JANUARY 2015
www.thechambernv.org
ONNECTION Directions coming this February The Chamber, Northern Nevada’s largest business organization and the region’s leading advocate for businesses and economic vitality, is pleased to present “Directions 2015 – Engines of Change: Disruption – Innovation – Job Creation” on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the Silver Legacy. The Chamber anticipates an attendance upwards of 800 Chamber members, business and community leaders, local elected officials, and industry associates to the annual forum. As an organization dedicated to the growth and prosperity of our area, you will be an ideal partner for “DIRECTIONS 2015 – Engines of Change”. With this year’s speakers talking about the potential and future of our region, you should be in attendance! Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval
RTKL Associates Global architecture, planning, and design firm for redevelopment Greg Yager, RTKL Associates John Ruggieri RTKL Associates Jon C Porter, Porter Gordon Silver
Engines of Change Disruption—Innovation—Job Creation As the region’s premier economic forecast and strategic planning conference… …you don’t want to miss it!
Jeremy Aguero Applied Analysis
February 5, 2015 7:30AM—12:30PM Silver Legacy
Mike Kazmierski EDAWN Jon Ralston Political Commentator We hope that you will support the DIRECTIONS 2015 by becoming a sponsor for this event. If you choose to sponsor DIRECTIONS, your organization will receive exposure through many avenues including but not limited to program materials, media coverage, and the attending audience.
Lt. Col. (ret.) Warren Rapp Nevada Advanced Autonomous Systems Innovation Center, UNR
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.
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Exhibit Booths $1,000
EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY 16, 2015
Sponsorships $5,000+
$70 member/$90 nonmember
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Programs Coordi nator The Chamber LM asterpool @TheChamberNV.org (775) 636-9559
Purchase online at www.TheChamberNV.org
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 • Membership Luncheons
• New Member Orientation • Biz Talk Blender • Ribbon Cuttings
• DIRECTIONS • The Morning Spark
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 • Sponsorships
• Business Referral • Email New Member Promotion • Member Events Calendar
• Directory Listing • Chamber Lobby Advertising • Custom Publication Advertising
Events & Sponsorship Looking to build your brand? Sponsoring a chamber event helps you reach a key business to business demographic and community leaders. • Annual Golf Tournament • Chamber 101
• B.E.S.T. Kids Program • DIRECTIONS
• Monthly Luncheons • Biz Talk Blender
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CHAMBER CONNECTION | JANUARY 2015
message from the executive director 775-636-9550 | www.thechambernv.org CHAMBER BOARD OFFICERS: Sarah Sommers – Chair of the Board Solutions At Work Jim McClenahan – Past Chair UNR College of Business Danny DeLaRosa – Chair Elect United Federal Credit Union Mike Hix – Treasurer First Independent Bank Len Stevens – Executive Director The Chamber BOARD MEMBERS: Nik Antone Wells Fargo Josh Bartella Microsoft Greg Boyer Renown Health
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appy New Year to all of our Chamber Members! I am so excited to welcome in 2015; but before I jump the gun I want to thank the 2014 Chair of the Board, Jim McClenahan of University of Nevada, Reno, College of Business and the 2014 Board of Directors, especially those terming off this year. Jim’s leadership, as well as the concentrated involvement of our board, proved to guide us to new heights and prepare us for a fantastic 2015. Members will benefit from numerous changes in the upcoming year! Our new 2015 Board Chair, Sarah Sommers of Solutions At Work, has been deeply involved with The Chamber for the last several years. Sarah has hit the ground running so our members will see instant added value through our events and programs. Five new board members rounds out our 2015 Board to 22 total voting directors.
We are planning a NEW business trade fair, implementing a Young Entrepreneur Program, and, most importantly, unveiling our Choose Chamber awareness program. There will also be many other opportunities for new and expanded events. We will continue our popular programming such as Morning Spark, BizTalk Blender and the monthly Alive After 5 mixers at The Chamber. So, hold on to your hat! My staff and I are excited to serve you in the New Year. Whenever you need help in your business, don’t forget to Choose Chamber!
Len Stevens, Executive Director, The Chamber
Estella Gutierrez TMCC Bill Hughes Peppermill Doug Knuth UNR Athletics Kimberly Kuntz Noble Studios Helen Lidholm Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center John Maher Reno-Gazette Journal Dennis McGovern Legends at Sparks Marina Marily Mora Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Alan Olive Northern Nevada Medical Center Ann Silver JOIN, Inc. Kris Wells AT&T Abbi Whitaker The Abbi Agency Steve Wolstenholme Grand Sierra Resort Brad Woodring NV Energy LIAISONS: Steve Anderson EDAWN Joe Bozsik YPN Windy Culver Molezzo Leadership Reno Sparks Heather Lunsford Leadership Reno Sparks Linda Meissen Realtors Jake Pereira UNR ASUN
chamber member spotlight
Tim Crowley Crowley & Ferrato Public Affairs
We are navigators of the vast and the complex, translators of the nuanced and the personal. We are facilitators and simplifiers, the tenacious, wide-smiling orchestrators of health plans, human resources, payroll, benefits administration, insurance in all its dizzying forms, a PEO and so much more. These things, as eccentric as this might sound, are our passion. They fascinate and define us. Ours is a wisdom gleaned from careers inside these industries, an unblinking acumen that enables us to be amplifiers of opportunity and your ability to thrive. We are a vigilant extension of you and your values, your keener eyes and your most-attuned ears. We help you keep your promises, protect your assets, realize greater efficiencies, and take exceptional care of the people who matter to you. Because it is through the realization of your dreams, through the unlocking of your own unique potential that we, ourselves, are truly fulfilled. We give our absolute best so that you can enjoy being yours.
You can be better than you were yesterday, better than you were last year. Better prepared. Better informed. Better inspired. Better protected and better connected. You can be better represented, supported and understood. You can be better at seeing the road ahead and seizing its possibilities. Better at solving problems, at calculating your risks, at covering your backside, at complying with the important stuff, at keeping up your end of the bargain, at sweating the details, at crossing all those T’s and dotting all those I’s, at empowering your people, at taking real care of business and, yes, at dreaming bigger. You can be so much better being everything you need to be because we are here to help. Understand what better looks like for you by calling our team at 775828-7420 or finding us on-line at www.clarkandassoc.com and www. mysolutionsatwork.com.
Clark & Associates. Solutions At Work. Altus Insurance Group. Be Better.
Steve Stegmeir Chamber Ambassadors Kris Wells WIN CHAMBER STAFF:
upcoming events
Len Stevens Executive Director Tray Abney Director of Government Relations Joy Heuer Community & Information Manager
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Jennifer Jones Finance/Administration Manager Susan Robinson Events Coordinator Leslie Masterpool Programs Coordinator
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Sandy Ammerman Membership Relations Laurie Pettyjohn Membership Sales Angela Magner Membership Sales Varney Padgett Membership Sales
NOTE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 Alive After 5 (see page 4 for more details) 5-6:30pm The Chamber Office @ 449 S. Virginia FREE for members! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 DIRECTIONS 2015 (see cover for more details) 7am-1pm; Silver Legacy Resort and Casino Members: $70; Nonmembers: $90 PLEASE RSVP – Register at thechambernv.org For more information on any of these events, please contact Leslie Masterpool: lmasterpool@thechambernv.org
Thank you to our 2015 Corporate Sponsors for your involvement and support of The Chamber.
NOVEMBER
new members Artisanal Mezcals Eduardo Reyes • (775) 200-6293
6490 C Longley Lane, Ste 130 • Reno, NV 89511 Bargains ‘N’ Dealz Damian Wader • (415) 900-9987 125 W. Plumb Lane • Reno, NV 89502 Beth Cooney Individual Membership • (775) 544-6026 2871 Billie Dove Ct. • Sparks, NV 89436 Corporate Caterers of Reno Carol Gospodnetich • (775) 771-5059 5303 Louie Lane • Reno, NV 89511 Creative Gardens CJ Sanders • (775) 972-0841 900 S. Rock Blvd. • Sparks, NV 89431 D4 Advanced Media John Dunlap • (775) 636-9986 140 W Huffaker #506 • Reno, NV 89511 Damonte Ranch Commerce Center
ribbon cuttings
CHAMBER CONNECTION | JANUARY 2015
Axia Home Loans
High Sierra Brewery
Paterno Insurance
Reno Provisions
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Teresa Di Loreto-Long • (775) 359-3000 985 Damonte Ranch Pkwy., Ste. 310 • Reno, NV 89521 Doug McQuide - State Farm Insurance Doug McQuide • (775) 336-1752 7675 S. Viriginia St., Ste E • Reno, NV 89511 Farmers Insurance - Houk Insurance Agency Steven Houk • (775) 351-1200 1281 Baring Blvd. • Sparks, NV 89434 HomeGate Realty of Nevada Tina Spencer • (775) 284-4663 1955 Baring Blvd. • Sparks, NV 89434 Honors Academy of Literature
COSTA DEL SOL
Andi Morency • (775) 737-4084
Irish Crystal Co. Wade Browne • (775) 826-5000 1274 E. Plumb Ln., Ste. D • Reno, NV 89502
On Ho Hote e lid l ay !
195 N. Arlington Ave. • Reno, NV 89501
Chamber Discoveries
with The Chamber
MH Insurance Associates, Inc - Allstate Mitch Harrigan • (775) 329-5523 500 W. Plumb Ln, Ste B • Reno, NV 89509 Packsize, LLC Mike Nederhouser • (801) 870-3317 6440 S. Wasatch Dr. • Salt Lake City, UT 84121 PF Chang’s China Bistro Stacee Soter • (775) 825-9812 5180 Kietzke Lane • Reno, NV 89511 QCS - Quality Control Systems
Costa del Sol
Departing November 3, 2015
Highlights: • Round trip scheduled airfare • Round trip transfers between airports and hotels • 7 nights First Class Accomodations • Includes breakfast daily and 5 dinners • Discovery Program Guide • Full day tour of Seville • Tour of Ronda
Mario Licciardi • (775) 359-1691 61 Continental Dr., Ste 200 • Reno, NV 89509 Sage Dental Care Annie Kim • (775) 677-0790 1080 North Hills Blvd #150 • Reno, NV 89506 Sierra Nevada Properties - Dawn Sarantakis Dawn Sarantakis • (775) 636-8315 6990 S. McCarran Blvd., Ste 300 • Reno, NV 89509 Sierra Nevada Properties - Joe Cambra
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CHAMBER CONNECTION | JANUARY 2015
2015 best places to work
Chamber Marketing Opportunities
Chamber Email Blast
These single E-blasts are sent Tuesday – Friday of each week to over 3,500 individual email addresses. E-blasts must be scheduled at least 3 weeks before the send date and availability is based on a first come, first serve basis.
Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the 2015 Northern Nevada Best Places to Work! Join over 40 communities in the United States by participating in our regions 8th annual Best Places to Work Awards Program. There is no cost to participate! •
THE CONTEST IS OPEN TO COMPANIES WITH 15 OR MORE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES IN THE REGION.
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PRIVATE AND PUBLIC COMPANIES, GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFITS ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE.
Brought to you by: • Northern Nevada Human Resources • The Chamber • Microsoft • University of Nevada- College of Business • Kelly Services • Prologistix • The Carson City Chamber • The Carson Valley Chamber • Nevada Association of Employers • Reno Gazette Journal Nominations close January 30th and the celebration event will be April 30th at the Peppermill starting at 6pm.
$100 per blast email /$50 for non-profits
10% discount with more scheduled runs in advance
The Chamber invites you to THE first "Alive After 5" of 2015! For this event The Chamber has partnered with fellow members for super food and drinks. Also, come meet the 2015 Chamber Board of Directors. Bring your business cards AND any guests and come join us for networking and connecting with fellow members.
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If you are interested in purchasing an e-blast, please contact Joy via email jheuer@thechambernv.org or phone at (775) 636-9560.
Community Calendar
Discount Program
Let The Chamber help your business expand its customer base by offering exclusive discounts to your fellow Chamber members. MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS help promote your business by increasing the number of Chamber members doing business with other Chamber members. Provide exclusive discounts on your products and/or services You set the discount rate and expiration date FREE to enroll as a Chamber member
Did you know as a chamber member you can advertise your event on our community calendar? You can! STEPS:
Access your Membership login
Upload event information
Have a great turn out for your event!
FREE to enroll as a Chamber member
If you are would like access to the Member To Member discount or the Community Calendar, please contact Sandy at sammerman@thechambernv.org or by phone at (775) 636-9550.
Alive After 5
Super Start to 2015
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Morning Spark The Morning Spark is a morning business class/presentation for members and busy professionals. The Morning Spark is put on by Chamber members, ensuring highly acclaimed speakers who share the latest business trends, training and development with fellow members. The Morning Spark is a business development & training program designed for professionals and business owners on the go.
Information Date & February 10th SCORE: Legalization/Licensing for a New Business topics: April 14th ActionCoach: 11 Ways to Double Customer Base in 4 weeks June 9th MarkUBiz: Cross Media Marketing August 11th WebSmith Group: Protecting, Managing and Marketing your On-Line Reputation
DATE: Thursday, January 29, 2015 TIME: 5:00pm to 6:30pm LOCATION: The Chamber, 449 South Virginia St.
October 13th Dara Security: Small Business Security: What You Need to Know November 10th TBD
Time:
7:30AM to 9:00AM
Location: The Chamber 449 S. Virginia St. Reno RSVP:
TheChamberNV.org
NOTE: payment due day of event
Price Members: $5.00 This is a FREE event for Chamber Members Please RSVP at TheChamberNV.org or call (775) 636-9550
Non Members: $15.00