Anson Aninao has been promoted to small business and consumer lending officer at First Independent Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank. Previously Aninao was a personal banker focused on new accounts. Born and raised in Reno, Aninao spent the past seven years working in the Northern Nevada banking industry with responsibilities in consumer loans as well as business … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Promotes Aninao to Small Business and Consumer Lending
The Walmart Foundation Awards $455,000 to Nevada Nonprofits
The Walmart Foundation’s Nevada State Giving Program has awarded $455,000 to eight nonprofits throughout the state dedicated to serving residents through its core areas of giving: hunger relief and healthy eating, sustainability, career opportunity and women’s economic empowerment. The Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program supports organizations that create opportunities … [Read more...] about The Walmart Foundation Awards $455,000 to Nevada Nonprofits
Bank of Nevada’s John Guedry to be Honored with The Public Education Foundation’s 2015 Education Hero Award
LAS VEGAS - Bank of Nevada Chief Executive Officer John Guedry will be honored with The Public Education Foundation’s 2015 Education Hero Award, for his continued dedication to exploring ideas and strategies which promote excellence in public education. Mr. Guedry will receive the award during The Public Education Foundation’s 19th Annual Education Hero Award Dinner on October … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada’s John Guedry to be Honored with The Public Education Foundation’s 2015 Education Hero Award
Commissioner Lawrence Weekly Hosts Sept. 17 Town Hall Meeting for Those Interested in a Career as an EMT or Firefighter
Las Vegas - Are you interested in saving lives? You may be eligible for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Certification at no cost to you. Workforce Connections and Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly invite job seekers and those looking to advance their careers to a special town hall meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Clark … [Read more...] about Commissioner Lawrence Weekly Hosts Sept. 17 Town Hall Meeting for Those Interested in a Career as an EMT or Firefighter
First Independent Bank Funds Two New Home Construction Projects
RENO, Nevada - The construction of up to 138 new homes is underway as part of two new single family development projects by Desert Wind Homes and funded by First Independent Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank. Including these latest projects, First Independent Bank has committed more than $30 Million in loans as it works with numerous local builders to meet the needs … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Funds Two New Home Construction Projects
Business Leaders Offer Insight into Local Workforce Needs in Southern Nevada
Workforce Connections welcomes twenty-eight new members to its Business Engagement Panel. The new members represent twenty-one key employers in Southern Nevada. Workforce Connections’ Business Engagement Panel members have decision-making and hiring authority in their respective businesses who can deliver real time and locally relevant workforce intelligence. The information … [Read more...] about Business Leaders Offer Insight into Local Workforce Needs in Southern Nevada
$50,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Donation to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Will Create Statewide Pediatric Cancer Registry
Las Vegas - Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented Cure 4 The Kids Foundation with a $50,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Impact Award on August 12, 2015. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is one of 22 recipients of a 2015 Hyundai Impact Award in recognition of the institution’s proven track record in serving families affected by pediatric cancer. In 2015, Hope on Wheels will award more than … [Read more...] about $50,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Donation to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Will Create Statewide Pediatric Cancer Registry
American Casino & Entertainment Properties(ACEP) Announces Ned Martin as COO
American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC (“ACEP”) announced Ned Martin has been appointed to the post of Chief Operating Officer, in addition to his role as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Ned Martin has served as an officer of ACEP since October 2008 and as a member of the Board of Directors since March 2009. “Ned has been with ACEP since 2008 and has … [Read more...] about American Casino & Entertainment Properties(ACEP) Announces Ned Martin as COO
Bank of Nevada Employee Blood Drive Attracts New Donors During Low Donation Season
LAS VEGAS - There is a crucial need for blood donations during the summer months when many people who donate regularly, take some well deserved time off. Unfortunately, the need for life saving blood by hospitals and other medical agencies never goes away. That’s one reason Bank of Nevada held an employee blood drive at its Sahara Branch location during this traditionally … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada Employee Blood Drive Attracts New Donors During Low Donation Season
Goodwill of Southern Nevada to Officially Open Centennial Hills Retail Store on Friday, August 14 at 9 a.m.
LAS VEGAS, NV - Forty new jobs. And a long line of shoppers. Goodwill of Southern Nevada is proud to officially open the first thrift store in Centennial Hills on Friday, August 14 at 9 a.m. The new store is located at 6765 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas, 89149 at North Durango and 215. The 17,000 square-foot build-to-suit retail store features a 12,000 square-foot sales … [Read more...] about Goodwill of Southern Nevada to Officially Open Centennial Hills Retail Store on Friday, August 14 at 9 a.m.
Partnership with Bank of America Opens Five New Goodwill of Southern Nevada Donation Locations
For the first time in Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s 40-year history in the greater Las Vegas area, a local bank is donating space at multiple branches for convenient attended donation locations for the local nonprofit. As of August 3, 2015, five new freestanding Goodwill donation locations are officially open in the parking lots at the following Bank of America branches … [Read more...] about Partnership with Bank of America Opens Five New Goodwill of Southern Nevada Donation Locations
Bank of Nevada Collecting School Supplies for Hundreds of Students in Need
The public is invited to help provide school supplies for hundreds of Southern Nevada students whose parents may have difficulty providing the basic supplies their child will need. The 2015 Bank of Nevada School Supply Drive, happening August 10, 2015 through August 28, 2015, is a chance for Bank of Nevada employees, customers as well as the general public to … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada Collecting School Supplies for Hundreds of Students in Need
Reno’s Third Annual Hemophilia Walk & 5K Planned for September 12!
For the third year in a row, Northern Nevadans will be walking or running to raise critical funds and awareness for those affected by inherited bleeding disorders during the 2015 Hemophilia Walk & 5K. The one mile walk and 5K are scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Virginia Lake Park in Reno. Participants are strongly encouraged to register for the walk at … [Read more...] about Reno’s Third Annual Hemophilia Walk & 5K Planned for September 12!
Nevada’s Only Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist Joins Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada, the state’s only nonprofit pediatric specialized outpatient treatment center, is proud to welcome Dr. Kanyalakshmi Ayyanar to the clinic. Dr. Ayyanar will bring a new level of expertise to patients affected by pediatric brain tumors. Dr. Ayyanar was most recently Director of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology at the University of Louisville … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Only Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist Joins Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
Bank of Nevada’s Rachelle Crupi Elected to Nevada Bankers Association Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS - Bank of Nevada Regional President Rachelle Crupi was elected to the Board of Directors for the Nevada Bankers Association. Crupi will serve a two year term and was inducted during the Association’s Annual Convention and Membership meeting on July 10, 2015. The Nevada Bankers Association, a nonprofit organization founded in 1908, promotes a healthy banking … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada’s Rachelle Crupi Elected to Nevada Bankers Association Board of Directors