The National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) is pleased to announce that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been memorialized establishing a working relationship between NAICJA and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ). Importantly, the MOU provides for joint membership in the two organizations, allowing NAICJA members access … [Read more...] about NAICJA Joins Forces With the NCJFCJ to Strengthen Tribal Court Systems
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Dickson Commercial Group Represents Family Doctor in Acquisition of New Location
Sparks – Dickson Commercial Group represented buyer Dr. Ryan Zeller in his recent acquisition of the office building located at 518 Pyramid Way in Sparks, NV. The building has excellent frontage from Pyramid Way and is located close to Interstate 80. Dr. Zeller has been practicing family medicine for over 20 years and will move his practice from its current location in Sparks … [Read more...] about Dickson Commercial Group Represents Family Doctor in Acquisition of New Location
REMSA to Participate in National CPR and AED Week with Hands-Only CPR Trainings
RENO – June 3rd, marks the start of National CPR and AED Week, held annually from June 1-7. The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) will conduct hands-only CPR demonstrations around Reno and Sparks throughout the week. Community members will be asked if they know how to respond to sudden cardiac arrest and will then be taught how to effectively administer … [Read more...] about REMSA to Participate in National CPR and AED Week with Hands-Only CPR Trainings
Bank of Nevada Scholarship Recipient To Pursue Business Degree at UNLV
LAS VEGAS - Marcelle Cruzado, a graduate of Southwest Career & Technical Academy (SWCTA) and recipient of the Bank of Nevada Forward Together Scholarship, will pursue a degree in business in the fall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Cruzado was among 34 applicants for the scholarship which is awarded to an SWCTA student based on academic skill, grade point … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada Scholarship Recipient To Pursue Business Degree at UNLV
The Downtown Sands Farmers Markets in Full Bloom This Summer, June 9-August 25
Reno – Shirley’s Farmers Markets and the Sands Regency are back in 2016 as hosts for the Downtown Farmers Market at the Sands. Every Thursday from June 9 to August 25 between 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., local farms and other vendors will converge under the large tent in the Sands parking lot located south of 3rd Street in Reno. The Sands Farmers Market is the place to be on Thursday … [Read more...] about The Downtown Sands Farmers Markets in Full Bloom This Summer, June 9-August 25
PT’s Brewing Company Rolls out Signature House Brews to PT’s Gold, Sean Patrick’s and Sierra Gold Locations
LAS VEGAS – PT’s Entertainment Group (PTEG), a division of Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN) and the largest traditional tavern operator in Nevada, announced that guests of its PT’s Gold, Sean Patrick’s and Sierra Gold taverns can now enjoy PT’s Brewing Company’s signature house brews at each location. Brewmaster Dave Otto’s Horizon Cream Ale $5 pints and Hualapai IPA … [Read more...] about PT’s Brewing Company Rolls out Signature House Brews to PT’s Gold, Sean Patrick’s and Sierra Gold Locations
Rural Nevada: All Boom No Bust
The price of gold has been hovering around $1,300 an ounce lately, down more than 25 percent from its peak of over $1,800 in 2011. In times past, that would have been a sure signal for the bottom to fall out of the economy in many of Nevada’s rural counties, for which the boom-and-bust cycles of the mining business come as regularly as a spectacular desert sunrise. But, … [Read more...] about Rural Nevada: All Boom No Bust
Movers & Shakers: Darren Gillett
President / CEO Gillett Construction LLC (13 years in NV) “Don’t be afraid to be aggressive.” Type of Business: General Contracting | Hails from: Calgary Alberta, Canada | 13 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Henderson How did you first get into your profession? My family has a long history in general contracting, starting with my great grandfather. My … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Darren Gillett
Industry Focus: Healthcare
The healthcare industry continues to focus on the challenge of improving quality of care while managing costs. A group of Nevada’s healthcare leaders recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss this challenge, as well as new opportunities in the Silver State. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
Building Healthcare in Southern Nevada with the Clark County Medical Society
Stated right in the vision statement of Clark County Medical Society (CCMS) is the fact that the organization is as much an advocacy and education group for patients as for physicians and professionals working in the healthcare field. Chartered in 1955, CCMS is dedicated to advocating for physicians, patients and community health; to preserving the physician/patient … [Read more...] about Building Healthcare in Southern Nevada with the Clark County Medical Society
Executive Power Tools: The Benefit of Peer Groups
What is truly at stake in your next decision? Picture a pending business challenge or opportunity. What if you could see it from every perspective, angle and point of view, perhaps even from the past and into the future? You could eliminate all the blind spots. The Desert Research Institute has such a tool for scientific research. Called the C.A.V.E., it is a six-sided … [Read more...] about Executive Power Tools: The Benefit of Peer Groups
Teacher Unions Put Unions First, Not Students
Teachers in Detroit went on strike last month — demonstrating once again that union bosses are not nearly as interested in quality education for children, as they are in maintaining the political power of their unions. Of course, union apologists will argue that what happened in Detroit, where teachers are legally barred from striking, was not technically a “strike.” … [Read more...] about Teacher Unions Put Unions First, Not Students
Welcome to Nevada: June 2016
Multiple The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) recently assisted five companies in receiving tax incentives for relocating or expanding in Southern Nevada. The five companies will create 388 new jobs and over $34 million in capital investment. The companies include: Core-Mark International, Mirixa Corporation, Pacific Dental Services, Sitel Operation Corporation and … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: June 2016
Around the State: June 2016
University of Nevada School of Medicine Graduates Doctors, Releases Report Last month, the University of Nevada School of Medicine held commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2016 in the Lawlor Events Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. The school graduated 66 students who will take a short break before beginning their residency training programs and are entering … [Read more...] about Around the State: June 2016
Property Management: Industry Grows as Commercial Real Estate Rebounds
Nevada’s real estate markets continuing to rebound is great news for commercial property managers, as it translates into more and more work to go around. Property management firms generally have been getting busier over the last one to two years. Avison Young’s team in Las Vegas, for example, now manages 3.4 million square feet for 30 clients. Gaston & Wilkerson Management … [Read more...] about Property Management: Industry Grows as Commercial Real Estate Rebounds