Reno, NV – With the help of its generous customers, Moana Nursery presented a check for more than $6,600 to the American Cancer Society to help support breast cancer research. Earlier this month, Moana Nursery decked out all three of its stores with pink – down to the “Proud, Pink & Planted” shirts donned by all Moana Nursery teammates, both in the stores and in Landscape … [Read more...] about Moana Nursery donates nearly $7000 to American Cancer Society
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Destinations for Teens Helps Families Ward Off Holiday Stress
Destinations for Teens will host a parent education workshop "Using Music, Movement & Self-Care to Survive Holiday Stress” on November 8, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jeffrey Trower, founder of Community Productions, will engage attendees in a rhythm and movement session. Sasha DeCania, Destinations for Teens program director, will provide useful suggestions about … [Read more...] about Destinations for Teens Helps Families Ward Off Holiday Stress
Siblings Donate to Washoe CASA Foundation as Their Birthday Wish
(Reno, Nev.) – Recently, members of the Washoe CASA Foundation Board of Directors met with local twins, Jackson and Kennedy Herzog, to graciously thank them for their heartfelt donation. The twins donated gifts that they collected and assembled to give to the Washoe CASA Foundation to deliver to children in the Washoe County foster care system. Jessica Herzog, the twins’ … [Read more...] about Siblings Donate to Washoe CASA Foundation as Their Birthday Wish
Nevada State Bank wins 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards
ELKO – Nevada State Bank won three 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards announced Friday, with readers of the Elko Daily Free Press selecting the Bank as the Gold winner in the “Best Lender” category, Silver winner for “Best Bank” and Bronze for “Best Employer, non-mining.” Nevada State Bank has 50 branches in 20 urban and rural communities across Nevada, and over the years has … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank wins 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the University of Nevada, Reno Celebrate a Positive Sign of Enduring Partnership
(Reno, Nev.) - The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) celebrated the installation of its downtown office exterior sign in partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). The office is located at 300 East Second Street, a Basin Street Properties building. “On behalf of the NCJFCJ Board of Directors, members nationwide, and staff in Reno and … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the University of Nevada, Reno Celebrate a Positive Sign of Enduring Partnership
Italian Breakfast at the Bootlegger Italian Bistro
The Bootlegger Italian Bistro, known for its incredible pasta and family-favorite Italian dishes, has a new breakfast menu that includes morning staples, classics created by Bootlegger matriarch and chef Mama Maria and a modern take on French toast for the child in everyone. The Bootlegger recently debuted a section on the menu called “Dessert and Café,” which includes the … [Read more...] about Italian Breakfast at the Bootlegger Italian Bistro
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Releases Indian Child Welfare Act Judicial Benchbook
Publication Improves Court Practice in Indian Child Welfare Act Cases (Reno, Nev.) –The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has announced the release of the Indian Child Welfare Act Judicial Benchbook to improve court practice for judges in handling Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) cases. Congress passed the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in 1978 … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Releases Indian Child Welfare Act Judicial Benchbook
Thanksgiving’s True Origins: Its Not About Pilgrims and Indians
Most Americans are taught in grade school that Thanksgiving is about pilgrims landing on our shores and Indians sharing their bounty. However, Thanksgiving was not a holiday and we didn’t start celebrating until many years later when President Abraham Lincoln made the following proclamation during the Civil War. Thanksgiving Proclamation It is the duty of nations as well as … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving’s True Origins: Its Not About Pilgrims and Indians
Transformers: Retailers Change Tactics
To attract a new generation of shoppers and keep up with competition from online retailers, Nevada shopping malls are transforming into “mixed-use lifestyle centers” and encouraging their tenants to profit from online shopping instead of fighting it. Their tactics seem to be working, as mall owners report record numbers of shoppers and few vacancies. Malls’ success … [Read more...] about Transformers: Retailers Change Tactics
Generation Innovation: Technology Advances Nevada Economy
New, existing and relocating technology companies are making Nevada home in both metro and rural areas, bringing innovation across the board. So far, specific technology clusters have not developed. Nevada is seeing everything from bioscience to construction and telecommunications to entertainment. “In a lot of cities you have a sector that’s doing well or a place where it’s … [Read more...] about Generation Innovation: Technology Advances Nevada Economy
NAIOP 2017 Greatest Show on Earth Bus Tour Event
NAIOP Southern Nevada’s Bus Tour Committee is pleased to present the 2017 “Greatest Show on Earth” Bus Tour Event. Coming off of a very successful bus tour in 2016, our chapter is getting back on the buses to tour the future of commercial real estate in Southern Nevada. We are full steam ahead into a new development cycle where enterprising NAIOP developers are … [Read more...] about NAIOP 2017 Greatest Show on Earth Bus Tour Event
Welcome to Nevada: November 2017
Alchemy This technology, software services, and solutions start-up recently announced plans to establish headquarters in Reno. Offering a suite of cloud-based optimization tools, applications and training, Alchemy focuses on higher education and provides services to organizations that utilize business applications such as Workday Student. The company began hiring for a variety … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: November 2017
Around the State: November 2017
UNLV Wins in Solar Decathlon The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ (UNLV) team has won multiple awards at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon competition. Among others, the school took home second in the engineering and architecture contests and first in innovation. The school placed eighth overall in the 10-day competition which challenges student teams from around … [Read more...] about Around the State: November 2017
Be Thankful for Our Ability to Fail
The late Steve Jobs once explained that “A lot of times, people don’t know what they want until you show it to them.” This is clearly the mentality of a successful entrepreneur. Part of this mindset is the ability to see the world, and the marketplace, with fresh eyes — to spot new ways of doing things and then exploit those opportunities while the rest of the world is … [Read more...] about Be Thankful for Our Ability to Fail
How to Go Green: Top Five Ways to Incorporate Conservation in Your Business
Recycling has become much more popular than it was decades ago, especially since most of us have become more conscientious of our limited resources. Therefore, recycling has become a staple in most people’s daily lives, making it a greater importance that businesses large and small make recycling a natural part of their daily operations. Businesses throughout Nevada have … [Read more...] about How to Go Green: Top Five Ways to Incorporate Conservation in Your Business