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 panelist:

• 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

Business 101 Series: Four (4) events $1,200

• Logo and link on VYP website event page
• Logo and link on Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce website on event and registration pages
• Logo and link in monthly VYP e-newsletter
• Logo and link in Business 101 event e-blasts
• Logo placement in The Business Voice
• Time for sponsor representative to speak at event
• Company collateral at event*
• Sponsorship signage with your logo at event
• Recognition on VYP website past sponsor page
• Two complimentary seats for sponsor company
• Sponsor recognition plaque

Business 101 Event Sponsorship: $300 (1 event)

All of the benefits listed above for the Series Sponsorship, but for one event.

*Your company is responsible for providing these materials. All giveaway items must be approved by VYP in advance.

For more information regarding VYP sponsorship opportunities contact Joanna Rodriguez at 702.735.2196 or e-mail at vyp@lvchamber.com.