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Jeanne Karadanis Re-Elected to the NCJFCJ Board of Directors for Second Term

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The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has re-elected Jeanne Karadanis, a lifelong humanitarian, to the Board of Directors for a second term. “We are thrilled that Jeanne will continue her tenure on the Board of Directors,” said Joey Orduna Hastings, NCJFCJ CEO. “Her work and philanthropy began in our hometown headquarters of northern Nevada, but … [Read more...] about Jeanne Karadanis Re-Elected to the NCJFCJ Board of Directors for Second Term

Matter Real Estate Group Enters Las Vegas Market with Four New Developments

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With 1.1 million square feet planned or under construction in Las Vegas, Matter Real Estate Group is entering the Las Vegas market making a statement. The commercial real estate development group currently has four projects in Las Vegas, making them among the most active developers in the city. Founded by real estate veterans Jim Stuart, Matt Root and Kevin Burke, the three … [Read more...] about Matter Real Estate Group Enters Las Vegas Market with Four New Developments

News-Filled Agenda; Journo Workshops, Make NAREE Las Vegas Conference a Can’t Miss Event for Real Estate Journalists

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LAS VEGAS - NAREE’s 52nd Annual NAREE Conference in Las Vegas will be a news-filled event with many CEOs, economists and industry leaders delivering cutting edge information and insights. Peer-led workshops — on how journalists can do their jobs better, faster and drive traffic and more eyeballs to their news platforms — will be held each day at breakfast and lunch. NAREE’s … [Read more...] about News-Filled Agenda; Journo Workshops, Make NAREE Las Vegas Conference a Can’t Miss Event for Real Estate Journalists

Board of County Commissioners of Washoe County Approves Placement of Ballot Question for Truckee River Flood Control Funding

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(RENO, Nev.) – Today, the Board of County Commissioners of Washoe County approved the placement of a ballot question to increase property taxes, for registered county voters at the General Election on November 6, 2018, to help fund the Truckee River Flood Control Project. This tax measure was recommended by the Truckee River Flood Control Project Needs Committee (FCPNC), which … [Read more...] about Board of County Commissioners of Washoe County Approves Placement of Ballot Question for Truckee River Flood Control Funding

Nevada State Bank names Chaya Platt and Susan Splan professional banking relationship managers

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LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank has named Chaya Platt and Susan Splan vice presidents and professional banking relationship managers. They will serve the unique financial needs of executives, medical and legal professionals, while working with the professional banking team in southern Nevada to foster new relationships and help build the professional banking brand throughout the … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank names Chaya Platt and Susan Splan professional banking relationship managers

Third Annual “Mad Hatter’s” Cocktail Tea Party Benefits StoryBook Homes Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic

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LAS VEGAS - The public is invited to support childhood cancer survivors — and their unique medical, emotional and social needs — at the “Mad Hatter’s” cocktail tea party on Saturday, June 9, 2018, in the lobby of the Roseman University of Health Sciences’ Breakthrough Building at One Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89135. This year, attendees will be invited to mix and … [Read more...] about Third Annual “Mad Hatter’s” Cocktail Tea Party Benefits StoryBook Homes Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic

Last Friday Fosters Community Strength by Pulling in Professional American Arm Wrestlers Vying for Titles and Raising Money to Benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation

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Last Friday is Pulling for the Troops with The Ultimate Arm-wrestling League! Six Super Matches featuring State Champions and Nationally Ranked Contestants Up Close and Personal. HENDERSON – This month’s Last Friday, Just Add Water Street theme continues with activities for all ages and exciting activations from food, to music and competitive strength activations throughout … [Read more...] about Last Friday Fosters Community Strength by Pulling in Professional American Arm Wrestlers Vying for Titles and Raising Money to Benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation

HeroGrown Spring Golf Classic proves to be dynamic industry networking opportunity, May 24

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LAS VEGAS, NV – In just about every industry interpersonal relationships matter, and golf can be an extremely effective networking tool. They say "it's not what you know, but who you know," and a golf course is a great place to get to know someone. This is exactly why the upcoming HeroGrown Spring Golf Classic is an opportunity for networking in the new and growing cannabis … [Read more...] about HeroGrown Spring Golf Classic proves to be dynamic industry networking opportunity, May 24

120 West Strategic Communications Celebrates Second Anniversary

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Agency Helps Clients Grow Through Marketing and Public Relations RENO, Nevada – 120 West Strategic Communications, a marketing, public relations and investor relations agency based in Reno, Nevada, celebrates its second anniversary this month. The company has worked with clients in the mining, industrial, hospitality, medical and nonprofit industries over the past two years, … [Read more...] about 120 West Strategic Communications Celebrates Second Anniversary

Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation Hosts Summer Day Camp for Students with Visual Impairments — Discovery Day Camp Sessions from June 4-8, June 11-15, June 18-22

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Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation (NBCF) will host the only day camp in Southern Nevada designed solely for visually impaired students in grades K-12, complete with adaptive sports, music and dance, arts and crafts activities, and interactive community field trips. Parents can register their children now for the three one-week camp sessions that will take place June 4 - 8, … [Read more...] about Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation Hosts Summer Day Camp for Students with Visual Impairments — Discovery Day Camp Sessions from June 4-8, June 11-15, June 18-22

It’s Summer! Fire the Grill up and Get Your Meat On

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Butcher Boy Meats are Healthy For Your Family RENO – It’s finally summer in the Sierra Nevada, which means time for barbecues with family and friends. Butcher Boy Meat Market has been the grilling HQ in Northern Nevada for more than 80 years. Butcher Boy is a one-stop shop for all things BBQ including hand cut steaks, marinated chicken, stuffed pork chops and more. Celebrate … [Read more...] about It’s Summer! Fire the Grill up and Get Your Meat On

Nevada Realtors Descend on D.C. to Promote Housing Issues, Push for Expansion of Fair Housing Act Protections

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 100 Nevada REALTORS are joining about 9,000 of their peers from all over the country this week in Washington, D.C., to promote issues that are important to homeowners and the real estate industry. At the REALTORS Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, held from May 14-19, 120 Nevada REALTORS board members, staff and other leaders of the statewide … [Read more...] about Nevada Realtors Descend on D.C. to Promote Housing Issues, Push for Expansion of Fair Housing Act Protections

The Garden Foundation, Helping Those with Special Needs Bloom, Announces Grand Opening on May 17th

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The Garden Foundation, a new Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those with special needs through programs of education, independence, inspiration and inclusion, announced their Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday May 17. In partnership with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, the official ribbon cutting will begin promptly at 4pm. This will be followed … [Read more...] about The Garden Foundation, Helping Those with Special Needs Bloom, Announces Grand Opening on May 17th

Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas Renovates Aging Homeless Youth Housing Units

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Partners with Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth for Service Project, Saves Nonprofit Thousands of Dollars for Needed Work Armed with paint, tools and new household items, Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas agents and business partners painted, repaired, and did “extreme makeovers” on aging housing for homeless youth who are part of Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth's … [Read more...] about Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas Renovates Aging Homeless Youth Housing Units

Legacy Traditional Schools Expands with Approval of Third Campus

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Legacy Traditional Schools, a network of public, tuition-free charter schools in Nevada, announced construction will soon begin on its third campus. The new campus is located at Rainbow and Wigwam and will open in the fall of 2019. Enrollment will begin this fall. Plans for the new school were approved in January by the Nevada State Public Charter Authority. “Legacy … [Read more...] about Legacy Traditional Schools Expands with Approval of Third Campus