Community Organization Episodes

In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Kathleen Morris and Mary Ralph, the current and past presidents of Emergency Aid of Boulder City (EABC). They explore the 60-year history of this vital volunteer-led organization and its mission to provide a safety net for residents facing food insecurity and financial crises. From its humble beginnings during the construction of the Hoover Dam to its modern-day role as a cornerstone of community support, Kathleen and Mary share the he...

In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with John Barlow, the newly appointed Investor Relations Director for the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. A lifelong resident with a deep community legacy, John brings a unique blend of experience from the worlds of education and business to his new role. John discusses his vision for strengthening the partnership between the Chamber and local businesses, emphasizing the importance of a collective voice in advocacy. From sharing storie...

In today's episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill chats with Lily and Donna, who are representing the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada. Donna is a dedicated representative from Girl Scouts, and Lily is a young Girl Scout with big dreams and a heart for service. Together, they dive into what makes the Girl Scouts such a vital part of the Boulder City community—everything from life-changing leadership experiences for girls, to the upcoming "Dessert Before Dinner" fundraising gala, and the in...

Revitalizing Main Street: Boulder City's Historic Preservation and Community Development. Welcome to "The Best Dam Podcast," In today's episode, our host, Jill Lagan, dives into the heart of Boulder City's historic downtown with the Main Street Boulder City program, now in its exciting second year. This initiative, part of the national Main Street America network, emphasizes historic preservation, community development, and economic growth. Joining us are three remarkable consultants driving t...

Welcome to "The Best Dam Podcast," In today's episode, our host, Jill Lagan, explores enhancing the lives of seniors through transportation, social services, and more, with Kevin Abbott, Executive Director of Lend A Hand of Boulder City In this episode, we'll explore: Kevin's work with Lend A Hand. Kevin's personal anecdotes about his early career, growing up as an "army brat," and his passion for music. How a recent health scare has deepened Kevin's commitment to serving others. K...

James Cracolici, the president and co-founder of the Boulder City Bears Youth Football and Cheerleading organization, joins Jill Lagan in today's episode of the "The Best Dam Podcast," The Boulder City Bears Youth Football and Cheerleading organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that fosters youth sports in our community. Jill and James dive into the resurgence of your football and cheerleading for Boulder City youth, discuss how James and his team are making sports more affordable for families, a...

We hope that you enjoyed the 2024 Spring Jamboree here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977, is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. We had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of artisans, board members, and volunteer associations that help to make this public festival the success that it is. Our guest on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is Professor George Rhee, Department of Physics and...

We hope that you enjoyed the 2024 Spring Jamboree here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977, is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. We had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of artisans, board members, and volunteer associations that help to make this public festival the success that it is. Our guest on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is long-time resident and climate advocate, Rose An...

We hope that you enjoyed the 2024 Spring Jamboree here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977, is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. We had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of artisans, board members, and volunteer associations that help to make this public festival the success that it is. Our guest on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is Tiffannie Bond from ICAN—Issues Concerning Adole...

MEET AMY VANDERMARK, PASSIONATE LEADER AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATE, AND CURRENT PRESIDENT OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOULDER CITY. In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast we explore the power of collaboration and community support with our special guest, Amy Vandermark. Amy is a passionate leader and community advocate, currently serving as the president of the Rotary Club Boulder City. Her dedication to making a difference in the community is evident through her involvement in various projects, includi...

JILL LAGAN INTERVIEW WITH JAIME CRUZ Welcome back to The Best Dam Podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories and conversations with individuals, businesses, and community organizations that have an impact on Boulder City. In today's episode, Jill welcomes Jaime Cruz, a dedicated member of Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada's local Workforce Development Board. Jill and Jaime discuss the importance of continuous learning in the workforce, shedding light on the upskilling program that offe...

Welcome back to The Best Dam Podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories and conversations with individuals and organizations that have an impact on business development and growth on Southern Nevada. In today's episode, Jill welcomes Scott Muelrath, CEO of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. Jill and Scott delve into a myriad of topics, including the importance and value of chambers of commerce in today's business, and the resilience of brick and mortar retail, and the future of economic deve...

Welcome back to The Best Dam Podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories and conversations that leave you feeling motivated and empowered. In Today's episode, Jill welcomes Donna Namchek and Kara Levy from the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada. Donna is the Chief Operating Officer, and Kara is the Executive Assistant to the CEO. From the outside, Girl Scouts may conjure up images of selling cookies, camping trips, and crafts, but there's so much more to it. Through a wide range of programs, con...

This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features, Debra Solt and Allison Loftus from Vegas PBS . Debra Solt is the Director of Workforce Training and Economic Development at Vegas PBS. Debra drives innovation and explores new avenues for workforce training and economic development. Her dedication to creating a more inclusive and resilient job market has solidified her status as a trailblazer in the field of training and development. Allison Loftus is the Coordinator for Workforce Training and Eco...

This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features, Michael Mays and Courtney Mooney. Michael is the Director of Community Development for Boulder City government, and is a passionate advocate for it historic preservation, and he collaborates with the state to access valuable resources that further enhance Boulder City's historic preservation efforts. Courtney is a professional working for the City of Boulder City as a historic preservation officer. Her primary responsibility is reviewing applicati...

We hope that you enjoyed the 2023 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977, is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. During the two days of the 2023 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is. This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features Douglas...

The tables get turned today on The Best Dam Podcast, as is Alex Raffi, Partner and Creative Director at Imagine Communications, interviews Jill Lagan, CEO the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. Highlights Jill shares her story about how she became the CEO of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. The Boulder City Chamber was established in 1932 and is the oldest business organization in Boulder City. The Boulder City Chamber was established in 1932 and is the oldest business organization...

Our guest today on The Best Dam Podcast is John Chase, Owner of AmeriSent Insurance-Boulder City and Rotary Coordinator for Zone 26. Episode Highlights We ask John what the job description is for a Rotary Coordinator and how he sees his role in a leadership position such as this to be beneficial to him personally and in business. John shares how his service has impacted his life and his company that he operates with his wife Elizabeth, whom he has been married to for 30 years. John’s also a...

Today on The Best Dam Podcast we have the honor of visiting with Sonny Vinuya, Director of the Governor's Office of Small Business Advocacy, and Jennie Kim, Advisor to the Nevada Asian American Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce. Don't miss hearing how Sonny left the Chamber to further help small business owners as their champion in the Lt. Governor's office in the State of Nevada. He will share how he can help the businesses as well as new programs that will be coming to the State in the near ...

Today on The Best Dam Podcast we have the honor of visiting with Sandra Fraser. Sandra is the President of See Spot Run. They operate and maintain the See Spot Run Dog Park at Veteran's Memorial Park in Boulder City, Nevada. Background Sandra is part of a team of four that keeps the park maintained and funded so that we can all take our beloved dogs to play and socialize. They are always looking for more volunteers and we learn more about those needs on the show. See Spot Run is also holdi...

Hello, and welcome to The Best Dam Podcast. On today’s show, we have the pleasure of speaking with David Lusvardi, Vice President of National Park Express. National Park Express is an amazing partner of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce and a true asset to tourism in Southern Nevada. David has spent his life working in the tourism industry and has many experiences to share with us today. He enjoys seeing the pleasure on the guests’ faces as they see the Grand Canyon or Antelope Canyon fo...

We hope that you enjoyed the 2022 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977, is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. During the two days of the 2022 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is. Our guest on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is ...

We hope that you enjoyed the 2022 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977, is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. During the two days of the 2022 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is. Our guest on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is ...

We hope that you enjoyed the 2022 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977, is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. During the two days of the 2022 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is. Our guest on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is ...