[LAS VEGAS, Nev.] July 6, 2026 – Create Credit Union invites its members and the community to help local students in need to prepare for a successful school year by donating to its 8th Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive, running now through July 31. Each year, the initiative helps ensure students have the essential tools they need to confidently start the school year, … [Read more...] about Create Credit Union Launches 8th Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive Supporting Local Students and Teachers
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Create Credit Union Expands Leadership Team With Three VP Appointments
LAS VEGAS – Create Credit Union (Create CU), the top-performing SBA 504 provider in Nevada, announced the appointments of Zachary Larson as a VP of Commercial Lending Officer, Randy Traub as VP of Consumer Lending and Jenniffer Collins as VP of Commercial Deposits/Business Development. The appointments further strengthen the credit union’s leadership team as it continues … [Read more...] about Create Credit Union Expands Leadership Team With Three VP Appointments
Business IndicatorsJune 2026
The United States is experiencing continued growth with largely positive economic signals from several key indicators. Seasonally adjusted U.S. nonfarm employment increased by 115,000 jobs in April, mainly driven by job gains in healthcare, transportation and warehousing, and retail trade. The unemployment rate remained flat month-over-month. The advance estimate of real gross … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Clark County Partners With Olive Crest to Launch New Campus for Children and Families in Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV – In a landmark show of support for children and families in crisis, Clark County has entered into a 25-year with renewable option lease agreement with Olive Crest, effectively donating the use of the property at 4233 N. Rancho Drive to help transform lives in Southern Nevada. Olive Crest is also deeply grateful to University Medical Center for its vital … [Read more...] about Clark County Partners With Olive Crest to Launch New Campus for Children and Families in Southern Nevada
Wedding Capital of the World Announces Proclamation Honoring Records Administration Manager Paula Cook
The Wedding Capital of the World™ announces its records administration manager, Paula Cook, has been honored with a proclamation recognizing her outstanding service to the Clark County Marriage License Bureau and her recent designation as a winner of the 2024 Exemplary Public Servants of the Year Award by Smart Cities Dive. The proclamation was presented by Clark County … [Read more...] about Wedding Capital of the World Announces Proclamation Honoring Records Administration Manager Paula Cook
Business IndicatorsOctober 2025
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annualized rate of 3.3 percent in the second quarter of 2025, supported by consumer spending and a decline in imports following recent surges in anticipation of tariffs. U.S. nonfarm employment added only 22,000 jobs in August, remaining nearly flat since April. Employment only rose 0.9 percent from last year. The unemployment … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Around the StateAugust 2025
Clark County Alerts on New Scam Clark County recently sent an alert reminding Nevadans that the county clerk does not issue citations. This is in response to a fraudulent notice that some received requiring payment to the court. The notice reads "Failure to Appear" with a citation amount. Land Lease for Children’s Hospital Finalized Intermountain Health, The Gardner … [Read more...] about Around the State
Upside-Down AuthorityWhen Justice is Topsy Turvy
There’s a reason civilized society depends on structure, boundaries and clearly defined roles. When those lines get blurred, especially between the role of government and the role of the individual, the consequences are not only visible, but destructive. Walter A. Henrichsen once observed: “God charges the state with the task of justice, the individual with forgiveness. When … [Read more...] about Upside-Down Authority
Business IndicatorsJune 2025
Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.3 percent annually in 2025 Q1. This decrease primarily reflected an increase in imports and a decrease in government spending, partly offset by increases in investment, consumption, and exports. Seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment rose by 177,000 jobs in March, with strong gains in health care and construction, partly offset … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Lighting Las Vegas Blue for Child Abuse Prevention
Las Vegas, NV – In a powerful show of solidarity, Olive Crest is “Lighting Las Vegas Blue” this April in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Iconic Las Vegas landmarks will glow in blue—the official color of child abuse prevention—serving as a visual reminder of the urgent need to protect children and strengthen families. Thanks to the support of Clark County … [Read more...] about Lighting Las Vegas Blue for Child Abuse Prevention
Clark County Commissioners and Olive Crest Representatives Turn Las Vegas Sign Blue to Recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month….
On April 8th, Clark County commissioners, in collaboration with Olive Crest, turned the lights surrounding the iconic ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign blue to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event aimed to raise awareness and encourage action to end child abuse and neglect. Commissioners Justin Jones and April Becker attended and emphasized the importance of … [Read more...] about Clark County Commissioners and Olive Crest Representatives Turn Las Vegas Sign Blue to Recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month….
NAIOP Southern Nevada Presents “What’s New and Exciting in Southern Nevada Economic Development” at Oct. 17 breakfast
NAIOP Southern Nevada presents “What’s New and Exciting in Southern Nevada Economic Development” at its Oct. 17 breakfast. Panelists include Shani Coleman, director of economic development for Clark County, and Jared Smith, director of economic development and tourism for the City of Henderson. NAIOP Southern Nevada President and CBRE Managing Director Cassie Catania-Hsu will … [Read more...] about NAIOP Southern Nevada Presents “What’s New and Exciting in Southern Nevada Economic Development” at Oct. 17 breakfast
Google to Invest More Than $400 Million in Nevada This Year
RENO, NEVADA - Today, Google announced plans to invest more than $400 million in Nevada this year to support its cloud and data center infrastructure at an event held at the University of Nevada, Reno. The company also announced a $500,000 contribution to the National Forest Foundation to enhance the resilience of the Truckee River watershed and reduce wildfire risk in the … [Read more...] about Google to Invest More Than $400 Million in Nevada This Year
SubcontractingHands-on in the Trades
In the contracting world where a single project requires a team of workers across a variety of trades, subcontractors play the foundational role of hands-on creators transforming a plan from idea into the world of reality. A project’s overarching process helps clarify the roll of the subcontractor. Bret Loughridge, president of SR Construction, a Las Vegas-based general … [Read more...] about Subcontracting
A Year Makes a World of Difference to Water and Other Matters
What a difference a year makes in the water outlook for Nevada. In July 2022, Lake Mead dropped to its lowest level since it was being filled in the 1930s. Northwestern Nevada rivers, the Carson and Truckee and other watersheds in the state were experiencing major droughts, as was all of the Southwest. In November 2021, scientists, public officials and media in Colorado had … [Read more...] about A Year Makes a World of Difference to Water and Other Matters