83°F
weather icon Clear

Chamber recognizes achievements at annual event

Outstanding achievements by local businesses and volunteers were recognized and new officers were installed when the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce held its annual installation and awards event Friday in the pavilion at Boulder Creek Golf Club.

Accomplishments made by the chamber in the past year also were highlighted by outgoing chairman Brina Marcus and CEO Jill Rowland-Lagan. Newly installed chairman Monica Preston spoke about her goals for the coming year.

Marcus, who spent the past two years as chairman, said she is happy to announce they were able to succeed with one of her primary goals for her term: increasing members’ online presence.

“All of our members can now be found online, and their social media presence has increased,” she reported.

Marcus also praised Rowland-Lagan for mentoring her, noting that she had never served on any type of board before joining the chamber’s board about eight years ago.

“I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. … It’s rewarding to be a part of something with so many energetic people,” she said.

Preston said she plans to continue the board’s focus on increased communications while boosting outreach, networking and community events. She said one of her goals is to help chamber members learn how to better communicate with their customers and leverage the power of social media.

Joining Preston on the board will be Samantha Knudsen, vice chairman; Sarah Iwinski, treasurer; and Beth Carden, Randy Hees, Kevin O’Keefe, Rich Loudin and Denise Senko, directors. Marcus will remain on the board as past chairman.

“Every day something phenomenal happens,” said Rowland-Lagan in her remarks. She highlighted chamber activities that included the first community cleanup day; establishing a think tank and committees to help businesses remain economically viable once Interstate 11 is complete; lobbying the city and the Nevada Department of Transportation to change the name of Nevada Highway to Boulder City Parkway to attract greater attention to the community; working with the Economic Vitality Commission to promote thoughtful, planned growth; studying the feasibility of allowing all-terrain vehicles and golf carts on city streets, as well as establishing a full-service branch of the Department of Motor Vehicles in town; and continuing to promote adventure tourism through its “A World Away: Come and Play” campaign.

She also touted the efforts of the chamber’s welcome committee that meets with new residents and a training program for ambassadors who meet with tourists.

The awards portion of the evening honored the top business and nonprofit of the year, along with excellence in community service and volunteerism.

The award presented to the Boulder City Police Explorers for Youth Committee Achievement included a $200 donation to the post.

After the serious portion of the event, the evening turned to fun and games as local “celebrities” took to the stage for a few rounds of Boulderwood Squares, a takeoff of the old television game show “The Hollywood Squares.”

Hali Bernstein Saylor is editor of the Boulder City Review. She can be reached at hsaylor@bouldercityreview.com or at 702-586-9523. Follow @HalisComment on Twitter.

Award recipients

Business of the Year: Oro & Jewelers

Nonprofit of the Year: Lower Colorado River Water Trail Alliance

Bert Hansen Business Person of the Year: Rod Taylor of Forever Resorts

Eva McGarvey Memorial Outstanding Service Award: Eva Lawrence-Fischer

Youth Committee Achievement Award: Boulder City Police Explorers

Alice Isenberg Community Achievement Award: Boulder City Art Guild

Bob Seers Lifetime Achievement Award: Al and Carrie Stevens

Goldie Begley Energizer Award: Tanya Vece

MOST READ
THE LATEST
Summer is a time to be safe

It’s a safe bet that the one thing we all have in common every summer is managing the extreme heat and our body’s reaction to the excessive temperature prevalent in our geographic location.

Free fishing fun

Logan Davis, along with his kids Winter and Maverick, tried their best to catch a fish Saturday, along with all the many others who enjoyed the city’s free fishing day at the pond at Veterans Memorial Park.

Ordinance promotes cleanliness, accessibility of public places

Individuals camping in public spaces has increased dramatically in the past few years across the nation. On May 27 the city of Boulder City joined the cities of Reno, Las Vegas, Henderson, and Sparks, along with Clark, Washoe, and Nye counties in passing a measure to expand the prohibition on camping in public places within city limits. The new ordinance goes into effect on June 19, 2025.

And all that jazz (in the park)

A relatively small but appreciative crowd turned out Saturday evening for Jazz in the Park, sponsored by the Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department and the Las Vegas Jazz Society. The evening featured the Marlane Coker Quintet and guest at Bicentennial Park.

Flushing faux pas may lead to clogs, costly repairs

When it comes to plumbing clogs, we can definitely apply the adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”…or in this case, a quart of Liquid Plumr.

Art exhibition to showcase work of Connie Ferraro

Connie Ferraro has worn many hats in her life. They have included Broadway dancer, actress, wife of longtime Boulder City Mayor Bob Ferraro and these days, artist.

Year ending on high note at Mitchell Elementary

From the first day to the last, it takes a great deal of energy to get through a school year. The students, staff, and families are ceaseless in their efforts to ensure that we have a great year from beginning to end. We are successful because we are supported by our community.

Mental health in an aging population

The American Psychiatric Association defines mental illness as health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking, and behaviors.

Sunflower Breakfast celebrates King’s parent volunteers

Boulder City’s commitment to community was on full display at this year’s annual Sunflower Breakfast, a heartwarming event dedicated to honoring the incredible volunteers who help our school thrive.

Reframing language in mental health

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of.