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.
Government Affairs
Las Vegas business chamber largely endorses incumbents
The Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce on Monday threw its support behind 16 Democrats and 12 Republicans in its first batch of 2018 political endorsements. Most of the endorsements from the group, one of the biggest and most influential…
Read moreLas Vegas Metro, Henderson chambers of commerce endorse candidates for Legislature, including some Democrats
By Michelle Rindels, the Nevada Independent The Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, one of the biggest players in the Southern Nevada business community, has thrown its support behind 28 candidates in legislative and Clark County Commission races — including…
Read moreNotes From The Hill
It is our final morning Washington, D.C.. We depart the city full of new insights and information, and even greater resolve to press forward on several key Nevada issues. Yesterday we met with several Congressional leaders, including our Nevada delegation: Senator…
Read moreNevada (Truly) Lights Up The Capitol
It’s our final full day in Washington, D.C. Today, we will be on Capitol Hill for meetings with several members of Congress, including our Nevada delegation. Last night, we hosted Nevada Lights Up the Capitol, a brand new event to…
Read moreDay 2 in Washington, D.C.
It’s Day 3 of our trip to D.C., with another full day of meetings with several experts on policies that can help or harm our state. Last night, we hosted the annual Interstate 11 Caucus Reception. It was a great…
Read moreDay One: In the Books!
Greetings from Washington, D.C.! While the lights of Las Vegas are still shining bright, our delegation of leaders is up early and ready to kick off our first full day in D.C.. (With the three-hour time change, it seems a little…
Read moreGreetings from Washington, D.C.!
Greetings from Washington, D.C. Today, the Metro Chamber kicks off its annual trip to our nation’s capital. The Chamber has been bringing a delegation of business and community leaders to Washington for more than a decade. And this year, more…
Read moreImportant Message on U.S. Department of Labor Ruling
Yesterday, an important court ruling was issued that is good news to all employers and employees. The U.S. District Court ruled to permanently halt changes to the overtime rule that had been put forth by the U.S. Department of Labor…
Read moreMetro Chamber Applauds Permanent Injunction Invalidating New Overtime Requirements
Las Vegas – Today, the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce issues the following statement from Kristin McMillan, president and CEO, regarding the decision by the U.S. District Court yesterday to permanently halt changes to the overtime rule that had been…
Read morePost-Legislative Session Summary
After 120 days, the 2017 Legislature adjourned sine die. Our business community did not need additional and unnecessary regulations and mandated increases in employer costs and reporting requirements. That’s why throughout the session, the Metro Chamber's Government Affairs team was…
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Featured President's Club Members
Becky Stonebarger
The Beacon Center – Las Vegas
Jon Van Boening
Dignity Health
Market President/CEO
Jon Van Boening is President and Chief Executive Officer for the Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican Siena Campus, serving as the senior executive of the company’s flagship southern Nevada facility since July 2021. Siena Hospital is a 326-bed facility with a Level III Trauma Center, employing more than 2,000 health care professionals. Mr. Van Boening also serves as President of Dignity Health Nevada, responsible for southern Nevada operations and market ventures, including four Dignity Health Neighborhood Hospitals, 15 Dignity Health Physical Therapy Clinics, six Community Wellness Centers, and other services.
Richard Cox
Cork Distributors
Founder and CEO
Richard Cox, a seasoned CPA and business consultant with over 20 years of experience, laid the foundation for Cork Distributors in 2013. Originally envisioned as a single-deal venture, Richard's unwavering commitment to quality and financial stability soon positioned Cork as a leading distributor within the boutique wine and spirits industry. Richard's expertise in financial management and regulatory compliance has been instrumental in transforming Cork into an exemplary of responsible business practices through effective acquisition strategy. His extensive experience, which includes positions as Partner in Private Advisory & Consultancy at Black Opal Advisory & Consulting, Executive Vice President of Finance for the Vegas Golden Knights, Chief Financial Officer for Cannae Holdings, Inc., and Executive Vice President for Fidelity National Financial, have sharpened his ability to manage intricate financial operations. A proud graduate of Pepperdine University, Richard holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance. His unique combination of skills and expertise drives him to elevate Cork Distributors to unprecedented levels, consistently ensuring exceptional customer service and delivering quality products.
Alice Khosravy
Digital Health Innovations
Chief Digital Innovations Officer
Alice Khosravy is the Chief Digital Innovations Officer of Digital Health Innovations, the national leader in leveraging digital innovation to create value streams for healthcare enterprises. Under her leadership, DHI is at the forefront of artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and automation. During the past year, she launched the Digital Employee HCPTM which allows healthcare provider organizations to deploy a digital workforce that is fully integrated with their human co-workers. She is an industry leader and mentor for health technology innovation incubators and digital product value creation.Proud Member Partners
