All you need is love? Not parents on Valentine’s Day. They need child care, too. Las Vegas-area parents needing a little adult time away from bath time, story time and children’s bedtime can get help from the My Sitters App, a baby sitter-scheduling smartphone app offered by local entrepreneur Kim Miramontes. She said the app has yielded 75 percent of the requests for … [Read more...] about App Helps Parents Escape For Valentine’s Date Night
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Pets of the Homeless Receives a Record $52,000 in Donations
Contributions will assist with pet food, emergency vet care, wellness clinics and sleeping crates Carson City – Pets of the Homeless, the only national nonprofit organization that is focused on feeding and providing emergency veterinary care to pets of homeless people, has received over $52,000 from a number of foundations in 2015. The donations will go a long way to … [Read more...] about Pets of the Homeless Receives a Record $52,000 in Donations
Real Estate Expo Las Vegas Brings “All Things Real Estate Under One Roof” this April
LAS VEGAS – When Real Estate Expo Las Vegas kicks off on April 8 at Cashman Center, it will mark the first time that local home builders and real estate professionals join forces to showcase “all things real estate under one roof” in a one-of-a-kind, two-day event. The Expo is designed to benefit industry professionals, would-be home buyers, investors, boomerang buyers, or … [Read more...] about Real Estate Expo Las Vegas Brings “All Things Real Estate Under One Roof” this April
Nevada State College Holds First Open House for Prospective Students at Newly Expanded Campus, Offering “On-the-Spot” Scholarships
HENDERSON – Nevada State College (NSC) will give prospective students their first glimpse of college life on its newly expanded campus during an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 1125 Nevada State Drive. “This is a great opportunity for high school students and others to see the high quality of education we provide at Nevada State College,” NSC … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Holds First Open House for Prospective Students at Newly Expanded Campus, Offering “On-the-Spot” Scholarships
CAI Investments Launches Hotel Project Near Las Vegas Motor Speedway
CAI Investments, a Las Vegas company, has executed a term sheet to develop an $18 million, 125-room Starwood Hotels-branded limited-service hotel near Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Construction of the hotel at Speedway Boulevard and South of Interstate 15 is slated to start in July 2016 and last 12 to 14 months. Christopher Beavor, managing partner of CAI, said the company … [Read more...] about CAI Investments Launches Hotel Project Near Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Enliven Debuts in Nevada Helping Youth with Early Psychosis
Program is from The State of Nevada and The Children’s Cabinet There’s a new program in town that addresses the needs of youth ages 15 to 25 who have experienced an episode of psychosis and need access to services. Enliven is a full-service program through the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and The Children’s Cabinet that helps young adults by … [Read more...] about Enliven Debuts in Nevada Helping Youth with Early Psychosis
Business Leaders Invited to Improve Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada
LAS VEGAS – Leading Southern Nevada business organizations are coming together to commit time, talent, and resources in order to accelerate student achievement, and are asking local business owners and executive decision makers to join them in a one-of-a kind activation event: The Business + Education (BE) Engaged Conference 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada. The conference, to … [Read more...] about Business Leaders Invited to Improve Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada
Nevada’s First Outpatient Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic Opens at Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
LAS VEGAS - Families whose children are affected by life-limiting conditions have a new resource to provide better understanding and better outpatient care for their loved ones. The Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada is groundbreaking in its efforts to assist parents in this highly specialized medical treatment. It is the first such … [Read more...] about Nevada’s First Outpatient Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic Opens at Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties Appoints New Las Vegas Manager
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties has appointed Amanda Franchi branch manager at its West Sahara office in Las Vegas. Franchi oversees 220 real estate sales professionals at one of the company’s largest offices in Southern Nevada. “Amanda’s experience in both coaching and sales make her a perfect fit to help our real estate sales executives build their … [Read more...] about Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties Appoints New Las Vegas Manager
Colliers International | Las Vegas Updates Feb. 2, 2016
LAS VEGAS – Colliers International – Las Vegas announced the finalization of the following sale to Demeter Investments LLC. The approximately 9.42 acre land parcel is located on the northwest corner of East Ann Road and North Sloan Lane in North Las Vegas. The transaction value was $1,050,000. Steven Haynes of Colliers International represented the seller, Valley Bank of … [Read more...] about Colliers International | Las Vegas Updates Feb. 2, 2016
Southwest Medical Associates Announces 10 New Providers
In order to help meet the ongoing need for access to health services in the Las Vegas community, Southwest Medical has added 10 new providers, who join 350 local health care providers in 22 medical health care centers across Southern Nevada. Dr. Brent Devera joins Southwest Medical’s Nellis Health Center (540 N. Nellis Blvd.) and specializes in primary care. Devera completed … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Announces 10 New Providers
TISOH Executive Director Tim Lam Inducted to Nevada Restaurant Association Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS – Timothy M. Lam, executive director of The International School of Hospitality, has been inducted to the Nevada Restaurant Association Board of Directors. The induction ceremony took place Jan. 27, during the association’s 33rd Annual Meeting of the Members at the Wynn Las Vegas. This event included the installation of new executive officers and recognized … [Read more...] about TISOH Executive Director Tim Lam Inducted to Nevada Restaurant Association Board of Directors
Nevada State Bank Names Tyler Griggs, Shannon Maze and Carmen Rosales Branch Managers
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank has named Tyler Griggs, Shannon Maze and Carmen Rosales as branch managers in Southern Nevada. They will oversee the branch staff, client services and banking operations for their respective branches. Griggs will manage the Tropicana and Nellis branch of Nevada State Bank located at 4970 E. Tropicana Avenue. He has more than 10 years of banking … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Names Tyler Griggs, Shannon Maze and Carmen Rosales Branch Managers
A Boon to Nevada’s Economy: Tourism Growth
A bright spot in Nevada’s economy, the tourism industry, has grown over the past few years and is a driving force behind Nevada’s comeback. In fact, the industry has grown to the point that Elko outgrew its convention center and Las Vegas plans to expand its facility. This hospitality/leisure sector accounted for 28.1 percent of the state’s total employment at the end of … [Read more...] about A Boon to Nevada’s Economy: Tourism Growth
Banking On Nevada: An Industry Still in Recovery
Nevada’s banking industry, which was hit hard during the recession, continues to see challenges today. Some bankers believe post-financial crisis regulations, rising interest rates and the popularity of mobile banking and other technology will continue to change their industry. Others believe China’s economic slowdown, Saudi Arabia’s worsening relations with Iran and an … [Read more...] about Banking On Nevada: An Industry Still in Recovery