Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce

2009 Chamber Tours
Discover Tuscany
Islands of New England

Shades of Ireland
First Tour is Sold Out
Second Tour will be
April 18 - 28, 2009

Note: Air Taxes and Fees/Fuel Surcharges Subject to Increase until paid in full.

2008 Sponsorships
For Information call:
Nancy Pulliam
337-3057

Beginning January 1, 2008
All event ticket fees must be pre-paid or paid at the door of the event. Billing after an event will no longer take place.

Chamber Events 2008

08/20/08 - Current Guidelines & Recommendations for Qualified Retirement Plan Sponsors

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
Call Morales & Associates at 775.825.3001 to register


Guest Speakers: Klaus Placke, Associate Regional Director, US Department of Labor Richard D. Landsberg, JD, LLM, CLU, ChFC, APM, AIF®

Attend this exclusive opportunity to learn what you need to know about 401(k) fiduciary compliance directly from the Department of labor. This is your chance to hear the latest from the DOL face to face, so register quickly since seating is limited.

Sponsored by: Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce and Northern Nevada Human Resource Association

Hosted by: Morales & Associates Details 825-3001

08/21/08 - Business Happy Hour

5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Nevada Credit Union
Members Only - No Charge
RSVP Now!


Dean Heller
Greater Nevada Credit Union
Featuring: Congressman Dean Heller

Meet Anthony Rodriguez, Reno Branch Manager and his staff as they welcome special guest Congressman Dean Heller. Anthony will also briefly discuss "Greater Checking" a new checking account that can earn up to 5% interest. Network and sample appetizers and beverages prepared by Leta Hollis, Owner of ABC Catering. Reminder to bring your Business Cards and take part in a Business Card Raffle for many great prizes.

Please RSVP: Jody 775-337-3056, Geneen 775-337-3044 or click the RSVP button to send an email.

08/28/08 - Public Policy Forum Meeting

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7:30 a.m.

Location: Chamber of Commerce Office - Sierra Nevada Room

Members Only - No Charge
RSVP Now!



The Chamber is strongly supporting the campaign to revitalize our Washoe County Schools. We have already given $5,000 from our PAC account for this important effort. Three Chamber Board members served on the Committee that studied this issue and created this proposal.

Please join us as we learn from Senator Townsend, Perry DiLoreto, and other business leaders of the deplorable conditions in our schools and why we need to VOTE YES ON WCSD-1 this November.

Special Guests: Senator Randolph Townsend, Perry DiLoreto, Chamber Board members and others to discuss the WCSD-1 Ballot Question Campaign

09/04/08 - Business Happy Hour

5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Location: Reno Events Center

Members Only - No Charge
RSVP Now!


Bighorns Sponsored by: Reno Bighorns Basketball



Please RSVP: Jody 775-337-3056, Geneen 775-337-3044 or click the RSVP button to send an email.

09/11/08 - Celebrate Sparks: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Luncheon

11:30 p.m.
Location: John Ascuaga's Nugget Ponderosa Room
Purchase Tickets Now!
Chamber Member
Non-Member



Featuring: Mayor Geno Martini and Councilman Ron Smith

Prepaid reservation recommended:
Chamber members $20
Non-members $25
Day of Event $30

Sponsored by: The CFO Group and Cascades of the Sierra

The CFO Group Inc. Cascades of the Sierra

09/15/08 - Business Success Seminar

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Seminar

Location: TMCC Meadowood Center
(5270 Neil Rd. Reno)

Purchase Tickets Now!
Chamber Member
Non-Member



Topic: You Don't Need to be a Lawyer to Run a Business, But You Need to Know the Law


Qdoba Catering
Lunch Sponsor
Wells Fargo
Executive Series Sponsor
TMCC
Host Sponsor

09/25/08 - Business Happy Hour

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: The Melting Pot
(6950 S. McCarran Blvd.)

Members Only - No Charge
RSVP Now!


10/09/08 - Business Happy Hour

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Nevada Interschoolastic Activities Association
(6950 S. McCarran Blvd.)

Members Only - No Charge
RSVP Now!

10/20/08 - Business Success Seminar

10/20/08

Location: To be announced



Topic: Marketing, Positioning and New Media: Using Them to Enhance Your Business

Instructor: Tim Ruffin, Senior Vice President, Colliers International

Lunch Sponsor: FrontRow Media

10/23/08 - Business Happy Hour

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Data and Voice Integration
(8545 Double R Blvd., Suite 101)

Members Only - No Charge
RSVP Now!


11/06/08 - Business Networking Breakfast

7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Location: Atlantis Casino Resort


Sponsored by: AARP and AT&T

11/10/08 - Business Success Seminar

11/10/08
Location: To be announced


Topic: Best-In-Class Payroll and HR Techniques

Instructor: Sherri Rice, Executive Director, Access to Healthcare Network

Other Instructors to follow

11/20/08 - Business Happy Hour

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Colonial Bank
(2330 S. Virginia Street)

Members Only - No Charge
RSVP Now!


12/05/08 - Support to Service Luncheon

11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location:



Details to be announced.

12/11/08 - Business Happy Hour

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Aevos Office Suites
(10775 Double R Blvd.)

Members Only - No Charge
RSVP Now!


12/15/08 - Business Success Seminar

12/15/08

Location: To be announced



Topic: Developing Your Exit Strategy

Instructor: Scott Wait, CPA of RS Wait, Chtd.

02/06/09 - Directions 2009

7:00 a.m. - Noon

Location: Reno Sparks Convention Center



Directions 2009

Join us for Northern Nevada's largest economic forum, where we will explore some of the most important issues affecting our region's future.

Early bird tickets are only $75 through September 1, 2008. Many new sponsorship opportunities are available!

For more information visit www.directions2009.com



There are a variety of sponsorships available for these events.

Contact Nancy Pulliam, Director, Events & Sponsorships at 337-3057
Email: Nancy@renosparkschamber.org
-or-
Geneen Hutcherson Events Assistant at 337-3044
Email: Geneen@renosparkschamber.org