FEBRUARY 2015
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ONNECTION Reduce your operating costs and expand your business exclusively through The Chamber. The Chamber prides itself on finding business cost saving benefits for all members. 2015 cost savings benefits include: Save 15%-25% annually on items most frequently purchased. Chamber members are automatically enrolled- for questions contact Alex Fuller at (775) 674-4455. Expand your customer base by offering an exclusive discount to your fellow Chamber members while you and your employees can save. To enroll, feel free to use our online registration or contact Sandy Ammerman, Member Relations at sammerman@thechambernv.org. Members of The Chamber receive preferential free business counseling. For more information, contact SCORE at (775) 784-4436 or visit them at www.score-reno.org.
Members of The Chamber receive a free prescription drug card good at 56,000 pharmacies nationwide good for up to 75% off of most name brand and generic prescriptions. Constant Contact brings you a great way to connect and engage with your customers. Members of The Chamber get up to 25% off their Constant Contact account. Visit www.chamberprogram@constantcontact.com or (800) 221-2793. Receive two complimentary Hotline Calls from NAE providing expert answers to your human resource-related questions. For more information, contact NAE at (775) 329-4241 or visit them at www.nae-online.org. Small business members receive access to more than 5,000 pages of small business toolkits, discounts to affinity partners such as FedEx and Monster, and members-only information on key policies impacting small businesses. New in 2015, Chamber members are eligible to participate in The Chamber’s corporate rental program with Enterprise & National. Business Travel XZ54501: National flat rate of $38/day; Enterprise flat rate of $33/day. Leisure Travel XZ54502: Nationals rates 10% off published rates; Enterprise rates 5% off published rates. Northern Nevada Business Weekly is offering a Chamber member rate of $39 for the first year of a yearlong subscription to the weekly publication. Call (775) 770-1173 to get signed up. The Chamber Benefits Program offers are subject to change. Every effort is made by The Chamber to present special products and services as accurate and up to date as possible. Please note guidelines, deadlines & restrictions of each offer.
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 connections, 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 | FEBRUARY 2015
message from the executive director 775-636-9550 | www.thechambernv.org
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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
I am so excited to share details about DIRECTIONS 2015 with you! This will be the most informative program ever presented. This year’s theme, Engines of Change: Disruption-Innovation-Job Creation, simply says it all. DIRECTIONS is about bringing together disruptive innovators and thought leaders to share their insights on the industries, trends and business concepts that offer amazing potential to lead our community and state through this vital economic recovery. This year’s event is a ground-breaking, game changing, idea-networking event that offers the opportunity to stretch your thinking and boost your creative capacity. Smart companies reap what
they sow. If your organization isn’t digging deep enough on a regular basis to recognize the wealth of revenue-producing opportunities that may be hiding just below the strategic surface, you could be shortchanging your stakeholders – and your company’s future – out of a powerful harvest that can make all the difference to your bottom line. Please join hundreds of attendees at the largest business event in Northern Nevada for a day of Disruption, Innovation and Job Creation. This is one of the reasons that almost 2,000 businesses 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 Steve Stegmeir Chamber Ambassadors Kris Wells WIN
chamber member spotlight
Tim Crowley Crowley & Ferrato Public Affairs
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Len Stevens Executive Director Tray Abney Director of Government Relations
Jennifer Jones Finance/Administration Manager Susan Robinson Events Coordinator
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 DIRECTIONS 2015 (see page 3 for more details) 7am-1pm; Silver Legacy Resort and Casino Members: $80; Nonmembers: $100 LAST CHANCE TO GET TICKETS! PLEASE RSVP – Register at thechambernv.org TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Morning Spark: “Cross Media Marketing” presented by MarkUBiz (see page 4 for more details) 7:30-9am The Chamber Office @ 449 S. Virginia $5 for Members; $25 for Non-Members
Leslie Masterpool Programs Coordinator Sandy Ammerman Membership Relations Laurie Pettyjohn Membership Sales Angela Magner Membership Sales Varney Padgett Membership Sales Maria Martinez Intern from UNR
“PEOs play a key role in helping small businesses grow and thrive, and now Congress has recognized and codified a key element of that role so that even more small businesses can benefit from the services and expertise PEOs provide,” said NAPEO President and CEO Pat Cleary. “The economic data proves that small businesses using a PEO grow faster, have lower employee turnover, and are much less likely to go out of business. We are thrilled that Congress has now passed this legislation to formally recognize and certify PEOs so that small business owners have the assurance they need to let a PEO handle employment tax issues along with back office administrative and HR tasks while they focus on running a successful business.” Understand what a PEO can do for your company by calling our team at 775-828-7420 or find us online at www.clarkandassoc.com and www.mysolutionsatwork.com.
Clark & Associates. Solutions At Work. Altus Insurance Group. Be Better.
upcoming events
CHAMBER STAFF:
Joy Heuer Community & Information Manager
A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is an integrated approach that helps you control your benefit costs, ensure adequate coverage for your business, navigate complex employment regulations, manage your payroll and provide exceptional service for you and your employees. A PEO offers a suite of HR services that small businesses may not be able to cost effectively administer on their own. PEOs are able to group companies together to gain economies of scale and buying power for benefits and workers’ compensation insurance. To bring this service to our clients, Solutions At Work and Clark & Associates has joined forces with A Plus Benefits, a leader in PEO services in the Inter-Mountain Western Region. Together, we solve problems in the area of Human Resources, Workers’ Compensation, Risk Management, Employee Benefits and Payroll. Our goal is to increase your profitability by maximizing employee productivity, reducing time spent on transactional HR, reduce employment related liability and ultimately reduce labor costs while offering great benefits to your employees.
Thank you to our 2015 Corporate Sponsors for your involvement and support of The Chamber.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Brown Bag Lunch with MarkUBiz “What is Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? 11:30am-12:30pm The Chamber Office @ 449 S. Virginia FREE RSVP required. Please visit markubizseminars.com THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Alive After 5 (see page 4 for more details) 5-6:30pm The Chamber Office @ 449 S. Virginia FREE for members!
For more information on any of these events, please visit www.TheChamberNV.org
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DECEMBER
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American Medflight/Reno Flying Service John Burruel • (775) 856-5800 PO Box 10166 • Reno, NV 89510
Picasso & Wine Alissa Woods • (775) 360-6135 148 Vassar St. • Reno, NV 89502
Best Western Airport Plaza Hotel Crystal Backes • (775) 348-6370 1981 Terminal Way • Reno, NV 89502
Residence Inn by Marriott Jared Souther • (775) 853-8800 9845 Gateway Dr. • Reno, NV 89521
BJG Architecture & Engineering George Ghusn • (775) 827-1010 449 S. Virginia St., Ste 400, Reno, NV 89501
SoSu TV Corporation Dana Hatjakes • (775) 200-6509 800 Haskell St. • Reno, NV 89509
CarMax Dennis Hayes • (775) 852-1594 35 Auto Center Dr. • Reno, NV 89511
StartHuman Amber Barnes • (775) 622-4730 140 Washington St., Ste 220 • Reno, NV 89503
Chamber Discoveries Scott McKeever • (800) 339-7781 1300 E. Shaw Ave., Ste 127 • Fresno, CA 93710
Subway Jessika Branch • (775) 657-6287 1585 S. Virginia St. • Reno, NV 89502
Claim Jumper Brian Lillo • (775) 829-0200 4905 S. Virginia St. • Reno, NV 89502
Tyche Fine Art Ryan Bush • (775) 240-6323 2195 S. Virginia St. • Reno, NV 89502
Consign & Design Unlimited Mary Ann Decker • (775) 825-1003 321 E. Moana Ln. • Reno, NV 89502
We Olive & Wine Bar Alysia Peters • (775) 453-4655 4991 S. Virginia St., Unit B • Reno, NV 89502
Costar Group Chase Houston • (775) 225-5028 PO Box 19621 • Reno, NV 89511
Whisperjet Helicopters Geoff Hall • (425) 633-0899 1880 Gentry Way, Hgr 2 • Reno, NV 89502
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!
Lieutenant Governor Mark Hutchison
February 5, 2015 7:30AM—12:30PM Silver Legacy
Jeremy Aguero Applied Analysis Jon Ralston Political Commentator Lt. Col. (ret.) Warren Rapp Nevada Advanced Autonomous Systems Innovation Center University of Nevada, Reno RTKL Associates Global architecture,
planning, and design firm for redevelopment Greg Yager, RTKL Associates John Ruggieri RTKL Associates Jon C Porter, Porter Gordon Silver
Mike Kazmierski EDAWN
www.TheChamberNV.org
TICKETS
SPONSORSHIPS Sponsorships $1,000+
$80 member/$100 non-member At the door—$100 member/ $110 non-member
L e s l i e M a s te r p o o l
Programs Coordi nator The Chamber LM asterpool @TheChamberNV.org (775) 636-9559
Purchase online at www.TheChamberNV.org
D & L Tile, Inc. Steve Boucher • (775) 826-7048 111 Linden St. • Reno, NV 89502 Fallon Auto Mall Tim Mitchell • (775) 423-2171 1351 West Williams Ave. • Fallon, NV 89406 Farmers Insurance - Denise Hollenbaugh Agency Denise Hollenabugh • (775) 240-6262 9640 S. McCarran Blvd., Ste 200 • Reno, NV 89523 Farmers Insurance - Jennifer Huang Agency Jennifer Huang • (775) 525-5901 9640 S. McCarran Blvd., Ste 200 • Reno, NV 89523
iZonContent Consulting Group Kevin Ghiasi • (775) 234-2342 1 S. Liberty St., #600 • Reno, NV 89501
On Ho Hote e lid l ay !
Farmers Insurance - Mark Berglund Mark Berglund • (775) 771-9120 9640 S. McCarran Blvd., #200 • Reno, NV 89523
COSTA DEL SOL
Chamber Discoveries
with The Chamber
Janet Pirozzi - Individual Membership Janet Pirozzi • (775) 846-8367 142 Bell St. • Reno, NV 89503 Karol Hines Consulting Karol Hines • (775) 762-8312 4800 Sky Mountain Circle • Reno, NV 89523 Maccabee Arms, LTD. Sharon Orem • (775) 384-2969 2105 Kietzke Ln • Reno, NV 89502 Madole Construction Co. Inc Sean Madole • (775) 737-4414 305 US Hwy 395 North • Washoe Valley, NV 89704
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
Marketing Tip of the Month
MC2 Wealth Solutions Bob Morales • (775) 825-3001 679 Sierra Rose Drive - Ste. B • Reno, NV 89511
Most businesses think of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) like it’s the wizard in the Wizard of Oz: Our website ranks, because someone does something, somehow behind the scenes. In reality, SEO boils down to one core component... Content!
Nevada Museum of Art Amanda Horn • (775) 329-3333 160 W. Liberty St. • Reno, NV 89501
Take Action! Writing an article is the best way to start with SEO. Answer these questions and you will have a perfect blog on any topic: 1. What is it? (define the service, product, topic) 2. Why shoud the reader care? (make it personal!) 3. How can they do it themselves? (empower them) 4. How can you help the reader? (clear call to action)
Orest Logistics, Inc. Dawn Walker • (866) 810-9515 1871 Deming Way • Sparks, NV 89431 Picasso & Wine Alissa Woods • (775) 360-6664 13925 S. Virginia St., Ste 248 • Reno, NV 89511
MarkUBiz.com 888-354-6196 We get you business, because we get your business!
Starting at $2,599 if booked by February 28, 2015 For more information, please contact
Jennifer Jones at (775) 636-9553
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CHAMBER CONNECTION | FEBRUARY 2015
PACE LEADERSHIP
Alive After 5 Sweet Indulgences The Chamber invites you to Alive After 5! For this event The Chamber has partnered with fellow members for sweet treats and sips. Bring your business cards AND guests and come join us for networking and making new connections!
Professional Achievement Communication Excellence Fee is : $595 for Chamber Members -Eleanor Roosevelt
This Chamber of Commerce program is a 9 month leadership and employee development program that revolves around communication skills, professional development and community engagement. Led by Jeffrey Benjamin from Breakthrough Training, the PACE program features “hands-on” training with leadership and team building exercises designed to foster communication skills for real world use. The program is designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, supervisors, and key company team members. The course offers a flexible schedule and each class is designed around interactive, hands-on exercises that build a strong foundation of communication and critical thinking skills that are necessary for strong leadership. • Inroduction to Leadership - Module 1, April 1 • Leadership and Personal Development - Module 2, April 15 • Community Awareness & Involvement - Module 3, May 6 • Government Affairs & Interaction - Module 4, May 20 • Mastering Your Communication - Module 5, June, 10 • Education Systems - Module 6, July 15 • Business Development - Module 7, August 12 • The Unlimited Power of Teamwork - Module 8, September 9 • Productive Media Interaction - Module 9, October 7 • Leadership Luncheon Reports - Module 10, November 18 • Leadership Graduation Ceremony - Module 11, December 02
Eats, Treats and Beverages Sponsored By:
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Strengthen Your Personal Leadership
PACE Leadership Modules:
DATE: Thursday, February 26, 2015 TIME: 5pm to 6:30pm LOCATION: The Chamber, 449 South Virginia St.
“An ounce of action, is worth a ton of theory”
PACE Leadership 2015
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Applications Accepted are 4 Hours • Must Attend all Modules
• Modules
• Download the Application & Full Program Description at: www.thechambernv.org/the-chamber /leadership • For More Information and to Submit Your Application Contact Leslie at The Chamber at (775) 636-9559
Facilitated By:
Jeffrey Benjamin
This is a FREE event for Chamber Members Please RSVP at TheChamberNV.org or call (775) 636-9552.
www.TheChamberNV.org
CLASSOF2015
Angie Gonzalez Grant Thornton
Jessica Sutton US Bank
Ayse Caglar
Jessie Rich-Greer
Billie Augustine
Katherine Hoffman
Renown Health AT&T
Brian Wacker Wood Rodgers
Danny Mireles REMSA
David Sirna Jr. Umpqua Bank
Dugan Hadler PK Electrical
Hellen Barclay Wells Fargo
Jacki Hallerbach Reno-Tahoe YPN
Jennifer Batchelder Washoe County School District
Jennifer O’Harra Minor Advertising
Jennifer Van Pelt
Honors Academy of Literature
Greer Group
Fennemore Craig
Kelly Buda
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Lance Ferrato
Nevada Gaming Control Board
Leah Goldman
Benefit Resource Group
Lisa Pistone Saint Mary’s
Luanne Oroszi NV Energy
Lucy McGuire
First Independent Bank
Mayte Castro
United Federal Credit Union
Michael Ondelacy
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
Michael Stander Regus Group
Morgan Lenzora
Peppermill
Nicole Besaw
Nevada State Bank
Patricia Tucker
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Terri Ward
Northern Nevada Medical Center
Russell Pedersen
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
Sarah Johns
KOLO Television
Thomas White
University of Nevada, Reno
Trevor Howell
Bosma Group
Trevor Rowley Ladera Ventures
Wendy Brown
Hometown Health
William Rulla
Reno Police Department
Gretchen Sawyer
TMCC Foundation