University of Nevada, Reno Football Offensive Line Coach and Former USC Football Captain, Jonathan Himebauch, to attend Reno – The USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Chapter will host the 2016 Spring Scholarship Social on April 14, 2016 at Bistro 7 in Reno, Nev. The event will raise funds for continuing USC student scholarships for students that hail from the northern Nevada … [Read more...] about USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Hosts Spring Scholarship Social
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Business Leaders Invited to Improve Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada
LAS VEGAS – Leading Southern Nevada business organizations are coming together to commit time, talent, and resources in order to accelerate student achievement, and are asking local business owners and executive decision makers to join them in a one-of-a kind activation event: The Business + Education (BE) Engaged Conference 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada. The conference, to … [Read more...] about Business Leaders Invited to Improve Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada
Raising the Grade: Higher Education in the Silver State
Education, economy, workforce, workers: pieces of a puzzle that come together to form economic development for Nevada and the ability to make a living for each individual. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, educational attainment and income are linked. Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment show national unemployment rates of 2.1 percent for … [Read more...] about Raising the Grade: Higher Education in the Silver State
SUPERNAP Executive Missy Young Elected to NCJFCJ Board of Directors
Focus for both organizations is on education Reno – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has elected Missy Young, a lifelong philanthropist, to the Board of Directors. "There is no doubt that Missy will have a positive impact on our organization," said Judge Darlene Byrne, President of the NCJFCJ Board of Directors. "Her business acumen and … [Read more...] about SUPERNAP Executive Missy Young Elected to NCJFCJ Board of Directors
Education: The Key to Success
A high school graduate, entering the workforce in Southern Nevada directly after graduation, earns on average $6,000 more annually than a non-graduate. At a very basic level, that’s the effect of education on the economy. Education affects more than workforce, more than the economic development that comes as a result of the talents and training of employees and more than the … [Read more...] about Education: The Key to Success
Death and Taxes: With Some Revision, Sandoval’s Tax Hikes Not Necessary
In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” — Benjamin Franklin Had Benjamin Franklin been living in 21st century Nevada, his famous quote might have read something like this: In Nevada, nothing seems certain, except death and tax increases. It appears that — regardless of who is elected, which party holds the majority, or how hard those in … [Read more...] about Death and Taxes: With Some Revision, Sandoval’s Tax Hikes Not Necessary
The Children’s Cabinet Offers Parenting Education Workshops in Washoe County at No Cost to Families
RENO, NV – Parent education plays a critical part in helping families build and maintain healthy relationships with their children, promoting a better future for each child. The Children’s Cabinet is an excellent resource in Washoe County, offering parenting education workshops at no cost to families, in both English and Spanish. The Children’s Cabinet uses evidence-based … [Read more...] about The Children’s Cabinet Offers Parenting Education Workshops in Washoe County at No Cost to Families
USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Welcomes Steve Lopes as Keynote
CFO and COO will deliver USC athletics update at inaugural Scholarship Gala Reno, Nev – “The best thing is seeing young people develop and grow, and then see them years later being successful.” That’s the most rewarding aspect of Steve Lopes’ job. Lopes is the CFO and COO, USC athletics, and has been an integral member of the athletics department for 30 years. It’s part of … [Read more...] about USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Welcomes Steve Lopes as Keynote
The Solution to Education: Do What Works
The Nevada State Government needs to stop throwing good money after bad; and, it should begin now. As business people, we have just a few days to affect our Nevada State Legislators and what they do, and do not, vote for. What do you plan to do? Sit back and be complacent and then suffer the consequences, or do you plan to be part of the solution? It seems government is … [Read more...] about The Solution to Education: Do What Works
Green Schools Not Right for Nevada
As districts begin to build new schools, they should focus on kids, not environmental activists New school buildings are coming to Nevada, and if recent years are any indication, the push to build those schools to “green” standards will be as strong as the push that led lawmakers to authorize 10 additional years of bonding without voter approval to fund the construction of … [Read more...] about Green Schools Not Right for Nevada
The NCJFCJ and University of Nevada, Reno Speak Out About Sexual Assault and Victim Trauma
First-of-its kind symposium for the region Reno, Nev. – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) are hosting a symposium of community leaders to stand against sexual assault and build a healing community for victims. A Healing Community: The Effects of Sexual Assault and Trauma on the Victim will take place … [Read more...] about The NCJFCJ and University of Nevada, Reno Speak Out About Sexual Assault and Victim Trauma
Retired Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court Joins Naylor & Braster Law Firm
Retired Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court A. William Maupin has joined the law firm of Naylor & Braster. Maupin will focus his legal practice with the firm on litigation, litigation consulting and alternative dispute resolution in Las Vegas and Reno. Maupin is one of the Nevada legal community’s most respected professionals, both as an attorney and Chief Justice … [Read more...] about Retired Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court Joins Naylor & Braster Law Firm
Retiring in the Lap of Taxpayer-Funded Luxury
How pensions in Nevada are often better than paychecks Know a public employee in Nevada who is looking for a pay raise? Tell him to retire. According to a new analysis made possible by the court-ordered release of Nevada’s Public Employee Retirement System payment records, once-public employees in the Silver State are making golden pensions — so generous that their … [Read more...] about Retiring in the Lap of Taxpayer-Funded Luxury
Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors; Governor Approves Solar Tax Incentives
Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors Park Place Infiniti is sponsoring the fourth annual Blow Out Breast Cancer event, presented by the Smiles for Survivors foundation and Square Colour Salon and Spa. [Read More...] Governor’s Office of Energy Approves Solar Tax Incentives Highlighting its commitment to renewable energy in Nevada, the Governor’s Office of Energy … [Read more...] about Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors; Governor Approves Solar Tax Incentives
Ensuring That All of Our Kids are Nevada Ready: Preparing the Silver State
As business leaders who are deeply engaged in education reform efforts through Nevada Succeeds and the Education Alliance of Washoe County, we know that our schools across the state have not performed at the level of our expectations. We spend significant efforts each day to ensure that all schools are receiving the support they need to be successful so their students are ready … [Read more...] about Ensuring That All of Our Kids are Nevada Ready: Preparing the Silver State