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:
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LAS VEGAS—The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce announces the finalists for its annual Small Business Excellence Awards. Started in 2006, the awards recognize excellence and innovation by small businesses in a variety of categories.
The winners will be announced at the Small Business Excellence Awards luncheon on Thursday, September 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Paris Las Vegas. The event is sponsored by Nevada State Bank. Seats can be purchased at www.lvchamber.com or 702.641.5822.
The award finalists are
Outsiders often suffer from the common misconception that Las Vegas has no community. But ask many longtime residents, and they still hold the mindset that Las Vegas is a small town.
LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is introducing a wide range of new business insurance products specifically designed for small businesses. The new program includes workers’ compensation coverage, business owners’ policies, business auto policies and commercial umbrella coverage.
WASHINGTON - The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday called on the Senate to quickly pass a bill that aims to spur investment and free up capital for small businesses.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, said Democrats "are doing our best to work through that" bill. He said the Senate may begin to debate amendments today but did not indicate when it would be finished.
The bill would create a $30 billion lending fund run through the Treasury Department to increase available credit to small firms.
LAS VEGAS—Today, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce called on members of the United States Senate to quickly pass the Small Business Jobs Act. The bill, if passed, would give small businesses greater access to capital and create incentives for investments in small businesses.
The purpose of the bill is to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, and to provide tax incentives for small business job creation and other business investments.
Highlights of the bill include:
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