LAS VEGAS, NV - Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, announces Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Executive Director Kelvin Watson as a new board member. The Local Elected Official (LEO) Consortium approved Watson’s appointment during its April 13, 2021 meeting. Watson will serve a two-year term. Watson was named the new … [Read more...] about Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Executive Director Kelvin Watson joins Workforce Connections’ Board
Ainsworth Game Technology Announces Completion of Debt Restructuring Plan with U.S.-based Bank
LAS VEGAS - Ainsworth Game Technology (ASX:AGI) (“Ainsworth”) has recently announced the completion of a loan restructuring to refinance existing debt, and better position the company for its continued recovery and growth strategy. The $35 million credit structure was facilitated by Western Alliance Bank and Bank of Nevada, a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, … [Read more...] about Ainsworth Game Technology Announces Completion of Debt Restructuring Plan with U.S.-based Bank
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Vitalant and Be The Match Announce “Find It In Your Heart To Donate” Event on Friday, February 12
LAS VEGAS - To help increase the blood supply in Southern Nevada and to encourage more people to join the bone marrow registry, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation has joined with Vitalant and Be The Match for the "Find It In Your Heart To Donate" event. Blood DonationThe public is strongly encouraged to make an appointment to donate blood on Friday, February 12, 2021, between 8 a.m. … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Vitalant and Be The Match Announce “Find It In Your Heart To Donate” Event on Friday, February 12
StoryBook Homes Announces Treville Court – Its First-Ever All Rental Community of New Homes
LAS VEGAS - For the first time in its history, Las Vegas-based StoryBook Homes (SBH) is building a community of new homes for Southern Nevada renters who are not seeking to purchase a home but want the benefits of living independently within a small community. Located in the Southwest Valley near Windmill Lane and Jones Boulevard, Treville Court will offer renters three … [Read more...] about StoryBook Homes Announces Treville Court – Its First-Ever All Rental Community of New Homes
Bank of Nevada Client Retro Manufacturing, LLC, Receives State and Regional “Exporter of the Year” Award
LAS VEGAS - Retro Manufacturing, LLC, was recently selected by the Nevada District of the Small Business Administration (SBA) as the 2020 Nevada Exporter of the Year. Retro Manufacturing also received the added distinction of being awarded Exporter of the Year for the SBA’s Region IX, which includes Nevada, Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Guam. Since 2014, Retro … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada Client Retro Manufacturing, LLC, Receives State and Regional “Exporter of the Year” Award
Workforce Connections Announces Bank of Nevada’s Jerrie E. Merritt as Board Chair and Keolis’ Cecil Fielder as Vice Chair
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, announces Bank of Nevada’s Jerrie E. Merritt as the new board chair and Keolis’ Cecil Fielder as the new vice chair. They will serve two year terms in the leadership positions, starting November 1, 2020. Jerrie E. Merritt, Workforce Connections Board Chair Jerrie E. Merritt, Division … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections Announces Bank of Nevada’s Jerrie E. Merritt as Board Chair and Keolis’ Cecil Fielder as Vice Chair
Golf 4 The Kids Tournament Raises A Record-Setting $100,000 For Pediatric Cancer Patient Care
LAS VEGAS - The extreme generosity of golfers, sponsors, donors, and volunteers participating in the 2020 Golf 4 The Kids Tournament helped raise an incredible $100,000 at the annual event. This is the first time Golf 4 The Kids has reached the six-figure milestone. Funds raised at the event will provide direct support for patient care at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, … [Read more...] about Golf 4 The Kids Tournament Raises A Record-Setting $100,000 For Pediatric Cancer Patient Care
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Andre Agassi Foundation for Education and CCSD Announce New Learning Center for Pediatric Cancer Patients
LAS VEGAS - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation has announced a first-of-its-kind educational partnership within the State of Nevada to help pediatric cancer patients - and others with catastrophic conditions - advance their educational progress while receiving life-saving treatments. The Andre Agassi Foundation For Education Learning Center is located in the same building as Cure 4 … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Andre Agassi Foundation for Education and CCSD Announce New Learning Center for Pediatric Cancer Patients
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and UFC Announce Online 50/50 Raffle To Raise Funds For Pediatric Cancer Patients
LAS VEGAS - September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. For the first time, UFC and Cure 4 The Kids Foundation are partnering to bring greater awareness to the needs of Nevada’s children battling cancer, as well as additional funding through a statewide online 50/50 raffle. Beginning Thursday, September 10 through Wednesday, September 30, 2020, all residents and visitors … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and UFC Announce Online 50/50 Raffle To Raise Funds For Pediatric Cancer Patients
StoryBook Homes Debuts New Belle Ridge Community in Southwest Las Vegas Valley
LAS VEGAS - StoryBook Homes is announcing the debut of its newest community, Belle Ridge, offering a limited 45 homesites in one the most desired areas of the Las Vegas Valley. The Belle Ridge community is located near Russell Road and the 215 Beltway, and like every StoryBook Home, offers buyers the value, adaptability and included upgraded features that have attracted … [Read more...] about StoryBook Homes Debuts New Belle Ridge Community in Southwest Las Vegas Valley
The 8th Annual Golf 4 The Kids Charity Golf Tournament Presented by Roseman University and CSL Behring is Monday, October 19, 2020 at Anthem Country Club
LAS VEGAS - Golfers in Southern Nevada are invited to play an enjoyable round of golf at one of the region’s spectacular golf courses while also helping to raise funds for Nevada’s children in need of specialized medical treatment, including pediatric cancer. The 8th Annual Golf 4 The Kids Tournament presented by Roseman University of Health Sciences and CSL Behring is … [Read more...] about The 8th Annual Golf 4 The Kids Charity Golf Tournament Presented by Roseman University and CSL Behring is Monday, October 19, 2020 at Anthem Country Club
New Certifications Will Help Employers Avoid Expensive Employee Turnover Costs
For the first time in Southern Nevada, six workforce development professionals from Workforce Connections, the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), and the Vegas Chamber are officially certified by the national organization ACT® as Job Profilers. This specialized and data-driven training will allow these professionals to help local employers hire the … [Read more...] about New Certifications Will Help Employers Avoid Expensive Employee Turnover Costs
Workforce Connections and Vegas Chamber Earn National Award for Partnership
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, and the Vegas Chamber received national recognition for their joint efforts to advance workforce and economic development in Southern Nevada during the National Association of Workforce Boards’ (NAWB) The Forum conference on June 29, 2020. The prestigious Laurie Moran Partnership Award was presented … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections and Vegas Chamber Earn National Award for Partnership
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Debuts New Arts in Medicine Program
LAS VEGAS - Project Imagine, an Arts in Medicine program which has enhanced the lives of thousands of Southern Nevada pediatric patients, will continue its inspirational work by becoming a program of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. Under the mutually approved agreement, Project Imagine will disband its own 501(c)(3) designation and become a full-fledged Arts in Medicine Program … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Debuts New Arts in Medicine Program
Layoff Aversion Pilot Will Help Keep Approximately 275 Southern Nevadans Employed
LAS VEGAS, NV - Approximately 275 employees at more than 60 Southern Nevada small businesses and nonprofits will remain on the payroll thanks to an innovative Layoff Aversion Pilot developed by Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board. The pilot brings together public and private funding to support employers and employees impacted by … [Read more...] about Layoff Aversion Pilot Will Help Keep Approximately 275 Southern Nevadans Employed