Newsletter - 02/23/2024

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!

February we welcomed Great Clips and Edward Jones as new investors!

Community Calendar of Events

Make sure you always know what's happening around town and beyond! Check out the Boulder City Community Calendar and save it to your favorites for easy access! Don't forget, members and investors can list your event for FREE! Reach hundreds of people looking for something to do around town. Advertise open houses, sales, dinner specials, entertainment, events, and more!

Events Calendar

Hoover Dam Charitable Plates 

Just in case you haven't heard, we have our own charitable plate! Proceeds help support tourism in and around Hoover Dam which includes Boulder City. Grab your plate during your next renewal! 

Did you know the Chamber website has a job board?

We want to help you fill your open positions! Submit your job opening to our job board and you can leverage the annual website traffic to post your job opening. We also share current job openings to our social media pages and our newsletter. 

Submit your job openings here!

The Best Dam eGift Card by Yiftee is LIVE

The Boulder City Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome the Best Dam eGift Card. As long as your POS system accepts manual entry, you are able to be a participating business today! 

We are welcoming all Boulder City businesses at this time. The Best Dam Gift Card launched on 6.10.23, opt your business in today to assure your location is included in our launch!

This is a great program for employee recognition as well! Keeps your dollars in the local Boulder City economy AND you're supporting fellow business owners and they are supporting yours! 

Click the image below for details and to get your business signed up! 

*CRITICAL* New Beneficial Ownership Information Required for Most Businesses

In 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act which creates a beneficial ownership information as part of the U.S. government's attempt to make close loop holes in the business sector. This law helps to identify business persons who try to hide or benefit from gains through shell companies or other opaque ownership structures. 

As of January 1, 2024, most all businesses including sole owned LLCs and Corporations are required to file the Beneficial Ownership Information with the Federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Existing businesses have until January 1, 2025 to file their information while brand new businesses formed after January 1, 2024 will have 30 days to file their information. 

There are some businesses that are exempt and you can find more about how to get the Beneficial Ownership Information filed for your business HERE. Small businesses can also monitor FinCEN's website. 

How Social Media Influencers Impact Boulder City

Chances are if you're visiting the Coffee Cup, you may see someone with their phone or a video camera filming themselves and talking to their screen. They are more than likely a social media influencer sharing their experience with their followers all around the world. Influencers are the new word of mouth marketing and can have a positive impact on your business. 

The Chamber fields calls and visitors from influencers frequently thanks to the network of partnerships with various travel organizations. Influencers reach out to get an idea of things to do and places to visit in Boulder City. They sometimes already have an idea of where they want to go, but the Chamber helps to direct them to high places of interest. 

Here are some stats on recent visits from influencers:

Thrillist - Enjoy Small Town Nevada Just 30 Minutes Outside Las Vegas

Men's Journal - The Perfect 3-Day Weekend in Las Vegas: Bright Lights, Desert Adventure, and Super Bowl Mania

Bike Mag - Destination: Las Vegas, NV

These combined blogger articles had over 14,000,000 impressions on the web and mentioned several of our local Boulder City businesses. We are grateful for these vloggers and bloggers who highlight Boulder City so others can appreciate the beauty and serenity the way we do! 

What can you do as a business owner? Ask your customers where they found you or how they stumbled upon your business. You'll not only get to know them but also where your customers are coming from!

Lake Mead National Recreation Area Partnership Summit

Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Get Outdoors Nevada, and the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce are pleased to request your attendance at the inaugural Partnership Summit on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Our very own Jill Lagan will be moderating the Business panel. 

This panel-style event will gather policy experts, business leaders, academics, conservationists, Tribal Nations, and other public land management partners to engage in robust conversations on shared interests, challenges, best practices, and opportunities which support and sustain outdoor recreation for future generations.

Click here for more information including date, time, and location as well as where to RSVP. 



Boulder City Business Happenings 

Do you have something happening in YOUR business? Send it over by the 20th of the month to monica@bouldercitychamber.com and we'll get it highlighted in this section! We want to help you tell your story!

Cyber Security Webinar March 27 - Eric Shamo, owner of Cybersmart LLC is hosting a Zoom Cyber Security event on March 27. You'll meet Eric and learn how to backup your important data and how to protect yourselves and your business from cyber threats. If you store any sensitive information, you'll want to attend this free workshop. Register to save your spot here. 

Nevada's Office of Small Business Advocacy's newsletter is out and has some great information and resources for small business. Several upcoming events like community chat with Nevada's Lieutenant Governer's office and Vendor Opportunities at the Las Vegas Bluegrass festival. Get signed up so you don't miss a thing!

Bullet Train Restaurant almost ready for opening - Railroad Pass has announced their newest restaurant Bullet Train will be opening soon! Serving delicious meals in a family friendly atmosphere, Bullet Train is set to revolutionize the dining experience in South Henderson and Boulder City. 

Dam Proud, Boulder City's LGBTQ+ group) is organizing two community efforts and are looking for anyone who would like to participate. The first one is an Emergency Aid Food Drive. EA is in high need for canned tuna, canned chili, jarred spaghetti sauce, and oils (canola, olive, vegetable). The next one is the Lake Mead Great American Cleanup. It begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday March 9 and involves picking up trash at Boulder Beach. If you want to participate, you must send an email to Brynn at damproudbc@gmail.com and they can get you registered.

The Big Clean is happening this year March 30 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Opportunity Village will be providing secure off-site document shredding (max of 4 boxes per vehicle), Goodwill will be on hand accepting household items, clothing, and small furniture items (no sofas, no appliances), Boulder City Animal Shelter will be accepting pet supplies and food for homeless pets, Boulder City Police Department will be accepting expired medication (no needles, medicine bottles or liquids), Boulder City Library will be accepting books, DVDs/CDs and Legos, and BC Waste Free will be accepting recycling, household trash, chemicals, batteries, tires (4 max), yard debris, and fluorescent light bulbs. As a reminder, the Big Clean is only for Boulder City residents and businesses. 

Welcome new paid investors - Last 30 days

01/30/2024 : Boating Lake Mead - Robert Sandoval

01/31/2024 : Vivint - I do everything - Mark Norman

02/06/2024 : The Silver State Stitch Shop - Jessica Whittaker

02/07/2024 : Black Mountain Garage Doors - Dave Whiteman

02/14/2024 : - Lola Edwards

02/20/2024 : Law Office of Christopher Tilman - christopher tilman

02/20/2024 : Dam Proud - devon tilman

Welcome back renewed investors - Last 30 days

03/01/2014 : China Bistro-Asian Fusion - Mei Yan Lin

03/15/2023 : ISR Boulder City - Lynette Porter

02/01/2007 : - Dorothy Helm

01/27/2022 : Evolution Expeditions - Sean Herr

10/20/2020 : The Vanity Aesthetics & Nail Boutique - Kristen Byers

02/01/2010 : Get Noticed Advertising - Steven Torti

02/13/2023 : Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC - Joseph Benson

02/01/2013 : Jack's Place - Samantha Gavalas

03/07/2017 : Red Mountain Realty LLC - Tiffany Martin

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

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

11/13/2017 : LV Wedding Connection - Joni & John Graham

04/04/2023 : Ninth Island Gourmet LLC. - Brian Sumagit

03/13/2022 : Cards o' Glee LLC - Nicole Twardzik

02/16/2022 : First Choice Tree Service, Inc. - John Arroyo

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

09/01/2012 : Loop Custom Cyclery - Don Sanders