Elaine A. Hodgson

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With more than 140,500 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and 9.8 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever-increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is the official destination marketing organization of Las Vegas and operates the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. The LVCVA brings visitors to Las Vegas and Clark County by promoting tourism, conventions, meetings and special events.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation provides financial services. University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation is based in Las Vegas, NV and has subsidiaries in the United States. It was founded in 1957.

Opportunity Village, Inc. provides vocational training and community employment services. The firm's programs and services encompass vocational training, community employment, day services, advocacy, arts and social recreation. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Sierra Pacific Power Co. engages in generating, transmitting, distributing, and selling electricity. It serves the retail customers including residential, commercial and industrial, and regulated retail natural gas customers. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Reno, NV.

Nevada Power Co. generates, distributes and sells electricity. It provides services to the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

University of Nevada functions as a college and university. It provides education, research, scholarship, creative activities, and clinical services. The company was founded on September 10, 1957 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Hephaestus Technology, Inc. manufactures slot machines. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Arvada, CO.

Meadows Bank provides banking services. It offers online and mobile banking,remote deposit capture, debit card protection, reorder checks, and account inquiry form. The company was founded on 2008 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Cannery Casino Resorts LLC operates casino hotels and resorts. It offers various facilities and services, such as slot machines, table games, a bingo room, race and sports book, and poker room, rooms and suites. The company was founded by William C. Wortman and William J. Paulos in 2001 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Part of Columbia Sussex Corp., Caesars Tahoe is a casino hotel located in Lake Tahoe, NV. Caesars Tahoe was acquired by Columbia Sussex Corp. from Caesars Entertainment, Inc. on June 10, 2005 for $45 million.

Help of Southern Nevada provides social services. Its services include community alternative sentencing, framing hope warehouse, holiday programs and weatherization. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Exact Imaging, Inc. provides high resolution micro-ultrasound systems enabling real-time imaging and guided biopsies in the urological market for prostate cancer. Its ExactVu micro-ultrasound platform operates at 29 MHz and enables a whole new level of resolution with the benefits of ease of use, affordability, and being an extension of the current urological workflow. The company was founded by Sam Ifergan and Randy AuCoin in 2013 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

Caesars Palace Corp. provides casino-entertainment services. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

American Nevada Co. engages in the development, sale, and management of commercial space and master planned communities. It offers property management services, including strategic planning and asset management, property ownership transition, lease administration, oversight on day-to-day, tenant relation and retention, property operations and inspections, accounting, rent billing and collections. The company was founded by Hank Greenspun and Barbara Greenspun in 1972 and is headquartered in Henderson, NV.

Part of Educational Publications, Inc., Classics International Entertainment, Inc. retails and publishes specialty book comic art. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Classics International Entertainment was acquired by Educational Publications, Inc. on March 14, 1997.

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, membership-driven organization representing 1400+ member businesses and individuals. The company is the 2nd largest chamber in the state and committed to their community, committed to serving members and committed to business success. VISION The Chamber is guided by a vision of building a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership. MISSION Mission is to provide partnership opportunities through programs and services designed to help their members meet their business goals. ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES EXCELLENCE: Meeting the highest expectations STEWARDSHIP: Respecting and protecting community resources INTEGRITY: Honest and trustworthy in action and intent VISION: Imagining the possibilities INCLUSIVENESS: Respecting and valuing broad participation in community dialog and decision-making COURAGE: Acting with strength of conviction even in the face of adversity STAFF VALUES Team holds itself to the highest standards of excellence! ACCOUNTABILITY Being responsible to themselves, each other and to the organization CREATIVITY: Thinking about different ways of doing things HONESTY: Communicating the facts without judgment or bias RESPECT: Acknowledging each other's value and contribution TEAMWORK Working together cooperatively towards a common goal TRUST: Believing in each other's success and ability FUNDING The Chamber is a private organization funded by membership dues and corporate investments. MEMBERSHIP Membership is open to all businesses that maintain a voluntary annual dues investment. Benefits of membership include networking opportunities, community involvement, image enhancement, political advocacy, information access, numerous discounts and benefits and heightened credibility.

The Henderson Chamber of Commerce operates as a chamber of commerce. The non-profit company is based in Henderson, NV and has subsidiaries in the United States. Scott Muelrath has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is the largest business support organization in Las Vegas, NV. The non-profit company is focused on helping businesses succeed and create jobs.

The Investment Counsel Company of Nevada operates as an independent investment consulting firm. It serves Institutions, foundations, endowments, high net-worth families and individuals. The firm offers custom wealth management solutions. The company was founded by Randy A. Garcia in 1987 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Las Vegas Events produces, presents, and supports events. It attracts visitors by promoting and organizing events that include the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, State Farm USA Basketball Challenge, and U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling and Judo. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Cox Communications Las Vegas, Inc. provides digital cable television, high-speed internet and digital telephone services. It serves the telecommunications consultants, internet consultants, utility companies and consumer electronics industries. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

VEGAS.com LLC engages in the provision of online information services and operates a city destination travel website. It helps in planning and reserving at spas, restaurants, entertainment and strip clubs, casinos, attractions nightclubs, and events. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Sunrise Mountainview Hospital, Inc. owns and operates medical centers. Its services include Emergency Care, Heart Center, LV Institute for Robotic Surgery, Surgical Weight Loss Center and Women's Center. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Desert Research Institute Foundation supports environmental science research to maximize DRI's impact on improving people's lives. It offers research in atmospheric, earth and ecosystem sciences. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.