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COVID-19

OPD5 Welcomes Back Customers by Implementing Office Reopening Guidelines

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OVERTON, Nevada – OPD5 announced it will be reopening its offices in Overton and Mesquite to the public on June 8 while implementing a wide range of health and safety enhancements to protect its customers and employees. Both offices will be open to the public with revised hours from 8 a.m. to noon. This is considered to be Phase II of OPD5’s reopening plan with additional … [Read more...] about OPD5 Welcomes Back Customers by Implementing Office Reopening Guidelines

New Study: Majority of US Small Businesses are Optimistic, Digitally Empowered and Resilient in the Face of the COVID-19 Crisis

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A report released today by the Connected Commerce Council (3C), in partnership with Google and conducted by LRWGreenberg, finds small businesses are optimistic about reopening their businesses, empowered and fortified by digital tools and services, and resilient in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. Digitally Empowered: How Digital Tools Power Small Businesses Amid COVID-19 … [Read more...] about New Study: Majority of US Small Businesses are Optimistic, Digitally Empowered and Resilient in the Face of the COVID-19 Crisis

Stetina’s Paydirt Carson City Gravel Grinder Race Postponed to 2021

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(Carson City, Nev.) – To continue to assist in keeping our community healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Visit Carson City and Bike Monkey have made the difficult decision to postpone what was to be Carson City’s newest bike race, Stetina’s Paydirt Carson City, to the fall of 2021. The gravel-grinder race was set for September of 2020.    “With so many … [Read more...] about Stetina’s Paydirt Carson City Gravel Grinder Race Postponed to 2021

Nevada State Bank Secured Approval for 4200+ PPP Loans, Helping Northern Nevada Businesses and Nonprofits

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RENO - Based on processed applications as of May 13, 2020, Nevada State Bank has announced approval for 4,255 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling $592,005,500. More than 68% of the loans were made to businesses with fewer than 10 employees and approximately 82% of the loans approved were for amounts less than $150,000 … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Secured Approval for 4200+ PPP Loans, Helping Northern Nevada Businesses and Nonprofits

Second Judicial District Court Continues Virtual Proceedings During COVID-19

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Reno, Nev. – Since the closing of the Washoe County Second Judicial District Court courtroom facilities on March 16, 2020, due to the national, statewide, and local declarations of emergency, the justice system has remained open to conduct virtual hearings and proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Second Judicial District Court remains fully staffed to handle court … [Read more...] about Second Judicial District Court Continues Virtual Proceedings During COVID-19

Nevada State Bank Secured Approval for 4,200+ Ppp Loans – Estimated Impact of 65k Jobs Covered by Ppp Loans

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LAS VEGAS - Based on processed applications as of May 13, 2020, Nevada State Bank has announced approval for 4,255 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling $592,005,500. More than 68% of the loans were made to businesses with fewer … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Secured Approval for 4,200+ Ppp Loans – Estimated Impact of 65k Jobs Covered by Ppp Loans

Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing Supplies More Than 18,000 Meals to Three Square Food Bank With $3,000 Donation

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LAS VEGAS – Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing donated $3,000 along with needed food items to Three Square to help the many valley families who are increasingly relying on its services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This donation will help the food bank supply more than 18,000 meals. Goettl team members began collecting monetary donations as well as non-perishable food … [Read more...] about Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing Supplies More Than 18,000 Meals to Three Square Food Bank With $3,000 Donation

Manufacturing Industry Leader, Eagle Promotions, Donates 20,000 Disposable Masks and 1500 KN95 Masks to Hospitals and Organizations in Need in Southern Nevada

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Delivers Masks in Partnership With the Las Vegas Fashion Council, Mask Task Force The award winning Las Vegas based manufacturing company, Eagle Promotions, generously donates 20,000 disposable masks and 1500 KN95, FDA approved masks for the southern Nevada. In partnership with the Las Vegas Fashion Council, Mask Task Force and its volunteers, they will deliver needed … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Industry Leader, Eagle Promotions, Donates 20,000 Disposable Masks and 1500 KN95 Masks to Hospitals and Organizations in Need in Southern Nevada

Immunize Nevada Concerned About Drop in State’s Immunization Rates Amid COVID-19

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LAS VEGAS – Immunize Nevada, Nevada’s only statewide nonprofit dedicated to immunizations with offices in Reno and Las Vegas, is concerned about the recent decline in immunization rates throughout Nevada due to the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic has caused parents and caregivers in Nevada and across the nation to postpone routine well-child checkups, including … [Read more...] about Immunize Nevada Concerned About Drop in State’s Immunization Rates Amid COVID-19

Goodwill® Re-opens Retail Stores & Career Center

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Nonprofit organization to open with enhanced safety measures. Goodwill of Southern Nevada plans to re-open its 16 retail stores this week. The retail stores will be implementing Safe Shop Guidelines and providing all team members with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). As a nonprofit, Goodwill uses the revenue from their retail stores to provide career services … [Read more...] about Goodwill® Re-opens Retail Stores & Career Center

Layoff Aversion Pilot Will Help Keep Approximately 275 Southern Nevadans Employed

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LAS VEGAS, NV - Approximately 275 employees at more than 60 Southern Nevada small businesses and nonprofits will remain on the payroll thanks to an innovative Layoff Aversion Pilot developed by Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board. The pilot brings together public and private funding to support employers and employees impacted by … [Read more...] about Layoff Aversion Pilot Will Help Keep Approximately 275 Southern Nevadans Employed

2020 Carson City Off-Road Canceled Due to COVID-19

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(Carson City, Nev.) – To continue to assist in keeping our community healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Epic Rides, the consolidated municipality of Carson City and Visit Carson City have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Carson City Off-Road, originally scheduled for June 26 - 28.   Although the State of Nevada is transitioning to Phase … [Read more...] about 2020 Carson City Off-Road Canceled Due to COVID-19

Quality Corrections & Inspections Pivots Production

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Company now making face coverings and has donated more than 10,000 to date in Southern Nevada Quality Corrections & Inspections has recently pivoted their production to produce face coverings with great success to serve the community. "The coronavirus has impacted our city greatly and we wanted to do what we can to help," Executive Vice President Randy Burk said. As … [Read more...] about Quality Corrections & Inspections Pivots Production

Promo Direct Announces Availability of Disposable Face Masks

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Promo Direct announces 3 ply face mask availability and is shipping them within 24 hours to support businesses and protect communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.promodirect.com and view item #33235. As the coronavirus threat spreads across the country, there is an alarming shortage of face masks. To combat this global pandemic, Promo Direct, a … [Read more...] about Promo Direct Announces Availability of Disposable Face Masks

Henderson-Based Eatery, The Stove, Devises Plan to Emerge From the COVID-19 Pandemic Fri., May 15

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LAS VEGAS, NV – The Stove will resume dine-in service beginning Fri., May 15 based on Governor Sisolak’s directives. The Henderson-based eatery has devised an in-depth plan that will be executed during a week-long staff orientation to ensure a safe environment for their patrons upon reopening.  “Instead of an abrupt re-opening, we have decided to take the next week to … [Read more...] about Henderson-Based Eatery, The Stove, Devises Plan to Emerge From the COVID-19 Pandemic Fri., May 15