The document discusses how technology use, especially by Generation Y, is changing business dynamics. Generation Y, born between 1982-2000, has grown up with technology as a natural part of their lives. They seamlessly transition between talking, texting, and social media to conduct multiple conversations. This is shifting how business is conducted to be more digitally connected. While there may be a gap between Generation Y and older workers, businesses can benefit from bridging this divide and engaging younger employees to gain a strategic advantage through their digital skills and entrepreneurial spirit.

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3. { president’s message}
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 300
Las Vegas, NV 89119-3290
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2011 Board of Trustees
I
Executive Committee
Michael J. Bonner ’m not often given to sports analogies, but I was inspired and thrilled by
Chairman of the Board watching the U.S. Soccer team in the Women’s World Cup, particularly
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
the quarterfinal game against Brazil. It was spell binding – every time
Kevin Orrock
Chairman-Elect you thought the outcome was determined, suddenly the game shifted and
The Howard Hughes Corporation
eventually was determined by a penalty shoot out.
Hugh Anderson
Anderson & Delutri @ Merrill Lynch
There were so many nail-biting moments in that game: the U.S. took an early lead, then
Jay Barrett
The JABarrett Company lost momentum when a top Brazilian player was given a second chance to make a penalty
Kevin Burke kick (unfairly, in most U.S. spectators’ eyes). To top it off, the U.S. team was forced to
Burke Construction Group, Inc.
play the last 55 minutes down one player who was removed from the game in another
Steve Hill Kristin mcmillan
CalPortland President & CEO questionable call. Despite the imbalance, Team USA scored within the last moments of
Vicky VanMeetren the game to tie the score and won on penalty kicks.
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals,
St. Martín Campus
The game was exhilarating and ran the emotional gamut, certainly marked with feelings of agitation about the
Nancy Wong
Arcata Associates, Inc. questionable calls. Yet the match was a stellar demonstration of some of the world’s best players competing at the
Kristin McMillan
top of their games, doing what they do best: adapting, regrouping and forging ahead.
President & CEO
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce As aptly stated by the Swedish-born coach for the American team, “It’s about the American attitude and finding
Trustees a way to win.”
Bob Ansara
Ricardo’s of Las Vegas, Inc.
Much like our resilient soccer team one player down, Las Vegas possesses this same attitude and will to win. Over
Bob Brown
Las Vegas Review-Journal the past three years, we have dealt with the unpredictable, the crushing, the glimmers of hope, moments of despair,
Senator Richard Bryan and yes, feelings that the situation we find ourselves in is fundamentally unfair.
Lionel Sawyer & Collins
Marilyn Burrows The game did not turn out exactly how we would have wished, but we will live to play the next one, and will evolve
Cox Communications
and adapt. Because in sports, as in life, if you dwell on the past and do not envision the possibilities, you lose.
Tim Cashman
Las Vegas Harley – Davidson
While optimism is not a panacea, we will not create a better future without it. And, in fact, we can point to many
Doris Charles
Wells Fargo Bank things that are happening upon which we can build a strong and vibrant next chapter.
Cornelius Eason
Workforce Connections Downtown Las Vegas is percolating. Under the encouragement, determination and leadership of Mayor Oscar
Jonathan Halkyard Goodman, organic entrepreneurism now lives and breathes in the form of new bars, restaurants, and businesses
Caesars Entertainment Corporation
popping up all over downtown. The core downtown area represents the roots of our city, and while it may have
Dallas Haun
Nevada State Bank been perceived as deteriorating, it is once again laying groundwork for the future. This is something we can all
Corey Jenkins embrace, a place to find inspiration and new energy.
SAVMOR Rent a Car
Bart Jones Tourism and hospitality are regaining strength. While we are no means back to the way it was, we are forging
Merlin Contracting & Developing
ahead, attracting core customers and finding new audiences to nurture and grow.
Russ Joyner
Miracle Mile Shops
And there are other glimmers of good news and economic growth. Clark County taxable sales continue their
William (Bill) Nelson
Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern upward trend for eleven straight months. In addition, Nevada is now one of the fastest growing states for export
Karla Perez growth in the U.S. Nevada’s total exports increased by 17 percent this year compared to the same period in 2010.
Valley Health System
Gina Polovina As entrepreneurs, we never know what the game might bring, but we go into every match with determination,
Boyd Gaming Corporation
optimism and gusto. We give it our all, adapt to the unexpected, regroup when facing temporary setbacks, and
Dilek Samil
NV Energy forge ahead believing in the end we will win.
Larry Singer
Grubb & Ellis - Las Vegas
Dr. Neal Smatresk
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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4. BV chamber news
U.S. Senator Brian McAnallen Joins
Chamber as Vice President
Harry Reid of Government Affairs
will speak at Aug. 31 Brian McAnallen joins the Las
Vegas Chamber of Commerce as
Chamber luncheon Vice President of Government
Affairs. McAnallen will work directly
with the Chamber’s Government
United States Senate Majority Affairs Committee on advocacy and
public policy issues.
Leader Harry Reid will be the
keynote speaker at the Las Vegas McAnallen brings more than twenty years of experience
Chamber of Commerce Business working directly with city, state, and federal lawmakers,
government agencies, and public affairs professionals. He
Power Lunch on Wednesday,
most recently served as Director of Legislative Affairs for
August 31. Senator Reid will share CenturyLink/Embarq, where he was the primary liaison
his insights on important federal at the Nevada State Capitol during the legislative session
legislation that affect the climate and worked closely to develop and implement strategies
to advance the legislative agenda. He also has over thirteen
of the Southern Nevada business community, including
years as a chief government affairs representative for a
economic development and diversification and other key variety of organizations, including the Arizona Chamber
initiatives aimed at building a more sustainable future. of Commerce and the American Cancer Society.
“Brian brings a powerful ‘know how’ that will help
The event will feature an in-depth Q & A session with
promote the Chamber’s legislative priorities on the local,
Senator Reid. Chamber members will be invited to submit state, and federal levels. He will be an effective advocate on
questions for the session via email prior to the luncheon. This behalf of our 6,000 members as the Chamber continues
Q & A gives Chamber members an exclusive opportunity to to protect the pro-business environment of our state, and
support economic development and opportunities on
inquire about issues relevant to them. The event also provides
behalf of our members,” says Kristin McMillan, president
members with access to one of the nation’s leading policy makers. and CEO for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.
Wednesday, august 31
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6. BV chamber news
National Clean
August 25 Energy Summit
Returns to
Networking Event Vegas on August 30
goes green! The National Clean Energy Summit returns to Las
Vegas on Tuesday, August 30 to focus on “The Future of
On Thursday, August 25, The HUB is going green by
Energy.” This event convenes business executives, energy
featuring a first look at the Chamber’s newly upgraded
policy innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and senior
Green Roots program. Attendees will learn more about
public officials, as well as students, media, and citizens,
free and affordable ways to green their businesses while
in an effort to speed adoption of responsible energy
saving money and becoming good corporate stewards.
policy and make the United States more competitive
in the global clean energy economy. This year’s notable
Formerly known as the Member-to-Member Marketing
speakers include U.S. Senator Harry Reid, Secretary of
Expo, this high-energy event combines a mini trade
Energy Steven Chu, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval,
show with a networking mixer designed to help
and MGM Resorts International Chairman and CEO
members develop new professional relationships while
Jim Murren.
simultaneously promoting their company’s products
and services.
The National Clean Energy Summit is one of the
country’s most visible and influential gatherings of
Chamber members are invited to purchase a table top
leaders and policymakers to shift towards a clean energy
display to showcase products and services at The HUB.
economy. The event will be held at Aria Resort & Casino
Table top displays are only $100 and are available
at CityCenter. For more information or to register, visit
exclusively to Chamber members. To learn more, call
www.cleanenergysummit.org.
702.641.5822.
date: Thursday, august 25
time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Complimentary to attend Chamber Remembers
$100 for a table top display (members only)
Location: CenturyLinktM Conference Center at
Past President Mark Smith
the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Former Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Chamber
President Mark Smith, 79, of Las Vegas, passed away
on July 6. A 55-year resident of Nevada, Mark retired
in 1996 as president of the Chamber. He had a long
and dedicated history with the organization during his
career, serving as the Chamber’s chairman of the board
in 1978. Mark is survived by his wife, Sharon, seven
children, five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Chamber News continued on page 28
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8. cover story
Photo by
Francis + Francis
Thanks to
Color, a Salon by Michael Boychuck at Caesars Palace
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Dilllards at Fashion Show Mall
8 Models: VYP Advisory Council members Gina Bongiovi, Alexia Vernon, Jessica Tomlinson, Jonathan Catalano, Melissa Skipworth and Will Paccione

9. “tech-ing” Over Business
iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Facebook, LinkedIn, Skype,
Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Four Square, Flickr, Tumblr, Angry
Birds, apps, apps, and more apps!
The zeitgeist of all tech, all the time is changing the dynamics of business.
With so many options in constant upgrading motion, it is hard to keep up,
let alone understand how to incorporate these new tools into trade. For
most of us, the reaction is: “that’s cool – now what?” We may be able to
adopt these new and increasingly user-friendly tools but we lack the innate
ability to naturally incorporate new devices into our daily grind. We have to
think about it, much like a second language that one can master, but which
will never be inherent.
For Generation Y, those born between 1982-2000 who have entered the
workforce and are quickly redefining the rules, technology isn’t a choice -
it is already a natural part of them. For them, there was no “before
the computer”, “before the Web”, “before Google”. The Internet wasn’t
invented – it existed. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates did not change the world ---
they created the world into which Gen Y was born. And as a result, the
tools of technology are a natural part of them and how they interact in
the world.
Just as comfortable with the personal as the technical, they
seamlessly transition between talking, texting and Tweeting –
conducting multiple conservations in a variety of languages,
like a seasoned diplomat at the United Nations.
This generation – 78 million strong – is shifting the dynamics
of how business is conducted and gets done. They reside in
a borderless digital world, and have an entrepreneurial, can-do
spirit that is wired for finding solutions to move forward. And as
technology quickly adapts to accommodate their appetite for the
latest innovation, it has brought the rest of us along and changed
how the world interacts personally and professionally.
According to a report by Oracle Financial Services, “… while
Generation Y may be the pioneers in the use of social networking,
people of other ages have been quick to follow. That makes
Generation Y even more important because they are shaping how
business will be done tomorrow.”
While there may be a tendency to see a gap between the Millennials
and previous generations, it is a divide that is easily bridged, and in
fact, offers a multitude of opportunities for businesses.
Engaging Gen Y employees can give a business a strategic advantage
by incorporating new technology and understanding how best to utilize
it in the marketplace. Gen Y employees can take the mystic out of tech
tools, most of which have become user friendly, and elevate the entire
team to a tech-embracing level.
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10. Their multi-faceted thinking and ability to synthesize information can give
a business new perspective and innovative approach. They are solution
driven – just think about the proliferation of apps to solve any problems
imaginable. This is a can-do generation that wants to engage with the team
and make an impact.
While technical adeptness is a hallmark of this emerging generation, building
personal relationships is equally important. According to a new book by
father-son duo Thom and Jess Rainer, The Millennials, family relationships
are extremely important to Generation Y, and they look at technology as a
means of keeping connected to family and friends.
Millennials are also seeking better work-life balance and see work
as a means of accessing the resources that will elevate their life
experiences. While this may seem like a mercenary approach
to career that comes with lack of loyalty or commitment, it is
a myopic interpretation. It is about expanding and moving
forward – work for life’s sake.
To Gen Y, life is not segmented - everything is interconnected:
work, friends and family. The boundaries between the three
don’t exist, and as a result, they extend the reach of professional
relationships beyond the borders of the office to other areas of their lives.
Local young professionals are finding one of the most valuable ways to build
connections is through Vegas Young Professionals. VYP, created by the Las Vegas Chamber
of Commerce to engage this next generation of business people, represents the already emerging
shift in business dynamics. With more than 500 members, VYP has become the organization that combines
personal connections with technology as the basis of networking and forming productive business relationships.
Will Paccione, current president of the VYP Advisory Council, joined the organization four years ago when he launched his company, WSI,
which promotes Internet solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Paccione says he was initially attracted to VYP for the prospect it
provided to build relationships that he hoped would turn into business opportunities.
“I personally do business with people who I know and trust, and I believe VYP has a comfortable culture that gets people involved in meeting
others so everyone can find those valuable business connections,” says Paccione.
Paccione echoes a sentiment shared by many professionals in VYP’s 21-39 year old demographic – that of the importance of establishing personal
ties with individuals before trying to develop business connections. Paccione cites several professional relationships that started through VYP.
“People who meet through VYP do business with one another. It doesn’t happen overnight. It takes some time to get to know people on a
personal level. But they become strong relationships that have definitely cultivated business for me. We help
each other, refer each other – it is a community of professionals who have personal connections and
support each other,” says Paccione.
While VYP gives young professionals the opportunity to meet and get to know each other
in face-to-face settings, communicating through technology is important to building and
solidifying relationships.
Technological advances have shaped the way many VYP-aged business leaders engage
in commerce. The most savvy among this demographic both embrace the advantages of
technology while acknowledging the need to remain connected in more traditional ways,
combining “high tech” with “high touch”.
Michael Iglinski Jr., director of business development at Stovall & Associates – Attorneys at Law
and VYP Advisory Council member, finds social networking a powerful form of communication.
10

11. “All professionals today should realize that each of us needs to
consistently strive to become more effective as communicators.
Exploiting useful technologies can help someone communicate at the
highest levels,” says Iglinski. “Obviously, our future business norms
will be shaped by technological advances, but it’s hard to imagine
White hot
face-to-face interaction ever being trumped as the preferred medium and over the top!
with decision makers.”
Vegas Young Professionals will host its annual White Hot
“My cell phone is my portable office,” says Alexia Vernon, leadership Fusion Mixer on August 18 in ghostbar at Palms Casino
and Millennial coach trainer and speaker and owner of Catalyst For Resort. This year’s theme is, “White Hot and Over the
Action, and VYP Advisory Council member. During a ‘typical’ day, Top,” and attendees are encouraged to wear their cool
I start by speaking at a company or association breakfast, head summer whites, network with young professionals from
to Town Square to lunch with a prospective client, and coach on across the valley, and take in the dynamic VYP experience!
my headset from the Chamber before heading to a dinner event
downtown. Its vital that I use my phone to post updates and inspiring The community partner for this year's White Hot is Boys
quotes on Facebook and Twitter, respond to email and make calls & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas and Henderson. They will
irrespective of where I am.” be collecting school supplies and cash donations at the
event. All cash donations will be matched dollar-for-
Gina Bongiovi, VYP Advisory Council member and owner of the dollar by Sam's Club. White Hot Fusion Mixer is open
Bongiovi Law Firm, uses both her iPad and smart phone to keep to all young professionals between the ages of 21-39.
her connected to clients as well as allow her to use social media to
promote her numerous legal advice blog posts. White Hot Fusion Mixer
Date: Thursday, August 18
“Staying connected and utilizing multiple Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
channels to communicate is essential to the Location: ghostbar @ Palms Casino Resort
vitality of your business brand,” says Bongiovi. Cost: $10 in advance; $15 at the door
“Personal relationships are the core ingredient, RSVP: VegasYP.com or 702.586.3833
but social media can help solidify relationships
and showcase your expertise. Currently, it
is a nice add-on, but we are quickly moving
into an age where it is business as usual.”
vYp turning up the
heat in 2011-2012
Along with networking among peers, Gen Y values intergenerational
business relationships. A recent focus group of VYP members If you think VYP is hot today, just wait until you see
revealed that interacting with more established business people what’s on the horizon! During the next several months,
was important to them, and they were seeking avenues to cross VYP will re-introduce updated versions of its popular Big
connect. While they feel they have a lot to contribute, they want to Wig Lunch Time, Business 101 and Excursions. These
be mentored, as well. activities provide members with a unique opportunity to
meet industry leaders, stay up-to-date with new business
VYP gives members opportunities to build cross-generational practices and learn how local businesses operate on a
relationships. Bigwig Lunch Times, or BLTs, give VYP members the daily basis. To stay in the loop, visit VegasYP.com.
opportunity to hear first-hand from a notable successful professional
and learn how she or he built their career. In addition, periodic joint
mixers give VYP and Chamber members a venue to connect.
“Through VYP, I’ve been able to build solid relationships with Chamber
members, and use these connections to not only help my business,
but also grow professionally,” says Jonathan Catalano of Realty
Executives and VYP Advisory Council member.
The Millennial generation represents a paramount shift in business,
in culture, in communication. There is no turning back. For this
generation and all that follow, traditional borders that have shaped
the world have faded, replaced with global interconnectivity that is full
of promise and endless possibilities. BV

12. BV chamber centennial
th
eco nomic grow luxury consumers as
unp recedented
r at fo refront of gaming took a turn toward the elegant, a
Chambe
The 1983 creation precursor to what would become an age
of Las Vegas Events with the support of of mega resort development in the 1990s.
The 1980s the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and
brought with it a boom in all areas of local convention officials ushered in a new The introduction of so many commercial
business development in Las Vegas: era that would diversify event offerings, and residential development projects
gaming; construction; conventions; from beauty pageants and car racing to bolstered Southern Nevada’s financial
events; and housing in particular. rodeos and sporting tournaments. The services industries in the 1980s. Big box
business community began to expand retailers entered the fray and Nevada’s
And the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
as more companies began to relocate reputation for being a tax-friendly state
continued to take the lead in promoting
to Nevada, and the resulting need began to spread.
a strong local economy and advocating
for housing and commercial services
for business. Clark County’s population
increased development and employment During this pivotal point in Nevada’s
stood at just over 463,000 in 1980, and history, the Las Vegas Chamber of
opportunities in numerous sectors.
would grow to 800,000 by the decade’s Commerce stepped up its role as a voice
end. The population explosion can be Business parks opened across the valley for business, representing the business
attributed to the city’s growing business and master planned communities sprang community at the local, state and federal
base and its favorable tax climate. Nevada up to house all of the new employees legislative levels to advocate on behalf
became the fastest-growing state in the and families relocating to the area. The of pro-business policies. The Chamber
mid-1980s, a title it would hold for more Howard Hughes Corporation and began to introduce innovative new
than a decade. The city was considered American Nevada Company entered business education and professional
Nirvana for business as thousands of new the market as innovative development development programs for members and
residents flocked to Southern Nevada giants. People such as Steve Wynn to educate the community about the
each month from all across the country. shifted the marketplace to attract more benefits of maintaining a tax-friendly
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13. environment to sustain a strong local ranked in top spots by leading national concern that Las Vegas’ leading industry
economy. The Chamber’s government affairs publications for its business and tax policies, would be negatively affected. The Gulf War
efforts expanded as well, with the Chamber entrepreneurial atmosphere and quality of also impacted the tourism industry at the
carefully interviewing and selecting political life. The city became viewed by many as an end of the 1980s with unemployment rising
candidates for endorsement and sending island unto itself where prosperity flourished. slightly and state revenues dipping. However
lobbyists to the state legislature to ensure a Las Vegas was able to weather those national
voice for business was represented. Convention travel also increased in Las economic threats.
Vegas during the 1980s thanks to ongoing
Thanks in large part to the efforts of promotion by local business leaders. Visitors to The growth and diversification of the 1980s
the Chamber and other state business Las Vegas totaled 18.2 million by the late 1980s. would set the stage for what would become
organizations, Las Vegas started a run of an even more profitable decade, the 1990s.
accolades related to its business climate When New Jersey introduced legalized
during the 1980s. Las Vegas was regularly gaming in 1978, there was a momentary Photos courtesy of the Las Vegas News Bureau
Chamber Centennial
Celebration announced!
Join the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce on Friday, October 21, for our 100th anniversary celebration! This exciting
event will take place at the chic Palms Resort & Casino and will feature music and entertainment and will pay tribute
to the different eras of Las Vegas’ history in the last century. Take part in this remarkable landmark event celebrating
the dynamic and visionary entrepreneurs who shaped Las Vegas over the past 100 years.
More on the Chamber’s official centennial celebration will follow in the September and October issues of the Business
Voice and through invitations and email. Mark your calendars now for Friday, October 21, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. and be
there as we celebrate the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce commitment to the Southern Nevada business community
and look towards our next hundred years.
Tickets on sale now at lvchamber.com or by calling 702.641.5822
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14. BV spotlights
{ president’s club}
Q What do you see ahead for your Q Best piece of business advice
company in 5 years? In the global you have been given? Take it
retail market, Forever 21 is not even personal. It is your business and
0.1%. We will continue to challenge you should care about it. If you
ourselves with our sight on the teach everyone to care about
remaining 99.9%. the business on a personal level,
the greater the care is for
Q What is your management philosophy? the mission.
I can be fearless. I am willing to take
risks, and be flexible enough to make What is your unofficial job title?
changes when necessary. Q Job titles are all unofficial. I tell
my team we are responsible to
Q What is your favorite quote? Proverbs each other every day, so the
27:7 He who is full loathes honey, title is not what matters.
but to the hungry even what is bitter
tastes sweet. What is your favorite quote?
Don chang Q The turtle wins the race and Deborah Krause
CEO Q What are your hobbies? its chess not checkers. I am a CEO
Forever 21, Inc. I love competitive sports; I actually strategic thinker and it seems A5Group
play racquetball every morning and too often people hurry without
have the scars to prove it! thinking or planning.
What are your hobbies? Any
Q time with my husband David
and our son Aiden is my passion.
Aiden is the great equalizer to
Q What distinguishes your company reminding us to enjoy life, and
from its competitors? Lionel Sawyer the beach doesn’t hurt. I’m still
& Collins has been around Las Vegas trying to master the art of the
and Nevada since Sam Lionel and his sand castle.
partners started the firm more than
45 years ago. The firm has had a hand
in creating Las Vegas and shaping its
history.
Q Definition of customer service? Our
job is to solve clients’ problems;
“customer service” is provided by
{ new members }
giving the client options rather than
Paul larsen simply reciting the law.
Shareholder
Lionel Sawyer Q Who do you follow on Twitter? I executive level
& Collins follow various mainstream news
services, like the New York Times, the
LA Times, the Washington Post, and Geo Response
The Economist, in addition to ones like Smallwars, David St. Germain
Fareed Zakaria, Slate and the Daily Beast. I also
follow various political columnists. My guilty
pleasure is The Onion. The Kelley Company
Q What is your favorite escape? Coronado, California.
Kara Kelley
I love the beach and the quiet pace there.
Ballard Spahr, LLP
Q What was your first job? When I was a kid
growing up in Oregon, my brothers and I grew Stanley Parry
potatoes and sold them at a roadside stand.
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15. { executive level }
Q Best piece of business advice? Work Q What do you see ahead for your
like no one will work for the first 10 company in 5 years? We actually are a
years of your career and you will be new company. IMC was formed in May
able to live like no one can live for the to purchase the assets of World Market
rest of your career. Center Las Vegas and 15 buildings in
High Point, NC. I see us becoming the
Q What is your company’s value largest business-to-business trade
proposition? Let’s just say we look both platform for the Furniture, Gift and
ways before we look both ways. When Home Decor industries in the western
it comes to your money, we believe hemisphere
there is no substitute for a carefully
steve Johnson considered, passionately disciplined Q What is your management philosophy?
Branch Manager investment approach. Develop and clearly communicate a
Raymond James compelling strategy that highlights robert maricich
Financial Services, Inc. Q What is your unofficial job title? differentiation. Then put together the President & Chief
First Bank of Dad best, performance oriented team that Executive Officer
is incentivized to win. World Market Center
Q What is your favorite escape? Fly
fishing. If I am on the water with a fly
rod, I am in heaven!
Q What distinguishes your company from its
competitors? Our new motto for this year
is “Redefining The Towing Experience.”
We attempt to be polished, groomed,
uniformed, honest, pleasant, and to really
care about each customer we service. Q Best piece of business advice? My
grandfather ran a successful tractor
Q What is your management philosophy? and farm equipment dealership in rural
I look at each employer-employee Utah for decades. He told me the key
relationship as a banking scenario. It to success was to treat each customer
involves opening an account, making like they were the most important client
deposits, building credit and relationships regardless of their background.
and then being able to withdraw or take a
loan when necessary. What was your first job? I taught rowing,
Q
canoeing and astronomy merit badges at
robert segura Q Who/what is your inspiration? My family. I a Boy Scout camp when I was 14.
Director of Sales am the sole support for my daughters and
Quality Towing my mom. They need me and I need them. What are your hobbies? Jazz music,
Your family will be there for you until the Q playing the guitar badly, running, DaviD sanDers
last day, not everyone else will be. I spending time with my family and LA Attorney
never forget it!!! Dodgers baseball. The Hopp Law
Firm, LLC
Q What is your management philosophy? Q What distinguishes your company
Being successful in business has as much from its competitors? Our philosophy
to do with the people you hire as it does that “the candidate is the center of the
with you. Hire the best people you can universe.” From the day each career
find. Even if they cost a little more, it pays. seeker contacts us, to the day we place
You often can accomplish more with a them in a position where they can
few dedicated and talented people than a contribute, grow and ultimately succeed,
dozen mediocre ones. we truly strive to create a positive
experience for our candidates.
Q What is your hometown? I was born and
raised in Sioux Falls, SD. It was a great Q What was the last book you read?
place to be a kid in the 50s and 60s. ”A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled
Hosseini. I read the ending twice -
Q What was your first job? Within a few LOVED IT!
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Chairman
job as a busboy in my uncle’s fine dining Q What is your favorite thing about AppleOne
SCORE 243,
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16. EVENTS 10 WEdNESday
CHAMBER VOICES
aUgUst
TOASTMASTERS
Learn how to improve your
communication skills and
deliver effective presentations.
The Chamber Voices
Toastmasters group is open
tWo easY WaYs to register for Chamber events: to all members to aid in
Log on to LVChamber.com and find your event on the Event Calendar, or call Member Services at 702.641.5822. the development of speaking,
rsvp poliCY: presentation and leadership skills.
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Chamber RSVP policy encourages early registration for popular programs and allows our event partners
las vegas chamber of commerce
adequate time to prepare for functions.
$45 every six months. Guests
las vegas Chamber of CommerCe address: always complimentary.
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 300
16 TuESday
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(at Town Square)
*Event will be held in the CenturyLink™ Conference Center at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce FREE LEGAL SOLuTIONS
Attorneys from Holland & Hart
will provide legal counseling
2 TuESday
CHAMBER uNIVERSITy:
3 WEdNESday
FREE SCORE COuNSELING
9 TuESday
CHAMBER uNIVERSITy:
to Chamber members
on commercial business
transactions, employment
LinkedIn 101 SCORE counselors will provide BuILDING yOuR SOCIAL MEDIA matters, contract law, litigation,
Presented by Brian Rice FREE one-on-one help sessions STRATEGy intellectual property law,
LinkedIn is one of the most exclusively for Chamber Presented by Flip Wright bankruptcy and tax, among
widely-used tools for social members to help assess your Develop a social media
networking. Harness the power other areas.
business concerns and provide marketing plan for your appointment times:
of online networking and
you with the advice, tools and company with the tips and 6:00 - 6:50 p.m.
connect with fellow business
professionals via LinkedIn. In resources you need. practices presented in this 7:00 - 7:50 p.m.
this class, you will learn how to 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00 p.m. workshop. two members per time slot.
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las vegas chamber of commerce*
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$20 per session.
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3 WEdNESday SIMPLE STEPS TO STARTING
17 WEdNESday
2 TuESday
SIMPLE STEPS TO STARTING
CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
This Chamber Connections
yOuR OWN BuSINESS
SESSION 4: FuNDING SOuRCES FREE SCORE COuNSELING
AND NExT STEPS SCORE counselors will
yOuR OWN BuSINESS networking club is an established Funding Sources and Next Steps provide FREE one-on-one
SESSION 3: FINANCIAL dedicated leads group made up exposes you to traditional and help sessions exclusively for
PROJECTIONS (PART 2) of professionals from a variety non-traditional funding sources Chamber members to help
This workshop is designed to of industries. Limited openings; to finance your business. assess your business concerns
teach you to develop financial please call for availability. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and provide you with the
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las vegas chamber of commerce Chamber members only. limited, workbook provided. one member per time slot.
Participants must have attended las vegas chamber of commerce
Financial Projections Part 1 Complimentary.
in order to attend Financial Chamber members only.
Projections Part 2
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17. 17 WEdNESday
CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
31 WEdNESday
BuSINESS POWER
See August 3 for details. LuNCH FEATuRING
u.S. SENATOR HARRy REID
23 TuESday United States Senate Majority
Leader Harry Reid is the keynote EVENTS
NEW MEMBER BREAKFAST
Start your new Chamber
membership off right at this
speaker at the August Business
Power Lunch. Senator Reid will
share his insights on important
aUgUst
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members of the Chamber. Each economic diversification and visit VegasYP.com
participant will have the opportunity our community.
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leadership skills. VegasYP.com
upgraded Green Roots program. and enjoy a variety of
Members are able to showcase 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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members via table-top displays. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. the Platinum hotel
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18. BV healthcare
federal tax credits
help small businesses provide health insurance coverage
W
hen you are able to offer your employees health employee wages of less than $50,000. The employer must also
insurance coverage, you automatically gain a pay its insurance premiums through a “qualifying arrangement”
recruiting, retention and productivity edge over your in which the employer pays premiums for each employee enrolled
competitors who don’t offer coverage. Now, you can receive in employer-paid health care coverage in an amount totaling no
tax credits to help off-set the costs of extending this important less than 50 percent of the premium cost of the coverage.
employee benefit.
Is any tax credit available for
Small business owners may be eligible to benefit from certain businesses considered “non-
tax credits such as the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit. qualified” employers?
These credits are now being offered in several phases, and it is
estimated that 30,000 Nevada small businesses will be eligible Yes. The amount of tax credit available is based on a calculation
for tax credits for premiums paid for employees they provide of full-time employees and the amount of insurance premiums
with qualified health insurance plans. covered by the employer.
Here is how Nevada’s eligible small businesses can access these If a business owner is a sole
tax credits offered by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care proprietor, does he or she
Act. The following eligibility information, criteria guidelines and count as an “employee” of
qualifications are based on information currently provided by the business for purposes of
the IRS: qualifying for the tax credit?
What is the maximum credit No. A sole proprietor, a partner in a partnership, a shareholder
for a qualified employer? owning more than two percent of an S corporation and any
owner of more than five percent of other businesses are not
Through 2013, the maximum credit is 35 percent of the considered employees for purposes of the credit.
employer’s premium expenses.
What about family members
What is the maximum credit for a who work for the business?
tax-exempt qualified employer?
No. Family members who are part of a business owner’s
The maximum credit for a tax-exempt qualified employer is 25 household are not considered employees for purposes of the
percent of the employer’s premium expenses. The amount of the credit. A family member is defined as a child, grandchild, sibling
credit cannot exceed the total amount of income and Medicare or step-sibling, parent or step-parent, a niece or nephew, aunt,
tax the employer is required to withhold from employees’ wages uncle or in-law. In addition, spouses of certain business owners
and the employer’s share of Medicare tax on employees’ wages. are not considered employees for purposes of the credit.
Who is eligible? What expenses are counted
in calculating the credit?
“Qualified employers” that provide health care coverage to their
employees are eligible for the credit. A qualified employer is Premiums paid by the employer under its qualifying arrangement
a small business that has fewer than 25 full-time equivalent are used to calculate the credit. If an employer offers more than
employees for the tax year and average annual individual one type of coverage, it must separately satisfy the requirements
continued on page 20
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20. continued from page 18
for a qualifying arrangement with respect to each type of coverage credit. A tax-exempt employer claims the refundable credit
offered. If an employer pays only a portion of premiums, only that by filing a Form 990-T with an attached Form 8941 showing
amount is used in determining the tax credit. the calculation of the claimed credit. An employer can
also use the small business health care tax credit to offset its
How are employer contributions alternative minimum tax liability, and the credit can also be
to a multi-employer plan treated reflected in determining estimated tax payments for a year.
for purposes of the credit?
To learn more about these tax credits, please visit
Contributions by an employer to a multi-employer plan are eligible IRS.gov for the most current information. BV
for the tax credit, though 100 percent of the cost of coverage for
all employees must be paid from employer contributions and not
by employees
The Chamber provides
How is eligibility for the credit affordable health
determined if an employer is a
member of a controlled group care coverage for
or an affiliated service group? small businesses
Businesses with the same owners are treated as a single employer for
purposes of the credit. Affordable health insurance is one of the most talked-
about business issues today. As a member of the Las
Can premiums paid by the employer Vegas Chamber of Commerce, you can take advantage
in 2010, before the new health of collective buying power through the Chamber’s
reform legislation was enacted, be Group Health Discount Plan. The Chamber’s insurance
counted in calculating the credit? benefits program makes it easy for your company to
enjoy affordable premiums with excellent coverage.
Yes. In computing the credit for a tax year beginning in 2010,
employers may count all qualified premiums for that tax year. Chamber Insurance and Benefits, LLC oversees the Las
Vegas Chamber of Commerce Group Health Benefits
Do state tax credits or subsidies Program (Chamber Health Plan.) The health plan, offered
impact federal tax credit eligibility? through Health Plan of Nevada and Sierra Health and Life
Insurance Co., is exclusive to Chamber members and gives
The effect these credits and subsidies have on the amount of an
small business the bargaining power of large business.
employer’s federal health care tax credit depends on whether
the direct recipient of the state payment is the employer or the Features of the plan include:
employer’s insurance company. If an employer is entitled to a state
tax credit or a premium subsidy that is paid directly to the employer, • Chamber member insurance agents and
brokers are available to assist with your
the premium payment made by the employer is not reduced. insurance requirements
• Competitive coverage options
Does taking the credit affect for you and your employees
an employer’s deduction for • Coverage for businesses with 2
health insurance premiums? to 50 full time employees
• HMO, POS, PPO and HAS options
Yes. The amount of premiums that can be deducted is reduced by • Dental, vision and group life options
the amount of the credit. • Eligible employees include all active employees
who work at least 30 hours per week
How to Claim the Small Business • Coverage is available to dependent spouses and
Health Care Tax Credit: children up to age 26 and handicapped children
An employer claims the credit on its annual income tax To learn more, visit chamberib.com or call 702.586-3889.
return with a Form 8941 showing the calculation of the
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22. BV member news President’s club member • executiVe leVel
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is proud to provide members with a place to publish their current announcements.
Email news items to pr@lvchamber.com or fax to Public Relations at 702.735.0320.
n coming Events Nina J. Gallagher, CPA, MST, of
tompkins & Peters cPas, was elected
colliers international hired Sheryn Briese
as its new senior portfolio manager and
president of the Nevada Society of Stephany Miller as administrative assistant.
trifecta gallery will host SAFEWALLS, an
Certified Public Accountants.
international visual arts project curated by
The Social Network Magazine declared
Cirque du Soleil, August 4-26. The exhibit
unitedhealthcare ranked highest in Nevada “The Social Network Capital of the
will feature international street artists and
employer satisfaction among the nation’s World” in testimony before the Nevada State
lowbrow painters interpreting classical circus
self-insured commercial health plans, Senate.
posters using Cirque du Soleil shows as the
according to J.D. Power & Associates 2011
subject. Trifectagallery.com.
Employer Health Insurance Plan Study.
neteffect will present “Cyber Security: Is
n Wheeling/dealing
answer Plus of las vegas was honored with
Your Business at Risk?” that will discuss
the ATSI 2011 Award of Excellence presented burke construction group formed
network security and cyber liability
by the Association of TeleServices International. its new Special Projects and Tenant
issues. The event is on August 8 at noon
Improvement Division to provide
at Lawry’s, and on August 11 from 8:00 –
large vision business network mixer clients a streamlined approach to
9:30 a.m. at Opportunity Village. Go to
celebrated its 5th Year Anniversary at the smaller special projects. Jim Colegrove
cfma.org for more information.
Suncoast Hotel & Casino by honoring will head the new division.
businesses that have supported the event.
n community Service Terry A. Tobias, staff consultant for
commercial executives represented
Johnson, Jacobson & wilcox in the lease
innovative it, llc, received the of office space to Danville Services of
the glenn group raised more than $2,500
Certification in Risk and Information Nevada. The 60-month lease is
for Three Square and the Food Bank of
System Controls. valued at $407,741.
Northern Nevada by holding a campaign to
auction off “Winning” t-shirts for charity.
wells Fargo launched its new Envelope-
girl scouts of southern nevada hosted
n announcements Free ATMs in Southern Nevada,
allowing customers to process checks
a two-day workshop where girls were
Ryan Foytik was named social media and bills without envelopes to help save
challenged to learn about the music
coordinator for nevada state bank, and trees and paper.
industry to earn their Making Music and
will be responsible for growing Nevada
Music Fan badges.
State Bank’s presence on platforms such as
The Commercial Alliance Las Vegas, a
Facebook and Twitter.
Follow us and
division of the greater las vegas
association of realtors, partnered with
grubb & elis Company promoted Jeffrey A. become a fan!
Barton, Richard W. Luciani and Elizabeth
unlv’s lied institute for real estate studies
Moore to vice president.
to create an ongoing internship program.
nathan adelson hospice promoted Pamela
Cate to advanced nursing practice manager
n congratulations to will oversee the direction, coordination
and supervision of nurse practitioners.
The Chamber is now on
Jubilee!, the classic Vegas showgirl review
city national bank hired Michele Jadotte Twitter and Facebook.
at bally’s las vegas, celebrated its
as vice president and branch manager of Links are available
30th anniversary.
its Green Valley banking office. from our home page at
LVChamber.com
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