HENDERSON – Nevada State College (NSC) has received a $1.2 million federally funded grant for five years intended to help first-generation and low-income students through a program that provides tutors, peer mentors, “success coaches” and help with preparation for graduate school. “This grant enables Nevada State College to really build a safety net of support for students, … [Read more...] about Nevada State College wins $1.2 million federal grant to help first-generation, low-income students
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Southwest Medical Associates Announces 10 New Providers
In order to help meet the growing need for access to health services in the Las Vegas community, Southwest Medical has added 10 new providers, who join over 350 local health care providers in 25 medical health care centers across Southern Nevada. Sharon Froese, APRN joins Southwest Medical’s Civic Center Drive Health Center (2225 Civic Center Dr.) and specializes in … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Announces 10 New Providers
Country in the Park Returns to Mountain’s Edge with Headliner Joe Nichols: Free Outdoor Event on May 7, Including Performances by Brett Young and Local Band Thrillbilly Deluxe
Outdoor country fun is back at the Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community with the return of Country in the Park on Saturday, May 7 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Now in its 10th year, the free concert and festival will be headlined by country music favorite Joe Nichols and feature rising country star Brett Young. Local country rock band Thrillbilly Deluxe will kick off the show in … [Read more...] about Country in the Park Returns to Mountain’s Edge with Headliner Joe Nichols: Free Outdoor Event on May 7, Including Performances by Brett Young and Local Band Thrillbilly Deluxe
Colliers International | Las Vegas Updates Apr. 19, 2016
LAS VEGAS – Colliers International – Las Vegas announced today the finalization of the following sale to Impala LLC. The approximately 3.63 acre vacant land parcel is located at 880 E. Larson Lane in Henderson. The transaction value was $1,000,000. Vince Schettler of Colliers International represented the seller, ND Holdings Henderson Series. LAS VEGAS – Colliers … [Read more...] about Colliers International | Las Vegas Updates Apr. 19, 2016
Golden Entertainment to Acquire Second Distributed Gaming Business in Montana
Company to become second largest distributed gaming operator in Montana, and one of the largest distributed gaming operators in the country LAS VEGAS - Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN) (“Golden” or the “Company”) announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Amusement Services, LLC (“Amusement Services”). Amusement … [Read more...] about Golden Entertainment to Acquire Second Distributed Gaming Business in Montana
Nevada State Bank Strives to Increase Financial Literacy Throughout Nevada
LAS VEGAS – In recognition of National Financial Literacy month this April, Nevada State Bank is committed to increasing financial literacy in the communities it serves. Last year, more than 160 bank colleagues spent more than 1,015 hours teaching students and at-risk individuals about the basics of handling money and credit. “Nevada State Bank’s ongoing commitment to … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Strives to Increase Financial Literacy Throughout Nevada
Nevada Mentors Launches to Address the Growing Need of Volunteerism in the Northern Nevada Community
Reno – The Community Foundation of Western Nevada has launched a new program that helps connect youth mentoring agencies in need to volunteers, individuals and businesses seeking volunteer opportunities. Nevada Mentors is a comprehensive resource of youth mentoring organizations in northern Nevada looking for volunteers to assist with fulfilling a shortage of mentors in the … [Read more...] about Nevada Mentors Launches to Address the Growing Need of Volunteerism in the Northern Nevada Community
Commercial Real Estate Market in Southern Nevada Starts 2016 on a High Note
LAS VEGAS – A report released by Xceligent and the Commercial Alliance Las Vegas (CALV) shows the office, industrial and retail sectors of the commercial real estate market in Southern Nevada continued to gain ground during the first quarter of 2016. “For the most part, we picked up in 2016 where we left off in 2015 – with steady gains across the board in our commercial real … [Read more...] about Commercial Real Estate Market in Southern Nevada Starts 2016 on a High Note
Project 150 Youth Council Provides Scholarship Opportunity
LAS VEGAS – The Youth Council for Project 150, a local nonprofit that helps homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high students, is offering several scholarships to attend a Nevada college, university or accredited vocational training institute. Scholarship applications will be accepted now through May 9. “As students finally reach that goal of graduating high school, we … [Read more...] about Project 150 Youth Council Provides Scholarship Opportunity
Nevada State College nears “Hispanic-Serving Institution” status
HENDERSON – Nevada State College has completed the first step toward being designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution now that its Latino student population has reached 25 percent of total enrollment. The college will be able to apply for federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution in fall 2016 based upon fall 2014 enrollment. Colleges designated as … [Read more...] about Nevada State College nears “Hispanic-Serving Institution” status
REMSA Community Advisor: Child Safety at Home
Home sweet home. REMSA offers up a short list of quick, easy ways to help ensure child safety in your home. You should be worry-free that you’ve made your home safe for your children everyday. About two and a half million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child … [Read more...] about REMSA Community Advisor: Child Safety at Home
Lamar Advertising Joins Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth in Bringing Awareness to Growing Youth Homelessness Issue
Lamar Advertising Company has joined Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) in combatting the community’s growing homeless youth problem by donating billboard space to generate awareness about the plight of the estimated 23,790 homeless youth in Nevada – more than 11,000 in Clark County – and where to get help. “There are way too many children on the streets, and we want … [Read more...] about Lamar Advertising Joins Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth in Bringing Awareness to Growing Youth Homelessness Issue
Goodwill Debuts New Select Store & Drive Thru Donation Center Model in Valley’s Southwest on April 15, 2016 at 9 a.m.
Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s first Goodwill Select Store with a Drive Thru Donation Center will officially open on April 15, 2016 at 9 a.m. in the valley’s booming southwest, with a not-so-typical ribbon cutting featuring a car driving through a banner to showcase the ease of drive thru donating. The new Goodwill Select model of a smaller footprint store with a full sized … [Read more...] about Goodwill Debuts New Select Store & Drive Thru Donation Center Model in Valley’s Southwest on April 15, 2016 at 9 a.m.
Lt. Gov. Hutchison, Switch Executive to Speak at Valley Electric Association Annual Meeting
Community members invited to VEA’s largest event of the year PAHRUMP – Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison will be the keynote speaker at Valley Electric Association’s 2016 Annual Meeting, April 23, at Pahrump Valley High School. Hutchison will give VEA member-owners an economic update of Nevada. Also speaking will be Jason Mendenhall, executive vice president of Cloud at Switch. … [Read more...] about Lt. Gov. Hutchison, Switch Executive to Speak at Valley Electric Association Annual Meeting
Industry Veterans Combine Talents and Experience to Launch Brass Cap Companies
New company to specialize in real estate investment, development and management. Las Vegas – Brass Cap Companies, joined together by leaders in the commercial real estate industry, launched a boutique development company, real estate investment and brokerage service. The Brass Cap Companies partners, Mike Chernine, Jason Kuckler, Larry Monkarsh and Tim Castello share … [Read more...] about Industry Veterans Combine Talents and Experience to Launch Brass Cap Companies