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Cover Story
WOMEN’S CHAMBER SUPPORTS BILL TO
GIVE WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS ACCESS
TO MICRO-FUNDING THROUGH THE STATE
On March 23, 2017, Nevada State Senator Aaron Ford, representative
from District 11, introduced Senate Bill 126 which seeks to level the
playing field by offering State funded micro-loans for small business
owners. The bill specifically targets businesses owned by historically
disenfranchised segments of the Nevada population including minority
owned business enterprises, (“MBEs”), women owned business
enterprises, (“WBEs), and disadvantaged owned businesses.
It’s no secret that certain segments of the population have historically
experienced insurmountable obstacles when seeking traditional
sources of funding for their small businesses. According to the Small
Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, there are 229,570 small
businesses in Nevada which include 45,324 small businesses with
employees, and 184,246 small businesses without employees. The
2012 Economic Census further reports that 36.6% of the small
businesses are owned by women. We’ve got a ways to go!
Women are making up for lost ground and it appears that the Nevada
State Legislatures are on board! The Women’s Chamber of
Commerce Nevada was front and center to testify in support of this
progressive bill. On March 23, 2017, Patricia Lee, Board Member for
the Chamber, appeared before a legislative committee to advocate in
favor of the bill on behalf of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce. In
her presentation, Mrs. Lee cited to the various reasons that women
have been historically and disproportionately denied traditional funding:
“Women have been historically denied access to traditional funding
from lending institutions due to real and/or perceived issues such as
lack of collateral, strict banking requirements stemming from the 2008
financial crisis, perceived risk (i.e. betting on women is somehow
riskier), and low or negative cash flow and revenues.”
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Divisions & Event Programs
Mother’s Day around the World
Observed by: 40+ countries Worldwide
Honors: mothers and motherhood
Date: Varies per country
Frequency: Annual
Related to: Childrens Day, Siblings Day,
Father’s Day, Parent’s Day and
Grandparents Day
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the
mother of the family, as well as motherhood,
maternal bonds, and the influence of
mothers in society. It is celebrated on
various days in many parts of the world,
most commonly in the months of March or
May. It complements similar celebrations
honoring family members, such as Father's
Day, Siblings Day, and Grandparents Day.
In the United States, celebration of Mother's
Day began in the early 20th century. It is not
related to the many celebrations of mothers
and motherhood that have occurred
throughout the world over thousands of
years, such as the Greek cult to Cybele, the
Roman festival of Hilaria, or the Christian
Mothering Sunday celebration (originally a
commemoration of Mother Church, not
motherhood). However, in some countries,
Mother's Day has become synonymous with
these older traditions.
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FEATURED MEMBER
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Owner of Audio
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Gail has been involved with both broadcasting and print media
for many years. She has also worked retail locally for Macy's,
Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, and is now proud to be
associated with Landau Jewelry located at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
Landau is a women’s jewelry store chain with 9 store locations
in Las Vegas and dozens more across the United States. Gail
is a member of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and has
assisted the Chamber with special events for the past 7-years.
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COVER STORY Continued
Women are making up for lost ground and it appears
that the Nevada State Legislatures are on board!
Patricia Lee, Esq/Partner
Hutchison & Steffen Law Firm
The Women’s Chamber of Commerce Nevada was front and center
to testify in support of this progressive bill. On March 23, 2017,
Patricia Lee, Board Member for the Chamber, appeared before a
legislative committee to advocate in favor of the bill on behalf of the
Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
Women are making up for lost ground and it appears that the Nevada State Legislatures are on board! The Women’s
Chamber of Commerce Nevada was front and center to testify in support of this progressive bill. On March 23, 2017,
Patricia Lee, Board Member for the Chamber, appeared before a legislative committee to advocate in favor of the bill on
behalf of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce. In her presentation, Mrs. Lee cited to the various reasons that women
have been historically and disproportionately denied traditional funding: “Women have been historically denied access
to traditional funding from lending institutions due to real and/or perceived issues such as lack of collateral, strict
banking requirements stemming from the 2008 financial crisis, perceived risk (i.e. betting on women is somehow riskier),
and low or negative cash flow and revenues.”
SB 126 seeks to reverse some of these historical inequities by mandating the dispensation of funds to qualified
applicants to assist with the growth of their businesses. The funds are presented in the form of a loan, with highly
favorable repayment rates for those that qualify. If passed, women owned businesses can apply for a micro-loan on
behalf of their companies to assist in the growth and expansion of their existing businesses.
In support of her testimony, Lee anecdotally cited to a story close to the Chamber’s heart. She told the story of the
WCCNV’s founder, June Beland, who in 1977, had the audacity to seek a business loan from a nationally reputable
bank to help capitalize her new modeling school and agency and publishing company, only to be asked, “Where is your
husband?!” The story, while comical in retrospect, appeared to resonate with the committee and they were pleased to
learn that, after exerting much effort and engaging in a level of vigilance we all hope to one day achieve, June ultimately
received the loan, on her own merit, AND without her husband!!! (No disrespect to Norman of course who is, by all
accounts a super supportive and amazing spouse).
The Women’s Chamber joined both the Latin Chamber of Commerce and the Urban Chamber of Commerce in voicing
its support for this bill. All testifying chambers cited to the fact that the groups represented in the bill have historically
lacked access to sufficient capital to expand and hire additional employees and will likely employ greater number of
women, minorities and other Nevadans and therefore relieve unemployment in many segments of the population that
have traditionally experienced the highest rates of unemployment and underemployment.
In sum, the Women’s Chamber’s message was clear: any bill that assists with relieving unemployment while
simultaneously encouraging economic growth and maintaining a stable economy, will always be supported by the
Women’s Chamber. A special thanks to June Beland for allowing us to share her story and for being one of the many
trail blazing inspirations for this hopefully soon-to-be new law! •
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WOMEN'S CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS THROUGH THE LEGACY FOUNDATION
Women’s Chamber Scholarship Programs
For women and ‘At Risk” female high school students
Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada
High school Student Scholarships scholarships go through The Public Education Foundation
2017 Student Scholarships Awarded to:
Jalyne Miller - Eileen Enriquez - Genesis Duarte- Padilla
2018 Scholarships for high School students
Open from November 17, 2017 to February 14, 2018
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
SEE PAGE 14 - FOR WOMEN SCHOLARSHIPS
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Government Affairs Council
THE LEGISLATIVE CORNER
Anita Laruy
Chair, Government Affairs Council
The 2017 legislative session is almost at its half point. There are many bills that may affect you or
your business. The following is a list of some of the bills
SB 99 – Revises provisions relating to taxation.
SB 126 – Would use up to $10 million in bonds to create a fund to provide loans to businesses owned by women and
minorities.
SB 147 – Authorizes tax credits for employers who assist employees in finding and paying for day care.
SB 196 – Would mandate that businesses with 50 or more employees would have to provide paid sick leave. Workers
would earn one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked and could access this benefit after being on the job 90
days.
SB 265 – Mandates pharmaceutical companies to refund Nevadans for overpriced American insulin. It would also
require manufacturers to disclose the costs of all research, materials, manufacturing and administrative expenses that go
into producing drugs for diabetics.
AB 35 – Makes various changes relating to insurance.
AB 172 – Revises provisions governing business entities.
AB 211 – Revises provisions governing compensation and wages.
AB 281 – Revises provisions governing the filing of a commerce tax return.
AB 283 – Revises provisions governing business entities.
AB 402 – The “pink tax” on feminine hygiene products.
It would ask voters to decide if such products should be exempted from the sales tax.
AB 436 – Revises provisions governing small business loans.
AB 441 – Revises provisions relating to taxes.
If you wish to know more about the afore-mentioned bills and their status or wan t more information
on other bills, you can go to the following sources:
1) Call (702) 486-2626 and ask for the State Library and Archives Legislative Service. You can also use this number to
contact your legislator.
2) Go to https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/79th2017
3) To testify on a bill or watch committee hearings, go to the Grant Sawyer State Office Building at 555 East Washington
Avenue, Room 4400. Tel. (702) 486-2800
4) To get the Legislative Schedule go to: www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/79th2017/A
Get involved and contact your legislators when there are bills that affect you or your business. Don’t forget
that they are our elected officials and they need to know how we feel about the legislation that they will enact.
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WCCNV Legacy Foundation©
Women's Chamber of Commerce of Nevada©
2300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 800
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Main: 702.733.3955
Fax: 702.926. 9270
Mission
The Women’s Chamber Legacy Foundation’s main focus is providing financial help and a public benefit to the
community in the educational diversity forum, working with the Clark County School System, Nevada System
of Higher Education, Nevada Postsecondary Education Commission, All Trade Schools, Universities,
Governor’s office to encourage higher education for educational opportunities for our scholarships.
Scholarships will also be provided for postsecondary education and will be collaborating with SCORE,
Women’s Business Center, high school principals to qualified candidates for scholarships and grants. Grants
will also be provided for business certification.
Our Vision
To ensure that Nevada has a Higher Education Scholarship Program for “At Risk” High School Students
(Male/Female) and Postsecondary Education (Trade Schools-Medical-Nursing-Hospitality-IT-HR-Culinary etc)
We will work closely with the Nevada Governor’s office, CCSD, Nevada System of Higher Education Leaders,
and the Postsecondary Education for all trade schools. Each year the board of the Legacy Foundation will
select recipients through the Public Education Foundation and you will meet the students at the ATHENA
Gala.
14th ATHENA International Leadership Gala
Women’s Chamber is the Host Organization for Nevada
Fundraiser will be for the WCCNV Legacy Foundation
Scholarships for “At Risk” High School Students and Women
2017 ATHENA International Awards
Leadership, Young Professional, Leadership Organization & Minority Lifetime Achievement Award
November 4, 2017, Very Special Celebration with all ATHENA® International Alumni’s, celebrities,
community partners, members, Young Professionals, Performer and more. ATHENA® International Awards
honor’s their great achievements, community support and how they help women and young
professionals in Nevada along the way.
Sponsorships & Donations: Call 702.733.3955
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2017 Women's Hall of Fame Inductees
Angela Go
2017 Women's Hall of Fame Inductees Pioneer Award
Carole Fisher
Julie Chen Hereford Donna Namchek Aviva Gordon Stephanie
Stallworth
Karla Perez
Dawn
Christensen
Carole Fisher & John Huck
John Huck and Wells Fargo Group
Carole Fisher & Friends
W.T. Greer-Guests with Bart Patterson Opening Performer- Amie Jo Greer Guest and Anita McGee
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Coming Soon
US Chamber of Commerce &
WCCNV Federation Program
Major benefits for our
Small Business Marketing members
two memberships in one
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Saturday, November 4, 2017
The Orleans Casino
6pm - 7pm Champagne Reception and Cash Bar