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ContentsContentsCover Story [ATHENA International Women’s Leadership Day Luncheon]

4 Chamber Updates & News

5 Finance, Health & Legal

6 What Not To Do When Using Social Media for Business

7 Members on the Move, AmFam Silver Member

8 New Members

10 2014 ATHENA International Nominations

11 2014 ATHENA Award Show Production & Volunteers

12 National News, Vote NO in November

14 Member Renewals, Business Connection Café

15 Calendar of Events

Back Cover [2014 ATHENA Awards]


Chamber Internal UpdatesWCCNV moving forward, headquartered in Las Vegas where 70% of the population resides. New Staff for 2014, Executive Office Administration and in 2015 we will add a Fundraising Director for our WCCNV Legacy Foundation.

WCCNV Legacy Foundation: ScholarshipsHigher Education for women and underprivileged high school students (male/female) , Grants to further education or go back to school to obtain a degree or go to a trade school to further your career.

International Council for 2015Will disclose upcoming community projects, new council members and Jan 2015 Chinese New Year project.

GOV Affairs News Update (Last election luncheon Oct 17th)State Senate and State Assembly Candidates at Cili Restaurant at Bali Hi Golf Club. [email protected]

WCCNV Vendors - Support your fellow members!Contracted vendors for WCCNV: A Flamingo Glass & Engraving All award engraving and award specialtiesAA Printing Services All day-to-day printing and event programsAlphaGraphics Specialty Award programsCMYK4Less.com Graphic/Publication Design, Web Designer, PrintingLazer Ladies (Formerly Artistic Touch) Promotional productsLeZot, Ink Graphic Artist, chamber event flyers, etc.Shirtz, Promoz & Logoz Adv promotional productsSjodin Photography by Camilla Sjodin Photographer for Chamber events& members headshots

Want to be a vendor? Must be a member in good standing and qualify for work needed. To be a chamber vendor inquire by email: [email protected]

YPS NewsATHENA Nominations open until 9-30-14, go to: www.womenschamberofnevada.org

WIE & Media NewsAward Nominations open until 9-30-14 e-mail for nomination forms:[email protected]

TEC News UpdatesCall to see if your industry is available Anita Laruy 702.275.9761

NEW! Marketplace - List your company!E-mail for rates: [email protected]

Member2Member Discounts Members offering a discount (Your listing is free in pub and online)

CHAMBER UPDATES & NEWS


Hewlett-Packard posted adjusted fiscal third-quarter profits of 89 cents a share, matching estimates. Sales of $27.6 billion slightly surpassed views of $27 billion. Shares of the blue-chip PC maker were little changed in extended trading.

The Philadelphia Fed’s gauge of manufacturing activity in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. jumped to 28 in August from 23.9 in July. Wall Street expected the gauge to fall to 19.2.

The S&P set a new record by closing above 1,990, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 17,000.

Home Depot said U.S. retail chief Craig Menear will succeed Frank Blake as CEO on November 1. Blake will remain chairman of the blue-chip home improvement retailer.

The No. 2 U.S. bank by assets will pay a $9.65 billion fine, and $7 billion in so-called “consumer relief,” in exchange for settling probes into mortgage-backed securities sold ahead of the 2008 financial crisis.

Test & Procedures Cardiac rehabilitation — also called cardiac rehab — is a customized outpatient program of exercise and education. Cardiac rehabilitation is designed to help you recover from a heart attack, other forms of heart disease or surgery to treat heart disease. Cardiac rehabilitation is often divided into phases that involve monitored exercise, nutritional counseling, emotional support, and support and education about lifestyle changes to reduce your risks of heart problems. The goals of cardiac rehabilitation are to establish an individualized plan to help you regain strength, to prevent your condition from worsening, to reduce your risk of future heart problems, and to improve your health and quality of life. Cardiac rehabilitation programs increase your chances of survival. Both the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology recommend cardiac rehabilitation programs.

TRUST (Defined)Legal entity created by a party (the trustor) through which a second party (the trustee) holds the right to manage the trustor’s assets or property for the benefit of a third party (the beneficiary). The five main types of trusts are:(1) Living: trust created by the trustor while he or she is alive. (2) Testamentary: trust established through a will and which comes into effect (is created) when the trustordies. (3) Revocable: trust that can be modified or terminated by the trustor after its creation. (4) Irrevocable: trust that cannot be modified or terminated by the trustor after its creation.(5).Property interest held by a party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary).

By Mayo Clinic, MayoClinic.org


FEATURE ARTICLE

f you’re a small business owner, you are probably already active in social media. And if you’re not active, I would guess that you’re at least considering getting started with social media. Whether your favorite net-work is Facebook, Twitter or Google+, there are some things you should avoid doing if you want to grow your community and use your social media presence to form relation-ships. Here are seven things you should NOT do when using social media for business:

1 I Skip the PlanSo many small business owners dive into social media because everyone tells them they should, but they skip the research and planning phase. Just like any other market-ing activity, it’s important to take time to get to know the networks you are joining, set SMART goals for your use on the sites, and develop a plan of action to achieve your goals.

2 I Lie or MisleadSocial media can feel like a popularity game. There are the “cool” kids, cliques of people who have been around for a while and have created large followings, and everyone else seems to fall behind. It may be tempting to create a fake persona or be less than 100% genuine in what you are sharing in order to elevate your standing and make your follow-ing grow at a faster pace. This is never a good idea, and can not only hurt your reputation, but it can also hurt your brand over the long term.

3 I Ignore Everyone ElseActing like you are the only person out there is a quick way to social media failure. Even if your social media presence is for your brand and not you personally, you may find you are more successful when you inject a little personality into your interactions. This can be as simple as thanking people for retweets and Facebook likes, offering your expertise to help others, and sharing a little of your per-sonal side.

4 I Spam Your Fans, Followers, CirclesSpam isn’t just for email anymore; it has also entered the world of social media. Fig-uring out what spamming is on social sites is tricky because there is not an “opt-in,” per se. Some forms of social media spamming to stay away from include unsolicited sales pitches, posting the same updates over and

over, and sending private messages after being asked to stop.

5 I Be Vulgar, Obnoxious and ConfrontationalOne of the biggest turnoffs on social media sites, especially in business circles, is people who attack their competitors, are obnoxious or are generally offensive. When using social media for business, it’s vital to stay profes-sional and avoid the temptation to constantly vent and air your grievances publicly. And it doesn’t stop with you. If you have staff or team members managing your social media presence for your business, you should pro-vide training and a guide that sets expecta-tions about what should be posted and what should not.

6 I Share Too MuchWhen you’re using social media for busi-ness, letting a little of your personality show through is a great way to start con-versations and form relationships. There’s a thin line, though, between being engag-ing and sharing too much. A good rule of thumb is to think of what you’re posting as if it’s a personal message going out to your most important client or a mentor. If you

wouldn’t say it in front of people who are valuable in your business, keep it off social media sites.

7 I Self-Promote All the TimePromoting yourself and your business is likely part of why you’re on social media to begin with, but these networks are vastly different from other marketing tools. While you can and should share your experienc-es and the value of your business, products and services, balance your self-promotion by promoting and helping others. This will make your friends and followers much more receptive to your promotional posts, and your followers may be more likely to pass your promotions on to their own networks.

Keep in mind that there are a lot of different ways to use social media, and there really aren’t rules about what you should and shouldn’t do. There are, however, best practices you can follow if you want to create thriving and engaged communities on social media sites. And avoiding these seven activities will get you moving on the right path. More updates in 2014 Octobers Chamber Monthly Business-News®

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MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

New BusinessBecky Palmer, Insurance Agent

Premier Insurance Group702-339-1417 (Mobile)

[email protected]

Member Updates Angela Go expands education to enhance her job

Marcia Avallone close to her degree in 2015

Members in the News AlphaGraphics celebrates 10th year anniversary

LeZot, Inc. celebrates business 4 year anniversary

Jan-Ie Low celebrates 9 years at Satay - a family owned and run restaurant

Donna Miller, Takes“Entrepreneur of the Year”

at the Women of Distinction Awards June 2014

Updates on leadership:

Dolores BrowningField Administrative Assistant

Jennifer WadeAgency Sales Associate

Nora MorgaAgency Sales Manager Assistant

Ericka CoronaAgency Sales Manager Assistant

Lisa RodriguezAgency Sales Manager Assistant

Call the local corporate office to reach these representatives


NEW MEMBERSBronze MembersDonna M. Mursell, CPA, CGMA West Region ContinuousImprovement ManagerJohnson Controls, Inc.3645 W. Oquendo Road, Suite 100Las Vegas, NV 89118Office: [email protected]

Danny Sandbrink, AssociateTwain Financial Partners1324 Washington Ave Ste 200St Louis, MO [email protected]

Associate Members

Anna A. Tate, Financial AdvisorMerrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd, Suite 300Las Vegas, NV 89145(702) [email protected]

Erika Jensen, AssociateChloe & Isabel [email protected]

Jennifer C. BarrierFundraising Consultant at PolicyCommunications8600 W Charleston Blvd #2144Las Vegas, NV 89117702.576.5585, [email protected]

Marcia AvalloneStudent and Staff Member702.528.9236, [email protected]

NonprofitReeta K. Thukral, M.D.Global Charity FoundationHealth Care785.608.7129, [email protected]

Small Business MembersBecky Palmer, ManagerBEP Consulting LLC—dba Premier Insurance [email protected]

Lori Garcia, OwnerCMYK 4 Less (Graphic Designer/Web/Print)Las Vegas, NV 89117888.647.3560 phone & fax702.575.5430 [email protected]

Jacqueline B. Parish, PhDClinical Psychologist 702.396.9000, [email protected]

Dr. Johanna O’Flaherty2589 Ivory Hill StreetLas Vegas, NV 89135702.515.1373, [email protected]

Lennete M Gazzana, Owner L Marie’s Bare Elegance 2610 Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite #103Henderson, NV 89052 702-510-8940, [email protected]

Christina Eclips, OwnerLeZot InkGraphic Artist & Social Media9360 W Flamingo Road Ste 110-179 Las Vegas, NV, 89147 702.301.0547, [email protected]

Mary Ann Lightfoot-Guliford, LLCRoadside Insurance702.203.1620, [email protected]

Kelly Connery, VP of Business DevelopmentOrbis Solutions, Inc.8022 S Rainbow Blvd, Ste 209Las Vegas, NV [email protected]


SPONSORSHIPThe ATHENA Award® Program is a worthy investment. Your participation sends a clear message that

your business invests in your community and its growth by identifying and honoring its woman leaders. The caliber of ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees and Recipients ensures media coverage.

Participation associates WCCNV with exemplary leaders and is a vehicle to cultivating important relationships both personally and professionally in the community. The Women’s Chamber will host a Underwriting Reception at an exquisite location, for more information Call the Women’s Chamber at

702.733.3955 or email [email protected]

The ATHENA Leadership Award® CriteriaATHENA Leadership Award® Recipients are individuals who: • Have achieved the highest level of professional excellence. • Contribute time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community. • Actively assist others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential.

ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award® CriteriaThe business or organization: • Creates an organizational culture that encourages women employees to achieve their full leadership potential • Gives back to the larger community of women and girls by providing and/ or supporting leadership development opportunities and initiatives

The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award® CriteriaATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award® Recipients are emerging leaders who: • Demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession. • Provides valuable service by contributing time and energy to im prove the quality of life for others in the community. • Clearly serves as a role model for young women personally and professionally

For applications go to Women’s Chamber website www.womenschamberofnevada.org

Open NominationsJune 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014


December 11, 2014 at Monte Carlo Hotel & Resort from 11:15am to 2pmWhat a great experience this will be while we raise money for our WCCNV Legacy Foundation during our Silent and Raffles, this is a charity event for scholarships for higher education (women and underprivileged high school students-Male/female) and Grants available for WCCNV member certification and for those WCCNV members who want to go back to school and

earn that degree or attend a trade school to further their career.

This is what you will experience at this year’s Award Show with a group of member volunteers who are helping bring awareness to higher education while uniting all cultures as ONE!

ATHENA International Awards Host Organization for Nevada is:Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada®

• Award Show Producer: June Beland, Founder, President and CEO (WCCNV) • WCCNV Executive Board oversee the whole award show production • Master of Ceremony, our own nine year veteran from Fox5, Mr. John Huck will be Master of Ceremonies along with his smart and beautiful Co-Anchor Olivia Fierro. • Special Production with a Surprise Celebrity guest • Producer of Grand Finale, member Kimiyo Anceney, Chairperson of “Women’s Federation for World Peace” Bridging the Gap for women between continents! • Silent Auction and Raffles Chairperson, member Karen Scherer A Flamingo Glass & Engraving • Invitation Chairperson, Rita Vaswani, Executive Board member from Nevada State Bank • Award Tribute Program designed by Member and Graphic Designer, Lori Garcia, owner of CMYK 4 Less • Award Program printed by member Bonnie Rosselli owner of AlphaGraphics. • Media Chairperson, Debbie Landry, Redhead Marketing • Event Chairperson, Maureen Romito, (If you want to volunteer contact Maureen directly at 702.285.4838) • Chairperson of Donor page in Tribute Program & Certificates for honorees, Aynalem Workneh, our own Young Professional ATHENA Award Recipient 2012. • Music producer, Gail Sande, Audio Energy DJ • Photography by Sjodin Photography, Camilla Sjodin • Media so far: CNN

Now accepting WCCNV Member Volunteers for before

and during the event.Find out when first meeting

is to see what is available that you might want to volunteer for, call Maureen Romito

702.285.4838

Recipient awards designed by ATHENA International

All Minority, entertainment and finalist awards by

A Flamingo Glass and Engraving

Champagne Reception during Silent Auction and raffle, June & Norman Beland

Table sponsors so far:

Sponsors Volunteer! Awards

Special 11th annual athena international awardS Show production with Special Minority lifetiMe achieveMent award,

woMen in entertainMent award and woMen in Media awardS (radio, tv and print)


Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said he will step down as a member of the blue-chip software maker’s board of directors, but plans to hold shares of the firm for the “foreseeable future.”

Members of the Federal Reserve’s policy-setting board honed their strat-egy for eventually hiking interest rates and reducing the central bank’s mas-sive balance sheet at the late-July meet-ing, minutes show. Without providing specific timing, officials said they would probably target a federal funds rate in the range of 0.25 percentage point “at the time of liftoff and for some time thereafter.” The officials also agreed the Fed’s balance sheet “should be reduced gradually and predictably.”

Nonpartisan Goverment Accountability Office rules Pentagonbroke law by not properly informing Congress about the swap of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl for five Taliban leaders earlier this year.

The Commerce Department reports retail sales in July were unchanged from the month prior, while economists expected sales to rise 0.2%. Excluding the auto component, sales rose 0.1%, missing forecasts for a 0.4% increase.

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week to 298,000, from an upwardly revised 312,000 the week prior. Economists expected claims to fall to 300,000 from an initially reported 311,000.

The Commerce Department reports the U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $41.54 billion in June from $44.66 billion the month prior. Econo-mists expected the gap to widen slightly to $44.7 billion.

The media company posted fiscal third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.28 on revenues of $12.47 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations for profits of $1.17 per share on revenues of $12.16 billion. Shares of Walt Disney traded 1% higher in after-hours action.

The Commerce Department reports U.S. factory orders rose 1.1% in June from the month prior, beating Street views of a 0.6% gain

A gauge of activity in the U.S. service sector from the Institute for Supply Man-agement jumped to 58.7 in July from 56 in June, topping estimates of 56.3. The reading indicates the rate of expansion is picking up. The Institute for Supply Management’s gauge of manufacturing activity in the U.S. rose to 57.1 in July, beating esti-mates of a rise to 56, from 55.3 the month prior.

Thomson Reuters and the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment fell to 81.8 in July, below economists’ expectations of 82. The reading is the lowest since March.

The U.S. economy tacked on 209,000 jobs in July, below consensus esti-mates of a gain of 233,000 jobs. The unemployment rate, meanwhile, ticked higher to 6.2% from 6.1% the month prior, where it was expected to remain. The labor force participation rate also rose to 62.9% from 62.8% in June.

The Institute for Supply Management- Chicago’s gauge of manufacturing activity in the Midwest region slowed to 52.6 in July from 62.6 in June, wide-ly missing economists’ expectation of a reading of 63. In July, the index reached its lowest level since June 2013.

The world’s biggest publicly-traded energy company posted profits per share of $2.05, topping views of $1.86. Rev-enue, meanwhile came in at $106.67 billion, lower than the $108.38 billion Wall Street anticipated. Shares were little changed in pre-market action.

The Federal Reserve said inflation has ‘moved somewhat closer’ to its long-term target; however, there is slack in the U.S. labor market. As such, the cen-tral bank cut its bond purchases to $25 billion a month from $35 billion, as expected. It also reaffirmed its plans to keep rates at historic lows until the economy improves further.

Twitter revealed adjusted second- quarter profits of 2 cents a share, beating estimates of a loss of a penny a share. Revenues of $312 million also beat views of $283 million. The micro-blogging site said it expects to earn between $330 million and $340 million in the current quarter, compared to estimates of $324 million. Shares spiked more than 18% in extended trading.

American Express said its second- quarter earnings climbed 13% from the year prior to $1.43 a share. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the figure was comparable to Wall Street estimates of $1.38 a share. Revenues net of interest expense of $8.7 billion matched estimates. Shares of the blue-chip credit-card firm fell in extended trading.

VOTE NO IN NOVEMBERQuestion 3, the Margin Tax Initiative. The Margin Tax would impose a 2% tax on businesses with more than $1 million in revenues — regardless if that business made a profit.

Question 3, the Margin Tax Initiative. The Margin Tax would impose a 2% tax on businesses with more than $1 million in gross revenues.


Presidents Club

Cox CommunicationsCommunity Relations ManagerTamar P. HoapiliCommunity Relations Manager702.545.1005 [email protected]

Cox Business Services, Ben [email protected]

Cox Residential Services Neal Snyder, Southwest Region Supervisor, Direct Sales Cox Communications702.545.1372 Office [email protected]

MGM Resorts InternationalTony Gladney, VP Nat’l DiversityRelations(702) 650-7471Magaly Munoz-Mejorado |National Diversity Relations [email protected]

MGM Resorts InternationalVesela GeorgievNational Diversity RelationsCoordinator702) 692.9623 [email protected]

Corporate Members

Nevada State BankRita VaswaniVice President, Private Banker 702.855.4701 [email protected] Milton SVP/Marketing Communications 702-855-4701 [email protected]

Vanessa Teeter VP/Corporate Banking [email protected]

Melanie Maviglia VP/Small Business Development [email protected]

Silver Members

American Family Insurance702.733.5820 Main NumberDolores BrowningField Administrative Assistant [email protected] WadeAgency Sales Associate [email protected]

American Family Insurance Nora Morga, Agency Sales Manager Assistant [email protected] Corona, Agency SalesManager Assistant [email protected] Rodriguez, Agency Sales Manager Assistant [email protected]

City and Government

City of Las VegasElizabeth N. Fretwell, City ManagerAdrina Ramos-King, Sr Economic Development Offier400 Stewart Ave, 8th FloorLas Vegas, NV 89101702.229.6501

McCarran InternationalAmy Shaw,Liaison at Clark CountyDepartment of [email protected]

Advertising & Marketing

Deborah L. Landry, OwnerRedhead Marketing, LLC2654 W. Horizon Ridge PkwyHenderson, NV 89051702.592.4818

Broadcast Media8635 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 585Las Vegas, NV 89117855.246.6678

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Come one and all! Join us at the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada Business Connection Café the 2nd Friday of each month. Our new location is Sammy’s in Green Valley and our next networking breakfast meeting is Friday, September 12th.

Networking begins at 7:30am and the meeting starts at 8:00am and runs until 9:30am. It’s a great way to meet and network with members and guests who are encouraged to join after attending the meeting once. Please RSVP to the BCC Chairwoman, Debbie Landry by e-mail: [email protected] or by phone: 702-592-4818. We’d love to have you !

MEMBER RENEWALS


Certified Public Accountants

Piercy Bowler Taylor & KernAngela Kanyo Go, Senior Staff6100 Elton Ave., Suite 1000Las Vegas, NV 89107 702.384.1120

Conferences

Aspire Conferences, LLCMitzi Reed, Owner702.281.3688

Engraving & Awards/Trophy

A Flamingo Glass and Engraving, LLCKaren Scherer, Owner 2505 Chandler Avenue, Suite 6Las Vegas, NV 89120-4066 702.736.7755

Expos

Large Vision Business Network MixerPaula & Sylvester Jackson, Producers5546 Camino Al NorteN. Las Vegas, NV 89031702.639.6964

Las Vegas’ Largest MixerDave Linden, Event Producer2880 Bicentenial Pkwy, Suite 100-102Henderson, NV 89044 702.769.7799

Financial Services

Allstate Insurance & Financial ServicesBarbara J. Henry, Owner7345 S. Durango Dr., Suite 115Las Vegas, NV 89113702.658.6382

Health & Wellness

The Weiser Way®Dr. Budweiser Hawkins II, D.C.7380 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 124-258Las Vegas, NV89123-1550 - 702.416.4698

Marketing

Deborah L. Landry, OwnerRedhead Marketing, LLC2654 W. Horizon Ridge PkwyHenderson, NV 89051 702.592.4818

Medical

Lifeguard International/Flying ICUDonna Miller, Owner145 E Reno Ave #E-7Las vegas, NV 89119702.740.5952

Nonprofit

Angels of Las VegasAynalem Workneh, Founder(702) [email protected]

Dress for SuccessPaula Lawrence, Executive [email protected]

Las Vegas Urban League Marlene Monteolivo-BrewerCommunications Director2470 N. Decatur Blvd. Suite 150Las Vegas, NV 89108(702) 473-5000 Ext. [email protected]

Las Vegas Urban LeagueBrian Reese 2470 N. Decatur Blvd. Suite 150Las Vegas, NV 89108(702) 473-5000 [email protected]

Printing

AlphaGraphicsBonnie Rosselli, President/CEO6290 S. Pecos Rd.,Suite 300Las Vegas, NV 89120 702.798.7557

Promotional ProductsShirtz, Logoz & PromozDarcy A. Dougherty, Owner11 South Water Street, Suite DHenderson, NV 89015 702.565.1522

Real Estate

PrudentialDanielle [email protected]

Retail

RollasoleAshley Ross, Director of [email protected]

University

Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Nursing11 Sunset Way,Henderson, NV 89014 702.968.1624Barbara Wood, Community Outreach702.968.2055

Yoga Instructor

Hatha Yoga Instructor Susan Henry, Certified919.260.8960

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