LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Aug. 26, 2025) – The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Nevada has opened nominations for the 2025 Placemaking Awards for Excellence, honoring outstanding projects and developments across Nevada that demonstrate innovation, quality and lasting impact in the built environment resulting in a transformative difference in the community. Nominations may be submitted no … [Read more...] about Nominations Extended Through Sept. 12 for ULI Nevada’s 2025 Placemaking Awards for Excellence
Make-A-Wish® Nevada Invites Southern Nevada Schools to Join Its “Kids for Wish Kids” Campaign
LAS VEGAS, NEV (Aug. 26, 2025) - Make-A-Wish® Nevada invites schools statewide to be part of its Kids for Wish Kids campaign. Last year, participating schools across the state raised more than $40,000 to help grant wishes to critically ill children, with White Pine High School in Ely raising $10,456 - more than any other Nevada school! Managed by kids - for kids, the … [Read more...] about Make-A-Wish® Nevada Invites Southern Nevada Schools to Join Its “Kids for Wish Kids” Campaign
KLAS-CBS Las Vegas Appoints Misty Morgan-Yousfi to Director of Sales
LAS VEGAS, NV (Aug. 20, 2025) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced that Misty Morgan-Yousfi has been named Director of Sales for KLAS-TV (CBS), its broadcast and digital operations in Las Vegas, Nevada (DMA #40). In this key leadership role, Morgan will oversee all local, regional, and digital sales initiatives for the station, including 8NewsNow.com, and … [Read more...] about KLAS-CBS Las Vegas Appoints Misty Morgan-Yousfi to Director of Sales
The PENTA Building Group Joins the Downtown Vegas Alliance
LAS VEGAS – Audrea Hooper, executive director of The Downtown Vegas Alliance (DVA), a member-driven 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that connects its members and downtown stakeholders to influence growth in the heart of Las Vegas, is pleased to announce that The PENTA Building Group has joined the organization. The PENTA Building Group, a national general contractor founded … [Read more...] about The PENTA Building Group Joins the Downtown Vegas Alliance
Offering a Great Value in Vegas, the Plaza Hotel & Casino Extends Its All-inclusive Hotel Room Package Through SeptemberDue to Popular Demand, the Plaza Hotel & Casino Is Extending Its All-inclusive Hotel Room Package Starting at $125 per Person per Night.
The Plaza was the first Las Vegas property to introduce an all-inclusive hotel room package in the summer of 2024. It was so well received by guests that the iconic downtown Las Vegas property brought it back this summer, and now, it has extended it to the month of September. “Everyone has seen viral videos of people complaining about costs in Las Vegas or read headlines … [Read more...] about Offering a Great Value in Vegas, the Plaza Hotel & Casino Extends Its All-inclusive Hotel Room Package Through September
StartUpNV and Community Leaders to Hold Third Annual Startup Week Las Vegas, Sept. 17-20
StartUpNV, a nonprofit statewide incubator and accelerator for Nevada-based startups, is again sponsoring the Las Vegas edition of Startup Week, Wednesday, Sept. 17 through Saturday, Sept. 20. Startup Week is a multi-day event held in cities across the world to celebrate entrepreneurship and showcase the local startup community through meetups, lectures, discussions, and … [Read more...] about StartUpNV and Community Leaders to Hold Third Annual Startup Week Las Vegas, Sept. 17-20
The Shade Tree Appoints Joyce Smith to the Organization’s Board of Trustees
LAS VEGAS –Linda Perez, CEO of The Shade Tree, a 24-hour accessible shelter designed to specifically meet the needs of those escaping domestic violence, human trafficking and homelessness, their children and pets (through a partnership with Noah’s Animal House), is pleased to announce the appointment of Joyce Smith to the nonprofit’s board of trustees. Smith, a long-time … [Read more...] about The Shade Tree Appoints Joyce Smith to the Organization’s Board of Trustees
The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation Breaks Ground on the Shaquille O’Neal Youth Complex Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada and Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada
LAS VEGAS, NEV. (June 27, 2025) – NBA Hall of Famer, member of Communities In Schools (CIS) national board of directors, Boys & Girls Club (BGC) Alumni Hall of Fame, and founder of The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, Shaquille O’Neal, was joined by local leaders and dignitaries to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Shaquille O'Neal Youth Complex with a press conference and … [Read more...] about The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation Breaks Ground on the Shaquille O’Neal Youth Complex Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada and Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada
Teachers Health Trust Supports Teachers Seeking to Lose Weight with Bariatric Surgery Thanks to Innovative Wellness Incentive Program
Recent medical news supports the reasoning behind the innovative Wellness Incentive Program offered by Teachers Health Trust (THT), the 42-year-old, self-funded, nonprofit health insurance plan for educators in Clark County, Nevada. The program enables plan members to have bariatric surgery for an out-of-pocket co-pay of $5,000 that can then be fully reimbursed over the … [Read more...] about Teachers Health Trust Supports Teachers Seeking to Lose Weight with Bariatric Surgery Thanks to Innovative Wellness Incentive Program
Signs of HOPE Announces the Appointment of Sally Baragar to the Organization’s Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS – Signs of HOPE (Healing, Options, Prevention and Education), a nonprofit dedicated to offering hope, help and healing to those affected by sexual violence and exploitation, is pleased to announce the addition of Sally Baragar to the organization’s board of directors. Baragar, executive director of consulting services at SimplifyHR, is a 20-year human resources … [Read more...] about Signs of HOPE Announces the Appointment of Sally Baragar to the Organization’s Board of Directors
The Downtown Vegas Alliance Announces Two New Members: YESCO and Corner Bar Management
LAS VEGAS – Audrea Hooper, executive director of The Downtown Vegas Alliance (DVA), a member-driven 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that connects its members and downtown stakeholders to influence growth in the heart of Las Vegas, is pleased to announce two new members that have recently joined the organization: YESCO and Corner Bar Management. YESCO Custom Electric Signs, … [Read more...] about The Downtown Vegas Alliance Announces Two New Members: YESCO and Corner Bar Management
Teachers Health Trust Wins Fox 5 Viewer’s Choice Gold Award
Teachers Health Trust (THT), the 42-year-old, self-funded, nonprofit health insurance plan for educators in Clark County, Nevada, won the Gold Award in the services category for health insurance in the inaugural Fox 5 Viewer’s Choice Awards. Winners were nominated and selected via online voting by the people of Southern Nevada. Nearly 1,000 businesses were … [Read more...] about Teachers Health Trust Wins Fox 5 Viewer’s Choice Gold Award
Teachers Health Trust Holds Health Fair with Free Screenings, Vaccinations, and Exams for Clark County Teachers
Teachers Health Trust (THT), the 42-year-old, self-funded, nonprofit health insurance plan for educators in Clark County, Nevada, held a free health fair today offering health screenings, vaccinations, dental exams, and informative presentations for local teachers and their families. Most services were free to THT members at the event and provided by THT health … [Read more...] about Teachers Health Trust Holds Health Fair with Free Screenings, Vaccinations, and Exams for Clark County Teachers
New Nevada-Based Seed Stage Venture Capital Fund Makes Its First Investment
As economic development efforts like those of StartUpNV continue to support the growth of the Nevada’s startup ecosystem, a new $10 million venture capital fund called the 1864 Fund has launched to invest primarily in highly scalable startups with at least $500,000 in sales in the western region of the United States. This month, the 1864 Fund made its first lead investment of … [Read more...] about New Nevada-Based Seed Stage Venture Capital Fund Makes Its First Investment
Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE Announces New Board Member, Art Zargaryan of Pegasus Development
(Las Vegas, Nev. – July 8, 2025) ---The Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE (Mayor’s Fund), a vehicle for the private sector to support key city initiatives that improve quality of life for City of Las Vegas residents with particular focus on vulnerable populations, announces the appointment of Art Zargaryan to its board of directors. Zargaryan is CEO and Owner of Pegasus … [Read more...] about Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE Announces New Board Member, Art Zargaryan of Pegasus Development