March 2014 chamber connection by Northern Nevada Business Weekly

ONNECTION dIRECTIONS

014 Nominations for Recognition Lunch upcoming Events Margin Tax Initiative directions Recap join P.A.C.E. Leadership Program Ribbon Cuttings welcome New Members MARCH 2014

www.thechambernv.org

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Greg Boyer

Claude Corvino

President Nichols Consulting Engineers

CEO Renown Regional Medical Center

Stan Thomas

EVP Marketing & Competitive Expansion EDAWN

John Solari, CPA

Founding Partner J.A. Solari & Partners, LLC

Tim Ruffin

Managing Partner Colliers Reno

What do these PROFESSIONALS have in common? Business & Industry Leaders Long-Time Northern Nevada Residents Active Supporters of Community Organizations Meadows Bank Advisory Board Members All deposits FDIC insured to the maximum limits

775.343.7100 | MeadowsBank.com | 6518 South McCarran Blvd | Reno, NV 89509

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message from the executive director

775-636-9550 | www.thechambernv.org

CHAMBER BOARd OFFICERS: jim McClenahan Chairman of the Board UNR College of Business Tim RuďŹ&#x192;n - Past Chair Colliers International Sarah Sommers - Chair Elect Solutions At Work danny deLaRosa - Treasurer United Federal Credit Union dennis McGovernBusiness Advocacy Legends at Sparks Marina Todd wilson - Leadership Benefi t Resource Group Stephen Ascuaga Len Stevens - Executive director The Chamber BOARD MEMBERS: Mike Hix First Independent Bank Alan Olive Northern Nevada Medical Center

john Maher Reno-Gazette Journal Audrey damonte Altus Insurance Pedro Martinez Washoe County School District Estella Gutierrez Truckee Meadows Community College Helen Lidholm Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regional Medical Center LIAISONS: joe Bozsik Young Professionals Network UNR College of Engineering Mark Tulman - Ambassadors Nevada Association of Employers Tina Iftiger Reno Tahoe Airport Authority Steve Anderson- EdAwN RBC Wealth Management

elcome to our March issue of The Chamber Connection! In this issue, I would like to make you

aware of our upcoming events.

The next membership lunch will take place on

Tuesday, April 1. At the request of our members, we are making changes at our monthly luncheons. Each luncheon will begin with networking opportunities, followed by a business related topic. Our fi rst luncheon will discuss the value of interns and will dispel the myths of using interns in your business. Our speakers will represent the University of Nevada,

josh Bartella Microsoft

Linda Meissen Realtors Association Prudential Sierra Nevada Properties

Bill Hughes Peppermill

Ziad Rashdan ASUN UNR

Lisa Speth-jones Wells Fargo

darrell Plummer - wIN Sierra Nevada Properties

Chris Bosse Renown

CHAMBER STAFF:

Len Stevens Executive Director

for May 7 and we are currently seeking nominations

Cheri Hill Sage International Inc. Pete Copeland Great Reno Balloon Race Brad woodring NV Energy Larry Hunt Bayer Properties, LLC Kris wells AT&T Gina Brooks The Glenn Group doug Knuth UNR Athletics Abbi whitaker The Abbi Agency Tammy Cantrelle-Smith Mountain America Credit Union Kimberly Kuntz Noble Studios Tim Crowley Nevada Mining Association

Tray Abney Director of Government Relations joy Heuer Community & Member Information Manager jennifer jones Finance Manager Susan Robinson Events Coordinator Leslie Masterpool Programs Coordinator Sandy Ammerman Membership Relations Varney Padgett Membership Sales

Truckee Meadows Community College and Sierra Nevada Job Corps. These three entities will open your eyes to the diverse opportunities that are available to you. I invite you to attend this luncheon to see how intern programs can help your business. The annual Chamber Recognition lunch is set

for the awards to be presented at the lunch. The categories are: Non- Profi t of the Year; Community Spirit; Business of the Year and Member of the Year. Please look for the nomination form in this issue or contact Leslie Masterpool for a form to complete.

Finally, I would like to remind you to do business

with a Chamber member. A list of current members can be found on our website at thechambernv.org under the business directory.

I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming

Chamber event!

Laurie Pettyjohn Membership Sales Loretta Holland Retention Specialist Nathan Gilchrist Marketing Intern

Len Stevens, Executive Director, The Chamber

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news

Nominate Today!

2014 Recognition Awards Non-Profit of the Year Award Nominee: ____________________________________ Reason for Nomination: __________________________ ____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

Take the time to recognize your distinguished peers and their involvement in and support of our community through nominating them for The Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Recognition Awards. Use the form to the right to submit businesses and individuals to be considered as candidates. Winners will be announced during the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Recognition Banquet at the Siena Hotel Spa Casino in April, 2014. Non-Profit of the Year Award This award recognizes a non-profit organization that has had a significant impact on the community in the previous year. Community Spirit Award This award recognizes a business that has used their organization to make a difference in the community. Business of the Year Award This award recognizes a business that demonstrated sustained success and is also established as an integral pillar of the community. Member of the Year Award This award recognizes a Chamber member that has demonstrated sustained support of the Chamber through service and participation. Nominations must be received by Friday, March 14th, 2014. Please submit to The Chamber, attention Leslie Masterpool. Email: lmasterpool@thechamberNV.org Mail: 449 S Virginia St Ste 200, Reno, NV 89501 Fax: (775) 337-3038 Online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/ s/2014RecognitionAwards

____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Community Spirit Award Nominee: ____________________________________ Reason for Nomination: __________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Business of the Year Award Nominee: ____________________________________ Reason for Nomination: __________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Member of the Year Award Name of Nominee: ____________________________ Company of Nominee: _________________________ Reason for Nomination: __________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________

Optional Submitted by:_________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ Email: _______________________________________

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you don’t want to miss

upcoming

events

MARCH 4 NEED MONEY TO ATTEND TRAINING OR COLLEGE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? APPLY FOR THE TONY ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Don’t qualify for most Scholarships? Don’t qualify for the Millennium? Need money to go to school? DON’T DELAY – APPLY TODAY

The Chamber is looking for hard working young men & women who are motivated to get an education but don’t always have the means. Do you want to attend a 4 year or 2 year college, trade school, or participate in a UNION Apprenticeship program? If yes, apply for this scholarship.

APPLICATION DEADLINE March 7, 2014 by 5:00 p.m.    

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

BE A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HAVE AT LEAST A 2.5 CGPA (Cumulative grade point average) DESIRE TO CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED

Applications are available in your schools Scholarship Office or from The Chamber at 449 S. Virginia St., Ste. 200, Reno, NV 89501 Applications must be received in The Chamber office by 5:00 p.m. March 7, 2014. Late Applications will not be accepted or reviewed.

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27 Don’t miss the opportunity to promote your business to more than 10,000 readers by advertising in The Chamber Connection. For details, contact Eli Zeiter at the Northern Nevada Business Weekly at 850-2283, orJoy Heuer at The Chamber at 636-9550.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4 DESAYUNO 7:30-9:00am @ The Chamber 449 S. Virginia, Reno $5 for members; $10 for non-members THURSDAY, MARCH 13 RIBBON CUTTING – RENEWED HEALTH & WELLNESS Noon – 2pm @ 15 McCabe Dr Suite 203 FREE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 BIZTALK BLENDER 5:30-7pm @ Reno Buick GMC Cadillac 900 Kietzke Lane, Reno $15 for members/$25 for non-members TUESDAY, MARCH 25 RIBBON CUTTING – LA TIERRA by RYDER HOMES of NEVADA 5-7pm @ 2797 Earthstone Dr, Sparks FREE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 RIBBON CUTTING – APEX Performance Solutions 5-7pm @ 730 Sandhill Rd., Ste. 310, Reno FREE THURSDAY, MARCH 27 Alive After 5 Mixer 5-7pm @ The Chamber 449 S Virginia St First Floor, Reno FREE THURSDAY, MARCH 27 RIBBON CUTTING – Destination XL Noon – 2pm @ 5595 S. Virginia St., Reno FREE THURSDAY, MARCH 27 RIBBON CUTTING – Costa Vida 5-7pm @ 4965 Virginia St., Reno FREE Before any event, please check the events calendar at www.thechambernv.org for any possible additions or last minute changes to events.

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ambassador spotlight Mark Tulman

Who are the people handing out the Red bags at Directions?

Directions 2014 was an amazing day that highlighted the urgency of innovation and strategy as we reshape the growth and identity of Northern Nevada. I hope you were able to attend The Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest event of the year. By the way, did you get a chance to say hello to the smiling people greeting you at the door and distributing the red â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodieâ&#x20AC;? bags? I hope you had the opportunity to meet the many hard working Chamber Ambassadors who donated their time to assist in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Directions 2014. Many of them spent hours the previous day stuffing reading materials in the red bags, and then fueled themselves on hot coffee to greet you as you were looking for the croissants. The 2014 Chamber Ambassadors continue to support Chamber activities in a diplomatic role. They play a vital role especially in welcoming new members. Already, new Chamber members have appreciated the overwhelming ambassador support, demonstrated by the strong showing of ambassadors at many recent Chamber

events. Ambassadors know how to maximize their Chamber membership. They know their participation as they support the chamber will pay dividends in business as well as long lasting friendships. I want to personally thank those ambassadors who invested their time and effort who helped make Directions 2014 another successful event. I also want to recognize all 2014 Ambassadors who have committed their time in making our program a success. Without your devotion, the program could not be a success. Kudos to you as we all look forward to a fun filled and rewarding year. Mark Tulman is a business development representative for Nevada Association of Employers. He is the 2014 Chairman of The Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ambassador program. For information about the Ambassador program, please contact Sandy Ammerman at (775) 636-9545.

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I N F O R M AT I O N A B O U T T H E

Margin Tax Initiative

A Deeply Flawed, Costly & Damaging Tax Increase Proposal

Would impose a whole new state tax on Nevada businesses The Margin Tax Initiative would impose a whole new state tax on Nevada businesses. Businesses with more than $1 million in annual gross revenues would be subject to a new 2% “margin tax” – regardless of how much, if any, of their revenues are actual profits.

Would impact both large employers and small businesses Promoters of this measure portray it as a minor tax on “big businesses” and want voters to believe all the tax revenue would go to education. In reality, the Initiative would impose a major new tax burden on both large employers and thousands of smaller businesses throughout the state. Overall, it would dump a massive $750 million increase on the costs of doing business for Nevada employers. That would severely damage our state’s already struggling economy and job market. And, there is no guarantee that the tax revenue would actually go toward improving education. “This tax is not based on the ability to pay. For any businesses hurt by this economy that have been struggling to keep their doors open, this tax may prove to be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back.” — Nevada Taxpayers Association

Would create a tax formula that is deeply flawed and unfair The Initiative’s new tax on gross revenues would be especially damaging to employers that have high overhead and slim profit margins, such as farmers, ranchers, grocery stores, restaurants and other small retailers, and to those that are already on the brink of closing. It would only allow businesses to deduct some of their actual costs from the revenues subject to the tax. For example, they could deduct their cost of goods or their payroll costs, but not both.

Another flaw in the measure is that it would create a “fiscal cliff.” A business making one penny less than $1 million in gross revenues would pay no tax. A business that grossed one penny more than $1 million would pay the 2% margin tax based on the entire million, even if none of it were profit.

Would make Nevada’s business taxes among the highest in the US Imposing the Initiative’s tax on top of the state’s existing Modified Business Tax would create the equivalent of an almost 15% state corporate income tax – nearly twice as high as the corporate income tax rate in California. In fact, for businesses, the Margin Tax Initiative would make Nevada one of the highest taxed states in which to operate. This would severely damage our state’s struggling economy, cause the loss of thousands of existing jobs and make it nearly impossible to attract new businesses and jobs to Nevada.

Equivalent of almost

8.8%

15%

corporate income tax

CALIFORNIA

NEVADA (if Margin Tax Initiative passes)

If the Initiative passes, Nevada would have the equivalent of an almost 15% corporate income tax.

Would NOT guarantee the money would go to education

Would create more costly state bureaucracy, red tape & lawsuits The Initiative would create a whole new IRS-like state bureaucracy to implement and enforce its 84 sections of complicated legal requirements, exemptions and technical language. Many sections are so vague and badly written that they would lead to court challenges that would tie the state up in costly lawsuits for years to come.

Would increase consumer costs The Margin Tax Initiative would impose a new 2% tax on revenues generated by almost all types of goods and services sold in Nevada, including: food, clothing and other retail store products; gas, electricity and telephone services; prescription medicines sold by pharmacies; and, medical care provided by doctors and hospitals. Ultimately, the providers of these goods and services would pass on some or all of their tax increase to Nevada consumers.

Support our coalition to help stop this misguided, job-killing tax increase measure!

ABOUT THE COALITION TO DEFEAT THE MARGIN TAX INITIATIVE

A statewide coalition representing thousands of small and large employers, farmers, ranchers and other concerned Nevadans has been formed to mount a campaign urging a NO vote on the Margin Tax Initiative. You can help by becoming a member, getting involved in our grassroots activities or making a financial contribution.

Under the state constitution, the legislature would have complete authority to divert To join, make a donation online or funds from this new tax to things other get more information, please visit our than education. Moreover, the Initiative website, StopTheMarginTax.com. contains no guidelines on how any funds going to education would be spent. It Donations can also be mailed to: would essentially hand a blank check CDMTI to politicians and bureaucrats to spend 401 S. Curry Street however they want, without requiring any Carson City, Nevada 89703 oversight, reviews or accountability. Paid for by the Coalition to Defeat the Margin Tax Initiative q StopTheMarginTax.com

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engines of change: disruption - innovation - job creation Our Directions 2014 attendees are excited for the future of our community and are overwhelmingly opposed to the job-killing Margin Tax Initiative.

DIRECTIONS 2014 Recap

January 30, 2014 Peppermill Resort Casino

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The Chamber is excited to announce that we will begin printing and inserting a monthly newsletter into the Northern Nevada Business Weekly in 2014. This is your opportunity to reach more than 10,000 readers with a targeted message to not only Chamber members, but the newspaper’s subscribers as well. This newsletter will be the key communications tool for members by providing information about upcoming Chamber events, Leadership news, updates in your Chamber’s government advocacy, Ambassador highlights, Chamber member only benefits, not-to-miss programs, new member recognition, special monthly features and much more. We will be offering discounted rates for your agreement to advertise in each of the monthly newsletters and you will be able to change your message on a monthly basis. Don’t miss this unique marketing opportunity, call Joy Heuer at The Chamber, 636-9550, or Eli Zeiter at the Northern Nevada Business Weekly, 850-2283, to reserve your space in the newsletter.

DEADLINES

ADVERTISING RATES Back Page Full Page Half Page Quarter Page Eighth Page

$ 600 400 250 125 75

These rates are per issue, please contact your account manager for package rate availability when advertising in multiple issues.

SALES CONTACTS: Eli Zeiter 850-2283 • ezeiter@nnbw.biz Joy Heuer 636-9550 • jheuer@thechambernv.org Preferred ad file format is a high resolution PDF made with Adobe Distiller in X-1a setting. Ads sent digital ready must be built to full size with no crop marks. Full page ads intending to bleed should be built with .25-inch bleeds plus .25-inch safety.

Publish Date: February 3 March 3 April 7 May 5 June 2 July 7 August 4 September 1 October 6 November 3 December 1

Space and Copy: January 10 February 14 March 14 April 11 May 9 June 13 July 11 August 8 September 12 October 10 November 14

Space and Copy deadlines are set for the second Friday of the month prior to publication. Timelines for clearing ads and submitting digital ready ads will be determined on a monthly basis depending on press time.

Ad Size Width x Height Back Cover (trim) 7.5 in. x 10 in. Full Page 7 in. x 9.25 in. Half Page 7 in. x 4.5625 in. or 3.4375 in. x 9.25 in. Quarter Page 3.4375 in. x 4.5625 in. or 7 in. x 2.2188 in. Eighth Page 3.4375 in. x 2.2188 in.

www.thechambernv.org

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P.A.C.E. Leadership now Accepting Applications The Chamber of Commerce P.A.C.E. leadership program develops core leadership qualities within individuals that promote Personal Achievement and Communication Excellence.

The program consists of a total of 11 half-day modules conducted over a 9 month period.

• • • • • • • • • • •

Module #1 Introduction to Leadership Module #2 Leadership & Personal Development Module #3 Community Awareness & Involvement Module #4 Government Affairs & Interaction Module #5 Mastering Your Communication Module #6 Education Systems Module #7 Business Development Module #8 The Unlimited Power of Teamwork Module #9 Productive Media Interaction Module #10 Leadership Report Luncheon Module #11 Graduation Ceremony Luncheon

For more information contact Jeffrey Benjamin of Breakthrough Training at (775) 337.1600 or Susan Robinson of The Chamber at (775) 636.9552.

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alive after 5 january Member Mixer New in 2014, The Chamber hosted the Alive After 5 Member Mixer on the newly remolded 1st ďŹ&#x201A; oor of The Chamber offi ce. The event showcased food and beverage samples from Chamber members as well as recognized all contractors and volunteers who donated or worked on the 1st ďŹ&#x201A; oor renovation. The event was attended by over 250 people. Watch the calendar of events for the next Alive After 5 mixer.

discount programs

The Chamber Offers Member- -Member discount Program The Chamber, in an eff ort to help promote, support and encourage members to do business with fellow members, is proud to off er a Member2-Member Discount Program. This program was created to provide current Chamber members with another service to add value to their Chamber membership. The Member 2 Member discount program off ers a unique combination of promoting local member to member buying, boosting sales for our members, and increasing member visibility. Chamber member businesses and their employees are encouraged to patronize fellow members. As part of the Member-2-Member Program, Chamber members will have exclusive access to discounts that are only available to Chamber members. Whether looking for discounts to your favorite restaurant, need service to your car or just looking to shape up for the summer, there is something for everyone with new discounts being added every month. Members simply log into their Chamber account and print off the discounts from the various program participants. Choose from over 45 diff erent discounts and off ers from fellow members. This program is free for Chamber members who would like to off er or take advantage of the various discounts. We encourage our members to take advantage of this opportunity to save money, as well as generate new exposure and new clients for your business. If you are interested in adding your business to the list of participants or to become a Chamber member, please contact Sandy Ammerman at the Chamber at 775-636-9545 or sammerman@ thechambernv.org.

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benefits Membership has its advantages The Chamber also offers an array of benefits and discounts ONLY available to our members. We have worked hard to negotiate these benefits to help you expand your business, reduce operating costs and take advantage of the added value our members deserve. • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Discounts at Office Depot Member 2 Member Discounts Free Subscription to Northern Nevada Business Weekly Free Enrollment with Nevada Drug Card Free Business Counseling at SCORE Two Complimentary Hotline Calls to NAE $500 Free Advertising with the Purchase of $500 Advertising with Univision Conference Room Rental Discount Certificate of Origin Members Only Seminars & Events Free U.S. Chamber Membership Discounted Events & Programs Membership List Free Notary

Know someone who wants to be a member… For more information about The Chamber, membership or our benefits, please call Membership Relations, Sandy Ammerman, at 775.636.9545.

Reno Office: 449 S. Virginia Street Suite 200 | Reno, NV 89501 Main: 775.636.9550 | Fax: 775.337.3038 Visit us online at www.thechambernv.org

This is Your Chamber! Let The Chamber be your partner for business. We deliver a strong return on your investment through a variety of resources and opportunities. With over 2,000 members, 200 volunteers and a full time staff of experts, we are the largest business organization in Northern Nevada. We advance your business through the power of connection, business referrals, discounts, regional promotion and sponsorship. Take control and be heard As a business person, you know that free enterprise is the foundation of a strong economy and a prosperous society. At The Chamber, we advocate for public policies that help your business thrive. We realize that economic growth and job creation don’t “just happen” and that is why The Chamber’s results oriented, pro-business advocacy efforts are so important to your business and the future of our community. Getting involved The Chamber offers a multitude of programs and committees that benefit our members as well as lead to growth within our business community. Join one of our councils and help shape policy, become an Ambassador and support new members or enroll in one of our many leadership classes and increase your knowledge and awareness of challenges facing our area. Let us help contribute to your personal and professional growth. Networking Advancing your business through member to member connection, The Chamber hosts a variety of networking opportunities to help you gain that one-on-one advantage that help promote your business or product. • Chamber Mixers • Committee Participation • Ribbon Cuttings • Membership Luncheons • The Morning Spark (previously Biz Flash)

• New Member Orientation • Biz Talk Blender • DIRECTIONS • Desayuno

Marketing & Promotion Membership offers outstanding marketing opportunities to get your message out. Let other members know what makes your product or service unique through an array of opportunities. • Directory Listing & Links on Website • New Member Listings • Social Media New Member Promotion • Business Referral • Chamber Lobby Advertising

• Newsletter Advertising • Email New Member Promotion • Member Events Calendar • Directory Listing • Sponsorships • Custom Publication Advertising

Events & Sponsorship Looking to build your brand? Sponsoring a chamber event helps you reach a key business to business demographic of community and business leaders. • Annual Golf Tournament • Buy Local Marketplace • Employer Healthcare Forum

• BEST Kids Program • DIRECTIONS • Monthly Luncheons

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ribbon cuttings

Counter-clockwise from top left: Abelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mexican Restaurant, One Nevada Credit Union, and Planet Beach celebrated recent Chamber ribbon cuttings.

OďŹ&#x192;ce depot Open House Offi ce Depot unveiled The Chamber logo on all products that are included in the Offi ce Depot Discount Program exclusively for Chamber members. These stickers are in all Reno Offi ce Depot locations. For more information about the Offi ce Depot Discount Program, please visit thechambernv.org or contact Sandy Ammerman at (775) 636-5045.

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CHAMBER CONNECTION | MARCH 2014 january Members

GLD Consulting LLC George Daniel 2725 Beach River Dr. • Reno, NV 89521 (775) 742-8762 • www.gldconsulting.net

A & B Precision Metals Cindy Patterson • (775) 323-2546 13715 Mt. Anderson • Reno, NV 89506 www.a-b.precisionmetals.com ACN Thomas Hill Reno, NV 89503 • (775) 287-1890 www.unlimitedrealms.acndirect.com American Family Insurance - Carla Gordon Carla Gordon 800 S. Meadows Pkwy., Ste. 700 Reno, NV 89521 (775) 826-1134 • www.amfam.com

Help with Houses Anthony Biagi 10659 Professional Cir. • Reno, NV 89521 (775) 393-9478 • www.helpwithhouses.com Independent Consultant Doterra Essential Oils Jasmin Kready Reno, NV 89521 (775) 335-9547 • www.mydoterra.com/jasmin India Kabab & Curry Bishan Singh 1091 S. Virginia St. • Reno, NV 89502 (775) 348-6222 • www.indiakababcurry.com

Armstrong Teasdale, LLP Bret Meich • (775) 322-7400 50 W. Liberty St., Ste. 950 Reno, NV 89501

Jenuane Communities, LLC Darci Hendrix 10625 Double R. Blvd. • Reno, NV 89521 (775) 473-4215 • www.jcommunities.com

Bay Equity Home Loans Jerald Saffle • (775) 313-9192 9480 Gateway Dr., Ste. 200 Reno, NV 89521 www.bayequityhomeloans.com/reno

Martin Marietta Materials Rick Comeaux • (775) 636-9532 11059 State Route 445 • Sparks, NV 89441 www.martinmariettamaterials.com

Celtic Bank Jerry Murphy 2801 Juliann Way • Reno, NV 89509 (775) 721-5444 • www.celticbank.com

Mike Wells Real Estate Mike Wells P.O. Box 51833 • Sparks, NV 89435 (775) 742-0490

CKRC Hobbies Jason Copeland 1110 S. Wells Ave. • Reno, NV 89502 (775) 786-7733 • www.ckrccrawlers.com

Milan Institute of Cosmetology Lori Denham 1050 Matley Ln. • Reno, NV 89502 (775) 784-7171 • www.milaninstitute.edu

Club Cal Neva Dennis O’Brien P.O. Box 2071 • Reno, NV 89505 (775) 323-1046 • www.clubcalneva.com

Fatburger Paul Pryor 2870 Northtown Ln. • Reno, NV 89512 (775) 359-1661 • http://www.fatburger.com Fatburger Paul Pryor 13963 S. Virginia St. Ste. 901 • Reno, NV 89521 (775) 853-5454 • http://www.fatburger.com Galaxy Luxury + IMAX Aaron Simms 1170 Scheels Dr. • Sparks, NV 89434 (253) 905-8335 • www.galaxytheatres.com

Rainshadow Community Charter High School Steve West 121 Vesta St. • Reno, NV 89502 (775) 322-5566 • http:/rainshadowcchs.org Redfield Suites John Masquelier 219 Redfield Pkwy. • Reno, NV 89509 (775) 762-6422 • www.redfieldsuites.com Renewed Health and Wellness Amber Snow 15 McCabe Dr., Ste. 203 • Reno, NV 89511 (775) 853-7669 • www.renewed-health.org Silver State International Rick Greene 2255 Larkin Cir. • Sparks, NV 89431 (775) 685-6000 • www.ssitrucks.com The Embroidery Doctor Brett Edmunds 50 E. Greg St. • Sparks, NV 89431 (775) 358-5151

Mon Bertolucci Real Estate Management Mon Bertolucci Reno, NV 89521 • (661) 742-9744 NSE HI TECH ANTI-AGING Tom Masterson 5385 Wilmington Ct. • Reno, NV 89511 (775) 849-1234 • www.kame.nsproducts.com

The Solace Tree Emilio Parga PO Box 2944 • Reno, NV 89509 (775) 324-7723 • www.solacetree.org

One Nevada Credit Union Wanida Black 57 Damonte Ranch Pkwy., Ste. D Reno, NV 89521

U See It Network Leanne Rempp Reno, NV 89521 (775) 848-7101 • www.useeitnetwork.com

Paradise Cove Fun Center Cindy Fraser • (775) 851-7232 9475 Double R Blvd., Ste. 16 • Reno, NV 89521 www.paradisecovefuncenter.com

Warfield Residential Design Jason Warfield 3100 Mill St., Ste. 216 • Reno, NV 89502 (775) 324-3327 • www.warfieldrd.com

Personalized Products and Gifts Don Crawford • (800) 668-7442 216 Lemon Dr., Ste. 317 • Reno, NV 89506

Wellness Ideas Network, LLC Kent Graham 8644 18th Hole Trail • Reno, NV 89523 (775) 657-9624 • www.win-rx.com

Costa Vida Katie Hofheins • (775) 825-0405 4965 Virginia St. • Reno, NV 89502

Dickson Realty Joyce Trombley • (775) 287-4901 1030 Caughlin Crossing • Reno, NV 89519 www.joycetrombley.com

new members

The First Tee of Northern Nevada Chris Dewar 1575 Delucchi Ln., Ste. 104 • Reno, NV 89502 (775) 851-2332 www.thefirstteenorthernnevada.org

Coffeebar Greg Buchheister 682 Mount Rose Hwy. • Reno, NV 89509 (775) 800-1090 • www.coffeebarreno.com

Dara Security Vallery LaBarre • (775) 622-5386 10580 N. McCarran Blvd., #115-337 Reno, NV 89523 • www.darasecurity.com

Peterbilt Truck Parts & Equipment Mike Altimus 2272 Larkin Cir. • Sparks, NV 89431 (775) 359-8840 • www.peterbilttpe.com Premium Lawn & Landscapes/ Elite Curb & Concrete Frank Torres • (775) 830-9864 Sparks, NV 89436 • www.premlands.com Pressed 4 Time Kevin Denney • (775) 284-6350 Sparks, NV 89431 www.pressed4time.com/130

Wings Lifecoaching Jayde Gilmore Sparks, NV 89434 (775) 240-7238 • www.lifecoaching.com Wood-Fire Roasted Coffee Company Tim Curry 30 Ohm Pl., Ste. 2 • Reno, NV 89502 (775) 856-2033