Business Success Stories

American Nevada Realty wins TOBY for fifth consecutive year

American Nevada Realty was recently honored with its fifth consecutive The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award, presented by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Nevada. Corporate Center…

American Nevada Company reaches 50-year milestone

Developer that helped shape Las Vegas, Henderson continues to thrive American Nevada Company, the award-winning real estate developer and commercial property management company behind the master-planned communities of Green Valley,…

Charli and her dad, Tshane, working in their Big Guns food truck.

Local daddy-daughter duo serve coffee with a side of motivation

Seven-year-old creator of Big Guns Coffee truck talks business, family This Father’s Day, 7-year-old Charli Johnson will likely be spending the morning, like all Sunday mornings lately, working with her…

Harris assumes helm at International Training Institute

Michael Harris, a longtime staffer at the International Training Institute (ITI), has taken the reins as its administrator. A second-generation sheet metal worker, Harris got his first taste of the industry at…

American Nevada Company welcomes back vice president

Allred returns to property management division after seven years Natalie Allred has joined American Nevada Company as vice president of property management. This is her second stint with American Nevada…

Apprentice owes life to CPR, instructors at Local 20

When first-year apprentice John Walker returned to Sheet Metal Workers Local 20’s Indianapolis training center after lunch in January, he didn’t feel well — his legs were shaking, he was lethargic…

The Sound of Laughing Rabbits Book Cover

Local business owner writes, illustrates children’s book

Raffi’s childhood experiences, creative outlook retold in whimsical metaphor LAS VEGAS – Alex Raffi, local author, artist and business owner, has written and illustrated “The Sound of Laughing Rabbits,” a…

Path to Washington fire life safety legislation packed with strategy, hard work

When going into any large project, a plan makes life infinitely easier. For years, Steve Musser, business agent for Western Washington Sheet Metal Local 66, was in search of a plan…

California sheet metal veteran makes mentorship a priority

Once on the dentist track, Bob Dak’s career has served generations of apprentices CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Bob Dak was well on his way to a career in dentistry when…

Five locals earn Platinum Designation at Eastern Regional Apprenticeship Conference

Mike Harris, program administrator of the International Training Institute (ITI), presented five sheet metal training centers with Platinum Accreditation during the Eastern Regional Apprenticeship Conference this spring. Locals who earned the designation include Local 85 in…

International Training Institute welcomes new field representative, Lisa Davis

Lisa Davis took a somewhat unconventional path to becoming a sheet metal worker. After graduating from the University of California at Davis with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Davis changed…

Family ties bind–and operate–Weickert Industries

Two generations keep contractor open, running and successful LONG ISLAND CITY, NY – From a business standpoint, the Weickert family has been through every major economic downturn in American history. But…

Foundation awards MGM Resorts grant to woman-owned business

Crime Scene Solutions receives free rent in Henderson Business Resource Center HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation has awarded Crime Scene Solutions, a minority- and woman-owned business,…

Henderson Chamber of Commerce hires new foundation manager

Brook to head up Henderson Business Resource Center, fundraising events HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce has named Hannah Brook administrator of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation.…

New Las Vegas ghost story arrives just in time for Halloween

Written by longtime local author Brian Rouff, ‘The House Always Wins’ will be released Oct. 1 to retail outlets nationwide LAS VEGAS – Longtime local author Brian Rouff’s latest book,…

Local attorney selected to national ratings list

Super Lawyers names Gordon ‘Top-Rated Business Litigation Attorney’ LAS VEGAS – Local attorney Aviva Gordon, Esq., principal at Gordon Law LLC, was selected as a “Top-Rated Business Litigation Attorney in…

Safety Survey releases lowest number in a decade

Safety culture an important partnership between contractors, union CHANTILLY, Va. – Contractors belonging to Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) reported the lowest experience modification rate (EMR)…

Corp! Magazine honors Zerka as one of Michigan’s Most Valuable Professionals

Michigan-based Corp! Magazine honored Imagine Communications Account Director Nadia Zerka as one of Michigan’s Most Valuable Professionals during an award ceremony Thursday, April 27, at the International Banquet Center, 1000…

Clairvoyix marketing automation clients surpass $50 billion in tracked revenue

Hospitality industry’s leading enterprise class marketing automation company continues to unlock guest value hidden in client PMS and CRS data LAS VEGAS – Clairvoyix, the leader in enterprise class, hospitality-specific…

Capstone Brokerage to celebrate 20 years in industry

Company weathered recession with little loss, continues to give back to community LAS VEGAS – Capstone Brokerage, Inc., a risk management, insurance and employee benefits firm, will celebrate 20 years…

Union sheet metal industry receives boost thanks to Raiders move

Sheet Metal Local No. 88 training director expects more than 100 workers to be involved in building stadium, practice facility, more LAS VEGAS – Southern Nevada’s unionized sheet metal industry…

Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada inducts Namchek to Hall of Fame

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas-based Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada inducted Henderson-based Imagine Communications’ Donna Namchek into its Women’s Hall of Fame Thursday, March 30. As Imagine’s controller, Namchek…

Technology the forefront of Henderson Chamber workshop

Roadmap to Success to guide local businesses through Eller’s expertise March 16 HENDERSON, Nev. – Chuck Eller of Cox Business will present “How Henderson is at the Forefront of Technology”…

Union Village update to be presented at May 23 luncheon

HDA, Henderson Chamber host integrated health village professionals HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Development Association (HDA), the economic development arm of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, will host a luncheon…

IMPAC announces endorsements for city of Henderson elections

Business PAC supporting March for Mayor, Marz for city council Ward 3 HENDERSON, Nev. – Henderson’s Issues Mobilization Political Action Committee (IMPAC) has finalized its endorsements for the city’s primary elections…

Commerce delegates bring member concerns to Carson City

Henderson Chamber of Commerce members attend legislative meetings, events CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s legislative delegation traveled to Carson City Feb. 14 to meet with legislators…

Henderson Chamber Community Days to benefit Project Gentlemen

Gently worn, quality business, formal attire to be collected for charity Feb. 1-28 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation will collect 1,000 suits, sports coats, bow ties…

Spotleson of Vegas PBS to discuss ‘Media in 2017’ at Feb. 14 Henderson Chamber breakfast

Presentation to cover what to expect from television broadcasting in 2017 HENDERSON, Nev. – Bruce Spotleson, director of corporate partnerships for Vegas PBS, will present “Media in 2017” during the…

Henderson Chamber names Schwarz vice president of operations

TV vet to support chamber leadership with 36 years local, media, sales experience Dan Schwarz, Henderson Chamber of Commerce vice president of operations HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of…

Valley Bank of Nevada names Schlaffman senior vice president/commercial loan manager

Professional brings 35 years of banking experience to Henderson office HENDERSON, Nev. – Valley Bank of Nevada has hired Chris Schlaffman as its senior vice president/commercial loan manager for its…