Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce

Press Releases

Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce To Announce “Diplomat of the Quarter” at August 5 Breakfast
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (07-28-10) – The Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce will present its “Diplomat of the Quarter” Award for the second quarter at its Business Networking Breakfast on Thursday, August 5, at 7:30 a.m. at the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom on the UNR Campus.

Kara Player Joins Board of Directors of Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (07-20-10) – The Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce announced that Kara Player has been elected to the Chamber’s Board of Directors as the Liaison from the Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network (YPN).

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce To Hold “Member Orientation” At Scheels on July 15; Open to Members and Non-Members
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (07-02-10) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce today announced it is holding a “Member Orientation,” open to members and non-members on July 15 at Scheels from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

County Fiscal Year Starts July 1; County Officials to Hold Q&A Session with Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce June 30
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (06-29-10) – Washoe County’s new fiscal year begins on July 1. On June 30 at 7:30 a.m. at Harrah’s Reno, the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce will host a question-and-answer session with County Commission Chair David Humke and County Manager Katy Simon.

Reno Sparks Chamber “Business Networking Breakfast” &A Session with County Officials
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (06-14-10) –The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce’s next “Business Networking Breakfast” on June 30 will feature a question-and-answer session with County Commission Chair David Humke and County Manager Katy Simon.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Awards Scholarships to Two Area High School Students
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (05-27-10) –The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, northern Nevada’s largest business organization, has awarded college scholarships to two area high school students.

Boisson Joins Reno Sparks Chamber as Membership Director
Tulman Elevated to Associate Director of Membership

For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (05-27-10) –The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce has hired veteran marketing executive Bob Boisson as Director of Membership Development.

Reno Sparks Chamber, School District Leadership Program Gets Rave Reviews
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (05-13-10) –The results are in and students who participated in a spring semester leadership development program gave it high marks.

Reno Sparks Chamber Endorses Heller, Krolicki, Kieckhefer, Carter, Kirner, and Zadra for June 8 Primary
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (05-06-10) –The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the following candidates for the June 8 primary ballot.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Brings Back its Candidates Forum and Reception
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (04-15-10) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, northern Nevada’s largest business organization, will hold a Candidates Forum and Reception on May 4.

Reno Sparks Chamber to Present Agenda for Economic Vitality, Bipartisan SAGE Book, to Political Candidates
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (04-01-10) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, northern Nevada’s largest business group, has begun sharing the business community’s policy priorities with 2010 political candidates, in the form of two key resources.

De La Torre Joins Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce As Director of Events and Leadership
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (03-23-10) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, northern Nevada’s largest business organization, announced today that Marc De La Torre has joined the Chamber as Director of Events and Leadership.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (03-01-10) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce today welcomed 13 new members that joined the Chamber in February.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 16 New Members
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (02-03-10) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce today welcomed 16 new members that joined the Chamber in January.

Reno Sparks Chamber Announces its 2010 Board of Directors
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (01-14-10) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, Northern Nevada’s largest business organization, today introduced its 2010 Board of Directors at the organization’s annual Chair’s Luncheon.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 18 New Members
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (01-05-10) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce today welcomed 18 new members that have joined the Chamber.

Jeff Griffin to Receive Civic Leader of the Year Award at Chair’s Luncheon of Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce on January 13
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (01-04-10) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2010 Raymond I. Smith Civic Leader of the Year Award is Jeff Griffin.

Vassiliadis To Address Annual Luncheon on Jan. 13
Simmons To Assume Chair of Reno Sparks Chamber

For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (12-15-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce on January 13 will hold its Annual Chair Luncheon to welcome 2010 Chair, Mary Simmons (NV Energy) and to introduce the organization’s 2010 Board of Directors.

President of Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to Address Directions 2010
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (11-18-09) – Dean Schultz, the highly respected president of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, will speak at Directions 2010, set for Wednesday, February 10 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 29 More New Members
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (11-4-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce today welcomed 29 more members that joined the Chamber in October.

Senior Wall Street Journal Economics Writer and Television News Commentator Headlines Directions 2010
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (10-28-09) – Stephen Moore, senior economics writer for the Wall Street Journal, and frequent commentator on Fox News, CNBC and CNN, will headline Directions 2010, set for Wednesday, February 10 in Reno, Nevada.

Reno Sparks Chamber Applauds Employment Security Council for Maintaining Current Unemployment Tax Rate
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (10-06-09) – Today, the Nevada Employment Security Council voted unanimously to maintain the current unemployment insurance tax rate, which averages 1.33% of taxable payroll, through 2010.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 20 New Members
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (10-01-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce today welcomed 20 new members that joined the Chamber in September.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program Accepting Applications for 2010
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (09-21-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce announced today that applications are being accepted for the Leadership Reno Sparks 2010 adult and youth programs.

School District and Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce to Announce Youth Leadership Program Partnership on September 11
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (09-08-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, northern Nevada’s largest business organization, and the Washoe County School District will jointly announce a Youth Leadership Program Partnership on Friday, September 11.

Reno Sparks Chamber to Provide Free Seminar on Affordable Energy Efficiency for Businesses Sep. 16
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (09-01-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce will offer a free Business Success Seminar on energy efficiency for businesses.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 27 New Members
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (09-01-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, northern Nevada’s largest business organization, today welcomed 27 new and reinstated members that joined the Chamber in August.

Reno Sparks Chamber Applauds County Commission for Giving Final Approval to 3,000 Jobs, Road Improvements
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (08-25-09) – Moments ago, the Washoe County Commission unanimously approved the county ordinance that will implement the will of the voters and the Nevada State Legislature.

School Trustees to Introduce New Superintendent at Reno Sparks Chamber Breakfast on Sept. 11
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (08-24-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, northern Nevada’s largest business group, will hold a Business Networking Breakfast on Sep. 11 featuring the new WCSD Superintendent, Dr. Heath Morrison.

Reno Sparks Chamber Praises Continued Government Efforts to Collaborate on Services
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (08-17-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, northern Nevada’s largest business organization, has appeared before several government bodies to urge continued efforts toward shared government services in instances where such services can be delivered more efficiently.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 24 New Members
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (08-04-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce today welcomed 24 new and reinstated members in July.

Reno Sparks Chamber Applauds Government Efforts to Collaborate on Services
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (07-17-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, northern Nevada’s largest business organization, applauds the Reno City Council for moving forward with efforts to deliver government services more efficiently through collaboration or consolidation.

Reno Sparks Chamber Golf Tournament Proceeds to Benefit Chamber, Leadership and Youth Programs
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (07-16-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual golf tournament sponsored by Saint Mary’s.

Event to Address Challenges and Accomplishments in a Time of Uncertainty for Higher Education
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (07-15-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Business Networking Breakfast on August 19 featuring TMCC President, Dr. Maria Sheehan.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 20 New Members
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (07-02-09) – “We warmly welcome our newest members to Northern Nevada’s largest business organization, and strongly encourage our community to do business with them,” said Doug Kurkul, the Chamber's CEO.

Mayor Bob Cashell and Reno redevelopment Agency Administrator Mark Lewis to Address Future Projects Planned Across Reno
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (06-18-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce and the City of Reno will be presenting Reno Renaissance, a luncheon celebrating the positive changes happening in Reno.

Exhibitors Line Up to Become Part of Reno Renaissance Featuring Mayor Bob Cashell
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (06-09-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce and the City of Reno will be presenting Reno Renaissance, a luncheon celebrating the positive changes happening in Reno.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 34 New Members
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (06-02-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, northern Nevada’s largest business organization, today announced that 34 new members have joined the Chamber.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 15 New Members in April
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (05-05-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, northern Nevada's largest business organization, today announced that 15 new members joined the Chamber in April.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Announces Trips to Costa Rica, Croatia and Cape Cod
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (04-08-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce today announced three tour packages to destinations in the U.S. and abroad for Chamber members, friends and guests.

Reno Sparks Chamber Announces the Selection of Lesley Pittman to PAC
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (03-30-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, Northern Nevada’s largest business organization, today announces the addition of Nevada businesswoman Lesley Pittman to its Political Action Committee board.

Reno Sparks Chamber Testifies 12 Times During Early Weeks of Legislature
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (03-18-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, northern Nevada’s largest business organization, has testified 12 times during the early weeks of the Legislative session.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Launches “Blogging the Legislature”
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (02-26-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, Northern Nevada’s largest business organization, has launched “Blogging the Legislature,” a new blog that will highlight events of the 2009 Nevada Legislature that affect the business community as they happen.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 19 New Members
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (02-04-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, northern Nevada’s largest business organization, today announced that 19 new members joined the Chamber in January.

Leadership Reno Sparks Kicked Off Its 25th Year With An Overnight Retreat
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (01-29-09) – Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Program is ringing in its 25th year of identifying and developing community leaders. The Class of 2009 met for the first time at the annual overnight retreat held January 22 & 23.

Reno Sparks Chamber Urges Legislature to Implement Long-Term Spending Reforms
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (01-16-09) –The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, Northern Nevada’s largest business organization, applauds Governor Gibbons for the steps he has taken to deal with this unprecedented budget crisis.

Governor Jim Gibbons to Address Chamber Public Policy Forum
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (01-08-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Governor Jim Gibbons will address members of the Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce at a members-only Public Policy Forum on January 27th.

Butler, Rickey to Speak at Meet The Manager Dinner
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (01-06-09) – On Wednesday, Jan. 21, fans will have their first chance to interact with Reno Aces skipper Brett Butler when the Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce and the Reno Aces partner for its Meet the Manager dinner, to be held at the Reno Ballroom.

Fred Davis to Be Honored Posthumously at Chair’s Luncheon
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (01-06-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2009 Raymond I. Smith Civic Leader of the Year Award is the late Fred Davis.

Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon on January 15
For Immediate Release – Reno, NV (01-05-09) – The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce on January 15 will hold its Annual Chairman’s Luncheon.