BI-WEEKLY NEWS BRIEFS – OCTOBER 1 thru 16, 2021 by Women's Chamber

Business | Consumer | Member information ( October 1 thru 16, 2021 )

2021 ATHENA International Leadership Awards

Nonprofit Organization Award

DR. CHRISTINA VELA

All nominees

St. Jude’s Childrens Ranch for Children, MPA, CEO

and honorees will be inducted into the WHOF on March 25, 2022

Young Professional Leadership Award

WENDI SCHWEIGART

Project Marilyn, Inc., Founder

Minority Lifetime Achievement Award

D R. K AT E Z H O N G

UNLV Adjunct Professor

TOP FIVE LEADERSHIP NOMINEES

Anna Billings

Julie Houchins

Jan-Ie Low

Dr. Alexandria Lightning Sonia Petkewich

BREAK THE ICE WITH US The Cosmopolitan is now looking for energetic Ice Skating Attendants & Ice Skate Guards to help our guests experience a winter wonderland high above the Las Vegas Strip at The Ice Rink.

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Message from the Founder, President and CEO

June L. Beland Women’s Chamber Turns “20” with a Year Long Celebration in 2022 As a Women’s not-for-profit organization, the Official State Women’s Chamber in Nevada’s 157-year history, we are devoted to empowering and improving the quality of life for women in the state of Nevada by providing the resources, education, counseling and coaching, access to capital, and an active network of women to help achieve business and professional success. Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada® was established on May 8, 2002 and continues to promote more than 500+ members. However, we need to reach out to the other 37,600 women entrepreneurs, 9,700 women in executive/ management positions in Nevada and ask them to register with the Women’s Chamber, this will ensure our ability in building a strong coalition to get the help women need and get laws passed to help women succeed. The total population of Nevada is estimated at 3.2 million, ranks 33rd populous state in US. Nevada is the seventh largest state with 110,577 square miles (286,382 sq km) in the United States with 1,426,793 male and 1,412,306 female. Women residents in Nevada make up 57% of the population and 90% of the buying power and decision making. We already made history in 2002 as the first Women’s State Chamber to ever be established in the 157-year history in Nevada which is a major accomplishment for the Women’s Chamber and all the women in the state of Nevada.

Mission & Vision

As the official State Women’s Chamber, within the Union of the United States of America, we have a big role to play in supporting all levels of young girls to women i.e., high school students, interns, college students, employees, women in top positions, small-to-large businesses, corporate executives, government employees, women in Entertainment and Media plus all women in the workforce. Our efforts are on creating an economic community for women in Nevada through entrepreneurship, empowerment, education, training, mentoring, leadership programs, business networking, financial, grants, scholarships, business loans, job opportunities, women certification, community partnerships and alliances. We continue to promote growth, diversity in economic development of women and minority women, and to achieve the integration of women into leadership roles. We also make sure all our voices are heard in Nevada and Washington, D.C. on many issues facing women in in the 21st Century and beyond through our Government Affairs and Community Relations efforts.

Diversity

Building diversity is imperative. We want to increase awareness and strengthen through cultural diversity within the Women’s Chamber and our membership reflects just that. Currently there are women from twenty-six different countries and a wide level of minority women within our membership base. WCCNV continues to build alliances through Minority Chambers, which are very important to the state of Nevada (Asian, Hawaiian, India, Indian, Japanese, Latin, Philippine and Urban to date). We will continue to advise companies to offer more opportunities for women to integrate into higher-level positions and to hire minority-owned businesses for their products or services in the state of Nevada. WCCNV continues our efforts to build international relationships right here in Nevada.

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A WCCNV Bi-Weekly Publication October 1 thru 16, 2021

Distribution: Print & Digital A division of ABC Publishing All chamber publications donate 25% to our WCCNV Legacy Foundation© Scholarships for “At Risk" High School Students higher education ------------------------------------------------------------An official Chamber Member Publication Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada© P.O. Box 20352, Las Vegas, NV 89112-2352 (702) 733-3955 – Fax (702) 926-9270 A WCCNV member publication

Message from Publisher

NSHE New President

All WCCNV Chamber Board Members

Homeless Solutions Summit

MGM International Sliver Sponsor

ATHENA® Award MC and Keynote Speaker

ATHENA® International Nominees & Honorees

Julian High, NEW President/CEO United Way

United Way To Power Women Suite Drive

Nevada Ballet Theatre 50th Anniversary

Publisher June L. Beland - CEO publications@womenschamberofnevada.org Assitant Publisher & Creative Designer Norman H. Beland Jr. nhbii@womenschamberofnevada.org Editor-in-Chief Marie R. Scrofani – 702.682.9200 direct marie@womenschamberofnevada.org Advertising Corporate Advertising Director June L. Beland – WCCNV Chamber (702) 733-3955 adv@womenschamberofnevada.org Advertising Account Executive Director Kevin Fairchild – (702) 343-7921 k.fairchild.womenschamberofnv@gmail.com

The Ice Rink-Cosmopolitan

MGM Resorts ATHENA® Award

Becky Palmer/United Healthcare

ATHENA® Awards

How To Start A Business

WCCNV Membership

Women’s Chamber advertisement

Women In Business® Magazine

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Epic Worldwide

Printer AA Printing Las Vegas John Pennington, CEO – (702) 527-7474 Social Media/Public Relations WCCNV – (702) 733-3955 Advertisers Athena International Awards, BeeKonnected, Communities in School, Healthcare Heroes, Hutchison & Steffen, White Label, USHCC, Stay in School Contributing Articles ATHENA International Nominations, Chambers of Commerce, Chamber Members, Disney Halloween Special, Public Education Foundation (Students) & SCORE, Women to Watch October 1 thru 16, 2021

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Celebrating our 19th Anniversary as the Women’s State Chamber of Commerce

History: The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada® is a Women’s State Trade Organization 501(c) (6). We are the 1st Women’s State Chamber in Nevada year History. In 2017 we have established the WCCNV Legacy Foundation® “At Risk” High School Students, scholarships name “Achieving Your Dreams through Education”. We also established the Young Professional Society, The Entrepreneur Club and Women and Men in Entertainment & Media. The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada® P.O. Box 20352, Las Vegas, NV 89112 (702) 733-3955 – Fax (702) 926-9270, Website: womenschamberofnevada.org The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada® was established May 8, 2002 and today it promotes the interests of more than 500+ members, reaching out to 37,600 Women entrepreneurs, 9,700 women in executive/management positions and all women residents who make up 57% of the Nevada population and 90% of the buying power in Nevada. Since 2002, our mission has been to empower, develop, and promote a diverse population of women in the State of Nevada. In addition, we are helping small businesses to adjust to economic challenges, political climate, philanthropy, diversity and entrepreneurial workshops. For more information on the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada® call (702) 733-3955 or email: wccnv2@womenschamberofnevada.org The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada® dba WCCNV® formed as a State Women’s Chamber to give women the power they needed to accomplish issues concerning women from Las Vegas to the State Capital and all the way to the White House. WCCNV is not a part of any other chamber; WCCNV is the State Chamber of Commerce for Women in Nevada.

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SILVER SPONSOR

of the 18th Annual ATHENA® AWARDS

Master of Ceremonies Emmy® award-winning Evening News Anchor for FOX5 News weeknights at 4, 5, 6, 10 and 11.

John Huck

He has called Las Vegas and FOX5 home for 19 years and has helped lead the FOX5 news team to its number #1 News status. John is also known for his highly popular news franchise “The Rant” that allows viewers to rant and rave over problems or successes in our community.

The Chicago native worked at CNN in the 90s before joining FOX5. In 2010, John was inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame for than 20 years in the broadcasting industry. Outside of work, John is an accomplished swimmer and competes in open water swims in Lake Mead. He also enjoys skiing, mountain biking, golf and hiking.

Keynote Speaker & Silver Sponsor Vice President National Diversity Relations Department of Social Impact & Sustainability. MGM Resorts International.

To ny G l a d n e y

Tony Gladney serves as Vice President of National Diversity Relations in the department of Social Impact and Sustainability for MGM Resorts International, one of the world’s leading global hospitality Companies. Gladney has recently assumed oversight of Diversity & Inclusion for the company, which focuses on the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive D & I strategy. He continues to be responsible for enhancing the Company relationships with strategic Diversity and Inclusion partners at the local, state, and national levels; collaborating with other company departments to facilitate external organization resources to fulfill Corporate Diversity goals; and leveraging national relationships to support Company business development.

In addition, Gladney has served in various roles while in the gaming industry including Community, Diversity, Human Resources, and Governmental areas of focus. He attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas on a full scholarship where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Business Communications. He was voted UNLV’s 2001 and 2005 College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year, making him one of the only two-time recipients in the school’s history to receive that honor. Gladney played professional football for the San Francisco Forty Niners from 1987 to 1988. His hobbies include music, athletic activities, cooking, and volunteerism. 10 Bi-Weekly News Brief | Consumer/Member Updates

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The Eighteenth Annual A T H E N A AWA R D S ®

Host Organization: Women's Chamber of Commerce of Nevada ® Fundraiser for WCCNV Legacy Foundation (Scholarships for "At Risk" Female Students & Women) Scholarship Name: "Achieving Your Dreams through Education"

SILVER SPONSOR 18 TH ANNUAL ATHENA INTERNATIONAL ®

Leadership Award

ATHENA INTERNATIONAL ®

Young Professional Award

ATHENA INTERNATIONAL ®

Organizational Award SPECIAL AWARDS

Minority Lifetime Achievement Award Legacy Foundation Scholarship Silent Auction

For our "At Risk" Female High School Students "Achieving Your Dreams Through Education"

October 22, 2021 TO BE A SPONSOR OR ADVERTISER Email: ATHENA@womenschamberofnevada.org or call WCCNV 702.733.3955

Lawry's The Prime Rib - The Great Room Champagne Reception & Silent Auction 11:15am Award Program 11:45am - Open Keynote Speaker/Sponsor Silent Auction will also be Online 18th Annual ATHENA International Award Luncheon Theme "Achieving your dreams through Education

VIP Champagne Reception Sponsored by Legacy Foundation Board of Directors October 1 thru 16, 2021

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Julian High The NEW United Way of Southern Nevada President and CEO

United Way of Southern Nevada

With decades of experience in driving change and raising the bar for nonprofits and for-profit organizations, Julian High is well-equipped to bring transformative change as United Way of Southern Nevada’s President and CEO.

Most recently, Julian served as the Founder and President of J3H Platinum, an executive management consultancy that has helped C-Suite executives build strong, cohesive teams and create effective communications, business, and political strategies.

With deep roots in Las Vegas, Julian began his career as the Director of Community and Government Affairs for Sahara Gaming Corporation. As the first African American to serve in this role for a gaming corporation, Julian began his path to breaking new ground and aligning philanthropic giving with local issues.

With the goal of devoting himself to helping the community where he grew up, Julian and his husband, Michael Vaughn, returned to Las Vegas. Growing up in the Westside neighborhood of Regal Estates, where he served as the Student Body President of Chaparral High School, Julian continues to be a strong advocate for connecting local neighborhoods to resources for all to have the opportunity to succeed.

With a heart for serving the community, Julian moved to the East Coast to lead the national communication efforts to secure employment opportunities at National Industries for the Blind. To ensure that every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live with equality under the law, Julian next became the Director of Diversity and Inclusion and Human Resources for the Human Rights Campaign. Through his leadership and determination, the organization received national exposure for their work in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Julian is inspired to leverage resources in our community to match the $10 million donation that United Way of Southern Nevada received from Amazon co-founder MacKenzie Scott to help provide access to education, workforce development, and community support.

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Meet the women of TODAY... TOMORROW... AND THE FUTURE! JOIN WCCNV today!

702.733.3955 wccnv2@womenschamberofnevada.org www. womenschamberofnevada.org

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