Newsletter - 02/09/2021

Clean Energy Corner

Plug In America Urges Biden Administration to Commit to 100% of New Cars and Trucks Will Have a Plug by the End of the Decade

The future of transportation is electric. The shift to transportation electrification brings dramatic benefits, including financial savings for consumers, jobs in the technology, innovation and automotive sectors, improved air quality and improved air-related health issues, improved national security by reduced reliance on foreign fuels, more efficient usage of electric grid assets and reduced carbon emissions. The new Administration and 117th Congress now have a chance to lead the rest of the world again in the transportation electrification sector. As the voice of the electric vehicle (EV) consumer, Plug In America, urges the Biden Administration to adopt the following bold policies

Make Your Chamber Investment Dues More Affordable

We know budgets are tight, especially since COVID. The last thing we want you to do is drop your Chamber membership during a time where your business may really need the extra advertising and word of mouth. 

Did you know you can spread out your Chamber investment over the year? This helps you control expenses by budgeting your entire year payment into quarterly payments, making it more affordable. Here's an example:

A Silver level investment is $1,000 a year. If you spread that over 4 quarterly payments at $250 each, your investment is a bit easier to budget for. For a Bronze investment tier, it's $125 a quarter for a total of $500. Boulder City Chamber is one of the most affordable Chambers to join, especially here in Southern Nevada.

We also can accept automatic payments through a checking account or a credit card, making your dues payments simple and stress-free. Contact Kassie at the office 702-293-2034 to get signed up! 

New Chamber Location Brings More Visitors

The Chamber has installed a traffic counter at the entrance to our new location at 100 Nevada Way. It was installed and turned on January 15. On February 1, a count was taken and we had 759 cars pass INTO our location! Since the new location includes public restrooms and some great views of Lake Mead AND a newly discovered herd of Big Horn Sheep, we are seeing a TON of traffic and visitors to our office. 

If you haven't checked out the new location, we encourage you to stop by. Our volunteers are back to work and referring people like crazy to our local businesses. The Chamber staff is monitoring counts so keep an eye out here every month for our previous months number. 

How to Defend Your Small Business Against Data Breaches

Dominic Allen of the Gilded Pendulum shares some tips on how to keep your business protected from data breaches. Read more about how you can prevent becoming a victim of fraud and even more important, keeping your customer data information safe. If you've already found a breach, it's too late. Learn how you can partner with Gilded Pendulum to protect yourself and your business.

The Gilded Pendulum specializes in helping your business function remotely, including helping get your employees what they need to work efficiently from home. 

Operation Secret Valentine

The Dawn Lee Agency is hoping to get your help to send local seniors some inspiring cards for Valentine's Day. Stop by her office at 1402 Boulder City Parkway, Ste C to choose a card and write a fun and inspiring message. The cards will be delivered to local seniors who reside at The Homestead senior facility right here in Boulder City.

Dawn has a passion for community service and will doing a community wide give back activity every month. Keep watch because she has an exciting event in March! We don't have specifics but it sounds like it will include other businesses around town. If you're looking to collaborate with Dawn on any of her community activities, stop in and chat! 

What Questions Should Businesses Be Asking Themselves in 2021?

With so much uncertainty, sometimes it’s worth going back to basics.

Below are 5 smart questions our analysts came up with to help guide you and your business this year.

What are 3-5 values driving your company?

At The Hustle, we try to embody our values in our work. Three of our core values are:

o Default to optimism

o Foster a growth mindset

o Disregard ego

List your values, then ask yourself: Can you match a milestone you want to reach in 2021 to each of them?

What is one subconscious assumption you’ve made about the new year? What’s your backup plan if it’s wrong?

Examples: “Things will go back to ‘normal’ in 6 months” or “the shift toward [ecommerce, remote work, telemedicine, etc.] will be permanent.”

What will you deprioritize this year to make room for what matters?

As you add or change priorities for your business, what are you saying no to?

Why do people love your product or service? What holds them back from loving it?

How would your customers feel if they could no longer use your product?

What’s the one thing you do better than anyone?

Costco does cost tangibly better. Apple does quality tangibly better. Amazon does speed tangibly better.

What’s your secret sauce? And how can you lean into that more this year?

Business Happenings

New 7-Eleven Owners Announced

Tom and Amy Carvahlo, the current 7-Eleven owners at the Nevada Way location will be taking over the brand new location on Buchanan and Boulder City Parkway. They are excited to move into a larger location with brand new equipment and a larger selection of items. We aren't sure what will happen to the Nevada Way location, but we'll keep you posted as soon as we hear! 

Blood Drive at The Boulder City Library

Join Vitalant at the Boulder City Library on February 23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All donors must bring and wear a mask or face covering while donating. All successful donations will also be tested for the COVID-19 antibody with their donation. Appointments are strongly encouraged as there are limited walk-ins. Schedule your appointment at www.bloodhero.com and enter code BCLIBRARY.

The Nevada Southern State Railroad Museum Launches New Program by mid-February

The Railroad Museum will be embracing a new program for visitors to allow a greater immersion into the museum and railroad history. The program will provide guests with four to ten people to visit, view, and learn important aspects of the museum. Tours will inlcude an in depth tour of the pavillion, a look at a railway postal car, a caboose, the Jordan spreader, and explanations of a steam and diesel engine. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are gladly accepted. For more information visit nevadasouthern.com

Boulder City Fire Department Launches Trauma Teddy Program

The Boulder City Fire Department begins new Trauma Teddy Program to help during a traumatic situation. As part of their Community Risk Reduction Program, Deputy Fire Chief Chesser and Firefighter Shea developed another way to help children and families cope with traumatic circumstances. Donations of NEW teddies are accepted year round and can be dropped off at the Boulder City fire Station.

Welcome New Full Members!

01/15/2021 : Dawn Lee Agency - Dawn Lee

01/20/2021 : Tranquili-Tea Organic, LLC - Ashley Ferma

Welcome back to our Renewed Members! 

02/01/2007 : - David Buck

02/15/2020 : Simply Organic Sanitation - Nicole Smith

06/01/2015 : The Outcome is Income Featuring I-Adme - Dyanah Musgrave

02/01/2017 : Laughlin Economic Development Corporation - Martin Knauss

01/26/2016 : Bootleg Canyon Gravity Racing - Downhill Mike Scheur

11/01/1992 : Boulder City History & Arts Foundation (BCHAF) - Ray Turner

01/01/2014 : Sew Eclectic - Winnie Phan

12/04/2001 : Plaza Realty - Chelsea Scheppmann

09/30/2016 : The Spa Life - Dawn Hooper

03/09/2017 : The Espresso Explorer - Monica Preston

02/27/2017 : Lower Colorado River Water Trail Alliance - Izzy Collett

10/09/2019 : BC Solar Inc. - Jason Larson

05/09/2016 : KLAS Channel 8 - Sandy Ellis

07/08/2019 : My 4 Sons Comics Cards & Games - Mike Collins

01/01/2003 : Boulder City Florist - Kris Thompson

02/01/2007 : - Dorothy Helm

01/01/2005 : BC Real Estate - Cokie Booth

01/04/2018 : Cascata Golf Club - Christina Rogahn

07/01/1976 : Boulder City Review - Valerie Olsen

02/01/2011 : AmeriSent Insurance - John & Elizabeth Chase

03/01/2000 : Appleby Arts - Brad Appleby

04/11/2018 : D.R. Olsen, Attorney at Law - David Olsen

06/28/2019 : Events in Eden - Cecilia Dugan

01/25/2019 : Knights of Pythias - Jerry Roth

08/01/2013 : Serenity Salon and Spa - Sarah Iwinski

09/29/2016 : Edward Jones - Brian Ewell, Financial Advisor - Brian Ewell

01/01/2013 : Fox Smokehouse BBQ - Dan Fox

02/17/2017 : Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours, Inc. - Bobbie Werly

01/01/2009 : Boulder Creek Grill - Andrew Schaper

03/01/2015 : Snap Fitness - Mayi Rosenbaum

04/30/2018 : Liberty Mutual Insurance - Cecilio (Leo) Vega

02/01/2013 : Jack's Place - Jack Gaal

01/01/2007 : - Sabina Duke

12/20/2018 : The Arrangers, Inc. - Lee Anne Short

01/18/2019 : Americans for Prosperity - Leo Garcia

11/01/2014 : Universal Windows Direct - Teresa Moebius

03/01/2014 : China Bistro-Asian Fusion - Jennifer Chong Hong

03/13/2019 : LV.Net - Marty Mizrahi