CHAMBER WEEKLY – OCTOBER | 2022

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The Nineteenth Annual

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Young Professional Award

Organizational Award

Minority Lifetime Achievement Award

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

Twentieth Special Edition

June L. Beland

Publisher of CW | President and CEO | Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada

Dear Members & Readers, The Women’s Chamber is celebrating its 20th year anniversary, with members and major corporations who have supported the State Women’s Chamber since May 8, 2002. As its Founder, and CEO, it has been a wonderful journey and I want to share a little of our history.

History: The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada (WCCNV) was founded in 2002 and is Official Nevada State Women’s Chamber in the state’s 158-year history. I am also the owner ABC Publishing since 1982.

Early 2002 I was introduced to the idea of starting a Women’s State chamber for Nevada by the U.S. Chamber, who I have been a member of for over 40 years. What most people do not know is I invested my own money to maintain the chamber for the first five years until the membership gave the Chamber financial stability and with the help of my own company ABC Publishing©. We are able to raise extra dues revenue.

I also used my publishing company to promote our Bi-Monthly Chamber Business Journal© to help market our members and give them a platform in the media in Las Vegas and Nevada (About local and state news, chamber membership, relocation and visitors’ section).

As the official State Women’s Chamber for Nevada, we are non-partisan and do not endorse candidates. We have no political affiliation, nor do we have a PAC. We support women in all areas of business ownership or careers. We also support all diversity in business and local, state and federal offices. Our Government Affair Council Director is Ms. Anita Laruy, who has served 40 years in legal and government arena.

As the CEO of WCCNV, I am always promoting all diversity Chambers of Commerce within the State of Nevada. We work with all 45 state chambers in the US, and email our publications to thousands of city chambers as well.

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Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada©

All rights reserved

Mailing Address:

4441 Zev Ct., Las Vegas, NV 89121 (702) 733-3955 – Fax (702) 926-9270

WWW.WOMENSCHAMBEROFNEVADA.ORG

Publisher

June L. Beland - CEO publications@womenschamberofnevada.org

Assistant Publisher & Creative Designer

Norman H. Beland Jr. nhbii@womenschamberofnevada.org

Editor/Senior Proofreader

Anita Laruy - (702) 275-9761 circleaz@aol.com

Assistant Editor/ Proofreader

Marie R. Scrofani – (702) 682-9200 direct marie@womenschamberofnevada.org

Corporate Advertising & Marketing

June L. Beland – WCCNV Chamber (702) 733-3955 adv@womenschamberofnevada.org

Social Media Marketing

Angela Pacelli – (310) 497-9817

Distribution: Digital – ISSUU

Contributing Articles

FOX5, Raiders, Hispanic heritage/Women’s Chamber, SBDC, Mahoney Events, United Way, WCCNV Press Release, UNLV, WCCNV Legacy Foundation, Northern NV / Reno.

Presidents Message

Caesars

Eloiza Martinez

2016 Women’s Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Inductee From the Women's Chamber of Commerce

A retired Vice President as community development officer for Wells Fargo Bank after serving twenty-seven (27) years, Eloiza Martinez has held many position during her banking career. Her initial inception was at First Western Savings Bank, where she survived several mergers ending with Wells Fargo Bank in 1996. Prior to entering the banking industry, Eloiza worked for and retired from the financial institution by name of Commercial Credit Corporation based out of Baltimore, Maryland; employed from 1964 through 1984(retired).

Eloiza has always had a niche in teaching the underserved and made herself available to show and provide them the basics of financial education. She has served and donated her time in very positive leadership positions such as the Board President for the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce, President for Habitat for Humanity, President for the Neighbor Hood Housing Services of North Las Vegas. Currently she serves as Board Chair for Nevada Hand, Inc., Vice President for the Latin Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, and Vice President for the Mexican Patriotic Committee, and appointed as Director to the Clark County Juvenile Services, Redevelopment for City of N. Las Vegas, Workforce Connection.

During her very busy yet fulfilling career, Eloiza has enjoyed providing financial classes to the High Desert Prison System, Casa Grande, and Women’s Prison for a consecutive six week

period to prepare them to understand the outside world when they were released. This was a pleasure for her to be able to promote giving a second chance to individuals who have had no guidance or maybe the opportunity to have a strong mentor to guide them in the right direction. Since Eloiza has retired, she continues her efforts in the community with participation with four non-profit organizations; it is where her heart and need is.

With over 40 years of accolades, her greatest accomplishment was received in April, 2010 by receiving the Honoree Doctorate Degree for Community Involvement from the University of Nicaragua in conjunction with the US Community Collation alongside with then Mayor Oscar Goodman. Eloiza Martinez is married to Sebastian and has two children Veronica and Sebastian Jr., with three beautiful grand children who are the life and glory of the family.

2016 WHOF Minority Lifetime Achievement

Award presented to Eloiza Martinez, retired executive from Wells Fargo Bank, President Emeritus of the Las Vegas Latin Chamber and served as Board of Director for Nevada Hand since 1994, now retired.

Eloiza Martinez

Women’s Chamber on behalf of the Women’s Hall of Fame Founder, February 21, 2016

Angela

Brenda

For Immediate Release

To interview the speakers at the event

Sponsors

Caesars Entertainment & MGM International

Women’s Chamber of Commerce Presents

9th Annual ATHENA International Women's Leadership Day Luncheon

Where Women Meet and Mentor

Inviting Emerging and Established Leaders to Lunch

Supporting, Honoring and Developing Women Leaders

Las Vegas, NV [10/1/22] The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada will host it’s 9th Annual ATHENA International Women’s Leadership Day Luncheon, a ‘meet and mentor’ program designed to connect emerging and established women leaders in our community with a Chamber member mini business expo The ATHENA International Women’s Leadership Day Luncheon will take place on October 28, 2022 at The Orleans Hotel & Casino, from 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mistress of Ceremonies, Amie Jo Greer, Singer, Songwriter, Media Personality, Philanthropist and Author.

The premise of this program is simple: an established woman leader inviting emerging women leaders as their guest to dine, meet other women leaders, and share ideas about leadership. It goes beyond a networking event to provide an intimate forum for established and emerging women leaders to make meaningful and lasting connections with one another, bridging the gap.

ATHENA International Women's Leadership Day was created by ATHENA Award® Recipient and Board Chair Norma Rist to give back to a larger community of women and girls and encourage women leaders to extend a hand to one another. A key component of the program is its incorporation of the ATHENA Leadership Model “Today, in more ways and places than at any other time in human history, women are leaders. But what’s important isn’t just that women lead, what’s important is how women lead —let’s recognize this ‘women’s way’ for what it is: a distinctive, transforming approach to leadership. It goes beyond gender to speak to all who would lead in the 21st century,” says Martha Mertz, ATHENA International founder and author of Becoming ATHENA: Eight Principles for Enlightened Leadership.

This year’s lineup of speakers will be: Mistress of Ceremonies Amie Jo Greer, Founder and President of Corner4Success; Opening Speakers, June Beland, Founder, President and CEO of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada© and the WCCNV Legacy Foundation©; Keynote Speaker, Jan Jones Blackhurst of Caesars Entertainment Board Member.; Empowerment Speaker, Shelly Berkley, CEO & Senior Provost - Touro University and Inspirational Speaker, Karen Rubel, CEO of Nathan Adelson Hospice.

To register for the ATHENA Women’s Leadership Day Luncheon, or sponsorship email athena@womenschamberofnevada.org or call the Chamber office at 702.733.3955 The net proceeds from this Fundraiser will benefit WCCNV Legacy Foundation© Higher Educational scholarship “At Risk” female high school graduates.

Amie Joe Greer

of Ceremonies

June Beland Opening Speaker

Jan Jones Blackhurst Keynote Speaker

Shelley Berkley Empowerment

Rubel Inspiration

THE BEDFORD BY MARTHA STEWART NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS AT PARIS LAS VEGAS

Global lifestyle icon Martha Stewart brings delicious recipes and farmhouse charm to the Las Vegas Strip with her first restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Paris Las Vegas. Reservations may be booked online at the fully immersive restaurant, which offers a unique and intimate setting coupled with a menu reflective of her culinary inspirations.

Here in Nevada, the majority of our state's fastestgrowing job fields require STEM-prepared graduates. The obvious solution is for universities like UNLV to expand academic programs in the sciences and engineering to meet the need. But it’s not that simple.

Many students with a passion and aptitude for STEMrelated career paths face hurdles early on in their college careers – from struggles with math concepts to a lack of mentors – that can prevent their STEM dreams from gaining steam.

At UNLV, we’re engaged in two different NSF-supported projects that bridge math skills and mentorship gaps to

make STEM career paths more accessible and achievable for our students. I invite you to read more about these innovative programs, one that incorporates elements of online and video games into classroom learning and another that combines scholarships with mentorship and career-focused “soft skills” building to increase retention.

In higher education, we’re focused, and rightly so, on delivering high-demand degree programs for the 21st century economy. As we do this, we're concurrently building support mechanisms to ensure that any student with a passion for STEM, regardless of their circumstance, has the opportunity to succeed.

~ Keith

Spotlighting UNLV's positive impact on our communities, our region, and beyond

WCCNV LEGACY FOUNDATION

Mission

WCCNV Legacy Foundation’s main focus is providing scholarships for Higher Education and Post-Sec ondary Education for “At Risk” high school students (Female Students & Women) We are working with the Clark County School System, Nevada System of Higher Education, Nevada Postsecondary Educa tion Commission, All Trade Schools, Universities, Governor’s office to encourage higher education for educational opportunities for our scholarships. Scholarships will also be provided for post-secondary education

Our Vision

To ensure that Nevada has a Higher Education Scholarship Program for “At Risk” High School Students (Female Students & Women) and Postsecondary Education (Trade Schools-Medical-Nursing-Hospitali ty-IT-HR-Culinary etc.)

We will work closely with the Nevada Governor’s office, Higher Education Leaders, and the Postsecond ary Education for all trade schools. Each year the board of the Legacy Foundation will work with the Nevada Public Education Foundation to help us reach students applying for scholarships. When they give us their timeline to apply, we will add it to our website.

WCCNV Legacy Foundation© 501(c)(3) Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada© Mailing Address

4441 Zev Court, Las Vegas, NV 89121 Chamber: (702) 733-3955 - F: (702) 926-9270 Website: www.womenschamberofnevada.org

We have gone through a lot since covid and now that we are heading into 2023. It’s Time to Get Down to Business - In 2023 our chamber is bringing back everything for our members. We have one more obstacle to get over in 2022 and that is the Election, but in the meantime, we are setting up all our 2023 events, mixers, workshops, awards, publication, groups and more for the whole year of 2023. Keep watching our weekly publications for updated news.

Bi-Weekly

Chamber Weekly 2023 A Women’s Chamber Publication (Digital only) A Chamber Marketing Publication

Your weekly source for local business news, events, an opportunities

Readers members and non-members

Prime covers: A CHAMBER COVER (Not for sale)

Advertising: Members & Non-Member (CALL)

Editorial Submission: Chamber members only (CALL) Street Date: WEEKLY

For adv rates: adv@womenschamberofnevada.org

Any Questions/call the Chamber office (702) 733-3955 10am to 3pm M-F

Chamber Bi-Monthly Business Journal®

Chamber Bi-Monthly Business Journal® (Digital Only) A Chamber Member Publication

Next Issue: Jan I Feb I Mar 2023 | Shelf-life 60 days

Advertising: Members Only

Covers: Prime Position | 12-10-22 | Regular ads: 12-17-22 Street Date: 1-6-23 Advertising Contacts: Women's Chamber | (702) 343-4837 Email: marie@womenschamberofnevada.org

Bi-Monthly Publication Quarterly Publication

Women in Power Business Magazine® (Digital & Print) A Nevada & National Publication Cover Story National Women Sandra Douglass Morgan New President of the Raiders

Inside: 10 Nevada Women's Chamber Influential Leaders Next Issue: Jan I Feb I Mar 2023

Advertising: Deadline Prime Position: 12-10-23 Advertising: Deadline Regular ads: 12-17-23

To Production: 12-30-23 I Street Date 1-6-23 Advertising Contact: Chamber (702) 733-3955

Email: adv@womenschamberofnevada.org

Women’s Chamber of Commerce of

UPCOMING EVENTS

1/27/23

21st Annual Legislative Luncheon

Keynote Speaker:

Anita Laruy, Director of the Government Affairs Council

Opening remarks on 2023 Presidential Election and Legislative updates

3/24/23

19th Annual Nevada Women's Hall of Fame

During Women's History Month

Pioneer Award Recipient: To be named and New 2023 Inductees 5/19/23

21st Annual Women's Chamber Anniversary

Celebrating the Historical State Women's Chamber in Nevada's History along with celebrating our own members and their accomplishments

7/21/23

10th Annual ATHENA Women's Leadership Day Luncheon Brining top Leaders in our community with Aspiring Leader Professional Women's Mini Expo, Top Las Nevada Women Speakers, book authors and much more.

9/23/23

20th Annual ATHENA International GALA Minority Lifetime Achievement Award ATHENA International Leadership Award Young Professional Leadership Award Nonprofit Leadership Award