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We’re Back in Washington! The Vegas Chamber is back in Washington, D.C.! The Vegas Chamber along with its partner the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) is hosting its annual Fly-In September 20-23. This year marks a return for in-person participation for this popular program following an all-virtual format in 2020 because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Once again, the Vegas Chamber and the LVGEA are proud to partner to represent one of the largest and most diverse group of individuals. Represented in the delegation are business and community leaders, elected and appointed officials, representatives from public agencies and special guests – a group that encompasses the diversity, depth, expertise, and dedication of Nevada’s business community. The delegation is one of the largest assembled chamber fly-ins in the country. The Fly-in represents a cohesive and collaborative approach to federal policy on part of Nevada’s business community. For the past year, the Vegas Chamber and the LVGEA have been preparing to ensure that the Fly-in is constantly evolving and responsive to your business needs and those of Nevada. There are new speakers, policy topics and events for attendees to participate in. The goal of the Fly-in is to connect members to key policy makers, high-profile think tank organizations, and national trade associations including the Brookings Institution, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, United for Infrastructure, and the American Gaming Association. During the Fly-in, the Vegas Chamber and the LVGEA will focus on a variety of issues important to the economic recovery of Nevada’s business community, investment and alignment of workforce development initiatives, and the impact of labor policies on Nevada’s business climate. The Fly-in allows members to share and learn about the latest information on key federal issues, but it also keeps Nevada and the interests of our state at the forefront of policy making. Mary Beth Sewald, president and CEO of the Vegas Chamber said, “For the past 110 years, the Vegas Chamber has remained steadfast in our commitment to the business community to be their voice in the halls of government including in our nation’s Capital. This is demonstrated throughout the Chamber’s history with our federal policy advocacy efforts and how we
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BUSINESS VOICE SEPTEMBER 2021 VEGAS CHAMBER
