Vegas Chamber Chairman Tom Burns of Cragin & Pike appeared on Fox News to discuss the Vegas Strip reopening and what that means for business.
Watch the interview here: https://video.foxnews.com/v/6161659875001#sp=show-clips
KSNV-TV Channel 3 Las Vegas
VP & General Manager
Larry has been the VP & GM in Las Vegas for Sinclair Broadcast Group since 2018. Prior to that he was GM for SBG in Milwaukee, WI. Larry started his career in New York as an account executive for TeleRep, Inc a subsidiary of COX Broadcasting. He had several manager positions leading up to President of MMT Sales from 2000-2009.
SilverSummit Healthplan
Plan President, CEO
Eric Schmacker is the President & CEO of SilverSummit Healthplan, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation. He joined SilverSummit in 2019 and represents the plan in Business Development and Strategy, Operations, Medical Management, Provider Relations, Member Services, Network Management and Claims. Schmacker, a 21-year US Army veteran and Blackhawk pilot, has over 25 years of leadership experience in healthcare and hospital administration. His passion is guiding SilverSummit in “Transforming the health of the community, one person at a time.”
Nevada HAND
President & CEO
Audra Hamernik is the new President and CEO of Nevada HAND. She brings more than 25 years of experience in real estate, financial services, social impact investing and lending, and community leadership. She was most recently the Executive Director of the Illinois Housing Development Authority. She has also served as Principal of A. Hamernik & Associates, Inc., and as Executive Director of Bluestem Housing Partners, a nonprofit housing developer. She earned her Master degree, as well as her Bachelor degree, in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Illinois.
The Cupcake Girls
Executive Director
Amy-Marie Merrell (she/her/hers) is the Executive Director of The Cupcake Girls. Merrell brings with her over 14 years’ experience with domestic violence survivors, as well as in the prevention and aftercare of domestic sex trafficking. She truly believes linking arms with others as they work to achieve their goals in their timing is the most beautiful form of advocacy she’s ever found and considers her role with The Cupcake Girls her life’s work. When not in the office, you can find her exploring the outdoors with her family.Vegas Chamber talks business with legislators during visit on March 2, 2023 Photo Credit: The Nevada State Legislature Building at the state Capitol complex on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Carson City, Nev. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto By Taylor R.…
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