Legislative

Oct. 19 Henderson Chamber workshop to address new laws created this legislative session, how they affect local businesses

Attorney has more than 20 years of experience practicing business law locally HENDERSON, Nev. – As part of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s Roadmap to Success Workshop Series, Aviva Gordon,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

‘The Negotiating Mindset’ the topic of the next Roadmap to Success

Henderson Chamber workshop series to feature Gordon as presenter June 2 HENDERSON, Nev. – “The Negotiating Mindset,” presented by Gordon Law attorney and founder Aviva Gordon, Esq., will be the…

Sheet metal workers, Helmets to Hardhats help veterans find careers

Software bridge allows interested veterans to directly connect with apprenticeships FAIRFAX, Va. – The International Training Institute (ITI) and Helmets to Hardhats recently announced a partnership to help give honorably…

Henderson Chamber to discuss legislative priorities April 12

Networking breakfast to educate members on chamber’s government affairs efforts HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will concentrate on legislative priorities and the chamber’s government affairs program during…

More Cops Tax gains support from Henderson Chamber of Commerce

Proposal to support tax to hire 15 more officers in Henderson, 133 in Las Vegas HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Issues Committee and the Henderson Chamber of…

Sewald named president of Nevada Broadcasters Association

Professional brings more than 20 years of industry experience to association LAS VEGAS –The board of directors of the Nevada Broadcasters Association has named Mary Beth Sewald president of the…

Affordable Care Act, health insurance focus of Dec. 11 workshop

Cory Frey of Assurance Ltd. to present as part of Henderson Chamber series HENDERSON, Nev. – Cory Frey, employee benefits advisor for Assurance Ltd., will present “The ACA is Here…

Nevada state senator to speak at chamber legislative breakfast

Sen. Michael Roberson to discuss legislative issues impacting business leaders during Henderson Chamber’s Oct. 14 event HENDERSON, Nev. – Nevada State Senate Minority Leader Michael Roberson (R-Henderson) will be the…

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid to speak at Aug. 21 Henderson Chamber event

Legislative update to cover what’s being done federally to grow Nevada economy HENDERSON, Nev. – U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., will serve as the guest speaker at the Henderson Chamber of…

Chamber to present ‘The Margin Tax Initiative: What It Means For Your Business’ at June 10 breakfast

Griffin of Coalition to Defeat the Margin Tax Initiative to present HENDERSON, Nev. – For the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s June network breakfast Tuesday, June 10, Karen Griffin, spokesperson for…

Dec. 19 Henderson Chamber workshop to focus on HR in 2014

Hartleb of PRISM Global Management Group to present HENDERSON, Nev. – Mary Beth Hartleb, CEO of PRISM Global Management Group, will present “HR Outlook for 2014” during the Henderson Chamber…

Henderson Chamber supports SB161, AB208

Chamber’s Legislative Committee also watching several other bills HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee is supporting Senate Bill 161 and Assembly Bill 208. It has also…

Former State Sen. Olsen speaker at April 16 Henderson Chamber breakfast

Network breakfast to include update on 2013 legislative session HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host a network breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 16,…

Henderson Chamber of Commerce releases its 2013 legislative survey results

Top priorities include job creation, taxes, health care cost reform HENDERSON, Nev. – The results of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Legislative Survey are in, and the business community…

Henderson Chamber endorses Henderson Libraries Question 1

Henderson Libraries proposes 2-cent tax rate increase to counteract 30 percent budget decrease, keep libraries from closing HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Issues Committee has endorsed the…

Many candidates endorsed by Henderson Chamber to attend mixer

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

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

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,…

$274 million forecasted for state budget; Nevada Health Care Association encourages legislators to consider state’s most fragile citizens

Organization to rally at Nevada Legislative building May 17 to raise awareness of effects cuts to Medicaid would have on all Nevadans LAS VEGAS – Nevada finally received some good…

Henderson Chamber supports Sandoval’s Education Reform bills

AB 555 would establish a statewide evaluation system for principals, teachers based on four categories of performance, more HENDERSON, Nev. – According to a 2010 report by Education Week, Nevada…

Nevada Health Care Association encourages members to Take Action Now with rally, attend Quality First Educational Series May 17

Rally to raise awareness of proposed Medicaid budget cuts; educational series to promote higher quality of care in Nevada’s skilled nursing profession CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Health Care Association,…