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Karen Lambert Off is celebrating 43 years in a hairdressing business that is deeply connected to the growth and history of Mesquite, Nevada, where she is a small business pioneer. Lambert opened Hair Patterns, the first salon in Mesquite, on May 13, 1983. She was 19 years old. At that time, the population of Mesquite was around 900. Today, the population is reaching … [Read more...] about Lambert pioneered small business in Mesquite
Mesquite Chamber of Commerce
Mesquite Chamber poolside luncheon draws large crowd
The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce drew a large crowd to its Hawaiian-themed, poolside luncheon at the CasaBlanca Resort on Wednesday, April 8. The featured speaker, Gary Cahoon, chief financial officer of Tuacahn Amphitheater in Ivins, Utah, informed the members of the many changes that have taken place at the theater since they first staged a production of “Utah” 30 years … [Read more...] about Mesquite Chamber poolside luncheon draws large crowd
Luncheon highlights new cardiology services
The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce luncheon, held Feb. 11 at the Holiday Inn Resort, highlighted the new cardiology service now available in Mesquite. The guest speaker was supposed to be Dr. Shayef A. Gabasha, an experienced cardiologist who is opening an office in Mesquite at Mesa View Clinic and is working with Mesa View Hospital. Unfortunately, the doctor had the flu and … [Read more...] about Luncheon highlights new cardiology services
Holiday Inn breaks ground for resort water park
The Holiday Inn Resort held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, January 29, right behind the hotel where the water park will be located. The groundbreaking ceremony was hosted by the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce. The community was invited to attend the ceremony, and over 100 people came to see what the new amenity would be like. Chamber president/CEO Austin Whetzel … [Read more...] about Holiday Inn breaks ground for resort water park
Fixxology reopens under new ownership
A local favorite, food and beverage business Fixxology, located at 325 N. Sandhill Blvd., has changed owners and celebrated its new ownership with a Chamber of Commerce-hosted ribbon cutting on Saturday morning. The line waiting for the 10 a.m. reopening was impressive. New owner Kathryn Haga stood on a tabletop and spoke to the crowd, saying, “I am so grateful and honored … [Read more...] about Fixxology reopens under new ownership
Spotlight On: Austin Whetzel
This month the spotlight is on Austin Whetzel, the new president/CEO of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce. At interview time, Whetzel has been in his new position for four months. He reported, “The one factor of my new job that surprised me most is how warm and friendly everyone is to me, coming in here like this. The whole community, not just the business community, is so … [Read more...] about Spotlight On: Austin Whetzel
Mesquite Chamber recognizes members at luncheon
The annual Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Christmas Mingle & Jingle luncheon was held at the CasaBlanca Resort on Dec. 12. The ballroom was decorated beautifully with bright gold chairs, Christmas trees and holiday centerpieces. Lunch was served with champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Austin Whetzel, general manager of the chamber, took the opportunity to recognize all … [Read more...] about Mesquite Chamber recognizes members at luncheon
Village at Adobe Mesa officially breaks ground
A small crowd gathered on Dec. 3, a cold and windy day, to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Village at Adobe Mesa, a business center located on the corner of Falcon Ridge Parkway and Hardy Way. The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event, which was a happy day for Mindy and George Creamer, owners of the project. George said, “There will be 17 units in a variety … [Read more...] about Village at Adobe Mesa officially breaks ground
Mesquite Chamber hosts ‘Bring a Veteran to Lunch’
The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce hosted the sixth annual “Bring a Veteran to Lunch” event on Tuesday, Nov. 11. This year it was located in the Virgin River Event Tent. Chamber President/CEO Austin Whetzel said, “There were 50 veterans at the luncheon. It was wonderful to see them all.” Each veteran was treated to lunch by a chamber member. Some members even treated more than … [Read more...] about Mesquite Chamber hosts ‘Bring a Veteran to Lunch’
New general manager of MCC hosts tourism luncheon
The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce’s new general manager, Austin Whetzel, hosted his first chamber luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the CasaBlanca Resort. Whetzel was hired by the chamber’s board of directors as the general manager on Aug. 19, after the departure of former president/CEO Carol Kolson. Whetzel gave a warm, personable greeting to attendees as they came in … [Read more...] about New general manager of MCC hosts tourism luncheon