Nevada business leaders believe the biggest challenges facing the business community include the quality and availability of the state's workforce, the public education system, and increasing healthcare costs. Despite those concerns, the vast majority of business leaders are confident their company revenues will grow in 2017, with most expecting to hire and train additional … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada’s Business Leader Survey Shows Workforce, Education and Healthcare Concerns
Nevada Supreme Court Justices, U.S. District Court Judge to Participate in CLE Ethics Event
LAS VEGAS - Several of the state’s top legal minds will participate in a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) ethics discussion on Thursday, February 23, 2017, in Downtown Las Vegas. The esteemed panel will include Nevada Supreme Court Justice James W. Hardesty, Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas, and U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Nevada, Lloyd D. … [Read more...] about Nevada Supreme Court Justices, U.S. District Court Judge to Participate in CLE Ethics Event
Business Leaders Invited to Support Improved Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2017
LAS VEGAS - Nevada business owners and executives are joining Southern Nevada’s leading business organizations to support effective educational programs, improved student outcomes, and create a pathway to a more diverse economy in Southern Nevada at this year’s Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2017. The summit, which takes place on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 7:00 … [Read more...] about Business Leaders Invited to Support Improved Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2017
Grand Opening of New Goodwill Retail Store & Drive Thru Donation Center in Henderson
Goodwill of Southern Nevada announces the grand opening of the nonprofit’s second Henderson location at 1451 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV 89015 at E. Horizon Drive on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 9 a.m. A brief ribbon cutting ceremony and presentation featuring a Goodwill team member who has overcome incredible odds will be held inside the store at 8:30 a.m. Media are … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of New Goodwill Retail Store & Drive Thru Donation Center in Henderson
Workforce Connections to host Business Engagement Panel on Cyber Security on January 18, 2017
Workforce Connections is hosting a special Business Engagement Panel focusing on cyber security trends on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the RedFlint Experience Center, 300 S. 4th St., #180, Las Vegas, NV 89101. Most experts expect to see continued growth in mobile malware and security breaches, especially in the healthcare and financial … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections to host Business Engagement Panel on Cyber Security on January 18, 2017
Rachelle Crupi Promoted to President at Bank of Nevada
LAS VEGAS – Bank of Nevada announced that Rachelle Crupi is promoted to President, Bank of Nevada, effective Jan.1, 2017. Ms. Crupi is an accomplished banker with more than 30 years of experience in Nevada’s banking landscape. She joined Bank of Nevada in 2003 as a Regional President and early in her tenure opened the bank’s location at Hualapai Way and Charleston Boulevard. … [Read more...] about Rachelle Crupi Promoted to President at Bank of Nevada
Give the Gift of a Job this Holiday Season with Goodwill
This holiday season you can help give someone in our community the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty. You can help cure homelessness, hunger and crime. And you can help stabilize families, all by donating goods or charitable dollars to Goodwill of Southern Nevada to help give the gift of a job. “While the economy is improving, about one in twenty Southern Nevadans … [Read more...] about Give the Gift of a Job this Holiday Season with Goodwill
Hundreds of Children Benefit From First Independent Bank and Hot August Nights Foundation Coat Drives
Reno - First Independent Bank customers, employees, and the general public, collected nearly 200 new coats for Northern Nevada children to keep them warm this winter. The coats were collected during a month-long coat drive involving all seven First Independent Bank locations. The 192 coats collected were donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. “It is truly … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Children Benefit From First Independent Bank and Hot August Nights Foundation Coat Drives
Election Results Show Voters and Business Leaders United in Support of Public Schools
Reno - More than half of Washoe County voters agree with many Northern Nevada business leaders that improving public education, including school facilities, will strengthen the business climate of Northern Nevada. On November 8, 2016, more than 56 percent of Washoe County voters approved a permanent sales tax increase to provide funding for school expansion projects and new … [Read more...] about Election Results Show Voters and Business Leaders United in Support of Public Schools
Bank of Nevada Donates 42 iPads to Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy To Boost Future Learning
LAS VEGAS - Bank of Nevada is answering the call to help the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy take part in a valuable research project which may hold promise for all students in Nevada to attain reading proficiency by third grade — considered a crucial benchmark by educators as an indicator of future success. On behalf of Bank of Nevada, CEO John Guedry donated 42 … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada Donates 42 iPads to Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy To Boost Future Learning
Goodwill to Open 20th Retail Store and Drive-Thru Donation Center
On Thursday November 10, 2016 at 9 a.m. Goodwill of Southern Nevada will open its 20th retail store in Southern Nevada with the grand opening of the nonprofit’s second “Goodwill Select” model store and drive-thru donation center at 5110 Blue Diamond Road (at Decatur), Las Vegas, 89139. The Goodwill Select model features an easy to navigate 2,000 square-foot sales floor, … [Read more...] about Goodwill to Open 20th Retail Store and Drive-Thru Donation Center
Goodwill of Southern Nevada Receives $10,000 State Farm Good Neighbor Citizen Grant
Goodwill of Southern Nevada is honored to receive a $10,000 State Farm Good Neighbor grant from State Farm Insurance to help fund life changing work readiness and job training workshops at the nonprofit’s local Career Connections centers. “Hands on, face-to-face workshops like these are critical when it comes to helping prepare members of our community for employment,” said … [Read more...] about Goodwill of Southern Nevada Receives $10,000 State Farm Good Neighbor Citizen Grant
First Independent Bank Collecting Winter Coats for Northern Nevada Children In October
A warm winter coat is not something every Northern Nevada family can afford this winter. That’s why, for the second year in a row, First Independent Bank is joining with the Hot August Nights Foundation to help supply warm coats for local children in need. Throughout the month of October, the public is encouraged to drop off new or gently used coats — especially those for … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Collecting Winter Coats for Northern Nevada Children In October
Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation Raises $60,000 at Las Vegas and Reno Walks/5Ks
LAS VEGAS - More than 500 walkers and runners took part in Hemophilia Walks and 5K events in Las Vegas and Reno in September, allowing the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation to raise more than $60,000 during the nonprofit organization’s largest fundraisers of the year. The foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will use the funds to send children … [Read more...] about Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation Raises $60,000 at Las Vegas and Reno Walks/5Ks
Goodwill to Open Upscale Déjà Blue Boutique Henderson
High-end thrifting is coming to Henderson. On Friday, October 7, 2016, at 9 a.m., Goodwill of Southern Nevada will open its se-cond Déjà Blue Boutique, located at 10624 S Eastern Ave. (at W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy.), Henderson, NV 89052, featuring an extensive selection of brand name fashion-forward designer clothing, shoes, accessories and household decorative items at a … [Read more...] about Goodwill to Open Upscale Déjà Blue Boutique Henderson