The Vegas Chamber is the voice of business in Nevada and has been part of the community for more than 100 years. It is imperative that the business community’s interests – and concerns – are well represented. We must ensure that candidates are elected who understand issues vital to our business community and who are committed to working with the business community to develop sound policies that support economic and job growth.
BizPAC is funded by the generous contributions of Chamber members and allows the Chamber to advocate on behalf of your business.
You can also support BizPAC by attending Cocktails & Conversations, a fundraising event series for BizPAC, with 100 percent of your contribution going towards advocacy efforts on behalf of your business. Check the Vegas Chamber events calendar for dates.
Cocktails & Conversations is designed to give members the opportunity to engage directly with Nevada’s elected leaders while in a fun and relaxed social setting. As an attendee, you will hear first-hand from leaders sharing their thoughts about the issues impacting our state and the business community.
BizPAC:
- Helps elect business-friendly policymakers
- Works to pass laws that protect business
- Ensures your interests are kept in front of elected officials
Since 2007, 87% of candidates who received a contribution through BizPAC were elected. In addition, BizPAC contributions have helped the Chamber:
- Help pass the Fuel Revenue Indexing ballot measure to improve Southern Nevada’s roadways and transportation infrastructure.
- Successfully advocate for economic development initiatives, including the passage of Interstate 11.
- Help defend the business community against legislation and policies that are potentially harmful to the business climate in Southern Nevada.
- Defeat the onerous Margin Tax.
- Testify against increasing the state unemployment tax on businesses.
- Successfully advocate for major public policy changes in reforming Nevada’s public employee retirement and benefits program.
- Ensure timely and continuing representation in Washington, D.C. to fight harmful legislation and support pro-business legislation.
- Successfully work with policymakers in Carson City for transparency and accountability in the collective bargaining process.
Please note that contributions to BizPAC are voluntary and are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes. Some non-profit organizations and agencies may be prohibited from giving political contributions. Non-profit organizations should check with their tax preparer.
BizPAC’s number one priority is to protect the way Chamber members do business.
BizPac Benefits
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$1,000 – Political Visionary
- Annual recognition in the Business Voice
- Exclusive newsletter featuring the latest political news and updates
- Silver BizPAC lapel pin
- BizPAC pen
- Special invitations to events
$500 – Policy Driver
- Annual recognition in the Business Voice
- Exclusive newsletter featuring the latest political news and updates
- Blue BizPAC lapel pin
- BizPAC pen
$250 – Grassroots Activist
- Annual recognition in the Business Voice
- Exclusive newsletter featuring the latest political news and updates
$100 – Business Advocate
Featured President's Club Members
Lisa de Marigny
Omni Limousine
Chief Executive Officer
Lisa de Marigny leads a team passionate about luxury and innovation. Omni is known for premier service and pristine chauffeured fleet of black sedans, SUVs, limousines, and mini coaches. The team opened Tango Car, the first app-based on-demand transportation service for passengers traveling in wheelchairs. Lisa’s desire to provide mobility to the paratransit community made Tango a fitting name for this unique startup. She grew up in the transportation business while earning a B.S. Organizational Leadership from Penn State University, she is a 2012 graduate of Leadership Las Vegas.
Mitch Fox
Nevada Broadcasters Association
President
Mitch Fox, long-time Nevada broadcaster has been selected as the President and CEO of the Nevada Broadcasters Association. Fox was selected after an extensive, nationwide search. He brings more than 30 years of broadcasting experience to the position including his first job at KABC-TV in Los Angeles, at KTNV-TV in Las Vegas as a general assignment reporter and as director of production and programming for Vegas PBS. He is most well-known as a debate moderator, legislative/political reporter and host of “Nevada Week in Review.” Fox was also communications director for the City of North Las Vegas and Nevada State Director for the Porter Group, a Washington DC-based lobbying firm.
Kevin Paz
Paycor
Major Market Sales Executive
Kevin Paz is the Major Market Sales Executive, building client relationships throughout the Las Vegas, Nevada Market. Paycor’s HR platform modernizes people management, from recruiting, onboarding and payroll to career development and retention, but what really sets us apart is our focus on leaders. Paycor Empowers Leaders to Build Winning Teams. Leaders drive engagement and engagement drives results. Paycor has a unified approach with all-in-one Human Resource Software Solutions designed for leaders and frontline managers to trust and depend on.
Monica Pappas
Fingerprinting Express
Owner
Monica Pappas, Owner of Fingerprinting Express, specializes in startups in underdeveloped industries and thrives being a disruptor in industries she grows. Monica franchised Fingerprinting Express and has four stores throughout the state of Nevada. Monica has dedicated her adult professional and personal life to protect children, seniors, the disabled, aged out foster care kids and homeless youth. Monica founded Community Lifters, a Grassroots Volunteer Group that encourages volunteerism and has thousands of volunteer hours. Monica is also on the Citizen Advisory Board for St Jude’s Ranch For Children.
