MARCH 2015
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Nominations Open for Chamber Recognition Awards The Chamber strives to recognize those outstanding organizations and individuals in our community that make a difference. From the smallest business to the largest non-profit, we accept nominations for members and determine who will be honored for making an impact in Northern Nevada at our annual Recognition Awards Luncheon. Chamber members are constantly providing new services, starting new initiatives and programs to improve our quality of life. So we ask you, members of our community, to nominate candidates for the following awards sponsored by United Federal Credit Union. Nominees must be Chamber members in good standing at the time of the Recognition Luncheon. To verify organization membership, visit our Business Directory on The Chamber website.
The prestigious Raymond I. Smith Civic Leader of the Year Award is also honored at the luncheon. This award, honoring an exceptional community leader, was created in memory of a precedent-setting pioneer in terms of corporate philanthropy and the growth of business in Northern Nevada. Having been awarded since 1965, the Raymond I. Smith Award is being presented for the 50th year in 2015. Don’t miss an opportunity to celebrate our business community! Join The Chamber for our Annual Recognition Luncheon on May 13th from 11:30AM to 1:30PM at the Peppermill Resort Casino! Tickets are $30 for Chamber members ($50 Non-members) and can be purchased online at The Chamber’s website www.TheChamberNV.org ($240 for tables of 8 also available). Call us at (775) 636-9550 for more information!
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.
2015 Recognition Luncheon is sponsored by:
Community Spirit Award This award recognizes a business that has used their organization to make a difference in the community.
Presenting Sponsor
Awards Sponsor
Business of the Year Award This award recognizes a business that demonstrated sustained success and has also established their business as an integral support 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. After nomination, each organization will be contacted for more information on their mission and initiatives. Upon tallying the results and putting the information to a committee, two finalists are selected for each award. These finalists will be recognized and the winner announced at The Chamber’s Annual Recognition Luncheon sponsored by NV Energy.
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.
2014 Recognition Lunch Honorees (l to r) Nonprofit of the Year: Assistance League of Reno-Sparks Community Spirit Award: CAMPO Member of the Year: Robin Krueger Small Business of the Year: A Master Mechanic Large Business of the Year: Office Depot
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