Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Events

07/20/09 - Business Success Seminar

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1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Chamber Board Room
1 E. 1st St. 16th Floor, Reno

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Limited Seating!

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

07/29/09 - Business Happy Hour - Northern Nevada Hopes

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

Location: Northern Nevada Hopes
467 Ralston Ave., Reno Map it!

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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.

07/30/09 - Annual Championship Golf Tournament

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7:00 a.m. Check-in/Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Location: LakeRidge Golf Course

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

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08/05/09 - Business Successs Seminar

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1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Chamber Board Room
1 E. 1st St. 16th Floor, Reno

Members Only
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Limited Seating!

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

08/19/09 – Business Networking Breakfast – Dr. Sheehan, President, TMCC

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7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Location: To be announced

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.

08/19/09 - Business Successs Seminar

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1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Chamber Board Room
1 E. 1st St. 16th Floor, Reno

Members Only
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Limited Seating!

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

08/26/09 - Business Happy Hour - Greater Nevada Credit Union

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

Location: Greater Nevada Credit Union
6745 Sierra Center Parkway, Reno Map it!

Members Only
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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.

09/30/09 - Business Happy Hour - Cascades of the Sierra

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

Location: Cascades of the Sierra
275 Neighborhood Way, Spanish Springs Map it!

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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.

10/08/09 - Healthcare Reform - What is it? How does it affect me?

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7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Grand Sierra Resort
Reno Ballroom

Tickets $15

Speaker agenda will be announced soon.

Sponosrships and Exhibit space available.

10/28/09 - Business Happy Hour - Instant Sign Center

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

Location: Instant Sign Center
770 Smithridge Dr. #100, Reno Map it!

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Host: Instant Sign Center

11/19/09 - Business Happy Hour - Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada

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

Location: Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada
605 Washington St., Reno Map it!

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Host: Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada

12/17/09 - Business Happy Hour - Front Row Media

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

Location: Jungle Vino
246 W 1st St., Reno Map it!

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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.

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