Twenty-seven percent of undergraduate student respondents and 12% of graduate student respondents at the University of Nevada, Reno reported experiencing “poor or terrible” internet access in a remote working and learning survey given to campus last spring. Many students are still working and learning part time via virtual modalities, making a strong internet connection … [Read more...] about Google Donates 100 Hotspot Devices to Students in Need at the University of Nevada, Reno
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McQuillen, Ridge, Robertson Re-Elected to NCET Board
Wes McQuillen, Alana Ridge and Kyle Robertson have been re-elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology. McQuillen, re-elected as NCET’s vice president of email services for Tech Wednesday, is principal at ALTER Strategies, a firm that provides … [Read more...] about McQuillen, Ridge, Robertson Re-Elected to NCET Board
CSN to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremony May 15
The College of Southern Nevada will hold its 49th annual commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at Sam Boyd Stadium to honor the Class of 2021. “Our Class of 2021 is among the hardest working group of college students I have ever had the pleasure of knowing,” said CSN President Dr. Federico Zaragoza. “The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted countless lives, and yet … [Read more...] about CSN to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremony May 15
RSAR Releases March 2021 Existing Home Sales Report
The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS® (RSAR) today released its March 2021 report on existing home sales in Reno/Sparks and Fernley, including median sales price and the number of home sales in the region. RSAR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service. During the month of March, RSAR saw… The median price of a single-family … [Read more...] about RSAR Releases March 2021 Existing Home Sales Report
De Castroverde Law Group Partners With Findlay Subaru of Las Vegas to Award $10,000 College Scholarship to a Local High School Senior
De Castroverde Law Group is partnering with Findlay Subaru of Las Vegas to announce the 2021 Road to College Academic Scholarship. Together, the two local businesses have combined their donations to present a local high school senior with a $10,000 scholarship. Seniors from Southern Nevada high schools are invited to submit an application for the scholarship, which is based … [Read more...] about De Castroverde Law Group Partners With Findlay Subaru of Las Vegas to Award $10,000 College Scholarship to a Local High School Senior
Raiders Fullback Alec Ingold Partners with Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada for Financial Literacy — Alec Ingold’s Virtual Money Mini Camp for 8th-12th Grade Students —
Alec Ingold has a passion for finance and football that has translated into success on and off the field, not only for him but also for his football teammates. Now the Las Vegas Raiders fullback and team nominee for the 2020 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award is bringing financial literacy lessons ‒ honed from his University of Wisconsin personal finance degree and … [Read more...] about Raiders Fullback Alec Ingold Partners with Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada for Financial Literacy — Alec Ingold’s Virtual Money Mini Camp for 8th-12th Grade Students —
NAIOP Southern Nevada presents April 15 virtual breakfast on how the industrial sector has led the way in Southern Nevada development
NAIOP Southern Nevada presents “Industrial: It’s What’s Driving Everything” at its monthly breakfast meeting. The virtual program will be moderated by Dan Doherty, executive vice president of Colliers International. Speakers include Nicholas Ilagan, senior vice president of asset management for CapRock Partners, and Mike Orr, senior vice president of SunCap Property Group. The … [Read more...] about NAIOP Southern Nevada presents April 15 virtual breakfast on how the industrial sector has led the way in Southern Nevada development
Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Announces Addition of New Board Members
Christopher White & Lauren Westerfield join the nonprofit organization’s board of directors. LAS VEGAS – Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill®) is proud to announce the addition of Christopher White and Lauren Westerfield to its board of directors. White, the chief operating officer for Brooklyn Bowl, has extensive experience in business operations and will offer vital … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Announces Addition of New Board Members
SR Construction Named the General Contractor for the Alper Airport Retail Center Project
SR Construction was recently named the general contractor for the upcoming development of the Alper Airport Retail Center. The project, which is located at 1470 Raiders Way, will consist of the construction of a 13,722 sq. ft. shelled retail building. “SR Construction is honored to have been selected to join the team to construct this unique and beautiful building,” said … [Read more...] about SR Construction Named the General Contractor for the Alper Airport Retail Center Project
Southern Nevada Home Prices Keep Springing Forward Amid Tight Supply
LAS VEGAS – A report released Tuesday by Las Vegas REALTORS® (LVR) shows local home prices rising to another record and more homes being sold despite a tight housing supply. LVR (formerly known as the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS®) reported that the median price of existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada through its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada Home Prices Keep Springing Forward Amid Tight Supply
Joshua Ford Is Recognized as NACD Directorship Certified – Certified Board Members Demonstrate Their Commitment to Elevating Board Leadership
Las Vegas, NV – HK Strategic Partners today announced that the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) recently recognized Joshua Ford, Partner, as NACD Directorship CertifiedÔ. NACD Certified Directors, who earn NACD Directorship Certification®, signal to boards, investors, and other stakeholders that they possess the highest commitment to continuing director … [Read more...] about Joshua Ford Is Recognized as NACD Directorship Certified – Certified Board Members Demonstrate Their Commitment to Elevating Board Leadership
Colliers Las Vegas Exclusively Represents Las Vegas Strip Landmark Location for Retail and Introduces New Brand and New Plans
LAS VEGAS – Retail brokerage group “CNR Retail” at Colliers Las Vegas is exclusively representing the owners in the sale and lease of a highly desirable Las Vegas Strip landmark located on the northeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue at 2427 South Las Vegas Boulevard. CNR Retail is relaunching the property into the marketplace with a new name – The Gateway … [Read more...] about Colliers Las Vegas Exclusively Represents Las Vegas Strip Landmark Location for Retail and Introduces New Brand and New Plans
Request for Official Naming of Six Open Space Properties in Carson City
The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department invites all citizens interested in the official naming of six open space acquisitions to respond to a survey with proposed nominations, or to provide additional suggestions. The subject properties are located throughout Carson City. Please refer to the map on our website for each property location. The property … [Read more...] about Request for Official Naming of Six Open Space Properties in Carson City
Substrata Says Pandemic Changed Process but Hasn’t Halted Hiring
{Henderson-based biochemical manufacturing company looking for warehouse assistants} HENDERSON, NEV. — While the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed and even stopped hiring for some industries, biochemical manufacturing company Substrata reports it has grown during the pandemic. “Fortunately, through the pandemic, we’ve grown quite a bit, but that’s also made hiring a very … [Read more...] about Substrata Says Pandemic Changed Process but Hasn’t Halted Hiring
Donor Network West Lights the Reno Arch Blue and Green for National Donate Life Month
(Reno, Nev.) – Every April in honor of National Donate Life Month, Donor Network West (DNW), the federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) in northern Nevada and northern California, encourages Nevadans to register as organ donors, while also celebrating life-saving transplants and honoring both living and deceased donors. To register as an organ donor, you can … [Read more...] about Donor Network West Lights the Reno Arch Blue and Green for National Donate Life Month