Business 101 is a luncheon series designed to help VYP members develop their professional skills and business insight. Each Business 101 covers a specific business topic and features an expert or panel sharing their experience and expertise on various business topics.

Past sessions include:

• “How to Work with the Media to Promote & Grow Your Business”, featuring guest panelists:
  • Edward Lawrence, Reporter Channel 8
  • Jeff Simpson, Business Editor Las Vegas Sun/ In Business Executive Editor
  • Solveig Thorsrud, President of The Firm PR
  • Andy Vierra, Program Manager of K-News 970
• “Cutting Edge Marketing in a Technology Age”, featuring guest panelist:
  • Scott Whitney, CEO, PodWorx, Inc.
• “Basics of Business Success”, featuring guest panelists:
  • Mike Bonner, Partner at Kummer Kaempfer Bonner Renshaw & Ferrario
  • Jeff Clemons, Manging Director at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
  • Pamela Jenkins, Owner of The Cupcakery
  • Punam Mathur, Senior VP, Corporate Diversity & Community Affairs at MGM Mirage
  • Ron McMenemy, CEO/Broker/Owner of McMenemy Investment Services
• “Bulletproof Your Career In Today’s Economy”, featuring guest panelists:
  • Doug Geinzer, Director of Online Advertising, Recruiting Nevada, Greenspun Interactive
  • Tom Haynie, CFO of Manpower, Inc.
  • Scott Linklater, author of “How to Land a Job in Las Vegas”
  • Jen Martens, PHR, Manager of Employment -- UNLV Human Resources
  • Will Bryson, Attorney
• “Make the Most of Your Money Today”, featuring guest panelist:
  • Leonard C. Wright, CPA/PFS, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, Wealth Management Advisor
• “Effective Networking Fundamentals”, featuring guest panelists:
  • Will Paccione, Internet Specialist and owner of WSI-We Simplify the Internet
  • Mig Pascual, marketing coordinator, Zappos.com/6pm.com
  • Leslie Taylor, Executive Director of BNI, Southern Nevada