Chief Marketing Officer
Steve Berns, CMO, is a highly strategic, ambitious, and dynamic Marketing leader. Berns comes fully equipped and prepared to accelerate the growth of the NMA brand and market share. For the past 20 years, Berns has supported global organizations in building and leading high-performance marketing teams by blending a unique infusion of strategy, consumer insights, creativity, and analysis. His vast range of prior experience spans industries like FinTech, Entertainment, Healthcare, Telecom/Wireless, Sports, and Technology. Berns spearheads the marketing initiatives as CMO at NMA and leverages his wealth of marketing experience, along with a range of success in strategy development, executive leadership, digital marketing, sales integration and brand management to continue positioning NMA as a leader in the space. An avid supporter of the Arts and Education, Berns holds Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Marketing and was selected for Executive Education programs at Stanford University and the University of North Carolina.
Government Affairs
Vegas Chamber Announces Endorsements for Local Government Seats, Board of Education
Las Vegas, NV - Today, the Vegas Chamber announces its endorsements for local government, as well as boards of education including the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents and the Clark County Board of School Trustees. In local…
Read moreLas Vegas valley businesses ready for new employee mask mandate
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Businesses across Clark County are poised to implement new guidelines requiring employees to wear masks indoors while working in public venues at 12:01am Thursday morning, and continuing through at least August 17. Read more at KSNV…
Read moreIn Your Business: Hiring presents a challenge as economy picks up
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Business owners are working through the challenges of finding staff as economic demand returns to the valley. Mary Beth Sewald, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Chamber, says some employers are giving extra benefits, bonuses…
Read moreThe Rundown: Legislative Edition – May 14, 2021
Issue 17 | May 14, 2021 Number of Days Until Legislative Session Ends: 17 In this issue: COVID-19 Reopening Plan Updates Legislative Bill Updates Washington, D.C. Fly-In 2021 Leadership Las Vegas Applications Due May 20 Rebuild. Reinvent Nevada Together: BizPAC…
Read moreThe Rundown: Legislative Edition – April 30, 2021
Issue 15 | April 30, 2021 Number of Days Until Legislative Session Ends: 38 In this issue: COVID-19 Reopening Plan Updates Legislative Bill Updates Eggs & Issues With U.S. Congressman Steven Horsford Washington, D.C. Fly-In 2021 Rebuild. Reinvent Nevada Together:…
Read moreThe Rundown: Legislative Edition – May 7, 2021
Issue 16 | May 7, 2021 Number of Days Until Legislative Session Ends: 24 In this issue: COVID-19 Reopening Plan Updates Mary Beth Testifies Against SB 240 Legislative Bill Updates Washington, D.C. Fly-In 2021 Rebuild. Reinvent Nevada Together: BizPAC Click…
Read moreSisolak proposal could create 16,000 jobs by end of 2023 to build infrastructure
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Gov. Steve Sisolak’s $75 million proposal to create jobs and build infrastructure projects was introduced today in the Nevada Senate in Carson City. Changes to the Nevada State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) will allow work to move…
Read moreThe Rundown: Legislative Edition – April 23, 2021
Issue 14 | April 23, 2021 Number of Days Until Legislative Session Ends: 45 In this issue: COVID-19 Reopening Plan Updates Legislative Bill Updates Eggs & Issues With U.S. Congressman Steven Horsford Is Nevada Receiving Its Fair Share of Federal…
Read moreThe Rundown: Legislative Edition – April 16, 2021
Issue 13 | April 16, 2021 Number of Days Until Legislative Session Ends: 59 In this issue: COVID-19 Reopening Plan Updates Legislative Bill Updates Washington, D.C. Fly-In 2021 Rebuild. Reinvent Nevada Together: BizPAC Click here to read the full newsletter.
Read moreThe Rundown: Legislative Edition – April 9, 2021
Issue 12 | April 9, 2021 Number of Days Until Legislative Session Ends: 59 In this issue: Legislative Bill Updates Washington, D.C. Fly-In 2021 Rebuild. Reinvent Nevada Together: BizPAC Click here to read the full newsletter.
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Featured President's Club Members
Steve Berns
National Merchants Association
Gina Yager
GYC Vegas
Founder & Director
Founded by Las Vegas-based public relations professional, Gina Yager, GYC Vegas specializes in strategic public relations, marketing, branding, community relations, special events and more. Prior to establishing GYC in 2017, Yager spent 15 years with Preferred Public Relations, a local marketing and public relations agency, where she served as the firm’s Vice President. She has more than two decades of marketing and communications experience across multiple industries including lifestyle, hospitality, gaming, entertainment, food & beverage, nonprofit, health care, aviation and technology, working with national, regional and local companies of all sizes - from startups and small businesses to multinational corporations.
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.
Becky Stonebarger
The Beacon Center – Las Vegas
Owner & Founder
Becky Stonebarger is the Owner and Founder of The Beacon Center – Las Vegas, a Meeting and Life Event venue. Originally from the St. Louis area, she has made Las Vegas home. She is a retired Business Strategist and has operated several successful businesses prior to The Beacon Center. Her 30+ years of entrepreneurship and a dedication to excellent customer service has made her successful. She graduated from the College of Southern Nevada with a focus in Casino Management, is active with several non-profits and has a passion to help other small business owners succeed.Proud Member Partners
