Chamber Events

Presented by: Idora Silver, CEO
I Silver Management Group, Inc.

DEALING WITH THE TIMES OF OUR LIVES: TIME MANAGEMENT AND STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR TODAY’S BUSINESS PERSON.

High-achieving people treat times as a rare resource and value it accordingly.  Learning to manage time makes us more efficient and less stressed in the short run, and more balanced and successful in the long run.  In this seminar you will learn how to:

• Find ways to overcome procrastination
• Manage time-wasting interruptions
• Make meetings productive and efficient
• Recognize the physical, mental, emotional, and social symptoms of stress
• Thrive in an oxymoronic world
• Value the gift of adversity

Host: Northern Nevada Hopes

Northern Nevada Hopes is an HIV regional, non-profit outpatient clinic and social service agency providing a comprehensive array of services to help Nevadans infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Our company was formed in 1998 and encompasses all of Nevada, except the four counties surrounding Las Vegas. In addition to HIV/AIDS services and primary care to over 700 participants and their families, located over a 50,000 square mile area, we provide HIV meds to those who cannot afford them or do not have insurance (80% of our clients) to meet the $2,000 to $2,400 per month medication costs.

Sponsored by: Saint Mary's, Cascades of the Sierra, NV Energy

Presented by: Idora Silver, CEO
I Silver Management Group, Inc.

PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS FOR TODAY’S BUSINESS PERSON: HOW TO INCREASE PROFITS THROUGH INCREASED VISIBILITY AND CREDIBILITY.

Business people need to be able to speak publicly in a variety of settings in order to sell their products, services, and ideas.  In this seminar you will learn how to:

• Describe three ways to reduce speech apprehension
• Use the mind map technique to quickly develop impactful content
• Use your voice in a variety of ways to enhance credibility and interest
• Handle questions and hecklers without becoming defensive
• Demonstrate to your audience the use of ethos, pathos and logos

Higher Education – TMCC: Its Challenges and Accomplishments in a Time of Uncertainty

Learn how TMCC is meeting the challenge of increasing its college-going rates while making sure students are better prepared for success. In addition, information will be provided on the collaborative efforts underway to meet the needs of a prepared workforce, especially with green initiatives. Finally, discover how TMCC will accomplish more with less funding.

Presented by: Idora Silver, CEO
I Silver Management Group, Inc.

CUSTOMERS, CLIENTS, AND COLLEAGUES - GETTING THE BEST OUT OF EVERYONE: ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR DEALING WITH THE DIFFICULT, THE DISTRAUGHT, AND THE DEMANDING.

Quality communication requires that business people learn how to "make a point without making an enemy." We need to be able to deal with a wide range of people in a variety of settings, some involving anger, fear, disappointment, and other emotions. In this seminar you will learn to:

• View customer service complaints as a gift
• Deal with angry, disruptive, emotional people
• Gain the trust of your customers, clients, and colleagues
• Disagree without being disagreeable
• Why customer service training alone will not work in your business

Host: Greater Nevada Credit Union

Be Part of Something Greater

Why join Greater Nevada? Because it's the only way to become a member — and owner — of northern Nevada's largest credit union. Plus, Greater Nevada offers you complete financial services for all your needs, including mortgage, insurance, investment and small business products.

Host: Cascades of the Sierra

Cascades of the Sierra, a resort-style continuing care campus, featuring breathtaking, panoramic views of the Sierra foothills and an elegant lifestyle. The community offers residents resort-style amenities and services, including a large health and fitness center with state-of-the-art facilities.  Cascades of the Sierra includes 120-retirement living, 96-assisted living and 24-memory care apartments.

Please join us for an evening of networking, hors d’oeuvres and cheer.

Tickets $15

Speaker agenda will be announced soon.

Sponosrships and Exhibit space available.

Host: Instant Sign Center

Host: Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada

Host: Front Row Media

FrontRow Media invites you the last Business Happy Hour of 2009!

We would like to Thank the Chamber and all it's members for helping us have such a great year.

Gather, mingle and celebrate with Wine/Beer and appetizers, courtesy of FrontRow Media, in one of Reno’s finest wine bars, Jungle Vino.