Organizations specializing in employment and training are encouraged to learn more about the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for approximately $20 million of annual federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding earmarked for Southern Nevada. The annual WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth allocation funds the provision of employment and … [Read more...] about Procurement Process to Begin for Approximately $20M in Annual Federal Funds to Provide Employment and Training Services at American Job Centers
Bank of Nevada Welcomes Michael Pizzi as Managing Director of Commercial Banking
LAS VEGAS - July 27, 2022 - Bank of Nevada, Southern Nevada’s go-to business bank, is proud to welcome Michael Pizzi as managing director of commercial banking. Pizzi has served customers in the banking industry for more than 25 years, earning accolades for loan production, portfolio growth, and customer service. Most recently, he led a team of bankers in 11 cities along … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada Welcomes Michael Pizzi as Managing Director of Commercial Banking
MDX Labs Expands Operations to Include Saturdays, in Response to Clark County’s Elevated Level of COVID-19
Saturday Testing Now Available At Select MDX Labs Sites Henderson, Nev. - July 15, 2022 - COVID-19 testing is now available on Saturdays at two MDX Labs locations between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday testing availability is an effort by MDX Labs to provide Southern Nevadans with a weekend testing option as Clark County remains in the "high" category for community-level … [Read more...] about MDX Labs Expands Operations to Include Saturdays, in Response to Clark County’s Elevated Level of COVID-19
Vegas Golden Knights’ Darlene Navarro and Hightower Las Vegas’ Hugh Anderson Join Workforce Connections Board
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, announces the addition of Vegas Golden Knights Linemate Relations (Human Resources) Director Darlene Navarro and Hightower Las Vegas Managing Director and Partner Hugh Anderson to the Workforce Connections Board. Navarro and Anderson were unanimously appointed to the board by the Local Elected … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights’ Darlene Navarro and Hightower Las Vegas’ Hugh Anderson Join Workforce Connections Board
MDX Labs Fundraiser Supports Caridad Charity
Henderson, Nev. - MDX Labs presented Caridad Las Vegas with a check for $2,490 from a fundraiser held during the laboratory’s recent ribbon cutting event. MDX Labs matched all donations collected from individuals in support of Caridad’s jobs program reintegrating formerly homeless veterans back into the workforce, as well Caridad’s on-going efforts to humanize the … [Read more...] about MDX Labs Fundraiser Supports Caridad Charity
Green Valley Library Re-Opening to Community After Extensive Renovation
On Thursday, June 2 at 3:00 p.m., join community and civic leaders to explore the new and improved Green Valley Library, which is now open to the public after an extensive renovation. Originally constructed in 1986, the Green Valley Library is located at 2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy. The recent transformation includes renovations to support expanded community services … [Read more...] about Green Valley Library Re-Opening to Community After Extensive Renovation
Bank of Nevada, First Independent Bank, Green Our Planet and Nevada Department of Education Make Financial Literacy Curriculum Available to Every Nevada Student
5th Grade Curriculum Will Be Available in August; Expanding To Other Grade Levels Throughout The Year LAS VEGAS - Every student in the State of Nevada will soon have access to financial literacy curriculum thanks to the combined efforts of Bank of Nevada and First Independent Bank, Green Our Planet and the Nevada Department of Education. The educational partnership enables … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada, First Independent Bank, Green Our Planet and Nevada Department of Education Make Financial Literacy Curriculum Available to Every Nevada Student
Touchstone Living Breaks Ground On Independence Offering Attainable Homes For First-Time Homebuyers
LAS VEGAS - Touchstone Living today announced its newest community, Independence, providing first-time homebuyers an affordable and attainable path to homeownership. Located on a former golf course, the 162-acre site will include 1,600 new townhomes offering two to four bedrooms and starting in the $200’s - far below the current median price of a home and among the most … [Read more...] about Touchstone Living Breaks Ground On Independence Offering Attainable Homes For First-Time Homebuyers
LVGEA President & CEO Tina Quigley Joins the Workforce Connections Board
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, announces the addition of Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) President & CEO Tina Quigley to the Workforce Connections Board. Quigley was unanimously appointed to the board by the Local Elected Officials (LEO) Consortium. Quigley joined the LVGEA as President & CEO in February of … [Read more...] about LVGEA President & CEO Tina Quigley Joins the Workforce Connections Board
Kara Harris Joins Business Banking Team at First Independent Bank
Reno, Nev. - First Independent Bank is proud to welcome Kara Harris as assistant vice president, business banking. Harris, a fourth generation Nevadan, is responsible for expanding business banking opportunities with new and existing clients and matching the needs of business customers to a range of banking services which offer new efficiencies and critical … [Read more...] about Kara Harris Joins Business Banking Team at First Independent Bank
MDX Labs Announces Major Expansion of Laboratory and New Testing Services
Henderson, Nev. - MDX Labs is doubling the size of its Henderson laboratory facility and will add patient rooms and practitioners soon as part of a business expansion that includes a broader range of testing services. MDX Labs is Nevada’s only privately owned molecular diagnostic laboratory that is CLIA-certified and a member of the National Independent Laboratory … [Read more...] about MDX Labs Announces Major Expansion of Laboratory and New Testing Services
MDX Labs Attracts National Talent For New Growth-Inspired Leadership Positions
Henderson, Nev. - MDX Labs announce two high-profile additions to the company to support MDX Labs’ substantial growth and assist in long-term expansion objectives. Located in Henderson, MDX Labs is Nevada’s only privately owned, CLIA-certified and National Independent Laboratory Association (NILA) member molecular diagnostic laboratory. Trent Hofmockel and James Utley, … [Read more...] about MDX Labs Attracts National Talent For New Growth-Inspired Leadership Positions
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Named ‘ALA Library of the Future’
The American Library Association (ALA) has named Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (LVCCLD) as the 2022 recipient of its “Library of the Future Award.” Sponsored by the ALA and Information Today Inc., the annual award recognizes innovative planning, application, or development of focused customer support relating to information technology in libraries. The Library … [Read more...] about Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Named ‘ALA Library of the Future’
MDX Labs Debuts Travel Testing Service for Foreign-Based Travelers and U.S. Citizens
Henderson, Nev. - While many states have rescinded mask mandates for most public areas, COVID-19 safeguards remain in place on most forms of public transportation and for those passengers traveling internationally. To assist passengers in complying with travel requirements MDX Labs of Henderson is now offering travel testing services at its Sunset location at 3571 E. Sunset … [Read more...] about MDX Labs Debuts Travel Testing Service for Foreign-Based Travelers and U.S. Citizens
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s New Launchpads Help Kids Get Ready to Read by 3rd Grade
Faced with an ongoing trend of low reading and math scores among Nevada students and falling school enrollment rates, accelerating early learning has become one of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s most urgent priorities. To help boost these critical skills, the Library District is putting a new kid-friendly educational tool into the hands of students in our … [Read more...] about Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s New Launchpads Help Kids Get Ready to Read by 3rd Grade