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 is issuing the following statement in response to the Clark County Park Police Association accepting pay and benefit cuts through June 30, 2011:
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.
The Nevada Department of Corrections works to provide re-entry services for inmates who are leaving the correctional facility and re-acclimating themselves into society. The re-entry program provides elective program services to inmates to help prepare them for the transition back into the local community. Nevada business owners can help support this program while also receiving tax incentives by employing individuals leaving the department’s Casa Grande Transitional Housing facility.
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Customer Service Excellence program is proud to name Michael Kent of Chase as its most recent Five Star Award winner. The award recognizes individuals who provide exemplary customer service to the residents and visitors of Southern Nevada.
Circle of Excellence
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the August 2010 Circle of Excellence Award to Shelley Eschker, commercial account manager, Office Max Impress. A member since August 2002, Office Max Impress continually provides the Chamber with exceptional service for printing and last minute turn around for printed collateral, all with reasonable prices and exceptional customer service.
Patron Award
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