Southern Nevada Forum was developed by a group of local legislators, the Vegas Chamber, other business organizations, business leaders, concerned citizens, and other stakeholders. Each biennium, the Forum meets to determine regional priorities in several areas of concern, including K-12 education, higher education, transportation and infrastructure, economic development and workforce, healthcare, and good governance.
Priorities are developed by subcommittees in each of these major priority areas, and legislation develops from these priorities. The Southern Nevada Forum was instrumental in securing the full requested funding amount for the UNLV School of Medicine in the 2015 Legislature, as well as fuel revenue indexing to update and modernize transportation modes in Southern Nevada. The Forum also succeeded in obtaining additional seats on state boards and committees to ensure that Southern Nevada was well represented as the population center of the state.
To learn more about Southern Nevada Forum, contact the Chamber’s Government Affairs team at 702.641.5822.
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With 17 Years of Financial and Sales/Marketing Experience and 12 years specifically in the Credit Union space, Gina Maceo joined America First Credit Union seven years ago when she moved to Nevada. Hailing from New England where she earned her B.S in Business and Marketing from Worcester State University in Massachusetts, Maceo enjoys helping businesses and their employees gain access to hundreds of benefits offered by America First Credit Union. She is an exemplary Vegas Chamber Ambassador, a graduate of Leadership Advance, and a proud Customer Service Excellence Award recipient.
Kara Kelley
Kelley Company
CEO
Kara Kelley is a proven CEO with expertise in business and political strategy as well as marketing, media relations and organizational leadership skills. As the former CEO of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Kelley led the organization to become Nevada’s most influential business association. Kelley has built a reputation as a tireless advocate for business and free enterprise and was one of only 120 business leaders to be invited by President Barack Obama to participate in his 2009 Jobs Summit. As president of The Kelley Co., Kelley advises companies on branding, business strategy and organizational development.
Tanya Vece
ArchWell Health
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Tanya Vece is the Community Relations Specialist for ArchWell Health. She has over 20 years in corporate and celebrity event experience including working for Johnny Depp, Dennis Hopper and alongside Oprah Winfrey. Further, she has won several community awards, acted as a special contributor for a variety of media outlets, and sat on various boards in Boulder City, NV. This past election season, Ms. Vece ran for Mayor of Boulder City, NV, giving her a new perspective and realm of experience within the political landscape.
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Annette is President, CEO, and co-founder of Cure 4 the Kids Foundation. She has worked in health care for more than 30 years and has been involved with nonprofits since 1985. Her visionary leadership has shaped and strengthened the foundation, and its clinic, enabling it to serve an increasing number of patients with diverse needs. She led the charge in the foundation receiving The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® Accreditation. As a health care provider, she was troubled by our health care delivery system and answered her calling to ensure that kids receive the care they need.
