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 the only Women’s Chamber in the state’s 159year history. I am also the owner of ABC Publishing since 1982.
In early 2002 I was introduced to the idea of starting a Women’s State chamber for Nevada by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which I have been a member of for over 40 years. What most people do not know is that I invested my own money to maintain the chamber for the first five years until the membership gave the Chamber financial stability with the help of my own company ABC Publishing©. We are able to raise extra income with the due’s 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. We cover local and state news, chamber membership, relocation and have a 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 Affairs Council Director is Ms. Anita Laruy, who has served over 40 years in the legal and government arenas.
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 chapters.
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS & NEW MEMBERS
2023 we are updating all Boards, Committees & Member Volunteers Members only may apply ceo@womenschamberofnevada.org
Here are some that reopen now
2023 Seats available in the following committees
We start back up with meetings in January 2023
Members & New members asked what volunteer committee’s we have and if any seats are open as a volunteer - - You will get exposure on the website 365 days a year when you volunteer for any council, committee, publication event etc, with (your name, your company name, photo and your title with the chamber that you are volunteering for) and exposure in our weekly and bi-monthly eNewsletter. Also, a comp seat at most (not all) event, awards are fundraisers not free.
ABC Publishing, June L. Beland, Owner since 1982)
Chamber Publication Committee
Chamber Weekly (News & Events)
Volunteer Editor/proofreader - open Chamber Bi-Monthly Membership eNewsletter (Volunteer Editor/proofreader/Adv Rep open)
Committee & Councils
Awards & Events Committee
Rocio Mahoney, Events Director – 4 open seats Gov Affairs Council
Anita Laruy, Chair – 2 open seats A-TEAM Volunteer Committee
Dawn Kyles, President – 6 open seats Education Director
Brenda Gayle Bryant – 2 open seats
Event & Awards 2023
(If you want to volunteers, see Rocio)
20th ATHENA International Award Gala
June Beland, State of NV Licensed / 2003 12th WCCNV Legacy Entertainment & Media Gala
June Beland, Founder 18th Women’s Hall of Fame Awards June Beland, Founder
Media (Radio/TV/Print)
Chair for this committee Media Director
2023 We are looking for member volunteers for all areas
If you are a chamber member and would like to be part of the team email ceo@womenschamberofnevada.org
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Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada© All rights
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
Norman H. Beland Jr. nhbii@womenschamberofnevada.org
Anita Laruy - (702) 275-9761 circleaz@aol.com
June L. Beland – WCCNV Chamber (702) 733-3955 adv@womenschamberofnevada.org
Angela Pacelli – (310) 497-9817
Ladies and gentlemen meet your newly elected Nevada Supreme Court Justice as of 11-21-22. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the appointment of Patricia Lee, Esq., to the Nevada Supreme Court, Seat F, effective immediately. Lee is a partner at Hutchison and Steffen, where she has worked since 2002. She became a partner in 2009, and primarily engages in complex commercial litigation. She also practices in areas including trademark
law, family law, appellate, collections and represents pro bono clients through Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. As partner, she runs the firm’s summer internship program, head’s the pro bono program and manages and trains associates. Lee was born in Korea, to an AfricanAmerican military father and a native Korean mother. She is the first African-American woman and first AsianAmerican to serve on the State’s highest court.
Through major corporate partnerships, memberships, independent contractors, small business and nonprofits to mid-size businesses members enjoy...
Business resources, government advocacy, Website, Committees: Government Affairs Committee, Events Committee, Diversity Equity & Inclusion.
Free chamber digital publications: Chamber Weekly and Digital Chamber Member News Bi-Monthly and quarterly chamber magazine printed issue Subscribe to: Women in Power Business Magazine at publications@womenschamberofnevada.org Freelance columnists welcome (members only) upon approval.
Take Action get involved in and join the Government Affairs Council. Learn more about Legislative, Issues, voting, and receive timely alerts on local, state and national issues.
Take advantage of savings as a member for; Luncheons, awards, publication (adv). We have a New Programs: If you want to promote your product or service. You can offer your fellow members a discount. Call the chamber office for information (702) 733-3955
We invite you to get even more involved in the Women’s State Diversity Chamber! Check out the different channels under the Women’s State Diversity Chamber to see if any catch your attention. These are all free to join for Chamber Members in good standing Only.
Our mission is to act as a Leads and Referral Group with two industries specializing in a different area of that industry. It is targeted to a smaller group with highly qualified business owners, if you are a member of WCCNV this is one of your benefits! Contact: Brenda Gayle Bryant.
(702) 308-5277 | bgayle@outlook.com
Mission is to be a driving force behind young women /men to encourage involvement in our community as well as help a new generation of women /men arise as business owners, executives and leaders. Starts back up in 2023.
(702) 733-3955 yps@womenschamberofnevada.org
Staying in control of every piece of legislation in Carson City and Washington D.C. making sure our members are educated as to what legislation in going on that will affect their businesses AND DURING Election Year the Chamber holds luncheons to help our members meet, listen and decide what candidate they will vote for in the election.
(702) 275-9761 | circleAZ@aol.com
WCCNV Members Volunteer with the Women’s Chamber and be a part of the A-Team! A-Team President Dawn Kyles
(702) 733-3955 dawn@sprestores.com
More information found under the Organizations tab on the website! www.WomensChamberofNevada.org
During Women’s History Month Pioneer Award Recipient: To be named 2023 Inductees:
WARLESEA R. FATTA Chief Financial Officer of Angels of Las Vegas
ANNA GOMES
Manager and Part Owner of Via Brasil Steakhouse in Las Vegas
LOREN LAHAV Chief Executive Officer and Founder of TRUE – Own Your Worth
LARNIQUE MICKENS
First Generation Funeral Director and Owner of Heritage Mortuary in Las Vegas
SHANE JASMINE YOUNG, ESQ. Founder, Attorney & Counselor at Law, Young Law Group, PLLC
KARA RENE ARENAS Vice President, Associated Builders and Contractors Nevada Chapter
ANGELA COOK
Pro Bono Attorney with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
SILVINA JOVER Bilingual Social Studies Teacher – SSA, Clark County School District
ERICA THOMPSON Advisor, Southwest Territory, Nevada, ALSAC - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
TAYLOR GARDNER CHANEY
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Garden Foundation
JACQUELINE NGUYEN, ESQ. President of the American Medical Association Alliance
KRYSTAL ALLAN Anchor, KSNV-NBC News-3
ANN PARENTI
Publisher of Chic Compass Magazine and Founder of The Forgotten Song Foundation
PAULA JACKSON
TV Producer, Director, Live Stage, Trade Shows, Media and Creative Director
SUMMER CLARK WEBB Vice President of Business Development American Estate & Trust
