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“We are very excited to present this special speakers panel to talk about the exploding sports industry in Las Vegas,” said Jeff Lawrence, director of advertising for the Las Vegas Review-journal, who is spearheading the Nevada Top Workplaces campaign. “We are also so excited to have the Raiders’ Qiava Martinez as our keynote speaker. It’s an all-star lineup.”

Martinez is in her 16th year with the Raiders. She began her career with the company in 2008 as an inside sales ticket representative. Prior to being named senior vice president, chief sales officer, she was vice president of premium sales and service. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of California, Berkeley. She also received a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix, Bay Area Chapter.

“At the Raiders, we know firsthand the importance of a strong and collaborative workplace,” she said. “I’m proud to be a part of celebrating that same excellence within our local community.”

More than 300 Nevada business leaders are expected to celebrate the 2023 Nevada Top Workplaces Oct. 19 at the JW Marriott. A record 67 winners were identified by data from employee surveys conducted by Philadelphia-based research company, Energage, who surveyed 134 statewide companies this year. The specific rankings for the large, midsize and small companies and special leadership awards will be announced at the awards ceremony.

Any organization with 35 or more employees in the state was eligible to compete for 2023 Top Workplaces recognition.

Tickets for the event are on sale. Cost is $150 per person. Table size is 10 seats. To purchase tickets or sponsorships, contact Las Vegas Review-journal recruitment consultant Iyse Lee at ilee@reviewjournal.com.