• The Chamber presents an October trip to London and Paris. Click here for information!
• Applications being accepted for Leadership Reno Sparks 2011. Click here.
• Follow our initiatives, events, and photos on FaceBook. Click here!
• Join us Aug. 5 for a Breakfast with UNR President Milt Glick. Click here.
• Reno-Tahoe International Airport is one of North America's most efficient airports. Visit their site here.
• Visiting our area? Click on About Reno Sparks for visitor info!

Join Us in Boosting Local Businesses and Enhancing Our Economic Vitality

The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce is the region’s leading advocate, champion, and resource for businesses and economic vitality. Sharply focused on the community’s critical priorities, the Chamber engages in policy advocacy and leadership development, while providing business networking and programs aimed at business success. Boost your own business and help us advance our community's economic vitality by calling 775-337-3030.

Your Chamber's achievements include:

Supporting Businesses

• Helped members improve their operations via 23 Business Success Seminars!
• Promoted more than 400 members in "News About Your Fellow Members" weekly communication.
• Provided $48,000 in savings to members through exclusive Office Depot program.
• Empowered 3,500 people at business networking events.
• Worked one-on-one to help members achieve their unique business goals.

Advocating for Businesses and our Economic Vitality

• Testified 48 times during 2009 Legislative session.
• Promoted business competitiveness and economic development through legislative achievements:
  • Helped prevent a 10% increase in workers comp costs.
  • Saved $612 in health premiums for every 4 persons insured, and prevented a flight of physicians out of Nevada, thanks to coalition efforts protecting med-mal reforms.
  • Worked with Highway Users Coalition to enact RTC-5, which combats traffic congestion, and creates 3,000 new jobs.
  • Protected businesses' right to collect outstanding debts. Collaborated to block a weight-distance tax. Helped limit payroll tax hike to 1.17% instead of 2%.
• Co-chaired Reno panel that improved business-license process.
• Connected Chamber members with leading public officials.

Promoting Our Region - Enhancing Our Quality of Life

• Helped UNR win an energy efficiency grant; and City of Reno win a planning grant.
• Partnered with RGJ on the "Thrive" campaign, providing more than $602,000 in free advertising.
• Graduated 35 adults in Leadership Reno Sparks and celebrated program's 25th anniversary. Partnered with WCSD to enhance Youth Leadership program.
• Revitalized the library at Florence Drake School in Sparks through 2009 Leadership class.
• Held programs introducing WCSD Superintendent and TMCC President to community. Working with WCSD and business leaders on rollover bond issue. Awarded several college scholarships.
• Support "Young Professionals Network" with donation and 4 LRS scholarships. Launched FaceBook page with 322 Friends to broaden communications.
• Cleaned neighborhoods on quarterly basis to enhance our environment.