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Business VoiceRouting SlipPlease share The Business Voicewith others
A Member Publication February2010 |Volume 30 Num
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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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Las Vegas Chambero Commerce
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Advertising Sales 586.3812CSE 586.3839Government Aairs 586.3805InoCenter 735.1616Member Health Benefts 586.3887Public Relations 641.5822
VYP 735.2196
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Michael Bonnerhairman-Electreenberg Traurig, LLP
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Kevin BurkeBurke and Associates, Inc.
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Subscribe today 383-0400
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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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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
High-def, wall-mounted plasma display screens with HD DVDcapabilities with ip-top control panels with built-in Internet
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Multi-media podiums wired for direct-to-screen connectivity
Wi-Fi and hard-wired internet access available
The Conference Center
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Looking for a place to conduct business
meet new clients or hold your next even
The CenturyLinkTM Business and Confer
Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of
Commerce is the perfect place. Conduc
business in a relaxed, comfortable busi
environment. Catch up on e-mail, print
proposal for your next meeting and or h
coffee with a client.
Cuttingedgetechnicalamenities
Beautifulandconvenientlylocated
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The CenturyLinkTM Business and Conference Center at the Las Vegas
Chamber of Commerce is the ultimate business destination.
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
Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce!
Comfortable and professional work spaces
Free Wi-Fi access
Complimentary coffee and refreshments
Local and national news updates
Rentable laptop computers Notary services and Certicates of Origin
Scanning, faxing, copying and U.S. Postal Services
AsamemberoftheLasVegasChamberofCommerce
youandyourguestshaveexclusiveaccesstotheBusiness
Centerfrom8:00a.m.5:00p.m.,Monday-Friday,
excludingholidays.Thisstate-of-the-artcenteroffersyou
Holdyournextmeeting,seminarorhostatrainingsessioninou
spaciousconferencecenter.Thereareseveralspacesavailable
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2 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce|TheBusinessVoice| February
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
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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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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)
Y
Operating a
home-based
business isnt
access to cash
or cultivation ofclients; rather,
its in the home-
based business
owners ability to
stay focused and
motivated
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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.
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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:
When: Wednesday, February 10
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.
BusinessEducationSeriesInside Secrets o Super Star Sales Presentations
Sponsored by:
When: Wednesday, February 10
Time: 10:30 a.m. Registration & networking
10:45 a.m. - Noon Meeting
Location: CenturyLinkTMConference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Co
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300 at Town Square
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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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
When: Wednesday, February 24
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
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300 at Town Square
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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
Opa
Paragon Healthcare
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
Zoogies Corp.Terry Pritchard
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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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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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out our brand new website at www.vegasyp.com.
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-
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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,
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An accurate Census tally will help en
Nevada receives its air share o e
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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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