Connect & Collaborate
Meetups & Strategic Business Forums
Where members connect, collaborate, exchange ideas, learn, and build valuable professional relationships.
A Business Community & Professional Platform
Connect. Collaborate. Grow.
Vegas Professional Network (VPN) is a membership-based business community and professional platform designed to bring local businesses, professionals, and consumers together—creating meaningful opportunities for referrals, collaboration, increased visibility, business development, and growth.
VPN is more than networking.
We are building a trusted professional community that gives members ongoing opportunities to promote their businesses, increase their visibility, build valuable relationships, connect with potential customers, exchange referrals, collaborate with other professionals, and access resources designed to support business growth.
With multiple membership levels available, businesses can choose the level of exposure, promotion, participation, and benefits that best supports their goals.
Exclusive VPN Membership Includes
Opportunities to build stronger professional relationships, gain practical business knowledge, and stay visible within the community.
Monthly
Business Builder Bootcamps
Practical education, resources, and business insights designed to help members strengthen and grow their businesses.
Quarterly
VPN Connections Unplugged — Connect Beyond Business
A relaxed social environment where members can get to know one another beyond business, strengthen relationships, and build the trust that leads to lasting connections and referrals.
But VPN Doesn’t Stop at Events.
Your membership is designed to work for your business beyond the room through increased visibility, promotional opportunities, referrals, community connections, and additional member benefits based on your membership level.
Make more connections. Increase your visibility. Create more opportunities.
Meet the Team
Meet the people helping bring the Vegas Professional Network community, resources, and member experiences to life.
Leslie Reese
Founder & President
Leads the overall vision and operations of VPN, overseeing membership growth, events, partnerships, sponsors, and team direction.
Chris Dyer
Director of Business Relations
Builds strategic partnerships and member relationships while leading educational programs, professional development, guest speakers, and business growth opportunities.
Laurie Nixie
Director of Entertainment
Creates engaging member experiences through entertainment, social activities, vendor relationships, and event planning.
Annette Shoemaker-Kohberger
Director of Creative Marketing
Leads VPN’s creative brand presence through marketing campaigns, social media, graphic design, videos, member spotlights, and promotional materials.
Together, we’re building connections, creating opportunities, and helping Las Vegas businesses grow.
Make more connections. Increase your visibility. Create more opportunities.
CONNECT • COLLABORATE • GROW WITH VEGAS PROFESSIONAL NETWORK