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VOL. 15 ISSUE 4
Know, Like & Trust! Friendly, honest service is what you can
expect when using any of our Business Members. Here are just a few
of us:
MARK WEINBERG REALTOR BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY
HOME SERVICES
EDDIE KENNY CRAIG P. KENNY & ASSOCIATES
ROCKY BRANDONISIO BRANDO'S SPORTSBAR
TOM ROSSI EXPERT FLOORING SOLUTIONS
TIM KORNEY WINDY CITY BEEFS N DOGS
AARON SCHNITZ FARMERS INSURANCE
BRETT BAUGHMAN MASTER THE MASSES
KELLY GAINES HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYS.
MARY ROMANO CITD
DONNA AUGUSTYN VILLAGE EAST CLEANERS
JULIE SPEIGEL SPEIGEL BURN FOUNDATION
DEENA BOGAN WRITER
We are former Midwesterners making a positive difference in our
adopted home of Nevada chicagoansinthedesert.com
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SOCIAL HAPPENINGS
FRIENDLY FACES
Thank you to WINDY CITY WASH & WAX for renewing their
Business MembershipCongratulations to OMELET HOUSE SUMMERLIN on
acquiring their liquor license
Thanks to VIVA MERCARDO'S and CAPO'S SPEAKEASY for hosting our
Chicks With Attitude LuncheonsCongratulations to BRANDO'S SPORTS
BAR on the install of their 2nd pizza oven
SUNDAY SEPT 13TH FOOTBALL & CHARITY EVENT AT LA PIAZZA
RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR
bers, over 1,800 followers on our FaceBook fan page, over 650 in
our FaceBook private group and 102followers on Twitter. Not to
men-tion what we are doing on Link-edIn and Instagram. Together, we
are making ourselves known as a premier business and social
networking com-munity in the Southwest. We have economical and
political strength. So what are you waiting for? Go to
chicagoansinthedesert.com and JOIN today. #former #chicagoans
#inthedesert #shopchicagoan#togetherwearestrong
Mary RomanoFounder
FOUNDERS NOTESThis month marks the beginning of our 4th year in
busi-ness. Talk about a time for reflection!As of this writing,
we
have 40 Business Mem-
Our quarterly "CHICKS WITH ATTITUDE" Luncheons have been such a
huge success we just had to have our own logo for it! We're
de-lighted to see the ladies getting out and meeting each other.
Power friend-ships are forming that continue to build our
community. Keep an eye on our website or our Facebook page for info
on our next Luncheon.
Former Chicagoan Dan Borches has been collecting PEZ dispensers
for 20 years. He's also attended PEZ conventions all around the US.
When Dan & Jil began dating, she too began to share his love
and passion for PEZ. They have a whole room dedicated to displaying
their PEZ collec-tion of well over 1000 different PEZ dispensers!
Las Vegas will be host to the 1st PEZ Convention in Nevada! Join
Dan & Jil, and other fel-low Pezheads on September 17-19 at
Texas Station!! Are you a collector or curious about what PEZ
collecting is? Come on out for all the fun...check out their
website for all of the details!! www.sincitypez.weebly.com
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heartlandpaymentsystems.com
T 702.550.9135 M 312.919.5212 Service 866.976.7187
2520 Saint Rose Pkwy Ste. 203Henderson, NV 89074
Kelly GainesTerritory Manager
[email protected]
Heartland Payment Systems
STARTING OVER by Deena Bogan
ESSENTIAL OILS COFFEE WITH...THE MAYORSharon Wayne is a former
Chicagoan, a Business Member and a Wellness Advocate with DoTerra.
Sharon and her husband began using Essential Oils 3 years ago for
stress. "Essential oils continue to amaze me! Weve found that
lavender oil and chamomile oil are effective at reducing stress."
said Sharon. Men and women looking to achieve a hormonal balance
are usingthese 3 oils: clary sage, thyme and sandalwood oils.
Be-cause essentials oils are molecularly small, they can actually
be absorbed into your body through your skin, so you can get full
body effects sim-ply by putting essential oils directly on the
skin.
I moved to Las Vegs back in September, 2011. After a lifetime in
Chicago, it was a hard decision to make but necessary for a variety
of reasons. But after 3+ years in Las Vegas, I realized that I
wasnt really enjoying the adventure. That I was not living my life
but merely existing from one day to next; week by week, month by
month year by year. Finally, in January 2015 with the dawn of a new
year, I decided to make some changes. I began to reach out to and
connect with a few neighbors Id seen coming and going. And I
started looking for ways to make connections with other local
business professionals. I found some Las
Vegas networking groups to join on LinkedIn. Next I started look
ing for ways to connect through Facebook groups. Then one day in
March while I was on Facebook, I noticed an ad for Chicagoans In
The Desert. Im almost certain that it showed up because I had been
searching for groups to join. I guess Facebook keeps tabs on that
and makes suggestions for you. Well, what a wonderful suggestion it
turned out to be! The ad took me to their Facebook Group page, and
I was even more intrigued. A group of former Chicagoans who have
relocated to the Desert/Las Vegas, just like ME? There they were in
dozens of photos having loads of fun at various events and
restaurants; plus Chicago news tidbits, plus news and info about
companies owned by Former Chicagoans. The Facebook group/page was
just the beginning. I followed the link to their official website
to learn more. Not just former Chicagoans who socialize together,
but a local organization of business owners and professionals who
operate as a chamber of commerce here in Las Vegas. I joined CITD
as a Social Member at first, but quickly discovered that I could
serve the community best as a Business Member. I started working
directly with the Founder, Mary Romano on various writing-related
projects to promote the Chamber's goals and objectives. Its been a
very successful partnership ever since. Further, my membership in
CITD has allowed me to make several excellent connections with
other Business Members for work-related writing/editing projects.
Talk about a Win-Win scenario! Joining CITD has given me a renewed
interest in building a successful new life here in Las Vegas from
both a business/professional AND social perspective. I am a
Chicagoan In The Desert and proud of it!
For more info contact Sharon at 702-358-9142.
Mead). Let's show the Mayor and her entourage just how strong of
a community we are! Mention CITD during this event and get 10% off
your purchase.
SAVE THE DATE! Chef Igs hosts COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR on Tuesday
August 18th at 8:00am. Omelet House Summerlin is located at 2227 N.
Rampart Blvd. (at Lake
Shout out to former Chicagoan Tony Garcia for sharing his photo
with us! Tony (pictured here on the left, with his broth-er
Michael), lives in Las Vegas, but made sure he was home for the big
celebration. You too can share your photos with us. Go to our
private CITD Social Member Facebook pageat
Facebook.com/groups/CITDso-cialmembers/
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#SHOP CHICAGOAN...IT WORKS!
702.893.39375905 S Eastern Ave, Ste 101Las Vegas, NV 89119
702.876.20202580 S Decatur Blvd, Ste 6Las Vegas, NV 89102
D r. N icole YontzOptometrist
[email protected]
www.OpticGallery.com
Matthew Baker p: 702.902.2551Senior Associate e:
[email protected]: 702.767.9891
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Capital Choice Financial Services, Inc. is a network of
independent business men and women, representing various life and
health companies.
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