More than 100 life-saving organs transplanted (Reno, Nev.) - Donor Network West, the federally designated organ procurement organization for Northern California and Northern Nevada, announced it has recorded 43 organ donors in July 2020, the highest monthly donor record in its history. From the 43 organ donors, 127 organs were recovered and transplanted. There are … [Read more...] about Donor Network West Records Highest Number of Organ Donors in July 2020
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Southern Nevada Home Prices Remain in Record Territory Despite Pandemic
LAS VEGAS – A report released Thursday by Las Vegas REALTORS® (LVR) shows local home prices setting another all-time record despite the coronavirus pandemic and economic downturn, with more homes selling in July than the same time last year. LVR (formerly known as the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS®) reported that the median price of existing … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada Home Prices Remain in Record Territory Despite Pandemic
Annual Cox Back-To-School Fair Goes Virtual for 2020
The annual Cox Back-To-School Fair, the longest running, most visible school-readiness event in Southern Nevada is going virtual for 2020. The online fair address is www.coxbacktoschoolfair.com and the site is filled with information and resources for students and families. Cox worked with community partners and organizations to provide the same quality and quantity of … [Read more...] about Annual Cox Back-To-School Fair Goes Virtual for 2020
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
SR Construction Named General Contractor for the Henderson Hospital Expansion Project
Las Vegas-based design-build contractor to head the six-story patient tower project. SR Construction is proud to announce that it has been named the general contractor for the recently announced new six-story patient tower at Henderson Hospital, a member of The Valley Health System. The new tower, which is valued at $150 million, will add 93 beds to the healthcare facility … [Read more...] about SR Construction Named General Contractor for the Henderson Hospital Expansion Project
Wells Fargo Foundation and Nevada Rural Housing Authority Deliver Renovations, and Hope, to Carson City Resident
Carson City, Nev. – Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) has completed renovations at one of its subsidized, single-family rental properties in Carson City. The work was made possible by a $15,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation. The grant was matched by NRHA and the $30,000 total afforded new interior and exterior paint, a new HVAC system, a new refrigerator, a new … [Read more...] about Wells Fargo Foundation and Nevada Rural Housing Authority Deliver Renovations, and Hope, to Carson City Resident
OPD5 Continues to Implement Safety Protocols Amid COVID-19
OVERTON, Nevada – OPD5’s offices in Overton and Mesquite remain open to the public as it continues to comply with public health recommendations and updated COVID-19 guidelines issued by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, including requiring its staff and customers to wear face coverings inside OPD5 facilities. OPD5 will continue following all public health recommendations from … [Read more...] about OPD5 Continues to Implement Safety Protocols Amid COVID-19
KPS3 Hires Sara Robbins, APR as Public Relations Director
(Reno, Nev.) – KPS3, a full-service marketing and digital communications firm, has hired Sara Robbins, APR as public relations director. In this role, Robbins will conceptualize and implement public relations and communications efforts to hone and elevate client brand messaging. “Sara is a stellar addition to our growing team,” said Chrisie Yabu, vice president of PR. … [Read more...] about KPS3 Hires Sara Robbins, APR as Public Relations Director
High Net Worth Report Examines Luxury Housing Market Trends and Neighborhoods
LAS VEGAS - The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank released the latest edition of its High Net Worth Report series today. Issue 1 of 2020 provides a review of the luxury housing markets in Nevada in both Northern and Southern Nevada. This issue includes an analysis of current trends in these two luxury home markets as well as a review of the neighborhoods in which these … [Read more...] about High Net Worth Report Examines Luxury Housing Market Trends and Neighborhoods
USC Gould Receives $1m Scholarship Endowment to Enhance Diversity Efforts, Support Law Students
The University of Southern California’s Gould School of Law has announced a generous $1 million endowed gift from the Rosalie and Harold Rae Brown Charitable Foundation to enhance the law school’s diversity efforts and provide significant financial support to future law students. The Browns reside in Las Vegas, Nev. The newly established Rosalie and Harold Rae Brown … [Read more...] about USC Gould Receives $1m Scholarship Endowment to Enhance Diversity Efforts, Support Law Students
Equality Nevada Hosted a Pack the Bag Book Drive To Benefit 225 Students in Need
Yesterday, Equality Nevada hosted a Pack the Bag Book drive, filled with backpacks and food supply bags donated by Health Plan of Nevada and Spread the Word Nevada. More than 225 bags were distributed to students in need. Informational booths and resources were also available by the following organizations: Discovery … [Read more...] about Equality Nevada Hosted a Pack the Bag Book Drive To Benefit 225 Students in Need
Teachers Health Trust Launches New Name, THT HEALTH, and Debuts Sophisticated New Look, Highlighting its Enhanced Suite of Benefits and Innovative Transformed Health Plan for its 40,000 Teachers and Families of Clark County
THT Health, formerly known as Teachers Health Trust, the dedicated health plan for the educators and licensed professionals in Clark County, debuts a modernized, newly designed look to allow ease of navigation, real time communication and enticing visuals to engage its members. The brand relaunch, inclusive of its signature logo, revamped website, and enhanced social … [Read more...] about Teachers Health Trust Launches New Name, THT HEALTH, and Debuts Sophisticated New Look, Highlighting its Enhanced Suite of Benefits and Innovative Transformed Health Plan for its 40,000 Teachers and Families of Clark County
Las Vegas-Based Public Relations Agency Honored with Industry Accolades
Trosper Public Relations receives two Gold Hermes Creative awards for exemplary work. Trosper Public Relations, a full-service public relations and integrated marketing firm in Nevada, was recently awarded two Gold Hermes Creative Awards. The firm was recognized in the marketing materials category for their client, the Henderson Professional Fire Fighters’ Safe Pools Rule! … [Read more...] about Las Vegas-Based Public Relations Agency Honored with Industry Accolades
Donor Network West Announces Nicole Bishop as Regional Director of Nevada
(Reno, Nev.) – Donor Network West, the federally designated non-profit organ procurement and tissue recovery organization for northern Nevada and northern California, has elevated Nicole Bishop to Regional Director of the northern Nevada region. Established in 1987, Donor Network West serves more than 13 million people and connects a donor’s gift to those in need across 45 … [Read more...] about Donor Network West Announces Nicole Bishop as Regional Director of Nevada
Grow with Google Provides Nevada Small Businesses With Tools for Times of Uncertainty
RENO, Nev. — On July 30th, Google co-hosted an online workshop with the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Connected Commerce Council for Nevada as part of the tech company’s ‘Grow with Google’ initiative. ‘Grow with Google’ aims to help create economic opportunity in communities across the United States by providing free training, tools, and expertise for … [Read more...] about Grow with Google Provides Nevada Small Businesses With Tools for Times of Uncertainty