Dominic A. Marrocco, Chairman at Equiinet and Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas will be announcing the Grand Prize Winner of the 2016 Dominic Anthony Marrocco Southern Nevada Business Plan Competition. The event will be held at UNLV Foundations Building on Friday, April 29, 2016 starting at 5:30pm. The 2016 finalists are: BzBee, Collage, FRP … [Read more...] about Dominic A. Marrocco Southern Nevada Business Plan Competition
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The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS Honors Tamara Nordmeyer With Spotlight of Excellence Award
RENO – The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS (RSAR) has named REALTOR and RSAR member, Tamara Nordmeyer, as a recipient of the Spotlight of Excellence Award. The Spotlight of Excellence Award is a bi-yearly honor that recognizes RSAR members who provide selfless and extraordinary service to the community, their clients and customers. The award is in its second … [Read more...] about The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS Honors Tamara Nordmeyer With Spotlight of Excellence Award
Bank of Nevada is Southern Nevada’s #1 Participating Lender in SBA 504 Program, Year-to-Date
LAS VEGAS - Small businesses are the economic engine creating the majority of jobs in Southern Nevada. Bank of Nevada is proving its commitment to this important business sector by becoming the number one participating lender in Southern Nevada — year-to-date in 2016 — in its partnership with TMC Financing and the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 504 Program. The … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada is Southern Nevada’s #1 Participating Lender in SBA 504 Program, Year-to-Date
Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak Wins “Spring Clean for Goodwill Challenge”
Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak is the official winner of Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s “Spring Clean for Goodwill Challenge”, the one-day donation drive held on Tuesday, April 26, where local elected officials went head to head to see which municipality could generate the most donations. Goodwill leaders presented Sisolak with “The Golden Hanger Award” at the … [Read more...] about Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak Wins “Spring Clean for Goodwill Challenge”
MassMedia Expands Media Relations Team with Growth of Clientele
LAS VEGAS — MassMedia, a national full-service public relations, advertising and marketing firm, announces expansion of its media relations team who bring extensive knowledge in multi-media journalism. The expanded team includes Jennifer Bradley, media relations director, and Robert Kennedy and Jessica Lovell as media relations specialists. “MassMedia prides itself on … [Read more...] about MassMedia Expands Media Relations Team with Growth of Clientele
Make a Splash with Some A+ Fun at Cowabunga Bay Waterpark
Students that earned three or more “A” grades will receive free admission Friday, May 6 from 3 – 7 p.m. All teachers are complimentary in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week WHO: Cowabunga Bay Waterpark, the largest waterpark in Nevada filled with an expansive collection of state-of-the-art thrill rides. WHAT: Cowabunga Bay’s FridAy’s GreAt GrAdes program, in … [Read more...] about Make a Splash with Some A+ Fun at Cowabunga Bay Waterpark
Nevada State College Commencement May 7: Largest Graduating Class in the College’s History
HENDERSON – Nevada State College will celebrate its annual commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, at the Henderson Pavilion. This year, the college will hold its largest commencement ceremony ever, with 403 graduates. Nevada State College has nearly doubled the size of its graduating classes over the past five years, having a graduating class of 211 in 2011 and … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Commencement May 7: Largest Graduating Class in the College’s History
Washoe CASA Foundation Holds #Coffee4CASA to Raise Awareness, Garner New Volunteers
More than 900 children in foster care in Washoe County, with only 100 CASAs in community RENO – The Washoe CASA Foundation is in need of new volunteers to assist our community by serving as a voice for abused and neglected children. #Coffee4CASA will be held on Saturday, May 7th to raise awareness and recruit new volunteers for the Washoe County CASA (Court Appointed … [Read more...] about Washoe CASA Foundation Holds #Coffee4CASA to Raise Awareness, Garner New Volunteers
Care Flight Expands to 24-Hour, 7-Day Service in Fallon
FALLON – Care Flight is expanding its hours of service of the emergency medical helicopter based at Banner Churchill Community Hospital to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Since April 2015, the helicopter has been available at the hospital 12 hours a day, seven days a week. “This change will meet the growing health care needs of visitors and residents in this thriving … [Read more...] about Care Flight Expands to 24-Hour, 7-Day Service in Fallon
Chef Wes Kendrick to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Table 34
Wes Kendrick, executive chef of Table 34 Las Vegas, 600 E. Warm Springs Road, has some special menu items planned for lunch and dinner on Thursday, May 5, 2016 for Cinco de Mayo. Specials will include: * A trio of duck carnitas tacos with pico de gallo $7.50 * Smoked corn and roasted chile soup (vegan) $7 * Tequila specialty drinks , including the hibiscus tequila … [Read more...] about Chef Wes Kendrick to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Table 34
Former Kimco Realty Director, Michelle Bauer Joins Ted Baker at NewMarket Advisors
Michelle Bauer returns to NewMarket Advisors, joining Ted Baker as a retail real estate advisor where her role will be the representation of national retail tenants and landlords of institutional quality shopping centers. Bauer brings more than 20 years of retail real estate experience to the partnership at NewMarket Advisors. Most recently, as State Director for Kimco … [Read more...] about Former Kimco Realty Director, Michelle Bauer Joins Ted Baker at NewMarket Advisors
The Fast Track to Felony for Law-Abiding Citizens: Gun Transfers and Question 1
Last year, Nevada legislators made dramatic improvements to gun control laws in the state. Signed by Governor Sandoval in June, SB 175 and SB 240 were two of the most prominent pieces of legislation (although there were several) and applauded by gun owners statewide. By way of refresher, SB 175 abolished handgun registration in Clark County, expanded the already in place “Stand … [Read more...] about The Fast Track to Felony for Law-Abiding Citizens: Gun Transfers and Question 1
Education Outlook: Addressing the Tough Questions
Students are more than test scores, they’re the future of Nevada’s population and workforce. Schools are more than buildings, they are part of the state’s economy and essential to economic development. Education is more than learning, the process is dependent on teachers, students, families and the community. For too many years Nevada’s education system has received poor … [Read more...] about Education Outlook: Addressing the Tough Questions
Transportation in Southern Nevada: The Added Benefits of Investing in Infrastructure
With more than 42 million visitors to Las Vegas annually and community leaders calling for updated transportation infrastructure for residents and tourists alike, now is the time to discuss new transportation possibilities in Southern Nevada that are necessary to support the next generation of economic development. Recently, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck partnered with the … [Read more...] about Transportation in Southern Nevada: The Added Benefits of Investing in Infrastructure
ESA’s Aren’t About Politics — They’re About the Students
If Nevada is serious about improving education throughout the state, it needs to begin focusing on children — not taxpayer-funded bureaucracies. By using students and teachers as little more than political props, the established public school system routinely pressures voters, taxpayers and politicians for an ever-increasing amount of funding. Governor Brian Sandoval used … [Read more...] about ESA’s Aren’t About Politics — They’re About the Students