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IMPAC announces endorsements for Henderson elections

Municipal candidates to meet with business community during March 13 mixer HENDERSON, Nev. – Henderson’s Issues Mobilization Political Action Committee (IMPAC) has endorsed candidates for the city of Henderson’s upcoming municipal…

Henderson Chamber delegates meet Nevada elected officials in D.C.

Local business leaders discussed transportation, growth during meetings in April HENDERSON, Nev. – In April, the Henderson Chamber of Commerce sent representatives to Washington, D.C. to meet with federally elected…

Hafen to discuss his last 30 years of service during Henderson Chamber breakfast

May 25, 2017

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"Mayor Andy Hafen: 30 Years of Serving the Henderson Community", @HCC_Nevada, #hendersonchamber, Envirosafe Pest Control, Henderson Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Andy Hafen, NV Energy

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Presentation to be one of his final public appearances as Henderson’s mayor HENDERSON, Nev. – “Mayor Andy Hafen: 30 Years of Serving the Henderson Community” will be the subject of…

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…

Local reaches out, finds success with Building Inspectors Program

March 6, 2017

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Construction, Education, Government, Sheet Metal, Workforce development

@itisheetmetal, APPRENTICES, Building Inspectors Program, fire damper inspection, fire safety, New Jersey HVACR Licensing, sheet metal, SHEET METAL AIR RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION (SMART), Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)

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Sheet metal workers in New Jersey partner with Rutgers University to fill niche CRANFORD, N.J. – Re-inventing the wheel isn’t always necessary when it comes to curriculum and training. For…

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…

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

November 1, 2016

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Advocacy, Appointments, Business Services, Community service, Government, Henderson, Nev., Legislative, Nevada, Nonprofit, People, Professional Organizations

2016-17 Henderson Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee, Aviva Gordon, Carrera Nevada, Gordon Law, Henderson Chamber of Commerce, Southern Nevada

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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…

Henderson Chamber of Commerce supports fuel revenue indexing extension

HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors announced it will formally back Question 5, an initiative to extend fuel revenue indexing in Clark County for 10…

Transmosis accepts applications for free IT training program

August 22, 2016

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Barbra Coffee, City of Henderson, Henderson economic development, information technology, STEM, STEM workforce education, Transmosis

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Company aims to reduce skills gap with new tech employer-driven program for unemployed or those wanting to switch careers HENDERSON, Nev. – Transmosis Corp. will open a new information technology…

Henderson Chamber breakfast to discuss Department of Labor changes

Hartleb to present ‘How FLSA Changes Will Impact Your Business’ June 14 HENDERSON, Nev. – Mary Beth Hartleb of Prism Global Management Group LLC will present “How the FLSA Changes…

Henderson Chamber’s IMPAC endorses pro-business candidates for state primary elections

Candidates selected based on experience, expectations to support local businesses HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber’s Issues Mobilization Political Action Committee (IMPAC), in support of its pro-business agenda, followed its…

Henderson Chamber names Stidham director of government affairs

December 4, 2015

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Advocacy, Appointments, Business Services, Government, Henderson, Nev., Nonprofit, People, Professional Organizations

Amber Stidham, business organization, director of government affairs, Henderson, Henderson Chamber of Commerce, Issues Mobilization Political Action Committee (IMPAC), Southern Nevada business community, UNLV grad

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Business group expands legislative, political presence HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce staff and its 1,200-plus member base welcomed Amber Stidham as the business organization’s director of government…

Sheet metal workers mark first National Apprenticeship Week

This year marked the first National Apprenticeship Week, created by the Department of Labor to raise awareness of the ApprenticeshipUSA initiative. Celebrated Nov. 2-6, the week served as a call…

Henderson Chamber announces endorsements for Nov. 4 general elections

October 17, 2014

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HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s Issues Mobilization Political Action Committee (IMPAC) has finalized its endorsements for Nevada’s general elections, which will take place Tuesday, Nov. 4. “In this…

Henderson to celebrate economic development, small businesses

15th annual awards event to recognize local success in multiple categories Nov. 13 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce and the city of Henderson’s Economic Development/Redevelopment division will…

Henderson Chamber opposes ‘Margin Tax,’ Question 3

No guarantee money slated for education would land in educators’ hands HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce recently surveyed its membership regarding the proposed Margin Tax, or Question…

Henderson Chamber bids farewell to Bob Cooper

May 23, 2013

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Cooper impacted Henderson economic development through his career and his Henderson Chamber volunteer work HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will lose a champion in Bob Cooper, economic…

Henderson Chamber helps entrepreneurs navigate health care reform

January 18, 2013

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Small business owners can participate in ‘Silver State Health Insurance Exchange and the Affordable Care Act’ presentation Feb. 6 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host the…

Henderson Chamber hosts presentation on fiscal cliff, 2013 taxes

December 20, 2012

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Executive director from U.S. Chamber of Commerce to discuss possibilities Jan. 9 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will present “Fiscal Cliff or Not: Taxes and Spending in…

Many candidates endorsed by Henderson Chamber to attend mixer

September 26, 2012

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Event to take place at Grape Expectations; family of late Grape Expectations owner, Charlie Peters, to host The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer at which many of…

Henderson Chamber announces endorsements for Nov. 6 general elections

September 19, 2012

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HENDERSON, Nev. — The Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s IMPAC committee has finalized its endorsements for Nevada’s general elections, which will take place Tuesday, Nov. 6. “In this process, the Henderson Chamber…

Henderson Libraries proposes 2-cent tax rate increase to counteract 30 percent budget decrease, keep libraries from closing

May 15, 2012

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Currently, Henderson has a lower tax rate than any other Clark County library district; district hasn’t had tax increase since 1991 HENDERSON, Nev. – To help offset the severe loss…

Local Members of Huntington’s Disease Society of America to meet and lobby Congress to pass Huntington’s Disease Parity Act

April 20 meeting will allow advocates to press Congressional representatives to sign on as sponsors of bill that would add those affected by the devastating disease LAS VEGAS – On Friday,…

Gov. Sandoval proclaims November Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November 21, 2011

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In Nevada in 2011, approximately 1,510 people have been or will be diagnosed with lung cancer; lung cancer the leading cause of cancer death CARSON CITY, Nev. – In Nevada…

St. Luke’s Humphreys Diabetes Center raises awareness of diabetic peripheral neuropathy; at least 8 percent of Idahoans have diabetes

November 17, 2011

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DPN is the leading reason for leg amputation BOISE, Idaho – To raise awareness of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN), Gov. Butch Otter has signed a proclamation naming Nov. 1, 2011,…

Colors of Lupus urges Congress to protect Medicare, Medicaid

November 7, 2011

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Government, Health Care, Las Vegas, Nevada, Nonprofit, People

Auto-immune disease, Budget Control Act of 2011, Colors of Lupus, Harry Reid, Lupus, Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Part D, Preventative measures, Supercommittee, U.S. Congress Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction

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Prevention allows those with lupus to halt the disease’s progression; if Medicare/Medicaid coverage lost, many with lupus would get irreversibly worse LAS VEGAS – Colors of Lupus, a Nevada-based 501(c)(3)…

200 new computers ready for use at Henderson Libraries

September 15, 2011

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Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, Gibson Library, Green Valley Library, Henderson Libraries, Malcolm Library, Paseo Verde Library

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Computers allow district to increase its public computing abilities by 20 percent HENDERSON, Nev. – Last August, Henderson Libraries was awarded a $180,589 grant from the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program…

Commercial Mitigation Group founder discusses ramifications of America’s downgrade from AAA to AA+

August 31, 2011

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Government, Las Vegas, Nevada, People

AAA to AA+, Avi Hayon, bailouts, Commercial Mitigation Group, commercial real estate loans, S+P, unemployment rate

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Hayon warns that making it more difficult for people to obtain commercial real estate is bad for business, bad for economy; second recession a possibility LAS VEGAS – While most…

U.S. House of Representatives candidates Marshall, Amodei to speak at luncheon Aug. 2

July 29, 2011

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construction industry, Eastside Cannery Hotel, former State Sen. Mark Amodei, Nevada State Treasurer Kate Marshall, Nevada Subcontractors Association, U.S. House of Representatives

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Nevada Subcontractors Association known for bringing political candidates from both sides together, last year hosted first joint public appearance of Reid, Sandoval Nevada State Treasurer Kate Marshall and former State…

Henderson’s Economic Development Division brings success to city

Relocated companies happy with result, services offered by City of Henderson HENDERSON, Nev. – Relocating to a new city can be a frightening experience for business owners, their employees and…