LAS VEGAS - Today, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Chairman Kristin McMillan released the following statement regarding the passing of former Governor Kenny Guinn:
"On behalf of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and our 6,000 business members, we are saddened by the sudden passing of former Governor Kenny Guinn. Kenny Guinn leaves a rich legacy of service to his community as a business leader, an educator and a two-term governor. He was passionate about Nevada and embodied the independent spirit of the Silver State, and he always put the needs of Nevadans first. He was also a gentle man who enjoyed people and made them feel special.
"Our thoughts are with Mrs. Guinn and the entire Guinn family. We appreciate their generosity in sharing precious family time with the people of Nevada, and we are certain they are justifiably proud of the many contributions Governor Guinn made to the state that he honorably served."
LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and SCORE are launching QuickSTART, a series of classes to help prospective business owners understand the necessary steps to successfully launch a business. QuickSTART is one of several new programs and services that the Chamber will be unveiling in mid-September to help small businesses.
When Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce officials went looking for a new president last year, their checklist was long: experience with economic development and diversification, education, a large business organization, workers’ compensation and health care plans.
They found Matt Crosson, who spent 16 years as CEO of the Long Island Association Inc., New York’s largest business organization. He had also served on the New York state board charged with restructuring K-12 educational standards.
Crosson joined the Las Vegas Chamber in April.
LAS VEGAS—The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is issuing the following statement in response to the Clark County Park Police Association accepting pay and benefit cuts through June 30, 2011:
ATTENTION CHAMBER MEMBERS, BUSINESS OWNERS and NV ENERGY CUSTOMERS:
Greetings from fellow members, NV Energy's Sure Bet Team! The Sure Bet Program offers incentives to NV Energy's business customers to make electric energy efficiency improvements more cost effective for your business.To read all about the Sure Bet Program, please visit: www.nvenergy.com/surebet
Did you know that being a Nevada resident entitles you and your family to a FREE Discount Prescription Drug Card program? Simply download your Nevada Prescription Drug Card from www.lvchamber.com and you could receive savings of up to 75 percent at more than 50,000 national and regional pharmacies. You can create a card for every member of your family. Participating pharmacies include the following:
Albertsons/Sav-on Pharmacy
Kmart Pharmacy
VONS
CVS/pharmacy
Raley’s Pharmacy
Longs Drug Store
Safeway
Target
Wal-Mart
Kroger
Thousands of independent pharmacies
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is proud to be partnering with Project 5000 Kids, a community-wide movement to increase our high school graduation rate by connecting 5000 young people between the ages of 14-21 to meaningful work experiences and education. Through internships, career mentoring and job shadowing, these young people experience a professional environment that motivates them to stay in school, gaining the knowledge, skills and experience to be more successful in their future workplace.
Why is this program important to the business community?
By Dave Archer, CEO, NCET (Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology)
A tax amnesty program for individuals and businesses who are behind or non-compliant with current Nevada taxes is in effect through September 30, 2010. The program allows those behind on their taxes to make restitution with no fear of penalties or interest. The program was authorized by Assembly Bill 6 of the 26th Special Session of the Nevada Legislature and signed into law by Governor Gibbons.
How it works:
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced Small Business Energy Efficiency Grants to Small Business Development Center networks in seven states (including Nevada) to fund projects that provide energy efficiency assistance to small businesses. Each grant award is in the amount of $125,000. The Small Business Administration is committed to helping small businesses save money by making them more energy efficient and more competitive. The grant awards will help small businesses conserve energy and use it more efficiently.
More Chamber: 
6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 300, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 641-5822 Info Center (702) 735-1616 Fax: (702) 735-0406