Community service

Casino dealer, author plans charity ride on 2,300 miles of Route 66

Funds from bike ride to go to charities that deal with trauma, suicide prevention Renee Jean was on a road trip with her husband when a stop in Seligman, Arizona,…

Endorsements rolling in for District B CCSD trustee candidate

Jeff Proffitt draws support from community leaders, local unions LAS VEGAS – Endorsements continue to roll in support of Jeff Proffitt’s campaign for Clark County School District Trustee representing District…

Former Nev. attorney general offers 1 million free book downloads

George Chanos provides free copies of “Millennial Samurai” during quarantine LAS VEGAS – Former Nevada Attorney General George Chanos is giving away 1 million free downloads of his newest book,…

Local author donates to the Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation

Las Vegas author Ron Coury and Don Tamburro donated scholarship funds to the Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation. Ten scholarships, each worth $5,000, were awarded to the children of…

Sheet metal apprentices help dreams come true for nonprofit

Just like with many community service projects, this one began with a phone call. Larry Collette, a retired pipefitter, called the business office at Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 in Detroit to…

Henderson, Boulder City Chambers gather to celebrate museum

Mixer to commemorate 50 years of the Clark County Museum April 26 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will join with the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce to…

Top senior volunteer sought for annual award

Nominations now being accepted through March 31 LAS VEGAS – The National Silver Haired Congress Nevada Delegation, in partnership with the Aging Service Directors Organization (ASDO), is seeking nominations for…

Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation presents 22 Warriors with donation

The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently presented 22 Warriors, a nonprofit organization and the Nevada Division of Warriors Suicide Prevention Foundation, with a check for $5,853. The money was…

Henderson Chamber Foundation opens Co-Operate on Water

Co-Operate on Water is the new downtown hub for Henderson co-working and provides a collaborative venue to grow small businesses and allow owners to meet with clients in a professional…

Holiday business mixer to benefit Toys for Tots

Henderson Chamber, Leadership Henderson to host annual event Dec. 5 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer featuring its Leadership Henderson program and benefiting the…

Second SMOHIT STEPS Challenge is healthy competition

The second SMOHIT STEPS Challenge kicked off Sept. 15 and concluded Oct. 31. The fall edition offered two ways to win – as an individual or a team. Either way,…

Henderson to celebrate economic development, small businesses

Henderson Chamber, City of Henderson to recognize local business successes at 18th annual event Nov. 30 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce and the city of Henderson’s Economic…

Third annual golf tournament tees off Nov. 6

Event to benefit Henderson Chamber Foundation, 22 Warriors Foundation HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the 22 Warriors Foundation will host the third annual Chipping in…

Brothers see need for youth coding centers, fill void

Code Central teaches youth coding, programming as well as lifelong skills such as problem-solving, not giving up HENDERSON, Nev. – Oftentimes, the best ideas are born of necessity. Eric Mendelsohn,…

Henderson Chamber names new executive board members

New members took office July 1, sworn in during Chamber Address in September HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce has named the members of its 2017-18 board of…

Henderson Chamber, Henderson Development Association board member, Arnold Lopez III, dies

Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation starts Memorial Scholarship fund HENDERSON, Nev. – Arnold Lopez III, a longtime Henderson Chamber of Commerce board member, Henderson Development Association trustee and dedicated community…

June 1 workshop to focus on ‘Marketing on a Shoestring Budget’

Henderson Chamber’s Roadmap to Success workshop series continues HENDERSON, Nev. – Eliza Budiarto of GamaPrint will discuss “Marketing on a Shoestring Budget” with additional presenting by Adnan Khawaja of Sky…

Leadership Henderson helps blind/visually impaired youth through Biddin’ for Bottles donation

Funds were raised with a silent auction, live auction, wine sponsorships, basket bids, ticket sales HENDERSON, Nev. – Local blind and visually impaired students will receive a boost in free…

Henderson Chamber nurtures future STEM workforce, adopts local youth robotics teams

Henderson business community donates more than $15,000 to local robotics teams, is already prepping for next year HENDERSON, Nev. – When Nate Mack Elementary School robotics team coach Casey Juliano…

Jamba Juice donates more than $13,300 to St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Area Jamba Juice franchisee raised funds for childhood cancer by selling cause bracelets at 23 locations in Southern Nevada, Southern California HENDERSON, Nev. – Sometimes all it takes is a…

Capstone Brokerage teams with Olive Crest to raise funds during Child Abuse Awareness Month

LAS VEGAS — April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and Capstone Brokerage is teaming up with Olive Crest to raise funds to support the organization’s programs to help Southern Nevada families.…

Female business leadership, millennials focus of chamber event

Technology, search and rescue expert Edholm to lead Roadmap workshop April 20 HENDERSON, Nev. – Kri Edholm of Leadership Excursion will discuss “Leadership Development” from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday,…

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…

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…

Local students to exhibit robots at March 28 chamber event

Henderson Chamber helps Mack, Greenspun, Basic raise funds for robotics contest HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation has begun a fundraising initiative, titled Biz + Bots, dedicated…

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…

I CAN BE program offers freshmen personal career, class planning

Henderson Chamber seeks professionals to mentor students at on-campus event HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking members of the business community to take part in…

Leadership Henderson announces 2017 class

Local leaders to receive more than 30 hours of training, partner with local organization to give back to community HENDERSON, Nev. – Leadership Henderson recently announced its class of 2017,…

Gordon named chair of Henderson Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee for 2016-17

Principal of Gordon Law has served on the committee since 2013 HENDERSON, Nev. – Aviva Gordon, principal of Gordon Law, was named chair of the 2016-17 Henderson Chamber of Commerce…

Leadership Henderson names Patel facilitator for Class of 2017

Professional brings more than 20 years of experience to position HENDERSON, Nev. – Leadership Henderson has named Leena Patel as facilitator for its Class of 2017. Patel brings more than…