CHAMBER BI-WEEKLY | JUNE 26-30 | 2023

JUNE 26-30 / 2023

WCCNV Economy Digital Marketing

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Message from the President and CEO

In the past every time I turn around Covid had issues now it’s the economy that is an issue due to poor management from some National leaders. It is becoming very unpredictable at this moment in time. The Chamber members and readers cannot let all your hard work operating your business or services to build your brand to stay “Out of Sight-Out of Mind” we need to keep your business out there including our Women’s Chamber for you.

One of our publications is our Chamber Bi-Weekly News Brief© a digital publication for subscribers & members. Which provides all the economic information from the Nevada State Governors Office, Health District, Workforce Connection, job placements, education, meetings, events, U.S. Chamber updates and more. We will continue to push out this important information to you through our Chamber Bi-Weekly News Brief© instead of continuously emailing updates. Which becomes way too much to manage for any chamber and it becomes very upsetting to members.

Everyday seems we go further back from getting back to business. Now it’s going on July 2023, so while the economy changes from month to month sometimes week-to-week. Let's make sure members and readers do not forget your business or a service you provide during these times. We offer a special in our Chamber BiWeekly News Brief©. We also have our Chambers (Bi-Monthly) Business Journal© eNewsletter during these economic times with editorial and advertising for our Chamber members only

Our editorial for each weekly issue is keeping up with the daily economic updates so we know what as residents and business owners we can or cannot afford.

Chamber Bi-Weekly digital discounts are for Member’s Only

Only accept credit cards (no checks) since this is a bi- weekly issue

One time Digital ads due each week prior to Wednesday to reserve space

Next issue July 8-22, 2023 - adv closes July 5, 2023

Editorial ads (1/6 page $85) editorial 75 words w/ your logo or photo

Display ads 1/3 page $140 Display ad (or editorial 125 words w/ your logo) or photo

Those are the only sizes we can fit in each issue only 20 space available

(If you want to advertise - Contact our Member & Adv Representative

Clarisse LaRee Ross, cell 1-480-878-8634 or rosshomerealty@gmail.com

Members if you want to Submit editorial or photos (paid chamber members only)

Contact June Beland, President & CEO Chamber office 702.733.3955 M-F 10am -2pm

Or email eNewsletter@womenschamberofnevada.org

History: The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada (WCCNV) was founded in May 8, 2002 as the Official Nevada State Women’s Chamber in the state’s 159-year history of Nevada. I am also the owner of ABC Publishing since 1982 and have been an entrepreneur since 1977.

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 in Washington D.C., who I have been a member of for over 40 years. What most people do not know is that I've 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 were able to raise extra revenue dues for our student scholarships.

I was also used my our publishing company to promote our Bi-Monthly Chamber Business Journal© to help market our members and give them a platform in Las Vegas media and started a subscription for nonmembers. Within the chamber publication we also promote Nevada about local and state news, chamber membership, relocation and visitors.

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 PAC Fun but we do have a publication to help promote candidates to our membership base so they can decide who they want to vote for. We support women in all areas of business ownership and careers. We also support all diversity in business, local, and state and federal offices. Our Government Affairs Council Director is Ms. Anita Laruy, who has served 40 years in the legal and government arena.

As the CEO of WCCNV, I am always promoting all diversity of our 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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JUNE

MGM Resorts International

WOMEN'S CHAMBER 20th AANNUAL ATHENA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

Martha Mayhood Mertz Founder ATHENA International Retired

Martha Mertz is the Founder of ATHENA International (formerly ATHENA Foundation); a non-profit organization that seeks to support, develop and honor women leaders, inspire women to reach their full potential, and create balance in leadership worldwide.

Ms. Mertz served as President of the ATHENA Foundation from its inception in 1982 to May 1999. As a spokeswoman for ATHENA she has carried the message that women are leaders around the globe.

Traci Costa New President of ATHENA International Message from ATHENA President

In today’s extraordinary times of pandemic, recession, and a global movement to address racial and economic justice, the ATHENA Leadership Model (ALM), offers the skills and attributes for building the successful leaders we need now and for the future. It is the basis for all ATHENA programs including our leadership curriculum, entrepreneurial incubators and prestigious awards.

Traci will be the keynote speaker for the 2023 ATHENA International Awards for the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Nevada (20th Annual Athena Awards) 10/28/23

Main Stage Presentation

Featuring Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF, Ret. - September 18

Pushing The Envelope: Being the Best When It Counts Leaders across every industry and experience level share one thing in common ‒ to be successful they need to effectively navigate moments of self-doubt, master the role of a trustworthy team player, and embrace moments of personal and professional vulnerability. Pushing your own personal “performance envelope,” at work and in life, will empower you to bring your best every day, to accomplish as much as possible with your unique skillset, and to consistently perform to a standard of excellence as individual leaders and as elite teams. This session will help you reflect on your unique personal and professional strengths and bolster your ability to: overcome the self-doubt that often inhibits personal and professional growth –model the selfless trust needed to be an effective teammate –practice vulnerability and transparency to build trust and galvanize teamwork

Hear Col. Nicole Malachowski and other inspiring leaders at the 2023 Women Leadership Conference!

Silver Scholarship Sponsor MGM Resorts International

20th Annual ATHENA International Awards Gala

October 28, 2023

Gala Silver Sponsor MGM Resorts International / DEI

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

There’s a unique vibe on UNLV’s campus during the summer months. Thousands of students are continuing their studies with summer classes, our research labs are still buzzing with activity, and we’re pleased to host numerous professional and research conferences that bring so many to our university for the first time.

It’s also great to see so many future UNLV Rebels here on campus participating in dozens of camps and activities for K-12 students through our new Young Rebels initiative and our federally funded GEAR UP and Upward Bound programs.

As we look forward to what lies ahead this summer, it’s important to first take a moment to reflect on the incredible accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students this spring semester. There’s so much to brag about at UNLV, and it’s a great feeling when I’m out and about and I connect with alumni and supporters to share a story or two about campus happenings.

One important way that our community – and people around the nation and world – find out about what’s happening on campus is through the news. Over the past few months, our talented faculty and students have been highlighted in hundreds of news stories.

I invite you to view a highlight reel that captures just a few of the headline-making stories from the Spring 2023 semester featuring our faculty and student experts. I also encourage you to visit our News Center throughout the summer to learn more about the people and programs that are leading UNLV to new heights.

MEMBER COMMITTEES

Dawn Kyles Director of the A-TEAM (702) 303-1388

MEMBER IN THE NEWS

Shelley Berkley announcing her retirement as Sr. Vice President, at Touro University Nevada

Berkley to retire after nearly a decade of leadership with Touro that includes an impressive roster of career accomplishments, significant impact on Southern Nevada’s higher education and healthcare landscape.

Touro University Nevada, home to Nevada’s largest medical school, announces the retirement of Shelley Berkley, Senior Vice President of the Touro University system. Remaining in her role through June 30, Berkley will finish her tenure at Touro after nearly a decade of leading Touro University Nevada through remarkable growth, innovation, and impact.

A resident of Las Vegas for nearly 60 years, Berkley has served as Senior Vice President of the Touro University system since July 2022, after being promoted from CEO and Senior Provost of Touro’s Western Division, a position she held for more than eight years. During Berkley’s tenure as CEO and Senior Provost, Touro University Nevada expanded its medical school and physician assistant studies class sizes. Both programs are the largest of their kind in the state of Nevada. She was also one of four individuals honored for their lasting contributions to the Touro University system during Touro’s 50th anniversary gala in New York City in December.

Berkley’s most notable accomplishments at Touro University Nevada include:

• Expanding annual enrollment of its medical school from 135 to 181 students. In 10 years, Touro will graduate roughly half of the estimated physicians needed in the state.

• Guiding the University through the unprecedented times of COVID-19, which included the transition to virtual learning and ensuring Touro served on the frontlines, beginning with testing and treating the Valley’s homeless population at Cashman Center in the earliest days of the pandemic.

• Securing a $3 million endowment from the State of Qatar in 2020 to support the Sharon Sigesmund Pierce and Stephen Pierce Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities, allowing Touro to hire more therapists and increase the number of families served.

• Helping to raise millions of dollars to enhance the medical education at Touro by securing partnerships with several donors and organizations across Nevada.

• Establishing the Touro Gala, which has raised millions of dollars for students while attracting notable guest speakers, including U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, the late Congressman and Civil Rights icon John Lewis, NBC News reporter Kerry Sanders, and former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi.

“It has been one of the honors of my life to have been a part of the Touro University family for the past nine years,” Berkley said. “I have witnessed Touro’s impressive evolution as our state’s largest medical school, attracting talented students from around the country who are eager to make an impact on our community through healthcare and education. I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to help guide Touro and look forward to seeing what’s next for this remarkable institution.”

Prior to joining Touro, Berkley served the State of Nevada in the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2013. She was the first woman elected to Congress from the 1st Congressional District that includes most of the city of Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Strip and the city of North Las Vegas. She served seven consecutive terms. Prior to serving in Congress, Berkley was a member of the Nevada State Legislature and an elected member of the University Board of Regents. In her professional career, Berkley, a practicing attorney, served as Deputy Director of the State Commerce Department, in-house counsel for Southwest Gas Corporation and Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs at the Sands Hotel and Casino.

DOLORES

CAMPUZANO-PIGNATELLO Chamber Executive Board Member and the 2023 ATHENA International Awards Director

The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada

21st year Anniversary Celebration was a very intimate one this year

The WCCNV was started on Wednesday, May 8, 2002. It is the official Women’s “State” Chamber of Nevada’s 159-year History & it is one of three stand alone chambers in the U.S. which means it is not connected to City Chambers. Our Chamber is not an affiliate trade organization, so all monies paid for membership, sponsorship, advertising or donations stays right here in the State of Nevada to promote our programs, student scholarships & grants to help our members and Community.

John Huck & Justice Patricia Lee hosted this very intimate luncheon & as usual were the perfect combination.

A huge thank you to all of our incredible Chamber Ambassador Team who were recognized at the event. We are where we are because of all of you. Dawn Kyles, Rocio Mahoney, PJ Jackson, Brenda Gayle Bryant, Tamra Coulter, LaRee Ross & all of our other incredible members who volunteer their time to our Organization Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Last but not least. I was recognized for my 10 years as a Board Member of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada. During my 10 years with the Chamber, I have been a part of so many amazing things: the creation of the Legacy Foundation - Achieving your Dreams to Education Scholarship Program, honoring women in Nevada for their contributions, supporting & mentoring the Young Professionals Group, I have participated in speaking engagements promoting women in Nevada, charity events, fundraiser events, women development workshops, scholarship & youth program judge, did my first podcast, but most of all, I have had a chance to help our Community grow and along the way had an opportunity to build lasting relationships with incredible women in this community who I am beyond blessed to call my friends. Marie Scrofani, Patricia Lee, Anita Laruy, Summer Webb, Berenice Church, Rita Vaswani, Nileen Knoke, Norm Jr., CA Vjollca, Regina N. Ford, Cassandra Cotton, Pam Cash and Barbara Wood.

Congratulations Women's Chamber of Commerce of Nevada (WCCNV) & June L. Beland for your leadership the last 21 years.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF FAN FAIR THE STORY BEHIND THE WORLD'S LONGEST-RUNNING COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

See how it all started from humble beginnings as Fan Fair in 1972 in the original documentary film "CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair." The documentary features exclusive interviews with Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Vince Gill, Wynonna Judd, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and more!

Watch the debut of the documentary film on Hulu starting Wednesday, July 5.

WCCNV CHAMBER MEMBERS

New Members 2023

ABC Nevada Chapter

Kara Arenas, Vice President

5070 Arville St, Suite #4, Las Vegas, NV 89118

702.227.0536 - kara@abcnevada.org

Adobe Ellen Sartin - Marketing Coordinator

345 Park Avenue - San Jose, CA 95110-2704 (408) 753-5826 (work)

Ioni m designs

1.626.485.3619 - sheila@lonimdesigns.com Red Rock City Lifestyle 3063 Evening Mist Ave, Henderson, NV 89052

702.762.5030

Signature Real Estate

Claireese LaRee Ross, Realtor

8912 Spanish Ridge Ave, #210

Las Vegas, NV 89148 - M: 408.878.8634

Tyler Robertson Foundation 823 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. NV 89101

Kimberly Gradisher - 702.581.8284

Ray Auto LLC

Vanya Angeiova, Owner 5087 S. Arville St., Ste J, Las Vegas, NV

702.882.9618

Renewals Continued 2023

Nevada State College

1300 Nevada Sate Drive

Henderson, NV 89002

Nevada System of Higher Education

Christine Haynes

Executive Coordinator/Gov't & Community Relations 4300 S. Maryland Parkway

Las Vegas, NV 89119

(702) 889-8426

*Southern NV Veterans Chamber of Commerce

702.448.7820 – WCCNV Member since 2022

WCCNV CHAMBER MEMBERS Renewals 2023

*City of Henderson/Police Dept

223 Lead St, Henderson, NV 89015

702.267.4505 | 702.267.2033

Clark County – Dept. of Business License

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy., 3rd Fl

Las Vegas, NV 89155-1810

Jordan Sandecki, Management Analyst II

702-455-6186

*Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada

2941 Harris Ave, Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV 89101

702.385.3677 - https://girlscoutsnv.org/

*WCCNV Member 10 years

*Henderson Chamber of Commerce 400 N Green Valley Pkwy 2nd Floor Henderson, NV 89074 - 702-565-8951

LVBNM

5546 Camino Al Norte, #251

North Las Vegas, NV 89031

702.639.6969 Office - 702.581-5247 Cell

lvbnmlasvegas@aol.com - www.lvbnm.com

Paula Jackson, Co- Founder & Executive Producer Celebrating 17 years

*Nevada Workforce Connection Organization

Irene Bustamante Adams

Chief Strategy Officer - Direct (702) 636-8750

Adrina Ramos-King - Strategic Initiatives Manager

6330 W Charleston Blvd Ste 150, Las Vegas, (702)274-3611 –* WCCNV Member 15 years

*The Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada 2673 Western Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-810-6744 - Stacey DeMarco - OPR MGR info@glccnv.org - (WCCNV member since 2021)

Touro University Nevada

874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson, NV 89014 Executive Assistant to Dena Potestio, Vice President for Advancement

702-449-1324 (mobile)

United Way of Southern Nevada

Dana Boldizsar,Manager, Fund Development

(702)892-2328 – WCCNV since 2020 danab@uwsn.org

Ocean Prime Las Vegas Now Open

Nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse open for weekday lunch, weekend brunch & dinner nightly. Located at the bustling and iconic corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue. Rooftop Terrace, 3 Bars and 3 Private Dining Rooms.

Construction begins on Blake Shelton’s $30M Las Vegas

Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson, left, stands with country superstar Blake Shelton, right, at a groundbreaking for Ole Red Las Vegas. (Clark County/Twitter) Today, I had the pleasure of participating in the ground breaking of the new Ole Red Las Vegas, Blake Shelton's NEW place to play on the Strip! Ole Red will be located near the new Horseshoe Las Vegas (Old Bally's Hotel and Casino) on the corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Flamingo Rd.

You Can Watch Formula One Racecars Zoom Down the Strip From Blake Shelton’s New Las Vegas Bar The country singer is bringing a four-level complex with live music and a luxury VIP floor to Las Vegas Boulevard in November