CHAMBER STAFF & CONTACT INFORMATION

CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chairman: Rhonda Zuraff, Elko Daily Free Press
Past Chairman: Matt McCarty, Hilton Garden Inn
1st Vice Chairman: Mark Smith, Great Basin Bank
2nd Vice Chairman: Todd Valline, UNR Fire Science Academy
Treasurer: David L. Henson, NE NV Regional Hospital
Chief Executive Officer: LaVon Thomsen

Board Members:

COMMITTEES & COUNCILS
(Call the Elko Chamber of Commerce for additional information)

Government Affairs Committee

Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, Stockmen's Hotel & Casino

• Monitor Legislative affairs for impact on area businesses and makes recommendation to the Board of Directors
• Sponsors candidate's forums and guest speakers.
• Help to keep membership informed of pertinent issues.

Ambassadors

Meets second Thursday of the month, 12:00 noon, Red Lion Inn & Casino

• Act as liaison between the Chamber and the business community.
• Help to recruit new members.
• Visit new business members and welcome to the Chamber
• Participate in ribbon cuttings and grand openings
• Organize and coordinate Business after Hours monthly.
• Assist with Chamber fundraisers and events. ( Core group of Chamber volunteers )

Budget & Finance Committee

• Meets with Treasurer twice a year to review budget and as needed to discuss finances.

Elko Economic Issues Committee (EEIC)

Meets the 1st Friday of the Month at 10:00am at Great Basin College

• Define the Chamber's position regarding economic retention and development in the Elko area.
• Suggest ideas as to how the Chamber might become proactive and assist with economic retention.
• Represent the Chamber at town hall and special meetings' regarding economic development issues and report back to the Board of Directors.
• Work on projects that will influence the prosperity of our economy.

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