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2011 Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
Michael Bonner
Chairman of the Board
W
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Kristin McMillan
Immediate Past Chairman
hen the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce kicks
CenturyLink
off its Bicentennial celebration in 2111, will the
Kevin Orrock
Chairman-Elect members look back at the previous century and
The Howard Hughes Corporation
Hugh Anderson conclude that the Chamber made a difference?
Anderson & Delutri @ Merrill Lynch
Jay Barrett
Barring major medical breakthroughs, those of you
The Marnell Companies
reading this today will probably not be there to see it.
Kevin Burke
Burke Construction Group, Inc. As your Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce starts its Centennial
Steve Hill
CalPortland year, we can look back and see the amazing changes that have taken
Vicky VanMeetren place in Las Vegas since 1911. From a sleepy desert town whose
St. Rose Dominican Hospital,
San Martín Campus
principal function was to be a stop for the railroad, Las Vegas has
Nancy Wong
Arcata Associates, Inc. become one of the most famous and exciting cities in the world–
Matthew T. Crosson
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce a name that evokes smiles when mentioned almost anywhere.
Trustees Las Vegas is one of the most recognizable and marketable brands on
Bob Ansara the planet.
Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant
Bob Brown Many of us have had the opportunity to benefit from the economic
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Senator Richard Bryan
engine that Las Vegas created. However, 2007-2010 taught us that nothing can be taken for
Lionel Sawyer & Collins
granted. The world in which we live today is a different one.
Marilyn Burrows
Cox Communications The Chamber exists to serve the business community of Las Vegas. One of the hallmarks
Tim Cashman
Foghorn Consulting of the American success story is that private enterprise is the engine of prosperity. We can and
Doris Charles should use that engine to direct change for our economy and our community.
Wells Fargo Bank
Cornelius Eason Your membership in the Chamber can make a difference to both your business and Southern
Workforce Connections
Jonathan Halkyard Nevada. Your active involvement in Chamber programs and initiatives can help us turn this
Caesars Entertainment Corporation
economy around. It will take work; it will take time; it will take sacrifice; it will take long-term
Dallas Haun
Nevada State Bank thinking; and it will take some politically tough decisions.
Corey Jenkins
SAVMOR Rent a Car Many constituencies in our city are looking for the answers, searching for the means to help
Bart Jones
Merlin Contracting & Developing
our economy develop and diversify, all toward improving short-term job growth and long-
Russ Joyner term economic sustainability. Your Chamber of Commerce believes that you – its members
Miracle Mile Shops
William (Bill) Nelson – expect this. Throughout the past year, your Chamber has begun to work actively with other
Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern
community leaders, including our friends at the Nevada Development Authority and other key
Karla Perez
Valley Health System
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Gina Polovina
Boyd Gaming Corporation
What’s inside
Larry Singer
Grubb & Ellis - Las Vegas
Dr. Neal Smatresk
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bruce Spotleson
Greenspun Media Group
John Wilson
MedicWest Ambulance
4 Power Luncheon with Brian
Sandoval
Chamber News
10 Ideas Insight Inspiration
Member Benefits 14 Spotlights
18 Member News
Anniversaries
Michele Tell Woodrow
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6. Chamber Centennial
The 1905 land auction that founded Las Vegas.
Chamber Celebrates Centennial
Anniversary in 2011
T
he history of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is nearly
as old as the history of Las Vegas itself. In fact, if you look
back through time, you’ll see inspiring, innovative tales of
the city’s birth and spectacular development intertwined
with the Chamber’s influence. Throughout the city’s colorful
history– its most notable milestones, its most impressive figures, its
most significant undertakings and most ambitious business success
stories– the Chamber has been there.
During the course of 2011, The Business Voice will highlight some of these powerful stories
and showcase a side of Las Vegas’ evolution not often seen by the general public. We’ll look at
key milestones and Chamber accomplishments, but even more important, we’ll hear from some
of the fascinating people who have been in the know throughout the decades.
Much as Las Vegas itself arose from humble beginnings. So, too, did the Las Vegas Chamber
First Chairman of the established Las Vegas of Commerce. Founded in January 1911, the Chamber came into being at a time when the
Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Roy Martin.
dusty desert oasis that was Las Vegas was just beginning to get a foothold on the business of
building a center of commerce. The earliest business people in the valley recognized a need
6 January 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
7. for creating an organization to both address and represent the modern-day major markets – Southern California.
interests of businesses in developing the overall foundation for While still a small and close-knit desert town, the Chamber’s
this bourgeoning community. first emerging leaders recognized the value of using their
“The Chamber was born out of necessity and out of collective connections and resources to get things accomplished.
dreams,” says Dr. Michael Green, Professor of History at the Several of the Chamber’s earliest leaders were also those who ran
College of Southern Nevada. Green is a veritable expert on Las the fledgling city’s utility companies, banks and mercantiles and
Vegas’ earliest days and offers a unique look at the integrated were leaders in the state’s developing political scene.
elements that have woven the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce “At times, it’s difficult to separate the Chamber itself from
into virtually all aspects of the city’s growth and development the early people of Las Vegas,” says Green. “Everyone was
over the last 100 years. “When the Las Vegas Chamber of interconnected somewhere. The Chamber and its people were
Commerce was launched, the city was almost completely in the middle of everything.”
known as a railroad town,” explains Green. “There was seen a
Chamber leaders had a vision, in as early as 1911, to
need for diversification even then.”
begin promoting Las Vegas as a warm vacation destination,
It was, in fact, a devastating flood that spurred 1911 business soliciting visitors from California and working with the leading
leaders into action, creating the Chamber to encourage industry of the day - the
business, investment and community. One of the first Chamber railroad - to promote the
presidents, E.W. Griffith, was one of Las Vegas’ first true area’s climate, recreational
entrepreneurs, settling in the area as a railway worker who opportunities and access
eventually embarked on a number to natural springs. “Later,”
of business ventures. says Green, “The Chamber
Griffith went on to serve would also play a major role
as a state senator, and in that in promoting both tourism
capacity, was a vocal advocate and gaming.”
for the highway construction
“Big Jim” Cashman
The Chamber was
that would become vital to Las
a steadfast advocate and a leader of growth and development
Vegas’ economic infrastructure.
through Las Vegas’ early beginnings. In its first year, the
He was largely responsible for
Chamber exhibited Las Vegas’ attractions and possibilites at the
legislation to build highways from
Land and Products Exposition in Los Angeles, trying to draw
Mesquite to Jean and Las Vegas
E.W. Griffith investment from Southern California.
to Goldfield – vital steps in the
In the realm of education, 1933 Chamber chairman Archie
eventual connection of Las Vegas to Reno, Salt Lake City and
Grant was instrumental in the creation of the University of
Los Angeles.
Nevada, Las Vegas. Charles “Pop” Squires, another Chamber
Of his many contributions, Griffith is perhaps best known leader and owner of the Las Vegas Age newspaper, played a
for this commitment to ensuring Las Vegas protect itself from pivotal role in supporting the construction of Hoover Dam,
isolation by supporting creation of modes of transportation advocating the myriad ways in which the project would create
other than rail. His early efforts helped ensure that Las Vegas new jobs and bolster the economy.
remain literally connected to the world beyond the desert,
“Big” Jim Cashman was another Las Vegan who was
and laid the groundwork for connecting the city to one of its
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8. Cover Story Centennial Edition ...continued from page 7
Chamber Centennial ...continued from page 7
in the city at its very By 1941, Chamber leaders were working with Nevada
inception. Cashman came United States Senator Pat McCarran to spur development
to Las Vegas in 1904 as a of McCarran International Airport, now one of the busiest
dishwasher in a railroad airports in the nation. In 1944, Chamber chairman
camp. Over the next four Maxwell Kelch, owner of KENO radio, was developing
decades, he would make other ways to bring people to Las Vegas. Kelch led the
numerous contributions charge to create the Livewire Fund, an early advertising
to the city. He started collective that funded early promotion of Las Vegas. Kelch
a freight company, a is credited with encouraging the idea that businesses had
garage and an auto to band together to create prosperity in Las Vegas. Taking
dealership, and as a county that concept one step further, 1953 Chamber chairman
commissioner, backed Ed Converse of Bonanza Airlines helped create the early
highway construction and organization that today is responsible for promoting Las
One of the first
Helldorado Days celebrations the creation of Hoover Vegas world-wide: The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors
Dam. Cashman is also Authority.
recognized for his efforts By the 1960s, the gaming industry was making
to attract visitors to the city for recreational pursuits unprecedented economic strides. In 1961, respected
through creation of Helldorado Days. He was responsible gaming leader Sam Boyd took over the Chamber
for the first Helldorado event in 1935 and construction of chairmanship, aligning the business organization in
the two complexes that housed it: Helldorado Village and promoting what was coming to be the area’s number one
Cashman Field. These early efforts helped set the stage for industry – gaming and hospitality. Understanding the
expanding Las Vegas’ reputation as a destination city. need for supporting existing industry while cultivating a
Another early pioneer of the city’s business community
was Ernie Cragin. Cragin also worked for the railroad at a
young age as a stenographer. When he was only 19 years
old, Cragin bought out an insurance agency run by Peter
Buol, Las Vegas’ first mayor, and took on Bill Pike as a
partner. Cragin & Pike was born, and today, is the oldest
member of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. In
addition to his business acumen, Cragin served three terms
as mayor of Las Vegas, beginning in 1931 and ending in
1951. He was a staunch advocate for civic improvement
and secured New Deal funding for a city park, sewer system
and a War Memorial Building, which today is the site of
Las Vegas City Hall and soon will be the headquarters
for Zappos.com
The Las Vegas Army Air Corps Gunnery School
8 January 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
9. diversified business base, 1966 Chamber chairman Frank
Scott founded the organization that is now the Nevada
Development Authority. The Chamber played an additional
role in this effort, helping to develop the organizations that
would later become the Las Vegas News Bureau and Las
Vegas Events.
“Las Vegas specializes in reinventing itself,” says Green.
“Now the need for innovation is greater than it has been for
a very long time.”
“Throughout its history of leadership, the Chamber
has always strived to create a climate that gives all of our
members, large and small, a number of avenues to connect, An early Chamber
of Commerce
build professional relationships and become a part of a larger Office
effort to advocate for business and improve our quality of life
in Southern Nevada,” says Immediate Past-Chairman of the Chamber’s ability to step up and enhance partnerships with its
Chamber’s Board of Trustees Kristin McMillan. “Throughout members in the face of challenging times that has increased the
the past 100 years, the Chamber has given our business strength of our membership and our business community.”
community the confidence to take risks and grow and to face Even 100 years ago, our forward-thinking forefathers
challenges with an optimistic outlook.” understood the value of harnessing Las Vegas’ yet untapped
potential. What would it take to develop the resources for
growth? To attract new residents, diversify business and create
a place where people would both live and grow businesses?
The Chamber was fortunate to be part of the excitement from
the earliest of times...
1924 The Chamber helped secure the first Federal building
and U.S. Post Office, which opened in 1933.
1920s Community leaders lobbied heavily through the
The Las Vegas Hospital opened in 1941
Chamber for construction of the Hoover Dam.
1941 The Chamber supported early efforts to create what
While there have been numerous predictions of Las Vegas’ would become McCarran International Airport.
impending “bust” over the last 100 years, the Chamber, the
1944 The Chamber created the Livewire Fund to promote
city and its leaders have repeatedly found ways to reinvigorate,
Las Vegas as a tourism destination.
reinvent and recreate.
1945 The Chamber led the formation of the Las Vegas
“Historically, we have been a business community diverse
Valley Water District.
in opinion and needs,” adds McMillan. “But it has been the
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10. Ideas Insight Inspiration
Invest in the Future by
Participating in Project 5000 Kids
F
or years, WorkforceCONNECTIONS has been a vital force in getting Southern
Nevada’s workforce back on its feet through partnering with a wide array of
employers and agencies dedicated to investing in the future of our community. The
latest initiative of this vital agency is Project 5000 Kids.
Project 5000 Kids is a community-wide movement to increase our high
school graduation rate by connecting 5,000+ young people to “meaningful work
experiences” that will motivate them to stay in school. A “meaningful work experience” can be a
job shadow, career mentoring, or a 6 to 8 week internship. Youth who intern are more likely to
graduate high school and transition into post secondary education. When we connect our young
leaders to the workplace at an early age, we can positively impact our community.
On February 2, 2011, Project 5000 Kids and the Clark County School District are partnering to sponsor National Job Shadow
Day. Southern Nevada is attempting to lead the nation by having more students in a job shadow experience on that day than any
other city. As of December 15, our business community has pledged more than 2,700 job shadow opportunities for this day.
If your business would like to join this quest to be #1 in the nation by providing a job shadow
opportunity, please contact Nancy White at 702.636.2384 or Gina Campbell at 702.636.2334 at
Project 5000 Kids.
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12. Fast Company co-founder Bill Taylor to
keynote Preview Las Vegas 2011
T
he Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is pleased
to announce Fast Company co-founder and
best-selling author Bill Taylor will be a keynote
speaker at Preview Las Vegas. Taylor is an agenda-
setting writer, speaker and entrepreneur who
has shaped the global conversation about the best ways to
compete, innovate and succeed. His new book, Practically
Radical: Strategies to Transform Your Company, Shake Up Your
Industry, and Challenge Yourself, is based on in-depth access to
25 organizations that are making deep-seated changes under
the most trying circumstances imaginable.
About Preview…
Slated for Friday, February 11 at the Thomas & Mack-Cox
Pavilion, Preview brings together leading national speakers as
well as local economic experts who have their fingers on the
pulse of Las Vegas’ ever-changing economic heartbeat. It’s
hard-hitting information is accurate, up-to-date and provides a
roadmap with which to navigate the valley’s road to economic
recovery.
More than 2,000 top business executives attend Preview
each year to learn what to expect from a business and economic
standpoint in the year ahead. The in-depth analysis of the latest
economic indicators helps professionals from all industries
chart their business plans for the year to come.
Attendees also have an exceptional opportunity to network
and make new business connections. Exhibitors have the chance
to tap into this notable demographic through sponsorship and
high-profile booth exhibits. Booth price is just $1,200. Call
702.586.3827 for details.
Be a part of Preview!
A limited number of booths are set aside for Preview! For information, call 702.641.3827
12 January 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
13. Bill Taylor Rossi Ralenkotter
Co-Founder, Fast Company President & CEO, Las Vegas
Topic: Practically Radical: Unleashing Convention
Big Change in Tough Times and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)
As co-founder and founding editor of Topic: Tourism Trends in 2011
Fast Company, Bill Taylor launched a Rossi Ralenkotter is responsible for marketing
magazine that won countless awards, earned Las Vegas and Southern Nevada as the world’s
a passionate following among executives and entrepreneurs most desirable destination for leisure and business travel. An industry
around the world and became a legendary business success. expert on the intricacies of Las Vegas’ leading industry, Ralenkotter
Fast Company has been named “Startup of the Year” and has embarked on a new three-year vision plan to see the city through
“Magazine of the Year” and has received multiple National unprecedented economic times. The plan includes global sales and
Magazine Awards. Taylor is also an adjunct lecturer at Babson marketing strategies designed to aggressively market the Las Vegas
College, America’s top-rated school for Entrepreneurship. destination while also ensuring efficiency and flexibility.
Additionally, he is the co-author of several books on strategy,
leadership and innovation, including: The Big Boys: Power Jeremy Aguero
and Position in American Business; No-Excuses Management Principal Analyst, Applied Analysis
and Going Global. Topic: 2011 Economic Landscape
Jeremy Aguero is a principal analyst with
Robert E. Lang, Ph.D. Applied Analysis, a leading economic, fiscal and
Executive Director, the Lincy Institute policy research firm based in Las Vegas. A fourth-
and UNLV Director, Brookings generation Las Vegan, Aguero graduated with
Mountain West honors from the William S. Boyd School of Law. He co-founded
Topic: Las Vegas in the 2020s: Five Applied Analysis in 1997. Aguero has performed economic and
Key Steps to Becoming a World City fiscal impact assessments for projects of local, regional and national
In 2008, Robert E. Lang, Ph.D., was the significance. Some of his major projects include The Hospitality
co-author with Mark Muro of the Brookings Institution Industry’s Impact on the State of Nevada, delivered to the Federal
report, “Mountain Megas: America’s Newest Metropolitan Gaming Impact Study Commission in 1998; in 2003, he chaired
Places.” He is also the editor of the scholarly journal, the Governor’s Task Force on Tax Policy’s technical working group,
Housing Policy Debate, and his research specialties include co-authoring its 1,400-page report and ultimately receiving
suburban studies, real estate, world cities, demographic a Good Government Award from the Nevada Taxpayers
and spatial analysis, housing and metropolitan governance. Association; in 2005, he served as the lead analyst for the Clark
He has authored more than 150 academic and professional County Growth Task Force; and beginning in 2008, he was the
publications on a wide range of topics and has developed principal researcher for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
many new urban concepts such as “Boomburbs,” “Edgeless Fiscal Impact Series, which helped pave the way for significant
Cities” and “Megapolitan Areas.” reforms to Nevada’s public employee pay and benefit systems
as well as its collective bargaining statutes.
Tickets are $60 for Chamber members, $80 for non-
members. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit
previewlasvegas.com or call 702.641.5822.
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice January 2011 13
14. President’s Club
Spotlights
Kevin E. Burke Richard DePaso Mark Heuer Ron Lurie Catherine Savello Don Thrasher
Kevin E. Burke the process understandable ability to understand and Edgewater Hotel and
President & CEO with a high ROI on their appreciate the gaming Casino in Laughlin and
Burke Construction Group, investment. industry as well as the assistant general manager
Inc. desire to ensure that Las for Excalibur in Las
Kevin Burke has more than Mark Heuer Vegas continues to be Vegas. Thrasher received
24 years of experience in Executive Director one of the fastest growing a bachelor’s degree in
the construction industry. Atria Senior Living communities in the country. Accounting from UNLV. He is
Burke Construction Group, Mark Heuer has 25 years a member of the American
Inc. is the recipient of of senior management Catherine Savello Institute of Certified Public
many honors, including the experience and has Creative Director Accountants.
2008 Contractor of the Year been instrumental Ad Cat
Award by the Associated in executing operational Catherine Savello founded
General Contractors of and cultural efficiency in Ad Cat in 2008. Having had President’s Club
America. Burke is proud
to be a member of the
his position as executive
director at Atria Senior
experience working as the
director of marketing at New Members
Executive Committee on Living. Heuer gained one of the largest financial Amonix, Inc.
the Board of Trustees for national attention in 2009 planning firms in Las Vegas, David Pool
the Las Vegas Chamber of when he returned from Iraq she decided to open her Carla Pihowich
Commerce. He also sits to find jobs were scarce. He own advertising agency Tran Luu
on the Board of Directors took out a billboard reading, to work one-on-one with
for the Associated General “mark4hire.com,” and the businesses both locally International Game Technology/IGT
Contractors of America and story was covered by FOX, and nationally. She loves Susan Macke
is Chairman of the Nevada ABC, NBC, CNN and Good working collaboratively with Charles Brooke
Steven DiMasi
State Contractors Board. Morning America. Shortly clients and creatives alike,
Thomas Knobloch
thereafter, Heuer was to develop ad campaigns Denise Marcilio
Richard DePaso recruited to Atria Senior that bring clients through
Director Living as an executive the doors. Verizon Wireless
Aardvark Video & Media director for Atria Seville in Paul Snow
Productions the heart of Summerlin. Don Thrasher
Richard DePaso opened his
first video production studio Ron Lurie
President and COO
Circus Circus Las Vegas Executive Level
in 1987, in Pleasantville,
NY. Clients included Mobil
Executive Vice President
& General Manager
Don Thrasher is responsible
for the strategic planning
New Members
Oil, IBM, Pepsi, QVC, Oracle, Arizona Charlie’s and daily operations of
and New York State to Ron Lurie has been a the 3,773-room hotel and Dunkin’ Donuts
name a few. In 2002, he resident of Las Vegas for 50 casino, as well as The Courtney Barth
opened Aardvark Video in years. During his 30 years Adventuredome, Nevada’s
Las Vegas. DePaso is the in the gaming industry, largest indoor theme Health South Las Vegas at Valley View
president of the Las Vegas Lurie has been involved park. Thrasher joined Cheryl Williams
Videographers Association, in the development and Sherilene De Leon
the company in 1984,
Patrick Ozosky
a national speaker at growth of the Las Vegas as assistant controller.
conventions, and recognized community. He served 14 Throughout his tenure, he Wade Law Group
as an expert in the video years as a Las Vegas City has held key management Stanley Wade
business. He believes in Councilman and four years positions, including roles Dayna Wade
thoroughly understanding as mayor. These positions as vice president and
clients’ goals and making have enhanced Lurie’s general manager for
14 January 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
15. Executive Level
Jeremiah Cox
Owner
ServiceMaster 1st Response
Jeremiah Cox has grown
up with the ServiceMaster
franchise. Cox opened the
First Response branch
in January 2003, which
specializes in disaster
restoration in Las Vegas.
Cox now owns one of the
largest ServiceMaster
franchises, which is
ranked in the top 1 percent Jeremiah Cox Mark Dukes Victor Fuchs Scott Howard Stephen Kordt
worldwide. With more than
20 years experience in the
industry, Cox has become
an expert in the field of
disaster restoration.
Mark Dukes
General Manager
Red Rock Harley-Davidson
Red Rock Harley-Davidson
is the premier Harley-
Davidson dealership
featuring 104,000
square feet of Harley- Georges Maalouf Josh Miller Jeffrey W. Shaw Larry Singer Stephanie Tyler-Jackson
Davidson motorcycles,
merchandise, genuine parts
and accessories. Mark Scott Howard such as CityCenter, World of Virginia. He serves on top producing tenant rep
Dukes has more than 24 Principal Market Center, the Venetian the boards of the Las Vegas agents. He is an active
years experience in the Commercial Roofers, Inc. Resort Hotel Casino, Nevada Rotary, the Public Education member of the Las Vegas
motorcycle industry. He Scott Howard is a third Cancer Institute, and the Foundation, the Nevada Chamber of Commerce
relocated to Las Vegas in generation roofer/contractor Colosseum at Caesars Taxicab Authority, and the Board of Trustees. In
2005 to take the position whose family business Palace. Nevada Captive Insurance addition, he has served
of sales manager at Las has been in the Las Vegas Association. He is also as chairman of the Lied
Vegas Harley-Davidson Valley since 1959. Howard Georges Maalouf involved in various other Institute of Real Estate
and was promoted to has held several positions Owner and Consultant community organizations in Studies at UNLV and
general manager a year including project manager, Maalouf Benefit Resources Southern Nevada. chairman of Big Brothers
later. He now manages all unit manager, and regional Maalouf Benefit Resources Big Sisters of Southern
operational functions of Red manager. He serves as a is a locally owned and Jeffrey W. Shaw Nevada.
Rock Harley-Davidson. trustee of the Las Vegas operated insurance Chief Executive Officer
Metro Police Neighborhood brokerage and consulting Southwest Gas Corporation Stephanie Tyler-Jackson
Victor Fuchs Watch Board, is a graduate firm specializing in Jeff Shaw joined Southwest President, External Affairs
President of Leadership Las Vegas employee benefits. With Gas in 1988 as director AT&T Nevada
Helix Electric and has served the Desert more than 16 years of of Internal Audit. He was With more than 15 years
Victor Fuchs began his Southwest chapter of the industry experience, promoted several times of experience in the
electrical contracting National Multiple Sclerosis founder Georges Maalouf throughout the years before telecommunications
career at Helix Electric in Society in several positions. has emerged as a foremost being named CEO. Shaw industry, Stephanie Tyler-
1984, and in 2001 acquired expert in the field. Maalouf serves on the boards of the Jackson is responsible
ownership of the Las Vegas Stephan Kordt is a lifelong Las Vegas American Gas Association, for AT&T’s regulatory,
Division. His community Structural Engineer resident and a graduate the Desert Research legislative, governmental
involvement includes Los Halcrow Yolles of UNLV. He is active in a Institute Foundation, the and community affairs in
Vaqueros (a charitable Stephan Kordt, a licensed number of local charities UNLV Foundation and as Nevada. She has lobbied
organization), Opportunity structural engineer with and civic organizations. chairman of the Western telecommunications and
Village, Communities more than 15 years of Energy Institute and general business issues
in Schools (doing food experience, manages the Josh Miller president of the Las Vegas in seven western states.
drives and toy drives), Las Vegas office of Halcrow President Area Council of the Boy Prior to joining AT&T,
Street Teens, Links for Yolles, an international KeyState Corporate Scouts of America. Tyler-Jackson served in
Life, Habitat for Humanity, engineering firm with Management the Nevada State Senate
Candlelighters, and YMCA projects located around KeyState provides Larry Singer and managed political
as well as numerous the globe. Halcrow corporate and captive Vice President campaigns in both Nevada
youth teams, 4H clubs, Yolles has demonstrated management services in Grubb & Ellis Las Vegas and California.
and many other charitable excellent leadership, Nevada and Delaware. Larry Singer is a 30-year
organizations. design capability, and Josh Miller received his BA veteran of commercial real
client focus through work in economics and foreign estate and is consistently
on challenging projects affairs from the University one of Southern Nevada’s
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice January 2011 15
16. Events
January
Two easy ways to register for Chamber events:
Log on to LVChamber.com and find your event on the Event Calendar, or call Member Services at 702.641.5822.
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of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S.,
1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00 p.m.
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Ste. 300, 89119
One member per time slot $45 every six months, guests always complimentary.
CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Hosted by:
Thursday
Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., President’s Club and Executive
Ste. 300, 89119
Complimentary, Chamber members only. Level Member Foundation
Room Mixer
13 Networking NEW
Sponsored by:
President’s Club and Executive level members will
Thursday
mix and mingle at this exclusive mixer inside the
Turbo Foundation Room, a private members-only club
12 Wednesday
Turbo Networking provides a fun, fast, and very productive
way to maximize your time and business contacts through
faciliated round table discussions.
located in Mandalay Bay.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Foundation Room, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd., 89119
Customer Service Excellence 8:15 - 11:00 a.m. Complimentary, space limited
Recognition Ceremony ThreeSquare.org, 4190 N. Pecos Rd., 89115 Hosted by:
Customer Service Excellence is created and $35 for Chamber members, $50 for non-members.
managed by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Sponsored by:
in cooperation with the Las Vegas Convention and
Visitors Authority (LVCVA) to encourage and reward
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excellence in customer service in all aspects of
local business.
7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Cashman Center Club Level Restaurant, 850 Las
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Wednesday
Chamber Voices Toastmasters
Vegas Blvd. N., 89109 Flashpoint– Success is No Accident Looking for a way to improve your communication
By Invitation Only, Complimentary. Learn how to set the course for your future and skills in both your personal and professional life?
create your own unlimited achievements at this The Chamber Voices Toastmasters group is open to
Business Education Series workshop. all members to aid in the development of speaking,
presentation and leadership skills.
7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
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$30 for members, $45 for non-members, $55 for walk-ins $45 every six months, guests always complimentary.
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Signature Sponsor:
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January Events
Business Power Lunch
Featuring Nevada Governor To RSVP for VYP events visit www.VegasYP.com
Brian Sandoval
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval will share his
vision for Nevada, address some of the pressing
issues facing our state, and discuss the upcoming
legislative session.
10 Monday
11:30 a.m. - Noon: Registration & networking VYP Toastmasters: Strip View Speakers
Noon - 1:00 p.m.: Program Exceptional communication skills are vital to success in the business
The Four Seasons Hotel world. VYP has created a Toastmasters group for all members to aid in the
3960 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, 89119 development of speaking, presentation and leadership skills. Help yourself
$60 for members, $75 for non-members, and take advantage of what VYP Toastmasters can offer you.
$80 for walk-ins 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Registration & networking
Sponsored by: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Meeting
The Platinum Hotel, 211 E. Flamingo Rd., 89169
Free for guests, $60 to join, $36 every six months
Sponsored by:
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New Member Breakfast
Start your new Chamber membership off right at this exclusive event for all new 20 Thursday
members of the Chamber. Each participant will have the opportunity to introduce VYP January Fusion Mixer
themselves and their business and network in a friendly and upbeat atmosphere. Bring Kick off the new year with VYP at Todd English P.U.B. at Crystals in
plenty of business cards. CityCenter. Todd English P.U.B. is everything you love about your favorite
7:00 - 9:00 a.m. East Coast traditional hangout, transplanted and translated Vegas style!
Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant, Enjoy a mix of traditional American comfort foods and creative delicacies,
4930 W. Flamingo Rd., 89103 while networking with fellow VYPers.
By invitation only, Complimentary 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Todd English P.U.B., 3720 S Las Vegas Boulevard, 89109
$10 per VYP member, $15 per non-member.
Sponsored by:
RSVP policy
The Chamber’s RSVP policy encourages early registration for popular
programs and allows our event partners adequate time to prepare for 24 Monday
functions. Any reservation made the week of an event will be subject to VYP Toastmasters: Strip View Speakers
See December 10 for details
a $5 surcharge, so please register early. If you have any questions or
concerns regarding this policy, please call 702.641.5822
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18. The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is proud to provide members with
a place to publish their current announcements. Email news items to
Member News
pr@lvchamber.com or fax to Public Relations at 702.735.0320.
President’s Club member
Executive Level
n Coming Events AlertBoot created a new charity program
that donates 25 percent of the revenue from
Jason Woehrle, vice president at The Firm
Public Relations & Marketing, was named
new customer purchases to various charitable “Manager of the Year” at the Electronic
The University of Nevada Cooperative
organizations. Media Awards.
Extension is offering fruit tree pruning classes
through March 5. The classes will be held
Lionel Sawyer & Collins shareholder Robert
on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon n Congratulations Faiss was named the “Las Vegas Best Lawyers
at the Orchard. For more information call
Gaming Lawyer of the Year” for 2011.
702.257.5516. Gwen Migita, corporate
director of sustainability and Las Vegas veteran journalist and critic Tony
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada corporate social responsibility Illia received the 2010 Award of Distinction
will debut the Thin Mint Sprint at Caesar’s Entertainment, Inc., from the Western Mountain Region of the
5k and 1 mile Shortbread was honored by the Gay and American Institute of Architects.
Shuffle on January 22. For Lesbian Community Center of
more information or to register, Southern Nevada as “Woman of the Year.” CityCenter Las Vegas received the AAA Five
go to girlscoutsnv.org.
Diamond Award® for ARIA Resort & Casino
Pugsley. Simpson. Coulter. Architects and Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas.
n Community Service received the “2010 Architecture Firm”
award and Rob Filary, AIA, received the The Ferraro Group received three Pinnacle
“2010 Young Architect” award from the Awards by the Las Vegas Chapter of the
City National Bank teamed up with Barnes
Nevada chapter of the American Institute of Public Relations Society of America for the
& Noble for their Reading is the Way
Architects. company’s “Nevada Census 2010” campaign.
Up® literacy program, with a book drive
supporting schools in Nevada, California and
Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors, LLC received
New York.
the “Office Building of the Year” award from n Announcements
the local chapter of the Building Owners and
Crovetti Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Managers Association for City Centre Place. Former Nevada Governor
(COSM) partnered with Tropical Smoothie
Robert List joined the law firm
Café locations around the valley for a holiday
Adam Burke, Nevada Public Radio’s news Kolesar & Leatham as a senior
sporting goods drive that benefitted the Boys
director, received the “Best News Feature” partner. He will continue
& Girls Club of Henderson.
award during the Third Coast Richard H. his work in public policy and
Friehaus Foundation audio competition and government relations.
Bank of America received a gold star on
festival for his documentary “Sucked into the
Three Square Food Bank’s Wall of Fame for
Tunnels Beneath Las Vegas.” Verizon Wireless launched its new 4G LTE
the company’s ongoing support and donating
network. Business users will be the first to
a $50,000 grant from the Bank of America
take advantage of the new network with
Charitable Foundation.
speeds up to 10 times faster than its 3G
network.
Anniversaries
+20 Years
Lionel Sawyer & Collins 44
10 Years Kenneth A. Seltzer, CPA Jay D. Booth, CPA, Ltd.
A.H.S. Group, Restaurant Service
Palm Mortuaries, Cemeteries, Associated Counselors of Southern Nevada Law Offices of William S. Skupa JEM Properties Management, Inc.
& Crematories 35 Audio Visual Design & Integration Snacks 2 Go Schiff Properties
Coach USA & Gray Line Tours 32 Clarion Hotel & Casino, Near the Las Superior Center Tinting Auto Glass T-Mobile
Las Vegas Magazine ShowBiz Group 31 Vegas Strip University of Southern Nevada Today in Las Vegas
A Little Church of the West 26 College of Southern Nevada-Foundation Trans-X
Best Western McCarran Inn
Las Vegas Valley Water District
Tower of Jewels
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DiBella Flowers & Gifts
Farmers Insurance Group-Peter Trimboli
First Tee of Southern Nevada
5 Years Unity Baptist Church
UPS Store #3487
American Language Services
Harrison Insurance Agency
15 Years
Bob’s Landscapes
Landco Carol Norby & Associates
Law Office of James Dean Leavitt Charles M. Damus & Associates
AGC-Associated General Contractors Nelson Surveying, LLC Energetic Matrix Church Of
The Firm Public Relations & Marketing RetailSystems, Inc. Consciousness, LLC
Friendship Sports, Inc. Ralph J. Rohay General Growth Properties
Royal Construction Co. Insurance Collision Center, Inc.
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19. 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.
Advise Media Group hired Erin Dorrance as The Community Associations Institute of CORE Construction, Nevada completed
the director of business development. Nevada renovated the Nevada Partnership for construction of Ruby Duncan Elementary
Homeless Youth’s first and only emergency School and announced that it has acquired
R&R Partners promoted Todd Gillins to vice shelter. the assets of Walton Construction, LLC, a
president of research, Jeremy Thompson to Kansas City, MO based company.
corporate director of media and interactive Nathan Adelson Hospice appointed Terri
and Doug Richardson was named public Hanlon, M.D. to the position of medical
relations director at R&R Partners’ director of the organization’s Buffalo Road n Wheeling/Dealing
Washington, D.C. office. location.
Sumita Beauty, offering services in eyebrow
Green Valley Security, Inc. hired Ed Napier The Greater Las Vegas Association of and facial threading, body glitter and Mehndi
as vice president and general manager. REALTORS® (GLVAR) held its annual awards tattoos, opened its first Las Vegas location in
dinner and presented awards to several the Fashion Show Mall.
Co-director of Brookings local members and association leaders who
Mountain West, Dr. Robert were recognized for their service to their Burke Construction Group began
Lang spoke at the Nevada community, the association and the real estate construction of the Perry Plaza Senior
Contractors Association’s 11th profession. Housing Complex for the Southern Nevada
annual Contractor Awards Regional Housing Authority.
Luncheon. The Southern Nevada Medical Industry
Coalition (SNMIC) named Katherine Cylke, Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of
Urban Environmental Research, LLC hired program director, Sue Ullrich, assistant Commercial Executives represented Phoenix
Miranda Jennings as a research analyst and program director and case manager, and III Investment, LLC in the leasing of an
will work on Nevada’s Critical Infrastructure Gabrielle Floyd administrative manager for 800-square-foot retail space located at 6370
Protection Program, “Silver Shield.” the Health Care 20/20 Program. W. Flamingo Ave., and valued at $51,349.
Cashman Photo launched its new corporate Jacqueline Bash joined Houldsworth, Russo The ONE Group opened its first Las Vegas
website, CashmanPhoto.com. The site will & Co. as an accountant. restaurant, STK, at The Cosmopolitan.
feature photographs, a blog, social media
links and a timeline of Cashman Photo.
S p l e n d o r i n t h e G l a s s
Tickets Available (in December) at:
Vegas PBS, Lee’s Discount Liquor,
Whole Foods Market,
Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits,
Total Wine or online at
VegasPBS.org/Winetasting
For More Information
call 799-1010 ext.5361
Sponsors
Community Patron: MaryKaye Cashman
Bordeaux: Findlay Toyota
Chardonnay: NV Energy, Wells Fargo and
Enjoy the taste of 65 wineries Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors
and breweries, live wine auction, Printing Courtesy of Southwest Gas Corporation
silent auction and jazz quartet. Special Thanks to CenturyLink
Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
Las Vegas Hilton
Hilton Center
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Guest 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Lee’s Discount
Liquor
Appearance
by Chef $65 Advance Reservation • $80 At the Door Total Wine
Hubert Keller To B e n e f i t Ve g a s P B S & More
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20. Ribbon Cuttings
Radiant Smiles Radiant Smiles’ Lakes office caters to all local insured and MSC Industrial MSC Industrial Supply opened a new branch in Las Vegas. MSC
uninsured patients, offering uninsured Chamber members their Supply is a premier distributor of metalworking and MRO supplies. The
exam, X-ray and cleanings for $99. Ask how to also receive branch is located at 4083 S. Dean Martin Dr. with a local sales
a FREE Zoom whitening with a scheduled appointment. Five staff ready to serve you. Call 702.697.2120, email
locations to serve you! Call 702.360.4800 or contact branchlvg@mscdirect.com or visit www.mscdirect.com
Tivona@radiantsmileslv.com
Internet Internet Business Group.Com, Inc. is a full service internet SA Recycling SA Recycling recognizes the importance of protecting the
Business marketing firm specializing in website design, search planet’s natural resources. Recycling lowers production costs
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Inc. 1.800.405.7031 or visit www.internetbusinessgroup.com throughout the world. Call 800.GOT.SCRAP or visit
www.sarecycling.com
The Nevada The Nevada Benefits Foundation and Defending Freedom.Org Eyesite of Eyesite of Anthem, located at 2505 Anthem Village Dr., # 1A in
Benefits are proud to announce the one-millionth Defending Freedom Anthem Henderson, celebrated its ribbon cutting. Eyesite of Anthem offers
Foundation wristband donated to U.S. troops overseas. The foundation discounts and warranties for all your eyecare and eyewear needs.
celebrated the landmark with a ribbon cutting and open house at Call 702.476.2225 or visit www.eyesiteofanthem.com
its offices in Summerlin www.defendingfreedom.org
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21. Chamber Member discount offer To arrange your ribbon cutting, contact Georgia Allen
Go to LVChamber.com/discounts for details at 702.586.3838 or e-mail gallen@lvchamber.com.
Gorilla Gorilla Marketing celebrated its ribbon cutting at 3560 Polaris Evergreen Evergreen Recycling & Republic Services celebrated National
Marketing Ave. # 14. It is a full service sign shop, advertising and marketing Recycling & America Recycles Day by unveiling upgrades made to its facility to
house, and provides vehicle wraps, banners, advertising Republic better serve the needs in Southern Nevada. America Recycles Day
inflatables, etc. Please call 702.822.1111 or visit Services is a nationally recognized day. Call 702.599.5502 or visit www.
www.gorillamarketingvegas.com evergreenlv.com or www.republicservicesvegas.com
Discount Tire Discount Tire is the world’s largest tire and wheel retailer and Discount Tire Discount Tire’s newest location in North Las Vegas, located at 475
currently operates more than 780 stores. This year marks the W. Centennial Pkwy., celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon
President’s Club President’s Club
50th anniversary of Discount Tire serving its customers. Its cutting. Discount Tire is celebrating its 50th anniversary as the
newest store in Henderson, located at 432 W. Lake Mead Pkwy., world’s largest tire and wheel retailer. Visit www.tires.com
celebrated with a ribbon cutting. Visit www.tires.com for more
information.
Advise Media Advise Media Group helps businesses improve their rankings on DeLuca & DeLuca & Associates was founded in 2001 by Anthony J. DeLuca,
Group Google, Yahoo and Bing through search engine marketing and Associates Esq. and has become one of the most successful bankruptcy firms
optimization. Advise Media Group is located at 1210 S. Valley View in the United States. The firm generously supports local charities,
Blvd., #102. Call 702.952.9570 or visit sponsorships, and has created a student athlete scholarship. Call
www.AdviseMediaGroup.com 702.252.5673 or visit www.deluca-associates.com
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