MAY 2015
The Chamber is honored to announce the finalists for the 2015 Chamber Recognition Luncheon Raymond I. Smith Civic Leader of the Year: • Ascuaga Family Nonprofit of the Year: • KNPB • Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows • Northern Nevada HOPES Community Spirit of the Year: • Dolan Auto Group • Rounds Bakery • Riverwalk Association Small Business of the Year: • MarkUBiz • Marked Studios • AVA Logistics Large Business of the Year: • United Federal Credit Union • Noble Studios • Peppermill Resort and Casino Other awards that will be presented are: • Business Impact of the Year • Chamber Member of the Year • Leadership Reno Sparks Distinguished Alumni 2015, Cheree Boteler Class of 2009 This year, a record number of nominations were submitted and we would like to thank everyone who took the time to participate in this process.
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Be a part of GROWING The Chamber! Each year in May, we ask our membership for referrals of businesses who are not yet members of The Chamber. Please take a moment to review who you do business with and help us let them know how they would benefit from membership with The Chamber. Send referral contact information to Len Stevens, Executive Director of The Chamber {LStevens@TheChamberNV. org or 696-9557}. The Chamber team will then meet with these businesses to discuss the values and benefits of becoming a member of the largest business organization in Northern Nevada. Here are three reasons our members Choose Chamber: Business Advocacy – The Chamber works in partnership with local, state, and federal government officials as well as other business organizations to shape policy that will ensure continued economic vitality. The Chamber notifies and organizes members when an issue arises that pertains to the general business community or a specific industry. The Chamber proactively advocates for its members on issues affecting business in Northern Nevada. Networking & Professional Development – The Chamber is the resource for all things “business” serving as the hub to connect Chamber members with one another. The Chamber hosts a variety of events, mixers, forums and specialized programs designed to provide members with the opportunities to effectively build the relationships that will promote growth and their business. Promoting Business for Our Members – The Chamber is the conduit for member to member business, increasing visibility and credibility for Chamber members, and educating the community of the value of supporting our local economy. SAVE THE DATE for the Membership Celebration at the end of month on Thursday, May 28th at the Siena Hotel Spa Casino from 5-7pm. See page 4 of this publication for more details.
Please join us on May 13th at the Peppermill when the winners will be announced. Come learn what it takes to be recognized as a leader amongst your peers. Come learn how your fellow entrepreneurs are making a difference in our community. Come learn how you can be up on stage next year! For more information, please see page 4.
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 | MAY 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
We recognize how IMPORTANT our members are and we strive to bring value to all! Did you know that your employees can be involved and benefit from all The Chamber has to offer? Every member of The Chamber and their employees can partake in all aspects of The Chamber including: Money Saving Opportunities, Member2Member Promotions, Corporate and Leisure Travel Discounts, Invitations to Networking Events, Daily/Weekly Email Notifications, and much more! Together, let’s maximize your membership by getting your employees involved. All you have to do is contact Sandy at The Chamber, to verify that your employees are listed in our database. Each year in May, The Chamber asks our membership to help us identify businesses that you do business with who are not yet members of The Chamber. This year,
on Thursday, May 28, we will host a May Membership Celebration at the Siena Hotel Spa Casino from 5-7pm. So SAVE the date and watch for more details about this event on our website and via email. Please take a moment to review who you do business with and who you think would benefit from membership with The Chamber. Then send me their contact information and we will be happy to meet with them to discuss the values and benefits of becoming a member of the largest business organization in Northern Nevada. I look forward to seeing you on May 28th at the Siena. Thank you for your membership with The Chamber and always remember to Choose Chamber!
Len Stevens, Executive Director, The Chamber
Tim Crowley Crowley & Ferrato Public Affairs 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
chamber member spotlight
Greg Boyer Renown Health
3 steps to better networking Networking for some comes easy. For others it is a challenge to walk into a room of strangers and start a conversation. Here are three easy steps to making the most of a networking event and walking away with quality leads. 1.
Everyone is here to network Reminding yourself that each person in the room is there for the same reason is important to your success. Often time’s people assume they are the only person who does not know everyone. People came to the event just to meet you. Now go say hi. 2.
Be yourself Networking events for the most part are in a relaxed setting. For some reason people forget who they are and instead show up as the robot version of themselves. All facts and data with no personality. Think about the you that you are with your closest friends at work. It is a good blend of professionalism and being real. The real you is the person your family and coworkers like the most. Why be anyone else? Dave Martin – EVP and Chief Development officer for FSI said it best “Make a friend. Make a customer”.
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Follow up with a VCARD and make it personal Most people the day after a networking event take the cards from the previous day and rubber band them with the other 200 on their desk. But not you, they get a personal email from you. It thanks them for their time and highlights a piece of the conversation that was had. After making the connection you note that a VCard is attached and to simply click save. So is networking that easy? Yes it is, but the best networking will not offset your value proposition. Before you venture out make sure that it is with the goal of making a positive difference in the lives of the people you will meet. Who you are and what you do is what attracts people to you. Next thing you know they are looking for you at networking events because of what they heard you have done for others.
Contributed by Danny DeLaRosa, Market VP, United Federal Credit Union Email ddelarosa@unitedfcu.com Twitter @delarosa_Danny
Joe Bozsik YPN Windy Culver Molezzo Leadership Reno Sparks Heather Lunsford Leadership Reno Sparks Linda Meissen Realtors
Thank you to our 2015 Corporate Sponsors for your involvement and support of The Chamber.
Steve Stegmeir Chamber Ambassadors Kris Wells WIN CHAMBER STAFF: Len Stevens Executive Director Tray Abney Director of Government Relations Joy Heuer Community & Information Manager Jennifer Jones Finance/Administration Manager Susan Robinson Events Coordinator 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
upcoming events
Jake Pereira UNR ASUN
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Brown Bag Lunch with MarkUBiz PPC (Paid Ads) 11:30am-12:30pm The Chamber Office @ 449 S. Virginia FREE; RSVP required Please visit http://markubiz.com/events/ WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 2015 Recognition Lunch (see more information on page 4) 11:30am-1:00pm at Peppermill Resort, Casino 2707 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502 Tickets are $30 per person or $240 for a table of 8. Get tickets at TheChamberNV.org THURSDAY, MAY 14 Leadership Reno Sparks Class 2015 Fundraiser for Kids Kottage (see more information on page 4) 5:30-8:30pm at Reno Provisions 100 N. Sierra St., Reno, NV 89501 Tickets are $60. Purchase online at TheChamberNV.org
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 BizTalk Blender (see more information on page 3) 5:00-7:00pm at Boomtown Hotel & Casino 2100 Garson Rd., Reno, NV 89439 Members $15; Nonmembers $35 Registration required; TheChamberNV.org THURSDAY, MAY 28 May Membershp Celebration (see more information on page 4) 5:00-7:00pm at Siena Hotel Spa Casino Free to attend, please RSVP at TheChamberNV.org For more information on any of these events, please visit www.TheChamberNV.org
CHAMBER CONNECTION | MAY 2015
MARCH
new members Aerial Imaging Evan Petty • (775) 846-8598 1160 Pineridge Dr. • Reno, NV 89509 Aflac Kevin Curtis • (775) 824-9900 9437 Double Diamond #17 • Reno, NV 89521
Spruce Joe Catanzaro • (775) 287-3517 5250 Neil Rd., Ste 200 • Reno, NV 89511
ribbon cuttings
Steamboat Hot Springs Healing Center & Spa John Curry • (775) 853-6600 16010 S. Virginia St. • Reno, NV 89511 Truckee Bagel Company, Inc. Lin Kennedy • (775) 343-9545 538-B S. Virginia St. • Reno, NV 89501 West Coast Audio Visual, LLC Brandi Ward • (775) 284-8626 1545 Industrial Way • Sparks, NV 89431 Western Dental & Orthodontics - Reno April Williams • (775) 852-8683 8040 S. Virginia St. • Reno, NV 89511
Cody Lester • (775) 420-0940 9437 Double Diamond #17 • Reno, NV 89521
Western Dental & Orthodontics - Sparks Jessica Martinez • (775) 358-4600 685 E. Prater Way, Ste 103 • Sparks, NV 89431
Ivone Cruz • (775) 338-6807 9437 Double Diamond #17 • Reno, NV 89521
Padgett Retires from Chamber
Lory Carnes • (775) 997-4383 9437 Double Diamond #17 • Reno, NV 89521 Mark Demko • (775) 824-9900 9437 Double Diamond #17 • Reno, NV 89521 Ahern Rentals, Inc. Matt Szabo • (775) 322-8228 3750 N. Virginia St. • Reno, NV 89506 AppleOne Employment Services Shannon Ryle • (775) 825-4055 5534 Longley Ln., Ste. B • Reno, NV 89511 Battle Born Technology, LLC Dave Kimbrel • (775) 434-0102 1 E. Liberty St., Ste 600 • Reno, NV 89501 Bulldog Hydraulics and Gaskets Craig Kugler • (775) 851-6500 9240 Prototype Dr. • Reno, NV 89521 COO Forum Dianna Hoffman • (775) 682-1777 4441 Descent Ct. • Sparks, NV 89436 Design Lab, LLC Linda Anderson • (775) 425-1172 75 Isidor #101 • Sparks, NV 89441
On April 1st, long-time Chamber sales representative, Varney Padgett officially retired {for the third and final time}. Varney was The Chamber’s sales guru for 10 years; serving seven of those years with the Sparks Chamber of Commerce. His laid-back demeanor and professional approach to building relationships, not just selling, was what set Varney apart and contributed to his success. He truly believes in the mission of The Chamber and how membership can enhance every business. Varney tells us he will spend his time playing golf, traveling with his wife, Nancy and spoiling his 6 granddaughters!
Garden Shop Nursery Teri Bath • (775) 825-3527 3636 Mayberry Dr. • Reno, NV 89509 Global BANK IBO Jeff Tisza • (775) 636-7500 Sparks, NV 89436 Ideal Image Kathleen Crandall • (775) 787-8877 6629 S. Virginia St., Ste C • Reno, NV 89511 Iron Mountain Miguel Vega • (775) 343-7357 165 Catron Dr. • Reno, NV 89512
Sunbelt Rentals
Postal Annex — Sparks
Sierra Mattress Company
THANK YOU Varney, you are one-of-a-kind!
DSX Voice Joseph Berardi • (844) 379-8642 1 E. Liberty St., 6th Floor • Reno, NV 89501 Earthworth Quantity George Mortimer • (775) 750-6654 734 Balzar Circle • Reno, NV 89502
Edward Jones — Brian Allman
GREAT NEWS!
Marketing Tip of the Month
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We encourage you to look into this program and see what it can offer you. Join the Chamber Program today! www.saveatofficedepot.com/thechambernv
Jeffrey S. Blanck, Attorney at Law (775) 324-6640 485 West Fifth St. • Reno, NV 89503
Knowledge Broker, A Division of Reno Software, LLC Brad Stanley • (775) 852-5711 PO Box 17097 • Reno, NV 89521 Nevada Donor Network Monica Myles • (775) 329-2371 1875 Plumas Street, Suite 6 • Reno, NV 89509
Outta Sight Murphy Beds Parker Backstrom • (775) 360-0567 823 Arbutus St. • Reno, NV 89509 Plumas Bank Ryan Reynolds • (775) 786-0907 1755 E. Plumb Lane Ste. 270 • Reno, NV 89502 Reno Spa Group, LLC DBA Spavia Merirae • Tackett • (775) 771-6855 Reno, NV 89501 S3 Development, LLC Blake Smith • (775) 323-1405 1 E. Liberty St., Ste 444 • Reno, NV 89501 Servpro of Reno Southwest Carolee Enwald • (775) 852-6480 120 Woodland Ave., Ste. E • Reno, NV 89523 Sierra Gold Shawna Jones • (775) 850-1112 680 S. Meadows Pkwy #100 • Reno, NV 89521 Sierra Gold Seafood, Inc. Brandon Crowell • (775) 359-5700 1335 Greg St., #105 • Sparks, NV 89431 Sierra Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley Monica House • (775) 823-8658 5390 Kietzke Ln, Ste 204 • Reno, NV 89511
MarkUBiz.com 888-354-6196 We get you business, because we get your business!
Keller Williams Group One Realty Guy Johnson • (775) 722-4011 10539 Professional Cir., Ste 100 • Reno, NV 89521
Northern Nevada Young Life Lindsay Bridges • (775) 772-3134 PO Box 5390 • Sparks, NV 89432
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BizTalk Blender The BizTalk Blender® takes business networking to a whole new level by attracting the decision making management of a diverse workforce within Nevada. It also assists The Chamber in welcoming prospective members and touching base with existing members. Having top management present, allows the possibility of generating revenue for your organization. Information
Price Members: $15.00 Non Members: $35.00 Table sponsor: $150.00
Date: Wednesday, May 20 Time: 5:30 to 7 PM Location:
Boomtown Casino 2100 Garson Reno, NV 89439
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THE CHAMBER
2015 Recognition Luncheon
Cash In Your Savings Today! Included in Chamber These discounts equal Member2Member membership, you and discounts help promote hundreds of dollars in your employees get savings on items and your business by to take advantage of increasing the number services you use every the deep discounts day. of Chamber members that other Chamber doing business with other START SAVING NOW members offer. Chamber members.
May 13, 2015 Join us at the Peppermill Hotel Casino 11:30am to 1:00pm Tickets:
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Raymond I. Smith Honoree
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Ascuaga Family
Non-Profit of the Year Finalists
Small Business of the Year Finalists
Community Spirit Finalists
Large Business of the Year Finalists
KNPB Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Northern Nevada HOPES Dolan Auto Group Rounds Bakery Riverwalk Association AWARD SPONSOR
MarkUBiz Marked Studios AVA Logistics
United Federal Credit Union Noble Studios Peppermill Resort and Casino
PRESENTING SPONSOR PROGRAM SPONSOR
Need Login? Contact Sandy Ammerman sammerman@TheChamberNV.org or (775) 636-9550
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Leadership Reno Sparks 2015
Caring for Kids Kottage EAT, DRINK and BE GENEROUS! Please join the 2015 Leadership Reno Sparks class in raising money for the Kids Kottage
Be a Part of GROWING The Chamber Join the largest business organization in Northern Nevada
RENO PROVISIONS - 100 N. SIERRA ST. THURSDAY, MAY 14th 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Help Us Celebrate Membership Month!
Live Music
Thursday, May 28, 5-7pm
Silent Auction
TICKETS
DONATIONS
$60.00 per person
All proceeds go towards $50,000 worth of upgrades to
Ticket will include scrumptious appetizers and libations!
Know a business that should be a member of The Chamber? Email the business information to Len Stevens, Chamber Executive Director, at LStevens@TheChamberNV.org
the playground, housing, and common areas, for the children at Kids Kottage.
Join us for appetizers and drinks hosted by the Siena Hotel Spa Casino
Do your part to grow The Chamber, become a member, network, and win prizes!
To register for this event visit www.TheChamberNV.org or by calling our direct line at (775)636-9550.
For Event Information Visit:http://data.thechambernv.org/events/Leadership-Reno-Sparks-Class-of-2015-Fundraiser-1137/details Contact: lrscaringforkidskottage@gmail.com
The cost to attend is free provided you bring a non-Chamber member as your guest
*Garage Parking Validation at Event