A total of $21,500 was raised for several nonprofit organizations which provide legal services to those who cannot afford it. Bank of Nevada, a division of Western Alliance Bank, sponsored the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event “Entertaining Ethics” with keynote speaker Oscar Goodman, which allowed all registration funds to be split among four charities: Nevada … [Read more...] about Continuing Legal Education Event Raises $21,500 for Legal Nonprofits
First Independent Bank Funds Downtown Reno Upscale Apartment Project
Reno - One of downtown Reno’s longest vacant buildings is being transformed into an upscale apartment building, bringing new life and modern living options to the downtown Reno area. The redevelopment project is a partnership between Basin Street Properties and Bentar Development, which received funding to complete the project from First Independent Bank, a division of … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Funds Downtown Reno Upscale Apartment Project
Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman Selected as CLE Featured Speaker
LAS VEGAS - Oscar B. Goodman will be the featured speaker at the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event, “Entertaining Ethics,” on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. The seminar is being held at the Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas and will be moderated by the Honorable Rob Bare of the 8th Judicial District Court. The two-hour seminar, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., will lead into … [Read more...] about Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman Selected as CLE Featured Speaker
Dozens of Employers to Interview Job Seekers at Hospitality Hiring Event on March 3, 2016
LAS VEGAS - On Thursday, March 3, 2016 job seekers can meet face-to-face with hiring representatives from one of the fastest growing industries for job gains in Nevada: hospitality and leisure. Workforce Connections is partnering with Nevada Partners and Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly to announce the first ever Hospitality Hiring Event, to be held at Nevada … [Read more...] about Dozens of Employers to Interview Job Seekers at Hospitality Hiring Event on March 3, 2016
Business Leaders Invited to Improve Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada
LAS VEGAS – Leading Southern Nevada business organizations are coming together to commit time, talent, and resources in order to accelerate student achievement, and are asking local business owners and executive decision makers to join them in a one-of-a kind activation event: The Business + Education (BE) Engaged Conference 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada. The conference, to … [Read more...] about Business Leaders Invited to Improve Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada
Nevada’s First Outpatient Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic Opens at Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
LAS VEGAS - Families whose children are affected by life-limiting conditions have a new resource to provide better understanding and better outpatient care for their loved ones. The Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada is groundbreaking in its efforts to assist parents in this highly specialized medical treatment. It is the first such … [Read more...] about Nevada’s First Outpatient Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic Opens at Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
Workforce Connections to Hold Request for Proposal (RFP) 101 Workshop on January 27, 2016
Workforce Connections is holding a Request for Proposal (RFP) 101 Workshop on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Workforce Connections, 6330 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150 Las Vegas, NV 89146 in the Rosalie Boulware Conference Room. As the Southern Nevada Workforce Development Board, Workforce Connections awards local community and faith-based … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections to Hold Request for Proposal (RFP) 101 Workshop on January 27, 2016
StoryBook Homes Breaks Ground On “The Mercer” Luxury Apartment Project
LAS VEGAS - The Mercer, a resort-style, 175-unit apartment complex planned in the desirable southwest area of the Las Vegas Valley, adjacent to Summerlin, will officially break ground on Friday, January 15, 2016. The Mercer will provide discerning guests with luxury apartment living options as Las Vegas’ demand for apartment inventory grows. The development includes 144, … [Read more...] about StoryBook Homes Breaks Ground On “The Mercer” Luxury Apartment Project
Goodwill.Jobs Launches as Affordable Online Job Board for Employers and Free Job Board for Job Seekers
Goodwill.jobs is open for business. The full-service job board powered by Goodwill of Southern Nevada offers employers an affordable option for job postings while providing job seekers free access to open positions, the ability to create a searchable resume, as well as access to local hiring events, workshops and resource centers. “As a nonprofit dedicated to helping … [Read more...] about Goodwill.Jobs Launches as Affordable Online Job Board for Employers and Free Job Board for Job Seekers
Goodwill Expands in North Las Vegas By Opening a New Retail Store & Drive-Thru Donation Center
On Friday, November 6, 2015 at 9 a.m. hundreds of Goodwill of Southern Nevada shoppers will walk into a brand new build-to-suit Goodwill Retail Store & Drive-Thru Donation Center at 2509 E Lake Mead Blvd. (S/E corner of Lake Mead and Civic Center). The 17,000 square foot facility features a 13,000 square foot sales floor, a donation sorting space and a convenient … [Read more...] about Goodwill Expands in North Las Vegas By Opening a New Retail Store & Drive-Thru Donation Center
Workforce Connections & Commissioner Lawrence Weekly Host Holiday Hiring Event on Nov. 5, 2015
’Tis the season for holiday employment and Workforce Connections, along with Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly, want to make sure job seekers, specifically young adults, are aware of available opportunities. Together, they are hosting a special Holiday Hiring Event on Thursday, November 5 at 9 a.m. at Workforce Connections, 6330 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150, Las … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections & Commissioner Lawrence Weekly Host Holiday Hiring Event on Nov. 5, 2015
First Independent Bank Joining Hot August Nights Foundation’s Annual Coat Drive
Reno - First Independent Bank is helping the Hot August Nights Foundation, a nonprofit organization helping children in need or at-risk, collect warm coats for families during its annual coat drive. The public can donate any new or gently used coats, especially those for children, at any of the First Independent Bank Branches in Northern Nevada. Donations can be dropped off … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Joining Hot August Nights Foundation’s Annual Coat Drive
Circus Couture’s “Twelve” Raises $192,000 for Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada and St. Baldrick’s Foundation
LAS VEGAS – Circus Couture’s “Twelve”, a celebration of extravagant performance, art and fashion, raised a record amount of money during it’s sixth anniversary performance on October 9, 2015, at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. Thanks to the generosity of nearly two thousand guests who attended, Circus Couture’s “Twelve” raised a total of $192,000 … [Read more...] about Circus Couture’s “Twelve” Raises $192,000 for Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada and St. Baldrick’s Foundation
2015 Reno and Las Vegas Hemophilia Walks Raise Record Funds!
LAS VEGAS - Walkers and runners in Reno and Las Vegas in September raised a record amount of donations for the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation, surpassing last year’s record amount. More than $61,000 was raised through the efforts of walk participants and supporters for Nevada’s only nonprofit organization advocating on behalf of the inherited bleeding … [Read more...] about 2015 Reno and Las Vegas Hemophilia Walks Raise Record Funds!
Workforce Connections is Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award Honoree
Las Vegas - Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB), has been selected as a 2015 Business Excellence Award honoree by the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. Workforce Connections will be honored at the Chamber’s annual Business Excellence Awards Luncheon on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Aria Resort & Casino. “We are proud to … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections is Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award Honoree