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WhatsInside

VYP: making friendships,building networks andgrowing businesses3

Chamber News4

Launching your companysgreen initiative10

BIZ Alerts - Businesstaxeschanges for 201012

Business News - Home-based businesses: how tostay on track14

February Calendarof Events16

and much more...

egas Young Proessionals (VYP) continues to be

the leading high-profle business organization or

young proessionals in the

Las Vegas market. Designed

or up-and-coming proessionals

ages 21-39, this division o the

Las Vegas Chamber o Commerceeatures programs and events

designed to develop networking

and proessional skills and acilitate

mentoring and career advancement

opportunities.

In addition to its annual White Hot Mixer, each month

VYP hosts a Fusion Mixer, an ater-work networking event

that attracts nearly 200 VYP members. Other regular events

include exclusive Bigwig Lunch Times, where 20 VYP

members sit down to lunch with a well-known and inuential

bigwig or small group networking; Excursions, which

are back-o-the-house tours designed to give participa

an inside look at various industries; and the Business 1

series, which eature lunch t

panel discussions on a wide ra

o important business topics. In

last year, VYP also debuted its o

Strip View Speakers Toastmasclub, an energetic and suppor

group o peers to help V

members develop their presentat

and public speaking skills. V

Strip View Speakers chartered

group in just three months, recruited 30 members, and

already received a Distinguished Status, recognized

Toastmasters International.

Building on its successul momentum, VYP continues to

new programs, events and networking opportunities o

members. VYP recently debuted a Community Outre

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VegasYoungProfessionalsgainingmomentum

byaddingnewprogramsandfeatures

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ew states have changed as

much over the past 10 years

as Nevada. Thats why state-

wide participation in the 2010

Nevada Census is absolutely vital to

ensuring Nevadans are accurately

tallied to make sure we get our

states air share o government

unding or much-needed public

and governmental services, as well

as or accurate representation at the

legislative level.

Why should you and your employ

care about Census participatio

Consider this inormation rom

Census Bureau:

Every 10 years, the United Sta

Congress is reapportioned

give each state the repres

tation it deserves, based

population. According to m

tiple independent analy

Nevada stands at the threshold

Nevadas2010Census:Whythecountmatterstoyo

Online nomination forms

are available online at

www.lvchamber.com

2010 Small BusinessExcellence Awards


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healthybusinesses thrive

You already know how important your employees are to your small business. Providing quality

health insurance is an important factor in keeping them and your business thriving. Did you know

a Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce membership is the key to affordable coverage?

Thousands of Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce member businesses with 2-50 employees are alreadytaking advantage of the Chamber Insurance & Benefits plan.* With the bargaining power of big business,

our member brokers can easily tailor a plan to suit the health insurance needs of your small business.

For more information, contact Chamber Insurance & Benefits at:

702.586.3889www.chamberib.com

Strength in numbers. Security of coverage.

*Some restrictions and eligibility requirements may apply. CI&B is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.


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was attered when I was asked to serve as the

010 Advisory Council Chairman o Vegas Young

roessionals (VYP) or 2010. Ive been a member Vegas Young Proessionals since October 2007,

nd I have enjoyed so many o the events Ive been

ble to attend. Ive had lots o un and met so many

reat people. I cant thank VYP Coordinator Joanna

Rodriguez enough or strong arming me or

uggesting I join VYP years back. Joining VYP was a

reat decision or me and my business.

you dont know, Vegas Young Proessionals is or

as Vegas proessionals between the ages o 21 and

9 looking to build their business network while

aving un. VYP has everything rom Fusion Mixers,which are business networking events in non-business

urroundings, to Business 101 which are expert panels

speakers to help you optimize your business. We

ave our own Toastmasters club, Bigwig Lunch Time

meetings and some great excursions.

However, heres the kicker: Its not about VYP. Its

about you. Networking is about the relationships you

make wherever you are. Vegas Young Proessionalshas the venues, speakers, atmosphere and people that

allow those relationships to happen. You just need

to get involved. Start building relationships now and

youll see your business grow and those relationships

start to snowball. It doesnt matter how you start those

relationships.

Lets ace it, starting a business is hard. Getting clients

is not an easy thing to do right now. When you start a

business, usually the frst thing you do it tell everyone

you know (online and oine) about your new venture.

But, then what? Then you get out and meet new people!Keep building those relationships and show more

people that youre worthy o their business and their

reerrals. I call it being A-visible - Which is being

Available and Visible so people can fnd you when they

need a bit o help. Eventually, youll start to gain their

trust and be their Go-to person in your industry.

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VYP 735.2196

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ristin McMillanhairman of the BoardenturyLinkTM

teve Hillmmediate Past ChairmanalPortland

Michael Bonnerhairman-Electreenberg Traurig, LLP

Hugh AndersonAnderson & Delutri @ Merrill Lynch

Kevin BurkeBurke and Associates, Inc.

Kevin OrrockThe Howard Hughes Corporation

Vicky VanMeetrenSt. Rose Dominican HospitalsSan Martn Campus

Richard S. WorthingtonThe Molasky Group of Companies

Michael YackiraNV Energy

Kara KelleyPresident & CEOLas Vegas Chamber of Commerce

LasVegasChamberofCommerce

2010BoardofTrusteesxecutiveCommittee:

rustees:

ob Ansaraicardos of Las Vegas, Inc.

ay BarrettMarnell Corrao Associates, Inc.

ob Brownas Vegas Review-Journal

enator Richard Bryanionel Sawyer & Collins

im Cashmanoghorn Consulting

oris CharlesWells Fargo Bank

ornelius EasonWorkforce Connections

Corey JenkinsSAVMOR Rent a Car

Bart JonesMerlin Contracting& Developing

William (Bill) NelsonPiercy Bowler Taylor & Kern

Karla PerezUniversal Health Services, INC.

Gina PolovinaBoyd Gaming Corporation

Kevin Rabbitt

Larry SingerGrubb & Ellis l Las Vegas

Bruce SpotlesonGreenspun Media Group

John WilsonMedicWest Ambulance

Nancy WongArcata Associates, Inc.

Michele Tell WoodrowPreferred Public Relations, LLC

VYP:Makingfriendships,buildingnetworks,and

growingbusinessesBy Will Paccione, Advisory Board President, Vegas Young Professionals (VYP)

WillPaccione

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4/32Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce|TheBusinessVoice| February

Chamberhonoredwithtwohigh-levelawards

Chamber News

The Las Vegas Chamber o Commerce is the proud

recipient o two high-profle awards rom the Western

Association o Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.). The

Chambers Green Roots program was recognized as one

o our recipients o the W.A.C.E. Outstanding New

Program award. The Chamber was also recognizedor the content, usability and design o its new Website,

www.lvchamber.com.

VYP launches new Website!

Vegas Young Proessionals (VYP) has updated its

Website, www.vegasyp.com, to be more user-riendly,

with easy global navigation. Other hot

new eatures o the site include:

New VYP Blog

New Events Calendar

Featured Videos

Photo Gallery

New Weekly Polls

Member Features

Advisory Council Bios

Committee Pages

Partners Page (recognizing hosts

and sponsors)

Quick Links to a New Sponsorship

Booklet and Website Advertising

Opportunities

Quick links to VYP Facebook, Flickr,

Twitter and YouTube pages

The new VYP site will also eature a soon-

to-be rolled out Members Only section

with a special discount page that will correspond with

the brand new VYP Membership Card. Members can

also use the Members Only section to log-in and connect

with other VYP members. Check out the new site today

by visiting www.vegasyp.com!

Customer Service Excellence (CSE) introduces

two new recognition programs

The Las Vegas Chamber o Commerce Customer Service

Excellence (CSE) program recently introduced two new

recognition programs: The Five Star Award and the CSE

Person o the Year. These awards recognize individuals

who provide exemplary customer service to the residents

and visitors o Southern Nevada. Anyone who is recognized

through the CSE program is eligible

or these advanced-level recognitions,

providing their nomination includes

or demonstrates a detailed story o the

customer service experience, specifc

examples or actions that indicates the

nominee clearly acted outside o his/her scope o work, and

an extraordinary story o internal service demonstrating

teamwork. The Chamber is p

to recognize its frst CSE 2

2010 winner o the Custo

Service Excellence Five Star Aw

Todd Kozawa, an employe

Home Depot. Kozawa was chor his outstanding levels o ha

on, personal service.

The Chambers CSE progra

a city-wide eort that encour

and rewards superior custo

service. The Chamber man

CSE in partnership with

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

purpose o the program is to promote service excel

in all aspects o local business. For more inorm

on how your company can get involved at no cost

Customer Service Excellence, or how you can nom

someone or CSE recognition, contact the Las V

Chamber o Commerce at 702.641.5822, or g

www.lvchamber.com/programs/cse.

Nominations open for 2010 Small Business Excellence Aw

The Las Vegas Chamber o Commerce Small Bus

Excellence Awards are now accepting nominations.

awards were designed to recognize excellence in the s

business community. Several innovative new cha

are being made to the program this year, inclu

the addition o new categories. All nominees mu

members o the Las Vegas Chamber o Commerca minimum o one year, as o June 2010. Winners

be announced at the Small Business Excellence Aw

luncheon in September 2010. For more inormation

www.lvchamber.com/biz-e or contact Susan Sherid

702.586.3835, or e-mail [email protected].

NCET to host 3rd Annual Entrepreneur and Small Bus

Expo February 19, 2010

The Las Vegas Chamber o Commerce is pleased to spo

Nevadas Center or Entrepreneurship and Techno

(NCET)s 3rd Annual Entrepreneur and Small Bus

Expo February 19, 2010 at South Point Hotel & Ca

The event is Nevadas only expo exclusively designed to

Nevadas new and small businesses. The event will e

educational seminars on a wide variety o topics as we

the opportunity to meet with a wide variety o comp

and organizations there to help you start and grow

business. These organizations include the Small Bus

Administration, SCORE, Nevada Microenterprise Initia

Nevada Small Business Development Center and city

county licensing and permitting; and all are availabl

consultation and assistance. For more inormation

www.NCETexpo.com.n


5/32ebruary 2010|TheBusinessVoice|Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce

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eveloping strategic alliances as a tool or

building your business during these hard

economic times is a smart option to consider

as part o your companys overall marketing

initiatives. When you can fnd ways to partner with

other business owners to develop creative, out-o-

the-box ideas, you can oten come up with dynamic

new services that complement one another. Heres

one example o how two Las Vegas Chamber o

Commerce members did just that.

Shred-it and Evergreen Recycling have ormed

an alliance known as Partners or a Greener

Tomorrow. Shred-It provides document destruction

services and Evergreen oers ull-scale commingled

recycling services. By partnering, these companies

have ormed an alliance to better serve small and

medium-sized businesses that may otherwise not

have the opportunity to recycle. Since up to 90

percent o traditional ofce waste can be recycled,

these services, packaged together, allow customers

to have document destruction and recycling servi

combined. For convenience and efciency,

recyclables can be commingled in one bin and pick

up at the same time documents are shredded.

How has the partnership beneftted both compani

This alliance has allowed both Shred-it and Evergr

to reach out to similar target markets and oer a o

stop experience or across-the-board docum

security and recycling needs. Both companies sh

similar visions in regard to community leaders

or green initiatives, environmental sustainabil

and doing whats environmentally responsible

divert valuable materials rom landflls.

Are there similar or related industries your busin

should consider partnering with? n

Benet Spotlight

BuildingstrategicallianceswithotherChamber

memberscanexpandyourbusiness

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PRESENTSLAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DAY AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAYAn event for Presidents Club and Board of Advisor Members

Date: Friday, Feb 26, 2010

Time: 10am 1:30pm

Location: Las Vegas MotorSpeedway Media Center

Tickets: $40 per person

In appreciation for your business, Ofce Depot, Tony Stewart and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerceinvite you to join them for an exciting networking opportunity at Las Vegas Motor Speedway!

You wont want to miss this event, complete with a Tony Stewart question and answer session, networkingopportunities with local business leaders, as well as NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

TMtickets to practice,

qualifying and admission to the Neon Garage.

Youll also see the #14 Ofce Depot Show Car, enjoy food and beverages and have a chance to win greatdoor prizes!

We look forward to seeing you there as we take networkinginto the fast lane.

To register please call the Las Vegas Chamberof Commerce at 702-645-5822 and ask

for Member Services. Space limited.

Limit 2 tickets per company. 18 yrs and older.



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Business Education

very sales presentation is a captured or a missed

opportunity. How many more sales could you or

your salespeople make i they stopped making

mistakes and started giving totally awesome sales

presentations?

The Las Vegas Chamber

o Commerce February 10

Business Education Series

program, Superstar Sales

Presentations: The Inside

Secrets, will eature

Patricia Fripp, an award-

winning speaker, sales

presentation trainer and

executive speech coach.

Her action-packed session

is guaranteed to help youlearn how to:

Properly structure your sales presentations

Emotionally and intellectually connect with ev

prospect

Eectively tell stories o your satisfed clients

Be more powerul, persuasive, polished

proessional

For more inormation on the speaker please v

www.ripp.com.

Cost is $30 or Chamber members with a prep

reservation, $45 or non-Chamber members w

a prepaid reservation and $50 or walk-ins. W

o event price: $5 additional. Register by visi

www.lvchamber.com or calling 702.641.5822

asking or Member Services. n

Superstarsalespresentations:Theinsidesecrets

EBusiness Education Series

Patricia Fripp

Date: Wednesday, February 10

Time: 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Registration,

networking & continental breakfast

7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Program

Location: CenturyLinkTM Conference Center at

the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce

6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300

Speaker: Patricia Fripp

Program: Superstar Sales Presentations: The Inside Secrets:

Sponsored by:

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Look ForwardTo A Year Of

OpportunityReview-Journal - Sun

CAREER FAIRSA dozen career R-J/Sun Career Fairs are plannedfor 2010. Past years have proved the success of

these monthly events.If you are a company looking to the future,

searching for qualied employees, plan to be there.These fairs are supported by extensive advertisingby the R-J and attendance is high.

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0 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce|TheBusinessVoice| February

Green Roots

esearch shows that the majority o New Years

resolutions are broken by the time February rolls

around. The leading culprit? We tend to bite o

more than we can chew in terms o setting realisticgoals or ourselves a sure-fre way to doom any

well-intentioned undertaking!

The Chamber wants to help you keep

your business resolutions, including ones

that will take your company into the

green in 2010. I one o your goals or the

new year is to launch a green initiative

in your company, consider these ten

ways you can start working on Tier

One certifcation in the Chambers new

Green Roots certifcation program!

1. Create an employee Green Team or GreenChampion point person to start ormulating a do-

able action plan or your business

2. Conduct a walk-through evaluation o youracility and develop an action list o possible green

improvements

3. Learn how to read and monitor your gas, electricand water bills to identiy possible problems andpotential conservation areas

4. Turn computers, printers, copiers and otherequipment o at night

5. Use available day-lighting to o-set electriclighting in your business

6. Turn back air conditioning and heating at nightand on the weekends

7. Change air flters and urnace flters on amonthly basis8. Use reusable coee cups, glasses, etc. and eliminateserving water in individual bottles

9. Set up recycling bins inside your ofce10. Meet with a ClubRide outreach coordinator tolearn about efcient carpool programs

Chances are, once you have your team on board

excited about this quick jump start to achieving

One , the rest o the ride will be easy!

Go Green! with the ChambeGreen Roots Program

Green levels are established, starting with easy, low

no-cost steps that any business o any size can accomp

Members are encouraged to complete at least 80 per

o all applicable level items.

All important terms or each

item are defned.

All resources or how to achieve

item are provided as a one

shop or the convenience o

members.

Level items with potential rebat

incentives are indicated with a d

sign.

Members can document their pro

through online orms. Members

complete each level will be liste

a special Green Business cateand will enjoy logo recogn

next to their company listing in

Chambers online directory.

This new program is designed to

Chamber members save money,

come good corporate stewards,

contribute to the overall envi

mental health o Southern Nev

To learn more about the Cham

Green Roots programs, levels o

ignation, and the way participatiothis free environmentally-riendly

gram can beneft your business,

www.lvchamber.com/programs/g

or contact Lauren Boitel

702.586.3893. n

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Tenwaystolaunchyourcompanysgreeninitiativein2010


11/32February 2010|TheBusinessVoice|Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce

Meet, Greet and Do Business

More than 2,250 square feet of rentable meeting space - our l

meeting space can accommodate more than 100 guests

Multiple conference rooms of various size with the latest techn

including video-taping, teleconferencing and high-quality audio

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Wi-Fi and hard-wired internet access available

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Looking for a place to conduct business

meet new clients or hold your next even

The CenturyLinkTM Business and Confer

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Commerce is the perfect place. Conduc

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For more information about the CenturyLinkTM Business and

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contact Guest Services at 702.641.5822 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 300 Las Vegas, NV 89119-3290

Come experience the CenturyLinkTM Business and Conference

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Comfortable and professional work spaces

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Rentable laptop computers Notary services and Certicates of Origin

Scanning, faxing, copying and U.S. Postal Services

AsamemberoftheLasVegasChamberofCommerce

youandyourguestshaveexclusiveaccesstotheBusiness

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Biz Alert

any important tax changes go into eect in 2010

or businesses - some are new laws while others

are expiring business tax breaks used in previous

years. It pays in both increased deductions andavoidance o penalties to be aware o these changes and

make the appropriate changes in your organization. Here

is a brie sampling o some o these changes that may

impact your business:

Deduction for domestic pro

duction activities increases:

For tax years beginning ater

2009, taxpayers will be able

to claim a deduction generally

equal to nine percent (up rom

six percent or tax years begin-

ning in 2007-2009) o the less-

er o: (1) the taxpayers quali-

fed production activities in-

come (QPAI) or the tax year

or (2) taxable income (modi-

fed adjusted gross income, or

individual taxpayers) without

regard to this deduction, or

the tax year. The deduction is urther limited to 50 percent

o the W-2 wages o the employer or the tax year.

Retirement plans: For plan years beginning ater 2009,

employers with 500 or ewer employees may establish acombined defned beneft-401(k) plan (a DB(k) plan). In

general, the defned beneft rules apply to the defned beneft

portion o the plan and the defned contribution rules apply

to the defned contribution portion o the plan. The 401(k)

component must have automatic enrollment and must

meet minimum matching contribution requirements.

Also, under Sec. 108() o the Worker, Retiree, and

Employer Recovery Act o 2008, qualifed retirement plans

must oer non-spouse benefciaries the opportunity to roll

over an inherited plan account balance to an IRA set up to

receive the rollover on the non-spouse benefciarys behal,eective or plan years beginning ater December 31, 2009.

Penalties for partnership: and Scorporation returns: Civil

penalties apply or ailure to fle timely. The penalty is a

statutory dollar amount times the number o partners or

shareholders or each month, up to a maximum o 12

months. The base amount is or a ailure with respect to

fling either a partnership or S Corporation return or

year beginning ater December 31, 2009, increases

$89 to $195 per partner or shareholder.

Standard mileage rate changes: The mileage allowanc

vehicles is 50 per mile or business travel ater 2009 (d

rom 55 per mile or 2009).

Tax breaks expired at the end of 2009: Unless Con

acts to retroactively revive them, here are some o the

popular tax breaks that wont be available in 2010:

Additional frst-year 50% bonus depreciation

qualifed property. In addition, the $8,000 inc

in the frst-year depreciation limit or pass

automobiles that are qualifed property also ex

at the end o 2009.

For tax years beginning in 2010, (a) the maxi

amount that may be expensed under Code Sec

is $134,000 (down rom $250,000 or tax

beginning in 2008 or 2009); and (b) the maxi

annual expensing amount generally is red

dollar-or-dollar by the amount o Code Sec.

property placed in service during the tax ye

excess o $530,000 (down rom $800,000 o

years beginning in 2008 or 2009).

Fiteen-year straight-line cost recovery or qualeasehold improvements, qualifed resta

buildings and improvements, and qualifed

improvements.

Again, this is a very brie list o some o the tax cha

or 2010 - to make sure you are taking advantage o

laws, or making adjustments to ft new restrictions, p

contact a CPA n

Scott Taylor, CPA, is a shareholder at Piercy Bowler T

& Kern, the largest independent CPA frm in Las Veg

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Taxchangesyoucantaffordtoignorefor2010By Scott Taylor, Shareholder, Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern CPAs


13/32Join today | www.vegasyp.com | 702.735.2196

Get in the mixinvites you to

VYP is the largest organization of young professionals in Nevada. Events are fun,

energetic, professional and business-focused. VYP offers professional development

opportunities that help members hone their business skills and quickly advance

their careers.

If youre between the ages of

21-39...youre in!

With VYP you can:

Network with young

professionals throughout

Southern Nevada

Learn from top executives

and industry leaders

Make valuable business

connections

Get behind-the-scenes tours of

innovative businesses

Develop your professional skills


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4 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce|TheBusinessVoice| February 4

Business News

ou might be surprised to learn that one o the

biggest obstacles to successully operating a home-

based business isnt access to cash or cultivation

o clients; rather, its in the home-based business ownersability to stay ocused and motivated every single day.

I youve ever taken a day or two o rom an ofce job

to get caught up working at home, at frst the benefts

seem great: no co-workers stopping by to chat, no

mindless meetings to be called into, no phones ringing

every time you start a train o thought. The silence is

wonderul!

But then reality sets in. One o the most requently asked

questions I hear at small business building events is,

How do I stay motivated when theres no one looking

over my shoulder?

For starters, being a ocused, sel-motivator is perhaps

the single overriding characteristic you must have to

make it as a home-based business owner. I you dont ft

that profle, youll want to seriously reconsider i a solo

gig is or you. I you do have the sel-motivating gene,

give yoursel a boost with these proven practices:

Set work hours and break times

Establish specifc ofce hours and stick to them.

Establishing a routine will help you change gears rom

your home environment to your work environment.Even i pick up the kids rom school at 3:00 is part

o your routine, block out the time on your calendar so

you always have a clear idea o how your days are flled.

Make a time-management schedule for yourself

every day

I you have certain quotas or projects to be met on a

daily basis, mark them out in an hourly breakdown, i

necessary. Check the items o your list as you complete

them. This creates a path o sel-accountability and will

help you better manager your time. Take this approach

one step urther and sketch out goals and objectives orthe month, the quarter and the year. Not only will you

stay ocused, youll have a written playbook that will

help you assess i youre on track with your business.

Eliminate distractions

While its ideal to have a specifc dedicated work space

or your home ofce, such as an extra bedroom, by

necessity, some home-based businesses start in a garage

or on a kitchen table. Regardless o your workspace,

try to eliminate distractions that could keep you rom

your work: a blaring television set, a constantly ringing

home phone, interruptions by other members o

household, etc.

Set boundaries for yourself and for othersHome-based business owners continually stru

with the quest or legitimacy. Regardless o how

or successul you become, there will always

riend, neighbor or relative who eels they can sto

whenever they like or a visit because youre ho

Set frm boundaries right rom the start. Its nice t

you, but Im araid Im on the clock until 5:30 p.m.

I call you then?

What if you just cant focus?

Some days, the magic just isnt there. I youre havin

o day, dont blow o your business entirely, just

a dierent path or the aternoon. Organize your

review your business plan, go online and read a

the latest trends in your feld. Its fne to switch g

to blow o the cobwebs once in awhile, but don

yoursel get too ar afeld.

Give yourself a pep talk

We all have those days where work eels tedious

its tempting to play hooky. I you eel your mo

start to drag, stop and remind yoursel why yo

doing this. Youre running your own busi

Youre accountable to someone you most deia

dont want to let down yoursel!

In our next column, well examine some com

home-based business pitalls and how to avoid the

NCET, Nevadas Center or Entrepreneurship

Technology, connects Nevadans to the resources

need to start and grow successul businesses.

www.NCET.org or more inormation.

HowtostaymotivatedwhennooneiswatchingBy Dave Archer, CEO, Nevadas Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET)

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Operating a

home-based

business isnt

access to cash

or cultivation ofclients; rather,

its in the home-

based business

owners ability to

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FebruaryChamber Events

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When: Thursday, February 4

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Location: Centurylink Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300 at Town Square, LV, NV 89119

Details: Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to learn more about how

the Chamber works for you! In addition to providing information about

Chamber programs and benets, this event is open to members who

would like to showcase their products and services to other members via

table-top displays. For Chamber Members this event is complimentary.

Table Tops opportunities are available for only $100. Call Member

Services at 702.641.5822 for more information and to RSVP.

Member-to-MemberMarketingExpo

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When: Wednesday, February 3

Time: Appointments available at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 a.m.

or 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 p.m. (one member per session)Location: CenturyLinkTM Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce

6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300 at Town Square

Deta ils : SCORE counselors will be on hand to provide FREE one-on-one

help sessions exclusively for Chamber members. Expert business

professionals will help you assess your business concerns and

provide you with the advice, tools and resources you need to keep

your business operating during this slow economy. Complimentary

for Chamber members only. Call Member Services to reserve your

appointment at 702.641.5822.

BusinessSurvival:CounselingSessionsComplimentary or Chamber members only

FREE one-on-one help sessions

When: Monday, February 8

Time: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Check-in & networking

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Meeting

Location: The Platinum Hotel, 211 E. Flamingo Rd.

Cost: $60 to join, $36 every six months

Details: Exceptional communication skills are vital to success in the business

world. VYP has created a Toastmasters group for all members to aid in the

development of speaking, presentation and leadership skills. Help yourself

and take advantage of what VYP Toastmasters can offer you. For

more information visit www.vegasyp.com.

When: Tuesday, February 16

Time: Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: World Market Center

455 S Grand Central Pkwy

Las Vegas, NV 89106

Details: Join VYP for our rst Business 101 session of 2010! Learn about th

new projects developing in downtown Las Vegas from an expert p

including: Maureen Peckman, COO of Keep Memory Alive Organ

Myron Martin, CEO & President of The Smith Center for the Perfor

Arts, Bill Arent, Director for the city of Las Vegas Ofce of Busines

Development, Rita Brandin, Senior Vice President, Newland Com

& Development Director of Union Park. Cost for this event is $20 pe

member and $35 for non-members. RSVP today at www.vegasyp

call 702.735.2196.

VegasYoungProfessionals(VYP)Toastmasters

VegasYoungProfessionals(VYP)Business101DowntownDevelopment

Hosted by:


Time: 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Registration, networking & continental brea

7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Program

Location: CenturyLinkTM Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Co

Speakers: Patricia Fripp

Details: Every sales presentation is a captured or a missed opport

How many sales could you or your salespeople make if th

stopped making stupid mistakes and started giving totally

awesome sales presentations? Attend this action packed

and you are guaranteed to learn how to: properly structur

sales presentation, emotionally and intellectually connect

every prospect, effectively tell stories of your satisfied clie

be more powerful, persuasive, polished and professional.

for members with a guaranteed prepaid reservation, $45 for

members with a guaranteed prepaid reservation, $50 for all

Additional $5 for week of event.RSVP by calling 702. 641.5register onlineat www.lvchamber.com.

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Time: 10:30 a.m. Registration & networking

10:45 a.m. - Noon Meeting

Location: CenturyLinkTMConference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Co


Details: Looking for a way to improve your communication and lea

skill in both your personal and professional life? The Cham

home to a Toastmasters club, Chamber Voices, open exclu

to Chamber members. Membership in Toastmasters is just $

every six months. There is no charge for guests.

When: Thursday, February 11

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m

Location: The Shoppes at The Palazzo

3325 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas NV 89109

Deta ils: The Shoppes at The Palazzo, home to Barneys New York and th

worlds leading style and taste-maker boutiques, is pleased to

the Las Vegas Chamber, Leadership Las Vegas alumni and Vega

Young Professionals for a fun-lled evening of shopping incenti

tasty tidbits and delectable cocktails. The festivities kick-off at 5

p.m. near the Van Cleef & Arpels rotunda and continue through

common area of the shopping center. Enjoy a taste of Woo, Tab

an Emeril Lagasse Restaurant and SUSHISAMBA, along with se

signature cocktails and other tasty beverages. Not-to-be-misse

prizes include two tickets to JERSEY BOYS, two tickets to Phan

The Las Vegas Spectacular, two tickets to Blue Man Group and

shopping spree. Complimentary to members and invited gu

$15 for non members. Register online at www.lvchamber.c

by calling 702.641.5822.

ChamberVoicesToastmasters

JointChamber&VYPBusinessAfterHourFusionMixer

Followusandbecomeafan!

The Chamber is now on Twitter and Facebook, links are available

rom our home page at www.lvchamber.com.

Save www.lvchamber.com in your avorites and stay connected

with the latest business inormation and event news!

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25 When: Thursday, February 25Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Check in

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Program

Location: TBD

Speaker: Bobby Hauck

Details: Join VYP for this exclusive, intimate luncheon with the brand new UNLV

football coach, Bobby Hauck. He is the 10th head coach in Rebel football

history and has brought a tremendous record of success to UNLV. Register

today to learn his secrets to success. Cost is $45 per VYP member;

RSVP is required. For more information visit www.vegasyp.comor call

702.735.2196. This event is exclusive to VYP members only.

VegasYoungProfessionals(VYP)BigwigLuncheon

PresidentsClubandBoardofAdvisorsExclusiveMixer: Ofce Depot presents Chamber Day at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

When: Friday, February 26

Time: 10:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Networking, program and practices

Location: Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Media Center and Penthouse

7000 Las Vegas Blvd N.

Las Vegas, NV 89115

Details: Join us for an exciting and unique networking opportunity at Las

Vegas Motor Speedway. You wont want to miss this event, complete

with a Tony Stewart question and answer session, networking with

local business leaders, as well as NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tickets to

watch the qualifying rounds and admission to the Neon Garage.

You will also see the #14 Office Depot Show Car, enjoy food and

beverages and have a chance to win great door prizes! Remember to

bring your business cards.

Tentative Track Schedule:*

Nationwide Practice: 11:00 11:50 a.m.

Sprint Cup Practice: 12:00 1:30 p.m.

Qualifying begins at 3:40 p.m.

*race times subject to change

To register please call the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce at

702.641.5822 and ask for Member Services. Cost is $40 per member.Space is limited. Limit two (2) tickets per company, nontransferable. Must be 18 or

older to attend.

NewMemberBreakfast


Time: 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Registration, networking and breakfast

7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Program

Location: CenturyLinkTMConference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce


Details: By invitation only, this event is for all new members of the Las

Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Each participant will have the

opportunity to introduce themselves and their business and network

in a friendly and upbeat atmosphere. Bring your business cards

and join the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Prospectors as they

welcome our newest members to the Chamber family.

Sponsored by:

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8 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce|TheBusinessVoice|October

John M. BeardJohn M. Beard is a conservative Democratwith an 80-year amily history in the Las Vegas

Valley. Beard ounded JMB Construction,Inc. on July 8, 1994. Through conservativefnancial planning and thorough businessplanning, the small business is surviving theeconomic crisis.

Scott Brown, DDSDentistComfort Care Dental GroupScott Brown, DDS, is part o a Las Vegastradition o dental comort and care. Dr. Brownand his associates have dedicated theirproessional careers to providing the best that

dentistry has to oer. Dr. Brown is a 1982graduate o Loma Linda University, where hereceived his Doctorate o Dental Surgery. Hehas taken numerous continuing educationcourses in endodontics, cosmetic dentistry,complete and partial dentures, implants,crowns and bridges. Dr. Brown has servedon the Drating Committee or the FluoridationBallot Issues.

Kevin E. BurkePresident & CEOBurke & Associates, Inc.Burke & Associates, Inc., has been servingSouthern Nevada or more than 25 yearsas one o the areas preeminent generalcontractors. The company is the recipiento many honors, the most recent being the2008 Contractor o the Year award by AGC.Kevin Burke has 23 years o experience inthe construction industry. Burke is proud tobe a member o the Executive Committeeon the Board o Trustees or the Las VegasChamber o Commerce. He also sits onboard o directors or the AssociatedGeneral Contractors o America and wasappointed by the Governor to the NevadaState Contractors Board.

Karen CashmanPresidentCashman Photo Enterprisesof Nevada, Inc.Celebrating more than 40 years o businessin Las Vegas, Cashman Photo Enterprises isthe largest, most established photographicservice provider in Nevada. Cashman Photois comprised o fve dierent divisions. KarenCashman, president o the retail division,oversees 15 photographic retail stores. Sheis the vice president o business or theFoundation or an Independent Tomorrow, is amember o the International Womens Forum,and serves on the advisory board or the

Public Education Forum.

PresidentsClub Spotlights

Jim CunninghamExecutive DirectorAtria SevilleJim Cunningham began his career ias a licensed administrator in an aliving community in Oregon. He is lin three states: Oregon, Arizona and NCunningham has been with Atria Sev

our years. As executive director, he is cwith encouraging a ulflling liestypromoting independence or the resHe has also worked as property mor an assisted living company with communities in 16 states.

Russell Joyner, CSMExecutive Vice President & GeneralManagerMiracle Mile Shops at Planet HollywResort & CasinoRussell Joyner is responsible or all aspshopping center management, devel

and construction or Boulevard Inveparent company o the Miracle Mile Over the past 20 years, Joyner has becoo the leading experts o retail entertacenters in the U.S. He also developmanaged Fashion Show Mall and Ho& Highland in Los Angeles. Joyner rhis Bachelor o Science degree rom College in 1983, where he was captain1982 Tangerine Bowl ootball team.

Ron LurieExecutive Vice President/GeneralManagerArizona CharliesRon Lurie has been a resident o Lasor 50 years. During his 30 years gaming industry, Lurie has been invothe development and growth o t

Vegas Community. He served 14as a Las Vegas City Councilman anyears as mayor. These positionsenhanced Luries ability to undeand appreciate the gaming induswell as the desire to ensure that Lascontinues to be one o the astest gcommunities in the country.

Gregg Olewinski

Vice President, Nevada RegionDiscount Tire Co.Gregg Olewinski is responsible or theoperations o Discount Tires Nevada In his role as vice president, he estasales and proftability goals as well as sales programs and strategies or retaoutlets in the region. Olewinski has beDiscount Tire since 1983, and was apvice president o the Nevada region iOlewinski has completed executive courses at The Thunderbird Garvin ScInternational Management.

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce|TheBusinessVoice| February



John Dlouhy,Executive Vice President & General ManagerCapitol North American Van LinesJohn Dlouhy has been in the moving and storage businessin Las Vegas or the past 25 years and is committed toexcellence. Dlouhy has been with Capitol North American

Van Lines since 1999 and is the committee chair orthe North American Agents Quality Committee. He isactive in the Henderson Library system, serving on the

Foundation Board as the vice president or the past threeyears.

David DrakeCEOAqua ManagementIn 1995, David Drake started designing irrigationcontrollers or the Motorola Corp. He was chie engineeron some o the most sophisticated systems on the market.Drake ounded Aqua Management, a water managementcompany ocused on water conservation, in 2008. Hereceived his PhD. in computer science rom NorthwesternUniversity in 2004. Aqua Management was ounded whenDrake recognized the need or technological solutions inconjunction with service solutions as the best approach

or water conservation.

Pamela EganPresident/Executive DirectorNevada Partners, Inc.Pamela Egan is responsible or strategic planning, programdevelopment and day-to-day management o NevadaPartners (NPI), one o the states largest job training andcareer preparation organizations. In her previous role aschie fnancial and administrative ofcer or NPI and theCulinary Training Academy, she was responsible or fscaloversight and management. She serves on the GovernorsWorkorce Investment Board or the State o Nevada andon the Immigrant Workers Citizenship Project Board. Eganreceived a B.A. in political science rom Gonzaga University

and an MBA rom UNLV.

Linda GordonDirector of MarketingSCA PromotionsAs director of marketing, Linda Gordon is charged withgrowing SCA Gaming through a combination o marketing,consulting and IT eorts. A powerhouse in the gamingindustry, Gordon served in various senior executivepositions during a 20-year career with Boyd Gaming. Shealso worked or the Stardust Resort in Las Vegas, whereshe held positions as director o IT and director o specialevents, promotions and tournaments. Gordon is a gamingindustry conerence speaker, as well as a contributingwriter or gaming publications.

Dr. Farrah GrayFounderFarrah Gray FoundationDr. Farrah Gray began his entrepreneurial, personal andcivic development as a stellar young citizen at six yearso age, selling homemade body lotion and his own hand-painted rocks as book-ends door-to-door. Since thattime he has become a national speaker, television andradio personality and authored three books. Gray hasrecently been eatured by AOL Black Voices as makingblack history in 2008, and was named as one o the mostinuential black men in America by the National UrbanLeagues Urban Inuence Magazine.

Joaquin RodriguezCEOLatin Diva Contest and Latin Couture WeekLatin Diva Contest is a frst-class international six-daycompetition event created to celebrate the talentso the Latin American modeling, ashion and beautycommunities. Latin Couture Week will be a fve-dayevent presenting haute couture as well ready-to-wearcollections, eaturing spectacular runways in ten o themost luxurious and prestigious locations in Las Vegas.Joaquin Rodriguez, CEO, has extensive experience in theentertainment industry in the areas o flm production,direction and entertainment business management.

Robert SeguraDirector of SalesQuality TowingRobert Segura began his career working or FederalExpress as a cargo handler while he earned his degree inPsychology and Statistics rom the University o Caliorniaat Berkley. He worked his way up to director o operationsbeore leaving the company in 1999. Since then, Segurahas held positions including vice president o logistics orWebvan.com, national account manager or GE, and most

recently, director o sales or Quality Towing.

Robert A. WagnerSenior Client PartnerKorn/Ferry InternationalWith two decades o fnancial services experience, RobertWagner has successully recruited or all levels o seniormanagement within commercial banks, investmentbanks, wealth management companies, securities frmsand other fnancial institutions. Prior to joining Korn/Ferry in 1995, Wagner spent a number o years within thecapital markets sector, the majority with Credit Suisse. Hewas responsible or the sales coverage o a wide range ofnancial institutions in the United States. Wagner holds abachelors degree in economics rom Claremont McKenna

College and attended New York Universitys GraduateSchool o Business.

Lori WilkinsonPartnerDistinct Benet SolutionsLori Wilkinson has more than 20 years o internationalexperience in sales, leadership, business development,customer marketing, strategic planning and negotiation.During her career, she has held leadership positions withtop Fortune 100 companies including Coca-Cola andM&M/Mars Inc.. A committed volunteer, she gives timeto TAPS, Whitney Elementary and American Airlines Ce-lebrity events beneftting Susan G. Komen and the CysticFibrosis Foundations. Wilkinson holds a BS rom Utah

State University and is a our-generation Nevada native.

John WilsonGeneral Manager of Las Vegas OperationsAmerican Medical ResponseJohn Wilson ounded MedicWest Ambulance and currentlyserves as general manager o Las Vegas operations orMedicWest Ambulance and American Medical Response Las Vegas. Wilson serves on the Las Vegas ChamberProspectors and on the Board o Trustees or the Las

Vegas Chamber o Commerce. He is a past co-chair o theChambers Customer Service Excellence Program and a1997 Leadership Las Vegas alumni. He is a member o the

American Ambulance Association and sits on the board odirectors o the Nevada Highway Users Coalition.

Board of Advisors Spotlights


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Ribbon Cuttings

Yvonne Stewart Team with Prudential Americana Group Realtors, located

at 871 Coronado Center Dr. in Henderson, celebrated its new Las Vegas

Chamber membership. It specializes in residential realty in Sun City Anthem.

702.326.9647 www.stewartteamsellslasvegas.com.

Prudential Americana Group, Realtors Adams/Vogel Group, located at 871

Coronado Center Dr., #100 in Henderson, celebrated its new Las Vegas Chamber

membership with a ribbon cutting. A full service real estate provider and certied

short sale specialists. Contact Sam Pocras at 702.278.2917.

Prudential Americana Group Realtors, located at 871 Coronado Center

Dr., celebrated with the US Marine Corps in the Holiday Toys for Tots drive and

ribbon cutting celebration. Lorraine DiSapio is a residential specialist with a

particular focus on short-sales and foreclosures. Call 702.524.0024 or visit:

www.LorraineDiSapio.com.

Raf Demirjian, with Prudential Americana Group Realtors, celebrated his

new Las Vegas Chamber membership with a ribbon cutting at 871 Coronado

Center Dr. in Henderson. Call 702.622.8774 or visit: www.rafsellsvegas.com.

Prudential Americana Group Realtors Green Valley ofce celebrated its

ribbon cutting with a kick-off of its Toys for Tots holiday program. Prudential

Americana Group is Nevadas largest real estate company. For more information,

call the ofce at 702.458.8888 or visit: www.americanagroup.com.

To arrange your ribbon cutting, contact Georgia Allen

at 702.586.3838 or e-mail [email protected].

Melissa Machat with Prudential Americana Group Realtors Green Valley

ofce celebrated its new Las Vegas Chamber membership. Melissa specializes

in residential real estate and rental services throughout the Las Vegas Valley

702.545.8188 or visit: www.AtHomeInLV.com.

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Encompass Exhibits is proud to announce the opening of its new location. Now

on 2875 N. Lamb Blvd, # 07, it specializes in exhibit rental fabrication, installation

and dismantling. 702.614.2130 or visit: www.encompassexhibits.com.

AA Wireless Toyz dba Wireless Toyz is proud to announce its grand opening

in Las Vegas Chinatown. It is located at 3480 Spring Mountain Rd., Ste 1, LV,

NV 89102. It specializes with small business, cellular and internet services.

702.940.7171 or visit: www.wirelesstoyzlasvegas.com.

Las Vegas School of Dance and Music celebrated its grand

opening. The school provides students of all ages with dance and music

skills that will last a lifetime. Located at 8665 W. Flamingo Rd, # 110,

on the SW corner of Flamingo and Durango. 702.489.2300 or visit:

www.lvdanceandmusic.com.

NetEffect, a recent recipient of the In Business, Nevada Entrepreneur

Award, celebrated the opening of its new ofce at 5575 S. Durango Dr., Ste

107. NetEffect provides small and medium-sized businesses throughout

the valley with technology support and consulting. 702.318.7700 or visit:

www.neteffect-it.com.

Renta-Dress & Tux Shop proudly announces the grand opening of its new

location at 3900 Paradise Rd. Ste C, between Ruth Chris and Firey. A unique

collection of bridal gowns, eveningwear and designer tuxedos-all available to

rent. 702.796.6444 or visit: www.tuxandgown.com.

Thresa Goldberg Group at Prudential Americana Group Realtors announces

its newest member Debra Jo Abendroth. If you are considering buying or selling

a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your

area; call 702.580.2287 or visit: www.lasvegashome-sales.com.


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Ribbon Cuttings

DrLife.com announces the opening of its Las Vegas ofce located at 7201 W.

Lake Mead Blvd., Ste 570. Jeffry S. Life, MD, PhD, an Afliate of the Cenegenics

Medical Institute, specializes in medically based programs to help you optimize

your health and take control of the ageing process. 702.953.1561 or visit:

www.DrLife.com.

GottaGoText.com is an innovative, exciting marketing technology company that

reaches cell phone users directly and instantly with mobile coupons delivered

immediately to its cell phones making Gottagotext.com an effective form of

advertising. 702.379.3139 or visit: www.GottaGoText.com.

Onyx Fine Dining proudly celebrated its Las Vegas Chamber membership

Open for lunch and dinner, it offers a wide variety of food from seafood to

steaks. Enjoy its two waterfalls and 500 gallon aquarium. 702.658.0579 or visit:

www.bogeysvegas.com.

BatteriesInAFlash.com , Inc. proudly announces its commitment to the Las

Vegas community for renewable energy, batteries, chargers and accessories.

You can nd it at 720 W. Cheyenne Ave., Ste. 170 NLV, NV 89030. 702.248.2423

or visit: www.batteriesinaash.comfor more information.

Tutor Doctor is pleased to announce the opening of its rst Las Vegas ofce.

The company is the leader in providing affordable in-home tutoring to all ages in

all subjects. 702.463.3715 or visit: www.tutordoctor.com.

To arrange your ribbon cutting, contact Georgia Allen

at 702.586.3838 or e-mail [email protected].

The Alternative Board is proud to announce the opening of the Las Vegas

territory. The Alternative Board works with privately held businesses in

the area to improve their protability and planning. 702.562.2800 or visit:

www.tab-lasvegaswest.com.


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NewMembers

Board of Advisors

Distinct Beneft SolutionsLori Wilkinson

Latin DivaJoaquin Rodriguez

LiveDealKara Howard

Nevada PartnersPamela Egan

Premier Members

Quid Corp.Charlene Brown

New Members

Alliance Mortgage, LLCRaymond Paglia

American Fiber Systems, Inc.Rich Coyle

American Vantage CompaniesAnna Morrison

Americas GuestMichael Gasta

Anthony A. Zmaila, Limited PLLCAnthony Zmaila

Bethesda House o GraceCharles Keyes

Big League Dreams SportsparkEd Farmer

Bocca Marketing, LLCJason Cleveland

Boulevard Cameras, Inc.Doron Mashal

C & Cints ThingsQueen Williams

Callister & Frizell, Attorneys at LawR. Duane Frizell

Carolyn A. Doty

Century 21Gerry Holinski

Classic ConsultingCaralee Kecman

Clean and Clear Water PoolService, Inc.Robyn Palsgrave

Clearview Pools, Inc.Rick Kostick

Coldwell Banker Premier RealtyPetsye Powell Huyghue GRI

CommCap AdvisorsKeith Russell

Dunkin DonutsLou Capone

Earth Limos & BusesNicole Feely

eAutoNiche.comDanny Walker

Electronic Support Services, Inc.Joseph Arana

Ellis Construction Co.John Ellis

Farmers Insurance GroupRobert Compan

First Class Insurance, Inc.Estela Siquerios

Fox 5 KVVU TelevisionTodd Brown

Art TorcelloLeilam Molinaro

Adam BradshawTerri PeckDarrin Mc Donald

Fundingroadmap.comRuth Hedges

Fuzziwigs Candy FactorySaundra Kelly

Gaetanos RistoranteRory Palmeri

Glassman, Kramer and Scar, P.C.Irwin Glassman

Global Nutritionals, Inc.Tom Cordy

Gold Win InternationalExhibition, Inc.Tianyao Zhao

The Grapevine Advertising Co., LLCJeri Centric

Hallmark Capital Partners, Inc.Glenn Liddell

Harmony Fire ProtectionChristina Looney

Help My Swing, LLCJason Sabo

Hosommer Excavating, Inc.Kent Hofsommer

Holden & Associates WestMichelle Lindsey

HR System SolutionsJohn Gillen

ICD USA, Inc.Andrey Kuznetson

Insure Vegas TodayFrances Williams

Integrated Medical ManagementLeslie Frazier

J.A.K.K.s SalonJoanna Day

Las Vegas Special Needs DentistrySteven Delisle

LasVegasHealthPlans.com, LLCPatricia Staley

Latin Couture Week (Latin Diva)Joaquin Rodriguez

Law Ofces o Dorame & Lazar, LLPKevin Lazar

Legacy Foundation GroupNick Malis

Leprechauns Pot O GoldBill McCarty

Lexis Preparatory SchoolKirstie Conklin

Lily o the Valley Wedding ChapelEmma Mayberry

LiveDealKara Howard

LPL FinancialBlain Bogar

LV PC ManJeff Critser

M5 LightingKimberly Thomson

McGladrey & Pullen, LLPWilliam Wells

MDL GroupCarol ClineOng

MIES, Inc.Marinus Grootenboer

Millers Ale HouseMichael Dowell

Mina Restaurant & LoungeMina Alfafara

Mishlove Strategic Partners, LLCBrad Mishlove

MRB Group, Inc.Misty Barber

Nevada Development ServVicki HafenScott

Nevada Institute o ImplanDentistryTravis Perkins

Nevada PartnersPamela Egan

Pain in the Pipe PlumbingTom Walls

Petroleum Systems &Maintenance, Inc.Paul Brosseau

Pizza My DearChristina Zaman

Playerxt, LLCCurt Holstein

Quick & Clean Car WashSteve Rice

Quid Corp.Charlene Brown

R/S Development, LLCRandall Schaefer

Rivi Salon and BoutiqueRivka Hershcovicz

Ruiter Construction, LLCCharles Ruiter

Sams Ice CreamNam Urg

Saving Energy SolarIan Dixon

Savvy EyesChrys Manos

Shirley A. Derke, ESQ

Silverado Electric, Inc.Rory Sundstrom

Southern Nevada Movers/Van LinesJeff Lippincott

Steven Marzullo, LTD

Stratus Building SolutionsDennis Snyder

The Summerlin CouncilLezlie Barnson DeNardin

Tax City U.S.A.Allan Weisman

That Extra TouchStephen Esau

TMI RealtyRobin Verley

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PremierMembers

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Whats the secret to long-term success in the Southern Nev

business community? Establishing long-term and pers

relationships with other proessionals. Whats the most eective

to do that? Membership in the Las Vegas Chamber o Commerc

Congratulations to the ollowing companies celebrating

membership anniversaries in February2010.

TWENTY+YEARS

J.A. Tiberti Construction Co., Inc. (59)

GES Exposition Services (54)

IBM Corporation (54)

KNEWS Radio/KNUU Radio (48)

HAJOCA/Kellys Pipe & Supply (46)

The Spanos Corporation (34)

The Molasky Group of Companies (33)

Opportunity Village Arc (32)

Saks Fifth Avenue (29)

Fashion Show (29)

Las Vegas Convention & VisitorsAuthority (29)

American Red Cross,

Southern Nevada Chapter (27)

Academy of Hair Design (26)

Fair, Anderson & Langerman (25)

Nevada Development Authority (25)

Plant-It Earth(25)

Value Self Storage (25)

Morrissey Insurance (24)

McDonald Carano Wilson LLP (23)

Nagy MD, Shamin N. (23)

Store-N-Lock(23)

Callister & Reynolds(22)

Mark, Bruno, Financial, Inc. (20)

DEX (20)

FIFTEENYEARS

International Insurance Services, Ltd.

Nevada Alliance for Defense,

Energy & Business

TENYEARS

Ace Masonry

Anchor Mortgage

Halloween Mart

Insight Communications of NV, Inc.

Nevada Commerce Bank

Pebble Place I, LLC

Professional Design Associates, Inc.

The Robert List Company

Serl & Keefer, CPAs

The Sherwin-Williams Compa

Valley Christian Center

View Pointe Executive Suites/

Estate Services Group

Vision Control Associates

FIVEYEARS

Allen Properties, Inc.

Astro Systems, Inc.

BCA Pool LeagueBoca Raton Luxury Condomin

Breast Care, Inc.

Brian V. Fitzgerald & Associat

Cable AML, Inc.

Desert Medical Equipment

Desert Podiatry

Diva Las Vegas Productions, I

Easter Seals Southern Nevad

Family Wellness Clinic

Forever Summer Limited

Global Resorts, Inc.

Grapevine Mountaintop

GreenFlag Prot Recovery by

Transworld Systems Inc.

Grifth United Methodist Pre-

Horizon Home Health Care, L

Lichtenstein, Allen, Attorney A

MovieGoods, Inc.

Northshore Learning Tree

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Pediatric Dental Care Associa

The Pool Lady

Sun West Homes

Sunrise Home Inspections

ouchPoint MarketingMichael Watkins

ownePlace Suitesebbie Grifn

rinity Lie Centermmy Firzlaff

ltimate Pet Groomingat Kearns

egas Executive Chendy Bouchard

egas Perks Coee Serviceave Bowers

Wallys, Inc.Wally Korhonen

Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.hris Summersarry Freeman

WesEri Corp.scar Kyles

West Best Foods, Inc.Anje Campisi

West Flamingo Animal HospitalChristopher Yach

The Whalen GroupAl Whalen

Wybtrak, Inc.Troy Johns

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Ricardos Mexican Restaurant will host afundraising dinner on Thursday, February 4,with 30 percent of all sales benetting theRonald McDonald House Charities of GreaterLas Vegas. www.RicardosofLasVegas.com.

Accounting rm Piercy Bowler Taylor andKern is joining with a local law rm and

wealth management rm to present a freenancial management and governanceseminar for local nonprot organizations onFebruary 5, at the Brendan Theatres insidethe PalmsCasino&Resort.

New Life Medical Group is co-sponsoringthe Lets Play Foundations 2010 Golf-a-Thon on February 13, at the Siena Golf Club.The event will raise money to ght againstchildhood obesity. www.letsplayfoundation.org.University of Nevada CooperativeExtension is offering the Nuts and Boltsof Grant Writing on Thursday, February18 and Wednesday, March 10. Formore information, contact Sandy Beanat 257-5502.NCET- Nevadas Center for Entrepreneur-ship and Technology will hold its Entre-preneur Expo on Friday, February 19, from11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. at the South PointHotel, Casino & Spa. Admission is free.

Assured Strategies presents AchievingGrowth in Todays Economy to helpentrepreneurs learn how to achieve 2x cashow, 3x industry protability, gain time, andbecome strategically aligned for year overyear growth. The half-day workshop features

nationally recognized presenters. The eventtakes place on March 3, at the Las VegasChamber of Commerce. For information orregistration: www.asnevada.com, seatingis limited.

Klip It For Kidz will be held on Saturday,March 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. atTown Square Las Vegas. The event will raisemoney to support the Nevada ChildhoodCancer Foundation. www.nvccf.org.

Congratulations

Crisci Builders was honored by Southwest

Contractor magazine with the Best of 2009Award in the Specialty Contracting categoryfor its Dr. Miriam & Sheldon G. AdelsonEducation Campus.

Matt Boyd, vice president of operations forBurke & Associates, has been selectedas the Chairman of the Associated GeneralContractors permits and inspectionscommittee.

CORE Construction was named one of thetop 75 largest green contractors by BuildingDesign + Construction magazine.

Harrahs Entertainment employees werehonored at the annual Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr. Day Banquet and Parade. Senior

Vice President of Communications andGovernment Relations Jan Jones receivedthe Flame Award, and Vice President ofNational Diversity Relations Tony Gladneywas one of this years grand marshalls.

Announcements

MassMediaCorporate Communicationsrecently hired Carmesha Thompson asaccount coordinator.

Distinct ENERGY Performance hasappointed Janet Avance to the position ofdispatch supervisor. She will assist withday-to-day operations, marketing andbusiness development strategies.

The Alternative Board has expanded itsbusiness by adding Mark Cameron as aTAB-certied facilitator who will meet withlocal business owners to help them achievetheir goals.

Eleissa C. Lavelle has joined the Las Vegasofce of DuaneMorrisLLP as a partnerwith a focus on construction and real estatelaw.

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Centeropened a dedicated oncology unit for adultpatients which includes enhanced amenitiesdesigned to improve healing and comfort.

Johnson Jacobson Wilcox has augmentedits service capabilities and broadened itsdomestic and global reach by forming a re-lationship with Eisner, LLP, the 23rd largest

public accounting rm in the U.S.

Rita Ravin, maker of custom fashion jewelry,has changed her business name fromHealing Jewels to DECOLLETAGE.

Telesphere, a nationwide hosted PBX busi-ness phone and Internet services provider,recently hired Lance Kallman and Deborah

Armstrong as account executives.

Datanamics, Inc. has renewed its AdvancedWireless LAN Specialization from Cisco,fullling the requirements to sell, deployand support advanced Cisco Wireless LANsolutions.

The University of Phoenix-Las VegasCampus announces the promotion of Je-nean Blonstein to program manager in theCollege of Social Sciences; Sunny Schatzand Brittany Choyce to the positions of man-ager of Campus Enrollment; Connie Smithto nance counselor, along with the hiringof Amanda Thompson as nance counselor.

City NationalBank hired Bruce Ford asvice president and Nevada business bankingmanager, and Patricia Perl as vice presidentand preferred banking advisor in its CoreBanking division.

Community One Federal Credihas named Debbie Murphy as new mof its Sahara branch, Hilary Rhees manager of the Montecito In-Storeand Ashley Martinez as manageShadow Creek In-Store branch.

Las Vegas Limousines namedRussell as operation manager ovthe day-to-day operations of the bus

Michael Bolognini was namepresident of Cox Business/HosNetwork. He brings nearly 30 ytelecommunications experience to position.

Community Service

Commercial Roofers, Inc. awaannual scholarship of $1,500 to Cowan who is studying architecture

Thomas Engineering has awardonation of 40 hours of free sengineering services to the AcadEngineering at the Northwest CarTechnical Academy, which is parClark County School District.

New Businesses and New Locations

Zinni Medical Institute, an inage management, weight managemsports medicine medical practice, ced its grand opening on January 21.

Gordon & Rees, LLP has moved Vegas ofce to 3770 HowardParkway, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Neva

Las Vegas Special Needs Dopened in December to serve specipatients in Las Vegas including thodental fears, mental and physical dispediatric and geriatric patients.

Vegas Perks Coffee Service has opbusiness providing upscale gourmemachines with up to eight different t

Projects & Deals

Grubb & Ellis Las Vegas recenkered a lease of 6,996 square feet space for ve years at City Center Wlease is valued at $900,067.

Commercial Executives brokeremonth lease of ofce space that isat $281,100, as well as the lease osquare feet of ofce space va$236,250.

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8 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce|TheBusinessVoice| February 8

Im a big proponent o Social Media. Im a Twitter-

holic, on Facebook and LinkedIn. Ive been at VYP

and had people approach me (more than once) and

say Im ollowing you on Twitter! The ice is broken

and were already riends since we know a bit about

each other and probably remember the conversations.People are using Social Media more and more, so

doesnt it make sense to be on it? (BTW, ollow at

VegasYP on Twitter or all the VYP updates and where

were going to meet next.)

However, i youre social media savvy, it doesnt stop

there. Connecting online is not a substitute or ace-

to-ace networking. Social media can help you build a

oundation, but you still need to get out there and put

a ace with a name.

Getting out to network is tough to do, especially when

were all working more hours or the same dollar.

Finding the time to get out and have a social lie isnt

easy either, when you get caught up in work. Vegas

Young Proessionals chooses trendy venues or Fusion

Mixers, which allows you to network and have un in

a great atmosphere.

It makes me laugh when I hear the misconception

that VYP is only or socializing. Business networking

is about meeting and getting to know people.

Networking isnt how many business cards you can

pass out (weve all seen these people!). I reer business

to people I eel will do a good job or my reerra

youre going to networking events with the prim

goal o selling your services to the people there,

might be a bit disappointed. Networking is a

getting to know the people you meet and earning

trust and riendship. I keep in touch regularly riends Ive met out networking, riends that will

to others about me when they go to an event I c

make.

What can you expect rom Vegas Young Proession

Expect great venues, un people, smiling aces

yes, business contacts. Not to mention all o

great proessional development programs we

to support your growth as a young proessional

show up, socialize, make a great impression by ge

to know people, and the business will come.

Im so grateul or the riends and business par

Ive met through VYP. Join Vegas Young Proessio

today and next time you come to an event, make

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receiving a ourth Congressional seat -- and by

extension, a sixth Electoral Vote -- as a direct

result o the 2010 Census.

The 2010 Census will bring more than 4,800

jobs to the state during peak operations in May/

June 2010. These are good paying, exible jobs,

as feld enumerators start at $14.50 per hour.

You can call the Census Jobs Hotline at 866-

861-2010.

The Census will bring much-needed ederal

unding to government services in Nevada.

A recent analysis by the Nevada State Data

Center, Legislative Counsel Bureau, and State

Demographer, looked at all o the ederal unding

passed through to state and local governments,

much o which is allocated on a per capita basis,

based on the Census headcount. That analysis

ound that every man, woman, and child missed

by the Census represents $917 in lost undingper person, every year or 10 years: thats $9,170

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An accurate Census tally will help en

Nevada receives its air share o e

unding or everything rom transport

inrastructure to quality o lie projects.

in turn will help promote Nevada as a bus

and amily-riendly city, encouraging econ

investment and diversifcation.

The Las Vegas Chamber o Commerce encou

all business owners to support and promote C

participation in the workplace. For more inorm

on Nevadas Census 2010 Campaign, or to pa

with the Census Bureau, call 702.853.1313, or

www.SNVcounts2010.com or more inorm

on the Southern Nevada Census Camp

You can also ollow the Census Twitter e

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Committee designed to help VYP members give back to

the community. The group has implemented volunteer

programs with a number o local non-profts, including

the Springs Preserve, ThreeSquare, Boys & Girls Clubs and

Susan G. Komens Race or the Cure. VYP has also collected

donations or The Animal Foundation, The Shade Tree

Shelter, and raised $600 or Three Squares BackPack orKids Program.

In addition to its signifcant accomplishments during

2009, in 2010 VYP will launch an innovative new VYP

Membership Card. NV Energy is the sponsor o this exciting

new eature that will have a corresponding discount page on

the new VYP Website. VYP is also reaching out to members

and potential members through social media outlets.

Since its inception in 2006, VYP has successully introduced

young proessionals to the movers and shakers o Las

Vegas business scene and launched innovative proessional

development opportunities. The organization has also

provided local business owners with eective, aorda

proessional development venues or its young employ

Through VYP, small business owners gain a competi

advantage in the marketplace by providing opportuni

or young employees to mix, mingle and build th

business contacts. VYP has also created a whole new l

o advertising and sponsorship opportunities or compalooking to reach the highly-inuential 21-39 demograph

Membership in VYP is just $45 per year i y

company belongs to the Las Vegas Chamber

Commerce and $50 per year i you work o

non-Chamber member. I youre interested

learning more about VYP, go to www.vegasyp.c

or call 702.735.2196. You can also fnd VYP

Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Take time to

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