LAS VEGAS – The Just One Project announced they will launch a first-of-its-kind Mobile Pantry in January through its Groceries on the Go program, part of a multi-year collaboration with UnitedHealthcare Health Plan of Nevada Medicaid. The Mobile Pantry will deliver low-cost healthy groceries to Nevadans living in Las Vegas’ food deserts. Brooke Neubauer, Founder and CEO of … [Read more...] about THE JUST ONE PROJECT EXPANDS GROCERIES ON THE GO PROGRAM WITH INTRODUCTION OF NEW MOBILE PANTRY SET FOR JANUARY LAUNCH
Clark County School District
State, Community Leaders Band Together to Increase Awareness of Safe Driving Among Teens in Southern Nevada
LAS VEGAS – Sam & Ash Injury Law in partnership with state and community leaders from Clark County School District, Nevada’s Zero Fatalities and Zero Teen Fatalities, Findlay Volkswagen Henderson, and WOW Carwash today launched the “Sam & Ash Safe Teen Driving Essay Contest” in support of National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW). NTDSW, October 20-26, aims to enhance … [Read more...] about State, Community Leaders Band Together to Increase Awareness of Safe Driving Among Teens in Southern Nevada
Shriners Children’s Open Offers Free Admission for Teachers, Powered by Intermountain Health
Shriners Children’s Open invites all Clark County School District (CCSD) teachers and staff to enjoy a complimentary ticket to the annual PGA TOUR tournament in Las Vegas at TPC Summerlin. Sponsored by Intermountain Health, CCSD employees will have the opportunity to receive one free ticket during tournament play, Oct. 17—20. "We are incredibly thankful for the hard work and … [Read more...] about Shriners Children’s Open Offers Free Admission for Teachers, Powered by Intermountain Health
Avanti Green Eco Cleaning Partners with the Clark County School District to Launch the Eco Kids Club
Avanti Green Eco Cleaning (avantigreen.com), the leading eco-friendly residential and commercial cleaning company in Las Vegas and Henderson, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Clark County School District to help inspire young minds to protect the environment. The Eco Kids Club invites students in grades K-2 to become environmental champions by … [Read more...] about Avanti Green Eco Cleaning Partners with the Clark County School District to Launch the Eco Kids Club
Around the StateJanuary 2024
Station Casinos Opens Durango Casino & Resort In early December, Station Casinos opened the Durango Casino & Resort, the company’s newest resort in southwest Las Vegas. The resort features 83,000 square foot of casino space and over 200 guest rooms and suites. The resort also has dining options, including a food hall experience, Eat Your Heart Out, which spans 25,000 … [Read more...] about Around the State
Around the StateDecember 2023
UNR Receives Largest Individual Gift in History to Create Aerospace Department The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) recently announced a record $36 million individual gift to the University’s Foundation from the George W. Gillemot Foundation. Upon approval from the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents the gift will be used to create the George W. Gillemot … [Read more...] about Around the State
Around the StateNovember 2023
Clark County Moves Forward with Innovation District In early-October the Clark County Commission voted to accept a strategic action plan for the development and implementation of the Clark County Innovation District (CCID) in the southwest part of the Las Vegas Valley. The district will be focused along the I-215 near south Decatur Blvd. and is being spearheaded by the Clark … [Read more...] about Around the State
Industry FocusEducation
It's an unfortunate reality that, when it comes to education, Nevada has earned failing grades for years. Although the Silver State has seen some improvements, it is still far behind the national average. Recently, Nevada educators met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss the many challenges they are up against and the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Around the StateFebruary 2023
CCSD’s First Electric School Bus Begins Operations The Clark County School District (CCSD) has unveiled the first electric school bus in Nevada. The bus was purchased using grant funding from NV Energy and the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). The district has the largest owned and operated school bus fleet in the nation and transports 125,000 students each … [Read more...] about Around the State
Industry FocusEducation
It’s no secret that Nevada education ranks almost last in the nation in a number of measurements. It’s an industry facing immense challenges and one that is in desperate need of solutions. Recently, education executives met at a roundtable to discuss education in the Silver State including its challenges, the effects of the recent pandemic and why Nevada is leaving students … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
City of HendersonOpening New Doors
Henderson is growing and with it, doors of opportunity are opening like never before. Once illuminated only by the lights of Las Vegas, Henderson has become a powerhouse of technological innovation, workforce developments and a unique community that stands all on its own. As Nevada ushers in new business from other states, Henderson is opening its doors and becoming the … [Read more...] about City of Henderson
Nevada UtilitiesGrowth Continues Amid COVID, Cybersecurity Concerns
A recent cyberattack on the Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) in Colorado that shut down 90 percent of its internal controls and erased 25 years of historical data is a reminder for Nevada utility companies that bad actors are constantly targeting their infrastructure. It also comes at a time when these companies are experiencing increased demand for service as the … [Read more...] about Nevada Utilities
Industry FocusEducation
Education in Nevada has long been plagued by lower-than-average graduation rates and test scores. The coronavirus pandemic has only added to the state’s education woes. Leaders in education have the difficult task of improving rankings while creatively overcoming issues brought to the forefront by the pandemic. Recently these leaders met in a virtual roundtable, hosted by City … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Private Education in NevadaOperational Changes
Parents in the U.S. have the right to choose the best form of education for their children. Choices include public and private schools, religious-affiliated and independent schools. According to the Nevada Department of Education (DOE), northern Nevada has 39 private schools with 4,012 students attending. Southern Nevada has 90 with 15,473 students enrolled. The student to … [Read more...] about Private Education in Nevada
Temporarily Closed for BusinessNevada Versus COVID-19
Seemingly overnight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has swept through the world and changed every aspect of daily activity. From home-life and recreation to work and business operations, individuals everywhere have had to quickly learn to adapt to an unprecedented event. Working from home has been a trial by fire as businesses throughout Nevada closed their doors after … [Read more...] about Temporarily Closed for Business