Official Chamber Member Newsletter
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SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY ISSUE
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INSIDE Publisher - June L. Beland
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4 President's Anniversary Message 5 Chamber Board of Directors & Executive Board 7 About Our Women's State Chamber 10 Message from Administrator 11 Events & Workshops 12 New Updates & Changes 16 Ambassador A-TEAM Members 20 16th Annual ATHENA Int'l. & LEM Awards 21 ATHENA Award Sponsor Benefits 22 Chamber Event Photos 23 Women's Chamber Volunteer Committees 25 Advertising in 4 Chamber Publications 27 Meet the Government Affairs Council 27 Congratulations to Jan-Ie Low, NEW Representative for CCRCC in Nevada 29 New Education Council Director, New Entrepreneur Club President and Young Professional President and Vice President
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Women’s State Chamber within the Union of the United States of America since 2002 Only three state “Stand Alone” Women’s Chambers in the USA (TX, CO and NV) We made history in 2002 and now celebrating our 17th Anniversary as a State Chamber History of Nevada: Nevada became the 36th State on October 31, 1864 WCCNV State of Address June Beland, Founder, President and CEO Opening remarks The growth of women entrepreneurs in the United States has been spectacular. Today, there are still 10 million women-owned firms employing 2.2 million people and generating sales of $1 trillion. However, women are impacting much more than how business gets done in America. They are shaping and redefining the workplace, the nation's business networks, financial institutions, and our culture. Perhaps most of all, women entrepreneurs are deeply influencing how the business community, public officials and the media perceive and respond to women. Entrepreneur: Business, Diversity & International Resources In Nevada, the members of the Women’s Chamber are women entrepreneurs who are still creating jobs, hope and opportunities in this community. The Women’s Chamber, Department of Labor and the Small Business Administration, along with many community and state partners, are eager to assist women who are the driving force in our economy. We are here today to help you invest in yourself, grow your business and realize your dreams. (We are proud to be a multicultural state chamber and support all chambers). Today’s Technology is allowing small businesses to compete on a more level playing field with big businesses. It also allows entrepreneurs to personalize their access to the vast pool of resources available to their enterprises. The Women’s Chamber offers key resources; targeted information, supply and diversity, registration for educational programs, and networking opportunities to help you and your business reach their maximum potential. Career: Internship, entry level, management to top executive WCCNV is here to help women and young professionals, no matter what level. Internship is available through chamber members and our community partners in all career fields. Entry level, get the job experiences you need to move up to a better position. Career Woman, WCCNV has partnered with several community leaders with their HR departments and Career Fairs giving you the opportunity to get in front of the right companies that offer careers not just “a job” giving you an equal opportunity for a better position. Management and Top Executives, advance your career to executive position with better pay and benefits through our community partners. WCCNV set up educational workshops and have partnered with our educational members (Schools and Universities) to further your education and get a higher paying position. Mentoring (Our board members (8) have over 249 years of experience) You have the opportunity get free help through our mentoring program with our Executive Board Members. Each Executive Board Member has over 20-35 years in careers and business ownership, free to our members. Ask them how they advanced their career or how they started and grew their business. Closing Statement: I worked long and hard to established a Legacy for all Women, making sure women had a place they could turn to. Well today we have grown from an idea to a phenomenal power house, now each and every woman can accomplish whatever they want in life (business-career-personal). In seventeen years WCCNV established all types of programs, workshops, international contacts, translators from 18 different countries right within our own chamber. WCCNV encourages our members to take full advantage of their benefits to assure total success in career/business. Each and every member is part of the chamber, you are not standing alone (We are united not divided), get involved by serving on a committees; take advantage of your services and benefits. As a wife, mother, grandmother, career woman for 19 years and Woman Entrepreneur for the past 41 years, I am a good example that you can have it all, you do not have to sacrifice one for the other. So go for your dream, I did and I am still here. WCCNV is also proud to work with our members who offer employment or placement for the disabled in our community. Visit our website www.womenschamberofnevada.org
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Women's Chamber Board of Directors
June L. Beland Founder, President & CEO
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Norman H. Beland, Sr. Treasurer
Marie R. Scrofani Secretary & Administrator
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70% Female - 25% male, Veterans - 2% Women-15% men Disabled 2% (Persons with disability)
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American Estate & Trust LC ATHENA® International Awards Bank of Nevada - Bank of America Boyd Gaming - City of Las Vegas Cox Communications - Caesars Entertainment Epic Worldwide LLC - Henderson Hospital Las Vegas Sands Corporation Las Vegas Woman Magazine McCarran International Airport MGM Resorts International & The ACES NAWBO - Nevada Business Magazine Nevada State College Nevada Women’s Hall of Fame Republic Services - StorageWest Summerlin Hospital Medical Center The Stirling Club - Terry Fator Company Texas Station - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Touro University - Valley Hospital & Medical Center - WCCNV Legacy Foundation Wells Fargo Bank Women's Leadership Conference All minority Chamber of Commerce All City Chambers of Commerce and LV Metro Chamber, to name a few
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Open to women and men who do not want to go to a 2 or 4 year collage-- TRADE SCHOOLS Trade schools like: Hospitality, auto, computer programmer, Network Systems Administrator, Police officer, ITT, Culinary, Dental Hygienist, Electrician, Green Energy, etc..
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WOMEN IN SKILLED TRADES AREN'T JUST FOR MEN The skilled trades are seeing a shortage, and women are starting to step in to make up that difference………check out our article in the Fall
2019 Fall Issue of Women in Power Business Mag. 25 Best-Paying Jobs For Women in 2019/2020
Cont. on page 12
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WOMEN IN POWER BUSINESS MAGAZINE
Susan Au Allen
National Headquarters, Ceo and National President, United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce and Education Foundation
To advertise in this issue
Call the Women's Chamber 702.733.3955 or email magazine@womenschamberofnevada.org Deadline 9-10-19 Street date 9-27-19 at the 2019 ATHENA Awards
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Legacy Foundation Board Member Patricia Lee
presented 2 of the five students their scholarships at the Public Education Foundation luncheon at the Venetian
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Dear Members Message from Administrator Have you been using your membership with exclusive access to specialized tools? There are so many ways to promote your business or organization via the new online Member Information Center. All you have to do is login in and start using these great new features! Here are some of those features to use for better exposure for your company or nonprofit members: Membership listing - update your listing to ensure everyone has access to complete, up-to-date information. (Important: Completing your profile is critical to gaining increased visibility and exposure!) Deals - offer coupons and special deals; fellow members may well be your best customers. Job postings - submit your own job openings. Executive members on up: Advertise events - add your events to our online event calendar displayed with quick links; use these links to share in your social media, text to mobile devices, add to calendar, or email to others. Network with other members - check out other member listings, jobs, deals. If you are new to using our Member Information Center website and don't know how to get around, call or email Marie Scrofani, Chamber Administrator for help or a quick tour of how to utilize this great resource! Are you a large company with representatives in various areas? You can choose a rep to manage these great resources to engage with chamber members and gain more visibility! We look forward to expanding your scope of visibility for your business and to other chamber members. 702.733.3955 9am to 3pm M-F ď Ž
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Group Meetings
The Entrepreneur Club--Members Only 8-20-19 11:30am to 1pm - Red Rock Rm Department of Business & Industry 9-17-19 Same time and location 8-27-19 Just Connected 9am to 11am at Game Works Town Square 9-4-19 INFINITY Henderson Group Wildhorse Golf Club - 11:30am 9-11-19 GOV Meeting 11:30am - Presidents Location 9-12-19 A-TEAM Meeting Red Rock Rm 9am to 10:30am
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EDU - Brenda Gayle Bryant 9-10-19------8:15 am - 10am Department of Business & Industry
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8-20-19 Las Vegas Woman's Magazine Party 5:30pm - 8:30PM Queensridge 9-19-19 Las Vegas Larges Mixer Texas Station 4pm to 9pm 9-27-19 16th Annual ATHENA International Awards 11:15am to 2pm The Stirling Club at Turnberry Place
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NEW UPDATES & CHANGES New updates and date changes: “What’s New” All updates and news will appear in the October 2019 Newsletter NEW Bi-Monthly Educational Programs & New EDU Director pg 29 NEW GoFundMe Nonprofit website to debut Next week on website NEW Event Coordinator Directors & A-TEAM Directors pg17 NEW VENUE, we are honored to be returning to The Stirling Club for our ATHENA Awards NEW location for Power Breakfast Series (Nevada Department of Business & Industry) NEW Location for Business Alliance Network Mixers (A Professional Business Referral Exchange) Pending
2020 event dates FIRST EVENT IN 2020 18th Annual Government Affairs Election Luncheon 1-31-20 at Lawry's
NEXT EVENT 14th Annual Nevada Women’s Hall of Fame is March 26, 2020 NEW MONTH: Annual ATHENA International Women’s Leadership Day Luncheon moved to May 29, 2020 (Having lunch while connecting leaders with aspiring leaders). NEW DATE for our major Fundraiser: 17th Annual ATHENA International Awards GALA will now be Friday, September 25, 2020 (Leadership, Organization, Young Professional and Minority Lifetime Achievement Award). NEW DATE for our 7th Annual LEM Awards (Legacy Entertainment & Media Awards), November 13, 2020 For all other changes visit our website www.womenschamberofnevada.org
Building more marketing opportunities for our members
New Advertising Opportunities Website Home Page C
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What the Chamber Stands for:
Being a Women’s State Chamber we will always stay on the cutting edge with today's ever changing times. We do not: Have a PAC Fund, we do not sponsor candidates we educate members on policies, what they mean and voting. We bring candidates to our members and you decide who you want to vote for in 2020. Our First government luncheon is set for January 31, 2020.
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Advocacy - Capital for small businesses - Cyber, intelligence and security Economic policy today - Education and postsecondary education - Free Enterprise Government-How to read and understand bills in D.C & NV that effect you or your business Next-Gen Young Professional Society - Small business policy today - Technology Engagement WCCNV Legacy Foundation-At Risk high school Student Scholarships WCCNV Post-Secondary Education scholarships, Workforce and Young Professionals Women and Men in Entertainment (all areas), Performing Arts, Music & Media US. Chamber Said it right: No business, no matter how big or small, operates in a vacuum. Small businesses and large companies count on one another every day, and its independent relationships between them that move our economy forward. ď Ž
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Congratulations to all the fabulous winners!!!
Ruth Furman June Beland Jessica Medei Rosman Louisa Voisine Alisa Nave-Worth Vickie Shields Barbara Atkinson Trish Nash Joan C. Rueben, NCMA Fellow Elena Ledoux Lori Algieri Joan C. Rueben, NCMA
New Member Dawn Ferriera Congratulations on your new venture
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Ambassador A-TEAM Members
Carla Aseltine
Amanda Bolton
Brenda Gayle Bryant
Tamra Coulter
Karen Eastman
Linda Garrett
Dawn Kyles
Yuan-Fen Lai
Becky Palmer
Angela Pacelli
Stephani Ortiz
Ryan Stout
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Laura Fairchild
Directors
Kevin Fairchild
Mission Statement: The mission of the Chamber’s Ambassador Program is to serve as goodwill representatives for the Women’s Chamber of Commerce by welcoming and soliciting new members at various complimentary Chamber events, member functions, ribbon cuttings and grand openings. In addition, the Ambassadors welcome new members and encourage participation in Chamber activities. If you would like to sign up for the A-Team call Laura & Kevin 702.803.4493
Meet all the Ambassadors for the chamber on the website: www.womenschamberofnevada.org
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oday s Chamber of Commerce Rather than being narrowly focused on one particular industry, issue, cause, or activity, focuses on a broad range of activities and support for both businesses and communities and the Women's Chamber is a diverse women's organization to focus on the needs and rights of all women and men in an ever changing world.
artner Organi ation & tate offices with the Chamber are American Cancer Society of Southern Nevada ATHENA® International BE Engaged Education Legislation Boulder City Chamber of Commerce Boyd Gaming-Diversity City of Las Vegas Dress for Success of Southern Nevada Educational Council Government Affairs Council Henderson Police Department Henderson Chamber of Commerce Las Vegas Chambers Asian, India, Latin, Metro, Urban Las Vegas Sands Diversity Las Vegas Urban League MGM Diversity Nathan Adelson Hospice NAWBO of Southern Nevada National Women’s Business Council (Advisors to the President, Congress & The SBA) Nevada Business Magazine Nevada Dept. of Transportation Civil Rights Program NV State Controller’s Office Nevada Higher Education Nevada Hispanic Business Group Nevada Policy Research Institute Nevada Veterans Association Nevada Small Business Administration Nevada State Controller’s Office Nevada Workforce Connection State of Nevada Department of Business & Industry State of Nevada Treasurer’s Office The Entrepreneur Club (Leads & Referral Group) U.S. Small Business Administration (Washington & Nevada) United Way of Southern Nevada WCCNV Legacy Foundation WBEC-West Women & Men in Entertainment, Performing Arts & Media Women in Power Organization YWCA-Las Vegas Young Professional Society of Women’s Chamber
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16TH ANNUAL ATHENA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS & 7TH ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
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Contact: Marie R Scrofani 702.733.3955 Women’s Chamber ATHENA® Award Host Organization for Nevada presents the 16th Annual ATHENA® International Awards and WCCNV Legacy Foundation 7th Annual Legacy Entertainment, Performing Arts and Media Award Scholarship Fundraiser “Achieving Your Dreams through Education.” Las Vegas, Nevada, August 8, 2019 - The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada will celebrate the 16th Annual ATHENA® International Leadership Awards on September 27, 2019. The ceremony will be held at The Stirling Club with a VIP Champagne Reception in The Veranda Room sponsored by Laura and Kevin Fairchild, beginning at 11:15am and lunch and awards program will commence at 11:45am in The Stirling Room with extraordinary raffle prizes. Co-Master of Ceremonies John Huck, Award Winning News Anchor with FOX5 News and Kelly Clinton-Holmes 2015 Entertainer of the Year. Performance by: Kelly Clinton Holmes, Elisa Fiorillo and Magaly Munoz-Mejorado. The Athena® International Awards is the main award fundraising event of the year. All net proceeds benefit “At Risk” female high school students with scholarships for higher education and postsecondary education through the chambers WCCNV Legacy Foundation 501(c) (3) charity and distributed by The Public Education Foundation. 2019 ATHENA® International Women’s Leadership nominees are: Ginger L. Allen, CEO and Business Development Consultant for Your Marketing Liaison, Souzan El-Eid, MD, FACS, Breast Surgeon, Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Ruth Furman, Principal, Image Words Communications, Flo Rogers, President/Chief Executive Officer, Nevada Public Radio, Carrie Simpson, CEO, Everywhere Managed LLC and Rita Vaswani, SVP-Senior Relationship Manager, Nevada State Bank. ATHENA® Young Professional Leadership has two recipients this year: Magaly Munoz-Mejorado, Senior Manager, Community Engagement, MGM Resorts International and Jessica Patterson, Chief Financial Officer, Girls Scouts of Southern Nevada. ATHENA® Non-Profit Organization Award recipient: Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas. Lawrence Wayne Ruvo, Keep Memory Alive. Minority Lifetime Achievement Award recipient: Honorable Johnnie B. Rawlinson, is a United States Circuit Judge of the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and a former United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. Legacy Entertainment, Performing Arts and Media recipients: Entertainer of the Year Award: Elisa Fiorillo, singer, songwriter, entertainer; TV Media Award: TV /Internet Media Maria Ngo & Raymond DuGray, Celebrity Hosts and Producers, VegasNETmedia, Public Television Award: Vegas PBS (celebrating 50 years) Performing Arts Award: Nevada Ballet Theater (celebrating 48 years) and Radio On Air Personality Award: Craig Knight, General Manager, Power 88 Radio (KCEP 88.1). For more information on sponsorships, tables, VIP seats, regular seats, advertising in the 16th ATHENA® International Souvenir Awards and Legacy Entertainment Program or your name on the Angel Donors page, call Marie R. Scrofani at 702.733.3955 or 702.682.9200. To donate a raffle Item for our charity, call Berenice Church (702) 755-9612, Laura & Kevin Fairchild (702) 343-4837 or Sandra Roche (702) 524-6208 at the chamber office. For Sponsorships, email June Beland at info@legacyfoundationnv.org or call the Foundation line 24/7 702.452.2100 and we will call you back. For all other questions call Marie Scrofani at the chamber office. Online reservations are available at www.womenschamberofnevada.org
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The ATHENA Leadership Award® Program Supporting, Honoring and Developing Women Leaders Sponsorship Benefits You The ATHENA Award® program is a worthy investment. Your participation sends a clear message that your business invests in your community and its growth by identifying and honoring its leaders – both women and men. The caliber of ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees and Recipients ensures media coverage. Your participation associates you with exemplary leaders and is a vehicle to cultivating important relationships both personally and professionally. Sponsors Receive: •
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Recognition for your organization and community in ATHENA International eNews
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Increased membership and wider customer base as the word spreads that you support
women’s leadership initiatives ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees and Recipients are leaders in their profession, wellconnected in their community, hold leadership positions in service and professional organizations and often lend their time and talent to corporate and foundation boards. Perhaps most importantly, they are great mentors who ‘lift as they climb’, extending a hand to their peers and the next generation of leaders alike. ATHENA Recipients foster leadership qualities in others.
Call the chamber today The Legacy Foundation for more information 702.452.2100 or email info@legacyfoundationnv.org AUG-SEPT 2019
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CHAMBER EVENT PHOTOS 2019 Annual Government Luncheon L_R: Kristin McMillan, Speaker NEXT: Rita Vaswani, Dolores Campuzano,, Anita Laruy, Kristin McMillan, June Beland,, Berenice Church, and Patricia Lee NEXT: June Beland and Kristin McMillan Porter
2019 Women Leadership Conference L-R: WLC sign June Beland and Marie Scrofani NEXT Hanna Brown with June Beland, NEXT Tyra, Marie Scrofani, Amie Jo Greer, Berenice Church and Sandra Roche
MEMBERS AROUND TOWN L-R top row: Evie with Marilyn Monroe NEXT: Rita Vaswani, Mary Beth Sewald, Susan Splan NEXT: Paula Lawrence and Carolyn Streva
L-R: NV Ambulance Assoc. and Governor Steve Sisolak Jan-Ie Low and guest NEXT: Dan Polsenberg, Dawn Gibbons, SOS Barbara Cegavske
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2019 Women’s Chamber Volunteer Committees Boards & Councils upon approval • • • •
Awards Board (Legacy & ATHENA) Education Council Entertainment Board Government Affairs Council
Committees (follow your passion) (CO-ED) • • • • • • • • •
Members only Call Marie today if you want to join a committee 702.733.3955
WCCNV Community Relations/Outreach A-TEAM Ambassadors Community Development Event Planning (Awards & Luncheons) Fundraising Committee Membership Committee (Maintain & Recruit) Public Relations Committee-Press Releases/Media Publications Committee/Research-Editorial-Advertising Young Professional Society Committee (Ages group 21-44)
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Official Chamber Publications--adv@womenschamberofnevada.org 2020 Member Registry Business Resource
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL Meet our Council Members
Anita Laruy, Chair
Becky Palmer
June Beland
Patricia Lee
Evelin "Evi" Paolillo
Stephani Ortiz
Barbara Henry
Tamra Coulter
Congratulations to WCCNV & CCRCC member Jan-Ie Low on being part of the issuance of the following Executive Order from President Donald J. Trump. We appreciate you representing your culture and Nevada
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Women's Chamber Community Affiliates
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Brenda Gayle Bryant EDU Director Owner of The Gayle Group 702.308.5277 cell
NEW President Linda Garrett Members may call the chamber 702.733.3955
Amanda Bolton President of YPS (702) 528-6596
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Ryan Stout Vice President of YPS (702) 896-3962
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Amie Jo Greer WCCNV Entertainment Director
Legacy Entertainment & Media Awards (LEM) Founder of Corner4Success Charitable Foundation and Host of The Go With Amie Jo TV Show
2019 Legacy Entertainment, Performing Arts & Media Awards (LEM) presented at the ATHENA International Awards September 27, 2019 11:15am to 2pm
John Huck FOX5
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Co-Masters of Ceremonies for the 2019 ATHENA International Awards and the LEM Awards
Kelly Clinton Holmes
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ALL FURTHER. MGM Resorts is a proud member of the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Nevada. FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS. PEOPLE. COMMUNITY. PLANET.
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