Weekly News Briefs April 8-27-2020 by Women's Chamber

A WCCNV Chamber and Community Digital Publication (Week of April 8-17, 2020)

JIM MURREN

APPOINTED TO COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEVADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Article on page 13

HEALTH LINK page 7 SBA PAYCHECK page 9

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STIMULUS AD PACKAGE page 14

MEMBER RECOMMENDATION page 18

Message from

Founder, President and CEO and our Media Division WCCNV is virtual and working remotely until further notice

DEAR WCCNV Staff, Volunteers, Members, our honorees, our speakers, media and Master of Ceremony The health and safety of our members and community is our priority. In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the decision was made to move all events further out, so all Luncheons and Awards have been moved from June- November 2020. Our decision is in the best interests of everyone for all safety and to protect public health. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) events are still as follows; NV Women's Hall of Fame 6-18-20 Gov Candidate Luncheon 7-31-20 ATHENA Women's Leadership Day Luncheon 8-21-20 ATHENA International/Gala still on 9-18-20 never changed WCCNV 18th Year Anniversary 10-23-20 Legacy Entertainment & Media Awards 11-13-20 NOTICE: If the Coronavirus turns more serious, we will inform everyone of any changes.

UPDATES FROM: Center for Disease Control and Prevention The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure* • Fever • Cough • Shortness of breath

If you have these symptoms Call your doctor: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. The Southern Nevada Health District has received reports of three new presumptive positive cases in Clark County. These investigations are in the preliminary phase, and the Health District will provide additional information as it becomes available. www.snhd.info Watch for symptoms Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed (COVID-19) cases. Currently, the Health District is reporting eight cases in Clark County – seven presumptive positives and one that has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. April 8-17, 2020

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A WCCNV Chamber and Community Digital Publication

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Published by ABC Publishing Publication Division of: Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada© -- all rights reserved Publisher - June L. Beland Editor - Marie R. Scrofani Designer - Norman H. Beland, Jr. Advertising Sales Headquarters WCCNV© 2300 W Sahara Ave, Financial Bldg. 8th Floor - Las Vegas, NV 89102 Chamber office– 702.733.3955 www.womenschamberofnevada.org Digital Distribution Members, State of Nevada & Nevada Chambers of Commerce & U.S. Chambers WCCNV Board of Directors June L. Beland, Founder, President and CEO Norman H. Beland, Sr., Treasurer Marie R. Scrofani, Secretary Executive Board Members Berenice Church Cassandra Cotton Dolores Campuzano Pignatello Anita Laruy Patricia Lee Summer Clark Webb Rita Vaswani

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Update from the President and CEO WCCNV Chamber Divisions Bi-Weekly Power Breakfast Series ATHENA International Nominations Now Open Chamber Boards of Director and Executive Board Nevada Health Link SBA’s Paycheck Protection Brian Sandoval to pursue the position of President of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Employee Rights Jim Murren “Relief & Recover Efforts” Stimulus Advertising Package Chamber Publications Chamber Membership Information Member Recommendations this issue Member Universal Health System’s Hospital List Upcoming events List of Chambers of Commerce in Nevada

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StorageWest 15th Annual Nevada Women's Hall of Fame 8th Annual Women's Leadership Day Luncheon ELITE Photography The Stirling Club WCCNV Advertisement Chamber Upcoming Events WCCNV Advertisement Universal Health Systems Membership Registry & Business Resource/Relocation Guide 2020 ATHENA International Awards

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Power Breakfast dates 2020

HELD: Bi-Monthly (2nd Wednesday of the month) LOCATION: TBD - Time: 9am to 10:30am CO-HOST: Laura & Kevin Fairchild Outline & Speakers to follow

Save The Date June 10, 2020 August 12, 2020 October 14, 2020 December 9, 2020

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Want to host one of the PBS at your Business? CALL Laura or Kevin Fairchild Event Directors at 702.803.4493

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Limited-time Exceptional Circumstance Special Enrollment Period on Nevada Health Link “In response to Governor Sisolak’s March 12th Emergency Declaration, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange), the state agency that connects Nevadans to qualified health plans through the online State Based Exchange (SBE), known as Nevada Health Link, announces a limited-time Exceptional Circumstance Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for qualified Nevadans who missed the Open Enrollment Period (OEP). The SEP runs from March 17, 2020 through April 15, 2020, and will allow eligible individuals to enroll in a qualified health plan through the SBE platform, Nevada Health Link. Individuals seeking a special enrollment are encouraged to contact the Customer Assistance Call Center between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday at 1-800-5472927; TTY: 711. The Call Center will extend its hours on Saturday’s and Sunday’s (except for Easter Sunday) from March 21 through April 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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PST. The Exchange recommends working with a certified broker or navigator to enroll in the SEP. Nevada Health Link offers language assistance and if you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a disability, accommodations are provided at no cost. Be Aware! There are actors posing as insurance agents claiming you need to purchase additional coverage for COVID-19. This is not correct. All Nevada Health Link plans are Qualified Health Plans that cover the 10 Essential Health Benefits, including coverage for COVID-10. If you enroll April 2 – April 15, you will have a coverage start date of May 1, 2020.” Important information pages on our website: www.nevadahealthlink.com/sep www.nevadahealthlink.com/coronavirus

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SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic Launches

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza today launched the Paycheck Protection Program, a $349 billion emergency loan program created last week with the President’s signing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES). The program provides forgivable loans up to $10 million to small businesses left financially distressed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The loans, which will be administered at the local level by a national network of banks and credit unions, are designed to maintain the viability of millions of small businesses struggling to meet payroll and day-to-day operating expenses. “These loans will bring immediate economic relief and eight weeks of financial certainty to millions of small businesses and their employees,” SBA Administrator Carranza said. “We urge every struggling small business to take advantage of this unprecedented federal resource – their viability is critically important to their employees, their community, and the country.” The loans, which are 100% backed by SBA, are being provided to small businesses without collateral requirements, personal guarantees, SBA fees, or credit elsewhere tests. Those eligible for the program include small businesses, certain non-profits, veterans’ organizations, self-employed individuals, independent contractors, and other businesses meeting size standards based on their North American Industry Classification System code. The Paycheck Protection Program’s maximum loan amount is $10 million with a fixed 1% interest rate and maturity of two years. The loans are available to cover up to eight weeks of average monthly payroll (based on 2019 figures) plus 25% and payments are deferred for six months (interest does accrue). The SBA will forgive the portion of loan proceeds used for payroll costs and other designated operating expenses for up to eight weeks, provided at least 75% of loan proceeds are used for payroll costs. Eligible expenses for the eight-week forgiveness include: Payroll costs (excluding the prorated portion of any compensation above $100,000 per year for any person. Payroll costs include salary, commissions, tips; certain employee benefits including sick leave and health care premiums, and state and local taxes; Mortgage interest (not prepayment or principal payments) and rent payments on mortgages and leases in existence after February 15, 2020; Utilities such as electricity, gas, water, transportation, phone and internet access for services that began before February 15, 2020; and additional wages paid to tipped employees. Visit www.SBA.gov/Coronavirus for additional resources about protecting your business, employees and customers.

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Former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval MGM Resorts International announced that former Governor and MGM Resorts President of Global Gaming Development Brian Sandoval will be leaving the company to pursue the position of President of the University of Nevada, Reno. Sandoval was the Republican Governor for the Silver State from 2010-2018. After he left office, he joined the MGM Resorts International as president of global gambling development to help push the company’s global expansion efforts, particularly in Japan. “I’m grateful for the opportunity and privilege to have worked at MGM with Jim Murren and Bill Hornbuckle, two of the giants in the gaming industry, and the amazing MGM family,” said Governor Sandoval in a press release. “Having accomplished my goals at MGM, I have decided to put my time, energy and public and private experience to work as an applicant to become the next president of the University of Nevada, Reno. I am thankful for the experiences I had, and the people I got to know, while at MGM and wish everyone good health and safety during these challenging times.”

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EMPLOYEE RIGHTS

PAID SICK LEAVE AND EXPANDED FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE UNDER THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. ►

PAID LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS

Generally, employers covered under the Act must provide employees: Up to two weeks (80 hours, or a part-time employee’s two-week equivalent) of paid sick leave based on the higher of their regular rate of pay, or the applicable state or Federal minimum wage, paid at: • 100% for qualifying reasons #1-3 below, up to $511 daily and $5,110 total; • 2/3 for qualifying reasons #4 and 6 below, up to $200 daily and $2,000 total; and • Up to 12 weeks of paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave paid at 2/3 for qualifying reason #5 below for up to $200 daily and $12,000 total. A part-time employee is eligible for leave for the number of hours that the employee is normally scheduled to work over that period. ►

ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES

In general, employees of private sector employers with fewer than 500 employees, and certain public sector employers, are eligible for up to two weeks of fully or partially paid sick leave for COVID-19 related reasons (see below). Employees who have been employed for at least 30 days prior to their leave request may be eligible for up to an additional 10 weeks of partially paid expanded family and medical leave for reason #5 below. ►

QUALIFYING REASONS FOR LEAVE RELATED TO COVID-19

An employee is entitled to take leave related to COVID-19 if the employee is unable to work, including unable to telework, because the employee: 1. is subject to a Federal, State, or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID-19; 2. has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine related to COVID-19; 3. is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and is seeking a medical diagnosis;

5. is caring for his or her child whose school or place of care is closed (or child care provider is unavailable) due to COVID-19 related reasons; or 6. is experiencing any other substantially-similar condition specified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

4. is caring for an individual subject to an order described in (1) or self-quarantine as described in (2); ►

ENFORCEMENT

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has the authority to investigate and enforce compliance with the FFCRA. Employers may not discharge, discipline, or otherwise discriminate against any employee who lawfully takes paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave under the FFCRA, files a complaint, or institutes a proceeding under or related to this Act. Employers in violation of the provisions of the FFCRA will be subject to penalties and enforcement by WHD. WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 12 Weekly News Brief

For additional information or to file a complaint:

1-866-487-9243 TTY: 1-877-889-5627 dol.gov/agencies/whd

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JIM MURREN Appointed to COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund In partnership with Nevada Community Foundation Appointed By Governor Steve Sisolak

The Nevada COVID-19 Response, Relief and Recovery Task Force, a recently formed public-private partnership overseen by Gov. Steve Sisolak’s office and the Nevada Health Response Center, will oversee the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund in partnership with Nevada Community Foundation. The Fund will assist with the State’s response, relief and recovery efforts. To make grants and payments to assist the State of Nevada and its political subdivisions in responding to COVID-19; To provide assistance and supplies to first responders and healthcare providers (individuals and institutions); To aid Nevada nonprofits in addressing and recovering from the COVID-19 emergency;

To provide assistance to Nevada residents impacted by the COVID-19 emergency, particularly those most vulnerable because of health, economic or other circumstances; and, To take such actions and make such payments as Nevada Community Foundation and the Governor’s Task Force determine appropriate to respond to the COVID-19 emergency.

Online donations to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund may be made here: www.nevadacf.org/donate-now

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WCCNV Legacy Foundation© 501 (c) (3) Student Scholarship since 2016 “Achieving Your Dreams through Education” Scholarships for “At Risk” Female high school students We go through The Public Education Foundation VM Line: 702.452.2100 VM donation & Sponsor Email: info@LegacyFoundationnv.org | www.womenschamberofnevada.org (Donations online) 14 Weekly News Brief

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Quarterly Publication Due to COVID-19 undetermined Magazine print date is now moved to 2020 Summer Issue of WIPBM (July/Aug/Sept) Deadlines: Advertising: 6-15-20 Street Date: 7-3-20 marie@womenschamberofnevada.org

or Call Marie at 702.733.3955 or 702.682.9200

Bi-Monthly Publication Due to COVID-19 undetermined Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chamber Monthly Business JournalÂŽ (Digital Only) A Chamber member publication Will now be Bi-Monthly starting June 2020 Deadlines: Advertising: May 10, 2020 Issue Date: June 1, 2020 marie@womenschamberofnevada.org

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Weekly Publication Due to COVID-19 undetermined WeeklyNewsBriefs a Consumer & Member Digital Publication Will continue to be out weekly Advertising is open to members and Non-members Advertising Deadline Call or email Marie marie@womenschamberofnevada.org

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Recommended member services this week

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Women’s Chamber Business Journal (A chamber member publication) will now have a “Member Business Directory” by Business Category in every issue starting March/April 2020 (Members Send the following information - via email) publishing@womenschamberofnevada.org Type of Business, your company name, your name and title, your company phone number/or cell phone and email (nothing else)

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Listing for Nevada State Chamber of Commerce of Nevada

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada (702) 733-3955 (Nevada Headquarters is in Las Vegas)

City Chambers-- Southern Nevada

Boulder City Chamber of Commerce (702) 293-2034 Henderson Chamber of Commerce (702) 565-8951 Laughlin Chamber of Commerce (775) 298-2214 Mesquite Area Chamber of Commerce (702) 346-2902 Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce (775) 727-5800 Vegas Chamber of Commerce (702) 641-5822

Minority Chambers-- Las Vegas

Asian Chamber of Commerce (702) 737-4300 Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Nevada (775) 786-4100 Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Nevada (702) 428-0555 Las Vegas India Chamber of Commerce (702) 501-5088 Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce (702) 385-7367 Urban Chamber of Commerce (702) 648-6222 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada (702) 733-3955

Northern Nevada Chambers of Commerce

RENO & Sparks (Reno-Sparks) (775) 636-9550 City & Rural Chambers-Northern Armargosa Valley Chamber of Commerce (775) 372-1515 Austin Chamber of Commerce (775) 964-2200 Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce (775) 635-8245 Beatty Chamber of Commerce (775) 533-2424 Carson City Chamber of Commerce (775) 882-1565 Crystal Bay-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce (775) 246-7909 Death Valley Chamber of Commerce (760) 852-4524 Elko Chamber of Commerce (775) 738-7135 Ely-White Pine Chamber of Commerce (775) 289-8877 Fallon Chamber of Commerce (775) 423-2544 Fernley Chamber of Commerce (775) 575-4459 Goldfield Chamber of Commerce (775) 485-3560 Greater Fallon Chamber of Commerce (775) 423-2544 Greater Smokey Valley Chamber of Commerce (775) 377-1100 Mineral County Chamber of Commerce (775) 945-2507 Overton-Moapa Valley Chamber of Commerce (702) 398-7160 Lovelock-Pershing County Chamber of Commerce (775) 273-7213 North, Incline Village-Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce (530) 581-6900 Pioche Chamber of Commerce (775) 962-5544 Silver Springs Chamber of Commerce (775) 577-4399 Stateline, Tahoe Chamber of Commerce (775) 588-1728 Wendover Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism (775) 664-3414 Winnemucca Chamber of Commerce (775) 623-2225 April 8-17, 2020

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2020 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chamber Membership Registry & Business Resource/ Relocation Guide

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