DECEMBER 2015
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DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS is Northern Nevada’s premier annual economic conference, providing business and civic leaders with insight and perspectives that shape sound decision-making in the year ahead.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND COMMUNICATION EXCELLENCE 2015 Chamber P.A.C.E Leadership Class Graduates Congratulations to the below on completing the P.A.C.E Leadership Program!
With over 700 attendees, DIRECTIONS is the largest business event in the area featuring companies, non-profits and community leaders from across the region. DIRECTIONS provides a platform for discussion within our business community that gives attendees a better plan for tomorrow. Join us for electric discussions, meet potential clients and be seen at the largest business event in Northern Nevada. Whether you’re a networking pro, a business owner or a newly formed organization, DIRECTIONS has the resources and people that you need. Come together with fellow Chamber members and community leaders to find exactly what you are looking for. By becoming a sponsor at DIRECTIONS 2016, your organization will not only have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and business and community leaders, but your attendance will also assist in cultivating your business image as promoting the future of Nevada and growth in our region. For Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities contact Leslie @ LMasterpool@TheChamberNV.org or (775) 636-9559.
Alysia Peters, We Olive Wine Bar Amanda La Torre, Saint Mary’s Fitness Center Ana Flores, Circus Circus Breeze Trebelhorn, Circus Circus Brittina Kogon Hill, Boys & Girls Club Callie Caddell, Renown Christina Vantine, Circus Circus Danielle Hammons, American Heart Association Darren Wise, Wells Fargo Bank Heather Sudano, Intuit Jamie DeBates, Benefit Resource Group Kimberly Rials, Community Services Agency Michael Mellberg, Larry Bigler CPA Michael Santiago, Career College of Northern Nevada Michael Schweitzer, Sierra Air Michal Eckman, Waste Management Patty Umana, Sierra Nevada Job Corps Robert McLaughlin, Career College of Northern Nevada Sarah Sperber, Sky Dance Studio Sonia Folsom, Truckee Meadows Water Authority Susana Alcala, Greater Nevada Mortgage
2016 BOARD OF DIRECTOR CANDIDATES The Chamber is proud to announce eight new candidates for the Board of Directors. These men and women will join the board starting January 1, 2016. (See page 2 for a list of current board members) They are: Linda Bissett – NV Energy Glenn Carano – Silver Legacy Steve Cerocke – IQ Technology Systems Lisa Jansen – Nugget Resort
Jim New – TMCC Darrell Plummer – Sierra Nevada Properties Vick Wowo – Whitney Peak Tom Young – Great Basin Brewing
Danny DeLaRosa, United Federal Credit Union, will serve as Chair of the Board. The Board of Directors is the governing body of The Chamber and is comprised of individuals representing the many diverse businesses and industries representing our membership in Northern Nevada.
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