APRIL 2015
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The Chamber is honored to announce the 2015 Raymond I. Smith recipient is the Ascuaga family For so many years, the Ascuaga family John, Michonne and Stephen WAS Sparks. John built the Nugget from a small coffee shop to the destination resort that it is today. They provided jobs for thousands of people over five decades and put food on tables all across our region. John and the rest of the family could always be seen “walking the floor” and chatting with their employees and guests. The Ascuagas provided support for many local charities and created staple community events, such as the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off and other opportunities to bring the people of our area together.
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.
The Ascuaga family and the Nugget were beyond generous when it came to education scholarships for Northern Nevada’s youth. Combined giving totaled $720,000 over the 58 years the scholarship program was in place. John was honored with the Raymond I. Smith award for his service to the community in 1983. His son, Stephen, was on the Board of Directors for The Chamber from 2011 to 2014 and was instrumental in starting The Chamber’s Member Value Committee and the Choose Chamber initiative. Join us in honoring and thanking the Ascuaga family at The Chamber Recognition Lunch on May 13, 2015 at the Peppermill. See page 4 for details on the lunch.
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