card. Members can
also use the Members Only section to log-in and connect
with other VYP members. Check out the new site today
by visiting www.vegasyp.com!
Customer Service Excellence (CSE) introduces
two new recognition programs
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Customer Service
Excellence (CSE) program recently introduced two new
recognition programs: The “Five Star Award” and the “CSE
Person of the Year.” These awards recognize individuals
who provide exemplary customer service to the residents
and visitors of Southern Nevada. Anyone who is recognized
through the CSE program is eligible
for these advanced-level recognitions,
providing their nomination includes
or demonstrates a detailed story of the
customer service experience, specifc
examples or actions that indicates the
nominee clearly acted outside of his/her scope of work, and
an extraordinary story of internal service demonstrating
teamwork. The Chamber is proud
to recognize its frst CSE 2009-
2010 winner of the Customer
Service Excellence Five Star Award,
Todd Kozawa, an employee of
Home Depot. Kozawa was chosen
for his outstanding levels of hands-
on, personal service.
The Chamber’s CSE program is
a city-wide effort that encourages
and rewards superior customer
service. The Chamber manages
CSE in partnership with the
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The
purpose of the program is to promote service excellence
in all aspects of local business. For more information
on how your company can get involved at no cost with
Customer Service Excellence, or how you can nominate
someone for CSE recognition, contact the Las Vegas
Chamber of Commerce at 702.641.5822, or go to
www.lvchamber.com/programs/cse.
Nominations open for 2010 Small Business Excellence Awards
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Small Business
Excellence Awards are now accepting nominations. The
awards were designed to recognize excellence in the small
business community. Several innovative new changes
are being made to the program this year, including
the addition of new categories. All nominees must be
members of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce for
a minimum of one year, as of June 2010. Winners will
be announced at the Small Business Excellence Awards
luncheon in September 2010. For more information, visit
www.lvchamber.com/biz-e or contact Susan Sheridan at
702.586.3835, or e-mail [email protected].
NCET to host 3rd Annual Entrepreneur and Small Business
Expo February 19, 2010
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is pleased to sponsor
Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology
(NCET)’s 3rd Annual Entrepreneur and Small Business
Expo February 19, 2010 at South Point Hotel & Casino.
The event is Nevada’s only expo exclusively designed to help
Nevada’s new and small businesses. The event will feature
educational seminars on a wide variety of topics as well as
the opportunity to meet with a wide variety of companies
and organizations there to help you start and grow your
business. These organizations include the Small Business
Administration, SCORE, Nevada Microenterprise Initiative,
Nevada Small Business Development Center and city and
county licensing and permitting; and all are available for
consultation and assistance. For more information visit
www.NCETexpo.com. n
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eveloping strategic alliances as a tool for
building your business during these hard
economic times is a smart option to consider
as part of your company’s overall marketing
initiatives. When you can fnd ways to partner with
other business owners to develop creative, out-of-
the-box ideas, you can often come up with dynamic
new services that complement one another. Here’s
one example of how two Las Vegas Chamber of
Commerce members did just that.
Shred-it and Evergreen Recycling have formed
an alliance known as “Partners for a Greener
Tomorrow.” Shred-It provides document destruction
services and Evergreen offers full-scale commingled
recycling services. By partnering, these companies
have formed an alliance to better serve small and
medium-sized businesses that may otherwise not
have the opportunity to recycle. Since up to 90
percent of traditional offce waste can be recycled,
these services, packaged together, allow customers
to have document destruction and recycling services
combined. For convenience and effciency, all
recyclables can be commingled in one bin and picked
up at the same time documents are shredded.
How has the partnership beneftted both companies?
This alliance has allowed both Shred-it and Evergreen
to reach out to similar target markets and offer a “one
stop” experience for across-the-board document
security and recycling needs. Both companies share
similar visions in regard to community leadership
for green initiatives, environmental sustainability,
and doing what’s environmentally responsible to
divert valuable materials from landflls.
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very sales presentation is a captured or a missed
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presentations?
The Las Vegas Chamber
of Commerce February 10
Business Education Series
program, “Superstar Sales
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Her action-packed session
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• Properly structure your sales presentations
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prospect
• Effectively tell stories of your satisfed clients
• Be more powerful, persuasive, polished and
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www.fripp.com.
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Look Forward
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Opportunity
Review-Journal - Sun
CAREER FAIRS
A dozen career R-J/Sun Career Fairs are planned
for 2010. Past years have proved the success of
these monthly events.
If you are a company looking to the future,
searching for qualifed employees, plan to be there.
These fairs are supported by extensive advertising
by the R-J and attendance is high.
Subscribe today 383-0400
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Green Roots
esearch shows that the majority of New Year’s
resolutions are broken by the time February rolls
around. The leading culprit? We tend to bite off
more than we can chew in terms of setting realistic
goals for ourselves – a sure-fre way to doom any
well-intentioned undertaking!

The Chamber wants to help you keep
your business resolutions, including ones
that will take your company into the
green in 2010. If one of your goals for the
new year is to launch a green initiative
in your company, consider these ten
ways you can start working on Tier
One certifcation in the Chamber’s new
Green Roots certifcation program!
1. Create an employee “Green Team” or “Green
Champion” point person to start formulating a “do-
able” action plan for your business
2. Conduct a walk-through evaluation of your
facility and develop an “action list” of possible green
improvements
3. Learn how to read and monitor your gas, electric
and water bills to identify possible problems and
potential conservation areas
4. Turn computers, printers, copiers and other
equipment off at night
5. Use available day-lighting to off-set electric
lighting in your business
6. Turn back air conditioning and heating at night
and on the weekends
7. Change air flters and furnace flters on a
monthly basis
8. Use reusable coffee cups, glasses, etc. and eliminate
serving water in individual bottles
9. Set up recycling bins inside your offce
10. Meet with a “ClubRide” outreach coordinator to
learn about effcient carpool programs

Chances are, once you have your team on board and
excited about this quick “jump start” to achieving Tier
One , the rest of the ride will be easy!
“Go Green!” with the Chamber’s
Green Roots Program
Green “levels” are established, starting with easy, low or
no-cost steps that any business of any size can accomplish.
Members are encouraged to complete at least 80 percent
of all applicable level items.

• All important terms for each level
item are defned.

• All resources for how to achieve each
item are provided as a “one stop
shop” for the convenience of our
members.
• Level items with potential rebates or
incentives are indicated with a dollar
sign.
• Members can document their progress
through online forms. Members who
complete each level will be listed in
a special “Green Business” category
and will enjoy logo recognition
next to their company listing in the
Chamber’s online directory.
This new program is designed to help
Chamber members save money, be-
come good corporate stewards, and
contribute to the overall environ-
mental health of Southern Nevada.
To learn more about the Chamber’s
Green Roots programs, levels of des-
ignation, and the way participation in
this free environmentally-friendly pro-
gram can beneft your business, visit
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Biz Alert
any important tax changes go into effect in 2010
for businesses - some are new laws while others
are expiring business tax breaks used in previous
years. It pays in both increased deductions and
avoidance of penalties to be aware of these changes and
make the appropriate changes in your organization. Here
is a brief sampling of some of these changes that may
impact your business:
Deduction for domestic pro‑
duction activities increases:
For tax years beginning after
2009, taxpayers will be able
to claim a deduction generally
equal to nine percent (up from
six percent for tax years begin-
ning in 2007-2009) of the less-
er of: (1) the taxpayer’s “quali-
fed production activities in-
come” (QPAI) for the tax year
or (2) taxable income (modi-
fed adjusted gross income, for
individual taxpayers) without
regard to this deduction, for
the tax year. The deduction is further limited to 50 percent
of the W-2 wages of the employer for the tax year.
Retirement plans: For plan years beginning after 2009,
employers with 500 or fewer employees may establish a
combined defned beneft-401(k) plan (a “DB(k) plan”). In
general, the defned beneft rules apply to the defned beneft
portion of the plan and the defned contribution rules apply
to the defned contribution portion of the plan. The 401(k)
component must have automatic enrollment and must
meet minimum matching contribution requirements.
Also, under Sec. 108(f) of the Worker, Retiree, and
Employer Recovery Act of 2008, qualifed retirement plans
must offer non-spouse benefciaries the opportunity to roll
over an inherited plan account balance to an IRA set up to
receive the rollover on the non-spouse benefciary’s behalf,
effective for plan years beginning after December 31, 2009.
Penalties for partnership: and S‑corporation returns: Civil
penalties apply for failure to fle timely. The penalty is a
statutory dollar amount times the number of partners or
shareholders for each month, up to a maximum of 12
months. The base amount is for a failure with respect to
fling either a partnership or S Corporation return for a tax
year beginning after December 31, 2009, increases from
$89 to $195 per partner or shareholder.
Standard mileage rate changes: The mileage allowance for
vehicles is 50¢ per mile for business travel after 2009 (down
from 55¢ per mile for 2009).
Tax breaks expired at the end of 2009: Unless Congress
acts to retroactively revive them, here are some of the more
popular tax breaks that won’t be available in 2010:
• Additional frst-year 50% bonus depreciation for
qualifed property. In addition, the $8,000 increase
in the frst-year depreciation limit for passenger
automobiles that are qualifed property also expired
at the end of 2009.
• For tax years beginning in 2010, (a) the maximum
amount that may be expensed under Code Sec. 179
is $134,000 (down from $250,000 for tax years
beginning in 2008 or 2009); and (b) the maximum
annual expensing amount generally is reduced
dollar-for-dollar by the amount of Code Sec. 179,
property placed in service during the tax year in
excess of $530,000 (down from $800,000 for tax
years beginning in 2008 or 2009).
• Fifteen-year straight-line cost recovery for qualifed
leasehold improvements, qualifed restaurant
buildings and improvements, and qualifed retail
improvements.
Again, this is a very brief list of some of the tax changes
for 2010 - to make sure you are taking advantage of new
laws, or making adjustments to ft new restrictions, please
contact a CPA n
Scott Taylor, CPA, is a shareholder at Piercy Bowler Taylor
& Kern, the largest independent CPA frm in Las Vegas.
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Taxchangesyoucan’taffordtoignorefor2010
By Scott Taylor, Shareholder, Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern CPAs
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invites you to
VYP is the largest organization of young professionals in Nevada. Events are fun,
energetic, professional and business-focused. VYP offers professional development
opportunities that help members hone their business skills and quickly advance
their careers.
If you’re between the ages of
21-39...you’re in!
With VYP you can:
• Network with young
professionals throughout
Southern Nevada
• Learn from top executives
and industry leaders
• Make valuable business
connections
• Get behind-the-scenes tours of
innovative businesses
• Develop your professional skills
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Business News
ou might be surprised to learn that one of the
biggest obstacles to successfully operating a home-
based business isn’t access to cash or cultivation
of clients; rather, it’s in the home-based business owner’s
ability to stay focused and motivated – every single day.
If you’ve ever taken a day or two off from an offce job
to get “caught up” working at home, at frst the benefts
seem great: no co-workers stopping by to chat, no
mindless meetings to be called into, no phones ringing
every time you start a train of thought. The silence is
wonderful!

But then reality sets in. One of the most frequently asked
questions I hear at small business building events is,
“How do I stay motivated when there’s no one looking
over my shoulder?”
For starters, being a focused, self-motivator is perhaps
the single overriding characteristic you must have to
make it as a home-based business owner. If you don’t ft
that profle, you’ll want to seriously reconsider if a solo
gig is for you. If you do have the self-motivating gene,
give yourself a boost with these proven practices:
Set work hours and break times
Establish specifc offce hours and stick to them.
Establishing a routine will help you change gears from
your home environment to your work environment.
Even if “pick up the kids from school at 3:00” is part
of your routine, block out the time on your calendar so
you always have a clear idea of how your days are flled.
Make a time-management schedule for yourself
every day
If you have certain quotas or projects to be met on a
daily basis, mark them out in an hourly breakdown, if
necessary. Check the items off your list as you complete
them. This creates a path of self-accountability and will
help you better manager your time. Take this approach
one step further and sketch out goals and objectives for
the month, the quarter and the year. Not only will you
stay focused, you’ll have a written playbook that will
help you assess if you’re on track with your business.
Eliminate distractions
While it’s ideal to have a specifc dedicated work space
for your home offce, such as an extra bedroom, by
necessity, some home-based businesses start in a garage
or on a kitchen table. Regardless of your workspace,
try to eliminate distractions that could keep you from
your work: a blaring television set, a constantly ringing
home phone, interruptions by other members of your
household, etc.
Set boundaries for yourself and for others
Home-based business owners continually struggle
with the quest for legitimacy. Regardless of how big
or successful you become, there will always be a
friend, neighbor or relative who feels they can stop by
whenever they like for a visit “because you’re home.”
Set frm boundaries right from the start. “It’s nice to see
you, but I’m afraid I’m on the clock until 5:30 p.m. Can
I call you then?”
What if you just can’t focus?
Some days, the magic just isn’t there. If you’re having an
off day, don’t blow off your business entirely, just take
a different path for the afternoon. Organize your fles,
review your business plan, go online and read about
the latest trends in your feld. It’s fne to switch gears
to blow off the cobwebs once in awhile, but don’t let
yourself get too far afeld.
Give yourself a pep talk
We all have those days where work feels tedious and
it’s tempting to play hooky. If you feel your morale
start to drag, stop and remind yourself why you’re
doing this. You’re running your own business.
You’re accountable to someone you most defiantly
don’t want to let down – yourself!
In our next column, we’ll examine some common
home-based business pitfalls and how to avoid them. n
NCET, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and
Technology, connects Nevadans to the resources they
need to start and grow successful businesses. Visit
www.NCET.org for more information.
Howtostaymotivatedwhennooneiswatching
By Dave Archer, CEO, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET)
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Operating a
home-based
business isn’t
access to cash
or cultivation of
clients; rather,
it’s in the home-
based business
owner’s ability to
stay focused and
motivated
for your Business
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When: Thursday, February 4
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Centurylink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300 at Town Square, LV, NV 89119
Details: Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to learn more about how
the Chamber works for you! In addition to providing information about
Chamber programs and benefts, this event is open to members who
would like to showcase their products and services to other members via
table-top displays. For Chamber Members this event is complimentary.
Table Tops opportunities are available for only $100. Call Member
Services at 702.641.5822 for more information and to RSVP.

Member-to-MemberMarketingExpo
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When: Wednesday, February 3
Time: Appointments available at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 a.m.
or 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 p.m. (one member per session)
Location: CenturyLink
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Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300 at Town Square
Details: SCORE counselors will be on hand to provide FREE one-on-one
help sessions exclusively for Chamber members. Expert business
professionals will help you assess your business concerns and
provide you with the advice, tools and resources you need to keep
your business operating during this slow economy. Complimentary
for Chamber members only. Call Member Services to reserve your
appointment at 702.641.5822.
BusinessSurvival:CounselingSessions
Complimentary for Chamber members only
FREE one-on-one help sessions
When: Monday, February 8
Time: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Check-in & networking
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Meeting
Location: The Platinum Hotel, 211 E. Flamingo Rd.
Cost: $60 to join, $36 every six months
Details: Exceptional communication skills are vital to success in the business
world. VYP has created a Toastmasters group for all members to aid in the
development of speaking, presentation and leadership skills. Help yourself
and take advantage of what VYP Toastmasters can offer you. For
more information visit www.vegasyp.com.
When: Tuesday, February 16
Time: Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: World Market Center
455 S Grand Central Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Details: Join VYP for our frst Business 101 session of 2010! Learn about the brand
new projects developing in downtown Las Vegas from an expert panel,
including: Maureen Peckman, COO of Keep Memory Alive Organization
Myron Martin, CEO & President of The Smith Center for the Performing
Arts, Bill Arent, Director for the city of Las Vegas Offce of Business
Development, Rita Brandin, Senior Vice President, Newland Communities
& Development Director of Union Park. Cost for this event is $20 per VYP
member and $35 for non-members. RSVP today at www.vegasyp.com or
call 702.735.2196.
VegasYoungProfessionals(VYP)
Toastmasters
VegasYoungProfessionals(VYP)
Business101DowntownDevelopment
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When: Wednesday, February 10
Time: 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Registration, networking & continental breakfast
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Program
Location: CenturyLink
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Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
Speakers: Patricia Fripp
Details: Every sales presentation is a captured or a missed opportunity.
How many sales could you or your salespeople make if they
stopped making stupid mistakes and started giving totally
awesome sales presentations? Attend this action packed session
and you are guaranteed to learn how to: properly structure your
sales presentation, emotionally and intellectually connect with
every prospect, effectively tell stories of your satisfied clients, and
be more powerful, persuasive, polished and professional. $30
for members with a guaranteed prepaid reservation, $45 for non
members with a guaranteed prepaid reservation, $50 for all walk-ins.
Additional $5 for week of event. RSVP by calling 702. 641.5822 or
register online at www.lvchamber.com.
BusinessEducationSeries
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Sponsored by:
When: Wednesday, February 10
Time: 10:30 a.m. Registration & networking
10:45 a.m. - Noon Meeting
Location: CenturyLink
TM
Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300 at Town Square
Details: Looking for a way to improve your communication and leadership
skill in both your personal and professional life? The Chamber is
home to a Toastmasters club, Chamber Voices, open exclusively
to Chamber members. Membership in Toastmasters is just $45
every six months. There is no charge for guests.
When: Thursday, February 11
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m
Location: The Shoppes at The Palazzo
3325 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas NV 89109
Details: The Shoppes at The Palazzo, home to Barneys New York and the
world’s leading style and taste-maker boutiques, is pleased to host
the Las Vegas Chamber, Leadership Las Vegas alumni and Vegas
Young Professionals for a fun-flled evening of shopping incentives,
tasty tidbits and delectable cocktails. The festivities kick-off at 5:00
p.m. near the Van Cleef & Arpels rotunda and continue throughout the
common area of the shopping center. Enjoy a taste of Woo, Table 10
an Emeril Lagasse Restaurant and SUSHISAMBA, along with select
signature cocktails and other tasty beverages. Not-to-be-missed raffe
prizes include two tickets to JERSEY BOYS, two tickets to Phantom-
The Las Vegas Spectacular, two tickets to Blue Man Group and a $250
shopping spree. Complimentary to members and invited guests,
$15 for non members. Register online at www.lvchamber.com or
by calling 702.641.5822.
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from our home page at www.lvchamber.com.
Save www.lvchamber.com in your favorites and stay connected
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When: Thursday, February 25
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Check in
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Program
Location: TBD
Speaker: Bobby Hauck
Details: Join VYP for this exclusive, intimate luncheon with the brand new UNLV
football coach, Bobby Hauck. He is the 10th head coach in Rebel football
history and has brought a tremendous record of success to UNLV. Register
today to learn his secrets to success. Cost is $45 per VYP member;
RSVP is required. For more information visit www.vegasyp.com or call
702.735.2196. This event is exclusive to VYP members only.
VegasYoungProfessionals(VYP)
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President’sClubandBoardofAdvisors
ExclusiveMixer:
Offce Depot presents Chamber Day at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
When: Friday, February 26
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Networking, program and practices
Location: Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Media Center and Penthouse
7000 Las Vegas Blvd N.
Las Vegas, NV 89115
Details: Join us for an exciting and unique networking opportunity at Las
Vegas Motor Speedway. You won’t want to miss this event, complete
with a Tony Stewart question and answer session, networking with
local business leaders, as well as NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tickets to
watch the qualifying rounds and admission to the Neon Garage.
You will also see the #14 Office Depot Show Car, enjoy food and
beverages and have a chance to win great door prizes! Remember to
bring your business cards.
Tentative Track Schedule:*
Nationwide Practice: 11:00 – 11:50 a.m.
Sprint Cup Practice: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Qualifying begins at 3:40 p.m.
*race times subject to change
To register please call the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce at
702.641.5822 and ask for Member Services. Cost is $40 per member.
Space is limited. Limit two (2) tickets per company, nontransferable. Must be 18 or
older to attend.
NewMemberBreakfast
When: Wednesday, February 24
Time: 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Registration, networking and breakfast
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Program
Location: CenturyLink
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Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300 at Town Square
Details: By invitation only, this event is for all new members of the Las
Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Each participant will have the
opportunity to introduce themselves and their business and network
in a friendly and upbeat atmosphere. Bring your business cards
and join the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Prospectors as they
welcome our newest members to the Chamber family.
Sponsored by:
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John M. Beard
John M. Beard is a conservative Democrat
with an 80-year family history in the Las Vegas
Valley. Beard founded JMB Construction,
Inc. on July 8, 1994. Through conservative
fnancial planning and thorough business
planning, the small business is surviving the
economic crisis.
Scott Brown, DDS
Dentist
Comfort Care Dental Group
Scott Brown, DDS, is part of a Las Vegas
tradition of dental comfort and care. Dr. Brown
and his associates have dedicated their
professional careers to providing the best that
dentistry has to offer. Dr. Brown is a 1982
graduate of Loma Linda University, where he
received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. He
has taken numerous continuing education
courses in endodontics, cosmetic dentistry,
complete and partial dentures, implants,
crowns and bridges. Dr. Brown has served
on the Drafting Committee for the Fluoridation
Ballot Issues.
Kevin E. Burke
President & CEO
Burke & Associates, Inc.
Burke & Associates, Inc., has been serving
Southern Nevada for more than 25 years
as one of the area’s preeminent general
contractors. The company is the recipient
of many honors, the most recent being the
2008 Contractor of the Year award by AGC.
Kevin Burke has 23 years of experience in
the construction industry. Burke is proud to
be a member of the Executive Committee
on the Board of Trustees for the Las Vegas
Chamber of Commerce. He also sits on
board of directors for the Associated
General Contractors of America and was
appointed by the Governor to the Nevada
State Contractors Board.
Karen Cashman
President
Cashman Photo Enterprises
of Nevada, Inc.
Celebrating more than 40 years of business
in Las Vegas, Cashman Photo Enterprises is
the largest, most established photographic
service provider in Nevada. Cashman Photo
is comprised of fve different divisions. Karen
Cashman, president of the retail division,
oversees 15 photographic retail stores. She
is the vice president of business for the
Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow, is a
member of the International Women’s Forum,
and serves on the advisory board for the
Public Education Forum.
President’sClub Spotlights
Jim Cunningham
Executive Director
Atria Seville
Jim Cunningham began his career in 1993
as a licensed administrator in an assisted
living community in Oregon. He is licensed
in three states: Oregon, Arizona and Nevada.
Cunningham has been with Atria Seville for
four years. As executive director, he is charged
with encouraging a fulflling lifestyle and
promoting independence for the residents.
He has also worked as property manager
for an assisted living company with several
communities in 16 states.
Russell Joyner, CSM
Executive Vice President & General
Manager
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood
Resort & Casino
Russell Joyner is responsible for all aspects of
shopping center management, development
and construction for Boulevard Invest LLC,
parent company of the Miracle Mile Shops.
Over the past 20 years, Joyner has become one
of the leading experts of retail entertainment
centers in the U.S. He also developed and
managed Fashion Show Mall and Hollywood
& Highland in Los Angeles. Joyner received
his Bachelor of Science degree from Boston
College in 1983, where he was captain of the
1982 Tangerine Bowl football team.
Ron Lurie
Executive Vice President/General
Manager
Arizona Charlie’s
Ron Lurie has been a resident of Las Vegas
for 50 years. During his 30 years in the
gaming industry, Lurie has been involved in
the development and growth of the Las
Vegas Community. He served 14 years
as a Las Vegas City Councilman and four
years as mayor. These positions have
enhanced Lurie’s ability to understand
and appreciate the gaming industry, as
well as the desire to ensure that Las Vegas
continues to be one of the fastest growing
communities in the country.
Gregg Olewinski
Vice President, Nevada Region
Discount Tire Co.
Gregg Olewinski is responsible for the overall
operations of Discount Tire’s Nevada region.
In his role as vice president, he establishes
sales and proftability goals as well as designs
sales programs and strategies for retail store
outlets in the region. Olewinski has been with
Discount Tire since 1983, and was appointed
vice president of the Nevada region in 2005.
Olewinski has completed executive training
courses at The Thunderbird Garvin School of
International Management.
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John Dlouhy,
Executive Vice President & General Manager
Capitol North American Van Lines
John Dlouhy has been in the moving and storage business
in Las Vegas for the past 25 years and is committed to
excellence. Dlouhy has been with Capitol North American
Van Lines since 1999 and is the committee chair for
the North American Agents “Quality” Committee. He is
active in the Henderson Library system, serving on the
Foundation Board as the vice president for the past three
years.
David Drake
CEO
Aqua Management
In 1995, David Drake started designing irrigation
controllers for the Motorola Corp. He was chief engineer
on some of the most sophisticated systems on the market.
Drake founded Aqua Management, a water management
company focused on water conservation, in 2008. He
received his PhD. in computer science from Northwestern
University in 2004. Aqua Management was founded when
Drake recognized the need for technological solutions in
conjunction with service solutions as the best approach
for water conservation.
Pamela Egan
President/Executive Director
Nevada Partners, Inc.
Pamela Egan is responsible for strategic planning, program
development and day-to-day management of Nevada
Partners (NPI), one of the state’s largest job training and
career preparation organizations. In her previous role as
chief fnancial and administrative offcer for NPI and the
Culinary Training Academy, she was responsible for fscal
oversight and management. She serves on the Governor’s
Workforce Investment Board for the State of Nevada and
on the Immigrant Workers Citizenship Project Board. Egan
received a B.A. in political science from Gonzaga University
and an MBA from UNLV.
Linda Gordon
Director of Marketing
SCA Promotions
As director of marketing, Linda Gordon is charged with
growing SCA Gaming through a combination of marketing,
consulting and IT efforts. A powerhouse in the gaming
industry, Gordon served in various senior executive
positions during a 20-year career with Boyd Gaming. She
also worked for the Stardust Resort in Las Vegas, where
she held positions as director of IT and director of special
events, promotions and tournaments. Gordon is a gaming
industry conference speaker, as well as a contributing
writer for gaming publications.
Dr. Farrah Gray
Founder
Farrah Gray Foundation
Dr. Farrah Gray began his entrepreneurial, personal and
civic development as a stellar young citizen at six years
of age, selling homemade body lotion and his own hand-
painted rocks as book-ends door-to-door. Since that
time he has become a national speaker, television and
radio personality and authored three books. Gray has
recently been featured by AOL Black Voices as making
black history in 2008, and was named as one of the most
infuential black men in America by the National Urban
League’s Urban Infuence Magazine.
Joaquin Rodriguez
CEO
Latin Diva Contest and Latin Couture Week
Latin Diva Contest is a frst-class international six-day
competition event created to celebrate the talents
of the Latin American modeling, fashion and beauty
communities. Latin Couture Week will be a fve-day
event presenting haute couture as well ready-to-wear
collections, featuring spectacular runways in ten of the
most luxurious and prestigious locations in Las Vegas.
Joaquin Rodriguez, CEO, has extensive experience in the
entertainment industry in the areas of flm production,
direction and entertainment business management.
Robert Segura
Director of Sales
Quality Towing
Robert Segura began his career working for Federal
Express as a cargo handler while he earned his degree in
Psychology and Statistics from the University of California
at Berkley. He worked his way up to director of operations
before leaving the company in 1999. Since then, Segura
has held positions including vice president of logistics for
Webvan.com, national account manager for GE, and most
recently, director of sales for Quality Towing.
Robert A. Wagner
Senior Client Partner
Korn/Ferry International
With two decades of fnancial services experience, Robert
Wagner has successfully recruited for all levels of senior
management within commercial banks, investment
banks, wealth management companies, securities frms
and other fnancial institutions. Prior to joining Korn/
Ferry in 1995, Wagner spent a number of years within the
capital markets sector, the majority with Credit Suisse. He
was responsible for the sales coverage of a wide range of
fnancial institutions in the United States. Wagner holds a
bachelor’s degree in economics from Claremont McKenna
College and attended New York University’s Graduate
School of Business.
Lori Wilkinson
Partner
Distinct Beneft Solutions
Lori Wilkinson has more than 20 years of international
experience in sales, leadership, business development,
customer marketing, strategic planning and negotiation.
During her career, she has held leadership positions with
top Fortune 100 companies including Coca-Cola® and
M&M/Mars Inc.®. A committed volunteer, she gives time
to TAPS, Whitney Elementary and American Airlines Ce-
lebrity events beneftting Susan G. Komen and the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundations. Wilkinson holds a BS from Utah
State University and is a four-generation Nevada native.
John Wilson
General Manager of Las Vegas Operations
American Medical Response
John Wilson founded MedicWest Ambulance and currently
serves as general manager of Las Vegas operations for
MedicWest Ambulance and American Medical Response
– Las Vegas. Wilson serves on the Las Vegas Chamber
Prospectors and on the Board of Trustees for the Las
Vegas Chamber of Commerce. He is a past co-chair of the
Chamber’s Customer Service Excellence Program and a
1997 Leadership Las Vegas alumni. He is a member of the
American Ambulance Association and sits on the board of
directors of the Nevada Highway Users Coalition.
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Ribbon Cuttings
Yvonne Stewart Team with Prudential Americana Group Realtors, located
at 871 Coronado Center Dr. in Henderson, celebrated its new Las Vegas
Chamber membership. It specializes in residential realty in Sun City Anthem.
702.326.9647 www.stewartteamsellslasvegas.com.
Prudential Americana Group, Realtors – Adams/Vogel Group, located at 871
Coronado Center Dr., #100 in Henderson, celebrated its new Las Vegas Chamber
membership with a ribbon cutting. A full service real estate provider and certifed
short sale specialists. Contact Sam Pocras at 702.278.2917.
Prudential Americana Group Realtors, located at 871 Coronado Center
Dr., celebrated with the US Marine Corps in the Holiday Toys for Tots drive and
ribbon cutting celebration. Lorraine DiSapio is a residential specialist with a
particular focus on short-sales and foreclosures. Call 702.524.0024 or visit:
www.LorraineDiSapio.com.
Raff Demirjian, with Prudential Americana Group Realtors, celebrated his
new Las Vegas Chamber membership with a ribbon cutting at 871 Coronado
Center Dr. in Henderson. Call 702.622.8774 or visit: www.raffsellsvegas.com.
Prudential Americana Group Realtors Green Valley offce celebrated its
ribbon cutting with a kick-off of its Toys for Tots holiday program. Prudential
Americana Group is Nevada’s largest real estate company. For more information,
call the offce at 702.458.8888 or visit: www.americanagroup.com.
To arrange your ribbon cutting, contact Georgia Allen
at 702.586.3838 or e-mail [email protected].
Melissa Machat with Prudential Americana Group Realtors Green Valley
offce celebrated its new Las Vegas Chamber membership. Melissa specializes
in residential real estate and rental services throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
702.545.8188 or visit: www.AtHomeInLV.com.
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Encompass Exhibits is proud to announce the opening of its new location. Now
on 2875 N. Lamb Blvd, # 07, it specializes in exhibit rental fabrication, installation
and dismantling. 702.614.2130 or visit: www.encompassexhibits.com.
AA Wireless Toyz dba Wireless Toyz is proud to announce its grand opening
in Las Vegas Chinatown. It is located at 3480 Spring Mountain Rd., Ste 1, LV,
NV 89102. It specializes with small business, cellular and internet services.
702.940.7171 or visit: www.wirelesstoyzlasvegas.com.
Las Vegas School of Dance and Music celebrated its grand
opening. The school provides students of all ages with dance and music
skills that will last a lifetime. Located at 8665 W. Flamingo Rd, # 110,
on the SW corner of Flamingo and Durango. 702.489.2300 or visit:
www.lvdanceandmusic.com.
NetEffect, a recent recipient of the In Business, Nevada Entrepreneur
Award, celebrated the opening of its new offce at 5575 S. Durango Dr., Ste
107. NetEffect provides small and medium-sized businesses throughout
the valley with technology support and consulting. 702.318.7700 or visit:
www.neteffect-it.com.
Renta-Dress & Tux Shop proudly announces the grand opening of its new
location at 3900 Paradise Rd. Ste C, between Ruth Chris and Firefy. A unique
collection of bridal gowns, eveningwear and designer tuxedos-all available to
rent. 702.796.6444 or visit: www.tuxandgown.com.
Thresa Goldberg Group at Prudential Americana Group Realtors announces
its newest member Debra Jo Abendroth. If you are considering buying or selling
a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your
area; call 702.580.2287 or visit: www.lasvegashome-sales.com.
To arrange your ribbon cutting, contact Georgia Allen
at 702.586.3838 or e-mail [email protected].
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DrLife.com announces the opening of its Las Vegas offce located at 7201 W.
Lake Mead Blvd., Ste 570. Jeffry S. Life, MD, PhD, an Affliate of the Cenegenics
Medical Institute, specializes in medically based programs to help you optimize
your health and take control of the ageing process. 702.953.1561 or visit:
www.DrLife.com.
GottaGoText.com is an innovative, exciting marketing technology company that
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immediately to its cell phones making Gottagotext.com an effective form of
advertising. 702.379.3139 or visit: www.GottaGoText.com.
Onyx Fine Dining proudly celebrated its Las Vegas Chamber membership.
Open for lunch and dinner, it offers a wide variety of food from seafood to
steaks. Enjoy its two waterfalls and 500 gallon aquarium. 702.658.0579 or visit:
www.bogeysvegas.com.
BatteriesInAFlash.com, Inc. proudly announces its commitment to the Las
Vegas community for renewable energy, batteries, chargers and accessories.
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or visit: www.batteriesinafash.com for more information.
Tutor Doctor is pleased to announce the opening of its frst Las Vegas offce.
The company is the leader in providing affordable in-home tutoring to all ages in
all subjects. 702.463.3715 or visit: www.tutordoctor.com.
To arrange your ribbon cutting, contact Georgia Allen
at 702.586.3838 or e-mail [email protected].
The Alternative Board is proud to announce the opening of the Las Vegas
territory. The Alternative Board works with privately held businesses in
the area to improve their proftability and planning. 702.562.2800 or visit:
www.tab-lasvegaswest.com.
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NewMembers
Board of Advisors
Distinct Beneft Solutions
Lori Wilkinson
Latin Diva
Joaquin Rodriguez
LiveDeal
Kara Howard
Nevada Partners
Pamela Egan
Premier Members
Quid Corp.
Charlene Brown
New Members
Alliance Mortgage, LLC
Raymond Paglia
American Fiber Systems, Inc.
Rich Coyle
American Vantage Companies
Anna Morrison
America’s Guest
Michael Gasta
Anthony A. Zmaila, Limited PLLC
Anthony Zmaila
Bethesda House of Grace
Charles Keyes
Big League Dreams Sportspark
Ed Farmer
Bocca Marketing, LLC
Jason Cleveland
Boulevard Cameras, Inc.
Doron Mashal
C & Cint’s Things
Queen Williams
Callister & Frizell, Attorneys at Law
R. Duane Frizell
Carolyn A. Doty
Century 21
Gerry Holinski
Classic Consulting
Caralee Kecman
Clean and Clear Water Pool
Service, Inc.
Robyn Palsgrave
Clearview Pools, Inc.
Rick Kostick
Coldwell Banker Premier Realty
Petsye Powell Huyghue GRI
CommCap Advisors
Keith Russell
Dunkin Donuts
Lou Capone
Earth Limos & Buses
Nicole Feely
eAutoNiche.com
Danny Walker
Electronic Support Services, Inc.
Joseph Arana
Ellis Construction Co.
John Ellis
Farmers Insurance Group
Robert Compan
First Class Insurance, Inc.
Estela Siquerios
Fox 5 KVVU Television
Todd Brown
Art Torcello
Leilam Molinaro
Adam Bradshaw
Terri Peck
Darrin Mc Donald
Fundingroadmap.com
Ruth Hedges
Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory
Saundra Kelly
Gaetano’s Ristorante
Rory Palmeri
Glassman, Kramer and Scarff, P.C.
Irwin Glassman
Global Nutritionals, Inc.
Tom Cordy
Gold Win International
Exhibition, Inc.
Tianyao Zhao
The Grapevine Advertising Co., LLC
Jeri Centric
Hallmark Capital Partners, Inc.
Glenn Liddell
Harmony Fire Protection
Christina Looney
Help My Swing, LLC
Jason Sabo
Hofsommer Excavating, Inc.
Kent Hofsommer
Holden & Associates West
Michelle Lindsey
HR System Solutions
John Gillen
ICD USA, Inc.
Andrey Kuznetson
Insure Vegas Today
Frances Williams
Integrated Medical Management
Leslie Frazier
J.A.K.K.’s Salon
Joanna Day
Las Vegas Special Needs Dentistry
Steven Delisle
LasVegasHealthPlans.com, LLC
Patricia Staley
Latin Couture Week (Latin Diva)
Joaquin Rodriguez
Law Offces of Dorame & Lazar, LLP
Kevin Lazar
Legacy Foundation Group
Nick Malis
Leprechaun’s Pot O’ Gold
Bill McCarty
Lexis Preparatory School
Kirstie Conklin
Lily of the Valley Wedding Chapel
Emma Mayberry
LiveDeal
Kara Howard
LPL Financial
Blain Bogar
LV PC Man
Jeff Critser
M5 Lighting
Kimberly Thomson
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
William Wells
MDL Group
Carol ClineOng
MIES, Inc.
Marinus Grootenboer
Millers Ale House
Michael Dowell
Mina Restaurant & Lounge
Mina Alfafara
Mishlove Strategic Partners, LLC
Brad Mishlove
MRB Group, Inc.
Misty Barber
Nevada Development Services, LLC
Vicki HafenScott
Nevada Institute of Implant
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Travis Perkins
Nevada Partners
Pamela Egan
Pain in the Pipe Plumbing
Tom Walls
Petroleum Systems &
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Paul Brosseau
Pizza My Dear
Christina Zaman
Playerxt, LLC
Curt Holstein
Quick & Clean Car Wash
Steve Rice
Quid Corp.
Charlene Brown
R/S Development, LLC
Randall Schaefer
Rivi Salon and Boutique
Rivka Hershcovicz
Ruiter Construction, LLC
Charles Ruiter
Sam’s Ice Cream
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Ian Dixon
Savvy Eyes
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Shirley A. Derke, ESQ
Silverado Electric, Inc.
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Steven Marzullo, LTD
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Dennis Snyder
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What’s the secret to long-term success in the Southern Nevada
business community? Establishing long-term and personal
relationships with other professionals. What’s the most effective way
to do that? Membership in the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.
Congratulations to the following companies celebrating
membership anniversaries in February2010.
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GES Exposition Services (54)
IBM Corporation (54)
KNEWS Radio/KNUU Radio (48)
HAJOCA/Kelly’s Pipe & Supply (46)
The Spanos Corporation (34)
The Molasky Group of Companies (33)
Opportunity Village Arc (32)
Saks Fifth Avenue (29)
Fashion Show (29)
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors
Authority (29)
American Red Cross,
Southern Nevada Chapter (27)
Academy of Hair Design (26)
Fair, Anderson & Langerman (25)
Nevada Development Authority (25)
Plant-It Earth(25)
Value Self Storage (25)
Morrissey Insurance (24)
McDonald Carano Wilson LLP (23)
Nagy MD, Shamin N. (23)
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Mark, Bruno, Financial, Inc. (20)
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Anchor Mortgage
Halloween Mart
Insight Communications of NV, Inc.
Nevada Commerce Bank
Pebble Place I, LLC
Professional Design Associates, Inc.
The Robert List Company
Serl & Keefer, CPAs
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Valley Christian Center
View Pointe Executive Suites/Real
Estate Services Group
Vision Control Associates
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Allen Properties, Inc.
Astro Systems, Inc.
BCA Pool League
Boca Raton Luxury Condominiums
Breast Care, Inc.
Brian V. Fitzgerald & Associates, Chtd.
Cable AML, Inc.
Desert Medical Equipment
Desert Podiatry
Diva Las Vegas Productions, Inc.
Easter Seals Southern Nevada
Family Wellness Clinic
Forever Summer Limited
Global Resorts, Inc.
Grapevine Mountaintop
GreenFlag Proft Recovery by
Transworld Systems Inc.
Griffth United Methodist Pre-School
Horizon Home Health Care, LLC
Lichtenstein, Allen, Attorney At Law
MovieGoods, Inc.
Northshore Learning Tree
Opa
Paragon Healthcare
Pediatric Dental Care Associates
The Pool Lady
Sun West Homes
Sunrise Home Inspections
TouchPoint Marketing
Michael Watkins
TownePlace Suites
Debbie Griffn
Trinity Life Center
Jimmy Firzlaff
Ultimate Pet Grooming
Pat Kearns
Vegas Executive Chef
Andy Bouchard
Vegas Perks Coffee Service
Dave Bowers
Wally’s, Inc.
Wally Korhonen
Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.
Chris Summers
Larry Freeman
WesEri Corp.
Oscar Kyles
West Best Foods, Inc.
Anje Campisi
West Flamingo Animal Hospital
Christopher Yach
The Whalen Group
Al Whalen
Wybtrak, Inc.
Troy Johns
Zoogies Corp.
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Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant will host a
fundraising dinner on Thursday, February 4,
with 30 percent of all sales beneftting the
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater
Las Vegas. www.RicardosofLasVegas.com.
Accounting frm Piercy Bowler Taylor and
Kern is joining with a local law frm and
wealth management frm to present a free
fnancial management and governance
seminar for local nonproft organizations on
February 5, at the Brendan Theatres inside
the PalmsCasino&Resort.
New Life Medical Group is co-sponsoring
the Let’s Play Foundation’s 2010 Golf-a-
Thon on February 13, at the Siena Golf Club.
The event will raise money to fght against
childhood obesity. www.letsplayfoundation.org.

University of Nevada Cooperative
Extension is offering the “Nuts and Bolts
of Grant Writing” on Thursday, February
18 and Wednesday, March 10. For
more information, contact Sandy Bean
at 257-5502.

NCET- Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneur-
ship and Technology will hold its Entre-
preneur Expo on Friday, February 19, from
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the South Point
Hotel, Casino & Spa. Admission is free.
Assured Strategies presents “Achieving
Growth in Today’s Economy” to help
entrepreneurs learn how to achieve 2x cash
fow, 3x industry proftability, gain time, and
become strategically aligned for year over
year growth. The half-day workshop features
nationally recognized presenters. The event
takes place on March 3, at the Las Vegas
Chamber of Commerce. For information or
registration: www.asnevada.com, seating
is limited.
Klip It For Kidz will be held on Saturday,
March 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at
Town Square Las Vegas. The event will raise
money to support the Nevada Childhood
Cancer Foundation. www.nvccf.org.
Congratulations
Crisci Builders was honored by Southwest
Contractor magazine with the Best of 2009
Award in the Specialty Contracting category
for its Dr. Miriam & Sheldon G. Adelson
Education Campus.
Matt Boyd, vice president of operations for
Burke & Associates, has been selected
as the Chairman of the Associated General
Contractors’ permits and inspections
committee.
CORE Construction was named one of the
top 75 largest green contractors by Building
Design + Construction magazine.
Harrah’s Entertainment employees were
honored at the annual Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day Banquet and Parade. Senior
Vice President of Communications and
Government Relations Jan Jones received
the Flame Award, and Vice President of
National Diversity Relations Tony Gladney
was one of this year’s grand marshalls.
Announcements
MassMedia Corporate Communications
recently hired Carmesha Thompson as
account coordinator.
Distinct ENERGY Performance has
appointed Janet Avance to the position of
dispatch supervisor. She will assist with
day-to-day operations, marketing and
business development strategies.
The Alternative Board has expanded its
business by adding Mark Cameron as a
TAB-certifed facilitator who will meet with
local business owners to help them achieve
their goals.
Eleissa C. Lavelle has joined the Las Vegas
offce of Duane Morris LLP as a partner
with a focus on construction and real estate
law.
Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
opened a dedicated oncology unit for adult
patients which includes enhanced amenities
designed to improve healing and comfort.
Johnson Jacobson Wilcox has augmented
its service capabilities and broadened its
domestic and global reach by forming a re-
lationship with Eisner, LLP, the 23rd largest
public accounting frm in the U.S.
Rita Ravin, maker of custom fashion jewelry,
has changed her business name from
Healing Jewels to DECOLLETAGE.
Telesphere, a nationwide hosted PBX busi-
ness phone and Internet services provider,
recently hired Lance Kallman and Deborah
Armstrong as account executives.
Datanamics, Inc. has renewed its Advanced
Wireless LAN Specialization from Cisco,
fulflling the requirements to sell, deploy
and support advanced Cisco Wireless LAN
solutions.
The University of Phoenix-Las Vegas
Campus announces the promotion of Je-
nean Blonstein to program manager in the
College of Social Sciences; Sunny Schatz
and Brittany Choyce to the positions of man-
ager of Campus Enrollment; Connie Smith
to fnance counselor, along with the hiring
of Amanda Thompson as fnance counselor.
City National Bank hired Bruce Ford as
vice president and Nevada business banking
manager, and Patricia Perl as vice president
and preferred banking advisor in its Core
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Community One Federal Credit Union
has named Debbie Murphy as new manager
of its Sahara branch, Hilary Rhees as new
manager of the Montecito In-Store branch,
and Ashley Martinez as manager of its
Shadow Creek In-Store branch.
Las Vegas Limousines named David
Russell as operation manager overseeing
the day-to-day operations of the business.
Michael Bolognini was named vice
president of Cox Business/Hospitality
Network. He brings nearly 30 years of
telecommunications experience to his new
position.
Community Service
Commercial Roofers, Inc. awarded its
annual scholarship of $1,500 to Marshall
Cowan who is studying architecture at UNLV.
Thomas Engineering has awarded its
donation of 40 hours of free structural
engineering services to the Academy of
Engineering at the Northwest Career and
Technical Academy, which is part of the
Clark County School District.
New Businesses and New Locations
Zinni Medical Institute, an integrated
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Gordon & Rees, LLP has moved its Las
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Las Vegas Special Needs Dentistry
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Vegas Perks Coffee Service has opened for
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I’m a big proponent of Social Media. I’m a Twitter-
holic, on Facebook and LinkedIn. I’ve been at VYP
and had people approach me (more than once) and
say “I’m following you on Twitter!” The ice is broken
and we’re already friends since we know a bit about
each other and probably remember the conversations.
People are using Social Media more and more, so
doesn’t it make sense to be on it? (BTW, follow at
VegasYP on Twitter for all the VYP updates and where
we’re going to meet next.)
However, if you’re social media savvy, it doesn’t stop
there. Connecting online is not a substitute for face-
to-face networking. Social media can help you build a
foundation, but you still need to get out there and put
a face with a name.
Getting out to network is tough to do, especially when
we’re all working more hours for the same dollar.
Finding the time to get out and have a social life isn’t
easy either, when you get caught up in work. Vegas
Young Professionals chooses trendy venues for Fusion
Mixers, which allows you to network and have fun in
a great atmosphere.
It makes me laugh when I hear the misconception
that VYP is only for socializing. Business networking
is about meeting and getting to know people.
Networking isn’t how many business cards you can
pass out (we’ve all seen these people!). I refer business
to people I feel will do a good job for my referrals. If
you’re going to networking events with the primary
goal of selling your services to the people there, you
might be a bit disappointed. Networking is about
getting to know the people you meet and earning their
trust and friendship. I keep in touch regularly with
friends I’ve met out networking, friends that will talk
to others about me when they go to an event I can’t
make.
What can you expect from Vegas Young Professionals?
Expect great venues, fun people, smiling faces and
yes, business contacts. Not to mention all of the
great professional development programs we have
to support your growth as a young professional. So,
show up, socialize, make a great impression by getting
to know people, and the business will come.
I’m so grateful for the friends and business partners
I’ve met through VYP. Join Vegas Young Professionals
today and next time you come to an event, make sure
you say hello! For more information about VYP, check
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receiving a fourth Congressional seat -- and by
extension, a sixth Electoral Vote -- as a direct
result of the 2010 Census.
• The 2010 Census will bring more than 4,800
jobs to the state during peak operations in May/
June 2010. These are good paying, fexible jobs,
as feld enumerators start at $14.50 per hour.
You can call the Census Jobs Hotline at 866-
861-2010.
• The Census will bring much-needed federal
funding to government services in Nevada.
A recent analysis by the Nevada State Data
Center, Legislative Counsel Bureau, and State
Demographer, looked at all of the federal funding
passed through to state and local governments,
much of which is allocated on a per capita basis,
based on the Census headcount. That analysis
found that every man, woman, and child missed
by the Census represents $917 in lost funding
per person, every year for 10 years: that’s $9,170
per person over 10 years.
• An accurate Census tally will help ensure
Nevada receives its fair share of federal
funding for everything from transportation
infrastructure to quality of life projects. This
in turn will help promote Nevada as a business
and family-friendly city, encouraging economic
investment and diversifcation.
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce encourages
all business owners to support and promote Census
participation in the workplace. For more information
on Nevada’s Census 2010 Campaign, or to partner
with the Census Bureau, call 702.853.1313, or visit
www.SNVcounts2010.com for more information
on the Southern Nevada Census Campaign.
You can also follow the Census Twitter feed at
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Committee designed to help VYP members give back to
the community. The group has implemented volunteer
programs with a number of local non-profts, including
the Springs Preserve, ThreeSquare, Boys & Girls Clubs and
Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure. VYP has also collected
donations for The Animal Foundation, The Shade Tree
Shelter, and raised $600 for Three Square’s BackPack for
Kids Program.

In addition to its signifcant accomplishments during
2009, in 2010 VYP will launch an innovative new VYP
Membership Card. NV Energy is the sponsor of this exciting
new feature that will have a corresponding discount page on
the new VYP Website. VYP is also reaching out to members
and potential members through social media outlets.
Since its inception in 2006, VYP has successfully introduced
young professionals to the movers and shakers of Las
Vegas’ business scene and launched innovative professional
development opportunities. The organization has also
provided local business owners with effective, affordable
professional development venues for its young employees.
Through VYP, small business owners gain a competitive
advantage in the marketplace by providing opportunities
for young employees to mix, mingle and build their
business contacts. VYP has also created a whole new level
of advertising and sponsorship opportunities for companies
looking to reach the highly-infuential 21-39 demographic.

Membership in VYP is just $45 per year if your
company belongs to the Las Vegas Chamber of
Commerce and $50 per year if you work for a
non-Chamber member. If you’re interested in
learning more about VYP, go to www.vegasyp.com
or call 702.735.2196. You can also fnd VYP on
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