Nevada business leaders believe the biggest challenges facing the business community include the quality and availability of the state's workforce, the public education system, and increasing healthcare costs. Despite those concerns, the vast majority of business leaders are confident their company revenues will grow in 2017, with most expecting to hire and train additional … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada’s Business Leader Survey Shows Workforce, Education and Healthcare Concerns
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Carson Middle School Maker’s Club to Visit Reno Generator
Commonly known as the birthplace of some of Burning Man’s most notorious art installations, the Reno Generator will play host to a different kind of group Friday, March 10: Middle school Makers. Led by coaches Al Wakesnorus, Noble Studios CEO Jarrod Lopiccolo and STEM teacher Josh Billings, Carson Middle School’s Maker’s Club, CMIT, will visit the community arts space for … [Read more...] about Carson Middle School Maker’s Club to Visit Reno Generator
Election Results Show Voters and Business Leaders United in Support of Public Schools
Reno - More than half of Washoe County voters agree with many Northern Nevada business leaders that improving public education, including school facilities, will strengthen the business climate of Northern Nevada. On November 8, 2016, more than 56 percent of Washoe County voters approved a permanent sales tax increase to provide funding for school expansion projects and new … [Read more...] about Election Results Show Voters and Business Leaders United in Support of Public Schools
DRI Names Meghan Collins as STEM Research Scientist
New position to focus on new lifelong and experiential learning opportunities and STEM workforce development partnerships throughout Nevada RENO, NV – In its continuing effort to improve Nevada’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce development and research-focused educational opportunities, the Desert Research Institute proudly announces Meghan … [Read more...] about DRI Names Meghan Collins as STEM Research Scientist
Business Leaders Invited to Improve Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2016: Accelerating a New NevadaÂ
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 NevadaÂ