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CHAMBER
HEALTH
PLAN
RETURNS!
Partnership with Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Will Bring Affordable
Health Insurance Back
to Our Members - Pg. 22
Meet Your 2018
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
AWARDS HONOREES!
Pg. 14
Looking Ahead
MARY BETH SEWALD
PRESIDENT & CEO
an you believe it's September already? Stay tuned through our member emails for opportunities
C 2019 is just around the corner, and it is
time to prepare your business for the
coming year. One of the most important
things you can do to get ready for 2019 is
to learn more about the plans and how they can benefit
your business. Be sure to ask your broker to include the
Las Vegas Metro Chamber – Anthem plan when you are
considering your health insurance options.
to evaluate your health insurance plan.
September is also National Preparedness Month,
This week, the Las Vegas Metro Chamber announced we and it is the perfect time for you to create or update
are joining forces with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield your business contingency plans. Studies show that
to offer an Association Health Plan for our members businesses with an up-to-date plan have a much higher
beginning this fall. The Las Vegas Metro Chamber probability of withstanding an unexpected disaster. In
and Anthem are sharing the details of the new health this issue, we provide you with tips and resources to
insurance plan options to members and brokers this help you develop a plan for your business. There is no
month in time for the health insurance enrollment better investment you can make in your business than to
period for 2019. The plan remains subject to review and make sure you are protecting it – and your employees’
approval by the Nevada Division of Insurance. jobs – by taking the time to be prepared.
The new Las Vegas Metro Chamber health plan will give Finally, this month the Chamber will be celebrating the
all members – regardless of the number of employees - success and accomplishments of our members at the
the opportunity to access quality, affordable health annual Business Excellence Awards on September 12.
insurance. The Las Vegas Metro Chamber’s health These awards, sponsored exclusively by Nevada State
insurance plans through Anthem will offer robust Bank, honor member businesses that are standing
benefits and coverages, as well as very competitive out in the marketplace, whether through innovation,
pricing. Additionally, employers will be able to select community service or company culture.
dental, vision and life insurance coverages as part of
their insurance package to enhance employee benefits
and take advantage of affordable pricing.
"The new Las Vegas Metro
This plan isn’t just for small businesses–it's available Chamber health plan will give
to every type of business: sole proprietors, non- all members – regardless of
profits, small and medium-sized businesses and large
companies. Plus, members throughout Nevada - the number of employees - the
including Southern Nevada, Reno and the rural areas - opportunity to access quality,
can take advantage of this outstanding Las Vegas Metro
Chamber benefit.
affordable health insurance."
LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEPTEMBER 2018 BUSINESS VOICE 3
BV Business Voice
VOLUME 39 NUMBER 9
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce
575 Symphony Park Avenue, Ste. 100
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702.641.5822 • LVChamber.com
Mary Beth Sewald
President & CEO
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce
2018 Board of Trustees
Trustees Past Chairpersons
Executive Committee
Michael Bolognini Joseph Asher Berlyn Miller 1979
Chairman William Hill US
Cox Communications Phil Arce 1984
Lisa Beckley
Terrance Shirey The Beckley Group Elaina Blake 1985
Chairman Elect
Nevada State Bank Kevin Bethel Dave Vlaming 1986
NV Energy
Bill Noonan Jeffrey A. Silver 1988
Immediate Past Chairman Danielle Bisterfeldt
The Howard Hughes Corporation Peter Thomas 1989
Boyd Gaming Corporation
Michael Bonner William Martin 1991
Hugh Anderson
HighTower Las Vegas Greenberg Traurig Bob Maxey 1992
Jay Barrett Bob Brown Denny Weddle 1993
The JABarrett Company Opportunity Village
David Smith 1994
Gina Bongiovi Todd Brown
Bongiovi Law Firm KVVU Fox 5 Ted Wiens, Jr. 1995
Tom Burns Kerry Bubolz John O’Reilly 1996
Cragin & Pike Insurance Vegas Golden Knights
Diane Dickerson 1997
John Guedry Senator Richard Bryan
Bank of Nevada Fennemore Craig Edward Crispell 1998
Lori Nelson Tyler Corder Bill Wells 2001
Station Casinos, LLC Findlay Automotive
Jay Kornmayer 2002
Ellen Schulhofer Michael Dominguez
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck MGM Resorts International Lou Emmert 2003
Bruce Spotleson Michael Feder Tim Cashman 2004
Vegas PBS Dickinson Wright
Hugh Anderson 2005
Ryan Woodward Jeff Grace
NetEffect John Wilcox 2006
JP Morgan Chase
Lisa Howfield Fafie Moore 2008
KLAS-TV Steve Hill 2009
Production Team Gregory Lee Kristin McMillan 2010
Eureka Casino Resort
Joyce Goedeke Michael Bonner 2011
Dr. Rex Liu, DDS
Publisher/Editor Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Kevin Orrock 2012
Cara Clarke Napoleon McCallum Jay Barrett 2013
Editor The Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Bruce Spotleson 2014
Pomai Weall Bill Nelson
Production Coordinator
Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern Bob Brown 2015
Nick Claus Boyd Nelson John Guedry 2016
Southwest Gas Corporation
Graphic Designer/Editor Bill Noonan 2017
Karla Perez
Danica Torchin Valley Health System
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Jim Prather
James P. Prather, LLC
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EDITORIAL POLICY:
The Business Voice is a member newsletter of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of
Commerce. The Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce welcomes input, ideas
and suggestions from our members. As with any periodical, we must adhere
to strict deadlines and we reserve the right to edit all materials submitted for
publication. Commentaries that are marked as such do not necessarily reflect
the opinion or position of the Chamber, its trustees or employees. The Chamber
cannot guarantee the validity or accuracy of the contents of paid advertisements.
Questions or concerns about content of the Business Voice can be addressed to
Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy, Las Vegas Metro Chamber of
Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Avenue, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89106.
Table
of 14
Contents MEET YOUR 2018 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS HONOREES!
SEPTEMBER 2018
6 Chamber News
7 For Your Benefit
8 News You Need
22 32
10 Your Scene | You’re Seen
12 Working For You
CHAMBER HEALTH PLAN RETURNS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
14 Business Excellence Awards
20 What's Happening
22 Chamber Health Plan Returns
24 President's Club Spotlights
26 Governor's Conference
on Business
28
30
Member News
Ribbon Cuttings
26
GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS
34
JOBS FOR AMERICA’S GRADUATES
32 National Preparedness Month
33 Welcome New Members!
34 Jobs for America’s Graduates
36 Vegas Young Professionals
38 The Final Word
28
MEMBER NEWS
30
RIBBON CUTTINGS
36
VEGAS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEPTEMBER 2018 BUSINESS VOICE 5
Chamber
News
Recognize Servicemen and
Servicewomen for Serving
Southern Nevada During
MAC Night Out
The Metro Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee (MAC)
is proud to host its annual MAC Night Out, a fun and
celebratory event recognizing outstanding servicemen and
servicewomen from our local military community, as well
as businesses that have gone above and beyond in serving
Southern Nevada’s veteran and active duty communities.
The event takes place Thursday, September 13, at Aliante
Hotel and Casino, from 6 - 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 each and
can be reserved online at LVChamber.com.
Class is Back in Session:
Chamber University Fall 2018
Celebrate the Class is back in session with the Fall 2018 session of Chamber University.
Chamber University is a free webinar series aimed at giving members
Local Business and their employees the business resources and know-how they need to
Community at stay informed and ahead of trends, new regulations and need-to-know
business information. During September, we will explore topics including
the Business Contracting 101, The Importance of Branding Your Business and more.
The first Chamber University webinar session is Friday, September 7, at
Excellence Awards 10 a.m. Interested in presenting? Send your ideas to the Chamber to be a
presenter on Chamber University. For more information, contact Danica
Celebrate the creativity, diversity Torchin at dtorchin@lvchamber.com.
and innovation of the local business
community during the Business
Excellence Awards. This high-
energy, dynamic event, sponsored Mix, Mingle
exclusively by Nevada State Bank,
will recognize the outstanding
and Support
and groundbreaking companies BizPAC
serving the Southern Nevada
community. The luncheon will be Make new connections and contribute to the Metro Chamber’s BizPAC
held Wednesday, September 12, during the next Cocktails & Conversations event. This is a fundraiser for
at Red Rock Resort, from BizPAC, the Chamber’s Political Action Committee, with 100 percent of
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tickets are $60 each your contribution going toward advocacy on behalf of your business.
or $720 for a table of twelve. For BizPAC helps the Chamber elect business-friendly policymakers and
more information on the Business work to pass laws that protect the business environment. Cocktails &
Excellence Awards or to register Conversations will be held Thursday, October 4, at Topgolf, from 5:30 -
for the luncheon and celebrate this 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 and you can register online at LVChamber.com.
year’s honorees, visit LVChamber.com
or call 702.641.5822.
6 BUSINESS VOICE SEPTEMBER 2018 LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
For Your Benefit Reserve your Booth for Pop-Up Business Showcase The Pop-Up Business Showcase, the Chamber’s boutique expo is coming up on Tuesday, November 13, at the Boman Pavilion of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, from 3:30 – 6 p.m. This event will feature a networking mixer with beverages and light bites, interactive opportunities to meet fellow attendees, as well as an exclusive table-top expo area to see the latest and greatest in the Las Vegas market. Early bird tickets for Chamber members are $10 and available until the end of September. General registration opens in October and tickets are $15 for Chamber members and $25 for non- members. Exhibitor opportunities are still available. For more information about the Pop-Up Business Showcase, including tickets, sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities, visit LVChamber.com.
News You
Need
Register to Vote in the General Election
The General Election is Tuesday, November 6, and the last day to register to vote or update your existing
registration is Tuesday, October 9, at 9 p.m. If you miss the standard registration deadline, you can register in
person at the Clark County Election Department offices or on the Secretary of State’s website at nvsos.gov,
until Tuesday, October 16. You can register to vote online by completing the Online Voter Registration form at
clarkcountynv.gov.
Prepare your Business During City of Las Vegas Hosts
National Preparedness Month Development Services
National Preparedness Month, recognized each September, Academy
provides an opportunity to remind businesses that we all must
prepare ourselves throughout the year. This year, ready.gov and The City of Las Vegas is hosting a Development
the Department of Homeland Security will focus on planning, Services Academy for businesses who are
with an overarching theme: Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. looking to develop and build their business
Learn How. Take time to learn lifesaving skills such as CPR in Las Vegas. Speakers from the City’s Las
and first aid, check your insurance policies and coverage for Vegas Planning, Fire and Rescue and Business
the hazards you may face, such as flood, earthquakes and Licensing will be on-hand to give information
tornadoes. Make sure to consider the costs associated with and take questions about the information
disasters and save for an emergency. Also, know how to take business owners need to build a foundation
practical safety steps like shutting off water and gas. For in Las Vegas. The Academy will be held
more information on National Preparedness Month and the Thursday, September 27, at 333 N. Rancho
steps you need to take to prepare your business in the event Dr., from 8 a.m. - noon. Space is limited,
of a disaster, visit ready.gov. and you can RSVP before September 14 to
dsccommunicationsteam@lasvegasnevada.gov.
8 BUSINESS VOICE SEPTEMBER 2018 LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOW DO YOU REWARD
GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE?
Customer Service Excellence is a free turnkey program that helps
you recognize the customer service all-stars in your business.
• Easy ways to nominate
• Recognition programs and ceremonies
• Customer and staff engagement materials provided
NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY AT LVCHAMBER.COM/CSE
For more information on enrolling your company in the program,
visit LVChamber.com or call 702.641.5822.
Program Partners:
Your Scene | You’re Seen
The Metro Chamber and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority recognized outstanding employees,
enjoyed a private free skate and presented the 5 Star Award to Elijah Barrera from Costco during the Customer
Service Excellence Third Quarter Awards at City National Arena, home of the Vegas Golden Knights.
Photo credit: Nick Claus
10 BUSINESS VOICE SEPTEMBER 2018 LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCEWorking For You
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
EVALUATING WASTEWATER
RATES AND CHARGES
he Las Vegas Metro customers in the unincorporated Following a CAC process in 2008,
T
Chamber of Commerce areas of Clark County, including the District’s rates and charges
is participating with five communities outside the Las were adopted and set with changes
a Citizens Advisory Vegas Valley. The District currently through 2012. The Board reduced
Committee (CAC) to collects wastewater with a pipeline the annual service rates in 2013,
report on wastewater (collection) system totaling more and they have remained at the
rates and charges to the Water than 2,100 miles, treating and same level for the last five years.
Reclamation District’s Board reclaiming more than 100 million The catalyst for the rate review
of Trustees (Clark County gallons of water every day at seven is the District’s continuing capital
Commissioners). The CAC will treatment sites. The majority of improvement program. General
review the current finances, rates the wastewater is treated at the Manager Tom Minwegen said,
and proposed capital improvement Flamingo Water Resource Center, “Wastewater pipes are buried
programs for the District. After Nevada’s largest facility. underground, and most people
thorough review and discussion, the have never seen a treatment facility
CAC will make recommendations Clark County Commissioner Larry before, so it can be challenging to
on both connection fees and annual Brown currently serves as the get the public’s attention on the
service charges for all customers, Chair of the District’s Board of needs and costs of reinvesting in
commercial, industrial and Trustees: “Wastewater is unique in this infrastructure, both to keep up
residential. The Chamber’s director our community in that not only is it the service to the community today,
of government affairs, Justin treated to high standards to protect as well as the needs for tomorrow’s
Harrison, is serving as a member, the environment and comply with businesses, residents and visitors.”
and the Chamber will host up to the federal Clean Water Act, but
three committee meetings in the the cleaned water returned to You can learn more about the
coming months. the Colorado River allows us to District and its role in serving the
increase the amount we take on the community and producing clean
With an operating budget of more drinking water side. Our community water at cleanwaterteam.com.
than $83 million and a capital investments in clean water are Chamber members are invited to the
improvement program of more essential to life and to our growing Water Reclamation District’s annual
than $470 million over the next economy. We’re appreciative of Open House on Saturday, November
five years, the Water Reclamation our citizens and the Chamber 3, 2018 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 5875
District serves more than 259,000 participating in this process and I E. Flamingo Rd.
residential and commercial look forward to their report.”
12 BUSINESS VOICE SEPTEMBER 2018 LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCELAS VEGAS
METRO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
ENDORSED
CANDIDATES
NEVADA STATE ASSEMBLY STATE SENATE
AD 1 Daniele Monroe-Moreno Democrat SD 2 Mo Dennis Democrat
AD 2 John Hambrick Republican SD 12 Joe Hardy Republican
AD 3 Selena Torres Democrat SD 13 Julia Ratti Democrat
AD 7 Dina Neal Democrat SD 16 Ben Kieckhefer Republican
AD 8 Jason Frierson Democrat SD 17 James Settelmeyer Republican
AD 9 Steve Yeager Democrat SD 20 Keith Pickard Republican
AD 10 Chris Brooks Democrat
AD 11 Olivia Diaz Democrat
AD 13 Tom Roberts Republican CLARK COUNTY COMMISSION
AD 14 Maggie Carlton Democrat
AD 15 Howard Watts Democrat CC G Jim Gibson Democrat
AD 17 Tyrone Thompson Democrat
AD 19 Chris Edwards Republican
AD 20 Ellen Spiegel Democrat CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
AD 21 Ozzie Fumo Democrat
AD 22 Melissa Hardy Republican Dist. D Irene Cepeda Non-Partisan
AD 25 Jill Tolles Republican
AD 26 Lisa Krasner Republican
AD 30 Michael Sprinkle Democrat NSHE BOARD OF REGENTS
AD 31 Jill Dickman Republican
AD 33 John Ellison Republican Dist. 1 Jo Cato Non-Partisan
AD 35 David Schoen Republican
AD 42 Alexander Assefa Democrat
NEVADA
BIZPAC
Paid for by the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. For more
information on these endorsements or to make a contribution, visit
LVChamber.com or contact Erica Valdriz at 702.586.3846 or
evaldriz@lvchamber.com
Checks are made payable to BizPAC
Mail contributions to:
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Attn: BizPAC
LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89106Meet Your 2018
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
AWARDS HONOREES!
T
his month, the Metro Chamber celebrates the annual
Business Excellence Awards. These businesses are diverse,
creative, innovative and thinking of the next big thing
that will help them – and our region – stay competitive in the
marketplace, truly reflecting the dynamism of our bright, bold
and enthusiastic business community. The Metro Chamber is
proud to recognize these member businesses that represent the
impressive scope of the business community in Southern Nevada.
From more than 100 submissions, the Business Excellence
Awards committee has selected the following businesses as
this year’s honorees. Join the Metro Chamber and Nevada State
Bank in celebrating these game changers, global benfactors,
legendary leaders and magical teams of Southern Nevada’s
dynamic business community.
CELEBRATE THIS YEAR’S HONOREES Exclusive Sponsor:
AT THE 2018 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
AWARDS LUNCHEON!
Emcees: Dave Goucher & Shane Hnidy - Golden Knights Play-By-Play Announcers
Wednesday, Sept. 12 | Red Rock Resort
11 a.m. – noon: Reception and Networking | Noon – 1 p.m.: Program
$60 – Members | $75 – Non-members | $720 – Table of twelve | $360 - Half tableGAME CHANGERS
Elite Interactive Solutions - Using its innovations to create a better and safer
world, Elite Interactive Solutions is disrupting the status quo of today’s security
products and services. Elite provides pro-active security solutions that help protect
businesses, schools, housing communities and other organizations. By integrating
military-grade artificial intelligence with surveillance cameras, Elite can detect any
unwanted or criminal activity within an instant. Remote security agents work all
night with these ‘Digital Guards’ to protect client properties, and even collaborate
with law enforcement to stop any crimes in progress. By combining Digital Guards
and remotely located security agents, Elite can walk any responding police officers
through a crime scene in real-time. This is crime prevention at its very finest. For more
information, visit eliteisi.com.
Les Olson Company - In 1956, Les Olson gathered his large family of 12 children
around the dinner table and announced that he just quit his sales management job to
pursue a better life for all of them. Les' and wife Reva’s bravery inspired the kids to
become the company’s initial investors. Not only did they give the fledgling company
a collective $63 from their piggy banks, but they also found ways to chip in at work,
each devoting their unique talents to different areas of the business. From its humble
beginnings as a family company, Les Olson Company is now Sharp Electronics’ largest
independently owned copier dealer in the United States. Les Olson Company has
partnered with Three Square Food Bank to sponsor summer food giving; provided
specialized product pricing to local non-profits and been involved with several
community causes motivating employees to be a part of something bigger by giving
back to the community. For details, visit www.lesolson.com.
MAKERMONSTER Studios - More than 18 million downloads. Covered by Wired and
Forbes. Featured on the Apple App Store. With these credentials, it is safe to say
that MAKERMONSTER Studios has made a monstrous impact on the tech world in
a fast two-and-a-half years. These Las Vegas natives are changing the app game
in travel, medicine and psychology with first-of-its-kind mobile apps and tools.
While MAKERMONSTER Studios has the technical and artistic skill set necessary to
compete with the best in the industry, they claim that their “secret sauce” lives in
their transparency and flexibility, combined with a relentless commitment to the agile
development methodology. The company receives more than 80 percent of its business
from word-of-mouth recommendations from past clients, a metric of which they are
most proud showing its measure of success. Learn more at makermonster.com.
Green Alliance - The NVESP Green Alliance’s Mission is to foster, promote and
maintain programs and initiatives that advance environmental sustainability. This is
achieved through community engagement, education, outreach and collaborative
efforts that result in public and private participation toward a more sustainable
Nevada. The non-profit’s annual program is GREENFest, Southern Nevada’s
largest Earth Day Celebration. GREENFest brings together the region’s sustainable
community to gather in one location with the goal of educating the public. In
cooperation with its collaborative GREEN Allies, this event presents various ways to
become more sustainable and showcase their meaningful work. This year, GREENFest
celebrated its ninth year featuring environmental topics and exhibits, innovation and
resources to create a more enjoyable and healthy life. For more information, visit
greenalliancenv.org.
The Red, Ltd. - The RED, Ltd., founded by Jaimee Yoshizawa, is a multi-faceted real
estate development, commercial real estate consulting and civil engineering company
specializing in real estate development and project management in the private sector
in Nevada. Since founding her first company, Pacific Concepts in 1997, Yoshizawa has
established herself as a leading female developer in Las Vegas and Northern Nevada.
The company’s recent notable projects include: Planning and development of a 424-
acre community comprised of 1,200 residential lots and 60 acres of commercial in
Dayton, NV; planning and participating in management efforts for a $3.5 billion resort
corridor development in Las Vegas; master-planning studies, plans and reports for a
250-acre project in Carson City; and project management and engineering efforts for
a 760-acre master planned community in Northern Nevada. Yoshizawa believes in
giving back her personal time and encourages her staff to do the same. She uses her
platform as an opportunity to be involved with organizations geared toward helping
young girls and women achieve their true potential. For details, visit theredltd.com.
15GLOBAL BENEFACTORS
Allegiant - Headquartered in Las Vegas, Allegiant operates a truly unique business
model unlike any other airline, focused entirely on leisure travelers. Its 61 consecutive
profitable quarters translates into more than $12.2 billion in annual economic impact
across the U.S., including $2.7 billion in the state of Nevada. Allegiant has partnered
with Make-A-Wish® since 2012 and has flown more than 1,000 "wish kids" and their
families to wish destinations at no cost and donate monthly proceeds from in-flight
sales of Wingz Kids snack packs. Additionally, in 2016, Allegiant renovated 7,500
square feet of office space at its headquarters' campus to the Southern Nevada
chapter of Make-A-Wish® Foundation, providing a rent-free home for the local chapter
activities. Also, the company recently sponsored local STEM teams from Nate Mack
Elementary School and Greenspun Junior High School traveling to the Vex Robotics
World Championships in Louisville. To learn more, visit allegiantair.com.
Guardian Elite Medical Services - Guardian Elite Medical Services has provided
medical coverage for events for the past seven years, and recently opened an
Interfacility Transport (IFT) branch of the company. The company started with two
individuals, and now employs more than 70 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
and paramedics. The company is always looking to improve upon itself and is very
involved with the community such as providing healthcare and resources to the
homeless population of Las Vegas. Owner Samuel Scheller works alongside the staff
daily to ensure operations are in place and practiced consistently, as well as instills
a true family-feel within the company. Employees benefit from continued education
through their daily experiences. Guardian Elite is a prime example of a company
who is here to support and further build the valley. Scheller’s commitment to the
city has created a lasting effect on each employee, furthering community unity. For
information, visit gemslv.com.
Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix - For the past 25 years, Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix has been
THE leader in go karting experiences featuring the fastest track in the state. The
Barton Family vision was to create an attraction that would offer wholesome fun for
the entire family. It has won multiple awards over the years, including being named
Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas” several times. In its history, the
company has hosted several school, church and charity fundraisers, giving back tens
of thousands of dollars to the community. It has also partnered with both Nevada
Partners and The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism providing both with paid
internships. Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix has provided countless smiles, laughter and
invaluable memories to thousands of families for a quarter of a century. To learn
more, visit lvmgp.com.
Las Vegas Rescue Mission - Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM) was founded in 1970
with the goal to help people in the Las Vegas community struggling with hunger,
homelessness and substance abuse and addiction. Originally housed in a small
building, the Mission’s facility now sits on two blocks in Downtown Las Vegas and
includes a dining and training facility, the Shelter of Hope, which houses women
and children, a men’s facility that includes a section for single fathers and their
children, a chapel and a thrift store. Approximately 30,000 meals are given out by
the Mission each month to those in need. In 2017, LVRM provided 52,640 emergency
beds and 353,080 meals to people in need. A total of 13,659 citizens were provided
with clothing that was donated to the facility. Also, the recovery program helped
93 people treat their addictions and 92 families were helped through the Family
Promise of Las Vegas Partnership program. For more details, visit vegasrescue.org.
SilverSummit Healthplan - SilverSummit Healthplan might be relatively new to
Nevada, but it has already made a significant positive impact. Launched in Nevada
in mid-2017, SilverSummit Healthplan provides a strong Medicaid option and quality
healthcare options to Nevadans throughout the entire state, including 14 counties
that would not have otherwise received care. SilverSummit Healthplan has made
a heartfelt mission to provide support to organizations that truly help residents.
SilverSummit Healthplan spearheaded a “No One Eats Alone” effort with Clark
County School District, which promotes student inclusion among middle schoolers.
It also partnered with the Vegas Golden Knights to fight hunger by sponsoring and
organizing a massive Three Square food drive. Additionally, the organization has
sponsored a “Good Ticket” program with the Las Vegas Metro Police Department
Foundation. This allows police officers to issue “good tickets” and gift cards/
rewards to citizens doing good deeds. For more, visit silversummithealthplan.com.
16LEGENDARY LEADERS
AMR Las Vegas/MedicWest Ambulance – AMR Las Vegas provides emergency and
non-emergency medical transport service for the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
With more than 450 team members, AMR responds to a call in Las Vegas every
5.17 minutes, 365 days a year. AMR Las Vegas provides comprehensive ambulance
services including 911 paramedic services, interfacility transport, critical care
transport, bariatric transport and special event stand-by care for local sports and
entertainment productions. To learn more, visit amr.net or medicwest.com.
Andson, Inc. - Andson is a young but robust Southern Nevada-based nonprofit
agency, whose mission is to educate, inform and inspire youth and young adults
by delivering innovative programs in academics and financial literacy. Andson is
changing the community by providing innovative financial capabilities programs
to Las Vegas students, free of charge. Andson developed its own financial literacy
curriculum, Andson Money, which targets students K-8 with material that is
relevant to their everyday lives and homework exercises that encourage parental
involvement. Through a partnership with Silver State Schools Credit Union, Andson
developed the Piggy Bank Program, a collaborative effort to provide hands-on
financial literacy training to first through fifth grade students. Since its inception
in 2012, the Piggy Bank Program has assisted more than 6,000 students from
low-income neighborhoods gain access to banking at a federally insured financial
institution. Through this opportunity, students have saved more than $327,000 by
way of 48,000 deposits. For details, visit andson.org.
Blind Center of Nevada - The Blind Center of Nevada assists people who are blind
or visually impaired in reaching their highest physical, social, intellectual and
economic potential. To achieve these objectives, the organization pursues three
focus areas: personal development, social interaction and provident living. The
team strives to uplift people by providing emotional rescue, a caring shelter, a
welcoming community and counseling to help members see beyond their visual
impairment. Within its encouraging environment, the center helps members see
beyond their visual limits and learn to live an independent life. Best of all, the center
helps members visualize their true potential and work toward achieving great
things. Through a wide range of programs—including music, art, fitness, education,
and vocational mentorship—the team helps people reach goals. Through the Blind
Center of Nevada, people find a loving, social refuge—a place that understands and
truly cares. For more information, visit blindcenter.org.
Helping Hands of Vegas Valley - Helping Hands of Vegas Valley’s (HHOVV) mission
is to provide independence with compassion, dignity, and concern to Southern
Nevada’s elderly in the areas of adequate nutritious food, transportation and
caregiver support. What makes HHOVV unique is the culture of collaboration
that it fosters among its staff, board and volunteers, but also other agencies to
ensure that the seniors in Southern Nevada have the resources they need to live
independently. HHOVV collaborates with James Seastrand Helping Hands of North
Las Vegas (JSHHNLV) to operate the food and paper goods pantry, as well as
the transportation program out of a shared space in North Las Vegas. Since many
of the seniors in the community lack adequate transportation or access to public
transportation, the delivery of food is necessary for the home bound. Helping Hands
has only 16 employees that are serving more than 3,000 seniors across the Las
Vegas Valley each month. For information, visit hhovv.org.
Nathan Adelson Hospice - Nathan Adelson Hospice (NAH), the largest, oldest and
only non-profit hospice in Nevada, is driven by its vision that “no one should end
the journey of life alone, afraid or in pain.” That simple yet powerful purpose spurs
innovation and constant improvement at all levels and all departments. Founded 40
years ago and named after a visionary civic leader and medical professional, NAH
is a hero in end-of-life and palliative care. NAH has compassionately cared for more
than 70,000 patients since inception. It was the second hospice to open an inpatient
facility in the United States and is part of the National Partnership for Hospice
Innovation. Its Osteopathic Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program
is the first-of-its-kind fellowship program in Nevada and one of only 11 in the nation.
The program is a joint educational effort with the hospice and Touro University
Nevada with the goal of bringing further quality education to southern Nevada and
keeping doctors in the state. To learn more, visit nah.org.
17Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center - As Nevada’s largest acute care facility and
Level II Trauma Center, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center offers high quality, patient-
centered healthcare to the residents of Southern Nevada, its surrounding region and
the millions of visitors that come to Las Vegas. The Heart Center at Sunrise Hospital
offers the most advanced cardiac care and features an Accredited Chest Pain Center.
In addition to having the busiest Emergency Department in Nevada, Sunrise Hospital
is also home to the first advanced comprehensive stroke center in the state. Located
on the same campus is Sunrise Children’s Hospital, Nevada’s largest and most
comprehensive children’s hospital. Sunrise Children’s Hospital offers a full range of
specialized services including Nevada’s only pediatric open heart surgery program.
On the night of the Oct. 1 mass casualty shooting, Sunrise Hospital initially received
242 patients and performed 83 surgeries – including 30 within the first hours of the
tragedy. The Trauma Center and ER physicians and hospital staff lived its mission
to be a community dedicated to healing with this unprecedented response to an
unprecedented tragedy. The Trauma Care Team and all supporting nursing units, critical
care areas and ancillary services worked through the morning in the aftermath of this
tragedy – and most stayed throughout the following night – to help the victims and to
assist their loved ones. This medical center exemplified what it is to deliver excellence.
The Lovaas Center for Behavior Intervention - Nominated for this award by a client-
turned-employee, the Lovaas Center for Behavior Intervention provides customized
programming that has proven success in caring for children with autism. The
nomination reads: “Over the five years of being a client, my son made tremendous
progress with improvements in the challenging areas of academic, behavioral and
social skills associated with autism spectrum disorder. Their customized programming
brought him to a level of functioning in a general education classroom at a local high
school with a high B average. Behaviorally, one couldn’t pick him out of a crowd on
any given day. He approaches social situations similarly to typical peers his age. We
are forever grateful for the work of his Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
and his two dedicated interventionists.” Along with its therapeutic offerings, the
center’s consultants provide another level of support to Clark County School District
teachers who struggle with their students on the autism spectrum. To learn more, visit
thelovaascenter.com.
MAGICAL TEAMS
Boxabl - The Boxabl goal is to create a societal change in housing accessibility.
On average, US households spend 20 percent of their income on housing. Boxabl
believes this is far too much. It has set out to drastically shift the costs associated
with building a home so that people can keep their money, and it can lower the bar
for housing worldwide. Many technological innovations will combine to allow Boxabl
to build all types of housing at prices never before possible: Shipping Technology -
Boxabl “boxes” are 750 sq. ft. rooms that pack up in the factory, are shipped to site
using standard infrastructure, unpack and combine together to create any size or
style of home. This allows mass production of a repeatable product in the factory
for maximum value. Speed Technology – With inventoried rooms, build times are
cut from an average six to nine months to one month. This allows massive savings in
the time value of money. Wall Technology - Boxabl rooms do not have traditional
guts. For example, each wall is created using a polystyrene mold that forms in
approximately 90 seconds, using full automation and providing superior quality. Read
more at boxabl.com.
Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Nevada - JAG Nevada helps more than 3,300
high school students in 41 Nevada high schools and 12 Nevada counties to successfully
graduate from high school. The program guides students to their highest outcome by
helping them find their best career pathway. Working with youth who need additional
support and guidance to realize their greatness, JAG Nevada provides students with a
highly effective model of support that yields 94 percent graduation rates, 66 percent
job placement/military enlistment and 81 percent positive outcomes, which includes
postsecondary enrollment. Using a highly supportive 12-month follow up strategy,
JAG Nevada guides students after graduation to not just find a job, but to find an
onramp to a productive career pathway that will lead to a rewarding career. JAG now
serves students across Nevada and helps them to achieve tremendous outcomes as
it prepares them with the workplace readiness skills they need to succeed in today’s
fast-changing economy. To learn more, see page 34 or visit jagnv.org.
18PWI Construction - PWI Construction has a longstanding proud history in a highly
competitive market, growing from a local builder to nationwide contractor. PWI’s
leadership team is most proud of its employees, where they hire for cultural fit. Before
conversations about job descriptions and experience, PWI talks to candidates about
brand values to ensure each employee is passionate about demonstrating their core
values of people, integrity and excellence. Prior to starting, new hires complete an
interest inventory outlining their favorite sweets, treats, career goals, communication
style and more. In their first week, employees are greeted with a personalized
welcome basket and an online profile shared to the company’s internal social network
introducing them to the nationwide team. Additionally, new hires spend their first
week at the corporate headquarters in Las Vegas. The time is spent getting to know
their new colleagues through formal and informal activities. Employees feel part of the
larger common goal of providing outstanding client service and are excited to be part
of a bigger purpose. For more information, visit pwiconstruction.com.
The Firm Public Relations & Marketing - In 1993, Solveig Raftery founded The Firm
Public Relations & Marketing with 2018 marking 25 years of strategic and impactful
work for The Firm. At the core of what makes The Firm unique is its creativity and
connectivity. In a recent survey of The Firm clients and top media, the most frequently
used words to describe the team were: experienced, smart, influential and creative.
Under Raftery’s leadership, The Firm has won numerous PR industry awards for its
inventive flair and results. From working with World Wildlife Fund for Earth Hour and
turning the LV Strip dark for an hour to turning Vegas orange to build momentum
for hunger awareness month for southern Nevada's food bank, The Firm has the
experience where it matters most. The Firm’s motto from day one has been “Strategic
Approach. Remarkable Results.” One of the company’s strengths in delivering on this
promise is its seasoned, senior-level team, comprised of dedicated PR pros with a
genuine knowledge of the valley. To learn more, visit thefirmpr.com.
TWI Group, Inc. - TWI Group, Inc. is an expert in domestic trade show shipping,
international trade show shipping and exhibition logistics. According to the company's
website, it is the official exhibitor's transit company of more than 100 trade shows
and exhibitions. Behind the company’s expertise are its employees. The Executive
Team made it a high priority to provide an unparalleled culture and work-life balance
by ensuring its employees are rewarded accordingly. On top of its excellent benefits,
the company offered a two-week paid sabbatical to employees with five-plus years
of service; implemented a program called "Dream IT," where employees submit one
dream and, to date, four dreams have been granted. The teams are breaking records
and exceeding goals, proving that dreams can come true when in the right company
culture. Find out more at twigroup.com.
Vegas Golden Knights - The Golden Knights have offered Southern Nevadans a way
to be rooted to one of the most transient cities in the world. For the small contingent
that truly is “Vegas Born,” they have affirmed that being so is something to be
proud of. The city of Las Vegas extends far beyond the strip where T-Mobile Arena
is, yet the identity is so often contained to those two miles. Getting the nation to
acknowledge Las Vegas as anything other than America’s favorite place to party is
an endless challenge. The Golden Knights recognized this truth almost immediately
and as the season progressed, the team certainly catered to the city’s big personality,
while acknowledging its (often) overlooked heart. From the moment the first
puck was dropped, the Golden Knights forged their role as more than just another
economy-fueling tourist attraction. They claimed a stake in our local community. For
information, visit nhl.com/goldenknights.
19What’s Happening
PLACES TO BE. PEOPLE TO MEET. THINGS TO KNOW. IN SEPTEMBER.
How to Register:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Transportation and Infrastructure - 8 – 10 a.m.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Good Governance - 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Economic Development - 8 – 9 a.m.
Visit LVChamber.com and
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 click on the Events Calendar.
Annual Meeting - 8 – 10 a.m.
For more information visit LVChamber.com Call 702.641.5822.
4 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 12 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
CHAMBER VOICES TOASTMASTERS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS LUNCHEON
Become a better speaker and a more effective presenter by Celebrate the diversity, creativity, and ingenuity of the local
joining Chamber Voices Toastmasters. Open to all members. business community at the Business Excellence Awards
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Luncheon. Be sure to arrive early to mix and mingle with the
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce honorees and other attendees.
575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 11 a.m. – Noon Reception
$63 every six months. Guests always complimentary. Noon – 1 p.m. Program
Red Rock Resort
6 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.
VYP BIGWIG LUNCH TIME: ALLISON ZEDNICEK Member Registration - $60
Join Vegas Young Professionals for our next Bigwig Lunch Non-Member Registration - $75
Time (BLT) and get insights and information from one of Table of 12 Registration - $720
Las Vegas' most influential community figures. September’s Half Table of Six - $360
Bigwig is Allison Zednicek, CEO of Desert Parkway Behavioral Exclusive Sponsor: Nevada State Bank
Healthcare Hospital. Pre-reception Sponsor: WGU Nevada
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce
12 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 VYP FUSION MIXER
$20 VYP+ members | $30 VYP General members Are you ready to spice up your September networking scene?
Presenting Sponsors: Station Casinos and Valley Electric Kick back with a cool drink and make some new connections
Association, Inc. with fellow VYP members at Blue Martini, inside Town Square.
Media Partner: Las Vegas Review-Journal There’s always something new at Blue Martini, so join us as
Official Photographer: Kristina Alexis Photography we enjoy the sophisticated, fun atmosphere of this Vegas hot
spot, and build your network with fellow young professionals.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
11 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
6 – 8 p.m.
Blue Martini
Chamber Connections is a dedicated leads group comprised 6593 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Bldg. L Ste. 214
of professionals from a variety of industries. This is a place for VYP Member Registration - $10
professionals to grow their network and their businesses by Presenting Sponsors: Station Casinos and Valley Electric
sharing contacts, referrals and ideas. Association, Inc.
5:30 – 7 p.m. Media Partner: Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Official Photographer: Kristina Alexis Photography
575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100
Contact agoldberg@lvchamber.com or call 702.641.5822 for
space availability and cost.
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19 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
CHAMBER CALL WITH MARY BETH SEWALD
September Sponsors: Tune into the Chamber Call with Las Vegas Metro Chamber
of Commerce President and CEO Mary Beth Sewald, to hear
about some of the new programs and changes happening at
your Metro Chamber. Mary Beth wants to hear from you, our
members, on how the Metro Chamber can help your business
succeed and provide resources that help your business grow
and thrive.
11 – 11:30 a.m.
To register, email Danica Torchin, dtorchin@lvchamber.com.
19 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
ENDORSED CANDIDATES RECEPTION
This exclusive reception will provide members the unique
opportunity to meet and speak with our future elected
officials who are pro-business. Chamber endorsed candidates
for selected offices such as Nevada State Senate, Nevada
State Assembly, Nevada State Board of Education, Clark
County Commission and the Clark County School Board
of Trustees will be in attendance. This event is open to all
Chamber members. The ticket price is a contribution to
BizPAC, our political action committee. Advance Registration
is required.
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce
575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100
$25 Member Registration
Sponsor: Boyd Gaming, Century Link
13 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 25 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
MAC NIGHT OUT CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
Join the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce and the See September 11
Military Affairs Committee (MAC) as we take a night off to
recognize outstanding servicemen and servicewomen from
our local military community, as well as businesses that
26 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
CHAMBER CONNECTIONS OPEN HOUSE
have gone above and beyond in serving Southern Nevada’s Come mix, mingle and learn about Chamber Connections, a
veteran and active duty communities. dedicated-leads group within the Las Vegas Metro Chamber.
6 – 8 p.m. Meet new friends while connecting with other professionals
Aliante Casino & Hotel from all over the valley. Your hosts will be Lita Stein and Art
7300 Aliante Pkwy. Goldberg of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber. Fiesta Mexicana
Member Registration - $40 is providing complimentary chips and salsa, along with happy
Guest Registration - $45 hour pricing for drinks and appetizers. You may enter your
Day of the Event - $50 business card for one of several $25 gift cards.
Sponsors: America First Credit Union, Arcata, GEOTAB, Mission 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Support and Test Services and The Valley Health System Fiesta Mexicana Family Restaurant
3553 S Rainbow Blvd
18 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 RSVP Requested. Contact lstein@lvchamber.com or call
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 702.641.5822 with questions.
We are excited to meet each of our new members and put
a face with your membership! New Member Orientation
is a great time for you to connect with fellow Metro
27 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
MORNING MINGLE – FALL INTO CONNECTIONS
Chamber members, staff and our volunteer prospectors Celebrate the arrival of harvest season and the opportunity
and ambassadors. We provide a light breakfast and a brief to grow your network, engage with business leaders, and
overview of your Chamber membership benefits, as well mingle with your peers. Morning Mingle is hosted by the
as our role in the greater context of Southern Nevada’s prospectors, a group of longtime Metro Chamber member
economy. Ensure you know how to best utilize your Chamber volunteers comprised of past chairmen, council members,
membership at this complimentary event, please feel free to and committee officers.
invite one additional company representative to attend. 7:30 - 8 a.m. Registration & Networking
7:30 - 8 a.m. Registration, Networking & Breakfast 8 - 9:30 a.m. Program
8 - 9: 30 a.m. Program Blind Center of Nevada
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 1001 N Bruce St.
575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 Cost: Complimentary - Exclusive to Metro Chamber members.
Sponsors: Business Minders and The Joint Chiropractic Sponsors: America First Credit Union and Blind Center of
Nevada
18 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
CHAMBER VOICES TOASTMASTERS
See September 4
LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEPTEMBER 2018 BUSINESS VOICE 21CHAMBER
HEALTH
PLAN
RETURNS!
he Las Vegas Metro coverages as part of their and connected to quality care.”
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Chamber is very pleased insurance package to enhance The Las Vegas Metro Chamber brings
to announce that it employee benefits and take tremendous experience in offering an
is joining forces with advantage of affordable pricing AHP. Prior to the full implementation
Anthem Blue Cross of the Affordable Care Act, the
Blue Shield to offer “We’ve listened to our members Chamber had offered a small business
an Association Health Plan (AHP) and brokers about what they need group plan for nearly 30 years,
for Chamber members beginning most, and we took our time to make covering more than 20,000 lives.
this fall. The plan is an exclusive sure the plans offered through
partnership between the Las Vegas the Las Vegas Metro Chamber The Chamber has been actively
Metro Chamber and Anthem, combine great health coverage engaged in the reintroduction of an
and brings many outstanding with affordability and the most AHP since President Trump issued
advantages to Las Vegas Metro competitive pricing,” said Mary Executive Order 13813 in October
Chamber Members. The plan remains Beth Sewald, president and CEO 2017. The Chamber submitted a
subject to review and approval by of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber. letter to the Department of Labor
the Nevada Division of Insurance, “Bringing back an Association Health (DOL) during its request for public
but will include: Plan has been the Chamber’s top comments and met with senior staff
priority because we know how at DOL in February regarding its
• Insurance plan open to sole important it is to make health intention of once again offering an
proprietors, small and medium insurance more affordable.” AHP. Additionally, Chamber leaders
sized businesses and larger met with Labor Secretary Alexander
companies “Anthem is committed to making Acosta during the association’s annual
high quality healthcare more trip to Washington, D.C. in July.
• Many robust benefits and accessible and affordable for
coverages, as well as very consumers,” said Mike Murphy, If you are interested in learning more
competitive pricing president of Anthem Blue Cross Blue about the Las Vegas Metro Chamber-
Shield Nevada. “Through the Las Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Guaranteed rate through 2020 Vegas Metro Chamber, employers health plans, contact the Chamber at
with Anthem can access Anthem’s robust benefits 702.641.5822 or ask your insurance
and affordable choices to help keep broker to show you how these plans
• Dental, vision and life insurance employees and their families healthy would benefit your business.
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President – Henriksen/Butler
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local team with broad product expertise, strong knowledge of industry trends, high-
performance work environments and interior design to deliver exceptional workspaces
for her customers. Bressler is committed to helping clients create spaces where they
can do their best work and impact the business results of their organization. She has
more than 14 years’ experience in the furniture industry and a bachelor’s degree in
design from the University of Kentucky.
(A) Jeff Kohl
Area Manager –
BBSI, Las Vegas Branch
With more than three decades of
C-level experience in luxury hospitality
leadership, Jeff Kohl has broad
expertise in business development
and management, marketing, sales,
retailing, operations and programming
and services. With many projects to
his credit, Kohl is a talented veteran
of facility development, branding
and critical path to launch. Kohl has
delivered significant contributions
and trend-setting innovations across
diverse business operations. Prior to
joining BBSI, Kohl worked for companies
including: Princess Cruise Lines, Disney
Institute/Disney Cruise Lines, Precor and
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(D) Jamie Fritz
President –
Fritz Martin Management
Jamie Fritz began his sports career in
Los Angeles in 1999 selling advertising,
managing celebrity endorsements,
appearances and speaking engagements.
As VP of sales and distribution, Fritz
managed the NFL team publications
account and in four short years with
his team increased sales revenue by
400 percent. Fritz works directly with
professional athletes on public relations,
marketing and branding initiatives
from logo design and development to
charitable foundations and corporate
formation. He manages several corporate
partners in identifying unique sponsorship
and entitlement opportunities that better
expose their products and services to
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(C) Karl Nickoley
Executive Producer – Frequency Pictures
Karl Nickoley started Frequency Pictures in Hollywood, CA in 2011. Frequency is an
award-winning production company that produces national and regional commercials,
brand films, training series, social media campaigns and feature films. In 2017,
Frequency expanded to Las Vegas producing campaigns for Visit Las Vegas and The
Grand Canyon. Karl has more than a decade of experience producing campaigns for
major brands like Geico, AT&T, and Ford including equity raises for internationally
distributed feature films. An honors graduate of The Los Angeles Film School, he is
certified in Film Finance from Pepperdine University.
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