Vegas Chamber Purpose Statement: Nevada thrives when Nevada employers thrive. Cultivating growth and prosperity is our purpose.
Who are we? As the largest business support organization in Nevada, the Vegas Chamber is focused on helping Nevada businesses succeed and create jobs. We are the voice of business – your voice – helping to amplify the needs, challenges, and opportunities for our employers and entrepreneurs. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Vegas Chamber Values
- Advocacy: We are tireless, fearless and effective advocates for the Nevada business community. Ultimately, we are the necessary voice of Southern Nevada’s businesses.
- Accessibility: From the smallest retailer to an international brand, it’s essential that the playing field is level for every member to utilize our services.
- Vegas-ness: Las Vegas has always been about growth, freedom, excitement and buzz-worthy ventures. We call it “Vegas-ness,” a style no other chamber can possess.
- Community: We are the connective tissue for the entire business community. When everyone is connected, everyone benefits. We grow stronger and better together.
- Tenacity: We work tirelessly to get members and businesses what they need.
- Empowerment: Our role is to empower our members to do what they do best. Empowerment breeds courage, and courage breeds success.
Vegas Chamber Essence
Our values lead us to our core essence, which is Cultivate: We are here to cultivate the growth and success of our businesses and our community, through passionate and effective advocacy.
The Vegas Chamber provides a variety of resources, including a full-time government affairs team at the local, state, and federal levels dedicated to fighting for your business every day, educational opportunities and expertise to help business owners make smarter decisions. We help you make connections that you can’t always make on your own and build relationships to help your business grow, through more than 100 annual event and programming opportunities.
In addition, a Chamber membership expands your purchasing power on tools and supplies you need to run your business, and gives you valuable opportunities to boost your brand and visibility in the marketplace – including ribbon cutting ceremonies, brand marketing in the Business Voice magazine, and sponsorship opportunities.
The Leadership Foundation of Greater Las Vegas, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with the Vegas Chamber, seeks to build the leadership capacity of the region through several signature and well-known programs, including Leadership Las Vegas, Leadership Advance, Vegas Young Professionals, the Public Policy Leadership Series, and Focus Las Vegas.
We stand for a strong, unified community that stands out in the global marketplace – a thriving, diversified region that continues to be a great place to live, work, and visit.
For a snapshot of Vegas Chamber history, visit here.
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Featured President's Club Members
Greg Korte
The Korte Company
President
With more than 32 years of experience in the construction industry, Greg Korte is President of The Korte Company’s Las Vegas Division. Greg is Board Chair of United Way of Southern Nevada, a member of the NAIOP Government Affairs Committee, Las Vegas Chapter of World Presidents’ Organization and the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. He has illustrated his commitment and dedication to the industry as well as to the community. Greg attributes his work ethic, motivation, and to “always do the right thing,” to his father – who founded the company 58 years ago.
Victor Fuchs
Helix Electric
President
In 1987, Victor Fuchs began his career as a Project Manager at Helix Electric, one of the fastest growing full-service electrical contractors in the nation, and quickly rose to the ranks of President of the Las Vegas office. He acquired ownership of the Las Vegas company in 2001 where he is currently President and Managing Member. He is known for his generosity throughout the community and has a deep commitment to employee training and safety. The company has been the recipient of numerous local and national awards.
Brisa Villarreal
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
VP of Sales
Brisa’s first job was at Nevada State Bank as a teller. She was later hired as PBX Operator at The Venetian. Even though she enjoyed this position, she wanted to do more, so she moved over to the Sales Department at The Venetian as an Assistant and then at Mandalay Bay as Executive Meetings Manager. Eight years later, she moved to the M Resort as National Sales Manager and was promoted to Director of Sales a few years later. Currently, Villarreal is Vice President of Sales for Golden Nugget Las Vegas. She attended Las Vegas High School and Graduated from UNLV with a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management.
John Cannito
The PENTA Building Group
Chief Operating Officer
With the firm since 2004, John Cannito is the Chief Operating Officer for The PENTA Building Group. He has worked in the commercial construction industry for over 24 years; 19 of those specific to Las Vegas. Boards he currently serves on include Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), Opportunity Village Arc Board, and Junior Achievement. John is married to Lisa Cannito. They have four children together, Anna, Grace, Maddie, and Sarah.
