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
Gina Bongiovi
Bongiovi Law Firm
Principal
Gina Bongiovi is Manging Partner of Bongiovi Law Firm. In 2005, she started a marketing company, and in need of legal advice, couldn’t find a lawyer that was willing to help a startup like hers. As a result, she decided to dedicate her practice to serving startups and small businesses. She has received several honors to include Woman of Distinction by NAWBO, a Rising Star of Business by LV Business Press, a Legal Elite for 7 years running, recipient of the International Women’s Forum Carolyn Sparks Founder’s Award, and Alumna of the Year by the UNLV MBA program and the Lee Business School. Bongiovi was Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Vegas Chamber in 2021.
Rony S. Delgarde
Global Paint for Charity
Founder & CEO
Rony Delgarde is the founder & CEO of Global Paint for Charity (GPC) - the world’s first sustainable paint waste management organization and largest exporter of recycled paint. The environmental aspects of his work are significant. His efforts bring hope, colors, and happiness to millions in 45 countries, with goals to serve 55 countries worldwide and 45 cities in the USA by 2025. Delgarde has been recognized for his humanitarian work including the recipient of the 2017 Energy Globe Award, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber E3 Award.
David L. Crawford
Green Valley Grocery
President
David is President of several related family-owned businesses: Green Valley Grocery, Crawford Coin, Inc., and Crawford Oil, Inc. Green Valley Grocery opened in 1978 and is a chain of 75 convenience stores and one wine & spirits store. Crawford Coin, Inc., is a licensed Slot Operator, operating more than 523 gaming machines. Crawford Oil, Inc., is a fuel wholesaler in Nevada, suppling the community with over 80 million gallons of fuel per year. David grew up in the business and joined the management team 24 years ago and worked his way up to his current position.
Todd Sklamberg
Sunrise Health System
Chief Executive Officer
Todd Sklamberg is the Chief Executive Officer of the 700-bed hospital that is part of the Sunrise Health System in Las Vegas. Prior to that, Sklamberg served as the CEO of Sunrise Children’s Hospital and as Vice President of Strategic Operations and Facilities for St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Sklamberg has served the Las Vegas community on the Board of Trustees for the Sunrise Children’s Foundation, March of Dimes and Ronald McDonald House Charities, and currently is on the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee.
