Winnemucca – Nevada State Bank has promoted Dawn Baldwin to branch manager at the Winnemucca branch. She will oversee branch staff, client services and banking operations. Baldwin has been with Nevada State Bank for three years and has more than nine years of banking experience. Prior to her promotion, she was the Winnemucca branch customer service manager. “We are … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Promotes Dawn Baldwin to Branch Manager
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Southern Nevada Home Prices Keep Rising, Approaching All-Time Peak
GLVAR housing statistics for May 2018 LAS VEGAS – Prices for existing homes sold in Southern Nevada kept rising through May and are now approaching their all-time peak, according to a report released by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR). GLVAR reported that the median price for existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada during May through its … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada Home Prices Keep Rising, Approaching All-Time Peak
Nevada State Bank Names James Chung Branch Manager at Durango and 215 Branch
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank has named James Chung branch manager at the Durango and 215 branch, located at 7030 S. Durango Drive. He will oversee branch staff, client services and banking operations. Chung has been with Nevada State Bank since 2017 and has more than 25 years of banking experience. Prior to joining the bank, he was a senior branch manager for a large bank … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Names James Chung Branch Manager at Durango and 215 Branch
Cure 4 the Kids Foundation and Roseman University of Health Sciences Announce Partnership
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation to Become Independent Division of Roseman University LAS VEGAS – Two local nonprofit organizations, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and Roseman University of Health Sciences, have formally agreed to a partnership to create a one-of-a-kind collaboration in the State of Nevada. Effective June 1, 2018, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation will become an independent … [Read more...] about Cure 4 the Kids Foundation and Roseman University of Health Sciences Announce Partnership
Nevada Rural Housing Authority Wins Prestigious National Award for Affordable Housing Program
Carson City – During its 2018 Annual Conference, the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA) presented the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) with the Single-Family Excellence award in recognition of the Home At Last program. This marks the third year in a row that the agency received recognition from NALHFA, and twice for its successful efforts to … [Read more...] about Nevada Rural Housing Authority Wins Prestigious National Award for Affordable Housing Program
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) Grants $465,000 to Future Smiles
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) elected to grant $465,000 to Future Smiles to create the NWP Dental Wellness Center at the Elaine P. Wynn Elementary School where it will be able to expand its services to provide more comprehensive dental treatment to Clark County School District school children. The NWP Founders Gift for $30,000 was awarded to The Blind Center of … [Read more...] about Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) Grants $465,000 to Future Smiles
Jacob Rodriguez Named as an Investment Associate at the Whittier Trust Company of Nevada, Inc.
RENO – The Whittier Trust Company of Nevada, Inc. (WTC-NV), an independent wealth management company serving high-net-worth families, individuals and foundations across the United States, has hired Jacob Rodriguez as an investment associate. Rodriguez is responsible for assisting WTC-NV senior portfolio officers with the management of accounts for high net-worth individuals, … [Read more...] about Jacob Rodriguez Named as an Investment Associate at the Whittier Trust Company of Nevada, Inc.
Great Basin Federal Credit Union Hosts Five-Part Seminar Series
Seminar Series Features Entrepreneur and Marketer Ira M. Gostin, MBA RENO – Great Basin Federal Credit Union will host a five-week seminar series in collaboration with 120 West Strategic Communications to help small business owners start, build, and grow their businesses. The series is presented at no charge and begins June 27. Let’s Talk – Small Business Success features … [Read more...] about Great Basin Federal Credit Union Hosts Five-Part Seminar Series
NCJFCJ Announces Partnership with the National Association for Court Management
Partnership opens dual membership opportunities for judicial and court management professionals Reno – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announced that it has partnered with the National Association for Court Management (NACM) to offer a dual membership discount for judicial officers and court management professionals. Both membership … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Announces Partnership with the National Association for Court Management
The Dumbing Down of Our Education System – Governor Sandoval Leads the Way in Nevada
Governor Sandoval, in late April this year, filed an emergency regulation to provide relief for Nevada teachers who are in jeopardy of losing their jobs by failing to complete a state-mandated course. The regulation indicates that, “affected employees will have two more years to fulfill the requirement,” according to a Las Vegas Review-Journal article. What message is he and … [Read more...] about The Dumbing Down of Our Education System – Governor Sandoval Leads the Way in Nevada
Legal Elite 2018: The Silver State’s Top Attorneys
Now in its eleventh iteration, Legal Elite presents Nevada’s top attorneys as chosen by their peers. This annual list showcases the attorneys the legal industry has named as the best of the best. Polling for Legal Elite 2018 began at the end of February and nearly 6,000 nominations were submitted by licensed attorneys in Nevada. Each submission then went through an extensive … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2018: The Silver State’s Top Attorneys
The Business of Art: Nevada’s Cultural Scene
Twenty years ago, Nevada’s arts and culture sector was not a huge economic driver. Organizations were forming. Audiences were being sought. “There’s a group of us in this community, and in Reno, too, who all started out on the ground level, and there’s been this evolution of arts and culture [in the state],” explained Jeri Crawford, president and CEO of the Las Vegas … [Read more...] about The Business of Art: Nevada’s Cultural Scene
Industry Focus: Architects & Engineers
Architects and engineers are, oftentimes, the middle man for cities and developers. This central position brings with it a host of benefits as well as it’s share of challenges. Recently, executives representing architects and engineers in Nevada sat down at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss their position in commercial real estate development and the future … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Architects & Engineers
Ole! The Business of Soccer in Nevada
Llamas are a quintessential piece of the Las Vegas Lights Football Club (LVFC). However odd that might sound, two live llamas, Dolly and Dotty, are a staple at LVFC games and events and embody the spirit the management wants to bring to Las Vegas with soccer. Likewise, a smiley face waits on the inside of their jerseys for when a player scores and flips it over his head to … [Read more...] about Ole! The Business of Soccer in Nevada
Around the State: June 2018
Investments for the State of Nevada Post Strong Returns According to the state treasurer, investment returns for the state’s general portfolio have quadrupled since 2015. In addition, the local government investment pool (LGIP) returns are up nearly 20 times as much as they were in fiscal year 2015. As of the end of March, the general portfolio returned nearly $24 million to … [Read more...] about Around the State: June 2018