NOVEMBER 2015
Chamber to Host Northern Nevada Business Summit, Region’s Premier B2B Trade Show with Educational Seminars If you are a business owner, you need to be at this summit. If you are an employee looking to network, you need to be at this summit.
www.thechambernv.org
The Northern Nevada Business Summit will feature a high-quality and wide-ranging selection of special events and seminars. The event will open at 11:30am with the Taste of Northern Nevada Lunch and food will be provided by Chamber members. The Summit will close with our signature Alive After 5 networking mixer from 4-5:30pm. Six valuable seminars {listed below} will share strategies for business growth with attendees throughout the day - all presentations will be made by accessible, local experts. SCHEDULE: 11am – 5:30pm
Booths Open
11:30am – 1pm
Taste of Northern Nevada LUNCH provided by Chamber Members
1pm – 1:45pm
Growing Your People; Working with the Generations; Creating a Desirable Culture Danny DeLaRosa, Market Vice President United Federal Credit Union
If you want to see the future of business in Northern Nevada, you need to be at this summit. And if you are a political leader in this community and want to see the engines of our region’s economic vitality, you need to be at this summit.
It All Adds Up Rick Murdock, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Eldorado Resort Casino Rebranding and Repositioning: Tell your Story on Social Media Jennifer Baker, Owner Performance & Engagement Consulting
2pm – 2:45pm
On Thursday, November 5, 2015, The Chamber will debut the newest of our annual events – the Northern Nevada Business Summit. Anticipated to grow into the region’s largest business-to-business trade show, we will host over 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest in cutting edge products and services, local vendors, and any tool you need to grow your business!
Stages of Business Development: A Candy-Maker’s Perspective Joe Dutra, President/CEO Kimmie Candy Don’t just retain your employees…ENGAGE them! Cam Sorenson, HR Site Leader Intuit
3pm – 3:45pm
Innovation as a Mindset Chad Hallert and Sharon Sperry, Leadership Noble Studios 4pm – 5:30pm
Alive After 5 and Booths Open to Public
*first 20 minutes is a session on Networking Best Practices led by Cheri Hill, Sage International
Event: Northern Nevada Business Summit Location: Nugget Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, Nevada Date: Thursday, November 5, 2015 Time: 11:00am - 5:30pm Cost: $20 per ticket Don’t miss out on this phenomenal opportunity to elevate your business! Purchase tickets online at www.TheChamberNV.org Got questions? Contact Leslie Masterpool, LMasterpool@TheChamberNV.org.
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 | NOVEMBER 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 – Chief Executive Officer The Chamber BOARD MEMBERS: Nik Antone Wells Fargo Josh Bartella Microsoft
Don’t look now because you will see that the New Year is just around the corner. Have you thought about how you are going to adjust for increased business as it relates to quality customer service and employee retention? Now is the time to start thinking about solutions so you are prepared for growth. The Chamber can help! Thursday, November 5, 2015, The Chamber will debut the newest of our annual events – the Northern Nevada Business Summit. Anticipated to grow into the region’s largest business-to-business trade show, we will host over 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest in cutting edge products and services, local vendors, and any tool you need to grow your business! Northern Nevada is experiencing unprecedented and tremendously diverse business growth, which comes with many opportunities and challenges for our existing businesses. The Chamber is responding to our region’s need and offering a platform to keep businesses and their executives on the competitive edge with networking,
product introduction, service solutions, and idea collaboration through this one day expo. The Northern Nevada Business Summit will feature a high-quality and wide-ranging selection of special events and seminars. The event will open at 11:30am with the Taste of Northern Nevada Lunch and food will be provided by Chamber members. The summit will close with our signature Alive After 5 networking mixer from 4-5:30pm. Six valuable seminars will share strategies for business growth with attendees throughout the day - all presentations will be made by accessible, local experts. I look forward to seeing you at the Northern Nevada Business Summit. It promises to be a rewarding experience and just another reason why you 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
chamber member spotlight
Greg Boyer Renown Health
Abbi Whitaker The Abbi Agency
LIAISONS: Steve Anderson EDAWN Joe Bozsik YPN Cadin Fabbi UNR ASUN Heather Lunsford Leadership Reno Sparks Linda Meissen Realtors
CHAMBER STAFF: Len Stevens Chief Executive Officer Tray Abney Director of Government Relations Joy Heuer Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Jones Controller Leslie Masterpool Events and Programs Manager Sandy Ammerman Customer Relations Manager Laurie Pettyjohn Membership Sales
upcoming events
Windy Culver Molezzo Leadership Reno Sparks
Kris Wells WIN
the 301 level, the job seekers apply those skills in finding competitive employment. HSI Career Development Specialist Allison Cunningham said she’s focused on the individual’s goals and thinking outside the box to shape their career path. “I want the CDA to be known for getting people jobs they want that help them reach their long-term goals, not just placing people to place them,” Cunningham said. The results speak for themselves. “CDA has definitely helped me out,” commented CDA job seeker Tianna Evans. “I can get my thoughts out and express myself. The extra tasks and assessments helped me develop future job skills.” For more information and to schedule a tour, call (775) 829-7400 or visit www.hsireno.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
Interested in the Spotlight Section? Contact Joy at The Chamber, (775) 636-9560.
Thank you to our 2015 Corporate Sponsors for your involvement and support of The Chamber.
Brad Woodring First American Title
Steve Stegmeir Chamber Ambassadors
HSI-WARC, Northern Nevada’s largest notfor-profit organization, has a proven record for creating and delivering innovative, effective training, development and assessment services for people with disabilities. Case in point: HSI’s Career Development Academy-NV™ (CDA-NV). Launched in January 2014, CDA places students with developmental disabilities into competitive employment within the community and with partner businesses. According to HSI Executive Director LaVonne Brooks, it’s a unique type of learning opportunity. “CDA uses Applied Behavioral Analysis, the gold standard for training and education, considered an evidence-based best practice by the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General,” Brooks noted. “It’s very data driven.” But CDA is more than just data. “The CDA lets them take pride in their work — often for the first time,” she continues. “The experience of doing a real job is something many of us take for granted.” The CDA’s 101 class targets the students’ selfmanagement skills, and understanding their options and opportunities. In 201, the individuals learn resume writing, networking and interview skills. At
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Brown Bag Lunch with MarkUBiz Social Media 11:30am-12:30pm The Chamber @ 449 S. Virginia St. #200 FREE to attend but RSVP required — please visit http://markubiz.com/events/
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5 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Northern Nevada Business Summit 11:30am-5:30pm Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave. Members $20, please RSVP
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Chamber Offices CLOSED, obeserving Veteran’s Day
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NOTE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 BizTalk Blender 5:30-7:00pm TBD (check website for location) Members $15; Nonmembers $35 Please RSVP THURSDAY, NOV. 26 & FRIDAY, NOV. 27 Chamber Offices CLOSED, Thanksgiving Holiday FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Chamber Holiday Lunch 11:30am-1:00pm Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave. Members $35; Nonmembers $55 Please RSVP For more information on any of these events, please visit www.TheChamberNV.org
SEPTEMBER
new members
Jersey Mike’s Subs Mark Antis • (775) 470-8444 4991 S. Virginia St. • Reno, NV 89502 Johnson Controls Julie Freeman • (775) 332-4641 5301 Longley Ln #H123 • Reno, NV 89511 Julie’s Sign Shoppe, Inc. Maryann Christman • (775) 746-4337 4579 Longley Ln., Ste. 2 • Reno, NV 89502
Alpine Mortgage Planning Stacey Clark • (775) 762-8101 6900 S. McCarran Blvd., Ste 2020 • Reno, NV 89509
Le-Vel (Independent Promoter) Katherine Mello • (775) 770-4788 PO Box 26 • Verdi, NV 89439
AMH Properties Marion Hose • (775) 322-1025 241 Ridge St., Ste 150 • Reno, NV 89501
Monkeys Amok Chris Burriss • (775) 473-1712 1 E Liberty St., Ste 600 • Reno, NV 89501
Belfor Property Restoration Michelle Santos • (775) 588-4992 50 Artisan Means Way • Reno, NV 89511
Nevada Home Connections Dan Rider • (775) 742-3376 527 Lander St #102 • Reno, NV 89509
Cam-Concept USA, LLP Jacques Simard • (775) 232-2489 2255 Glendale #3 • Sparks, NV 89431
Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center Lynn Beteag • (775) 600-4090 704 W. Nye Lane • Carson City, NV 89703
Celebrations Party Rentals Corey Macdougall • (775) 773-8900 5350 Capital Ct., Ste #111 • Reno, NV 89502
Olcese Waste Services Bob Teixeira • (775) 882-1647 125 Industrial Way • Carson City, NV 89708
Coit Cleaning and Restoration of Reno Lonnie Fixel • (775) 322-4266 4935 Brookside Ct. • Reno, NV 89502
Parson Behle & Latimer - Karl Olsen Karl Olsen • (775) 323-1601 50 W. Liberty St. • Reno, NV 89501
Davidson Academy of Nevada Aimee Fredericks • (775) 682-5800 1164 N. Virginia St. • Reno, NV 89503
RubiTours Philip Behan • (775) 870-6750 Reno, NV 89509
Electrican Dan Phetteplace • (775) 338-4504 Reno, NV 89521
Sierra Nevada Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Kyle Yamamoto • (775) 525-1712 540 W Plumb Ln, Ste 110 • Reno, NV 89509
First Command Financial Services Nicole Silverio • (775) 853-3400 5595 Kietzke Ln., Ste. 110F • Reno, NV 89511
Sterling Academy Heather Cameron • (775) 501-6313 5690 Riggins Ct., Ste A • Reno, NV 89502
Hamilton Solar Larry Thom • (775) 747-6000 8995 Terbayte Dr., Ste A • Reno, NV 89521
The Winning Seat Barry Lazow • (408) 515-0292 Reno, NV 89501
Heritage Bank of Nevada Rick Abend • (775) 284-1000 1101 Corporate Blvd. • Reno, NV 89502
Warhammer Chad Elder • (901) 541-7500 13979 S. Virginia St., Ste 503 • Reno, NV 89511
Impossible’s Magic Shop & Theatre Justin Meitz • (775) 360-6885 780 Smithridge Dr., #450 • Reno, NV 89502
Western Trade Alliance, LLC Nate Lance • (775) 636-8191 1280 Terminal Way, Ste 7 • Reno, NV 89502
International City Mortgage Jerry Saffle • (775) 376-7333 9480 Gateway Dr., #201 • Reno, NV 89521
WGU Nevada Robert Ostrea • (702) 521-8958 6795 Edmond St., 3rd Fl. • Las Vegas, NV 89118
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ribbon cuttings
BioPower10
Laugh Factory
Reno Guns and Range
Home Express Furniture
MBNN
SoSu TV
Fairway Independent Mortgage
SERVPRO
Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co.
Jersey Mike’s Subs
chamber trips
Jack Di Carlo - Guitarist Jack Di Carlo • (760) 995-6126 Reno, NV 89501
The Chamber is excited to introduce a brand new trip for 2016 with Collette to the Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park! During your 7 day tour you will get out and get some fresh air while experiencing pristine forests, lofty waterfalls, alpine meadows that are home to over 70 species of mammals and take a drive on one of the most scenic drives in the world along the Icefields Parkway. You will stay in the Historic Prince of Wales Hotel overlooking Waterton Lake and The Fairmont Banff Springs, known as the “Castle in the Rockies.” The cost of this trip is $3,149 per person with double occupancy if you make your deposit by January 15, 2016. This price includes roundtrip airfare from Reno, Nevada, all hotel stays, guided tour fees of included tours and 9 meals. Glimpse of other Chamber Trips: Greece featuring Greek Island Cruising: Revel in the history and beauty of Greece for 9 days on this combined land and sea tour departing October 11, 2016. Discover Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast: Take an 8 day journey to explore the ancient history of Pompeii and the stunning coastal scenery of the Amalfi Coast departing October 20, 2016. Reminder - if you would like to receive our travel newsletter, please contact Jennifer at jjones@thechambernv.org or (775) 636-9553 to be added exclusively to our travel program emails.
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CHAMBER CONNECTION | NOVEMBER 2015
The Chamber announces the Young Entrepreneurs’ Academy (YEA!) Class of 2015 The Chamber announces the Young Entrepreneurs’ Academy (YEA!) Class of 2015. These Northern Nevada students have just begun their 30-week transformative journey to become real entrepreneurial successes. The class will meet weekly, through the school year, at Truckee Meadows Community College. Students will brainstorm and form their enterprises, make pitches to real investors, obtain funding, file their DBAs, and actually launch their own business or social movement. Students will have priority access to community and business resources through robust curriculum and in a variety of mediums. Students will be connecting with local experts and resources through inclusion of business mentors, guest speakers, and business field trips. And leading the charge to their growth and development will be volunteer instructors and entrepreneurs Eric Madison, Executive Director of the Cube at Midtown, and Devin Sizemore, Owner/ Founder of MarkUBiz. “The YEA! program is exactly the kind of program The Chamber is proud to bring to our community in an effort to build awareness of the entrepreneurial spirit in our young people. The 2015-2016 class will learn the many stages and facets of what it takes to launch a sustainable and success business.” says Len Stevens, CEO of The Chamber.
AJ Barrie Alpine Academy
Alex Contos Mendive MS
Andrew Alcala O’Brien STEM
Cade Davidson Sparks MS
Chelsea Herdt High Desert Mont.
Cole Liske Galena HS
Emma Murray Dilworth STEM
Gisselle Martinez O’Brien MS
Hayley Haas Davidson Academy
Karly McCutcheon Davidson Academy
Kashia Jones Wooster HS
Mandisa Bailey, Honors Academy
GREAT NEWS!
Miyah Walker Mendive MS
Nathan McCall Mendive MS
Rachel Alt Pine MS
Reagan Stephens Mendive MS
Chamber Members can now receive the significant savings of the Chamber Office Depot Program in the OfficeMax Retail Stores. Print your store purchasing card and go to any Office Depot OfficeMax retail store to receive discounts of up to 60% from a list of 650 commonly-purchased business essentials including paper, ink and toner. You can also save up to 70% on your copy and print needs and 40% off finishing. We encourage you to look into this program and see what it can offer you. Join the Chamber Program today! www.saveatofficedepot.com/thechambernv
Savannah deJong Our Lady of the Snows
Sky Noh Davidson Academy
Sonia Elias-Hagler Wooster HS