April was set to be yet another busy month for sales of apartment complexes in Nevada, one of the hottest multifamily markets in the country. And then, all of sudden, it wasn’t. After state and local governments mandated business closures — with resulting job losses — to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, multifamily investors, developers and managers stepped back … [Read more...] about Uncertain Times
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Around the StateJuly 2020
GOED Approves Workforce Development Program The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board of Directors has approved a grant to the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) for an advanced manufacturing rapid response program. The grant is for $2 million and is expected to expand skilled training offerings in southern Nevada by expanding and accelerating the … [Read more...] about Around the State
Separation of Powers Should Matter in Times of Emergency Too
For the next several months, maybe even years, we will be hearing about the long-lasting effects of the “coronavirus shutdown.” There will be ongoing public debate over how Nevada “should” have responded to the global pandemic as we learn more about the virus and the consequences of shutting down an entire state for months on end. However, that debate somewhat misses the … [Read more...] about Separation of Powers Should Matter in Times of Emergency Too
Commercial RE ReportRetail Summary: First Quarter 2020
Northern Nevada By Dickson Commercial Group Retail sales have been up and down quarter by quarter for some time. Q1 was down by 50 percent from Q4 but volume overall was consistent with averages when looking at the last 12 months. Two major deals made up over 55 percent of the total volume for the quarter which helped keep the numbers up. The first quarter had a … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Nevada State Bank Releases June Economic Briefing
WHO: Nevada State Bank in conjunction with local research firm, Applied Analysis. WHAT: The June Economic Briefing report delves into the future of Nevada’s economy, pointing out that while the COVID-19 virus remains active and likely will for the foreseeable future, the first month of broader … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Releases June Economic Briefing
Delivering with Dignity in Nevada Expands to Serve At-Risk Residents in Orange County, California
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – A unique private-public partnership comprising local funders, private donors, nonprofit organizations, independent restaurant owners and volunteer drivers today launched Delivering with Dignity, a program set to bring up to 5,000 high-quality prepared meals per week directly to the most vulnerable people in Orange County. The launch took place in Costa … [Read more...] about Delivering with Dignity in Nevada Expands to Serve At-Risk Residents in Orange County, California
Jing Las Vegas Plans to Reopen on Friday, June 26 With Heightened Safety and Sanitization Protocols
The Downtown Summerlin® Eatery Has Enlisted A Full-Time Medical Consultant To Assist In Updating COVID-19 Procedures LAS VEGAS, NV – Jing Las Vegas located at Downtown Summerlin® is reopening its doors on Friday, June 26 after voluntarily closing down as a result of multiple positive COVID-19 cases among staff. The restaurant has taken the necessary precautions to … [Read more...] about Jing Las Vegas Plans to Reopen on Friday, June 26 With Heightened Safety and Sanitization Protocols
Future Smiles Invests $50,000 in Equipment, Technology to Return to Treating At-Risk Children
With businesses slowly reopening in Nevada and the national economy lurching toward a degree of normalcy, Future Smiles, the state’s largest school-based preventive and restorative dental health program, has returned to business. The nonprofit group, which serves the Las Vegas Valley’s at-risk school-age children, has invested $50,000 in technology and equipment to treat … [Read more...] about Future Smiles Invests $50,000 in Equipment, Technology to Return to Treating At-Risk Children
CSN Students, Faculty Build COVID-19 Specimen Collection Kits. The College’s Medical Laboratory Program Partners With Public Health Officials
In the ongoing effort to help the community, future laboratory scientists at the College of Southern Nevada are lending their skills to the fight against COVID-19 by preparing specimen collection kits for front-line public health officials. Students from the Medical Laboratory program, along with their instructors, are volunteering their time and expertise and working in … [Read more...] about CSN Students, Faculty Build COVID-19 Specimen Collection Kits. The College’s Medical Laboratory Program Partners With Public Health Officials
Adam’s Place Moves to New Location with Help from Move 4 Less Community Program
PLEASE PUBLISH ON MONDAY, JUNE 22 Beginning July 1, 2020, local nonprofit Adam’s Place will be operating out of a new space at 1120 Shadow Lane near University Medical Center. The new location lowers overhead costs and provides more space for the support group meetings that help children, teens and families coping with loss. Adam's Place also continues to provide virtual … [Read more...] about Adam’s Place Moves to New Location with Help from Move 4 Less Community Program
Desert Radiology Reopens Additional Facilities and Extends Hours at Several Valley Locations
LAS VEGAS – Desert Radiology, a premier diagnostic imaging company that has served Southern Nevada for more than 50 years, has reopened its Centra Point facility located near Durango Drive and Sunset Road and has also extended hours back to its original closing time of 11 p.m. for MRI services at the following locations: PalominoCathedral RockEasternWynnHorizon Ridge To … [Read more...] about Desert Radiology Reopens Additional Facilities and Extends Hours at Several Valley Locations
Law Library: Contactless Book Lending Service and Book Drop Re-Opening
(Reno, Nev.) – The Second Judicial District Court announces the all-new Contactless Book Lending Service and the reopening of the book return drop. “In response to COVID-19, the Washoe County Law Library has evolved to continue to meet the needs of its patrons, from providing the virtual Lawyer in the Library program to introducing an online chat box,” … [Read more...] about Law Library: Contactless Book Lending Service and Book Drop Re-Opening
Southwest Medical Associates Partners With the Cocktail Cabaret for June 27 Finale of Virtual Concert Series
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical Associates is partnering with “The Cocktail Cabaret” for the June 27 final show of its Facebook Live “Healthy at Home” virtual concert series. In partnership with the TCS Entertainment Community Relief Fund, $5 per live view will be donated to the local fund, up to a total value of $5,000. The free June 27 concert is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Partners With the Cocktail Cabaret for June 27 Finale of Virtual Concert Series
MassMedia Marketing, Advertising and PR Agency Offers Insight for Businesses to Capitalize on Digital Media Trends Resulting From the COVID-19 Pandemic
LAS VEGAS – MassMedia Marketing, Advertising, PR is analyzing current digital media consumption trends and offering insight to businesses who are trying to maintain and even increase their brand awareness during this pandemic. Zak Krassin, digital marketing director at MassMedia, imparts the following insights into various digital strategies that businesses can be … [Read more...] about MassMedia Marketing, Advertising and PR Agency Offers Insight for Businesses to Capitalize on Digital Media Trends Resulting From the COVID-19 Pandemic
REMSA Partners with Vivify Health to Screen Employees for COVID-19
RENO, Nev. and PLANO, Texas – June 9, 2020 – Vivify Health, the developer of the nation’s leading connected care platform for remote patient care, announced today it has partnered with the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) to implement Vivify’s COVID-19 Screening and Monitoring Pathways, enabling both high and low-risk employees to self-screen for COVID-19 … [Read more...] about REMSA Partners with Vivify Health to Screen Employees for COVID-19