Executive Director
Jaime Cruz serves as Executive Director of Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board. Under his leadership, Workforce Connections has been recognized nationally for innovative partnerships and programs that help connect employers to a ready workforce. Cruz understands the barriers many face trying to improve their careers. As a young man, he worked as a dishwasher after immigrating from Peru despite his degree in Mechanical Engineering. Cruz worked his way back to the engineering field, holding executive roles in the hospitality industry before transitioning to the public sector.
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Post-pandemic warning for small businesses
Watch KSNV Story Featuring Vegas Chamber Chairwoman Gina Bongiovi, Bongiovi Law Firm Las Vegas (KSNV) — Small businesses across Southern Nevada, which struggled to survive the COVID-19 lockdowns, are now being warned about fraudsters as they work to get back on…
Read more‘The challenges are unprecedented:’ Community reacts to State of the State
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Gov. Steve Sisolak in his 2021 State of the State address Tuesday was setting his plan for a path forward highlighting economic, health and educational recovery. "Nevadans are battle born. We face our challenges head-on. And we…
Read moreSisolak announces help for small businesses, addresses unemployment during State of Nevada address
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Gov. Steve Sisolak made it clear during his State of Nevada address that small businesses need to be able to keep their doors open, and employees need to be paid. View KTNV story here.
Read moreVegas Chamber pleased with Gov. Sisolak’s ‘State of the State’ remarks
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Vegas Chamber is pleased with the remarks Gov. Steve Sisolak made during Tuesday evening’s “State of the State” address. The organization says they were forward thinking and business friendly. “We were so happy to hear that…
Read moreVegas Chamber Statement of Governor’s State of the State Address and Priorities for Upcoming Legislature
Vegas Chamber Statement of Governor’s State of the State Address and Priorities for Upcoming Legislature Tonight, the Vegas Chamber issues the following statement from Mary Beth Sewald, president and CEO, regarding Governor Steve Sisolak’s budget and priorities outlined in his…
Read moreLetter to Congressional Leaders Requesting COVID-19 Federal Assistance Packages for Tourism Industry
March 18, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader, U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable…
Read morePresident & CEO Mary Beth Sewald Featured on 8 News Now In Your Business
Mary Beth Sewald shares Chamber updates on Small Business Week, Association Health Plan in Washington, D.C., the new Executive Women's Council, Leadership Foundation and much more with anchor John Langeler. Specifically, the Las Vegas Chamber was invited by the White…
Read moreChamber Hosts Congresswoman Susie Lee at Eggs & Issues
At her first Eggs & Issues, Congresswoman Susie Lee provides insight on the top issues affecting Nevada and its business community. Eggs & Issues, a program designed to connect members with key federal policymakers, is an affordable way to engage…
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Shelley Woodrow
EOS Worldwide
MBA
Shelley is an EOS Worldwide Franchisee, Certified EOS Implementer, and EOS Implementer Coach. EOS is the Entrepreneurial Operating System™, based on the book Traction, by Gino Wickman. She works with entrepreneurial leadership teams as their EOS trainer, facilitator, and coach, helping them get what they want from their business. Shelley was trained by EOS Worldwide in 2019, and has been helping EOS Teams "Get a Grip on their Business." Shelley previously led ad sales for Cox Communications in Nevada and California. Shelley incorporates speaking as a member of the Vistage Speaker's Bureau, sharing EOS with CEO's and their leadership teams.
Lori Wilkinson
Brown & Brown Insurance of Nevada, Inc.
Vice President
Lori Wilkinson has over 20 years of national and international experience in sales, leadership, business development, marketing, strategic planning and contract negotiation to Brown & Brown Insurance of Nevada. She has held positions with top Fortune 100 companies and founded her own firm. She later joined Waymark Insurance Services who merged with Brown & Brown Insurance. Lori has a bachelor’s from Utah State and volunteers for the Gary Morris Invitational Golf Tournament benefiting the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors of fallen heroes, and American Airlines’ celebrity charity golf and tennis events.
Mazi Rabiee
JSX
Manager, Business Development
Mazi Rabiee is the Manager of Business Development at JSX, a semi-private hop-on jet service headquartered in Dallas, TX. His role focuses on building strategic partnerships and relationships with JSX’s current and future customers, ensuring the air carrier’s simplified style of flying becomes better known and more attainable throughout important communities it serves, including Las Vegas - a strategic focus market for the carrier. Mazi recently took his education to the next step by obtaining an MBA from Southern Methodist University. When not traveling on one of JSX’s spacious jets, he enjoys playing sports and spending quality time with family.Proud Member Partners
