LAS VEGAS - The owners of StoryBook Homes, Wayne and Catherine Laska, are donating $50,000 to the Nevada COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund to help the State of Nevada respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Laskas are also challenging individuals who work in the Southern Nevada homebuilding industry to join them in this important effort. In addition to their own $50,000 … [Read more...] about StoryBook Homes Donates $50,000 to COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund; Will Match Another $50,000 in Donations from Southern Nevada Home Builders
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NAIOP Southern Nevada presents “FACTS! Amidst COVID-19, Lending, Development and Construction: What is Actually Happening and Not Happening in Southern Nevada” at April virtual breakfast
NAIOP Southern Nevada presents “FACTS! Amidst COVID-19, Lending, Development and Construction: What is Actually Happening & Not Happening in Southern Nevada.” At its free April virtual breakfast. Panel speakers include Kyle Nagy, CommCap Advisors; Guy Martin, Martin-Harris Construction, and Doug Roberts, Panattoni Development Company. Hayim Mizrachi, MDL Group, … [Read more...] about NAIOP Southern Nevada presents “FACTS! Amidst COVID-19, Lending, Development and Construction: What is Actually Happening and Not Happening in Southern Nevada” at April virtual breakfast
Nevada Bankers Association Encourages Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 to Apply for Federal Aid, Including New Paycheck Protection Program, but Have Patience
LAS VEGAS – The Nevada Bankers Association is encouraging small business owners affected by the coronavirus pandemic to apply for federal aid, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The federal program is designed to offer relief to small businesses, helping them make payroll, pay rent and fund other operational necessities for the next eight weeks until the crisis … [Read more...] about Nevada Bankers Association Encourages Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 to Apply for Federal Aid, Including New Paycheck Protection Program, but Have Patience
Serving Our Kids Foundation & Spread the Word Nevada: Local Nonprofits Team Up to Help At-Risk Kids
Two local nonprofit organizations have teamed up to continue helping children in need during the challenges the coronavirus outbreak presents to both agencies with social distancing measures, panic buying, and inaccessibility to normal food drives and delivery channels. Spread the Word Nevada, which provides books to at-risk kids, donated 1,500 books, more than 5,000 juice … [Read more...] about Serving Our Kids Foundation & Spread the Word Nevada: Local Nonprofits Team Up to Help At-Risk Kids
3D Printing Company Makes 500 Face Shields for Local Hospitals
(Reno, NEV.) – GriffonCo, a Reno-based 3D printing company, is halting production on its usual orders to manufacture and distribute more than 500 face masks to area hospitals treating COVID-19 patients. Katie and Andy Muth own and operate GriffonCo out of their home. Andy is a web developer at KPS3 marketing, and Katie homeschools their children while managing GriffonCo full … [Read more...] about 3D Printing Company Makes 500 Face Shields for Local Hospitals
Time to EvaluateCrisis of Humanity
Life on earth has changed dramatically in the past few weeks. The COVID-19 virus has infected humanity in every nation and wreaked havoc throughout the world. Panic, fear, disbelief and anger is in our own backyard and you may be experiencing those very emotions yourself. Even before the coronavirus, it was a frightening time and it’s easy to give into those fears. As of … [Read more...] about Time to Evaluate
Government Might Not be Up to the Challenge — but Individuals Are
If you get the sense that government is not up to the challenge presented by a public health crisis, and the economic fallout that results from it, you’re probably right. That’s because government is, at its core, a political enterprise—and as most Americans will readily admit, bickering politicians aren’t generally the best at getting things done in an effective and efficient … [Read more...] about Government Might Not be Up to the Challenge — but Individuals Are
The Emergent Group Partners with Polar Shades Sun Control To Help Fund PPE Masks and Gowns Made in Its Manufacturing Site
Creates Go Fund Me, “Shades Down, Masks Up” Campaign for More Resources to Produce Protective Equipment in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Local philanthropic consulting firm, The Emergent Group, partners with Polar Shades Sun Control in Henderson to launch a fundraising campaign “Shades Down, Masks Up” for immediate needs in our medical community to … [Read more...] about The Emergent Group Partners with Polar Shades Sun Control To Help Fund PPE Masks and Gowns Made in Its Manufacturing Site
Cox Donates Surplus of Protective Shoe Covers to UMC
Cox Communications has donated 5,000 protective shoe covers to UMC. A brief handoff took place Friday afternoon between Cox technicians and UMC staff while observing social distancing and crowd guidelines. The donation is a result of an update to Cox’s procedures last week and in response to the Vegas Chamber’s call to its members … [Read more...] about Cox Donates Surplus of Protective Shoe Covers to UMC
Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing Gifts More Than $1.5 Million to Ensure Health and Safety of All Employees
PHOENIX – CEO Ken Goodrich of Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing, a leading provider of HVAC and plumbing services in the Southwest United States, today announced he is spending $1.5 million to install Ultra Violet (UV) germicidal lights in the homes of more than 600 employees. Deemed an essential business during an unprecedented time in our nation, Goettl’s HVAC and … [Read more...] about Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing Gifts More Than $1.5 Million to Ensure Health and Safety of All Employees
Ava Rose Agency’s Medical and Wellness Clients Adapt to Offer Telemedicine Services in Result of Nevada’s Mandated 30-Day COVID-19 Shut-In
LAS VEGAS, NV - Ava Rose Agency and their medical and wellness client roster are offering telemedicine services as a way to provide medical assistance during the mandated 30-day shut-in. See a full display of offerings listed alphabetically below. ------------------------------- Erika Kimble, Parasol Virtual Dermatology Erika Kimble, Dermatology Nurse … [Read more...] about Ava Rose Agency’s Medical and Wellness Clients Adapt to Offer Telemedicine Services in Result of Nevada’s Mandated 30-Day COVID-19 Shut-In
Mobilesoft Helps Las Vegas Restaurant Owners Build Custom Mobile Apps During COVID-19 Crisis
{App developer waives set-up fees on Mobile App Packages to help small businesses engage with customers, promote specials, and take orders} – With the COVID-19 pandemic putting tremendous strain on local restaurants, one technology company is using its expertise to help these small business owners during the crisis. For Las Vegas restaurants, app … [Read more...] about Mobilesoft Helps Las Vegas Restaurant Owners Build Custom Mobile Apps During COVID-19 Crisis
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Announces New Instant eCard, Enabling Full Website Access From Home
Las Vegas, NV – If you have been meaning to stop by your local library branch to sign up for a library card – but missed your window before the closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak – a new type of library card is now available! The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District today announced their new instant, digital eCard, that local residents can sign up for directly on the the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Announces New Instant eCard, Enabling Full Website Access From Home
Q&D Construction Supports Local Restaurants Through #LocalFoodLove Challenge
Q&D Construction commits to providing its employees with lunch one day a week from local restaurants and encourages other businesses to do the same through a social media challenge Q&D Construction, a locally owned and operated construction company, is helping local restaurants through these tough economic times by purchasing one lunch each week for its employees. … [Read more...] about Q&D Construction Supports Local Restaurants Through #LocalFoodLove Challenge
To Combat COVID-19, Doctors Get Free Access to Patient Medical Records
LAS VEGAS – HealtHIE Nevada, our only statewide health information exchange (HIE) provides real-time access to patient medical records safely and securely to doctors. To save lives and reduce the spread of COVID-19, HealtHIE Nevada is now offering no-cost access to our HealtHIE Chart provider portal which contains comprehensive medical records on nearly every Nevadan. The … [Read more...] about To Combat COVID-19, Doctors Get Free Access to Patient Medical Records