CEO
Paolo Tiramani is the CEO of Boxabl, a multi-billion dollar technology company with dozens of patented innovations. Mr. Tiramani cofounded Boxabl alongside Galiano Tiramani and Kyle Denman in 2017 to revolutionize building construction and create affordable housing solutions. It currently operates out of 2 factory locations in North Las Vegas, Nevada that cover over 300,000 square feet. Boxabl is currently fulfilling over 120,000 pre-orders for their Casita product, a 20' by 20' accessory dwelling unit that unfolds on-site completely ready to go with a full-size kitchen, bathroom and living space.
Events
The Vegas Chamber proudly produces a variety of event experiences that provide our membership with opportunities to learn, network, and build a stronger business community!
Preview Las Vegas was held on January 23, 2023, at the new West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees heard from a dynamic line-up of speakers including Formula 1 and Grand Prix Las Vegas Inc. CEO, Stefano Domenicali and Renee L. Wilm. Economic Forecast discussion with Jeremy Aguero from Applied Analysis. Tourism and Travel talk with Steve Hill, CEO/President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, and David Kieske. Keynote speaker Lucas Watson, President, MSG Sphere. Discussions with moderator Pat Mulroy, and water panelists Bruce Babbitt, Tom Buschatzke, John Entsminger and Jeff Kightlinger.
VIEW GALLERYOn December 9, 2022, the Board of Trustees were sworn in by Governor-Elect Joe Lombardo. The 2023 Board will serve with the new Chairman, Paul Anderson, Senior Vice President of Government & Industry Affairs at Boyd Gaming. The Chamber’s Board of Trustees is comprised of 40 established business and community leaders across Nevada who oversee the organization’s governance, financial health, and strategic direction.
VIEW GALLERYThe Business of the Year Awards exemplify the tremendous spirit and capabilities of our business community. The businesses and individuals honored today are diverse, bold, and innovative – just like Vegas itself. Finalists and winners are chosen by the Vegas Chamber’s Business of the Year Awards Selection Committee. The awards program was presented by Shannon Peterson, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking for Nevada State Bank. A big congratulations to the winners, and all the deserving finalists.
VIEW GALLERYOver 200 of Nevada's leaders, policy makers, and community stakeholders gathered in Washington D.C. for the 15th annual Fly-In. The Washington D.C. Fly-In took place September 19-22, 2022, and throughout the week community leaders joined to advocate for the needs of the state. Attendees met with Congressional leaders, including each member of the Nevada delegation, as well as policy experts and other decision-makers.
VIEW GALLERYPresident’s Club members had the exclusive opportunity to tour the UnCommons development & get a behind-the-scenes peek at this beautiful mixed-use, lifestyle development in southwest Vegas.
VIEW GALLERYThe Vegas Chamber thanks all sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, attendees, partners and all supporters who made 2022 Preview Las Vegas! From the excitement of being on the Las Vegas Raiders field at Allegiant Stadium to the elevated exhibitor and guest experiences, the Vegas Chamber team is proud to provide the go-to signature event that KSNV News 3 called the “economic Super Bowl!”
VIEW GALLERYThanks to the nearly 600 attendees, our first in-person State of the Chamber/Board Installation Luncheon in two years was a great success! Congratulations to 2022 Chair Michael Feder with Dickinson Wright, and all the 2022 Board of Trustees who were sworn in by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman on this special day.
VIEW GALLERYVegas Chamber hosted its largest and most diverse Washington, D.C. Fly-In in its history. Take a peek at some of the great events throughout the week and make sure you join us next year. There was no doubt that LV was in DC! Be sure to click on the photo to see the full image.
VIEW GALLERYCelebrate & Educate During National Safety Month June is National Safety Month and the Vegas Chamber is proud to partner with American Medical Response (AMR) Las Vegas as the presenting sponsor of several events and activities to help keep our community safe.
VIEW GALLERYGrit. That’s Vegas – when we fall, we stand tall and stronger than ever. The Vegas Chamber and industry experts will share their stories of how they survived the past 15 months and are thriving in a global event. Best practices, lessons learned and plans for the future to bring tourism and entertainment to this region are coming back with a positive vengeance. Panelists included: Steve Hill, CEO, LVCVA Lawrence Epstein, COO, UFC Stephanie Glanzer, Chief Sales Officer and SVP, MGM
VIEW GALLERYOnly in Vegas! Thanks to proud member Westgate Las Vegas for hosting a President’s Club reception in the Verona Sky Villa, the largest hotel suite in the nation! Special thanks to Folded Flag Organization for sponsoring this event.
VIEW GALLERYVegas Chamber President & CEO, Mary Beth Sewald, hosted an in-person President's Club member event at We Work Town Square. Mary Beth was joined by Chamber Trustee and Government Affairs Committee Chair, Hugh Anderson, to chat with attendees and answer questions about legislative priorities. Special thanks to proud member Cornerstone Merchant for sponsoring Mornings with Mary Beth! Register to attend future events here.
VIEW GALLERYVegas Chamber President & CEO, Mary Beth Sewald, hosted an in-person President's Club member event at the Chamber headquarters. Mary Beth was joined by special guest Senator Richard Bryan to chat with attendees and answer questions about Nevada's business climate and response to COVID-19. Surprise guest, Caleb Cage, reunited with Senator Bryan at Mornings with Mary Beth to present him with the recommendation letter he wrote for Caleb’s 1997 application to West Point. Full-circle moment 24 years in the making! Thanks to proud member Cornerstone Merchant for sponsoring Mornings with Mary Beth.
VIEW GALLERYA fun twist to our President's Club member event at In Color Studios involved livestreaming the entire event! Attendees not only enjoyed watching the live-filming, they also joined the recording and became a part of the broadcast. No Vegas Chamber event is complete without quality networking, so attendees endcapped the experience with creating new connections. Watch the live stream here: https://fb.watch/4UwsS7qshk/
VIEW GALLERYThe Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority hosted the annual Customer Service Excellence Celebration – a culmination of a full year’s worth of amazing recipients and it was their time to shine! The 2019 CSE Person of the Year award recipient is Adriana Perez of Suncoast Casino. Perez received this prestigious award after we received a letter from her supervisor detailing a unique event that took place during Adriana’s shift earlier this year. Click here to learn more!
VIEW GALLERYPreview Las Vegas 2020 brought over 1,400 attendees who were eager to hear about the upcoming economic trends in Las Vegas, new changes in transportation and how Las Vegas became a sports city and how Las Vegas is peaking in terms of economic success. The event kicked off with President and CEO of the Vegas Chamber, Mary Beth Sewald, joining the Golden Knights Drum Line. Speakers included Jeremy Aguero of Applied Analysis, LVCVA President Steve Hill, and Tina Quigley of Virgin Trains, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Photo Credit: Tom Donoghue/Donoghue Photography and Las Vegas Photo and Video
VIEW GALLERYNearly 600 of Nevada's leaders, policy makers, community stakeholders and business leaders gathered at the Palms Casino Resort to induct the Vegas Chamber 2020 Board of Trustees and hear from 2020 Chairman of the Board, Tom Burns, president of Cragin & Pike.
VIEW GALLERYThe Las Vegas Chamber is proud to produce the annual Business Excellence Awards (BEA), exclusively sponsored by Nevada State Bank. Each year, hundreds of business community members come together to celebrate these special businesses. This year, the Chamber and Nevada State Bank provided an Emmy Awards-style show where all nominees were recognized, finalists were honored, and one winner in each category was revealed at the annual BEA event in October. Alex Backus, Good Day anchor on 8 News Now, emceed the event, energizing the room and adding to the feel of an authentic awards program.
VIEW GALLERYFor the fourth quarter Customer Service Excellence event, we took to the race track at Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix! Congratulations to all of the honorees, and the 5 Star Award winner, Keith Camden, from The Orleans Hotel and Casino!
VIEW GALLERYPresident's Club members gathered to celebrate Vegas Chamber President & CEO, Mary Beth Sewald, at her Infinity Business Magazine cover party at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at Town Square. Mary Beth and Gina Bongiovi, Vegas Chamber Trustee, were both honored with the Top 5 Women Business Professionals You Should Know awards, and are highlighted in the 2019 Summer Issue here. Special thanks to Josh Line, owner and photographer at Josh Line Photography, for capturing the many fun moments at this President's Club event.
VIEW GALLERYThis Focus Las Vegas event explored the results of the 2019 Legislature and how they applied to businesses and education in Southern Nevada. Chamber and community leaders shared the impacts of passed legislation, as well as the progress made on issues important to our region.
VIEW GALLERYWeWork hosted an evening of engagement with for our President's Club members in their brand new location at Two Summerlin.
VIEW GALLERYMorning Mingle, hosted by Driven and sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank, was designed to maximize our Metro Chamber network in a modern way. We kicked off our summer by leading our attendees in a LinkedIn "nearby" networking power-hour!
VIEW GALLERYThe first quarterly luncheon of The Executive Women's Council, “Women in Media,” included a power panel comprised of media professionals and will be moderated by Las Vegas Chamber President and CEO Mary Beth Sewald. The panelists included Lisa Howfield - KLAS 8 News Now, Vice President and General Manager, Sherry Swensk - KLAS 8 News Now, Weather Anchor, Carri Geer Thevenot -Las Vegas Review-Journal, Metro Editor, and Natalia Hernandez - Entercom Radio, PSA Director.
VIEW GALLERYWe kicked off the first quarter Customer Service Excellence awards on ice at the City National Arena, home of the Vegas Golden Knights! During the event we welcomed 300 attendees to honor the ladies and gentlemen who go above and beyond the call of duty each day to give outstanding customer service. Congratulations to them all and the 5 Star Award winner Adriana Perez!
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Featured President's Club Members
Paolo Tiramani
Boxabl
Ricky Navar
Peak Performance Partners
President
Ricky has over 20 years experience in sales and training of entrepreneurs. He started his career in Texas as co-owner of three businesses with his brothers. Later, he partnered with Excel Telecommunications to expand his portfolio and created the largest business team in El Paso. In 2012, he moved to Las Vegas where he joined Wyndham Vacation Resorts. He achieved “Presenter of the Year” five years in a row and trained other sales representatives. He was formerly President of Nevada Business Magazine and now serves as President of Peak Performance Partners.
Karl Nickoley
Frequency Pictures
Executive Producer
Karl Nickoley started Frequency Pictures in Hollywood, CA in 2011. Frequency is an award-winning production company that produces national and regional commercials, brand films, training series, social media campaigns and feature films. In 2017, Frequency expanded to Las Vegas producing campaigns for Visit Las Vegas and The Grand Canyon. Karl has over a decade of experience producing campaigns for major brands like Geico, AT&T, Ford including equity raises for internationally distributed feature films. An honors graduate of The Los Angeles Film School, he is certified in Film Finance from Pepperdine University.
Chase Rankin
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Chase Rankin is the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevada’s largest and most widely read news and information source in Nevada, northern Arizona and southern Utah. He leads sales and marketing initiatives of the Review-Journal’s strong portfolio of print and digital niche products, including Desert Deals, Sunday Select, LUXURY Magazine, Highlander Magazine, and El Tiempo to name a few.Proud Member Partners
