In this episode, we cut through the noise and unpack the highlights from the August 19th, 2025 Chamber Briefing — a direct line into local business trends, opportunities, and strategies.
What you’ll learn:
📈 Economic Momentum – Record-breaking $20M in July business filings, a 25% jump from last year.
🏛 Policy & Confidence – Insights from Secretary Cisco Aguilar on small business growth and supportive licensing processes.
🤖 AI for Growth – Upcoming Chamber ED workshop with UNR’s Arminia Karapesian (Sept 9), decoding AI tools for business efficiency.
💻 Spotlight: Sierra Miles – Local IT leader with Microsoft Azure AI certifications, healthcare compliance expertise, and recognition as Medical & Health Services Company of the Year.
💰 Financing Tools – Nevada SBDC & U.S. Bank panel on credit lines, loans, and what lenders seek.
👩💼 HR Bootcamp – October 17 workshop covering onboarding, compliance, retention, OSHA rules, and more.
☕ Networking Power – Coffee & Commerce (Aug 21), Business After Hours (Sept 9), and ribbon cuttings for new businesses.
🛠 Unique Experiences – Core Rochester mine tour (Sept 11) plus updates on hiring events and community initiatives.
✈️ Regional Updates – Reno airport prepping for Burning Man, new Alaska Airlines nonstop to San Diego.
🔑 The Big Picture – How businesses can connect the dots between taxes, tech, compliance, networking, and growth opportunities.
Regularly tapping into your chamber and local business ecosystem isn’t just about staying informed — it’s about spotting opportunities, preparing for challenges, and sparking your next big idea.
