FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX
Executive Joins Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees
Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. also announces three-year commitment of membership in the organization
Las Vegas, NV – The Vegas Chamber announced that Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer for the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, is joining the organization’s Board of Trustees. The board appointment coincides with the announcement that Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. is making a three-year membership commitment and joining the organization’s President’s Club, which includes several top business and community leaders in Southern Nevada.
Prazer will be sworn-in at the Chamber’s Annual State of the Chamber and Board of Trustees Installation luncheon on Friday, December 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Wynn Las Vegas. The Chamber’s Board of Trustees is comprised of established business and community leaders across Nevada who oversee the organization’s governance, financial health, and strategic direction.
Prazer has more than a decade of experience in the sports and entertainment industry and joined the Formula 1® team in 2017. In her current role as the Chief Commercial Officer for the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, Prazer brings her unique skill set and expertise to Las Vegas in preparation for the inaugural race, overseeing all aspects of commercial operations and working with community leaders and resort partners to develop meaningful relationships to collectively create the ultimate Formula 1 weekend on the Strip.
“We are thrilled to have Emily Prazer join the Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees. Emily brings extensive global sports and entertainment experience to our board that will help the Vegas Chamber grow its engagement in this industry, especially as Las Vegas attracts more high-profile events to our city,” says Mary Beth Sewald, president and CEO of the Vegas Chamber. “Emily joining the Chamber’s board is also a clear sign that Formula 1 is committed to deep engagement in the Las Vegas community as a great corporate citizen.”
“Our partnership with the Vegas Chamber will be critical to our success as we build the largest sporting event that the Las Vegas Strip has ever seen,” said Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer for the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX. “Over the next three years, I look forward to continuing to build lasting relationships with our local business and community leaders.”
About the Vegas Chamber
The Vegas Chamber is the broadest-based business association in Nevada, representing small businesses and employers throughout the state. Founded in 1911, its purpose is to cultivate growth and prosperity. In addition to a wide range of benefits to help employers and entrepreneurs thrive and create jobs, the Vegas Chamber is the leading advocate for small businesses in Nevada and is deeply engaged in policy at the local, state, and federal levels. For more information, visit VegasChamber.com.
About FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX
Formula 1® and Liberty Media are working together to promote the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX in partnership with Live Nation Entertainment and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The inaugural race weekend is set to take place November 16-18, 2023. Taking place at night against the iconic Las Vegas backdrop, the track will see drivers reach jaw-dropping speeds of over 210 mph (340 kph) as they race around some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, hotels and casinos on the legendary Las Vegas Strip. For more information, visit www.f1lasvegasgp.com