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Nevada State Apartment Association Report Shows Reno Area Apartment Rents Retreating as COVID-19 Crisis Hits Northern Nevada

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RENO – A report released this week by the Nevada State Apartment Association (NVSAA) shows local apartment rents retreating as the coronavirus hit Northern Nevada. The report, issued by the NVSAA based on data provided by CoStar, shows average asking rents in the Reno-Sparks metro area during the first quarter of 2020 were $1,225. That’s down from $1,232 during the same … [Read more...] about Nevada State Apartment Association Report Shows Reno Area Apartment Rents Retreating as COVID-19 Crisis Hits Northern Nevada

Nevada Governor Fails to LeadLessons Learned from a Pandemic

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First of all, I recognize it’s much easier to be an armchair quarterback than to be the one calling the shots. Our leaders, from all levels of government, have had to make unprecedented decisions in the wake of COVID-19. In many cases, their decisions have been a matter of life and death and extremely difficult to make. There’s always going to be people that disagree with those … [Read more...] about Nevada Governor Fails to Lead

NVSAA Report Shows Las Vegas Area Apartment Rents Sinking Since Start of the COVID-19 Crisis

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LAS VEGAS – A report released this week by the Nevada State Apartment Association (NVSAA) shows local apartment rents starting to slide as the coronavirus hit Southern Nevada. The report, issued by the NVSAA based on data provided by CoStar, shows daily average asking rents in the Las Vegas metro fell by about 1% between March 16 and 26 – and even more for 4- and 5-star … [Read more...] about NVSAA Report Shows Las Vegas Area Apartment Rents Sinking Since Start of the COVID-19 Crisis

Speaking for NevadaSave Lives: Get Nevada Back to Work

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The coronavirus outbreak has unleashed unimaginable fear and heartbreak upon our country and the world. At the beginning of this crisis, each of us worried that either we or those close to us would get sick. That concern remains today, and justifiably so. No one wants to suffer or see our loved ones suffer. That concern also includes not wanting to endure the financial pain … [Read more...] about Speaking for Nevada

Nevada Bankers Association Offers Update on Federal Aid for Businesses, Including the Paycheck Protection Program

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LAS VEGAS – Of all the measures the U.S. government is taking to help American workers and businesses deal with the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, one of the most widely publicized is the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). It offers loans designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. To help Nevadans … [Read more...] about Nevada Bankers Association Offers Update on Federal Aid for Businesses, Including the Paycheck Protection Program

Local Nonprofit Olive Crest Nevada Seeks Basic-Needs Items to Help Organization Serve Struggling Families in Coronavirus Crisis

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Even as people socially distance to stave off the coronavirus, aka Covid-19, and keep healthy, Olive Crest Nevada continues, as ever, to serve the Las Vegas Valley. Olive Crest, a nonprofit group dedicated to preventing child abuse and strengthening families, offers a family resource center, foster care program and emergency food pantry to support the community. Because … [Read more...] about Local Nonprofit Olive Crest Nevada Seeks Basic-Needs Items to Help Organization Serve Struggling Families in Coronavirus Crisis

Greater Commercial Lending, An SBA Paycheck Protection Program Preferred Lender

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April 10, 2020 (CARSON CITY, Nev.) – Greater Commercial Lending (GCL) continues to accept applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), authorized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a result of the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The company is one of the earliest business lenders to fully adopt the PPP … [Read more...] about Greater Commercial Lending, An SBA Paycheck Protection Program Preferred Lender

Non-Profit Thrift Store Shuttered Through Pandemic Buying Food Gift Cards for Those in Need

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{Owner starts shirt drive for food gift cards donating to those most affected}  Even with the pandemic hurting, one local non-profit hasn’t stopped its owner from reaching out to help others. Michele Morgan’s Dinosaurs and Roses non-profit thrift store was forced to shut its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While closed and working from home, she immediately … [Read more...] about Non-Profit Thrift Store Shuttered Through Pandemic Buying Food Gift Cards for Those in Need

Teachers Health Trust and its Preferred Pharmacy Partner, Alto Pharmacy, Launches Partnership with Non-Profit, Serving Our Kids Foundation, to Deliver Weekend Meal Bags Direct to Student’s Door Steps – Delivers 210 Meal Bags in First Week to Kids in Need

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Teachers Health Trust (THT), the dedicated health plan for the educators and licensed professionals in Clark County, partners with the non-profit, Serving Our Kids Foundation, in an effort to ensure that no child goes hungry, especially during this pandemic, when schools are closed. Utilizing their preferred pharmacy partner, Alto Pharmacy, who provide always-free same-day … [Read more...] about Teachers Health Trust and its Preferred Pharmacy Partner, Alto Pharmacy, Launches Partnership with Non-Profit, Serving Our Kids Foundation, to Deliver Weekend Meal Bags Direct to Student’s Door Steps – Delivers 210 Meal Bags in First Week to Kids in Need

Nevada Realtors® Release Statement About Order Prohibiting Open Houses

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The statewide Nevada REALTORS® (NVR) issued the following statement this week from NVR President Chris Bishop about Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s order prohibiting open houses in Nevada: “On behalf of Nevada REALTORS® and our more than 18,000 members throughout the state, we support Gov. Sisolak’s order prohibiting open houses and showings of tenant-occupied rental … [Read more...] about Nevada Realtors® Release Statement About Order Prohibiting Open Houses

Joining Together to Thank Our Community Workers | Virtual “Thank You” Celebration

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Nevada residents are joining together in a virtual “thank you” this Friday, April 10 at noon to thank all those on the front lines fighting to save lives during this COVID-19 outbreak. “Let’s Give Them A Hand NV” is a virtual thank you celebration being organized to show support for the doctors, nurses, hospital workers, fire, police, REMSA workers, and paramedics who are … [Read more...] about Joining Together to Thank Our Community Workers | Virtual “Thank You” Celebration

Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions Unveils New Virtual Design Consultation — Retailer Adapts to Meet Customer Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic —

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LAS VEGAS - As millions of Americans stay home in accordance with social distancing guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are turning to home improvement projects long overdue to fill time and provide some much-needed distraction. In response to customers’ demand to continue a current remodeling project, or start a new one, Sunburst Shutters has created a Virtual … [Read more...] about Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions Unveils New Virtual Design Consultation — Retailer Adapts to Meet Customer Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic —

The Mask Task Force Powered by Las Vegas Fashion Council Donates Masks To UMC

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The Mask Task Force has been assembled due to the dire news of the mask shortage, amongst other items, to fight the COVID-19 crisis and support our front line medical and health workers, senior centers, food bank, CCSD food distribution volunteers and more. The Las Vegas Fashion Council is reaching out to the following entities to assist in this effort: apparel … [Read more...] about The Mask Task Force Powered by Las Vegas Fashion Council Donates Masks To UMC

CAMCO Launches Helping Hands Donation Drive

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{Household items, gift cards to benefit team members in need} The Complete Association Management Company (CAMCO) is working to ensure team members have everything they need to get through the COVID-19 (coronavirus) quarantine by hosting the Helping Hands donation drive.  A #CAMCOCares outreach initiative, the drive is collecting unexpired, nonperishable groceries; … [Read more...] about CAMCO Launches Helping Hands Donation Drive

Kitchen Table and Kitchen Table Squared Will Offer Easter Holiday Tamales Served Curbside

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Orders Will Be Accepted Beginning Tuesday, April 7th at Both Locations  LAS VEGAS, NV – Kitchen Table located in Henderson and Kitchen Table Squared located at The Gramercy are offering “traditional” Easter holiday tamales served curbside in light of the COVID-19 shut-in. The restaurant will offer one dozen green chile verde chicken tamales or chili Colorado pork … [Read more...] about Kitchen Table and Kitchen Table Squared Will Offer Easter Holiday Tamales Served Curbside