THE CHAMBER 2015 Annual Recognition Awards

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Raymond I. Smith Civic Leader of the Year

Cheree Boteler Class of 2009

NV Energy Leadership Reno Sparks

Distinguished Alumni

The Ascuaga FamilyThe Ascuaga Family

Small Business of the Year

Large Business of the Year

Business Impact of the Year Charles White

MarkUBiz Member

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Non-Profit of the Year

Community Spirit of the Year

JUNE 2015 www.thechambernv.org

Let The Chamber be your partner for business. We deliver a strong return on your investment through a variety of resources and opportunities. With over 2,000 members, 200 volunteers and a full time staff of experts, we are the largest business organization in Northern Nevada. We advance your business through the power of connection, business referrals, discounts, regional promotion and sponsorship.

Take control and be heardAs a business person, you know that free enterprise is the foundation of a strong economy and a prosperous society. At The Chamber, we advocate for public policies that help your business thrive. We realize that economic growth and job creation don’t “just happen” and that is why The Chamber’s results oriented, pro-business advocacy efforts are so important to your business and the future of our community.

Getting involvedThe Chamber offers a multitude of programs and committees that benefit our members as well as lead to growth within our business community. Join one of our councils and help shape policy, become an Ambassador and support new members or enroll in one of our many leadership classes and increase your knowledge and awareness of challenges facing our area. Let us help contribute to your personal and professional growth.

NetworkingAdvancing your business through member to member connections, The Chamber hosts a variety of networking opportunities to help you gain that one-on-one advantage that help promote your business or product.

• Chamber Mixers • New Member Orientation • DIRECTIONS• Committee Participation • Biz Talk Blender • The Morning Spark • Membership Luncheons • Ribbon Cuttings

Marketing & PromotionMembership offers outstanding marketing opportunities to get your message out. Let other members know what makes your product or service unique through an array of opportunities.

• Directory Listing • Business Referral • Directory Listing & Links on Website • Email New Member • Chamber Lobby • New Member Listings Promotion Advertising• Social Media • Member Events Calendar • Custom Publication New Member Promotion Advertising• Sponsorships

Events & SponsorshipLooking to build your brand? Sponsoring a chamber event helps you reach a key business to business demographic and community leaders.

• Annual Golf Tournament • B.E.S.T. Kids Program • Monthly Luncheons• Chamber 101 • DIRECTIONS • Biz Talk Blender

this is your chamber!

LEGISLATIVE RECAP LUNCH

Thursday, June 18th 11:30am to 1 pm

2015 Legislative Recap: What happened? What’s next? How will it affect your business?

Chamber members will get a first-hand account of the 2015

Nevada State Legislative Session from legislators and lobbyists

who were there. Circus Circus

Ticket Prices: $25 Members $45 Nonmembers Please RSVP on-line at TheChamberNV.org

GREAT NEWS!Chamber Members can now receive the significant savings of the

Chamber Office Depot Program in the OfficeMax Retail Stores. Print your store purchasing card and go to any Office Depot OfficeMax

retail store to receive discounts of up to 60% from a list of 650 commonly-purchased business essentials including paper, ink and toner.

You can also save up to 70% on your copy and print needs and 40% off finishing.

We encourage you to look into this program and see what it can offer you.

Join the Chamber Program today!www.saveatofficedepot.com/thechambernv

CHAMBER BOARD

OFFICERS:

Sarah Sommers – Chair of the BoardSolutions At Work

Jim McClenahan – Past ChairUNR College of Business

Danny DeLaRosa – Chair ElectUnited Federal Credit Union

Mike Hix – TreasurerFirst Independent Bank

Len Stevens – Executive DirectorThe Chamber

BOARD MEMBERS:

Nik AntoneWells Fargo

Josh BartellaMicrosoft

Greg BoyerRenown Health

Tim CrowleyCrowley & Ferrato Public Affairs

Estella GutierrezTMCC

Bill HughesPeppermill

Doug KnuthUNR Athletics

Kimberly KuntzNoble Studios

Helen LidholmSaint Mary’s Regional Medical Center

John MaherReno-Gazette Journal

Dennis McGovernLegends at Sparks Marina

Marily MoraReno-Tahoe Airport Authority

Alan OliveNorthern Nevada Medical Center

Ann SilverJOIN, Inc.

Kris WellsAT&T

Abbi WhitakerThe Abbi Agency

Steve WolstenholmeGrand Sierra Resort

Brad WoodringNV Energy

LIAISONS:

Steve AndersonEDAWN

Joe BozsikYPN

Cadin FabbiUNR ASUN

Heather LunsfordLeadership Reno Sparks

Linda MeissenRealtors

Windy Culver MolezzoLeadership Reno Sparks

Steve StegmeirChamber Ambassadors

Kris WellsWIN

CHAMBER STAFF:

Len StevensExecutive Director

Tray AbneyDirector of Government Relations

Joy HeuerCommunity & Information Manager

Jennifer JonesFinance/Administration Manager

Susan RobinsonEvents Coordinator

Leslie MasterpoolPrograms Coordinator

Sandy AmmermanMembership Relations

Laurie PettyjohnMembership Sales

Angela MagnerMembership Sales

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Thanks to all of you who attended our 34th Annual Recognition Lunch! First and foremost, I want to congratulate all of our finalists and winners for their accomplishments during the past year. It was a pleasure to honor the Ascuaga Family as the 50th recipient of the Raymond I. Smith Award. It was a truly wonderful event. We are halfway through this year, so I want to remind you to be sure that you are thinking about The Chamber and how we can help you! We can help by saving money with Office Depot or Enterprise Rent-A-Car or by assisting to expand your network through our Member2Member Discount program or from attending one of our many events. Remember, your employees are members too, which means they are able to use

our resources, as well. When you need assistance, CHOOSE CHAMBER, we are here to here to help! The 2015 legislative session is about to end and so I invite you to attend our Legislative Recap Lunch on June 18th to hear our experts discuss how the outcomes will affect you and your business. You will be able to interact and ask questions of the panel. I look forward to seeing you there. Please visit our website to see why 2,000 businesses CHOOSE CHAMBER!

Len Stevens,Executive Director, The Chamber

Greater Nevada Grows its Business Banking Offerings

Over the past several years, Greater Nevada Credit Union has grown its Business Services division to offer new solutions for businesses in our region. Awareness of these offerings has grown primarily through word-of-mouth referrals, as businesses owners and operators experience the unique benefits of being a business member and owner of Greater Nevada Credit Union. Since not everyone thinks about a credit union when it comes to business banking, here are five facts about Greater Nevada Business Services that may surprise you: 1. Greater Nevada Credit Union and its Business Services are open to everyone living and working in Nevada.2. Greater Nevada Business Services has grown to offer a full range of business deposit products and business banking solutions, including analyzed checking, merchant services, and cash management.3. Greater Nevada has also expanded its variety of business loans, such as commercial real estate, equipment, Small Business Administration (SBA), USDA rural development, and agricultural loans, as well as lines of credit.

4. Because Greater Nevada is member owned, earnings are returned to members through competitively priced products and services.5. Greater Nevada has a team of Business Services Specialists, plus 11 full service branches throughout northern Nevada, with four of them in the Washoe County area. In fact, the newest branch in Golden Valley opened this April. In addition, Greater Nevada offers employee benefits such as health savings accounts (HSAs), financial planning, programs to build or rebuild credit, and onsite presentations to help your employees improve their financial well being. If you’re looking for a new business banking solution, or want to learn more about how Greater Nevada can help your business, call (775) 882-2060 or visit gncu.org.

Interested in the Spotlight Section?Contact Joy at The Chamber, (775) 636-9560.

Thank you to our 2015 Corporate Sponsors for your involvement and support of The Chamber.

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Morning Spark — 11 Ways to Double your Customer Base in 4 Weeks7:30-9:00amThe Chamber Office @ 449 S. Virginia$5 for members / $25 for non-membersRSVP at TheChamberNV.org

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10Brown Bag Lunch with MarkUBizEffective Website Design11:30am-12:30pmThe Chamber Office @ 449 S. VirginiaFREE; RSVP requiredPlease visit http://markubiz.com/events/

SATURDAY, JUNE 13Leadership Reno Sparks Class 2015 Family Fun Day to support Kids Kottage1:00-3:00pmReno Aces250 Evans Ave., Reno, NV 89501For more information, visit TheChamberNV.org

THURSDAY, JUNE 18Membership Lunch — Legislative Recap11:30am-1:00pm at Circus Circus Casino500 N. Sierra St., Reno, NVTickets are $25 per member or $45 per non-member; get tickets at TheChamberNV.org

For more information on any of these events, please visit www.TheChamberNV.org

The Chamber Celebrates 22 Years Honoring Outstanding Middle School

Students with Their B.E.S.T Kids Program

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Amy JaramilloIndependent Consultant for Younique

(775) 846-18436177 Ingleston Dr. • Sparks, NV 89436

Ardagh Metal Packaging - RenoAlisa Ramsay • (775) 954-9800

900 Waltham Way • McCarran, NV 89434

Chase International Luxury Real EstateSandi Solomonson • (775) 315-1138

985 Damonte Ranch Pkwy #110 • Reno, NV 89521

Clark Pest ControlDerek Davidson • (775) 359-8215

690 Kresge Lane • Sparks, NV 89431

Costa Auctions & AppraisalsKarin Costa • (775) 722-2776

60 Horseshoe Circle • Reno, NV 89508

Dunkin Donuts - SparksDrew Hansen

435 Sparks Blvd., Ste 121 • Sparks, NV 89434

Ecliptic Web, LLCDenise Reighley • (775) 853-8333

Reno, NV 89521

Greater Nevada Credit Union - Golden ValleyStephanie Arroyo • (775) 337-3280

1095 N. Hills Blvd. • Reno, NV 89506

Hernandez Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLCGabino Hernandez • (775) 674-3280

P.O. Box 109 • Sparks, NV 89432

HG Commercial Real Estate Services, LLCScott Barnes • (775) 336-6520

1955 Baring Blvd. • Sparks, NV 89434

iLoveKickboxingRuss Ruiz • (775) 440-1205

9333 Double R Blvd., Ste 1500 • Reno, NV 89521

Internet Realty, Inc.Greg Neuweiler • (775) 225-0442

3951 S. McCarran Blvd. • Reno, NV 89502

Junk King RenoMichael Cassidy • (775) 771-3234

960 Mattley Lane, Ste 21 • Reno, NV 89502

L & L Reclaimed Wood, LLCSusan Straw • (775) 359-1577

1300 Freeport Blvd. • Sparks, NV 89431

Lake Tahoe SummerFestBrad Trexell • (775) 298-0245

948 Incline Way • Incline, NV 89451

Mental Toughness UniversityLisa Gough • (775) 423-5270

Fallon, NV 89406

Old World CoffeeKevin Stamps • (775) 391-0189

104 California Ave. • Reno, NV 89523

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.Scott Kreie • (858) 444-6224

9050 Red Rock Rd. • Reno, NV 89508

Reno LumberChris Fleiner • (775) 830-2551

680 Spice Islands Dr. • Sparks, NV 89431

Rum Cakes etc by BertBert Lawton • (775) 501-0033

900 W. Moana Lane • Reno, NV 89509

Sparks Marina RV ParkHerb Jagow • (775) 851-8888

1200 E. Lincoln Way • Sparks, NV 89434

Tailor Staged SolutionsKathy Merrill • (775) 224-0288

805 S. Virginia St., Ste 130 • Reno, NV 89502

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The Chamber proudly announces their 22nd year honoring over 325 middle school students from 4 Sparks middle schools and 8 Reno middle schools during their B.E.S.T. Kids program. This year’s students were chosen from Clayton, Dilworth, Mendive, O’Brien, Swope, Shaw, Sparks, Vaughn, Cold Springs, Depoali, Traner and Billinghurst Middle Schools. The B.E.S.T (Business Education Skills Training) Kids program sought students who exhibited traits that job seekers look for and make them invaluable as they continue their education and enter the work force. Students are selected based on attitude and behavior, not

popularity, athletic talent or academic ability. The nominations reflected a broad base of students including those that volunteer, are helpful and are overcoming odds. The goal of the program is to encourage traits that will make these students invaluable to their employers and their communities. Through generous donations, nominees were awarded with certificates, raffle prizes and gifts from local area businesses at the B.E.S.T. Kids Reception and Barbeque on April 22nd. The Barbeque dinner, was provided by Terrible’s Rail City Casino, and was attended by the students and their parents.

Thank you to the following Chamber Members for supporting the

B.E.S.T. Kids Program

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2 0 1 F O S S A L C 5 Madison Cameron Damonte Ranch Crissey Cameron Wooster Danielle Charles AACT Christie Chaump McQueen Collin Crown McQueen Andrew Dobrowski Galena Stephen Erdelyi TMCC HS Nicole Flangas Reno Declan Furr McQueen Kayleen Garrick Spanish

Sarah Higgins McQueen

Jacob Hoberg

Reno

Madisyn Horning AACT

Bailey Hvegholm

AACT

Tricia Lyn Kamaunu TMCC HS

Victoria Lawson

Manogue

Andrea Lynch TMCC HS

Hanna Metcalfe

TMCC HS

Aryam Monge Spanish Springs

Baylee Parkin

Reno

Alexis Reel Reed

Alexandra Sasse

Reno

Bryan Stacy Reed

Haley Stevenson

McQueen

Isabel Strait Reno

Samantha Szachara

Spanish Springs

Alison Thronton Damonte Ranch

Veena Veerappan

Damonte Ranch

Nicole Walsh Spanish Springs

Save the Date!Save the Date!Save the Date!

The Chamber’s Annual Business Golf Tournament

Friday, July 17, 2015 7:00AM-1:00PM

Red Hawk Golf and Resort

6600 North Wingfield Parkway, Sparks

$175/person Sponsorships $150 and up

Register Today! 775.636-9550

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Alysia Peters We Olive Wine Bar Amanda LaTorre Saint Mary’s Fitness Center Ana Flores Circus Circus Breeze Trebelhorn Circus Circus Brittina Kogon Hill Circus Circus Callie Caddell Renown Christina Vantine Circus Circus Christopher Curtis Disability Resources

Danielle Hammons American Heart Association

Darren Wise Wells Fargo

Heather Sudano

Intuit

Jamie DeBates Benefit Resource Group

Kimberly Sundstrom

Community Services Agency

Lisa Jasper Community Services Agency

Michael Mellberg Larry Bigler CPA

Michael Santiago

Career College of Northern Nevada

Michael Schwitzer Sierra Air

Michal Echman

Waste Management

Patty Umana Sierra Nevada Job Corps

Robert McLaughlin

Career College of Northern Nevada

Sarah Sperber

Palmer Westport Group

Sonia Folsom Truckee Meadows Water

Authority

Susana Alcala Greater Nevada Mortgage

Morning SparkMorning SparkMorning Spark

Price Members: $5.00

Non Members: $25.00

Information Date & topics:

June 9: 11 Ways to Double Customer Base in 4 Weeks Steve Stegmeir; ActionCoach

August 11: Protecting, Managing & Marketing your On-Line Reputation Kelly Smith; WebSmith Group

October 13: Establishing a Business Succession Plan David Chaidez; Chaidez & Associates

November 10: Privacy Mandates & Regulations: What Applies to You Barry Johnson; Dara Security

Time: 7:30AM to 9:00AM

Location: The Chamber 449 S. Virginia St. Reno

RSVP: TheChamberNV.org NOTE: payments need to be made before event

The Morning Spark is a morning business class/presentation for members and busy professionals. The Morning Spark is put on by Chamber members, ensuring highly acclaimed speakers who share the latest business trends, training and development with fellow members. The Morning Spark is a business development & training program designed for professionals and business owners on the go.