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Contents Cover Story Women’s Hall of Fame and Pioneer Aawrd 4 New Executive Board Member

Publisher & Editor-In-Chief June L. Beland

Executive Board Members

4 Small Business Council Members and Upcoming Event 5 MGM WCCNV Sponosr Letter 6 Corporate Member American Family - All Representatives 8 Donna Kris Testimonial 11 WHOF Photo Gallery, Pam Cach Retirement 12 Best Wishes Olivia 14 WIP Digital Magazine Deadlines 14 2016 Member Registry 15 Calendar of Events - April - May - June

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Introducing Our Newest Board Member... VJolla “VioSa” tarJan Business Banking Relations Manager, Wells Fargo Bank Viosa will be replacing Pam Cach who has retired

June Beland CEO/Founder - Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada

Cathy SpringS Board Member of the Small Business Council-WCCNV She analyzes small to mid-sized businesses, their operations and telecommunications needs to provide a ‘best case’ business solution using CenturyLink’s most advanced communications technology and managed services. Cathy is the New Digital Advertising Account Executive for the Women’s Chamber. CHINA FRAZIER Certified Business Mentor, SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business August 2013 Economic Empowerment Mentor and coach new business start-up, growth and development, business planning, marketing, consulting best practices, training and development, executive coaching, training and development. Background in healthcare, business consulting, real estate and psychology.

MEET OUR SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL April 23, 2015 at the Chamber Training Room - 9am to 10:30am

What Do You Want to Know About Setting up a New Business? Ask how to set up your type of business... What do you need to run your business ? Know what you need to ask the experts ! You’re Panel of Experts: SCORE, Women’s Business Center, Telecommunications Business Insurance, CPA, SOS New Fees

RSVP - seats are very limited - WCCNV Members only - edu@womenschamberofnevada.org 4

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United through Diversity

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Corporate Member American Family Insurance – All Representatives Adam Brown Agency American Family Insurance 3620 N Rancho Drive, Ste 104 Las Vegas, NV 89130 702-269-4820

Jenna Hicks American Family Insurance 7570 Norman Rockwell Lane, Ste 270 Las Vegas, NV 89143 702-385-0015

Manuel R. Lemus Agency American Family Insurance 150 E Centennial Pkwy, Ste 102 North Las Vegas, NV 89084 702-633-9146

R S McPride Insurance Agency American Family Insurance 3310 S Jones Blvd, Ste D Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-266-9596

Albina Karimova Agency American Family Insurance 505 East Windmill Lane, Ste 1B Las Vegas, NV 89123 702-438-0600

Jesse McCullough Agency American Family Insurance 1141 S Highway 160, Ste 3 Pahrump, NV 89048 775-751-6646

Mateo Thalheimer Agency Inc. American Family Insurance 3530 East Flamingo Road, Ste 105 Las Vegas, NV 89121 702-434-6749

Ronald L. Cornell Agency American Family Insurance 210 N Boulder Hwy, Ste 170 Henderson, NV 89015 702-579-7611

Allen Kac American Family Insurance 1990 Village Center Circle, Ste 11 Las Vegas, NV 89134 702-732-7938

Joe Winslow Agency American Family Insurance 355 W Mesquite Blvd, Ste D20 Mesquite, NV 89027 702-345-2439

Matthew Meron Agency American Family Insurance 6440 N Durango Drive, Ste 144 Las Vegas, NV 89149 702-260-8022

Ruben Gonzalez Agency LLC American Family Insurance 3636 Las Vegas Blvd N, Ste A1 Las Vegas, NV 89115 702-438-5070

Barbara Nielson Agency American Family Insurance 1776 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Ste 110 Henderson, NV 89012 702-906-1860

J P Gilbert Agency American Family Insurance 7345 S Durango Dr, Bldg B, Ste 108 Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-854-2865

Sean Stewart Agency Inc. American Family Insurance 2520 St. Rose Pkwy, Ste 103 Henderson, NV 89074 702-479-1570

Cheryl Miller Agency American Family Insurance 2380 N Buffalo Dr, Ste 115 Las Vegas, NV 89128 702-839-1350

John Holcomb Agency American Family Insurance 7345 S Durango Dr, Bldg B, Ste 108 Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-266-9499

Matthew Baker Agency American Family Insurance 1776 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Ste 110, Henderson, NV 89012 702-202-2218 Meichu Kuo-Carter Agency Inc. American Family Insurance 3441 West Sahara Avenue, Ste D1 Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-367-8882

Colleen Drinnon Insurance Agency American Family Insurance 2625 East Craig Road, Ste F North Las Vegas, NV 89030 702-399-2227

J. Cheston Williams Agency American Family Insurance 6348 S Rainbow Blvd, Ste 100 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-854-4768

Diana L. McIntosh Agency American Family Insurance 3375 East Russell Road, Ste 1E Las Vegas, NV 89120 702-454-5080

Kelly Gerdon Agency American Family Insurance 6757 W Charleston Blvd, Ste A Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-732-7918

Diana K. Waiters Ralston Agency American Family Insurance 3530 East Flamingo Road, Ste 105 Las Vegas, NV 89121 702-435-1132

Kendra Wright Agency Inc. American Family Insurance 414 Nevada Highway Boulder City, NV 89005 702-737-2044

Heather Spencer Agency American Family Insurance 7345 S Durango Dr, Ste 108 Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-262-1067

Leslie Gonzalez Agency American Family Insurance 7312 West Cheyenne Ave, Ste 6 Las Vegas, NV 89129 702-395-1179

Helen K. Vasquez American Family Insurance 4160 S Fort Apache Road, Ste F Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-629-5625

Lisa L. Blair Agency American Family Insurance P O Box 593 Logandale, NV 89021 702-398-7711

Jeffrey Cottino Agency American Family Insurance 150 E Centennial Pkwy, Ste 102 North Las Vegas, NV 89084 702-456-8883

Luis E. Martich Insurance Agency Inc. American Family Insurance 8100 W Charleston Blvd, Ste 103 Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-732-4072

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Micah McGarry American Family Insurance 2213 N Green Valley Pkwy, Ste 101 Henderson, NV 89014 702-280-2968 Michael Scheeler Agency American Family Insurance 6348 S Rainbow Blvd, Ste 100A Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-656-7001 Raja Mourey Agency Inc. American Family Insurance 7312 West Cheyenne Ave, Ste 6 Las Vegas, NV 89129 702-655-3866 Randy Sagastume Agency LLC American Family Insurance 180 S Stephanie Street, Ste 120 Henderson, NV 89012 702-435-6716 Reba Labat Agency LLC American Family Insurance 7312 West Cheyenne Blvd, Ste 6 Las Vegas, NV 89129 702-880-7142

Shannon Morrison Agency American Family Insurance 3275 W Ann Road, Ste 100 North Las Vegas, NV 89031 702-453-1301

Sharon K. Bucholz Agency American Family Insurance 5250 S Pecos Road, Ste 100E Las Vegas, NV 89120 702-450-4276 Sherry Verost Agency Inc. American Family Insurance 6757 W Charleston Blvd, Ste A Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-870-1247 Susan Spartacus Insurance Agency American Family Insurance 501 S Rancho Drive, Ste A1 Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-266-9858 Vely Gyosheva Agency Inc. American Family Insurance 4160 S Fort Apache Road, Ste F Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-255-7025

Robbie Lueck Agency American Family Insurance 3275 W Ann Road, Ste 100 North Las Vegas, NV 89031 702-396-3366

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Testimonial for WCCNV Business Success Series 2015 lead by Brenda Gayle of Gayle Group.

Hey Members! What a different presentation you missed on the subject of Business Plans. Brenda Gayle was not talking us through the outline of business plan like so many of us have received in the past. She talked to us about the philosophy of the Plan; where and how we might create a problem for ourselves – “the next step” cautionary topic; identified what money-lenders are looking for and more. Who thought she’d coach us on how to set our prices ?! Who thought she’d give us insight about negotiating how to be paid what we are worth? Who expected guidance on Selling My Value? ….and she even provided a scenario for approaching other businesses who “fail” us – recall compliments open more ears than complaints. Added benefit: the other business owners who shared their concerns, voiced their challenges, and offered possible solutions to each other. This aspect is consistent with WCCNV business series segments: we help each other. My eyes were really opened with Brenda’s guidance. I feel significantly motivated to re-look at my earlier Business Plan with this new perspective and I have a greater appreciation for what my business DOES bring to the market place and consumers. Hoping more members will get the next Series date on their calendar and bring their contribution to the next meeting. Donna Kris, BS Licensed Esthetician, Certified Oncology Esthetician Tender Touch Spa Clinic

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HUBZONE PROGRAM Small Business Certification for Federal Contract Set-Aside Opportunities Presented by: Rich Lyles, Nevada PTAC Procurement Outreach Program, Barry Van Orden, Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Nevada District Office The SBA’s Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program is an important competitive advantage for Nevada businesses seeking federal contracts. Please join us to learn more about the program, benefits, eligibility requirements, and the application process. Who should attend? Small businesses currently located in, or planning to relocate to, a Nevada HUBZone

WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 9:00—10:30 AM WHERE: Nevada Microenterprise Initiative 550 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite E Las Vegas, NV 89104

To determine if your business is located in a HUBZone, search by address at http:// map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/ Why get certified?  Sole-source contracting  10% price evaluation preference in competitions (prime and sub contracts)  The federal government has a goal of awarding at least 3% of all contract dollars to HUBZone businesses

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Women’s Hall of Fame Photo Gallery

Pam’s Retirement...

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This Monday I am full of emotion/nerves/ excitement. Friday will be my last day here at FOX5 Local. Las Vegas-- and being part of this PM news team since 2009 has been an honor and pleasure. Thank you for tuning in--I couldn’t have asked for better people to share set with than John Huck & Ted Pretty! I have LOVED living in this world-class community, and my son is so lucky to say he’s born in Las Vegas! Later in the month we head back to Arizona-- to happily return to work alongside my friends 3TV Phoenix - but carrying some 702 always!!

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Reminder of our 2015 Digital Publications (Marketing our members businesses to our distribution list Reaching local, state, national or international readers exposing our members to (7.000) City & State Chambers of Commerce in the U.S., 2,500 more Chambers of Commerce Internationally & Abroad, plus 2,500 to our Convention and Visitors Bureaus (All States), Diversity Chamber of Commerce in Nevada, Diversity Partners in Nevada, Economic Development Councils (All States), State Boards of Tourism (All States) U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C. (Total distribution 12,000 + our 500 members= 12,500)

Volunteer for Councils & Committees COUNCILS Small Business Council: (No Term Limit) The Small Business Council makes sure that small businesses have a big voice at the Chamber. Goal: To serve, represent and promote the small businesses and start-ups with education, resources, tools and mentoring to enhance the economic health of S. Nevada’s small business community. Brainstorm and implement new ways to address small business needs, including networking, education and funding. Conduct events with SCORE, Women Certification Programs WBEC-West, Mentoring programs, successful entrepreneurs, big business/small business partnerships, economic development updates and educational opportunities. Develop a Direct Roundtable Program. Help with the selection of the annual WCCNV Small Business of the Year Award. Promote our small business members through the Chamber’s Women In Power Magazine. Conduct a special event during U.S. Small Business Month and voice opinions, on important issues on small businesses at local, state and national levels with the Government Affairs Committee. Economic Development Council: Coordinates Chamber’s role with Southern Nevada, the State of Nevada and D.C. Determines events and overall direction of Chamber’s economic development efforts and attend city, county and state events. COMMITTEES Ambassador Corp: Ambassador Director will meet with the Ambassador Club and have them get in touch with members to be sure that they know about the opportunities the Chamber provides. The marketing tools and resources include the quarterly Women In Power Magazine, monthly Chamber Business News, monthly invitations, and the Chamber website. Ambassador Club: The Ambassadors are volunteers who represent the Chamber at ribbon cuttings, quarterly mixers, new member orientation, luncheons, and other functions sponsored by the Chamber. April 2015

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2nd Quarter Calendar of Events

April National Volunteerism & National Diversity Month (More details events2@womenschamberofnevada.org) Apr 7 (Tues) LVBNM Expo Apr 10 (Fri) Business Connection Café (Members & Guest w Keynote Speaker) Apr 21 (Tues) The Entrepreneur Club (Lead/Referral Group) Apr 22 (Mon) Professional Business Network Mixer (Member Venue SATAY) Apr 23 (Thurs) Business EDU Workshop (Meet the Small Business Council & ask questions Apr 30 (Thurs) New Member Forum (Chamber Office) APRIL Digital Chamber Monthly Business News (Member Newsletter) Member Non Profit Events: Apr 18 (Sat) Women’s Money Conference www.nvwomensmoney.org Apr 18 (Sat) LV India Chamber Installation of Officers (more info go to www.LVICC.org )

May National Scholarship Month (Small Business Week 4th thru 8th) (More details events2@womenschamberofnevada.org) May 5 (Tues) LVBNM (Women in Business) May 8 (Fri) Business Connection Café’ Official Women’s Chamber Anniversary (13 years) May 13 (Wed) Government Affairs Meeting May 19 (Tues) The Entrepreneur Club (Lead/Referral Group) May 21 (Thurs) Executive Board meeting May 25 CLOSED for Memorial Day May 29 (Fri) WCCNV 11th Anniversary Luncheon & ATHENA Open Nomination Announcement And WCCNV Membership recognition of members with the chamber for 10-13 years and our local/City/Gov offices-meet who runs your City/County/Gov MAY Digital Chamber Monthly Business News (Member Newsletter) Community Diversity Member Event: May 14 (Thurs) NAWBO - WODA

June National Entrepreneur Marketing (More details events2@womenschamberofnevada.org) June 2 (Tues) LVBNM (Women in Business) June 10 (Wed) GOV meeting June 10 (Wed) Annual LV Metro Chamber Expo (Visit our booth) June 12 (Fri) Business Connection Cafe June 16 (Tues) The Entrepreneur Club (Lead/Referral Group) June 17 (Wed) WCCNV Entrepreneur Network Mixer (Member TBD) June 18 (Thurs) EDU Workshop JUNE Digital Chamber Monthly Business News (Member Newsletter)

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