The #LocalFoodLove challenge, a campaign sponsored by locally-owned construction company Q&D Construction, is recognizing a successful effort to support a variety of local restaurants across northern Nevada during the coronavirus pandemic. Last month, Q&D issued a challenge to businesses that Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak permitted to stay open during the … [Read more...] about Q&D Construction Celebrates Successful #LocalFoodLove Challenge
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NAIOP Southern Nevada Presents “Retail in the Post-COVID World – What’s It Like?” at May 21 Virtual Breakfast
NAIOP Southern Nevada presents “Retail in the Post-COVID World – What’s It Like?” at its free May virtual breakfast webinar. Panel speakers include Brenden Keating, of Logic Commercial Real Estate, and Bryan Wachter, of the Retail Association of Nevada. Steve Neiger, CCIM, of Colliers International, will moderate the discussion. These industry experts will discuss what … [Read more...] about NAIOP Southern Nevada Presents “Retail in the Post-COVID World – What’s It Like?” at May 21 Virtual Breakfast
Future Smiles Receives $10,000 Grant From Delta Dental Community Care Foundation to Fund Aid Programs Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Optimism has run relatively scarce during the coronavirus pandemic as businesses shuttered temporarily, people suffered furloughs or job losses and the American economy receded. But health care agencies continued delivering care and hope. And Future Smiles, Southern Nevada’s largest school-based preventive and restorative dental health program, this week got a fiscal boost to … [Read more...] about Future Smiles Receives $10,000 Grant From Delta Dental Community Care Foundation to Fund Aid Programs Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Paul Padda Law Announces the People’s Recovery Awards – Giving Away $2,000 a Week to Las Vegans in Need
LAS VEGAS – At Paul Padda Law, “it’s not about the injury. It’s about the recovery.” In keeping with its longtime motto, the local firm has launched The People’s Recovery Awards to help Southern Nevadans in need during the COVID-19 pandemic by awarding $1,000 each to two lucky locals each week. According to firm founder Paul S. Padda, starting now through May 28, the firm is … [Read more...] about Paul Padda Law Announces the People’s Recovery Awards – Giving Away $2,000 a Week to Las Vegans in Need
Vegas PBS Facilitates Over 11 Million Instructional Interactions for At-Home Learning Resources the Station Provides Educational Resources Free to All Southern Nevadans
In support of teachers and parents during statewide school closures, Vegas PBS has provided nearly 12 million one-on-one interactions of the station’s curriculum-based programming and online instructional resources from March 23 to April 26, 2020. Resources include educational broadcasts every weekday for all grade levels, online … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Facilitates Over 11 Million Instructional Interactions for At-Home Learning Resources the Station Provides Educational Resources Free to All Southern Nevadans
Fashion Show Las Vegas Teams up With the Mask Task Force Powered by the Las Vegas Fashion Council to Provide 400 Masks to the Valley Health System
In partnership with the Mask Task Force powered by the Las Vegas Fashion Council, Fashion Show Las Vegas today announced a donation of 400 handcrafted masks to The Valley Health System, including Summerlin, Centennial Hills, Desert Springs, Henderson, Spring Valley and Valley Medical Centers. Crafted by local designer Larissa Navarro, owner of Tailor Shop by Larissa, … [Read more...] about Fashion Show Las Vegas Teams up With the Mask Task Force Powered by the Las Vegas Fashion Council to Provide 400 Masks to the Valley Health System
Find Out if a Previous Cold May Have Been Coronavirus – COVID-19 Antibody Testing Available at e7 Health
{ Information could bring greater understanding about immunity and risks associated with dangerous virus } Las Vegas-based e7 Health now offers COVID-19 antibody testing. Many people are wondering if those cold or flu symptoms they had in the winter were actually COVID-19-related. This test may answer that question. The simple blood test reveals antibodies, or … [Read more...] about Find Out if a Previous Cold May Have Been Coronavirus – COVID-19 Antibody Testing Available at e7 Health
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School Provides Seniors a One-Of-A-Kind Graduation Experience Thanks to Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Students scheduled to graduate this May from Faith Lutheran High School will have a unique commencement ceremony this year. The Class of 2020 Crusaders will receive their diploma in their cars while making a lap around Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS) on May 22, at 6:30 p.m. Students will receive their diploma as they drive across the start-finish line of the 1.5-mile … [Read more...] about Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School Provides Seniors a One-Of-A-Kind Graduation Experience Thanks to Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Greater Nevada Credit Union Processes $566.4 Million in Paycheck Protection Program Loans for Businesses Nationwide
(CARSON CITY, Nev.) – In the first full month of the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (SBA PPP), Greater Commercial Lending (GCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU), has received authorizations for 5,360 applications from small businesses, totaling $566.4 million. 1,045 of those loans for $101.4 million have been for … [Read more...] about Greater Nevada Credit Union Processes $566.4 Million in Paycheck Protection Program Loans for Businesses Nationwide
Nevada SCATS is Now Offering Free Online Workplace Health and Safety Courses
LAS VEGAS, Nev. –To expand its offerings and better equip Nevada’s workforce with necessary health and safety information and training amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations is now offering health and safety classes virtually. Shifting to virtual classes prevents the … [Read more...] about Nevada SCATS is Now Offering Free Online Workplace Health and Safety Courses
2020 Primary Election Mail-in Ballots on the Way to Nevada Voters
Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske announces that county election officials have begun to mail out 2020 primary election ballots and that voters can expect to receive their ballot in the mail in the next two weeks. Voters in some counties may even begin to receive their ballots in the mail as early as today. Secretary Cegavske previously announced that the 2020 primary … [Read more...] about 2020 Primary Election Mail-in Ballots on the Way to Nevada Voters
Home but Not Alone: Crisis Support Services of Nevada Call Center Offers a Supportive, Encouraging and Free Resource During the COVID-19 Crisis
(Reno, Nev.) – COVID-19 has caused increased social distancing and self-isolation, and many Nevadans struggle to cope with the stress and anxiety of the pandemic. These feelings of fear are taking a toll on people’s mental and physical health and well-being. To help guide and support those in need, Crisis Support Services of Nevada (CSSNV) in partnership with Nevada Department … [Read more...] about Home but Not Alone: Crisis Support Services of Nevada Call Center Offers a Supportive, Encouraging and Free Resource During the COVID-19 Crisis
A Shout Out to the Helpers
When the Governor announced the shutdown of businesses throughout Nevada in mid-March, it seems many among us were in a state of shock. As the new reality started to sink in and people developed new routines, an unexpected camaraderie started to take place. The “we’re all in this together” mantra was embraced as people reached out to each other to help however they could. I … [Read more...] about A Shout Out to the Helpers
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
Nevada UtilitiesNew Technologies, New Threats, New Solutions
Modern utilities, whether it’s electricity, water or natural gas, are expected to be there when needed. Utilities companies today face new challenges and need to adapt to a changing world, creating procedures to keep staff and customers safe and resources available. The tools have changed. Technology offers new solutions, climate change brings new challenges and a … [Read more...] about Nevada Utilities