1980
Entertainment Personality of the Year
The Chamber of Commerce awards Liberace its Entertainment Personality of the Year award.
1980s: Mega-Resorts & Mega-Growth
1983
Las Vegas Events
Community leaders through the Chamber, including future Chamber president Mark Smith, create Las Vegas Events to attract non-gaming visitors to the area. Former Chamber executive Herb McDonald is the guiding force behind its operations.
1984
CitiCorp Bank at the Lakes
With a push by the Chamber, Citicorp Bank opens a major processing center at the Lakes. This center becomes a major job producer, despite not having a true physical address. All statements issued from the Lakes processing plant list "The Lakes at Las Vegas" as the return address.
1985
Introducing National Finals Rodeo
With the assistance of the Chamber's Las Vegas Events group, the city hosts its first National Finals Rodeo.
1986
Leadership Las Vegas Premiers
The Chamber launches Leadership Las Vegas, a professional development program. The program is now in its 25th year and has a network of over 1,000 alumni dedicated to enhancing business and quality of life in Nevada.
1989
Customer Service Excellence
The Chamber, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, premieres Customer Service Excellence, a turnkey program designed to reward outstanding instances of customer service from exemplary individuals throughout the city.
