Beer, wine, and light snacks will be served at the event.

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Southern Nevada Joins Forces With Lexicon Bank to
Celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month

The Community Business Lender and Women’s Business Group will Co-host a Networking Event at the Bank’s Branch
in Tivoli Village Featuring a Panel of Extraordinary Las Vegas Business Women

LAS VEGAS, September 2022--- Lexicon Bank, Nevada’s community-focused banking partner, is teaming up with the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Southern Nevada for the second year, to celebrate women-owned businesses in honor of National Women’s Small Business Month on Monday, October 3rd from 5:30- 7:00pm. The two will host a networking event focused on empowering growth and feature a Q&A panel with remarkable Las Vegas women business leaders. The event will be held at Lexicon Bank in Tivoli Village. Tickets are available for $15 here, and all proceeds will be donated to Lexicon Bank’s October Community Spotlight, Spread the Word Nevada. The last day to register is September 28th.

Event panelist include:

● Ruth Furman - Founder of ImageWorlds Communications

○ Ruth Furman is the founder of ImageWords Communications, a Marketing and PR firm that has worked with clients across all industries, including retail, home improvement, design, construction, commercial real estate, health care, fitness and more. She describes herself as having the curiosity of a journalist, the enthusiasm of a publicist, and the strategic mind of a marketing consultant. She has been honored with several awards, and loves working with clients to enter them into different awards competitions. As a communications consultant and master connector, Ms. Furman’s greatest joy in life is helping individuals and brands shine brighter by amplifying their stories and connecting them to opportunities, and to each other.

● Tachelle Lawson - Founder of FIG Strategy & Consulting (FIG)

○ TaChelle Lawson is the Founder and Visionary of FIG Strategy & Consulting (FIG). Her experience in DEI, brand strategy, national event marketing, and business consulting positioned her to create a firm built on talent, not titles. TaChelle has consulted with non-profits that service underprivileged teens, victims of domestic violence and has volunteered in nursing homes that care for elders diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia. She has been featured in local magazines such as Vegas Inc., Review Journal, Luxury, and others in addition to national spotlights such as Black News Network, SWAAY and others for her commitment to the Las Vegas hospitality community and racial equality in the workplace. Due to her unshakable ability to inspire and tell it like it is, TaChelle has been sought out to facilitate thought leadership discussions with C-suite executives regarding the importance of cultural diversity (particularly with black women) in branding.

● Jacki Miller - CFO of Smart City Networks and Smart City Telecom & Co-Founder of Cast Wines

○ Jacki Miller is the Chief Financial Officer of both Smart City Networks and Smart City Telecom. In addition to her role at Smart City, Miller and her husband John co-founded Cast Wines. Currently, she oversees Smart City’s finance, accounting and human resources departments as well as legal & regulatory for Smart City’s telecommunications business. She has provided impressive leadership for technology, tourism, and hospitality businesses throughout her career. Ms. Miller is a trustee and treasurer for Collaboration Center Foundation, which serves children and adults with disabilities in Southern Nevada. She serves as Advancement Chair for her son’s Boy Scout Troop and was also treasurer and a past President of the Notre Dame Club of Las Vegas. Jacki is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Nevada and has served on the board of the Las Vegas Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) since 2013, as well as having served as the FEI Chapter President in 2015 and 2017.

● Wendi Schweigart - Founder of Project Marilyn & Director of Marketing at NDL Group Inc.

○ Wendi Schweigart is the Founder of Project Marilyn, Inc. and the Director of Marketing at her family construction company, NDL Group, Inc. Wendi founded Project Marilyn, named after her mother who passed from cancer in 2011, in April of 2019 after reading an article about Period Poverty in a magazine. Wendi joined NDL Group, Inc. as the Director of Marketing in 2017, and she brings with her 20 plus years in the Commercial Real Estate field. Wendi is passionate about issues involving women as well as raising awareness for cancer research and support. She aspires to be a steward of her community and be able to show the rest of the world how big of a heart her hometown of Las Vegas has. She serves on the Board of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) as well as on the Southern Nevada Leadership Board of the American Cancer Society.

● Stacy Watkins - President & CEO of Lexicon Bank

○ Stacy Watkins has served as President & CEO at Lexicon Bank since 2020. As a seasoned Banking Executive, Ms. Watkins brings to Lexicon Bank over 28 years of experience in Banking with 25 years spent in management and 18 years in a Regional Management level position. Stacy is a past recipient of Real Vegas Magazine Women Who Wow 2022, Las Vegas Woman Fearless Females, Las Vegas Business Press Women Who Mean Business, and Vegas Inc.’s Top 40 Under 40. In her free time, Ms. Watkins is an extremely active leader in the Southern Nevada community serving as a previous Chairman of the Board for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada and currently serves as Co-Chair of the Capital Campaign, Family Gifts Division. Stacy also introduced Lexicon Bank’s Community Spotlight Program, a monthly initiative to highlight local nonprofit organizations making a difference in the community.

The panel will be moderated by Mindy Kermes, Lexicon Bank VP, Sr. Relationship Manager, as well as Sonia Petkewich, NAWBO President, and CEO of Taurean Consulting Group.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a book in support of Spread the Word Nevada, a local nonprofit that strives to support at-risk children in Nevada by providing them reading materials as well as volunteering in schools to help teach children literacy skills. Each book will receive a raffle ticket that will be entered into a drawing at the end of the night for a chance to win incredible prizes. There is no limit to the number of books each attendee can bring.

Eligible books include: New and gently used books and Pre-K - 5th grade reading levels are preferred. Ineligible books include: Encyclopedias, Coloring Books, and books with the library Dewey Decimal tags on them.

“We are excited to partner with NAWBO to celebrate the incredible at women in our community,” said Stacy Watkins, Lexicon Bank President & CEO. “Women-owned and operated businesses are an essential part of our community that contribute significantly to our economy and are powerful contributors to gender equality.”

Topics discussed will include growing and financing your business, managing work-life balance, and empowering other female business owners and leaders.

"We are very excited to partner with our corporate partner, Lexicon Bank, to celebrate women-owned businesses,” said Sonia Petkewich, NAWBO Southern Nevada Chapter President. "There is so much experience and strength in our chapter which is only enhanced with local partners like Lexicon Bank.”

The event will be limited to 40 attendees. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. Learn more and register HERE.

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ABOUT LEXICON BANK

Founded in 2019, Lexicon Bank is Nevada’s community-focused banking partner. Lexicon Bank provides private, personal, comprehensive banking services to business and personal banking customers, placing an emphasis on creating and nurturing a long-term relationship. By providing personalized services to all customers, Lexicon Bank helps to foster Southern Nevada’s communities – ultimately helping to grow and develop Las Vegas local businesses. The bank is redefining banking as it should be in the Las Vegas Valley and Southern Nevada by creating a private bank for small businesses no matter the size. Lexicon Bank is located in Tivoli Village at 330 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 150. The bank is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, and can be reached by phone at (702) 780-7700 or online at lexiconbank.com. Lexicon Bank is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

Follow us on social media at @lexiconbank on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and on Facebook at facebook.com/LexiconBank.

ABOUT NAWBO SOUTHERN NEVADA

The National Association of Women Business Owners Southern Nevada works to connect women to the resources, people, information and organizations that can help them achieve their personal, business and political goals.

Founded in 1975 by a group of like-minded businesswomen to serve as the voice of women business owners and advocate on behalf of their entrepreneurial interests, NAWBO is proud to carry on that legacy and serve as the collective voice for women entrepreneurs of this generation and the next in the Nation’s Capital and state capitals across the country. NAWBO Southern Nevada member businesses range in size from sole proprietorship to those with hundreds of employees and represent a variety of industries.

Media Contact

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Revenue Media Group
p: 702-553-9592
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Members, join the HCC Ambassadors for a 30-Day Goal Getter Challenge! Get ready to create a clear and obtainable goal to support business growth and networking.

You'll create a partnership with a fellow chamber member known as your P.A.C.T. Partner.

You'll have four weekly check-in calls with your P.A.C.T. Partner and HCC Ambassador to hold accountability and provide support.

You will be invited to join a Facebook group that will provide you with journaling, meditation, reading suggestions, and encouragement.

At the end of the challenge, we will gather once more to celebrate YOU and your accomplishments!

Learn more and sign up at https://www.clearlydriven.net/hccgoalgetterchallenge.

Our Annual Awards Dinner reflects on the year of accomplishments and celebrates our core values: innovation, leadership, partnership, and job creation. We will recognize some of the companies and individuals helping to further community and economic development in Southern Nevada. The night will also bring together some of the businesses that are expanding in the region and helping to create jobs and diversify our economic tax base.

     

Sign up today for the HCC’s Business Speed Networking Event! Let us help you connect with other HCC members to grow your business, develop new leads, and maximize your chamber membership.

Zoom breakout rooms will be utilized to facilitate the speed networking experience, allowing you the opportunity to meet many individuals from different industries during the course of the 60 minutes.

Registration Fee: 
Member: Complimentary 
Non Member: $15.00
Space is limited, register today!

If you are not a member and you are interested in learning more about the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and/or attending this event, please contact our Membership Department 702-565-8951.

                             

• Learn the nuts and bolts of a successful social media strategy to position your brand for success.
• Receive tools to establish yourself as an expert in your field.
• Access tips to provide value that will increase your social media following.
• Gain actionable takeaways across content, storytelling, strategy, engagement and more.

Laurie Mann
CEO

Registration Fee:
HCC Members: $15.00
Non-Members: $30.00

If you are not a member of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and are interested in learning more please contact our Membership Department at 702-565-8951.

Roadmap To Success Series Sponsored By:

 

Join us for small group networking with fellow HCC ladies and receive a golf lesson by Tiger Lily, PGA at the beautiful Chimera Golf Club. After golf, enjoy mingling, appetizers and happy hour drinks. In this lesson, you will learn how to hit your hybrid clubs further and consistently. All golf levels are welcome!

3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Registration & Networking
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Lesson & Contests
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Networking, Happy Hour & Appetizers

HCC Members Only Event: $60
Space is Limited, Register Today!

Thank you to our Event Sponsors:

A fun lead-up to Halloween, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada is hosting the return of its Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tournament on Saturday Oct. 15 and Sunday Oct. 16, 2022 at the Santa Fe Station Bowling Center. Participants can choose from two sessions on Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday bowling is noon to 2 p.m.

"The Boo-A-Thon is a great company team-building activity that helps us raise needed funds in an entertaining way to support financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurial programs for more than 20,000 K-12 students," said Michelle Jackson, president and CEO of the nonprofit Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada. "This event has always generated a lot of laughs for employee teams and also family and friend groups, and has been successful for Junior Achievement."

Boo-A-Thon is a day of fun and festivities where participants can show off their bowling tricks and treats. Bowlers put together a five-person team and raise at least $100 per person from friends, family, neighbors, colleagues and acquaintances. Teams are encouraged to wear costumes for chances to win best team and individual costume prizes. Prizes also will be awarded for lane decoration, top individual bowler, and top individual and team fundraiser. Participants can purchase raffle tickets for more chances at winning prizes and bid on silent auction items.

Junior Achievement will provide all of the fundraising tools to help individuals and teammates reach and exceed donation goals. There is a $20 registration fee for all bowlers, which includes unlimited bowling for two hours, shoes, pizza, soda, and the chance to win fabulous prizes.

Once a team has registered, participants can create their individual and team fundraising pages.

Current sponsors are: Nevada State Bank, KPMG, Ernst & Young, Martin Harris Construction and

Bank of Nevada. Other sponsorship opportunities are also available, starting at $500.

The Santa Fe Station Bowling Center is located at 4949 N. Rancho Road.

For more information about the Junior Achievement Boo-A-Thon, visit the event link or contact Will Abbott at 702-214-0500.

About Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada

Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, Inc. is dedicated to providing financial education to K-12 students with age-appropriate virtual and live curriculum that spans from budget management to economic principals, workforce skills and credit. Founded locally in 1996, the local nonprofit organization has reached more than 450,000 students in the Las Vegas area with the help of 285 businesses and 6,800 business role models. For more information, call 702-214-0500.

Junior Achievement's goal is to prepare young people by teaching financial literacy giving them the tools to be successful in life. We welcome everyone to volunteer with us. We train all volunteers prior to your scheduled volunteer date!

Contact Shanice Stevens at shanice.stevens@ja.org to signup and questions.

As a volunteer, you will be teaching 5 lessons in one day.
All lessons and activities are provided with step-by-step instructions.

Junior Achievement’s programs bring volunteers from the community to inspire young people to dream big, reach their potential, how to be smart with their money, think like entrepreneurs and get ready for the workforce.

Program Themes:

Kindergarten "Ourselves" introduces making choices on saving, sharing, and giving. 1st grade "Our Families" discusses the role of families in the local economy, along with needs and wants.

2nd grade "Our Community" examines responsibilities and economic opportunities available in a community. Learning about taxes and voting.

3rd grade "Our City" considers economic development, local businesses, and career opportunities. Learn about city zoning and starting a business plan to open a restaurant.

4th grade "Our Region" features how entrepreneurs use resources in their region to sell their services or goods to their customers.

5th grade "Our Nation" learns about human, natural, and capital resources, resumes and mock interviews, as well as U.S. business operations and economic issues.

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Are you a new member? A new representative to your company? Or, looking to learn more about your membership with the Henderson Chamber of Commerce? No matter the reason, we encourage you to attend our New Member Briefing. There is also a networking portion that takes place during the meeting.

Thank you to our Event Sponsors:

A Special Gift Can Make All the Difference

In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on October 20, Roseman University of Health Sciences will present “Seeing Inside the Human Body: Innovations and Advances in Imaging and Radiology,” a deep dive into how advances in radiology are providing early detection of diseases that impact women. 

Presenting is Dr. Aanshu Shah, Steinberg’s Director of Women’s Imaging. Shah will share how imaging and radiology, including mammography, are among the most effective preventative tools in medicine’s arsenal to protect women.  

Welcome ghouls and goblins to our second annual Boo Bash!

We have some new and returning projects for our Boo Bash this year!

There are THREE packages with the options of adding on certain projects to add-on to each package (while quantities last).

All add-on items are first come, first served. Call to request add-on – (702) 478 -8413.


Package 1 – $25 – Deposit $15

Haunted House

BOO! Cutout


Package 2 – $30 – Deposit $15

Pumpkin Blocks (Set of Two)

Ceramic Pumpkin


Package 3 – $40 – Deposit $20 – Call to reserve half hour time slot for splatter pumpkin.

Trick or Treat Bag

Splatter Pumpkin


Add-On Items (While items last)

BOO! – $10

Ceramic Pumpkin – $5

**Each ticket price is listed with each package. There is a deposit required to reserve your spot, also listed next to the package. The remaining balance will be paid the day of the event. The deposit is non-refundable.**

https://henderson.pinspiration.com/events/boo-bash-4/

• Learn about various cost-benefit analysis methods
• Understand building related costs and how to evaluate energy efficiency projects
• Review current online tools
• Explore energy-saving measures and project ideas
• Discover what incentives are available for your business
• Get access to the resources you need to start a project today

• Learn about various cost-benefit analysis methods
• Understand building related costs and how to evaluate energy efficiency projects
• Review current online tools
• Explore energy-saving measures and project ideas
• Discover what incentives are available for your business
• Get access to the resources you need to start a project today

S.A.F.E. House's first annual Halloween Carnival will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Sunset Station Hotel & Casino in their "Sunset Room" conference/banquet hall. Festivities begin at 6:00pm and end at 8:30pm. This is an all-ages event that includes food, games, and a costume contest. There will even be an ice cream bar! 

S.A.F.E. House is committed to stopping domestic violence and together, as a community, we can make that happen. Each year, we help more than 3,000 women, men, and children by providing safe shelter, food, clothing, counseling, advocacy, and education services. All of our services are free for victim-survivors and their children. Our work is made possible through the generosity of individuals and companies. Attending our Halloween Carnival is an excellent way to have fun with your family, while at the same time helping those most in need!

We welcome you to join us in stopping the abuse by attending our first annual Halloween Carnival, which will help us raise funds for S.A.F.E. House, while enjoying a fun family outing at the same time! Check out our programs and services at www.safehousenv.org.

If you are victim a domestic violence, or know somebody who needs help, please call our 24 hour crisis hotline at 702-564-3227.