News Articles

Las Vegas-Phoenix interstate link moves closer to reality

Submitted by The Chamber on Fri, June 29, 2012
Written By:

Steve Tetreault

WASHINGTON - Congress is taking the first step to link Las Vegas and Phoenix with a modern interstate highway that would grease travel and commerce in the desert Southwest.

A major road and transit bill expected to pass the House and Senate by the weekend would allow federal funding to upgrade U.S. Highway 93 to expressway standards over the 300 miles separating the cities.

The bill contains no money for the project but designates the corridor for development as Interstate 11, making it eligible for federal aid in the coming years.

Las Vegas to Phoenix interstate, seen as a ‘game-changer,’ is step closer to reality

Submitted by The Chamber on Fri, June 29, 2012
Written By:

Richard N. Velotta

A measure applauded by Southern Nevada business leaders as a key to future interstate and international commerce is one step closer to passage after a joint committee of Congress inserted language officially designating a route between Phoenix and Las Vegas as Interstate 11.

Congress Passes Chamber-Endorsed I-11 Legislation

Submitted by The Chamber on Thu, June 28, 2012

Critical Game Changer For Entire Western Region

The United States Senate and United States House of Representatives are set to pass a federal highway bill in the next two days that will designate an interstate corridor between Las Vegas and Phoenix.  Currently, Las Vegas and Phoenix are the two largest metropolitan areas not connected by an interstate highway.  The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce has been a strong and active proponent of this important infrastructure.

Cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Clark County Making It Easier For Contractors To Do Business In The Valley

Submitted by gseidman on Thu, June 21, 2012

Starting this week, contractors no longer have to obtain multiple licenses to do business in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Clark County. The first phase of the multi-jurisdictional business license is now in effect, allowing contractors to obtain local licenses in one location - no traveling to each jurisdiction for separate busienss licenses. Applications and fees are now handled in one place and forwarded to the corresponding jurisdictions.

Expo Gives Space to Technology Startup Companies

Submitted by gseidman on Thu, June 21, 2012
Written By:

Caitlin McGarry

The usual suspects from the Las Vegas business community - banks, insurance companies and accounting firms - on Wednesday dotted the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Expo floor at World Market Center.

But one row of exhibition booths, marked with a street sign reading, "Innovation Avenue," hosted a new generation of chamber members: the startups putting Vegas tech on the map.

Las Vegas Expo Focuses on Helping Small Businesses

Submitted by gseidman on Thu, June 21, 2012
Written By:

Marco Villareal

Small businesses in Las Vegas are getting a big opportunity to grow and make new contacts. One such chance came Wednesday at a business expo put on by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

What does a dancing robot, a showgirl, and a ribbon cutting have in common? It's all part of this year's business expo hosted by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

The focus of the expo was to help small businesses come out winning.

iTernal Networks started up three years ago. They focus on IT support for small businesses in Las Vegas.

10 Most Entrepreneurial States

Submitted by gseidman on Wed, June 13, 2012
Written By:

CNN

Watch out Silicon Valley: You have competition just next door.

The Nevada desert -- Las Vegas in particular -- is becoming a popular landing spot for tech firms large and small. Popular online shoe seller Zappos moved its headquarters and data center operator Switch Communications launched here.

Following in their footsteps are startups ranging from technology service providers to logistics companies that cater to retail, aerospace and defense companies.

South scores win in Nevada economic development effort

Submitted by gseidman on Thu, June 7, 2012
Written By:

Richard N. Velotta

The Governor's Office of Economic Development has designated 10 organizations from across the state, including a Southern Nevada group, as regional development authorities under Gov. Brian Sandoval's economic development plan.

As expected, the organization calling itself the Las Vegas Regional Economic Development Council — a collaboration between the Nevada Development Authority, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and several municipalities — was among the selections.

Angry customers confront water district at meeting

Submitted by gseidman on Wed, June 6, 2012
Written By:

Joyce Lupiani

Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Clark County Commissioners got an earful today from people who got huge water bills in May thanks to fees meant to pay huge bills for the Southern Nevada Water Authority.

At the emotional meeting, non-profit groups, small business owners and residents said they can't afford new fees for services they once got for free.

Homeowner Mary Jo Aldeman said, "I feel as though we're being raped."

Business owners, residents share water bill hike frustrations

Submitted by gseidman on Wed, June 6, 2012
Written By:

Marissa Mike, Rob Munoz

LAS VEGAS (KSNV MyNews3) -- Irate business owners and residents told Clark County Commissioners this morning that they are drowning in new water surcharge fees.

It's been called that because the county is trying to pay off projects that would ensure the region keeps an ample future water supply for the valley.

But tell that to the dozens of people and business owners that showed up today saying they don't want the buck passed to them.

Small Business Owners Hit Hard by Water Bills

Submitted by gseidman on Wed, June 6, 2012
Written By:

Zahid Arab

LAS VEGAS -- Sticker shock has small businesses, non-profits and churches at a boiling point after seeing their water bills double, even triple in some cases, thanks to a usage fee by the Southern Nevada Water Authority that went into effect this month.

A special hearing for the businesses was held today, and there were plenty of people in attendance. Many are just now opening up their May water bills and it's soaking in that they will have to somehow pay hundreds or thousands more for a month.

Water rate hikes fuel complaints

Submitted by gseidman on Wed, June 6, 2012
Written By:

Henry Brean

A water rate hike that disproportionately impacts businesses is also taking a heavy toll on church groups, Girl Scouts and battered women.

So said a host of angry water customers who confronted the Clark County Commission on Tuesday over the new infrastructure surcharge that began showing up on bills last month.

Representatives from the Shade Tree shelter for women and children, the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada and several valley churches spoke out against the new fee. They were joined by business owners, homeowner association managers and cash-strapped seniors.