Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Councils

The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce offers a multitude of programs that benefit members and the community. These programs, in their totality, offer a tremendous return on members' investment.

Business Advocacy Council
Council Chair: Grant Sims, CB Richard Ellis
Staff executive: Tray Abney, Director of Government Relations

Government policies have a huge impact on your business. You can't afford not to have a seat at the table. The Chamber is Northern Nevada's leader in advocating pro-growth policies and building coalitions that benefit your business.

Taxes, employment law, education, transportaton, energy supply and safety are just a few of the issues that affect your business.

Call 775-337-3030 and ask to talk to Tray Abneyabout how to get involved and attend our members only Public Policy Forums.

Chamber PAC is the name for the Chamber's Political Action Committee. It solicits and contributes money for candidates and issues that support businesses. You can support our PAC through a voluntary check-off on your annual dues statement!

Events Council
Council Chair: Suzanne Shepherd, Sparks Florist
Staff Executive: Marc De La Torre

The Chamber holds top-quality educational forums on topics like marketing, immigration, exporting and related topics. We offer networking events, the annual Directions Economic Forum, and more.

From social gatherings (networking opportunities!) like the Chamber's annual golf tournament, mixers, and breakfast meetings, to business and educational functions, we offer a full calendar of high-impact events.

See the Chamber Events section for location and date. Don't forget to bring your promotional flyers for the member display table!

Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses seeking exposure to over 2500 local business professionals.

Diplomats
2010 Chair: Linda Carney, United Federal Credit Union
2010 Vice Chair: Bill Riley, Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors

Whether it be welcoming new members, attending ribbon-cuttings to support new businesses, or attending Chamber events,  Being a Diplomat is a great networking opportunity and a fun way to participate in events around the community. Click on the Diplomat link in the right column for more information or call 775-337-3030.

Business Leadership Council
Council Chair: Tania Violette-Brouker, First Independent Bank of Nevada
Staff Executive: Marc De La Torre

More than 800 adults and 450 youth have graduated from Northern Nevada's premier Leadership Reno Sparks program.

The Adult program develops current and future leaders through a comprehensive program designed to increase knowledge and awareness of issues and challenges facing this community. The Youth program provides high school juniors a program of leadership development which increases their knowledge and awareness of local issues through education and community involvement.

The Leadership program is one of the most rewarding and beneficial programs offered through the Reno Sparks Chamber. Chamber members receive a $350 discount on tuition.

More than developing business relationships, and your own personal/professional growth, the friendships that are made will last a lifetime.  Please visit www.leadershiprenosparks.org for applications and/or more information.

Membership Council
Council Chair: Larry Hunt, Bayer Properties, LLC

The Membership Council helps communicate the substantial value of Chamber membership and participation to local businesses, and assists in membership development, as well as quarterly New Member Orientations.

Healthcare Committee
Chair: Valerie Clark, Clark and Associates

This committee plans the Chamber's annual Healthcare Forum and discusses healthcare issues of interest to Chamber members.