Newsletter - 01/17/2022

Ribbon Cuttings and Mixers

Ribbon Cuttings and Mixers will be moved here to a special section because I want you to be more aware of them for 3 reasons:

• It's important to show support for your fellow investors and often these are new members to our business community and are customer prospects
• Ribbon Cuttings and Mixers are GOLDEN networking opportunities for YOU! You will often meet CEOs, CFOs, local representatives and other decision makers or centers of influence you might otherwise not meet. 
• They are FREE! 

So don't let these opportunities pass you by!

Update on American Travel Trends

Measurements of American travel sentiment continue to illustrate the dichotomy in the American psyche of the seriousness of the pandemic situation and the love for travel. Even with continued strong concern for COVID safety, societal exhaustion with the pandemic and a cultural propensity for optimism have resulted in increasing excitement for travel. Read more here on how this impacts travel and tourism for us here in Southern Nevada.

Updated COVID-19 Guidance from OSHA

Nevada OSHA has updated guidance regarding COVID-19 and can be viewed/printed here or from their website. While this updated information may not be directly related to your business, staying educated with what's happening in the business world in general helps you and your business stay relevant and in the know!

New Marketing Corner of the Newsletter

One of the benefits of being with the Chamber is marketing and advertising. That's the number one reason why people join Chambers across America is because of the large pool of marketing & advertising dollars along with the reach that Chambers have access to.

We market your business in a number of different ways; print marketing, social media, search engine, network, partnerships, and more. And while our marketing takes different forms, a large portion of our budget every year is on marketing & advertising of our town and our businesses.

So why do YOU need to market your business and HOW do you do it? The simple answer is because when you join the Chamber, your business is marketed often times as a group and not always individually. If you sponsor an event, then you'll get the individual marketing advantage but if you rely solely on our reach, then you may not always see the immediate benefits. But the reach and access to our audience is what you pay for as part of your investment. 

January's tip: You can help drive greater results by using FREE marketing in partnership with your investment at the Chamber. Using your own social media channels which are search engine friendly help your business get seen earlier in results when a potential customer is looking. Utilizing the Chamber benefit of a free website helps you take advantage of the awesome power of our Google optimization, getting your website and information to thousands more devices. 

Every month we'll share additional FREE tips and tricks to help you market your business so your partnership with the Chamber is maximized and you can start seeing real results! 

Business Happenings

The Studio Mind Body to hold its first Flow Fest and is looking for sponsors

The Studio Mind/Body will be holding its first annual Flow Fest, a day ofHealth and Wellness. It will take place on Saturday, March 19th, 2022 atBicentennial Park. Flow Fest will be a day of yoga, fitness classes, meditation, guest speakers, a local Business marketplace, food, live music,& more!! Check out their sponsorship flyer if to see if this event is the right fit for your business!

Entertainment line up at Boulder Dam Brewing

1/21 Rick Berthod (blues)

1/22 2Shay (Rock/Pop)

1/28 Patrick Mahoney (Rock/Pop)

1/29 Adam Patterson (singer/songwriter)

1/21 Sangria Safari 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 

Eight unique hand crafted sangrias 

Live music with raffles and prizes

Vote for your favorite one!

The City of Las Vegas is seeking bids for Spring's Preserve Restaurant or Caterer

Bid Opportunity Information
Bid Number: 009724
Bid Title: Restaurant or Catering Operator for Springs Preserve Cafe
Issue Date: 1/4/2022 10:01:00 AM (PT)
Close Date: 2/8/2022 04:00:00 PM (PT)

We are seeking the best possible partner that aligns with the Preserve’s mission of “creating a visitor experience that builds culture and community, inspires environmental stewardship and celebrates the vibrant history of the Las Vegas Valley”. The ideal operator (hereinafter “Provider”) will have an established presence in the community, a strong commitment to health and safety standards, high quality food offerings, and an experienced leadership team. The structure of the partnership with the Preserve will be rent paid on a cost per square foot basis inclusive of a contribution toward building maintenance and improvements. The experienced restaurant and/or catering operator may occupy as early as July 15, 2022 and operate the 7,087 sq foot onsite café beginning September 1, 2022.

The RFP packet is only available on LVVWD’s Bonfire Portal which is LVVWD’s solicitation system used for RFP/SOQ/Reverse Auctions. Please find RFP No. 009724 Restaurant or Catering Operator for Springs Preserve Cafe, from the list of current opportunities at the following site: 

https://lvvwd.bonfirehub.com/opportunities.

If you are interested in finding out more, click on the Bonfirehub link above, register, and review the RFP packet. All submittal information needs to be provided in Bonfirehub.

Questions regarding this RFP must be directed to the Bid Contact listed in this RFP.

Welcome New Full Members!

12/23/2021 : Sands Motel - Archana Patel

01/01/2022 : Boulder City Friends of the Library - Sharon Newby

01/05/2022 : Boulder City Soap & Candle Company - Sabrina Russo

Welcome Back Renewed Investors!

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

05/01/1997 : Christian Center Church - Deborah Downs

01/01/2013 : Fox Smokehouse BBQ - Nikki Allen

02/01/2007 : - David Buck

10/12/2019 : Boulder City Company Store - Tara Bertoli

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

12/01/2014 : Boulder Business Development - Walter Stocker

02/01/2007 : The Coffee Cup - Lindsay Stevens

08/01/1990 : Lifestyle Interiors ^ - Lisa Teepen

12/03/2018 : Imagine Communications - Alex Raffi

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

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