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Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300
        Las Vegas, NV 89119-3290




                                                Chairman’s Message
702.641.5822 • www.lvchamber.com
             2011 Board of Trustees
               Executive Committee

                    Michael Bonner
               Chairman of the Board




                                                                                           I
               Greenberg Traurig, LLP
                   Kristin McMillan                                                                   am gratified to see the level of optimism for economic recovery
            Immediate Past Chairman
                         CenturyLink
                                                                                                      growing in Las Vegas.
                     Kevin Orrock
                   Chairman-Elect                                                                     Granted, it has been a challenging time for many, and there are
     The Howard Hughes Corporation
                   Hugh Anderson
                                                                                                      still many miles to go before we can firmly say we are on a solid
 Anderson & Delutri @ Merrill Lynch
                                                                                                      and stable road to a full recovery. What I believe we are starting
                          Jay Barrett
               The Marnell Companies                                                       to see, however, is a renewed sense of community – a “we are all in this
                        Kevin Burke                                                        together” mentality that has helped solidify our business community in
       Burke Construction Group, Inc.
                             Steve Hill                                                    a way we have not seen in some time.
                            CalPortland
                                                                                             During the past several months, we have been seeing business and
                 Vicky VanMeetren
       St. Rose Dominican Hospitals,                                                       community leaders coming together, not with a die-hard sense of fierce
                  St. Martín Campus
                         Nancy Wong                                                        competition for business, but with a real willingness to share ideas and
                Arcata Associates, Inc.
                                                                                           philosophies, build on the strengths of each other and start looking for
                              Trustees
                                                                                           viable ways to pull all of us out of this economic slump. People are asking
                                                         Michael Bonner
                         Bob Ansara                      Chairman of the Board
          Ricardo’s of Las Vegas, Inc.                                                     for help… others are offering help. We are all recognizing the necessity
                         Bob Brown                                                         and the potential long-term rewards of economic diversification and a
            Las Vegas Review-Journal
              Senator Richard Bryan                     sense of solidarity within our business community. This attitude is a good one, and I believe it will
               Lionel Sawyer & Collins
                                                        help us make serious inroads to long-term economic stability.
                     Marilyn Burrows
                  Cox Communications                       In the midst of the rapidly changing dynamic of our Southern Nevada community, we are
                        Tim Cashman
                    Foghorn Consulting                  celebrating the Chamber’s 100-year anniversary by taking an in-depth, year-long look back at our
                        Doris Charles                   history and the earliest days of Las Vegas’ business community. At the same time, we are once again
                      Wells Fargo Bank
                    Cornelius Eason
                                                        preparing to host Preview Las Vegas on February 11, 2011 – an annual event known for its economic
               Workforce Connections
                                                        forecasting and for providing a glimpse into the future of our city on numerous levels. What is
                Jonathan Halkyard
  Caesars Entertainment Corporation                     interesting to me are the many parallels that can be drawn between what was happening 100 years
                         Dallas Haun                    ago and what is happening today. In many ways, our history provides valuable clues as to how we
                    Nevada State Bank
                      Corey Jenkins                     might best handle our present problems.
                   SAVMOR Rent a Car
                                                           If you are at all familiar with Las Vegas’ earliest days, you probably know that some of the city’s
                         Bart Jones
     Merlin Contracting & Developing                    greatest tragedies eventually led to some of its greatest triumphs. A devastating flood that wiped out
                         Russ Joyner
                    Miracle Mile Shops                  the early railroad ultimately led to the creation of alternative transportation routes. Early business
                William (Bill) Nelson                   forefathers made their mark by recognizing opportunities to fill unique needs. A need for operating
          Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern
                          Karla Perez
                                                                                                                                                             continued on page 12
                  Valley Health System
                      Gina Polovina


                                                                                                                                     What’s inside
             Boyd Gaming Corporation
                         Larry Singer
             Grubb & Ellis - Las Vegas
                   Dr. Neal Smatresk
     University of Nevada, Las Vegas
                    Bruce Spotleson
              Greenspun Media Group
                                                               4     Ideas, Insight and Inspiration
                                                                     Chamber News                      8    Centennial Feature
                                                                                                                                 12    “Chamber Day”
                                                                                                                                       at the Las Vegas
                                                                                                                                       Motor Speedway
                                                                                                                                                             18      Member News
                                                                                                                                                                     Anniversaries

                       John Wilson
                MedicWest Ambulance                            6     Cover Story:
                                                                     Mayor Oscar Goodman              10    Preview 2011
                                                                                                                                 14     Spotlights
                                                                                                                                                             20      Ribbon Cuttings

              Michele Tell Woodrow
      Preferred Public Relations, LLC

                                             Cover photo: Francis + Francis
                                                                                                                                 16     Calendar of Events
                                                                                                                                                             22       New Members


THE LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAGAZINE
                                             www.francisandfrancis.com
 Volume 31 Number 2
                                                                                                                  Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice February 2011           3
Ideas Insight Inspiration
                                            Vegas well-positioned to build on
                                            international business opportunities


                                             A
                                             By Tim Cashman, Foghorn Consulting
                                                             s we try to move our economy forward,         is well-positioned to explore and forge new business
                                                           it is essential that we look for new business   opportunities with our counterparts from around the
                                                           opportunities from new sources. One area        world.
                                                           of opportunity lies in building business         If you think about it, the world comes to Vegas. As a
                                                           relationships in the international market.      Chamber and a business community, we should reach
                                               Last month, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce               out to these international delegations who visit the
                                             hosted a business delegation from the Dubai Chamber           multitude of trade shows held in our city.
                                             of Commerce & Industry at a breakfast reception.               Las Vegas has many assets upon which we can build
                                             These business people, who were in Las Vegas to               international relationships, including:
                                             attend the Consumer Electronics Show, wanted                   • Las Vegas is a globally recognized brand. Think
                                             to take the time to not just meet members of our              about it – no matter where you go in the world, people
                                             Chamber, but also explore potential opportunities for         smile in recognition when you say you’re from Las
                                             business and trade that could be developed between            Vegas. Our city has established good relationships
                                             Las Vegas and Dubai.                                          with international visitors through our hospitality and
                                               Reflecting upon this meeting, I realize that Las Vegas      convention industries. We have the expertise in how to
                                                                                                                                             continued on page 30




         Chamber News                                                                      Chamber recognizes contributions of late
                                                                                           President and CEO Matt Crosson

       Tickets still available for
       February 11 Preview Las Vegas
       There’s still time to purchase tickets for Preview Las Vegas to be held Friday,
       February 11 at Thomas & Mack Center - Cox Pavilion. Preview gives
       you hard-hitting, up-to-date business information that helps you prepare
       your company for the future. Tickets are $60 for Chamber members, $80
       for non-members. To purchase tickets, visit previewlasvegas.com or call
       702.641.5822.
                                                                                            Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Matt Crosson
                                                                                            passed away on Thursday, December 23, at MountainView Hospital
       New Superintendent will Address Business
                                                                                            in Las Vegas. Crosson was 61 years old and is survived by his wife,
       Community at March 16 Luncheon
       Clark County School District Superintendent Dwight D. Jones                          Elaine Crosson, and their son, Daniel, 13.
       is the featured speaker at the March 16 Chamber Business Power                          Crosson joined the Chamber on April 26, 2010. Prior to that,
       Luncheon. Jones will share his vision for the Clark County School                    he was president and CEO of the Long Island Association. During
       District, discuss how he plans to improve the quality of public                      his brief tenure with the Chamber, Crosson made a number of
       education in our community, and provide his perspective on working                   contributions that will have lasting effects. Committed to finding
       with the business community to strengthen our future workforce.                      ways for the Chamber to help members recover from a devastating
       Go to LVChamber.com or call 641.5822 to secure your seat.
                                                                                            economy, Crosson was proactive in reaching out and working with
                                                       continued on page 30
                                                                                            community partners, including those in business, government,
                                                                                            education and labor. His leadership and vision will be missed.
4   February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
Cover Story




                                              OSCAR.
     F
                    ew mayors in America are known outside their cities – Michael Bloomberg in New York, Richard
                    Daley in Chicago and Oscar Goodman from Las Vegas. Big names associated with big cities. And
                    in the Entertainment Capital of the World, the mayor stands out as one of the top headliners in
                    town: Cher, Celine and Oscar.

        As Mayor Goodman rounds out his final term after 12 years in office, Chamber Chairman Michael
        Bonner visited with the Mayor about his tenure, his outlook regarding redevelopment of the city, and
        what qualities he is looking for in our city’s next chief.




6   February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
Bonner: Downtown redevelopment has been one of the focal points of                A sports team gives you that. I like it downtown because it is a neutral
your term. What are the next components of redevelopment?                         site, the casinos can all participate in suites and licenses, all those things
It is exciting that Zappos has chosen our downtown. We are going to have          that provide the wherewithal to make a team successful. There is very easy
thousands of young people coming into the downtown community who                  access, and it is available to the entire valley here.
basically will form the future of downtown organically. Whatever takes            And the cons?
place will take place as a result of their thought process. I think that is one   It’s going to be very difficult to build an arena without some kind of public
area that is very exciting. The second, of course, is an arena. I’m hoping        funding source. But I think it can be overcome with a tax improvement
that the downtown will be the home to an arena, and we will have an               district, where you site it in a place where nothing is taking place and
NBA and NHL franchise down here, which will cause, as it does in other            whatever sales tax is generated by what is taking place, a certain portion
cities, a lot of development surrounding it. I think we will be seeing that       would go to retire the debt. I think it is very doable, just a matter of
within the next five years.                                                       overcoming public perception that they don’t want to spend money for
What do you think about getting people to move and live downtown?                 private owners to make money.
I think downtowns serve a purpose and people who want an urban                    When you talk about economic diversification, do you think there are any
experience yearn for a downtown where they can walk to shows such as              particular areas we should be focusing on in terms of downtown?
the ones that will be at the Smith Center. Everything we are doing as far as      There were three things I wanted to accomplish when I settled in as
developing the downtown has the residential component. I think we are             mayor. The first, I wanted to have academic medicine because you don’t
catering to folks who want to have that urban experience.                         have a world-class city unless you have great medicine. The second,
What are the pros and cons for bringing a sports arena to downtown?               great culture, because you don’t have a world-class city without that.
I was critiqued by a professor from Wellesley College early on in my              And the third is a great sports team. With academic medicine, having
mayoralty when I said the reason I wanted an arena wasn’t to generate             the Cleveland Clinic here is critical. I believe that if they really are the
construction jobs and employment positions, but rather to have a sense of         masters of it - and we are able to entice people to come here and receive
self or place identifying with a community. I think the one thing Las Vegas       great medical care, that we could become a Mecca for medical tourism. I
                                                                                                                                         continued on page 24
misses more than anything else is a feeling of roots, a tie to community.
                                                                                                  Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice February 2011       7
Centennial Feature
        Business community influenced legislative
    process from the earliest days of Vegas’ history

         E
                          ven during Las Vegas’ earliest days, it was clear to the              McCarran International Airport. In 1945, then-Chamber chairman
                          bourgeoning business community’s forefathers that if Las Vegas        Maxwell Kelch created the Livewire Fund to promote Las Vegas as a
                          was going to be successful, it must have a voice in the legislative   tourist destination, aided by these new means of transportation in and
                          process.                                                              out of the valley.
                            “Southern Nevada was pretty much ignored up north for                  “Legislators in 1920 might not have expected that they’d see a
                          awhile,” explains College of Southern Nevada history professor,       population of two million in 2010, but we cannot deny that they did
                Dr. Michael Green. It was in 1915 that Las Vegas truly had the voice            anticipate many things,” says Green, noting that legalized gaming,
                of its business community heard in Carson City. Peter Buol was a                transportation and promotion of Las Vegas as a tourist destination were
                Nevada State Senator that year. He was also Las Vegas’ first mayor, and         of great importance to early leaders, and remain a major part of our
                according to Green, Buol “was involved in every business you could              economic structure today.
                think of.”                                                                         Of course, the issue of taxes was, and continues to be, a contentious
                   Buol’s dual position of lawmaker and businessman started a trend             issue among Las Vegans. Early Southern Nevada business leaders and
                that would see prominent Las Vegans donning lawmaker caps to ensure             legislators struggled to find the balance between raising enough tax
                the interests of Southern Nevada were both promoted and protected at            revenue to build the infrastructure necessary to support a growing
                all levels of government.                                                       city, tourism destination and business base, without over-burdening
                   In 1917, E.W. Griffith served as a Nevada State Senator. He was              businesses with crippling tax debt.
                also a businessman who established Las Vegas’ first post office and                While today every member of government can be reached via e-mail,
                supported the building of the first hotel on what would eventually be           the early years of Nevada’s legislative undertakings were not quickly
                known as the Las Vegas Strip. Additionally, in his capacity as a state          known by the general population. Las Vegans, however, eventually
                senator, Griffith was a vocal advocate for the highway construction that        made their position on the issues of the day very clear to their
                would become a key component of Las Vegas’ economic infrastructure              elected representatives. According to Green, many early lawmakers
                and tourism lifeline.                                                           who supported increasing taxes were not re-elected, “The issue of
                   “At that time, the people who were involved in starting the Las Vegas        government taxation and how it effects business – I hope nobody
                Chamber of Commerce were making sure they were providing a voice                thinks this debate just began yesterday.” Green also notes that by 1930,
                for Clark County that would otherwise have not existed,” says Green.            Las Vegas had a population of about 5,100. “If you cast a really stupid
                “Those early days of Las Vegas saw six degrees of separation – true             vote back then, you couldn’t hide! There was only one post office and
                giants of Las Vegas like John Park, Ed Clark, Pop Squires and Walter            only one or two markets – you couldn’t avoid the wrath of the public.”
                Bracken were on the scene. They were all investing with one another,               Early Las Vegas business leaders and legislators also had to contend
                working with one another – they were not easily separated.”                     with the “mini depression” that struck Las Vegas when the railroad left.
                   In 1931, Nevada Governor Fred Balazar signed laws approving                  Pushing for construction of Hoover Dam was one way business leaders,
                “wide open” gaming and reducing the residency requirement for                   Chamber officials and lawmakers worked together to ensure job and
                divorce from three months to six weeks, two decisions that would                business-building opportunities continued to be available in Las Vegas.
                have a major impact on Nevada’s economy and business environment.                  Of course, with so many of Las Vegas’ earliest business people
                In 1932, opportunities for the business community continued to                  simultaneously running business ventures while holding elected office,
                expand as Pat McCarran’s election to the U.S. Senate led to Las                 the issue of conflict of interest arose. Were our founding father business
                Vegas being granted a number of federal projects through Franklin               leaders self-serving in their elected roles, or were they striving to create a
                Roosevelt’s New Deal.                                                           “greater good?”
                   The legislative issues of today are not so different from those that            “When Clark County legislators went north, they were thinking
                lawmakers and business and community leaders faced 100 years ago.               about what was best for their constituency,” contends Green. “But
                Of concern was education, transportation, social services, mental               frankly, like most elected officials, while they tried to vote according to
                health, the economy and even water – though at that time, water issues          what they thought was best for their constituency, they often disagreed
                dealt primarily with cleanliness rather than availability.                      about what exactly ‘best’ was. It was a very different time, but it is more
                   “Early legislators also had to be involved in issues related to legalized    similar today than many of us realize.”
                gaming and divorce. People were moralists,” explains Green. “They                  As we embark upon the 2011 session of the Nevada State Legislature,
                wanted legislators to legislate morality, though the state couldn’t easily      the Chamber will continue to serve as a vocal and influential advocate
                afford to be moral.”                                                            of the Southern Nevada business community. Chamber members
                   In 1941, Chamber leaders worked with Nevada U.S. Senator Pat                 and business leaders can rest assured knowing the long history of the
                McCarran and Charles Belknap in the early development phases of                 Chamber’s influence and pro-business representation at the legislative
8   February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice                                  level will continue.
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                                                                                                 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice February 2011                  9
High-level networking a key element of
                             February 11 Preview Las Vegas


                                                                     E
                                                                                   very year, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Preview Las Vegas
                                                                                   program serves as a leading venue for high-level executives, business
                                                                                   professionals and decision makers to begin making connections for the
                                                                                   coming months. This is where your business needs to be to launch
                                                                                   a successful year of new business-building and successful networking.
                                                                           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. They
      Practically Radical:
     Unleashing Big Change                                           also come together to reconnect with one another, tour exhibitor booths and network
        in Tough Times                                               with colleagues and business and community leaders. In addition to the valuable
                                         Las Vegas in the 2020s:
           Bill Taylor                      Five Key Steps to        networking opportunities associated with Preview, the program’s comprehensive
              Co-Founder,
        Fast Company Magazine
                                         Becoming a World City       analysis of the latest economic indicators will help business professionals from all
                                         Robert E. Lang, Ph.D.       industries gain perspective on what to anticipate in the months to come. In a quickly-
                                              Executive Director,    shifting economic environment, this is information your business needs to plan its
                                              The Lincy Institute
                                             and UNLV Director,      operating strategy for 2011 and beyond.
                                           Brookings Mountain West
                                                                           About Preview…
                                                                     Slated for Friday, February 11 at the Thomas & Mack Center - 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. Tickets are $60 for Chamber
     Tourism Trends in 2011                                          members, $80 for non-members.
       Rossi Ralenkotter                                                   To purchase tickets, visit previewlasvegas.com or call 702.641.5822.
           President & CEO,
         Las Vegas Convention
     and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)
                                            2011 Economic
                                              Landscape
                                            Jeremy Aguero
                                              Principal Analyst,
                                                                     Get your Preview tickets today!
                                              Applied Analysis




10   February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
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                                                             Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice February 2011   11
Get your motors running for “Chamber
                     Day” at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway!

          T
                        his is one high-octane event you won’t want to miss!
                        Office Depot is sponsoring and hosting “Chamber Day”            Chamber Day at the
                        at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 4. Exclusive           Las Vegas Motor Speedway
                        for Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce members, this                 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Blackjack Club, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd N.
                                                                                        10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Check-in, networking, Tony Stewart Q & A,
                        special event includes a host of unique opportunities to
                                                                                        Lunch, Neon Garage tours
                        network, enjoy great food, win fabulous door prizes, meet       Tentative Track Schedule: Race times subject to change
           your favorite race car drivers and watch the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series        Nationwide Practice: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
           practice and qualifying rounds!                                              Sprint Cup Practice: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
               This action-packed day will include a Q&A session with Office            Sprint Cup Qualifying: 3:40 p.m.
           Depot race car driver Tony Stewart. Office Depot vendors will be           The Neon Garage is also home to concession stands, full-service bar and
           available in the Blackjack Club, located on the third floor of the Media   merchandise. Guests will enjoy entertainment throughout the day.
           Center, with views of the Superspeedway.                                       Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to enjoy an insider’s look at the
               In addition to all the excitement taking place in the grandstands      Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Tickets are priced at just $40 (a $200 value!)
           and in the club, guests will have the opportunity to take a special VIP    and this limited-entry event is open exclusively to Las Vegas Chamber
           tour of the Speedway’s famous “Neon Garage.” Garage visitors can           of Commerce members. No children under 18 permitted. RSVP by
           meet pit crews and drivers, get an up-close-and-personal look at the       calling 702.641.5822 or visit LVChamber.com.
           race cars, and have their favorite NASCAR merchandise autographed.




     Chairman’s Message ... continued from page 3
      capital gave rise to the valley’s first banks. A growing population         this potentially means to your business, I encourage you all to join
      created the need for housing development and utility infrastructure.        us at Preview Las Vegas on February 11 as we revisit our past and
      Even before legalized gaming took hold, founding Nevada business            glimpse into that future. Our speakers will provide solid, realistic
      people were thinking on an innovative level, promoting the area as          statistical and analytical information that will be an asset to you
      a tourist destination, touting its fine weather and beautiful springs.      as you make critical business decisions in the coming year. They
         The first president of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce,                will also delve into the philosophical, exploring unconventional
      James Givens, summarized the role of the Chamber (both past and             and innovative ways to navigate a new economic reality many of
      present) very well, when in January 1911 he proclaimed, “The                us have never dealt with before. I believe Preview 2011 will be a
      Chamber’s goal is to advance every worthy movement for the best             fascinating and informative program that will reenergize you and
      interests of Las Vegas town and valley and Clark County.” That              help you develop tactical strategies for moving forward in much the
      commentary, today, remains a valuable philosophy.                           same ways our forefathers did 100 years ago: with determination,
         As we continue this year, looking from the lessons of the past to        perseverance, and a little Las Vegas luck. With more than 2,000
      the possibilities for the future, one thing is certain – the same sort of   business decision makers in attendance, you will also have the
      camaraderie and innovation that helped the city grow from a dusty           opportunity to revisit good-old fashioned networking strategies
      railroad town to one of the most enviable economic environments             that worked pretty well 100 years ago: in person, face-to-face and
      in the world will be in high demand. To discover more about what            with the shake of a hand. I look forward to seeing you there!


12   February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DAY


                                                     AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

DATE: Friday, March 4th, 2011
TIME: 10:00AM – 1:30PM
LOCATION: Las Vegas Motor Speedway
                      Blackjack Room
TICKETS: $40.00
· Need to be 18 years of age or older
· Business casual attire
· Remember to bring your business cards!

EACH ATTENDEE WILL RECEIVE:

Networking event admittance to include:
· Complimentary Food & Beverages
· Free Parking
· Q & A Session with Tony Stewart
· Neon Garage Access
· Grand Stand Ticket

Grandstand tickets for track activities*
· Nationwide Qualifying
· Sprint Cup Practice
· Sprint Cup Final Practice
* In & Out Gate Privileges for all on track activities Friday

www.LVChamber.com
With any questions call:
Member Services at 702.641.5822
Limited Space Available. No On-site Registration.
Registration ends Thursday, March 3rd at 5PM




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President’s Club
                                                                                         Spotlights
               Francis Baytan       Danielle Bisterfeldt Long       Ric Jimenez            Paul Montgomery           Randy Morton             Gregg Olewinski


                     Francis Baytan                   Ric Jimenez                    Randy Morton                       President’s Club
                     Digital Artist                   General Manager                President & COO
                     Francis + Francis                Boulevard Mall                 Bellagio                           New Members
                     Francis Baytan started           Ric Jimenez is responsible     Randy Morton is responsible
                     his career in analog.            for coordinating and           for all operations at the       JP Morgan Chase
                     Paints, pencils, and paper       managing the Boulevard         3,933-room, AAA FIve            Cree Zischke
                     eventually led to mice,          Mall’s 140 retail boutiques    Diamond resort property.        Tropicana Las Vegas
                     tablets and Macintosh            and restaurants, as well       Morton led development          Jeff Heckard
                     computers. Baytan’s resume       as handling the daily          and implementation of “Five     UBS Financial Services, Inc.
                     includes creative positions      operations and tenant          Steps Beyond Excellence,”       Scott Chamberlain, CFP CRPC
                                                                                                                                           ,
                     in advertising and film          relations. Jimenez is          a guest recognition             Rolf Maile
                     & television production.         involved in the Las Vegas      program that underscores        David Winchell
                     He has helped film and           Chamber of Commerce,           a commitment to offering        Gary Rosenberg
                     television directors envision    UNLV Alumni Association        the ultimate in service         Kimberly Parker-Hansen
                                                                                                                     Matthew Shaughnessy
                     their projects by illustration   and the Las Vegas Latin        and securing the resort’s
                     and storyboards. He has          Chamber of Commerce.           prestigious status in the       Verizon Wireless
                     also produced strong brand       He received his degree in      hospitality industry. Honored   Chester Williams
                     identities for products and      Business Administration        as Nevada Hotelier of the       Marcos Olayo
                                                                                                                     Heath Johnston
                     companies. He is currently       from the University of         Year at the 2008 Hotel
                                                                                                                     Carla Thomas
                     developing scripted TV           Nevada, Las Vegas and          World Expo & Conference,        Vaughn Pyne
                     comedy.                          is certified as a Project      Morton’s career has
                                                      Management Professional        extended more than 28
                     Danielle Bisterfeldt Long        by the Project Management      years.                             Executive Level
                     Associate General
                     Manager
                                                      Institute.
                                                                                     Gregg Olewinski                    New Members
                     Fashion Show Mall                Paul Montgomery                Vice President, Nevada
                     Danielle Long oversees all       Manager of Center              Region                          The Investment Counsel Company
                                                      Operations                     Discount Tire Company           Randy Garcia
                     operating responsibilities
                                                                                                                     Kathleen Parker
                     for Fashion Show Mall,           Calply Door Systems            Gregg Olewinski is              Michelle Konstantarakis
                     including management             Paul Montgomery is             responsible for the overall     Carlene Gaydosh
                     of daily operations and          the manager of center          operations of Discount
                                                      operations for Calply Door     Tire’s Nevada Region. In        Novero Neurology, LLC
                     personnel. She is an
                                                                                                                     Jimmy John Novero
                     accomplished marketer            Systems, a division of L&W     his role as vice president,
                     with more than eight             Supply and USG Corp.           he establishes sales and        Shuffle Master, Inc.
                     years of experience in           Montgomery brings more         profitability goals as well     David Lopez
                                                      than 30 years of strong        as designs sales programs       Terri Conway
                     retail marketing, with an
                                                                                                                     Deron Hunsberger
                     emphasis on tourism and          managerial experience          and strategies for retail       Lin Fox
                     new business development.        to his position. Calply is     store outlets in the region.
                     Long is a member of the          involved with national         Olewinski has been with         Southern Nevada Medical Industry Coalition
                                                      projects and maintains         Discount Tire since 1983,       Ann Lynch
                     International Council of
                                                                                                                     Charles Perry
                     Shopping Centers, Vegas          its base operation in          and was appointed vice
                     Young Professionals and the      Las Vegas. Montgomery          president of the Nevada         UPS‑ United Parcel Service
                     Leadership Las Vegas Class       understands the needs and      region in 2005. Olewinski       Lou Schenk
                     of 2007.                         complexities of his industry   completed courses at The
                                                      and offers solutions for the   Thunderbird Garvin School of
                                                      success of projects.           International Management.


14   February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
Executive Level
  Courtney Barth
  Area Marketing Manager
  Dunkin’ Donuts
  Courtney Barth began her
  career working for the
  Arizona Diamondbacks’
  marketing department.
  In 2008, Barth joined a
  franchise that owns several
  Dunkin’ Donuts, the world’s
  largest coffee and baked
  goods chain. Barth’s
  personality, passion for
  people and ability to build                 Courtney Barth       Robert Beville       Cornelius Eason        Randy Garcia         Don Giancursio
  relationships has made her
  a valuable member of the
  organization. Barth is a
  branch board member of
  the Boys & Girls Clubs of
  Phoenix.

  Robert Beville
  President
  Harmony Homes
  Prior to joining Harmony
  Homes in 2009, Robert
  Beville served as managing
  director for The Atalon                                          Dr. Christopher      Joe McMenamin         Angie Vargason      Wallace Y. Watanabe
                                               Craig Heber
  Group, an operational                                               Khorsandi
  turnaround management
  firm working on projects         Randy Garcia                   where he attended              on campus, co-authored            positions before
  that included the troubled       CEO                            California State University,   a textbook chapter and            establishing her own firm,
  Lake Las Vegas community.        The Investment                 Fullerton, graduating on       participated in surgical          providing supplemental
  Beville is on the board of       Counsel Co.                    the Dean’s List in 1982        rotations at various              benefits to countless
  directors for Desert Capital     Since 1978, Randy              with a bachelor’s degree in    hospitals. Dr. Khorsandi is       organizations, including the
  REIT. He is a Certified Public   Garcia has successfully        business administration and    dedicated to providing a          employees of the Las Vegas
  Accountant (inactive) and        provided investment            marketing.                     better quality of life for all    Chamber of Commerce.
  a member of the Southern         guidance to affluent                                          of his patients.                  She and her agency have
  Nevada Home Builders             families, corporations and     Craig Heber                                                      also garnered numerous
  Association and the              charitable institutions. The   President                      Joe McMenamin                     awards including the
  Turnaround Management            Investment Council Co. is      Legacy Environmental           Director of Sales &               President’s Club award from
  Association.                     recognized as one of the       Concepts                       Marketing                         a major national carrier,
                                   top independent financial      Craig Heber has been           Environmental Ink                 and District of the Year (for
  Cornelius Eason                  advisors in America by Dow     president of CMS Facilities    Joe McMenamin is                  several years) in employee
  Director of Regional             Jones/BARRON’S, Forbes,        Maintenance and Legacy         the director of sales &           supplemental benefits.
  Strategies                       MONEY and Wealth Manager       Environmental Concepts         marketing for Environmental
  Workforce Connections            publications. Garcia has       (LEC) for the last 30 years.   Ink, an eco-friendly              Wallace Y. Watanabe
  Cornelius Eason serves           also been selected as the      CMS was originally founded     printing company that             President & CEO
  in a leadership capacity         number one independent         in Las Vegas while Heber       is owned by WENDOH                Aloha Pacific Federal
  with several organizations       advisor in the state of        was attending University of    Media. Originally founded         Credit Union (APFCU)
  including the Nevada             Nevada by several national     Nevada, Las Vegas. LEC was     in 2003, Environmental            Aloha Pacific Federal Credit
  Staffing Association, and        publications.                  inspired by the hospitality    Ink has grown into one of         Union (APFCU) has been
  the Las Vegas Chamber                                           industry’s need for a value-   the premier design & print        providing a full range of
  of Commerce Board                Don Giancursio                 based outsourcing service      companies in Las Vegas.           financial products and
  of Trustees. He is past          CEO                            in the areas of public         Other WENDOH companies            services to members since
  chairman of the Leadership       UnitedHealthcare Nevada        area cleaning, EVS and         include Vegas SEVEN,              1936. Wallace Watanabe
  Las Vegas Council and            Prior to being named CEO,      engineering.                   SpyOnVegas, and 944               is responsible for short
  a 2001 graduate of the           Don Giancursio served as                                      Magazine.                         and long-term strategic
  program. Eason is a past         the senior vice president      Dr. Christopher Khorsandi                                        planning, growth and
  president of the Urban           of sales and marketing         Chief Resident                 Angie Vargason                    development. He joined
  Chamber of Commerce              for UnitedHealthcare           Brown Hand Center              President and Founder             APFCU in 1972 and has led
  and is a member of the           Nevada, which included         A relatively new resident of   AK Vargason and                   the organization since 1993
  Southern Nevada Work             Health Plan of Nevada,         Las Vegas, Dr. Christopher     Associates                        by emphasizing member
  Force Investment Board.          the state’s largest health     Khorsandi brings a             Angie Vargason began her          value and quality service.
                                   maintenance organization       wealth of experience and       career as an extremely            Watanabe is president of
                                   (HMO). Born in Rochester,      knowledge to Brown Hand        successful and highly             the Oahu Aloha Chapter
                                   NY, Giancursio grew up         Center. He has founded a       regarded agent, holding           and chairman of the Hawaii
                                   in Southern California         chapter of Operation Smile     a variety of management           Credit Union League.

                                                                                                  Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice February 2011       15
Events                                                                                         16        Wednesday




                                  February
                                                                                                                                  Guerrilla Marketing:
                                                                                                                                  Find Clients In Any Economy -
                                                                                                                                  Business Education Series
                                                                                                                                  Learn how to out-market your
                                                                                                                                  competition and find clients
     Two easy ways to register for Chamber events:                                                                                in any economy with Guerrilla
     Log on to LVChamber.com and find your event on the Event Calendar, or call Member Services at 702.641.5822.                  Marketing. You will take home
                                                                                                                                  valuable information like how

     2     Wednesday                                           15         Tuesday
                                                                                                                                  to uncover hidden strategies
                                                                                                                                  for marketing on the Internet,
                                                                                                                                  discover more than 100 no-cost
     SCORE Counseling                                          Free Legal Solutions for Small
                                                                                                                                  or low-cost marketing weapons
     SCORE counselors will be on hand to provide FREE          Business                                                           and develop a strategic seven-
     one-on-one help sessions exclusively for Chamber          Attorneys from the law firm of Holland & Hart will provide legal   step marketing plan.
     members. Expert business professionals will help you      counseling to Chamber members. Lawyers will be on hand             7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Registration, networking and
     assess your business concerns and provide you with        to provide counseling on commercial business transactions,         continental breakfast
     the advice, tools and resources you need to help your     employment matters, contract law, litigation, intellectual         7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Program
     business operate in this slow economy.                    property law, bankruptcy and tax, among other areas.               CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas
     1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00 p.m. - One member per time slot   Appointment times: 6:00 – 6:50 p.m.                                Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S.,
     CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas           7:00 – 7:50 p.m., two members per time slot                        Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square)
     Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S.,             CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber            $30 for members
     Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square)                          of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 (at          $45 for non-members
     Complimentary, Chamber members only.                      Town Square)
                                                               Complimentary, Chamber members only.



     9     Wednesday
     Chamber Voices Toastmasters
     Looking for a way to improve your communication
                                                               15         Tuesday
                                                                                                                                  16        Wednesday
                                                               Simple Steps to Starting
     skills in both your personal and professional life?                                                                          SCORE Counseling
     The Chamber Voices Toastmasters group is open to          Your Own Business                                                  SCORE counselors will be on hand to provide FREE
     all members to aid in the development of speaking,
     presentation and leadership skills.
                                                               Session 1: Business Concepts                                       one-on-one help sessions exclusively for Chamber
                                                               Business Concepts is a workshop that gets you started              members. Expert business professionals will help you
     10:45 a.m. - Noon                                                                                                            to assess your business concerns and provide you
                                                               developing a feasibility plan for your business. You will
     CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas                                                                              with the advice, tools and resources you need to help
                                                               learn how to clearly identify the features or benefits of your
     Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S.,                                                                                your business operating in this slow economy.
                                                               product or service along with critical information about your
     Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square)                                                                                             9:00, 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. - One member per time slot
                                                               industry, customers and competition.
     $45 every six months, guests always complimentary.                                                                           CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas
                                                               6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
                                                               CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber            Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S.,
                                                               of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 (at          Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square)

     11         Friday
                                                               Town Square)
                                                               $34.95 individual session, workbook provided
                                                                                                                                  Complimentary, Chamber members only.


     Preview Las Vegas                                         $99.95 package includes sessions 1-4
     Network with more than 2,000 professionals and            $150 for two attendees from same company
     executives while hearing from dynamic national
     speakers, local economic experts and industry
     leaders in a conference and trade-show event that is
     unmatched in Las Vegas.
     7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
     Thomas & Mack Center - Cox Pavilion
     4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., 89154
     $60 for Chamber members                                              RSVP policy
     $80 for non-members                                                  The Chamber RSVP policy encourages early registration for popular programs and allows our
                                                                          event partners adequate time to prepare for functions. Any reservation made the week of an
                                                                          event will be subject to a $5 surcharge, so please register early.
16      February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
18         Friday
                                                                                                                                 February Events
Healthcare Industry Action Committee
The quality and consistency of the delivery of healthcare services is centrally important to     To RSVP for VYP events visit www.VegasYP.com
the well being and future growth of Las Vegas. The Healthcare Industry Action Committee
will address the issues facing the industry from Federal healthcare reform, healthcare
delivery systems and providers, local and state legislative and regulatory mandates, and
opportunities and challenges related to the industry.                                          1 Tuesday
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.                                                                               VYP Morning Buzz
CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce,                           Are you interested in learning more about Vegas Young Professionals
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square)                                      (VYP)? Are you a new member and want to learn more about how VYP can
Complimentary, open to Chamber members and their employees                                     benefit you? Is VYP’s demographic your company’s target audience? If you
                                                                                               answered yes to any of these questions, VYP’s Morning Buzz is for you!
                                                                                               7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
                                                                                               CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce,
                                                                                               6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119


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                                                                                               Complimentary.
                                                                                               Hosted by:
           Tuesday
Simple Steps to Starting Your Own Business
Session 2: Marketing
This Marketing workshop will help you start to develop a marketing plan to identify your
target markets, create a consistent marketing message, and discuss different marketing
                                                                                               9       Wednesday
methods.                                                                                       VYP Toastmasters: Strip View Speakers
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.                                                                               Exceptional communication skills are vital to success in the business
CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce,                           world. VYP has created a Toastmasters group for all members to aid in
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square)                                      the development of speaking, presentation and leadership skills. Help
$34.95 individual session, registration required, space limited, workbook provided.            yourself and take advantage of what VYP Toastmasters can offer you.
                                                                                               5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Registration & networking
                                                                                               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


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                                                                                               Sponsored by:

           Wednesday
New Member Breakfast
Start your new Chamber membership off right at this exclusive event for all new
members of the Chamber. Each participant will have the opportunity to introduce
themselves and their business and network in a friendly and upbeat atmosphere. Bring            28             Monday
plenty of business cards!                                                                       VYP Toastmasters: Strip View Speakers
7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Registration & Networking                                                      See February 9 for details
9:00 a.m. Program                                                                               5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Registration & networking
CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce,                            6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Meeting
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square)                                       The Platinum Hotel, 211 E. Flamingo Rd., 89169
By invitation only, complimentary.                                                              Free for guests, $60 to join, $36 every six months
                                                                                                  Sponsored by:




23         Wednesday
Chamber Voices Toastmasters
See Wednesday the 9th for details
10:45 a.m. - Noon
CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce,
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square)
$45 every six months, guests always complimentary.



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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 Member


              n	 Coming Events                                        Colliers International hired Amy Katz as
                                                                      broker support to help with marketing efforts
                                                                                                                               CORE Construction was awarded the Best
                                                                                                                               of 2010 “Government/Public Building”
                                                                      for Office One.                                          award from Southwest Contractor regional
              Workforce Connections, through its Project
                                                                                                                               magazine for the Campos Building and
              5000 Kids program, and area businesses
                                                                      Kathy Gamboa has become campus director                  Parking Structure.
              are giving hundreds of local kids the ability
                                                                      for the University of Phoenix Las Vegas
              to experience a variety of careers through
                                                                      campus and three learning centers in                     Carole Fisher, president and chief executive
              National Job Shadow Day on February 2.
                                                                      Southern Nevada.                                         officer of Nathan Adelson Hospice, was
                                                                                                                               selected to participate in the National
              n	 Community Service                                    Jenna Byrd joined Proforma element 7 as
                                                                      Operations DJ, and will focus on marketing
                                                                                                                               Hospice Work Group, a professional coalition
                                                                                                                               of executives from the nation’s largest and
              Commercial Roofers donated its services to              and branding solutions for non-profit clients.           most innovative hospices.
              reroof the home of an elderly couple through
                                                                      City National Bank hired Susan Lopez as vice
              the Rebuilding Together of Southern Nevada
              non-profit program.                                     president and branch manager of its North                n	 Wheeling/Dealing
                                                                      Summerlin branch in northwest Las Vegas.
                                                                                                                               Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
              Dr. Joel Stokes of Eastern Canyon Dental
                                                                      Nevada Development Authority named                       announced plans to renovate and expand its
              gave a short presentation on the relationship
                                                                      Michael Murphy, president and general                    adult inpatient Rehab Unit. The project will
              between stress and disease and explained
                                                                      manager of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue                    be completed by Fall 2011.
              a simple stress reduction technique at a
              Multiple Sclerosis Foundation support                   Shield in Nevada, to its executive committee.
                                                                                                                               MGM Resorts International launched its Live
              group meeting.
                                                                      Craig Newby has been named partner of the                the M Life Sweepstakes through mlife.com as
                                                                      law firm McDonald Carano Wilson.                         part of its new M life loyalty program.
              Kolesar & Leatham law firm delivered
              five decorated holiday trees and numerous
                                                                      Nate Rosenberg joined national                           Commercial Executives brokered a
              presents for the residents of Life Care Center
                                                                      telecommunications provider XO                           61-month lease of 3,275 square feet of office
              of Las Vegas.
                                                                      Communications as a major account                        space valued at $452,990.
              The Greater Las Vegas Association of                    executive.
                                                                                                                               CloudApps Now launched its new website,
              REALTORS® donated more than $64,000 in
                                                                                                                               CloudAppsNow.com, featuring social
              cash and in-kind contributions to deserving
              local charities in 2010.
                                                                      n	 Announcements                                         media activity including a blog, Twitter and
                                                                                                                               Facebook.
                                                                      The Glenn Group received three Gaming
              n	 Congratulations                                      Voice Awards at the 10th annual American
                                                                      Gaming Association Communication
                                                                                                                               10e Public Relations is the exclusive public
                                                                                                                               relations agency for the American Casino
              Mark Clayton, Erin Flynn and Jennifer                   Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding                  & Entertainment Properties Company, also
              Roberts have been named shareholders of the             achievement in advertising and corporate                 know as ACEP.
              law firm of Lionel Sawyer & Collins.                    communications.




          Anniversaries                                                                      10 Years                                    5 Years
     +20 Years
                                                  Fair, Anderson & Langerman           26
                                                                                             Alexander Kalifano                          AARP Nevada State Office
                                                  Nevada Development Authority         26
                                                                                             Allstates Racing Services                   Desert Rose Resort
                                                  Plant-It Earth                       26
                                                                                             The Beef Jerky Store                        Direct Appliance Service, Inc.
     J.A. Tiberti Construction                    Holiday Royale Suites                26
                                                                                             Distinctive Insurance                       DonYeYo Cigar Factory
       Co., Inc. – Lic # 04632 AB 60              Morrissey Insurance                  25
                                                                                             DJS Consulting                              Earl Turner Show
     GES, Global Experience Specialists   55      McDonald Carano Wilson LLP           24
                                                                                             Infoscientific.com                          Gold Leaf Lawn Care, Inc.
     IBM Corporation                      55      DEX                                  21
                                                                                             Paladin Advertising, Inc.                   JNM Solutions, LLC
     KNEWS Radio/KNUU Radio               49      Mark, Bruno, Financial, Inc.         21
                                                                                             Park Animal Hospital                        Jones Consulting Group, LLC
     HAJOCA/Kelly’s Pipe & Supply         47      The Fremont Street Experience        20
                                                                                             PSI Marketing Consultants, Inc.             New Look Collision Center, LLC
     The Spanos Corporation               35


                                                  15 Years
                                                                                             R & S Printing                              Platinum Hotel and Spa
     The Molasky Group of Companies       34
                                                                                             Summerlin Kumon Math                        Residential Fire Protection, LLC
     Opportunity Village, ARC Inc.        33
                                                                                                & Reading Center                         Sam’s Club #8177
     Fashion Show Mall                    30
                                                  Nevada Trust Company                       Swanson Law Firm, LLC                       Stage Coach Depot
     Las Vegas Convention and
                                                  Park Terrace Apartments, L.L.C.            Titanium Investment, Inc.                   Townsend Pest Control
        Visitors Authority                30
                                                  San Moritz Apartments                      TMI US
     Saks Fifth Avenue                    30
                                                  V & J Insurance-Vida Chan Lin
     Academy of Hair Design               27

18      February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
                       Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
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.




                                                                      Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice February 2011   19
Ribbon Cuttings


           Red Carpet         Red Carpet Las Vegas, Realtors, a leader in the real estate         FPK Security &   FPK Security & Investigations expands to Las Vegas. FPK
           Las Vegas          industry for over 40 years, has opened its new location at 5175     Investigations   provides unarmed security and private investigations as well
                              S. Durango Dr. Call 702.776.8888 to speak with our professional                      as employment background checks. Call 800.459.4068 or visit
                              sales executives regarding your real estate needs.                                   fpksecurity.com.




           Trifecta Gallery Trifecta Gallery is proud to announce the grand opening of            Super Media      Super Media is the provider of www.SuperPages.com and
                              its new location at 107 E. Charleston Blvd. in the Arts Factory                      Internet products. Super Media can help businesses with small
                              Downtown. It specializes in contemporary narrative paintings                         to large budgets and offers Internet video products, as well as
                              from emerging and mid-career artists, both local and national.                       SEO and SEM. Call 702.287.1052 or visit superpages.com.
                              Call 702.366.7001 or visit trifectagallery.com.




           Brown Hand         At Brown Hand Center, caring for hands and upper extremities        Café Rio         Café Rio Mexican Grill celebrated its new location at 4830 Blue
           Center             is the focus of our life’s work. For more than 10 years, patients                    Diamond Rd., with a ribbon cutting. Café Rio presented a check for
                              from around the world have relied upon the expertise of our                          $2,500.00 to the Children’s Miracle Network. Cafe Rio has received
               Executive
                              trained physicians and philosophy of respect in our clinics. Call                    numerous regional and national awards and recognition. Call
                              702.824.9655 or visit brownhandcenter.com.                                           702.968.1300 or visit caferio.com.

20   February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
Chamber Member discount offer                                                                   To arrange your ribbon cutting, contact Georgia Allen
                                                                                                            at 702.586.3838 or e-mail gallen@lvchamber.com.




Farmers          Farmers Insurance is a local business taking care of the              Fast Wrap      Fast Wrap Southwest offers an affordable shrink wrap solution
Insurance        insurance needs and financial services of the community.              Southwest      to protecting any asset from the sun with (12) months of UV
                 Farmer’s specializes in personal service to all of its clients.                      protection. Fast Wrap Southwest is 100% mobile on demand. Its
                 Farmer’s offers auto, home, life, health and business and financial                  technicians are highly trained OSHA certified. Call 702.375.9251 or
                 services. Call 702.256.5000 or visit askjohnforinsurance.com.                        visit fastwraplasvegas.com.




Morgan           Morgan Miller’s unique concept enables a woman of any age             SNMIC          SNMIC is made up of health care and educational professionals,
Miller’s Shoes   to create her own shoe and have it custom-filled while she               Executive   community leaders and concerned citizens who develop health
                 waits. She selects from many soles, straps and jewelry, very                         care opportunities in Southern Nevada. A key focus for SNMIC is
                 much like “Build-A-Bear” for adults! Call 702.732.4047 or visit                      workforce development that assesses needs for the health care
                 morganmillershoes.com.                                                               sector. Call 702.878.0001 or visit snmic.com.




natureOffice     natureOffice covers all aspects of voluntary climate protection,      Harmony        Harmony Homes celebrated the grand opening of its newest
                 from organizational changes to carbon offsets. natureOffice           Homes          neighborhood, Prominence, located in the master planned
                 operates in Germany and South America since 2007 and opened              Executive
                                                                                                      community of Aliante with a ribbon cutting. Harmony Homes has
                 the Nevada office in 2010. From left, Andreas Weckwert, Germany,                     17 new home communities throughout the valley. Visit
                 Erwin and Puja Hudelist, USA. Call 888.975.1333 or visit                             harmonyhomes.com for more information.
                 natureoffice.com.
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Premier Member                   Crab Corner
                                               New Members         Las Vegas Services, Inc.                   Pecos Law Group
                                 John Smolen                       James Denson                               Shann Winesett                                UNLV Alumni Association
Mutual of Omaha Bank                                                                                                                                        Matt Engle
Elizabeth “Lisa” Molchon         Crowbar                           Las Vegas Surveillance Service             Premier Gaming Consultants,
E. Philip Potamitis              Al Muniz                          Sean Fitzpatrick                           LLC                                           Vanguard Lounge
                                                                                                              Ronald Johnson                                Jennifer Wheatley
New Members                      CV and Associates                 Leading Edge
                                 Laura Cyr                         Communications                             PRS Of Nevada                                 The Vegas Dog, LLC
91 Degrees                                                         Michelle Killoran                          Tamara Cicchetti                              Melissa Patrick
Gene Wright                      David Magazine
                                 Max Friedland                     LJR Consulting, LLC                        R. Christopher Reade Chtd.                    Vitality Medical & Wellness
ACN‑Tina Helleberg                                                 Rachael Dilling                            Christopher Reade                             Center
Tina Helleberg                   Downtown Vintage Guitars                                                                                                   Cristy Thomas
                                 Mark Castillo                     LV Trading, LLC                            Law Office of Lisa Rasmussen
Adaven Children’s Dentistry                                        Amir Ambar                                 Lisa Rasmussen                                Vivix Credit Solutions
Manny Rapp                       Durango Construction, Inc.                                                                                                 Gabrial Brown
                                 Dennis Smith                      Mainstreethost.com, Inc.                   RBGolfconsult
Aloha Air Conditioning                                             Ralph Nero                                 Rodney Bogg                                   Warrior Wraps, LLC
Mario Talledo                    Fantasy RV Tours                                                                                                           Mike Faulkner
                                 Nel Filliger                      Massi Insurance Services, Inc.             Red Agency
Angles On Design, Inc.                                             Dominic Massi                              David Barth                                   Wegotdells.com
Rachel Fax                       Fast Wrap Southwest                                                                                                        Charles Bubak
                                 Steve Simonson                    The Meeting Solution                       Retrospects Las Vegas
Arrow Stage Lines                                                  Debi Kinney                                Gene Williams                                 World Class Auto Service,
Dan Elder                        Five Star Hydraulics, LLC                                                                                                  LLC.
                                 William Swanson                   Meineke Car Care Center                    Ryan Goida‑ A Professional                    Chris Tringas
Associated Supply Company,                                         Frank Lee                                  Corp
Inc.                             Four Seasons Dental                                                          Torry Goida                                   Writing for Results
Lisa Roe                         and Med Spa                       MM & S Consulting                                                                        Colleen Rice
                                 Carla Lindert                     Larry Moulton                              Senior Life Solutions, LLC
Assured Strategies                                                                                            Chatty Becker                                 Xpert Exposition Services
David Chavez                     Fresh Grill & Bar                 Morgan Miller Shoes                                                                      Dean Heim
                                 Kenny Blutman                     Gary Miller                                Strings
Bainbridge, Little & Co,                                                                                      Mike Newmann
CPAs, LLP                        Gabel Distributors, LLC           Moto‑Zone
Mark Little II                   Jenni Schaffer                    Michael Goodwin                            Sushimon
                                                                                                              Keiko Sugawara
Beauty Re‑Defined                Gary Watson Accounting &          Mountain West Chiropractic
Centa Terry                      Auditing Service                  North West                                 Taylor Made Treats
                                 Gary Watson                       Travis Sargent                             Andrea Taylor
Brooke Dunn Consulting
Brooke Dunn                      Global Products Sourcing “We      Mr. Automotive Services                    Tedesco Solutions, LLC
                                 Find Stuff”                       Robert Martin                              Harriette Schutsch
Bruce Graves Development         Lois Cadwallader
Bruce Graves                                                       Nevada Orthotics &                         Thistle Business Services
                                 H & R Block                       Prosthetics                                Deb Sgambati
Bryan Zane Terry & Associates    Mona Chapman                      David Stollsteimer
Bryan Terry                                                                                                   Two Men and a Truck
                                 Hemophilia Treatment Center       Old Sheepdog Defense                       Gordon Shaffer
Cafe Rio                         of Nevada                         Jason Jennings
Greg McNeff                      Christine Tonn                                                               U‑Drift
                                                                   Paradise Bay Pet Resort                    Chris Nunneley
Cagley & Tanner                  Iconic Construction, LLC          Brandie Haggan
Lee Cagley                       Jaime Rodriguez                   PCS Professionals, LLC                     Universal Health Care Group,
                                                                   Loretta Covelli                            NV
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  • 3. Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300 Las Vegas, NV 89119-3290 Chairman’s Message 702.641.5822 • www.lvchamber.com 2011 Board of Trustees Executive Committee Michael Bonner Chairman of the Board I Greenberg Traurig, LLP Kristin McMillan am gratified to see the level of optimism for economic recovery Immediate Past Chairman CenturyLink growing in Las Vegas. Kevin Orrock Chairman-Elect Granted, it has been a challenging time for many, and there are The Howard Hughes Corporation Hugh Anderson still many miles to go before we can firmly say we are on a solid Anderson & Delutri @ Merrill Lynch and stable road to a full recovery. What I believe we are starting Jay Barrett The Marnell Companies to see, however, is a renewed sense of community – a “we are all in this Kevin Burke together” mentality that has helped solidify our business community in Burke Construction Group, Inc. Steve Hill a way we have not seen in some time. CalPortland During the past several months, we have been seeing business and Vicky VanMeetren St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, community leaders coming together, not with a die-hard sense of fierce St. Martín Campus Nancy Wong competition for business, but with a real willingness to share ideas and Arcata Associates, Inc. philosophies, build on the strengths of each other and start looking for Trustees viable ways to pull all of us out of this economic slump. People are asking Michael Bonner Bob Ansara Chairman of the Board Ricardo’s of Las Vegas, Inc. for help… others are offering help. We are all recognizing the necessity Bob Brown and the potential long-term rewards of economic diversification and a Las Vegas Review-Journal Senator Richard Bryan sense of solidarity within our business community. This attitude is a good one, and I believe it will Lionel Sawyer & Collins help us make serious inroads to long-term economic stability. Marilyn Burrows Cox Communications In the midst of the rapidly changing dynamic of our Southern Nevada community, we are Tim Cashman Foghorn Consulting celebrating the Chamber’s 100-year anniversary by taking an in-depth, year-long look back at our Doris Charles history and the earliest days of Las Vegas’ business community. At the same time, we are once again Wells Fargo Bank Cornelius Eason preparing to host Preview Las Vegas on February 11, 2011 – an annual event known for its economic Workforce Connections forecasting and for providing a glimpse into the future of our city on numerous levels. What is Jonathan Halkyard Caesars Entertainment Corporation interesting to me are the many parallels that can be drawn between what was happening 100 years Dallas Haun ago and what is happening today. In many ways, our history provides valuable clues as to how we Nevada State Bank Corey Jenkins might best handle our present problems. SAVMOR Rent a Car If you are at all familiar with Las Vegas’ earliest days, you probably know that some of the city’s Bart Jones Merlin Contracting & Developing greatest tragedies eventually led to some of its greatest triumphs. A devastating flood that wiped out Russ Joyner Miracle Mile Shops the early railroad ultimately led to the creation of alternative transportation routes. Early business William (Bill) Nelson forefathers made their mark by recognizing opportunities to fill unique needs. A need for operating Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern Karla Perez continued on page 12 Valley Health System Gina Polovina What’s inside Boyd Gaming Corporation Larry Singer Grubb & Ellis - Las Vegas Dr. Neal Smatresk University of Nevada, Las Vegas Bruce Spotleson Greenspun Media Group 4 Ideas, Insight and Inspiration Chamber News 8 Centennial Feature 12 “Chamber Day” at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway 18 Member News Anniversaries John Wilson MedicWest Ambulance 6 Cover Story: Mayor Oscar Goodman 10 Preview 2011 14 Spotlights 20 Ribbon Cuttings Michele Tell Woodrow Preferred Public Relations, LLC Cover photo: Francis + Francis 16 Calendar of Events 22 New Members THE LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAGAZINE www.francisandfrancis.com Volume 31 Number 2 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice February 2011 3
  • 4. Ideas Insight Inspiration Vegas well-positioned to build on international business opportunities A By Tim Cashman, Foghorn Consulting s we try to move our economy forward, is well-positioned to explore and forge new business it is essential that we look for new business opportunities with our counterparts from around the opportunities from new sources. One area world. of opportunity lies in building business If you think about it, the world comes to Vegas. As a relationships in the international market. Chamber and a business community, we should reach Last month, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce out to these international delegations who visit the hosted a business delegation from the Dubai Chamber multitude of trade shows held in our city. of Commerce & Industry at a breakfast reception. Las Vegas has many assets upon which we can build These business people, who were in Las Vegas to international relationships, including: attend the Consumer Electronics Show, wanted • Las Vegas is a globally recognized brand. Think to take the time to not just meet members of our about it – no matter where you go in the world, people Chamber, but also explore potential opportunities for smile in recognition when you say you’re from Las business and trade that could be developed between Vegas. Our city has established good relationships Las Vegas and Dubai. with international visitors through our hospitality and Reflecting upon this meeting, I realize that Las Vegas convention industries. We have the expertise in how to continued on page 30 Chamber News Chamber recognizes contributions of late President and CEO Matt Crosson Tickets still available for February 11 Preview Las Vegas There’s still time to purchase tickets for Preview Las Vegas to be held Friday, February 11 at Thomas & Mack Center - Cox Pavilion. Preview gives you hard-hitting, up-to-date business information that helps you prepare your company for the future. Tickets are $60 for Chamber members, $80 for non-members. To purchase tickets, visit previewlasvegas.com or call 702.641.5822. Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Matt Crosson passed away on Thursday, December 23, at MountainView Hospital New Superintendent will Address Business in Las Vegas. Crosson was 61 years old and is survived by his wife, Community at March 16 Luncheon Clark County School District Superintendent Dwight D. Jones Elaine Crosson, and their son, Daniel, 13. is the featured speaker at the March 16 Chamber Business Power Crosson joined the Chamber on April 26, 2010. Prior to that, Luncheon. Jones will share his vision for the Clark County School he was president and CEO of the Long Island Association. During District, discuss how he plans to improve the quality of public his brief tenure with the Chamber, Crosson made a number of education in our community, and provide his perspective on working contributions that will have lasting effects. Committed to finding with the business community to strengthen our future workforce. ways for the Chamber to help members recover from a devastating Go to LVChamber.com or call 641.5822 to secure your seat. economy, Crosson was proactive in reaching out and working with continued on page 30 community partners, including those in business, government, education and labor. His leadership and vision will be missed. 4 February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
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  • 6. Cover Story OSCAR. F ew mayors in America are known outside their cities – Michael Bloomberg in New York, Richard Daley in Chicago and Oscar Goodman from Las Vegas. Big names associated with big cities. And in the Entertainment Capital of the World, the mayor stands out as one of the top headliners in town: Cher, Celine and Oscar. As Mayor Goodman rounds out his final term after 12 years in office, Chamber Chairman Michael Bonner visited with the Mayor about his tenure, his outlook regarding redevelopment of the city, and what qualities he is looking for in our city’s next chief. 6 February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
  • 7. Bonner: Downtown redevelopment has been one of the focal points of A sports team gives you that. I like it downtown because it is a neutral your term. What are the next components of redevelopment? site, the casinos can all participate in suites and licenses, all those things It is exciting that Zappos has chosen our downtown. We are going to have that provide the wherewithal to make a team successful. There is very easy thousands of young people coming into the downtown community who access, and it is available to the entire valley here. basically will form the future of downtown organically. Whatever takes And the cons? place will take place as a result of their thought process. I think that is one It’s going to be very difficult to build an arena without some kind of public area that is very exciting. The second, of course, is an arena. I’m hoping funding source. But I think it can be overcome with a tax improvement that the downtown will be the home to an arena, and we will have an district, where you site it in a place where nothing is taking place and NBA and NHL franchise down here, which will cause, as it does in other whatever sales tax is generated by what is taking place, a certain portion cities, a lot of development surrounding it. I think we will be seeing that would go to retire the debt. I think it is very doable, just a matter of within the next five years. overcoming public perception that they don’t want to spend money for What do you think about getting people to move and live downtown? private owners to make money. I think downtowns serve a purpose and people who want an urban When you talk about economic diversification, do you think there are any experience yearn for a downtown where they can walk to shows such as particular areas we should be focusing on in terms of downtown? the ones that will be at the Smith Center. Everything we are doing as far as There were three things I wanted to accomplish when I settled in as developing the downtown has the residential component. I think we are mayor. The first, I wanted to have academic medicine because you don’t catering to folks who want to have that urban experience. have a world-class city unless you have great medicine. The second, What are the pros and cons for bringing a sports arena to downtown? great culture, because you don’t have a world-class city without that. I was critiqued by a professor from Wellesley College early on in my And the third is a great sports team. With academic medicine, having mayoralty when I said the reason I wanted an arena wasn’t to generate the Cleveland Clinic here is critical. I believe that if they really are the construction jobs and employment positions, but rather to have a sense of masters of it - and we are able to entice people to come here and receive self or place identifying with a community. I think the one thing Las Vegas great medical care, that we could become a Mecca for medical tourism. I continued on page 24 misses more than anything else is a feeling of roots, a tie to community. Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice February 2011 7
  • 8. Centennial Feature Business community influenced legislative process from the earliest days of Vegas’ history E ven during Las Vegas’ earliest days, it was clear to the McCarran International Airport. In 1945, then-Chamber chairman bourgeoning business community’s forefathers that if Las Vegas Maxwell Kelch created the Livewire Fund to promote Las Vegas as a was going to be successful, it must have a voice in the legislative tourist destination, aided by these new means of transportation in and process. out of the valley. “Southern Nevada was pretty much ignored up north for “Legislators in 1920 might not have expected that they’d see a awhile,” explains College of Southern Nevada history professor, population of two million in 2010, but we cannot deny that they did Dr. Michael Green. It was in 1915 that Las Vegas truly had the voice anticipate many things,” says Green, noting that legalized gaming, of its business community heard in Carson City. Peter Buol was a transportation and promotion of Las Vegas as a tourist destination were Nevada State Senator that year. He was also Las Vegas’ first mayor, and of great importance to early leaders, and remain a major part of our according to Green, Buol “was involved in every business you could economic structure today. think of.” Of course, the issue of taxes was, and continues to be, a contentious Buol’s dual position of lawmaker and businessman started a trend issue among Las Vegans. Early Southern Nevada business leaders and that would see prominent Las Vegans donning lawmaker caps to ensure legislators struggled to find the balance between raising enough tax the interests of Southern Nevada were both promoted and protected at revenue to build the infrastructure necessary to support a growing all levels of government. city, tourism destination and business base, without over-burdening In 1917, E.W. Griffith served as a Nevada State Senator. He was businesses with crippling tax debt. also a businessman who established Las Vegas’ first post office and While today every member of government can be reached via e-mail, supported the building of the first hotel on what would eventually be the early years of Nevada’s legislative undertakings were not quickly known as the Las Vegas Strip. Additionally, in his capacity as a state known by the general population. Las Vegans, however, eventually senator, Griffith was a vocal advocate for the highway construction that made their position on the issues of the day very clear to their would become a key component of Las Vegas’ economic infrastructure elected representatives. According to Green, many early lawmakers and tourism lifeline. who supported increasing taxes were not re-elected, “The issue of “At that time, the people who were involved in starting the Las Vegas government taxation and how it effects business – I hope nobody Chamber of Commerce were making sure they were providing a voice thinks this debate just began yesterday.” Green also notes that by 1930, for Clark County that would otherwise have not existed,” says Green. Las Vegas had a population of about 5,100. “If you cast a really stupid “Those early days of Las Vegas saw six degrees of separation – true vote back then, you couldn’t hide! There was only one post office and giants of Las Vegas like John Park, Ed Clark, Pop Squires and Walter only one or two markets – you couldn’t avoid the wrath of the public.” Bracken were on the scene. They were all investing with one another, Early Las Vegas business leaders and legislators also had to contend working with one another – they were not easily separated.” with the “mini depression” that struck Las Vegas when the railroad left. In 1931, Nevada Governor Fred Balazar signed laws approving Pushing for construction of Hoover Dam was one way business leaders, “wide open” gaming and reducing the residency requirement for Chamber officials and lawmakers worked together to ensure job and divorce from three months to six weeks, two decisions that would business-building opportunities continued to be available in Las Vegas. have a major impact on Nevada’s economy and business environment. Of course, with so many of Las Vegas’ earliest business people In 1932, opportunities for the business community continued to simultaneously running business ventures while holding elected office, expand as Pat McCarran’s election to the U.S. Senate led to Las the issue of conflict of interest arose. Were our founding father business Vegas being granted a number of federal projects through Franklin leaders self-serving in their elected roles, or were they striving to create a Roosevelt’s New Deal. “greater good?” The legislative issues of today are not so different from those that “When Clark County legislators went north, they were thinking lawmakers and business and community leaders faced 100 years ago. about what was best for their constituency,” contends Green. “But Of concern was education, transportation, social services, mental frankly, like most elected officials, while they tried to vote according to health, the economy and even water – though at that time, water issues what they thought was best for their constituency, they often disagreed dealt primarily with cleanliness rather than availability. about what exactly ‘best’ was. It was a very different time, but it is more “Early legislators also had to be involved in issues related to legalized similar today than many of us realize.” gaming and divorce. People were moralists,” explains Green. “They As we embark upon the 2011 session of the Nevada State Legislature, wanted legislators to legislate morality, though the state couldn’t easily the Chamber will continue to serve as a vocal and influential advocate afford to be moral.” of the Southern Nevada business community. Chamber members In 1941, Chamber leaders worked with Nevada U.S. Senator Pat and business leaders can rest assured knowing the long history of the McCarran and Charles Belknap in the early development phases of Chamber’s influence and pro-business representation at the legislative 8 February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice level will continue.
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  • 10. High-level networking a key element of February 11 Preview Las Vegas E very year, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Preview Las Vegas program serves as a leading venue for high-level executives, business professionals and decision makers to begin making connections for the coming months. This is where your business needs to be to launch a successful year of new business-building and successful networking. 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. They Practically Radical: Unleashing Big Change also come together to reconnect with one another, tour exhibitor booths and network in Tough Times with colleagues and business and community leaders. In addition to the valuable Las Vegas in the 2020s: Bill Taylor Five Key Steps to networking opportunities associated with Preview, the program’s comprehensive Co-Founder, Fast Company Magazine Becoming a World City analysis of the latest economic indicators will help business professionals from all Robert E. Lang, Ph.D. industries gain perspective on what to anticipate in the months to come. In a quickly- Executive Director, shifting economic environment, this is information your business needs to plan its The Lincy Institute and UNLV Director, operating strategy for 2011 and beyond. Brookings Mountain West About Preview… Slated for Friday, February 11 at the Thomas & Mack Center - 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. Tickets are $60 for Chamber Tourism Trends in 2011 members, $80 for non-members. Rossi Ralenkotter To purchase tickets, visit previewlasvegas.com or call 702.641.5822. President & CEO, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) 2011 Economic Landscape Jeremy Aguero Principal Analyst, Get your Preview tickets today! Applied Analysis 10 February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
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  • 12. Get your motors running for “Chamber Day” at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway! T his is one high-octane event you won’t want to miss! Office Depot is sponsoring and hosting “Chamber Day” Chamber Day at the at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 4. Exclusive Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce members, this Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Blackjack Club, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd N. 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Check-in, networking, Tony Stewart Q & A, special event includes a host of unique opportunities to Lunch, Neon Garage tours network, enjoy great food, win fabulous door prizes, meet Tentative Track Schedule: Race times subject to change your favorite race car drivers and watch the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Nationwide Practice: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. practice and qualifying rounds! Sprint Cup Practice: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. This action-packed day will include a Q&A session with Office Sprint Cup Qualifying: 3:40 p.m. Depot race car driver Tony Stewart. Office Depot vendors will be The Neon Garage is also home to concession stands, full-service bar and available in the Blackjack Club, located on the third floor of the Media merchandise. Guests will enjoy entertainment throughout the day. Center, with views of the Superspeedway. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to enjoy an insider’s look at the In addition to all the excitement taking place in the grandstands Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Tickets are priced at just $40 (a $200 value!) and in the club, guests will have the opportunity to take a special VIP and this limited-entry event is open exclusively to Las Vegas Chamber tour of the Speedway’s famous “Neon Garage.” Garage visitors can of Commerce members. No children under 18 permitted. RSVP by meet pit crews and drivers, get an up-close-and-personal look at the calling 702.641.5822 or visit LVChamber.com. race cars, and have their favorite NASCAR merchandise autographed. Chairman’s Message ... continued from page 3 capital gave rise to the valley’s first banks. A growing population this potentially means to your business, I encourage you all to join created the need for housing development and utility infrastructure. us at Preview Las Vegas on February 11 as we revisit our past and Even before legalized gaming took hold, founding Nevada business glimpse into that future. Our speakers will provide solid, realistic people were thinking on an innovative level, promoting the area as statistical and analytical information that will be an asset to you a tourist destination, touting its fine weather and beautiful springs. as you make critical business decisions in the coming year. They The first president of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, will also delve into the philosophical, exploring unconventional James Givens, summarized the role of the Chamber (both past and and innovative ways to navigate a new economic reality many of present) very well, when in January 1911 he proclaimed, “The us have never dealt with before. I believe Preview 2011 will be a Chamber’s goal is to advance every worthy movement for the best fascinating and informative program that will reenergize you and interests of Las Vegas town and valley and Clark County.” That help you develop tactical strategies for moving forward in much the commentary, today, remains a valuable philosophy. same ways our forefathers did 100 years ago: with determination, As we continue this year, looking from the lessons of the past to perseverance, and a little Las Vegas luck. With more than 2,000 the possibilities for the future, one thing is certain – the same sort of business decision makers in attendance, you will also have the camaraderie and innovation that helped the city grow from a dusty opportunity to revisit good-old fashioned networking strategies railroad town to one of the most enviable economic environments that worked pretty well 100 years ago: in person, face-to-face and in the world will be in high demand. To discover more about what with the shake of a hand. I look forward to seeing you there! 12 February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
  • 13. LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DAY AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY DATE: Friday, March 4th, 2011 TIME: 10:00AM – 1:30PM LOCATION: Las Vegas Motor Speedway Blackjack Room TICKETS: $40.00 · Need to be 18 years of age or older · Business casual attire · Remember to bring your business cards! EACH ATTENDEE WILL RECEIVE: Networking event admittance to include: · Complimentary Food & Beverages · Free Parking · Q & A Session with Tony Stewart · Neon Garage Access · Grand Stand Ticket Grandstand tickets for track activities* · Nationwide Qualifying · Sprint Cup Practice · Sprint Cup Final Practice * In & Out Gate Privileges for all on track activities Friday www.LVChamber.com With any questions call: Member Services at 702.641.5822 Limited Space Available. No On-site Registration. Registration ends Thursday, March 3rd at 5PM NASCAR® is a registered trademark of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. The Tony Stewart®, Stewart-Haas Racing™ and the # 14™ are trademarks of Stewart-Haas Racing and are used under license. Office Depot® and the Office Depot logo are registered trademarks of The Office Club, Inc. © 2011 Office Depot, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • 14. President’s Club Spotlights Francis Baytan Danielle Bisterfeldt Long Ric Jimenez Paul Montgomery Randy Morton Gregg Olewinski Francis Baytan Ric Jimenez Randy Morton President’s Club Digital Artist General Manager President & COO Francis + Francis Boulevard Mall Bellagio New Members Francis Baytan started Ric Jimenez is responsible Randy Morton is responsible his career in analog. for coordinating and for all operations at the JP Morgan Chase Paints, pencils, and paper managing the Boulevard 3,933-room, AAA FIve Cree Zischke eventually led to mice, Mall’s 140 retail boutiques Diamond resort property. Tropicana Las Vegas tablets and Macintosh and restaurants, as well Morton led development Jeff Heckard computers. Baytan’s resume as handling the daily and implementation of “Five UBS Financial Services, Inc. includes creative positions operations and tenant Steps Beyond Excellence,” Scott Chamberlain, CFP CRPC , in advertising and film relations. Jimenez is a guest recognition Rolf Maile & television production. involved in the Las Vegas program that underscores David Winchell He has helped film and Chamber of Commerce, a commitment to offering Gary Rosenberg television directors envision UNLV Alumni Association the ultimate in service Kimberly Parker-Hansen Matthew Shaughnessy their projects by illustration and the Las Vegas Latin and securing the resort’s and storyboards. He has Chamber of Commerce. prestigious status in the Verizon Wireless also produced strong brand He received his degree in hospitality industry. Honored Chester Williams identities for products and Business Administration as Nevada Hotelier of the Marcos Olayo Heath Johnston companies. He is currently from the University of Year at the 2008 Hotel Carla Thomas developing scripted TV Nevada, Las Vegas and World Expo & Conference, Vaughn Pyne comedy. is certified as a Project Morton’s career has Management Professional extended more than 28 Danielle Bisterfeldt Long by the Project Management years. Executive Level Associate General Manager Institute. Gregg Olewinski New Members Fashion Show Mall Paul Montgomery Vice President, Nevada Danielle Long oversees all Manager of Center Region The Investment Counsel Company Operations Discount Tire Company Randy Garcia operating responsibilities Kathleen Parker for Fashion Show Mall, Calply Door Systems Gregg Olewinski is Michelle Konstantarakis including management Paul Montgomery is responsible for the overall Carlene Gaydosh of daily operations and the manager of center operations of Discount operations for Calply Door Tire’s Nevada Region. In Novero Neurology, LLC personnel. She is an Jimmy John Novero accomplished marketer Systems, a division of L&W his role as vice president, with more than eight Supply and USG Corp. he establishes sales and Shuffle Master, Inc. years of experience in Montgomery brings more profitability goals as well David Lopez than 30 years of strong as designs sales programs Terri Conway retail marketing, with an Deron Hunsberger emphasis on tourism and managerial experience and strategies for retail Lin Fox new business development. to his position. Calply is store outlets in the region. Long is a member of the involved with national Olewinski has been with Southern Nevada Medical Industry Coalition projects and maintains Discount Tire since 1983, Ann Lynch International Council of Charles Perry Shopping Centers, Vegas its base operation in and was appointed vice Young Professionals and the Las Vegas. Montgomery president of the Nevada UPS‑ United Parcel Service Leadership Las Vegas Class understands the needs and region in 2005. Olewinski Lou Schenk of 2007. complexities of his industry completed courses at The and offers solutions for the Thunderbird Garvin School of success of projects. International Management. 14 February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
  • 15. Executive Level Courtney Barth Area Marketing Manager Dunkin’ Donuts Courtney Barth began her career working for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ marketing department. In 2008, Barth joined a franchise that owns several Dunkin’ Donuts, the world’s largest coffee and baked goods chain. Barth’s personality, passion for people and ability to build Courtney Barth Robert Beville Cornelius Eason Randy Garcia Don Giancursio relationships has made her a valuable member of the organization. Barth is a branch board member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Phoenix. Robert Beville President Harmony Homes Prior to joining Harmony Homes in 2009, Robert Beville served as managing director for The Atalon Dr. Christopher Joe McMenamin Angie Vargason Wallace Y. Watanabe Craig Heber Group, an operational Khorsandi turnaround management firm working on projects Randy Garcia where he attended on campus, co-authored positions before that included the troubled CEO California State University, a textbook chapter and establishing her own firm, Lake Las Vegas community. The Investment Fullerton, graduating on participated in surgical providing supplemental Beville is on the board of Counsel Co. the Dean’s List in 1982 rotations at various benefits to countless directors for Desert Capital Since 1978, Randy with a bachelor’s degree in hospitals. Dr. Khorsandi is organizations, including the REIT. He is a Certified Public Garcia has successfully business administration and dedicated to providing a employees of the Las Vegas Accountant (inactive) and provided investment marketing. better quality of life for all Chamber of Commerce. a member of the Southern guidance to affluent of his patients. She and her agency have Nevada Home Builders families, corporations and Craig Heber also garnered numerous Association and the charitable institutions. The President Joe McMenamin awards including the Turnaround Management Investment Council Co. is Legacy Environmental Director of Sales & President’s Club award from Association. recognized as one of the Concepts Marketing a major national carrier, top independent financial Craig Heber has been Environmental Ink and District of the Year (for Cornelius Eason advisors in America by Dow president of CMS Facilities Joe McMenamin is several years) in employee Director of Regional Jones/BARRON’S, Forbes, Maintenance and Legacy the director of sales & supplemental benefits. Strategies MONEY and Wealth Manager Environmental Concepts marketing for Environmental Workforce Connections publications. Garcia has (LEC) for the last 30 years. Ink, an eco-friendly Wallace Y. Watanabe Cornelius Eason serves also been selected as the CMS was originally founded printing company that President & CEO in a leadership capacity number one independent in Las Vegas while Heber is owned by WENDOH Aloha Pacific Federal with several organizations advisor in the state of was attending University of Media. Originally founded Credit Union (APFCU) including the Nevada Nevada by several national Nevada, Las Vegas. LEC was in 2003, Environmental Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Staffing Association, and publications. inspired by the hospitality Ink has grown into one of Union (APFCU) has been the Las Vegas Chamber industry’s need for a value- the premier design & print providing a full range of of Commerce Board Don Giancursio based outsourcing service companies in Las Vegas. financial products and of Trustees. He is past CEO in the areas of public Other WENDOH companies services to members since chairman of the Leadership UnitedHealthcare Nevada area cleaning, EVS and include Vegas SEVEN, 1936. Wallace Watanabe Las Vegas Council and Prior to being named CEO, engineering. SpyOnVegas, and 944 is responsible for short a 2001 graduate of the Don Giancursio served as Magazine. and long-term strategic program. Eason is a past the senior vice president Dr. Christopher Khorsandi planning, growth and president of the Urban of sales and marketing Chief Resident Angie Vargason development. He joined Chamber of Commerce for UnitedHealthcare Brown Hand Center President and Founder APFCU in 1972 and has led and is a member of the Nevada, which included A relatively new resident of AK Vargason and the organization since 1993 Southern Nevada Work Health Plan of Nevada, Las Vegas, Dr. Christopher Associates by emphasizing member Force Investment Board. the state’s largest health Khorsandi brings a Angie Vargason began her value and quality service. maintenance organization wealth of experience and career as an extremely Watanabe is president of (HMO). Born in Rochester, knowledge to Brown Hand successful and highly the Oahu Aloha Chapter NY, Giancursio grew up Center. He has founded a regarded agent, holding and chairman of the Hawaii in Southern California chapter of Operation Smile a variety of management Credit Union League. Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice February 2011 15
  • 16. Events 16 Wednesday February Guerrilla Marketing: Find Clients In Any Economy - Business Education Series Learn how to out-market your competition and find clients Two easy ways to register for Chamber events: in any economy with Guerrilla Log on to LVChamber.com and find your event on the Event Calendar, or call Member Services at 702.641.5822. Marketing. You will take home valuable information like how 2 Wednesday 15 Tuesday to uncover hidden strategies for marketing on the Internet, discover more than 100 no-cost SCORE Counseling Free Legal Solutions for Small or low-cost marketing weapons SCORE counselors will be on hand to provide FREE Business and develop a strategic seven- one-on-one help sessions exclusively for Chamber Attorneys from the law firm of Holland & Hart will provide legal step marketing plan. members. Expert business professionals will help you counseling to Chamber members. Lawyers will be on hand 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Registration, networking and assess your business concerns and provide you with to provide counseling on commercial business transactions, continental breakfast the advice, tools and resources you need to help your employment matters, contract law, litigation, intellectual 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Program business operate in this slow economy. property law, bankruptcy and tax, among other areas. CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00 p.m. - One member per time slot Appointment times: 6:00 – 6:50 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas 7:00 – 7:50 p.m., two members per time slot Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber $30 for members Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 (at $45 for non-members Complimentary, Chamber members only. Town Square) Complimentary, Chamber members only. 9 Wednesday Chamber Voices Toastmasters Looking for a way to improve your communication 15 Tuesday 16 Wednesday Simple Steps to Starting skills in both your personal and professional life? SCORE Counseling The Chamber Voices Toastmasters group is open to Your Own Business SCORE counselors will be on hand to provide FREE all members to aid in the development of speaking, presentation and leadership skills. Session 1: Business Concepts one-on-one help sessions exclusively for Chamber Business Concepts is a workshop that gets you started members. Expert business professionals will help you 10:45 a.m. - Noon to assess your business concerns and provide you developing a feasibility plan for your business. You will CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas with the advice, tools and resources you need to help learn how to clearly identify the features or benefits of your Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., your business operating in this slow economy. product or service along with critical information about your Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) 9:00, 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. - One member per time slot industry, customers and competition. $45 every six months, guests always complimentary. CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 (at Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) 11 Friday Town Square) $34.95 individual session, workbook provided Complimentary, Chamber members only. Preview Las Vegas $99.95 package includes sessions 1-4 Network with more than 2,000 professionals and $150 for two attendees from same company executives while hearing from dynamic national speakers, local economic experts and industry leaders in a conference and trade-show event that is unmatched in Las Vegas. 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center - Cox Pavilion 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., 89154 $60 for Chamber members RSVP policy $80 for non-members The Chamber RSVP policy encourages early registration for popular programs and allows our event partners adequate time to prepare for functions. Any reservation made the week of an event will be subject to a $5 surcharge, so please register early. 16 February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
  • 17. 18 Friday February Events Healthcare Industry Action Committee The quality and consistency of the delivery of healthcare services is centrally important to To RSVP for VYP events visit www.VegasYP.com the well being and future growth of Las Vegas. The Healthcare Industry Action Committee will address the issues facing the industry from Federal healthcare reform, healthcare delivery systems and providers, local and state legislative and regulatory mandates, and opportunities and challenges related to the industry. 1 Tuesday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. VYP Morning Buzz CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Are you interested in learning more about Vegas Young Professionals 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) (VYP)? Are you a new member and want to learn more about how VYP can Complimentary, open to Chamber members and their employees benefit you? Is VYP’s demographic your company’s target audience? If you answered yes to any of these questions, VYP’s Morning Buzz is for you! 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 22 Complimentary. Hosted by: Tuesday Simple Steps to Starting Your Own Business Session 2: Marketing This Marketing workshop will help you start to develop a marketing plan to identify your target markets, create a consistent marketing message, and discuss different marketing 9 Wednesday methods. VYP Toastmasters: Strip View Speakers 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Exceptional communication skills are vital to success in the business CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, world. VYP has created a Toastmasters group for all members to aid in 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) the development of speaking, presentation and leadership skills. Help $34.95 individual session, registration required, space limited, workbook provided. yourself and take advantage of what VYP Toastmasters can offer you. 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Registration & networking 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 23 Sponsored by: Wednesday New Member Breakfast Start your new Chamber membership off right at this exclusive event for all new members of the Chamber. Each participant will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their business and network in a friendly and upbeat atmosphere. Bring 28 Monday plenty of business cards! VYP Toastmasters: Strip View Speakers 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Registration & Networking See February 9 for details 9:00 a.m. Program 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Registration & networking CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Meeting 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) The Platinum Hotel, 211 E. Flamingo Rd., 89169 By invitation only, complimentary. Free for guests, $60 to join, $36 every six months Sponsored by: 23 Wednesday Chamber Voices Toastmasters See Wednesday the 9th for details 10:45 a.m. - Noon CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 89119 (at Town Square) $45 every six months, guests always complimentary. Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice February 2011 17
  • 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 Member n Coming Events Colliers International hired Amy Katz as broker support to help with marketing efforts CORE Construction was awarded the Best of 2010 “Government/Public Building” for Office One. award from Southwest Contractor regional Workforce Connections, through its Project magazine for the Campos Building and 5000 Kids program, and area businesses Kathy Gamboa has become campus director Parking Structure. are giving hundreds of local kids the ability for the University of Phoenix Las Vegas to experience a variety of careers through campus and three learning centers in Carole Fisher, president and chief executive National Job Shadow Day on February 2. Southern Nevada. officer of Nathan Adelson Hospice, was selected to participate in the National n Community Service Jenna Byrd joined Proforma element 7 as Operations DJ, and will focus on marketing Hospice Work Group, a professional coalition of executives from the nation’s largest and Commercial Roofers donated its services to and branding solutions for non-profit clients. most innovative hospices. reroof the home of an elderly couple through City National Bank hired Susan Lopez as vice the Rebuilding Together of Southern Nevada non-profit program. president and branch manager of its North n Wheeling/Dealing Summerlin branch in northwest Las Vegas. Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center Dr. Joel Stokes of Eastern Canyon Dental Nevada Development Authority named announced plans to renovate and expand its gave a short presentation on the relationship Michael Murphy, president and general adult inpatient Rehab Unit. The project will between stress and disease and explained manager of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue be completed by Fall 2011. a simple stress reduction technique at a Multiple Sclerosis Foundation support Shield in Nevada, to its executive committee. MGM Resorts International launched its Live group meeting. Craig Newby has been named partner of the the M Life Sweepstakes through mlife.com as law firm McDonald Carano Wilson. part of its new M life loyalty program. Kolesar & Leatham law firm delivered five decorated holiday trees and numerous Nate Rosenberg joined national Commercial Executives brokered a presents for the residents of Life Care Center telecommunications provider XO 61-month lease of 3,275 square feet of office of Las Vegas. Communications as a major account space valued at $452,990. The Greater Las Vegas Association of executive. CloudApps Now launched its new website, REALTORS® donated more than $64,000 in CloudAppsNow.com, featuring social cash and in-kind contributions to deserving local charities in 2010. n Announcements media activity including a blog, Twitter and Facebook. The Glenn Group received three Gaming n Congratulations Voice Awards at the 10th annual American Gaming Association Communication 10e Public Relations is the exclusive public relations agency for the American Casino Mark Clayton, Erin Flynn and Jennifer Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding & Entertainment Properties Company, also Roberts have been named shareholders of the achievement in advertising and corporate know as ACEP. law firm of Lionel Sawyer & Collins. communications. Anniversaries 10 Years 5 Years +20 Years Fair, Anderson & Langerman 26 Alexander Kalifano AARP Nevada State Office Nevada Development Authority 26 Allstates Racing Services Desert Rose Resort Plant-It Earth 26 The Beef Jerky Store Direct Appliance Service, Inc. J.A. Tiberti Construction Holiday Royale Suites 26 Distinctive Insurance DonYeYo Cigar Factory Co., Inc. – Lic # 04632 AB 60 Morrissey Insurance 25 DJS Consulting Earl Turner Show GES, Global Experience Specialists 55 McDonald Carano Wilson LLP 24 Infoscientific.com Gold Leaf Lawn Care, Inc. IBM Corporation 55 DEX 21 Paladin Advertising, Inc. JNM Solutions, LLC KNEWS Radio/KNUU Radio 49 Mark, Bruno, Financial, Inc. 21 Park Animal Hospital Jones Consulting Group, LLC HAJOCA/Kelly’s Pipe & Supply 47 The Fremont Street Experience 20 PSI Marketing Consultants, Inc. New Look Collision Center, LLC The Spanos Corporation 35 15 Years R & S Printing Platinum Hotel and Spa The Molasky Group of Companies 34 Summerlin Kumon Math Residential Fire Protection, LLC Opportunity Village, ARC Inc. 33 & Reading Center Sam’s Club #8177 Fashion Show Mall 30 Nevada Trust Company Swanson Law Firm, LLC Stage Coach Depot Las Vegas Convention and Park Terrace Apartments, L.L.C. Titanium Investment, Inc. Townsend Pest Control Visitors Authority 30 San Moritz Apartments TMI US Saks Fifth Avenue 30 V & J Insurance-Vida Chan Lin Academy of Hair Design 27 18 February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
  • 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. Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice February 2011 19
  • 20. Ribbon Cuttings Red Carpet Red Carpet Las Vegas, Realtors, a leader in the real estate FPK Security & FPK Security & Investigations expands to Las Vegas. FPK Las Vegas industry for over 40 years, has opened its new location at 5175 Investigations provides unarmed security and private investigations as well S. Durango Dr. Call 702.776.8888 to speak with our professional as employment background checks. Call 800.459.4068 or visit sales executives regarding your real estate needs. fpksecurity.com. Trifecta Gallery Trifecta Gallery is proud to announce the grand opening of Super Media Super Media is the provider of www.SuperPages.com and its new location at 107 E. Charleston Blvd. in the Arts Factory Internet products. Super Media can help businesses with small Downtown. It specializes in contemporary narrative paintings to large budgets and offers Internet video products, as well as from emerging and mid-career artists, both local and national. SEO and SEM. Call 702.287.1052 or visit superpages.com. Call 702.366.7001 or visit trifectagallery.com. Brown Hand At Brown Hand Center, caring for hands and upper extremities Café Rio Café Rio Mexican Grill celebrated its new location at 4830 Blue Center is the focus of our life’s work. For more than 10 years, patients Diamond Rd., with a ribbon cutting. Café Rio presented a check for from around the world have relied upon the expertise of our $2,500.00 to the Children’s Miracle Network. Cafe Rio has received Executive trained physicians and philosophy of respect in our clinics. Call numerous regional and national awards and recognition. Call 702.824.9655 or visit brownhandcenter.com. 702.968.1300 or visit caferio.com. 20 February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice
  • 21. Chamber Member discount offer To arrange your ribbon cutting, contact Georgia Allen at 702.586.3838 or e-mail gallen@lvchamber.com. Farmers Farmers Insurance is a local business taking care of the Fast Wrap Fast Wrap Southwest offers an affordable shrink wrap solution Insurance insurance needs and financial services of the community. Southwest to protecting any asset from the sun with (12) months of UV Farmer’s specializes in personal service to all of its clients. protection. Fast Wrap Southwest is 100% mobile on demand. Its Farmer’s offers auto, home, life, health and business and financial technicians are highly trained OSHA certified. Call 702.375.9251 or services. Call 702.256.5000 or visit askjohnforinsurance.com. visit fastwraplasvegas.com. Morgan Morgan Miller’s unique concept enables a woman of any age SNMIC SNMIC is made up of health care and educational professionals, Miller’s Shoes to create her own shoe and have it custom-filled while she Executive community leaders and concerned citizens who develop health waits. She selects from many soles, straps and jewelry, very care opportunities in Southern Nevada. A key focus for SNMIC is much like “Build-A-Bear” for adults! Call 702.732.4047 or visit workforce development that assesses needs for the health care morganmillershoes.com. sector. Call 702.878.0001 or visit snmic.com. natureOffice natureOffice covers all aspects of voluntary climate protection, Harmony Harmony Homes celebrated the grand opening of its newest from organizational changes to carbon offsets. natureOffice Homes neighborhood, Prominence, located in the master planned operates in Germany and South America since 2007 and opened Executive community of Aliante with a ribbon cutting. Harmony Homes has the Nevada office in 2010. From left, Andreas Weckwert, Germany, 17 new home communities throughout the valley. Visit Erwin and Puja Hudelist, USA. Call 888.975.1333 or visit harmonyhomes.com for more information. natureoffice.com. Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice February 2011 21
  • 22. Premier Member Crab Corner New Members Las Vegas Services, Inc. Pecos Law Group John Smolen James Denson Shann Winesett UNLV Alumni Association Mutual of Omaha Bank Matt Engle Elizabeth “Lisa” Molchon Crowbar Las Vegas Surveillance Service Premier Gaming Consultants, E. Philip Potamitis Al Muniz Sean Fitzpatrick LLC Vanguard Lounge Ronald Johnson Jennifer Wheatley New Members CV and Associates Leading Edge Laura Cyr Communications PRS Of Nevada The Vegas Dog, LLC 91 Degrees Michelle Killoran Tamara Cicchetti Melissa Patrick Gene Wright David Magazine Max Friedland LJR Consulting, LLC R. Christopher Reade Chtd. Vitality Medical & Wellness ACN‑Tina Helleberg Rachael Dilling Christopher Reade Center Tina Helleberg Downtown Vintage Guitars Cristy Thomas Mark Castillo LV Trading, LLC Law Office of Lisa Rasmussen Adaven Children’s Dentistry Amir Ambar Lisa Rasmussen Vivix Credit Solutions Manny Rapp Durango Construction, Inc. Gabrial Brown Dennis Smith Mainstreethost.com, Inc. RBGolfconsult Aloha Air Conditioning Ralph Nero Rodney Bogg Warrior Wraps, LLC Mario Talledo Fantasy RV Tours Mike Faulkner Nel Filliger Massi Insurance Services, Inc. Red Agency Angles On Design, Inc. Dominic Massi David Barth Wegotdells.com Rachel Fax Fast Wrap Southwest Charles Bubak Steve Simonson The Meeting Solution Retrospects Las Vegas Arrow Stage Lines Debi Kinney Gene Williams World Class Auto Service, Dan Elder Five Star Hydraulics, LLC LLC. William Swanson Meineke Car Care Center Ryan Goida‑ A Professional Chris Tringas Associated Supply Company, Frank Lee Corp Inc. Four Seasons Dental Torry Goida Writing for Results Lisa Roe and Med Spa MM & S Consulting Colleen Rice Carla Lindert Larry Moulton Senior Life Solutions, LLC Assured Strategies Chatty Becker Xpert Exposition Services David Chavez Fresh Grill & Bar Morgan Miller Shoes Dean Heim Kenny Blutman Gary Miller Strings Bainbridge, Little & Co, Mike Newmann CPAs, LLP Gabel Distributors, LLC Moto‑Zone Mark Little II Jenni Schaffer Michael Goodwin Sushimon Keiko Sugawara Beauty Re‑Defined Gary Watson Accounting & Mountain West Chiropractic Centa Terry Auditing Service North West Taylor Made Treats Gary Watson Travis Sargent Andrea Taylor Brooke Dunn Consulting Brooke Dunn Global Products Sourcing “We Mr. Automotive Services Tedesco Solutions, LLC Find Stuff” Robert Martin Harriette Schutsch Bruce Graves Development Lois Cadwallader Bruce Graves Nevada Orthotics & Thistle Business Services H & R Block Prosthetics Deb Sgambati Bryan Zane Terry & Associates Mona Chapman David Stollsteimer Bryan Terry Two Men and a Truck Hemophilia Treatment Center Old Sheepdog Defense Gordon Shaffer Cafe Rio of Nevada Jason Jennings Greg McNeff Christine Tonn U‑Drift Paradise Bay Pet Resort Chris Nunneley Cagley & Tanner Iconic Construction, LLC Brandie Haggan Lee Cagley Jaime Rodriguez PCS Professionals, LLC Universal Health Care Group, Loretta Covelli NV Clear Vision Eye Centers Interior Motives Joy Jones Craig Kuntz Alice Roussos Clear/Wireless X Change International Custom Tailors Editorial Policy: Thad Jones Roma Assandas The Business Voice is a member newsletter of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Cliff W. Marcek P.C. J. Chandler Financial Services, Cliff Marcek Inc. The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce welcomes input, ideas and suggestions from our members. As with any Scott Ward periodical, we must adhere to strict deadlines and we reserve the right to edit all materials submitted for publication. Comtech Communications Commentaries that are marked as such do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of the Chamber, its trustees Systems J. Lyn’s Executive Services or employees. The Chamber cannot guarantee the validity or accuracy of the contents of paid advertisements. Bruce Smith Questions or concerns about content of The Business Voice can be addressed to Vice President of Marketing, Las Jackie Lynn Carney-Kahanaoi Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 300, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Connected Structural Group, James White DDS, LLC The Business Voice (USPS #717-970) is published by The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. LLC James White 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300 Jesse Pryor Las Vegas, NV 89119-3290 Contractors’ Plus JERO Annual Subscription $25 Diana Bidlack Jeff Dubowe Periodical postage paid at Las Vegas, NV POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300 Las Vegas, NV 89119-3290 22 February 2011 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice