Nevada Medical Professor Argues Against Current Trend New York - T. Brian Callister, M.D. of Reno, Nevada, will testify this morning before a New York State Assembly health committee in New York City regarding his opposition to physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia. Callister is an internationally recognized expert on care transitions and end-of-life care. He has … [Read more...] about Reno Physician to Testify Before New York Legislature on Assisted Suicide
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American Patriot Fest and Star of TV Show Vegas Rat Rods Team up for Charity — Customized Vintage Motorcycle to Be Raffled for Charity —
The American Patriot Fest and Las Vegas’ own, Steve Darnell, the owner of Welder Up and star of the hit TV show Vegas Rat Rods, have joined forces to help military and veteran charities in the Las Vegas Valley. A vintage motorcycle customized by Darnell will be raffled with funds raised benefiting nonprofit organizations. The public is invited to the reveal of the custom … [Read more...] about American Patriot Fest and Star of TV Show Vegas Rat Rods Team up for Charity — Customized Vintage Motorcycle to Be Raffled for Charity —
Bank of Nevada’s Leaders in Business Survey Shows Continued Workforce and Education Challenges; Enthusiasm About State’s Tax Structure
LAS VEGAS - Business leaders around the state believe there are many good reasons to do business in Nevada, but the state’s favorable tax structure was cited by most as the top business benefit, according to the Bank of Nevada Leaders in Business Survey. Business leaders continue to cite quality and availability of workforce as the No.1 challenge for Nevada businesses. For … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada’s Leaders in Business Survey Shows Continued Workforce and Education Challenges; Enthusiasm About State’s Tax Structure
Social Consciousness Pays off for Small Businesses Says Cox Business Survey Released During Small Business Week
Seventy-one percent of U.S. consumers would spend more money at a small business if it supported a positive social or environmental cause LAS VEGAS – Social consciousness is spilling over into U.S. consumers’ shopping and dining habits, according to the 2018 Cox Business Consumer Pulse on Small Businesses. The survey data was released during National Small Business … [Read more...] about Social Consciousness Pays off for Small Businesses Says Cox Business Survey Released During Small Business Week
Cox Distributes $35,000 in Diversity Scholarships to 10 Graduating Seniors and Extends Its Commitment to $350,000
Las Vegas – Cox Las Vegas distributed $35,000 in diversity scholarships to 10 college-bound, high school seniors as part of its annual Cox Diversity Scholarship program during an annual ceremony on April 26 at TPC Summerlin. The company also announced a $175,000 five-year extension of its diversity scholarship program in support of graduating seniors. As has been the case … [Read more...] about Cox Distributes $35,000 in Diversity Scholarships to 10 Graduating Seniors and Extends Its Commitment to $350,000
Nevada Photographer to Celebrate 60th Birthday by Cycling Across U.S.
Jeff Ross will cycle 4,200 miles over the course of three months Reno – When most people turn 60, they might celebrate by going on a beach vacation or hitting the golf course, but Jeff Ross of Reno, Nevada has something else up his sleeve. Starting May 1, he will be living out a dream by riding his bicycle more than 4,200 miles across the United States from Yorktown, … [Read more...] about Nevada Photographer to Celebrate 60th Birthday by Cycling Across U.S.
Providence Community to Host Yard Sale on May 5
Join the Providence Master Planned Community at its annual spring community yard sale on Saturday, May 5 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nearly 100 homeowners throughout the community are expected to participate with goods ranging from baby and adult clothing to household items to furniture and antiques. The free event is hosted by the Providence Master Homeowners Association. The … [Read more...] about Providence Community to Host Yard Sale on May 5
ImageWords Principal Finalist in Mentor Category for Tech Award
Las Vegas marketer Ruth Furman, principal of the Las Vegas-based ImageWords Communications, was one of 10 finalists in the mentor category for the Women in Technology Awards. In addition to Furman of ImageWords, finalists in the mentor category included executives from Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging Center, Taurean Consulting Group, Ford Funnels Agency, The Tech Queen, … [Read more...] about ImageWords Principal Finalist in Mentor Category for Tech Award
Fingerprinting Express Offers Complimentary Fingerprint Services to Teachers Statewide in Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week
Fingerprinting Express is offering 400 teachers free fingerprinting services, in May, during Teacher Appreciation Week. Fingerprinting Express is based in Nevada with stores in Reno, Carson City, South West Las Vegas and Central Las Vegas, is the leader in fingerprinting, Notary, passport photos and additional services across the state of Nevada. They are proud to announce that … [Read more...] about Fingerprinting Express Offers Complimentary Fingerprint Services to Teachers Statewide in Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week
Drones Descending on Lincoln County, Nev. for Two-Day Race and Expo
Alamo, Nev. - That buzz out there is the growing infatuation for drones and drone racing, and it will be on display in Alamo on May 18 and 19. First person view (FPV) drone competition is growing in popularity all over the country. These events feature drone operators with first-person goggles connected to a camera mounted on their drones. They race by remote control … [Read more...] about Drones Descending on Lincoln County, Nev. for Two-Day Race and Expo
REMSA to Host Free Bleeding Control Class for the Community with Kindred at Home
RENO – The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) will host a free bleeding control class, Stop the Bleed, at Kindred at Home on Saturday, May 5 from 1-4 p.m. Open to the community, the Bleeding Control for the Injured (B-Con) course educates community members on how to perform immediate and basic lifesaving interventions prior to receiving definitive medical … [Read more...] about REMSA to Host Free Bleeding Control Class for the Community with Kindred at Home
Lipson Neilson Attorney David A. Clark Chosen to Chair Lawyer Well-Being Committee for the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (Aprl)
The Lipson Neilson law firm is proud to announce that David A. Clark, a Partner in the firm’s Las Vegas office, has been chosen by the APRL to Chair the newly formed Lawyer Well-Being Committee. This committee will act as a liaison with the American Bar Association (ABA), the National Organization of Bar Counsel (NOBC), and state-led efforts to implement the goals of the … [Read more...] about Lipson Neilson Attorney David A. Clark Chosen to Chair Lawyer Well-Being Committee for the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (Aprl)
Nevada’s Charter Schools Just May Be the Answer
For those of us in business, it should come as no surpise that privately run charter schools are out performing traditional government run schools, by a landslide. We’re all frustrated with our state’s dismal ranking in education. Did you know that, according to a report by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, in 2014 Nevada’s charter schools moved up nine spots in … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Charter Schools Just May Be the Answer
Higher Learning: Education in Nevada
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is in the process of becoming a true system as Nevada’s educational climate shifts to meet the needs of Nevada citizens and businesses. Those needs are creating a change from individual institutions working alone to meet those needs to a system of institutions working together. “There’s quite a bit that’s new in higher education,” … [Read more...] about Higher Learning: Education in Nevada
Industry Focus: Media
Few industries have had as many changes in recent years as the media industry. Social media, credibility challenges and how information is now delivered and absorbed have all contributed to a shift in the way media organizations operate. Discussing the ups and downs, executives representing media in Nevada recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank. Connie … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Media