Armed Forces Chamber Blog

  Left to right: Ambassadors of the Armed Forces Chamber: Mike Hollembaek, Councilman Scott Black (North Las Vegas), Dr. Bradford Carlton, and JP Edwards The Armed Forces Chamber proudly honored Scott Black for his outstanding public service during his mayoral campaign kickoff Tuesday evening at the North Las Vegas Library District amphitheater. The tribute highlighted Black’s eight‑year tenure as Councilman for Ward 2 and his unwavering commitment to families, small businesses, and veterans. Under Black’s leadership, Ward 2 recorded record park expansions, lowered response times for first responders, and attracted more than $250 million in private investment. He championed initiatives that modernized neighborhood infrastructure, expanded access to workforce training, and created new partnerships with veteran‑owned enterprises. “Andre’ Haynes, Founder and CEO of the Armed Forces Chamber, stated, ‘Scott Black has consistently demonstrated servant leadership, integrity, and genuine...

Photo Courtesy: Transdev The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has generously donated fixed route bus passes to the Armed Forces Chamber , aimed at supporting veterans participating in Veterans Treatment Court programs across several courts in the Clark County area. These passes will be distributed directly to veterans during court sessions, program meetings, or by pre-arranged appointments, addressing critical transportation challenges faced by participants. Many veterans enrolled in programs such as the North Las Vegas Justice Court Veterans Treatment Court face significant barriers due to lack of transportation. These challenges hinder their ability to attend court hearings, access healthcare services, seek employment, and engage in educational opportunities . By integrating RTC Fixed Route Transit Passes into their support services , the Armed Forces Chamber aims to alleviate these hardships and enhance veterans' ability to reintegrate into civil...

  From left to right in the photo: JP Edwards, Executive Officer of the Armed Forces Chamber; Bill Ennis, President of Mesquite Veterans Center and Councilman in the City of Mesquite; Jesse Whipple, Mayor of Mesquite; and Andre' Haynes, Founder and CEO of the Armed Forces Chamber. Mesquite, NV – The Mesquite Veterans Center proudly celebrated over a decade of outstanding service to the community during a special ceremony hosted on Friday, 18 April 2025. The Armed Forces Chamber presented a commemorative plaque to the Mesquite Veterans Center in honor of its remarkable contributions. The plaque was graciously accepted by Bill Ennis, the newly appointed President of the Mesquite Veterans Center and a sitting Councilman for the City of Mesquite, Nevada. The intimate ceremony was attended by more than a dozen guests, including notable figures such as Jesse Whipple-Mayor of the City of Mesquite, Andre' Haynes-Founder and CEO of the Armed Forces Chamber, and other distinguished commu...

Las Vegas, NV – In honor of National Small Business Week, the Nevada District office of the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proudly announces the 2025 small business awards. Winners will be recognized at IPEC LV on May 9th in Las Vegas, Nevada. “The ingenuity of small businesses drives the economy across the great state of Nevada. By fueling free enterprise, and with grit and determination, entrepreneurs create jobs, families are given a better life and whole communities are transformed.  This is an occasion to recognize trailblazing individuals, and the lenders who are dedicated to helping our communities thrive and grow,” said Nevada SBA District Director, Saul Ramos. The ownership team, Kristen Corral-Marin, Carlos Corral-Marin, Daniel Simmons, and Regina Simmons of Tacotarian Las Vegas, have been named as the 2025 Nevada Small Business Person of the Year. Tacotarian will compete with winners from all other states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U...

Pictured from left to right: Andre' Haynes (Founder and CEO of Armed Forces Chamber, Joe Lombardo (NV Governor), and Leo Blundo (Chairman of Nye County Republican Party) Pahrump, NV — Saturday, 22 March 2025 — The Nye County Republican Party and the Armed Forces Chamber joined forces once again to recognize outstanding community leaders at the Lincoln Day Dinner held at the Pahrump Nugget Hotel and Casino on Saturday, 22 March, 2025. Chairman Leo Blundo of the Nye County Republican Party and Andre’ Haynes , Founder and CEO of the Armed Forces Chamber, took the stage to present trophies, plaques, and certificates of recognition to several esteemed honorees. Patsy Brown, JD. , President of the Armed Forces Chamber, attended the event in a show of support for the collaborative efforts to acknowledge individuals who have made significant contributions to the community. This partnership marks the second consecutive year that the Nye County GOP and the Armed Forces Chamber have join...

  L-R: Commissioners Bruce Jabbour (D1), Andre' Haynes, Frank Carbone (D2), Donna Cox (D3), JP Edwards, Vice-Chair Ron Boskovich (D4), and Chair Debra Strickland (D5) A t the December 17, 2024, Nye County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Frank Carbone was honored for his years of dedicated service to the county and his unwavering support for the armed forces community. Andre’ Haynes, founder and CEO of the Armed Forces Chamber, alongside JP Edwards, presented Carbone with a commemorative plaque recognizing his contributions to Nye County and the military community. Carbone, who decided not to seek re-election in 2024, is retiring after years of leadership and advocacy as a Nye County Commissioner. His tenure has been marked by tireless efforts to improve the lives of residents and champion the needs of active-duty military members, veterans, and their families. In addition to his work as a commissioner, Carbone himself has a distinguished history of military service, br...