Deal Ensures Reliable Data, Communications for Next Two Years LAS VEGAS – Smart City Networks will continue to be the official provider of digital communications services at Tampa Convention Center (TCC) meetings and events for the next two years. The contract extension calls for the nation’s leading events technology and telecommunications provider to leverage its … [Read more...] about Smart City Celebrates Convention Center Contract Renewal
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Nevada State Bank Customers Now Have More Digital Payment Options
Samsung Pay and Android Pay join Apple Pay as digital payment options for Nevada State Bank card holders. Las Vegas – Nevada State Bank debit and credit cards can now be enrolled in Samsung Pay and Android Pay. Nevada State Bank is one of fewer than 200 banks nationally to offer all three mobile wallets to their clients. Digital payments are an increasingly popular way to … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Customers Now Have More Digital Payment Options
July 3 Independence Day Celebration at Lake Las Vegas Features Fireworks and Henderson Symphony Concert
Celebrate America’s Independence Day a day early amid the unique lakeside setting of Lake Las Vegas. Two simultaneous fireworks shows, the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, a DJ and band during the day, and water activities for the whole family will be featured at the master planned residential and resort community surrounding a 320-acre lake on Sunday, July 3. There will be … [Read more...] about July 3 Independence Day Celebration at Lake Las Vegas Features Fireworks and Henderson Symphony Concert
CSN Dream Scholarships Established to Recognize Undocumented Students
In recognition of the obstacles and financial hardships that undocumented students face attending college, CSN’s student government is pleased to announce the CSN Dream Scholarship. The scholarship is inspired by the challenges undocumented students face but any students taking at least six CSN credits in the fall with at least a 2.5 grade point average are eligible. The … [Read more...] about CSN Dream Scholarships Established to Recognize Undocumented Students
HomeAid Southern Nevada’s Back to School Success Drive benefits Project 150
HomeAid Southern Nevada in July kicks off its back-to-school drive, collecting school supplies and personal hygiene items for Project 150, a nonprofit that helps homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students. HomeAid aims to provide 1,000 backpacks filled with basic necessities in time for the start of school in early August. “We’re proud to once again … [Read more...] about HomeAid Southern Nevada’s Back to School Success Drive benefits Project 150
RTC’s Quigley to Discuss Southern Nevada’s Transportation Needs at July 12 Henderson Chamber Breakfast
RTC’s general manager continues to gather feedback needed to plan, prioritize transportation projects HENDERSON - “Moving Our Community Forward” is the subject of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s next monthly network breakfast, which will take place 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, in Sunset Station’s Cancun Room, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tina Quigley, general manager of the … [Read more...] about RTC’s Quigley to Discuss Southern Nevada’s Transportation Needs at July 12 Henderson Chamber Breakfast
NCJFCJ’s Kelly Ranasinghe to Speak at Annual Soroptimist Retreat
Ranasinghe will speak to the power of community collaboration for combating domestic child sex trafficking (Reno, Nev.) – Kelly Ranasinghe, JD, senior program attorney for the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) will speak on the important issues of domestic child sex trafficking, trauma and victimization at the Soroptimist International … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ’s Kelly Ranasinghe to Speak at Annual Soroptimist Retreat
Is Common Sense Really Dead? Shared Bathrooms are Simply Dangerous
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard about the most recent departure from common sense, the transgender bathroom issue. However, just in case you do call a rock your home, let me catch you up. In many places, men can now use the ladies’ restroom and ladies, if they’re so inclined, can find out what those urinals in the men’s room are all about. The issue really … [Read more...] about Is Common Sense Really Dead? Shared Bathrooms are Simply Dangerous
20/20 Visionaries for the Silver State
Perfect vision, otherwise referred to as 20/20 vision, is the ability for an individual to see clearly both in their near field of vision as well as far away. Likewise, a 20/20 executive, such as those featured in the following pages, has a clear vision for their business in both the short and long term. These executives strive to do what is right for their companies, … [Read more...] about 20/20 Visionaries for the Silver State
We are CCIM
Instant recognition, credibility in the commercial real estate field is vital in today’s fast paced world of instant everything. The old adage, “you only get one chance to make a first impression” is more accurate than ever. In the realm of commercial real estate, a CCIM designation can speak louder than words when making that critical first impression. The CCIM … [Read more...] about We are CCIM
Industry Focus: Architects and Engineers
Architects and engineers in the Silver State are cautiously optimistic about their industries. Working through a variety of issues as a result of the recession, executives nonetheless indicated that their businesses were experiencing growth and the industry is gaining stability. A handful of decision-makers in the architect and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Architects and Engineers
If Cronyism Is the Problem, Maybe We Should Stop Empowering Its Enablers
America’s young adults don’t seem nearly as turned off by socialism as do their parents and grandparents. Actually, they seem pretty receptive to the concept. No doubt decades of class warfare have helped make younger generations feel more inclined to “soak the rich.” But, it also seems likely they’re more prone to flirting with socialism because of general disillusionment … [Read more...] about If Cronyism Is the Problem, Maybe We Should Stop Empowering Its Enablers
Time to Pay the Piper: First Nevada Commerce Tax Payment Due, Despite Challenges
Nevada’s recently enacted commerce tax has been back in the headlines, the latest dustup being a recent judicial decision that has spelled the end to a repeal effort. A coalition (led by State Controller Ron Knecht) sought to have a referendum petition placed on the November ballot − motivated by what they see as a legislative sellout of the voters who rejected a similar … [Read more...] about Time to Pay the Piper: First Nevada Commerce Tax Payment Due, Despite Challenges
Welcome to Nevada: July 2016
Mary’s Gone Crackers A manufacturer of organic and gluten-free healthy snacks, Mary’s Gone Crackers, has announced plans to open a manufacturing, research and development facility this fall in Reno. The company headquarters will also relocate to the site. The bakery will occupy over 420,000 square feet in the North Valley Commerce Center. Mary’s Gone Crackers intends to hire … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: July 2016
Movers & Shakers: Matt Clafton
VP/General Manager Alston Construction Company, Inc. (17 years in NV) “Life is too short to do something that you don’t like.” Type of Business: General Contractor | Hails from: Spokane, WA | 14 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas and Reno How did you first get into your profession? My dad was in the construction industry and I followed in his … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Matt Clafton