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his month as the Nevada Legislature convenes, the Las Vegas Chamber’s Government Affairs team will be 430 miles away at our state’s capitol every single day. The Chamber works hard on your behalf during the 120-day session, tracking bills, meeting with lawmakers, testifying on how legislation will help or harm our businesses, and staying vigilant about proposals that may impact you.

College and College of Southern Nevada, more funding for Graduate Medical Education, as well as reforming higher education. These issues are important to transform our community into a World Class City.

The Chamber will also continue to be your advocate at the federal level. Nationally, there are several issues that impact our economy and the future of our state. The Las Vegas Chamber is the only chamber of commerce in Nevada that represents our business community in Washington, D.C. every day.

The Las Vegas Chamber takes its responsibility as the Voice of Business very seriously. As you will read in our cover story, Why Employers Matter, the Chamber’s job is to be your voice, to share the impacts potential legislation will have on your ability to meet payroll, create and retain jobs, and operate a viable business.

As we look forward this year, the Chamber will work with the US Department of Labor as it rolls out new Association Retirement Plans, giving our small businesses more affordable options for offering retirement plans to their employees.

Our work doesn’t stop there - we are also focused on legislation that impacts our entire community. There are several issues in front of the legislature that are designed to tackle challenges to help our community grow and thrive. Education, once again, will be an important topic of discussion, with proposals addressing K-12 education funding, higher education governance, and investments in health sciences and medical education. The Las Vegas Chamber is a long-time advocate for legislation that will enhance education at every level in our state. The Chamber is a supporter of K-12 education programs that will improve classroom performance, medical education including the UNLV School of Medicine, the health sciences building at Nevada State

Additionally, the Chamber will continue to be a strong voice on infrastructure funding, particularly building Interstate 11 to Phoenix; travel and tourism issues to strengthen our core sector; water and public lands issues; and opposing the storage of nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain. Please stay informed on these issues through regular emails, events, and opportunities to engage. And take the time to help us when the Chamber issues a Call to Action – by working together to contact legislators, testify or share your story on social media, the Voice of Business is amplified and stronger.

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Table of 12 Contents

WHY EMPLOYERS MATTER

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Chamber News

News You Need

For Your Benefit

Preview Las Vegas Recap

Why Employers Matter

What's Happening

CSE Program Turns 30!

U.S. Chamber Committiee of 100

Welcome New Members!

President's Club Spotlights

Access Las Vegas

Member News

Ribbon Cuttings

Vegas Young Professionals

The Final Word

PREVIEW LAS VEGAS RECAP

CSE PROGRAM TURNS 30!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

ACCESS LAS VEGAS

28 MEMBER NEWS

RIBBON CUTTINGS

VEGAS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

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Chamber News U.S. Congressman Mark Amodei Shares Important Information at Upcoming Eggs & Issues The first Eggs & Issues session of 2019 will be held Friday, Feb. 22 at the Four Seasons Hotel. U.S. Congressman Mark Amodei, representing Nevada’s Second District, will focus his remarks on the federal issues affecting the business community. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and engage with Congressman Amodei. For more information and to register for Eggs & Issues, visit LVChamber.com.

Executives New to Las Vegas Access Las Vegas is a two-day community immersion program specifically tailored for senior-level executives who are new to Las Vegas or recently promoted. The program is two full consecutive Tuesdays: March 5 and March 12. Access Las Vegas gives participants the opportunity to learn about our unique community and get up-to-speed on how Las Vegas works, develop a better understanding of the many aspects of the region, and gain insight into the challenges and opportunities for a strong future. Visit leadership.vegas for more information and to register.

Share the Love of Networking at Morning Mingle Morning Mingle returns on Tuesday, Feb. 12 to “Share the Love of Networking” with Las Vegas Chamber members. Engage with business leaders, connect with opportunities and mingle with your peers. Morning Mingle invites members to introduce themselves and their business in an upbeat atmosphere, Macy’s Downtown Summerlin, while they expand their professional network. Register early to secure your spot by visiting LVChamber.com, as Morning Mingle is one of the Vegas Chamber’s most popular events.

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Applications for Leadership Las Vegas and Leadership Advance Now Open Applications are now open for Leadership Las Vegas and Leadership Advance. Leadership Las Vegas is the premier community leadership development program in Southern Nevada. During the 10-month program participants learn about the inner workings of the Las Vegas Valley and join a network of leaders dedicated to improving our community. Leadership Advance is a fivemonth program specifically tailored to emerging and midlevel leaders who want to enhance their leadership skills, so they can transform themselves into effective managers and leaders. For more information on Leadership Las Vegas and Leadership Advance, application materials, deadlines and costs, visit leadership.vegas.

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News You Need Nevada Department of Business and Industry Support The Nevada Department of Business and Industry is committed to helping people start and grow businesses in Nevada. One way it does this is by connecting them with the right business support resources across the state. Check out two free resources to assist in this effort: NEW! Nevada Business Support Ecosystem Chart, a one-page visual diagram that outlines Nevada’s ecosystem of business support resources, available at business.nv.gov/Resource_Center/Business_Support_ Ecosystem/ The Ecosystem Chart offers a high-level orientation to the categories of business resources available in the state. It highlights federal, state and local

government resources, as well as private sector resources. View the chart as-is, or download the PDF and click the interactive links. Guide to Starting and Growing a Business in Nevada, available at business.nv.gov/Resource_Center/Nevada_ Business_Start_Up_Guide/ The Guide is an interactive PDF covering 15 essential topics for those thinking of starting and growing a business in Nevada. The Guide has a licensing page with a clickable state map to connect people to local and regional business resources. With hundreds of links, the Guide simplifies the process. For more information, visit business.nv.gov.

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welve speakers. 100-plus exhibitors. Fresh perspectives, delicious food offerings and much more! Preview Las Vegas 2019 is a wrap, and the Las Vegas Chamber is proud to have shared such a robust program with the Southern Nevada community. Check out Preview videos at LVChamber.com. Special thanks to the following special guests who participated this year:

Jeff Civillico, Headliner/TV Host Personality/Philanthropist, Comedy In Action Jeremy Aguero, Principal, Applied Analysis Dr. John Hudak, Deputy Director, Center for Effective Public Management, Brookings Institution Dr. Robert Lang, Executive Director, Brookings Mountain West Steve Hill, CEO and President, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Marc Badain, Team President, Raiders Kurt Melien, Regional President, Nevada, Live Nation Entertainment Kevin Camper, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Las Vegas Motor Speedway Glenn Ricart, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, US Ignite Michael Sherwood, Director of Technology and Innovation, City of Las Vegas Barak Weinisman, Founder and General Manager, Cox2M Connect Asset Services Michelle Poler, Founder, Hello Fears

We look forward to our 20/20 Vision at Preview Las Vegas next year…keep an eye out!

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t the core of our state’s success is the entrepreneurial spirit that is embodied throughout Nevada’s history. Our ingenuity and free spirit is intertwined throughout the early days of the mining boom in Northern Nevada to the development of the hospitality industry in Las Vegas. It has inspired generations of Nevadans to do big, bold things and has attracted thousands more to seek out our state as a rare place where they can start a small business and pursue the American dream.

Employers – particularly our small businesses – are the backbone of Nevada’s economy. We all have a stake in their success. Today, approximately 1.4 million Nevadans are employed, of which 1.23 million Nevadans are working in the private sector. And of those, 42 percent work for small businesses. Employees depend on their employers to be able to meet payroll. Our workforce depends on

employers to create and sustain good paying jobs. Our children, parents, and teachers depend on employers to provide the economy that funds education at all levels. And our local and state government depend upon employers to create the tax base that funds all of the services residents and visitors need. The health of the entire state depends upon the success of our business community. Just think back to the devastating Great Recession that rocked Nevada. Because of the downturn, employers could not afford to meet payroll and were forced to lay off hundreds of thousands of employees. Thousands of employers went out of business. As a result, tax revenues plummeted. Governments were forced to reduce services, implement furloughs, and even lay off employees. Our schools had to cut back on programs and reduce staff. While our economy has recovered, and tax revenues have improved, we should never forget the challenges that we faced during the Great

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Recession. It is imperative that we consider the real impact that legislative proposals will have on employers. We need to work together to ensure that Nevada’s businesses are not hindered with additional burdens such as new taxes, regulations, and requirements. Nevada has been supportive of economic growth and job creation initiatives. And our state was founded on the principle that low taxation, limited government mandates, and a fair and balanced regulatory system are essential for businesses to succeed. This philosophy isn’t just for businesses; it applies to individuals, too. Consider this: Nevada’s low tax environment, especially when it comes to no state personal income tax, allows hard working people to keep more of their paychecks. This gives them more earning power to purchase a home, provide for their families, and pursue their dreams. Contrast this with our neighboring state, California. Higher taxes make it

much harder for an average person to start a business. And because there are so many mandates in California with which a small business must comply, it is much more challenging for them to reward great employees with raises or bonuses, or expand their company and hire more people. This coupled with the high cost of real estate, makes it very difficult for average Californians to buy a home, save for their future, or even pursue their dreams of starting a small business. It is because of this contrast – a contrast that motivates thousands of people to move to Nevada every year – that the Metro Chamber continues to advocate to preserve the environment that makes business and job creation possible. The Metro Chamber has helped Nevada stay competitive in attracting new businesses and allowing businesses of all sizes to thrive by supporting fair and balanced legislative policies. We are now seeing the benefits of these efforts with the diversification of our economy. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU, OUR MEMBERS: Our promise to you, our members, is to stand up for you at all levels of government. As the largest and broadest-based business organization in Nevada, the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce has been that steady and consistent leader in statewide advocacy efforts for decades. Our credibility is built upon a solid foundation of sound public policy, data driven research, and bipartisan collaboration with policy makers. The Metro Chamber’s mission is to preserve the environment that fosters business growth and job creation. We do this to make Nevada a better place to do

business, to live and to raise a family. We do this by taking action. We are your voice. Your advocate. Your champion. Every day. As the Voice of Business, the Chamber stands up for pro-business and job-promoting legislation, and we stand against legislative bills that will increase the cost of doing business and hinder economic prosperity for Nevada’s employers and their employees. These responsibilities have been the core objectives of the Metro Chamber for almost 110 years. NEVADA’S FUTURE: Where are we today? Here’s the reality: we are at a critical juncture. The actions we take now – or choose not to take – will determine the economic success or failure of the entire state for the next 50 years. The decisions made by the Nevada Legislature will have long-term implications not only for our state’s economic health, but also for the long-term stability of our community, which includes Nevada’s employers, employees, and their families. We owe it to our fellow Nevadans to make sure that we adopt public policies that are good for the longterm economic benefit of our state. The national political environment today is divisive and much of it is not driven by sound policies. What

may appear like a good idea in a sound bite may not be good policy in the long term. We are facing an environment where more special interest ideas from other states are being pursued in Nevada. And while we all want to find solutions to improve the lives of Nevadans, caution is necessary to make sure we do not harm Nevada’s unique environment that attracts new businesses that come here, and helps established companies grow. Legislative decisions should be based on reliable data, sound policy, and good politics. That is what Nevadans deserve, what employers expect, and what employees benefit from. Only with that approach can we successfully work together as one Nevada and to continue to move forward. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES: • We are committed to preserving a business climate where all businesses can succeed and thrive; • We will advocate and pursue public policies that will nurture economic development, growth and job creation; and • We believe in policies that will promote entrepreneurship, support small business success, and spur job creation.

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THE CHAMBER’S ROLE IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE: • We are Nevada’s Voice of Business • We Stand Up for Our Members • We are Effective and Trusted Advocates in the State Capital • We Protect Nevada’s Business Friendly Climate THE CHAMBER’S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES PROTECTING NEVADA’S BUSINESS CLIMATE: A predictable and stable business environment is essential to a vibrant economy and important to any sized business - both small and large. This principle applies to the expansive gaming resorts in Las Vegas, to the bustling tech industry in Reno, to the locally owned restaurant in Hawthorne, and to the family hardware store in Elko. We must be competitive with our neighboring states in the Intermountain West region. We cannot afford to become a state that is unfriendly to employers and makes it harder for them to succeed. Keeping Nevada a pro-prosperity state is key to future business growth and expansion. NEVADA’S LEGAL CLIMATE & TORT REFORM: A fair and predictable employment and legal climate for employers is important to job creation and business growth. Employers look at how reasonable and balanced a state's tort liability system is before

they decide to relocate or expand. While Nevada is known for its low tax climate, we do not rank high in terms of our legal climate. According to the 2017 Lawsuit Climate Survey, Nevada is ranked 37 in the nation. We can do better and must continue to work to improve our state’s legal climate. The Metro Chamber has significant concerns about legislative proposals that will harm our legal climate, including proposals making it easier to file lawsuits against businesses. In recent sessions, progress has been made in improving the legal climate in Nevada; however, there are proposals that are up for consideration this session that will roll back the progress made. The Metro Chamber will continue to be the watchdog against potential repeals or amendments pertaining to the state’s tort legal system, including: • Preserving both construction defect and tort reform legislation that was previously adopted by state lawmakers, while working to keep Nevada’s legal system from becoming a deterrent to attracting and

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retaining employers; • Saving the changes made to trespass liability, which removed the burden of liability from business owners for what happened to an individual on their premises when the person had no invitation, permission, or license to be there; and • Protecting the bond amount required for a business to post when appealing a civil judgment, simultaneously increasing Nevada’s business friendliness regarding legal climate, and freeing up dollars for economic growth and job creation. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Workforce development is critical to Nevada’s businesses. Employers cannot grow and thrive if they cannot find the qualified workers they need. The Metro Chamber believes there should be greater collaborative and comprehensive efforts to identify and support workforce development initiatives, training programs, and other courses for strengthening skill sets required for today’s – and tomorrow’s – workforce. We must continue to

and legislation to repeal the law. Employees should continue to have the right to choose if they wish to contribute a portion of their wages toward union dues. It is and should continue to be an employee’s right to choose for themselves on how their paycheck should be spent. FOSTER JOB CREATION:

build on the education reform policies adopted in the 2015 and 2017 legislative sessions. PROTECTING EMPLOYERS’ RIGHTS IN HIRING AND LABOR PRACTICES: The Metro Chamber is committed to advocating on behalf of the Nevada business community to preserve employers’ rights pertaining to hiring and labor practices. These rights should not be compromised by burdensome legislation that dictates how employers must manage their employees, especially when it comes to mandated increases in pay and benefits that employers may not be able to afford. The most valuable assets that most businesses have are their employees. And keeping them is paramount to a business’ success. Most businesses will provide the level of pay and benefits that they can afford and are competitive with the marketplace to help them keep those employees. If employers do well, employees do well. It is a symbiotic relationship of economics. The reality is that the free market drives higher salaries, robust benefits (paid sick leave and time paid off) and other employee benefits such as tuition

reimbursement or employer paid healthcare. Artificial mandates do not address the real problem: the need for better workforce development, training, and programming in areas such as healthcare, transportation, engineering, education, and mechanical trades. Government's role is not to impede job growth by creating regulatory obstacles for economic growth and job creation. Employers succeed under the economic principles of free enterprise and capitalism. Small businesses such as our local restaurant owners, dry cleaners, landscaping companies, realtors, and boutique retailers, should not be inhibited by a burdensome regulatory atmosphere. PROTECTING EMPLOYERS RIGHTS: The Metro Chamber will work to protect employees and ensure that Nevada maintains its status as a right-to-work state. Nevada’s right-to-work laws, in place since 1953, mean that employees are not mandated to be dues-paying members of unions as a condition of employment. Nevada’s voters and state legislators have a long history of rejecting state referendums

The Metro Chamber will also continue to advocate for bipartisan initiatives that reduce the burdens on business, while supporting efforts that foster economic growth. As is true throughout the country, small businesses in Nevada are essential to a strong and robust economy and are the economic driver of our state’s job growth. Businesses, both small and large in Nevada, need a statewide business climate that is predictable and encourages them to grow their business, which includes putting more Nevadans back to work. These initiatives will help grow a healthy community and support the progress that we have made in our state’s economic recovery following the Great Recession. During the Great Recession, Nevada lost approximately 186,400 jobs. The state’s total employment levels fell to 1.1 million workers. The two industries impacted the most were construction, which lost 80,000 jobs and leisure/hospitality, which lost 30,000 jobs. As a state, we regained all those lost jobs by 2016 with the creation of 190,100 jobs due to efforts by the private sector to drive the economy forward. We need to remember the challenges we have endured in the last decade and not create unnecessary government red tape, burdensome regulations, or expensive employer mandates. These are important lessons for all

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of us. We need to move forward, not go backwards, for the sake of Nevada’s employers, employees, and their families. Advocacy by the business community is key in making this happen. The Metro Chamber will be at the table to work with Governor Steve Sisolak and lawmakers, but businesses cannot be asked to carry the burden alone. We cannot risk a tipping point that will harm employers, limit economic investment, and curtail job growth – in short, hurting Nevada families. Nevada’s tax structure needs to be equitable, transparent, simple, and stable, for the benefit of Nevada’s employers and Nevada’s families. This is why the Metro Chamber is your voice in Carson City. WHAT DOES NEVADA’S FUTURE LOOK LIKE? If we pass pro-prosperity legislation and advocate strong, sound public policy initiatives that support Nevada’s employers, we will build a stronger and more diverse economy that benefits our state’s employers, employees, and their families. It is incumbent upon all of us to work together during this legislative session. We must preserve the business climate for today’s employers and employees. It is a sound investment in our economic future. Your voice as a member of the Chamber matters. Your voice as an employer matters. Your voice as a Nevadan matters. A strong business community is a strong Nevada. And that is Why Employers Matter.

STAY VIGILANT. STAY ENGAGED. GET INVOLVED: CHECK YOUR INBOX. Each Friday, “The Rundown” will give the latest breakdown of which bills the Las Vegas Metro Chamber has been engaged with during the week at the Legislature, how it testified, and how you can support the Las Vegas Chamber in its efforts. THE CARSON CITY CALL, a monthly webinar with the Metro Chamber’s government affairs team, on the call, which gives you insights and information live from the Legislature. And you will also have an opportunity to ask questions. The call will continue the first Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m. during the legislative session. For more information about the call, please contact Carlos Fernandez at 702.641.5822 or cfernandez@lvchamber.com. ENGAGE IN THE PAUL CALL, for President’s Club and Advocacy members, a biweekly conference call with Paul Moradkhan, the Metro Chamber’s vice president of Government Affairs, on the issues important to you and your business. Hear the latest about what is happening in Carson City that could impact you. The first Paul Call for the legislative session will be on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m., and will take place every other Thursday at 11 a.m. (President’s Club and Advocacy). For more information about the call, please contact Carlos Fernandez at 702.641.5822 or cfernandez@lvchamber.com. ANSWER THE CALLS TO ACTION. Be on the lookout for specific calls to action via Carson City Alerts. The Metro Chamber will alert you, as a member, when a bill of particular importance to the business community will be heard. Please take the time to contact your legislators and let them know the impact a bill will have on your business, and that you stand with the Metro Chamber and the business community. Alert your employees as well. ENGAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA. The Metro Chamber will post regularly about what’s happening up at the legislature, so be sure to follow @lvchamber on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to see the latest. Retweet the Chamber messages and consider posting your own social media posts and tagging the Chamber (@LVChamber). CONTRIBUTE TO BIZPAC, the Metro Chamber’s bipartisan political action committee. Hundreds of members, as well as Metro Chamber staff, support this PAC to ensure the business community’s interests remain in front of our elected officials. Contributions help elect pro-prosperity candidates and ensure a business-friendly operating environment in Nevada. For more information on donating, visit LVChamber.com/bizpac or contact Erica Valdriz at 702.641.5822 or evaldriz@lvchamber.com.

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Become a better speaker and a more effective presenter by joining Chamber Voices Toastmasters. Open to all members. 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 $63 every six months. Guests always complimentary.

TUESDAY, FEB. 12 MORNING MINGLE SHARE THE LOVE OF NETWORKING Engage with Business Leaders. Connect with opportunities. Mingle with your peers. Hosted by the Las Vegas Chamber Prospectors, a group of longtime member volunteers comprised of past Chairmen, council members and committee officers, Morning Mingle invites Chamber Members to introduce themselves and their business in an upbeat atmosphere, build a rapport with one another and expand their professional network. 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Macy’s Downtown Summerlin 2075 Festival Plaza Dr. Registration is complimentary and exclusive to Metro Chamber members only.

Meet potential new customers and make valuable businessto-business connections! Learn effective ways to network, incorporate social media into your personal and professional branding, and establish a group of peers dedicated to helping one another grow through business relationships. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 Contact lstein@lvchamber.com or call 702.641.5822 for space availability and cost.

TUESDAY, FEB. 5 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS Chamber Connections is a dedicated leads group comprised of professionals from a variety of industries. This is a place for professionals to grow their network and their businesses by sharing contacts, referrals and ideas. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 Contact agoldberg@lvchamber.com or call 702.641.5822 for space availability and cost.

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS II

TUESDAY, FEB. 19 CHAMBER VOICES TOASTMASTERS See Feb. 5

TUESDAY, FEB. 19 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS See Feb. 5

THURSDAY, FEB. 21 NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION We are excited to meet each of our new members and put a face with your membership! New Member Orientation is a great time for you to connect with fellow Chamber members, staff and our volunteer Prospectors and Ambassadors. We provide a light lunch and a brief overview of your Chamber membership benefits, as well as our role in the greater context of Southern Nevada’s economy. Advanced registration is required. 11: 30 a.m. – Noon - Registration, Networking & Lunch Noon - 1:30 p.m. - Program Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100

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THURSDAY, FEB. 21 FOCUS LAS VEGAS: K-12 FUNDING We hear continuously that there is need for more money for K-12 education. But where does the money currently go? Hear from education and business experts on: How the Clark County School District budget works; What the Nevada State Plan is and how it works; What changes to education funding are being proposed and will they improve outcomes? 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Windmill Library 7060 W. Windmill Ln. $25 per person Sponsors: Bank of Nevada, Geotab, The Howard Hughes Corporation, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevada State Bank and Wynn Las Vegas

Come mix and mingle, and learn about Chamber Connections, a dedicated-leads group within the Las Vegas Metro Chamber. Meet new friends while connecting with other professionals from all over the valley. Chamber Connections meets twice a month to help Chamber members make connections and grow their businesses by sharing referrals, leads, and contacts. We spotlight two members at each meeting, and it is an effective way to showcase your business. Lita and Art will give you all the details, if you are interested in becoming a member. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Steiner’s-A Nevada Style Pub 8168 Las Vegas Blvd South Cost: Members $5 in advance / $10 at the door Guests: $15 in advance/ $20 at the door Contact Art Goldberg, agolberg@lvchamber.com, 702.586.3848 or Lita Stein, lstein@lvchamber.com, 702.586.3852 for more information.

FRIDAY, FEB. 22 EGGS & ISSUES FEATURING U.S. CONGRESSMAN MARK AMODEI U.S. Congressman Mark Amodei, representing Nevada’s Second District, will be the featured speaker at Eggs & Issues on Friday, Feb. 22, at Four Seasons Hotel. President’s Club members are invited to participate in a roundtable discussion with Congressman Amodei immediately following the breakfast. Must be registered for the breakfast to attend. To inquire or secure a reservation, please contact the Chamber’s Event team at 702.641.5822. 8 - 8:30 a.m. - Registration & Networking 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Program Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas 3960 Las Vegas Blvd S. $45 - Chamber Members Only $450 table of 10 Presenting Sponsor: Cox Program Sponsors: Allegiant, Howard Hughes, NV Energy, Porter Group, Southwest Gas, Touro University, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center

MONDAY, FEB. 25 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS OPEN HOUSE MIXER

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS II Location TBD See Feb. 13

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CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM: 30 LOOKS GREAT ON YOU! t was 1989 – a year on the verge of tipping into the last decade of the 20th century, Michael Keaton donned a Batman cape for the highest-grossing movie of the year; social media was not a thing; there was uncertainty and excitement about what the ‘90s would bring; and a time when, according to popculturemadness.com, the price of a Sony Walkman was $79 (a what?!).

While Generation X and early Gen Ys prepped themselves to say goodbye to the ‘80s, 1989 also brought the creation of the Customer Service Excellence (CSE) Awards program. Celebrating its 30th birthday this year, CSE has recognized thousands of well-deserving individuals for their excellent customer care in Southern Nevada. Managed by the Las Vegas Chamber, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the Customer Service Excellence Awards is a free turnkey program designed to encourage “above and beyond” service in Las Vegas and inspire extraordinary customer care representing hundreds of businesses throughout the community. It is the only valleywide program of its kind and plays a vital role in promoting a strong and positive service attitude, especially among frontline employees.

Thirty years ago, CSE was developed in response to tourist complaints to the Chamber about their visitor experiences. The founding members of the program focused on working with McCarran International Airport to welcome Las Vegas guests and ensure they experienced high-quality customer service. That effort bloomed into the CSE program by honoring the value of recognition, resulting in a win-win for guests, employees, employers and those who call Southern Nevada “home.” Today, the program continues its tradition in providing visitors, employers and the community a streamlined way to nominate and recognize employees who set the highest standard of service in the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” Since its inception, the program has grown annually with record amounts of nominations, administered by the Las Vegas Chamber. In 2018 alone, the Chamber recognized more than 6,000 employees across the valley! Nominees receive an exclusive invitation to a recognition event where a quarterly winner is announced as the Customer Service Excellence Five Star Award winner. During a program year, all nominations are tracked, and recognition is given to those nominees who are recognized multiple times over the course of the program year: • Three to five nominations = Bronze • Six to 10 nominations = Silver • 11-plus nominations = Gold The program culminates with a CSE Person of the Year, who is selected from the quarterly Five Star Award winners. The Person of the Year award recipient earns the honor, as well as special prizes at the annual celebration. Special thanks to CSE program sponsors: Partner: Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Platinum Sponsors: Boyd Gaming and Southwest Airlines Gold Sponsors: Chase, Chick-fil-A, NV Energy, Raiders, SCE Federal Credit Union, SmartCity, Southwest Gas, Sunrise Hospital and Sunrise Children’s Hospital, and Vegas Golden Knights Media Partner: 13 Action News Celebrate CSE’s 30th anniversary and nominate a community member now who exemplifies the high standards of customer service! Second quarter deadline is March 29. Visit LVChamber.com for details.

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Nevada Museum of Art

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24 Hour Laundromat Twain Active Brain Workshop Active Commercial Agora Advisors Alana Ungaro at Level Ten Alpine Insurance American Auto & Tire Ashlan Concrete Cutting Associated Benefit Consultants Autobahn Adventures Ayala & Associates Bandito Latin Kitchen & Cantina BBB Holdings, LLC Camacho Inc Capella Mortgage Corp Cardinal Financial CBDH2o Century Graphics Printing Chermac Builders Inc - Lic# 9401-A City Wide Pool Service Inc Client Increase LLC Coastal Medical Supply Crazy 88's Debug Computer Desert Anesthesiologists Desiccare Inc Diamondback Equipment Sales Inc Digital Technology Solutions Inc DLK Brand Consulting

Dr. John W. Inga DDS LTD DRIVEN-Neuro Recovery Center Drury Galati LTD Employer Benefit Inc Excelsior Northstar, LLC Executive Health and Wellness Center EXP Realty dba Platinum REO, LLC, Jason VanZant Extreme Vision Construction & Remodeling Fintruth LLC First Serve Realty Fouce Otter Group Fun City Foods Fusch Commercial Interiors Gary L. Troxel and Cynthia Troxel Gavin Isaacs Consulting LLC German Motors Gmuender Engineering LLC Great American Capital Harry A Roberts Realtor Have Lights Will Travel Hiive Creative Integrated Marketing Group, Inc Jeff White Custom Jewelry Jeffrey Zapinsky MD JP & R Engineering Kreitlein Leeder Moss, Ltd. L & B Consulting Services LLC

Lage Design Inc Leroyneimangallery.com Locations Inc Loretta Marie Fagan LV54 LLC M & M Design Inc Mabel's BBQ - LV Mayfair Management McCarran CAM Corp McLemore Insurance Agency Monster Wholesale Picture Framing Mountain View Financial Advisors MSE Environmental Nevada My Huevos Northwest OB/GYN NP International OEB Productions Office Depot Store #2715 Paige Shaw Photography PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Centennial Hills Payroll Solutions III Premier Office Systems Pueblo Electrical Services Inc Quality Event Decorators R & L Industries Rants Plumbing Ronald Booth & Company LLC Scoops LLC

Secured IT Solutions LLC Shawn D Frehner DVM LLC Silvia Romine MD LLC Simply Vegas Skinktastic Studios Slater's 50/50 Smarter Equipment Finance LLC Somar International Inc South Fork Ranch LLC State Farm Insurance - Joel Tenbusch Stoked On Printing LTD Sweet Endurance TBK Home Concierge The Charitable Endeavors Foundation Together In Play Treehouse Las Vegas Turkish Construction Materials Committee - OAiB Vegasnomics Vero Strategies, LLC Veterans Lyfe Services Video Audio Specialists Vlopez MD LLC Warmez Incorporated Welles Inc West Valley National Bank Worktolive LLC Xibit Solutions LLC

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President’s Club (B) Michael Ives Regional Broker Coordinator & Benefit Advisor Professional – Aflac Michael Ives has 26 years’ experience in the insurance industry beginning his career in Indiana relocating to Las Vegas in 1996. His consultative approach to advising business owners and employees within the changing health insurance industry has set him apart. Ives has held numerous positions including insurance agent, district manager, regional manager and now special projects coordinator. With extensive knowledge of industry guidelines and today’s changing technology options, he has become an asset to the broker community as well as his colleagues and business clients.

(A) Bill Laimbeer President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach – Las Vegas Aces Bill Laimbeer was named president of basketball operations and head coach of the Las Vegas Aces in the fall of 2017. In the team’s inaugural season, the Aces defied expectations by staying in the playoff chase until the last week, nearly doubling their win total from the previous year. In 12 full seasons as a WNBA head coach, Laimbeer has won three league championships, all with the Detroit Shock (2003, ’06, ’08). He has twice been named WNBA Coach of the Year, and he won a pair of NBA Championships as a member of the Bad Boys-era Detroit Pistons (1989, ’90).

B (D) Chris Wilcox Partner – Eide Bailly, LLP Chris Wilcox is the partner in charge of the Eide Bailly, LLP Las Vegas office. He has lived and worked in Las Vegas since 1984. He is a CPA and focuses his practice on providing federal income and estate tax advice and strategy to mid-market, large family owned and closely held businesses. Throughout the past twenty-five years he has served on the boards of many charitable and community organizations. Eide Bailly is a top 25 public accounting firm with 33 offices. As a top 25 firm, Eide Bailly has the breadth of services to be proactive in meeting client’s needs, but still small enough give the personal touch.

(C) Joy Avedesian Senior Managing Director - Capstone Partners Joy Avedesian is the senior managing director of Capstone Partners, Southern California/Nevada Agency and has been in the top two percent of financial professionals as a consistent qualifier of the Million Dollar Round Table society. Having lived in Las Vegas for 14 years, Avedesian is able to identify top talent and develop career changers into successful leaders in the insurance and investment space. Avedesian leads the growth and development of the Newport Beach and Las Vegas offices for Capstone Partners and is proud to be a President's Club member of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce.

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Spotlights (E) Dr. Richard K Nongard Owner - Expert Leadership Performance Dr. Richard K. Nongard is an expert business leader, writer, coach and speaker. His most recent book, “Viral Leadership: Seize the Power of Now to Create Lasting Transformation in Business” has been endorsed by multiple Fortune 500 CEOs. He creates leadership training resources for large and small companies and is a frequent keynote speaker. He holds a doctorate in transformational leadership from Bakke Graduate University. His expertise includes sales psychology, corporate culture, appreciative inquiry, coaching top executives and goal-attainment. His values are community, culture and affirmative identity.

(F) Greg Keh Chief Operating Officer and CoOwner - TWI Group Inc. Greg Keh is chief operating officer and coowner of TWI Group Inc. With more than 30 years’ experience in overseas exhibition freight and logistics, Keh is responsible for the operations, compliance and human resources at the company’s headquarter office in Las Vegas. Keh earned a bachelor’s degree in business from San Francisco State University and moved to Henderson when the company relocated in 1996. Throughout his career, Keh has been a strong contributor to his industry’s international association and was past chairman and honorary member.

(G) Dawna Herndon Marketing Manager Western Region - Office Depot Dawna Herndon moved to Las Vegas in Spring of 1997 with her husband Howard and their children. Herndon started in the office supply industry with Boise Cascade in 1997 and has been in various sales roles in the valley, including Office Max and now Office Depot. She has been in the office supply industry for more than 14 years. Herndon has two bonus children and will be happily married for 23 years this June. Herndon and her husband both enjoy a lot of what Las Vegas has to offer.

(H) David Fersdahl President - USAA Savings Bank David Fersdahl is president of USAA Savings Bank, leading from the bank’s headquarters in Las Vegas. He became president in 2013 after serving as a credit risk executive at USAA Federal Savings Bank. He serves in the community with the United Way of Southern Nevada, the YMCA of Southern Nevada and as the bank’s community reinvestment act officer. A member of the State Bar of South Dakota, he received his B.A. in business administration and government & international affairs from Augustana College and his Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota.

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PROGRAM HELPS EXECUTIVES GET UP TO SPEED ON LAS VEGAS

re you an executive new to Las Vegas? Do you have new top-level employees who need to quickly understand how Southern Nevada works? Then Access Las Vegas is the perfect program for you.

Access Las Vegas, slated for Tuesday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 12, is a two-day program specifically tailored for seniorlevel executives who are new to Las Vegas, recently promoted, or who want to quickly gain a deeper understanding of the community. The program gives participants the opportunity to learn about our unique community and be knowledgeable on how Las Vegas works, develop a better perspective of the many aspects of the region, and gain insight into the challenges and opportunities for a strong future. Through Access Las Vegas, executives will • Learn about the economy, industry sectors, and the

most critical issues facing our community • Gain insights on a wide-range of topics, including workforce, education, infrastructure, economic development, and the arts • Understand the history of the region, its governance, and milestones • Hear how Las Vegas is addressing its challenges and capitalizing on innovation and opportunities • Meet community leaders and make connections to activate your personal network • Build relationships with fellow class members Past speakers include Jeremy Aguero, Applied Analysis; Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara; Chancellor Thom Reilly; Dr. Robert Lang, Brookings Mountain West; Myron Martin, The Smith Center for

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the Performing Arts; Dr. Michael Green, UNLV; Dr. Christopher Stream, UNLV; Tina Quigley, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada; Kevin Bragge, LVCVA; and Mary Beth Sewald, Las Vegas Metro Chamber. Additionally, there will be behind-thescenes tours and a cocktail reception where you can meet business and community leaders. Access Las Vegas is a program of the Leadership Foundation of Greater Las Vegas, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Access Las Vegas will take place on Tuesday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with a reception to follow. The program is $1,750 for Las Vegas Chamber members and $1,950 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, go to Leadership.Vegas and click on the Access program. You may also contact Cara Clarke at cara@leadership.vegas.

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PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion is a new awards program that recognizes committed educators who work with young children. Vegas PBS has named Angela Hamilton from George E. Harris Elementary School as the newest champion.

The master-planned community (MPC) of Summerlin, a development of The Howard Hughes Corporation has retained its #4 ranking on the list of 2018 best-selling MPCs. The ranking is determined by number of new homes, and in 2018, 1,318 new homes were sold in Summerlin – the community’s strongest performance in more than a decade.

The Shade Tree, a 24-hour accessible shelter designed specifically to meet the needs of women and children in crisis, named Erika A. Albini as Director of Development for the organization. Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada earned its seventh consecutive accreditation from The American College of Radiology. The most recent renewal extends the division’s accreditation through Dec. 31, 2021. The Firm Public Relations & Marketing has promoted Jesse Scott to Account Director. Scott has been a published writer for more than 15 years with bylines nationwide. Jacquelyn Warn of Nevada Donor Network has been promoted to Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs. In her new role, Warn will join the executive team to ensure the organizational pillar of quality and compliance is represented at all levels. Carole Fisher, President and CEO of Nathan Adelson Hospice announced the promotion of April Stewart, RN and CHPN, to the position of Chief Nursing Officer for the nonprofit hospice center. With more than 35 years of project experience, leadership and in-depth understanding of hospitality, Elsa Hechanova is now the Senior Interior Designer for Gensler, a global architecture, design and planning firm. During Preview Las Vegas, Frequency Pictures LLC awarded a lucky winner, Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada, with $5,000 toward their next project with the company.

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The Salvation Army Southern Nevada Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) recently broke ground for their new women’s residence being constructed on its campus at 2035 Yale Street, North Las Vegas. With the construction of this new residential facility, the women will now be living on the campus where they will work, dine, participate in counseling and education classes and be prepared to re-enter the workforce.

Community Service Nevada HAND and the UNLV School of Nursing are partnering to provide nursing students with a rotation at Nevada HAND’s assisted living community, Silver Sky. This provides nursing students with real-world experience in caring for older adults. For more information, visit silverskylasvegas.com.

Without a Heart, it’s just a machine. So in 1971, a little Heart built a different kind of airline—tone that made sure everyone could fly. Everyone has important places to go. So we invented low-fares to help them get there. Here, we think everyone deserves to feel special, no matter where you sit or how much you fly. And with all the places we’re going next, we’ll always put you first, because our love of People is still our most powerful fuel. Some say we do things differently. We say, why would we do things any other way? Without a Heart, it’s just a machine.

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SIXT RENT A CAR Sixt Rent A Car is proud to announce the grand opening of its location in the Plaza Hotel. Sixt has affordable rates on premium vehicles from a variety of prestigious brands including economy and compact cars, sedans, convertibles and sports cars.

JACKSON HEWITT Jackson Hewitt is proud to open another location at 5165 S. Fort Apache Rd. Suite B170 to serve the Las Vegas valley.

JACKSON HEWITT Jackson Hewitt is proud to open another location at 4770 Blue Diamond Rd. Suite 130 to serve the Las Vegas valley.

OFFICE DEPOT Office Depot strives to supply business tools and services to help guests meet and exceed their goals.

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HUNGRY HOWIE'S PIZZA Hungry Howie’s Pizza opened a new Las Vegas location at 4045 S. Buffalo Rd. It looks forward to bringing more signature flavored crust to Las Vegas.

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Dos and Don’ts of Networking By Margarita Bondarenko

Imagine yourself at the last networking event you attended. Likely you walked into a room full of people – some familiar, some new. Perhaps you made a bee-line to some people you recognize to say hello and catch up. Perhaps you joined a group having an engaged conversation. Perhaps you went straight to the bar to buy yourself some time and courage.

the event – focus on building relationships. It can be tempting to go around the room and introduce yourself to everyone, however, taking the time to establish new relationships is a much more effective method to grow your professional network. Remember, it's quality over quantity when it comes to building meaningful business relationships.

Going to various networking events, we all hope to make some meaningful connections in a short amount of time. Just like a dating app - this is an activity some of us enjoy while others dread or feel overwhelmed because making connections is essential to getting ahead. Nonetheless we take time out of our work or social lives to pursue these interactions.

Do follow up with the contacts you make at networking events. Perhaps you had some great conversations and established the start of what could be a symbiotic professional relationship. But nothing will come out of this introduction if you leave it at the event. Follow up is important in keeping and strengthening those relationships.

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but also your card is that much more likely to find its way into the trash. Focus on getting to know the people you meet before exchanging cards. It creates a much more genuine situation and allows both parties to understand how they can help each other. Do ask for an introduction. You probably have an idea of who you would like to meet at an event. Be open and ask people you know or are getting to know if they can introduce you. This is not only an opportunity to meet new contacts, but also to strengthen your relationship with the person doing the introductions. And take time to introduce others to the people you know. Finally, be yourself. Being genuine is a valued trait and helps us establish authentic relationships. So, at the next networking event you attend – remember we are all there for the same thing. Keep it real, don’t be shy and follow up! See you there!

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The Final Word JANUARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

he Metro Chamber team was busy finalizing the premier business networking and economic forecasting event in Southern Nevada, Preview Las Vegas, and continued preparing for the challenging and prosperous Legislative Session in Carson City, NV!

• Hosted the business and community leaders at Preview Las Vegas 2019 at the Thomas and Mack Center. Approximately 2,000 attendees connected with one another on the exhibit floor and heard from regional and national experts on what is ahead for the future of Southern Nevada. Speakers included Jeremy Aguero with Applied Analysis, Steve Hill of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Marc Badain from the Raiders, Kurt Melien at Live Nation Entertainment, Kevin Camper with Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Dr. Robert Lang and Dr. John Hudak at Brookings Mountain West and the Brookings Institution, Glenn Ricart from US Ignite, Michael Sherwood with City of Las Vegas, and Barak Weinisman of Cox2M Connected Asset Services. • Danced with Preview Las Vegas 2019 attendees under the direction of keynote presenter, Michelle Poler, founder of the Hello Fears movement. Poler shared her project, “100 Days Without Fear,” and challenged the audience to live without fear and bravely pursue new opportunities and possibilities for their business and life. • Hosted government officials from Tel Aviv, Israel at the Metro Chamber offices for conversation on the role the Metro Chamber plays in Southern Nevada’s economic development, and how Israel can accelerate a greater technology presence in the state of Nevada. • Attended the swearing in of Governor Sisolak in Carson City, Nevada. • Proudly sponsored and attended the Nevada Governor’s Inaugural Ball in Southern and Northern Nevada. • Supported the City of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas State of the City events. • Sponsored the State Senate District 18 Community Town Hall at Centennial High School. • Held a Pre-Legislative Roundtable open to President's Club and Advocacy members. During the Legislative Session, the Chamber will host a monthly Roundtable every second Monday at the Chamber office. • Welcomed new members to the Metro Chamber offices at our first of many 2019 New Member Orientations, sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank.

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K-12 Funding: What You Need to Know About the CCSD Budget

We hear continuously that there is need for more money for K-12 education. But where does the money currently go? Hear from education and business experts on:

FEBRUARY 2019

• How the Clark County School District budget works • What is the Nevada State Plan and how does it allocate funds to K-12? • What changes to education funding are being proposed and will theyimprove outcomes?

THURSDAY, FEB. 21 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | $25 Windmill Library 7060 W. Windmill Ln. Visit LVChamber.com for more information or to register. Sponsored by:

Hosted by:

U.S. Congressman Mark Amodei

Friday, Feb. 22 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. $45: MEMBERS ONLY $450: TABLE OF TEN FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LAS VEGAS