Reno, Nev. – The Washoe CASA Foundation is pleased to announce that Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, selected Jenna Dewar, Washoe CASA Foundation board chair, as a finalist for the 2017 Governor's Points of Light Awards, the highest honor bestowed on volunteers, volunteer managers, and volunteer organizations in Nevada. Dewar has been nominated for her … [Read more...] about Jenna Dewar from Washoe CASA Foundation Selected as 2017 Governor’s Points of Light Awards Finalist
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RSAR Releases August 2017 Existing Home Sales Report
RENO, Nev. – The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS® (RSAR) today released its August 2017 report on existing home sales in Washoe County, including median sales price and a number of home sales in the region. RSAR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service (www.nnrmls.com). During August 2017, the report showed Washoe County had 678 … [Read more...] about RSAR Releases August 2017 Existing Home Sales Report
Urban Turban Lures Leading Las Vegas Indian Originator & Restauranteur
Just When You Thought Urban Turban Couldn’t Get Any Spicier, This Collaboration Gets The Heart Running for Indian Food Faithfuls in Las Vegas by Joining Forces with Raja Majid LAS VEGAS – A new collaboration with leading Indian restauranteur, Raja Majid, sets the community on fire as this working partnership unfolds to the delight of the strong knit Indian community and … [Read more...] about Urban Turban Lures Leading Las Vegas Indian Originator & Restauranteur
Workforce Connections Hosting Business Engagement Panel on September 21, 2017
Workforce Connections’ Business Engagement Specialist Team (B.E.S.T.) is hosting an insightful Business Engagement Panel on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 8:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the Workforce Connections office located at 6330 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150 (at Torrey Pines), Las Vegas, 89146. The panel will discuss how Governor Brian Sandoval is redefining Nevada’s … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections Hosting Business Engagement Panel on September 21, 2017
Local Home Sales Keep Increasing While Prices Level Off in August
GLVAR Housing Statistics for August 2017 LAS VEGAS – The Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® (GLVAR) reported today that local home sales continued to rise while home prices started to level off in August. GLVAR reported that the median price of existing single-family homes sold during August through its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) was $260,000, unchanged from … [Read more...] about Local Home Sales Keep Increasing While Prices Level Off in August
Nevada’s high net worth households rank improving education programs as a top priority for the state
LAS VEGAS - The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank released the latest edition of its High Net Worth Report series today. Issue 2 of 2017 examines the education-related laws and issues that were considered during the recent session of the Nevada Legislature. This issue also includes a column by Clark County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky about the things that make … [Read more...] about Nevada’s high net worth households rank improving education programs as a top priority for the state
Las Vegas Attorney and Decorated Iraq War Veteran, Craig W. Drummond, Writes Book about Defending a U.S. Army Sniper in Iraq
In 2007, U.S. Army Specialist Jorge G. Sandoval Jr. was charged with murder by the very government he had sworn to serve. While deployed to the most dangerous area in Iraq known as the “Triangle of Death,” Sandoval, an airborne infantryman, and the elite sniper were instructed to “take the shot” and kill an enemy insurgent wearing civilian clothes. Two weeks later, Army … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Attorney and Decorated Iraq War Veteran, Craig W. Drummond, Writes Book about Defending a U.S. Army Sniper in Iraq
Bank of Nevada Scholarship Awarded to Member of UNLV’s School of Medicine Charter Class
LAS VEGAS - Bank of Nevada is proud to provide significant scholarship support to a member of the charter class of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ School of Medicine. The scholarship recipient, Diana Peña will join 59 other students at UNLV who is also pursuing a medical degree. Bank of Nevada committed $40,000 in scholarship funds over four years to assist Peña in her … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada Scholarship Awarded to Member of UNLV’s School of Medicine Charter Class
Lipson Neilson Attorney Sandra D. Glazier to Co-Present “Confronting Undue Influence in Your Practice” Webinar for Wealth Management Professionals
Lipson Neilson Attorney Sandra D. Glazier has been selected by Trusts & Estates Magazine, the WealthManagement.com Journal for estate-planning professionals, to co-present with Thomas M. Dixon, in a webinar titled, “Confronting Undue Influence in Your Practice.” This free webinar will be Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at 2:00 pm EDT. To register, please visit … [Read more...] about Lipson Neilson Attorney Sandra D. Glazier to Co-Present “Confronting Undue Influence in Your Practice” Webinar for Wealth Management Professionals
Holland & Hart LLP and NCET present Attorney Fritz Battcher at Law on Tap
Holland & Hart LLP and NCET host Law on Tap, Thursday, Sept. 7, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at West Street Market. The professional networking series discusses relevant topics in northern Nevada’s vibrant business community. Attorney Fritz Battcher will discuss legal and practical considerations when raising capital for a business. Guests can learn about: 1. Structuring a … [Read more...] about Holland & Hart LLP and NCET present Attorney Fritz Battcher at Law on Tap
Local Kids with Cancer honored as Ambassadors at Candlelighters Superhero 5K — Support children battling cancer on Sept. 9 at Mountain’s Edge —
Every day local children face their battle with cancer with fearlessness and a brave front for their families. To recognize these kids, the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada names special ambassadors each year for its annual Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan race and festivities, which is Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community. The … [Read more...] about Local Kids with Cancer honored as Ambassadors at Candlelighters Superhero 5K — Support children battling cancer on Sept. 9 at Mountain’s Edge —
The War Wages On: Minimum Wage In Nevada
As the minimum wage debate resonates throughout Nevada, businesses are bracing for, what could be, a substantial increase in minimum wage. This year the state House and Senate separately passed two hastily drawn up laws to increase the minimum wage in Nevada, both of which were ultimately vetoed by the Governor. What they did end up passing was resolution SJR6. The resolution … [Read more...] about The War Wages On: Minimum Wage In Nevada
Taking Nevada to the World: Globalization and Nevada’s Place in the International Market
Dublin, Ireland, Santiago, Chile, Poland and Germany are just some of the places you can buy Nevada-made items. Nevada products aren’t just for Nevadans anymore and Nevada companies aren’t just thinking local – they’re taking their products around the world. At the same time, foreign companies are looking to operate in Nevada, bringing new jobs to the state. “Nevada … [Read more...] about Taking Nevada to the World: Globalization and Nevada’s Place in the International Market
Nevada’s Place Among the States 2017
Each year, “Nevada’s Place Among the States” compares Nevada to other states, competing markets and the U.S. in general, on several key measures of economic and social health. In this 11th edition of comparing Nevada to other states, statistics show that Nevada has almost fully recovered from the recession. At one point, the Silver State led the nation in foreclosed homes and … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Place Among the States 2017
Twelfth Annual Healthcare Heroes
LEGACY The first and longest running program of its kind in Nevada, Healthcare Heroes was born in 2006 with 10 categories and a seemingly endless supply of nominees. Since the beginning, Healthcare Heroes has been a catalyst to help grow healthcare in the Silver State. Taking the idea of contributing to healthcare a step further, the Healthcare Heroes scholarship … [Read more...] about Twelfth Annual Healthcare Heroes