Armed Forces Chamber Blog

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...