Henderson, Nev. - Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Sol-Up, the Henderson Equality Center is now equipped with a new state-of-the-art 13.65 kWh rooftop solar system, costing the center only $1 per month. The solar powered system will deliver clean and sustainable energy during the day to power the center’s 5,000-square-foot facility, dramatically reducing its cooling and … [Read more...] about Henderson Equality Center Unveils New Solar Rooftop System, Thanks to Sol-Up’s Generous Gift
Nevada Solar Association Offers Trusted Resources to Consumers and Seeks To Elevate Industry Practices
All NSA Member Companies Support And Abide By Nevada’s Consumer Protection Safeguards Including SB 293 LAS VEGAS - November 11, 2024 - Nevada consumers seeking to do business with reliable and ethical solar companies committed to the highest standards now have a valuable resource. The Nevada Solar Association (NSA) is a coalition of solar-related businesses dedicated to … [Read more...] about Nevada Solar Association Offers Trusted Resources to Consumers and Seeks To Elevate Industry Practices
Dr. Drishti Ragoonanan Joins Cure 4 The Kids Foundation
LAS VEGAS - November 7, 2024 - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K) is delighted to welcome Dr. Drishti Ragoonanan to Southern Nevada’s only pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center. As a board-certified pediatric hematology-oncology physician, Dr. Ragoonanan joins 18 other highly trained providers at the clinic, treating children and young adults affected by pediatric … [Read more...] about Dr. Drishti Ragoonanan Joins Cure 4 The Kids Foundation
Las Vegas Ice Center Going ‘Green’ With Massive New State-Of-The-Art Solar Rooftop System
Sustainable Solar Power Will Reduce Ice Center’s Energy Costs By Millions of Dollars LAS VEGAS - October 15, 2024 - The Las Vegas Ice Center joins a growing number of businesses that are relying on the sun's power to electrify their operations, reduce reliance on fossil-fueled energy, and dramatically lower energy costs. Today, the family-owned skating center debuted a … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Ice Center Going ‘Green’ With Massive New State-Of-The-Art Solar Rooftop System
Disconnected Youth Coalition to Help the 42,000 Young Adults Who Are Not Employed or In School
One in six young people aged 16 to 24 in Clark County are considered "disconnected," meaning they are not in school or meaningfully employed. The Disconnected Youth Coalition is an expanding local initiative of more than twenty community partners in Southern Nevada. Convened by Workforce Connections, the local workforce development board, the coalition is working to … [Read more...] about Disconnected Youth Coalition to Help the 42,000 Young Adults Who Are Not Employed or In School
CSN Acting President Dr. William Kibler and Empire Cat General Manager of Recruiting Lori Calderon Flahive Join Workforce Connections Board
Workforce Connections (WC), Southern Nevada’s local workforce development board, welcomes Dr. William “Bill” Kibler, Acting President of the College of Southern Nevada, and Lori Calderon Flahive, General Manager of Recruiting for Empire Cat, as new board members. The WC Local Elected Officials Consortium approved the appointments during its regular meeting on September … [Read more...] about CSN Acting President Dr. William Kibler and Empire Cat General Manager of Recruiting Lori Calderon Flahive Join Workforce Connections Board
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Announces “Keep It Local” Challenge During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
LAS VEGAS - September 6, 2024 - In September, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Southern Nevadans will be asked to donate to national childhood cancer causes at retail stores, home raffle giveaways, television ads and online. While the intention is admirable, it is likely that little—possibly none—of those funds will help a child who is currently battling cancer in … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Announces “Keep It Local” Challenge During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Hosts New Energy Economy Event
The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce announces a public event for members of the sustainability community, “The New Energy Economy, What the Future Holds for our Community.” The event will take place on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, located at 4065 S. Virginia Street Suite 100, Reno, NV 89502. The Reno + … [Read more...] about Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce Hosts New Energy Economy Event
Hemophilia Patient Receives FDA Approved Gene Therapy Treatment Likely To Eliminate The Need For Preventative Factor Replacement
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is the First Facility In Nevada To Administer Transformative Therapy LAS VEGAS - July 31, 2024 - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K) announced it has completed Nevada’s first successful infusion of Hemgenix®, a gene therapy option for adult patients with hemophilia B — a genetic bleeding disorder in which people do not produce a protein needed to … [Read more...] about Hemophilia Patient Receives FDA Approved Gene Therapy Treatment Likely To Eliminate The Need For Preventative Factor Replacement
Olympia Companies Charitable Foundation Receives National Operation School Bell® Award During School Supply Donation Drop Off
On July 23, 2024, Assistance League of Las Vegas presented Olympia Companies Charitable Foundation Executive Director Angela Rock with the National Operation School Bell® Award in recognition of the more than $1 million donated by the foundation to the local Operation School Bell program to date. Operation School Bell is Assistance League of Las Vegas’ signature community … [Read more...] about Olympia Companies Charitable Foundation Receives National Operation School Bell® Award During School Supply Donation Drop Off
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Offers “Early Bird” Sponsor Incentives For Golf 4 The Kids Halloween Golf Tournament
LAS VEGAS - July 22, 2024 - Special “early bird” incentives are available to companies and organizations looking to become sponsors of the annual Golf 4 The Kids Halloween Golf Tournament on Monday, October 28, 2024. Sponsorships that are purchased prior to August 1, 2024, will receive a $1,000 discount off any sponsorship package priced at $5,000 and above. A total of seven … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Offers “Early Bird” Sponsor Incentives For Golf 4 The Kids Halloween Golf Tournament
Clark County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell appointed to Workforce Connections Board
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s local workforce development board, welcomes Clark County School District (CCSD) Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell as a new board member. Larsen-Mitchell was appointed to a two-year term on the Workforce Connections (WC) Board. Her appointment was approved by the WC Local Elected Officials Consortium during its … [Read more...] about Clark County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell appointed to Workforce Connections Board
Sol-Up Announces Grand Opening of Northern Nevada’s First Renewable Energy Showroom
The Sol-Up Showroom Features Products That Help Consumers Achieve Greater Energy Independence And Reduce Carbon Footprints Reno, Nev., June 24, 2024 - Sol-Up, a full-service energy solution and conservation company is proud to announce the Grand Opening of Northern Nevada’s first clean energy showroom. As the nation celebrates Independence Day Weekend, the public is … [Read more...] about Sol-Up Announces Grand Opening of Northern Nevada’s First Renewable Energy Showroom
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s “Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over)” Music Video Wins Pacific Southwest EMMY® Award
LAS VEGAS - June 24, 2024 - “Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over),” a holiday-themed track and music video featuring Cure 4 The Kids Foundation patients, celebrities, and well-known recording artists, received the 2024 EMMY® for Outstanding Musical Composition & Arrangement by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Pacific Southwest Chapter. The EMMY® was presented … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s “Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over)” Music Video Wins Pacific Southwest EMMY® Award
“Happy Xmas” Holiday Single Benefiting Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Honored With Emmy Nomination
LAS VEGAS - June 10, 2024 - “Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over)” a holiday-themed song released in October of 2023 and featuring Cure 4 The Kids Foundation patients, Las Vegas celebrities and well-known recording artists has been nominated for an EMMY® award. This is the first EMMY® nomination on behalf of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation in the organization’s history. Cure 4 The Kids … [Read more...] about “Happy Xmas” Holiday Single Benefiting Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Honored With Emmy Nomination