In order to help meet the ongoing need for access to health services in the Las Vegas community, Southwest Medical has added five new doctors, who join over 330 local health care providers in 22 medical health care centers across Southern Nevada. Dr. Suchada Chaiwechakarn joins Southwest Medical’s Flamingo Health Center (5580 W. Flamingo Road) and specializes in … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Adds Five New Doctors
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Henderson to Celebrate Economic Development, Small Businesses
Henderson Chamber, City of Henderson to recognize local business successes at 16th annual event Nov. 19 HENDERSON – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce and the city of Henderson’s Economic Development/Redevelopment division will host Henderson’s 16th Annual Economic Development and Small Business Awards from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 … [Read more...] about Henderson to Celebrate Economic Development, Small Businesses
Medical Education: Preparing for the Future of Healthcare in Nevada
Medical education in Nevada is growing and is poised for significant expansion. Collectively, the current and proposed changes will eventually go far in reversing the state’s shortages of medical students, physician residency programs, doctors and nurses. “Everything is about everybody getting bigger, everybody getting successful,” said Dr. Thomas Schwenk, dean of the … [Read more...] about Medical Education: Preparing for the Future of Healthcare in Nevada
August 2014: Around the State
RSCVA Sees Year-Over-Year Growth The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) concluded the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 with 163,259 room nights of future business for Reno, Sparks and North Lake Tahoe. That number is a 49 percent increase from last year’s 110,000 room nights. According to the RSCVA, 63 percent of this year’s bookings are new business for the Reno … [Read more...] about August 2014: Around the State
A Future of Change: Economic Development
Nevada, because of its narrow focus on three industries, was devastated by the recession and eventually led the nation in foreclosures and unemployment. As both the director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and a resident of Nevada, Steve Hill believes there is a rising wave of economic development diversifying an outdated and vulnerable economy built on … [Read more...] about A Future of Change: Economic Development
Industry Focus: Education
From kindergarten to college graduation, Nevada’s education system has overcome a multitude of hurdles in recent years. Even so, the system still has a long way to go. Coming together to discuss issues Nevada faces in regards to education, a combination of business leaders, economic development resources and leaders in education recently met at the Las Vegas offices of Cox … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Special Report: City of Henderson
Honoring Past Businesses, Recognizing Present Companies & Welcoming Industries of the Future Incorporated in 1953, Henderson, Nev. was born “in America’s defense” with the building of the Basic Magnesium Plant in 1943 during World War II. The plant supplied the U.S. War Department with magnesium for munitions and airplane parts that would eventually help the United States … [Read more...] about Special Report: City of Henderson
Economic Development: Critical to Nevada
When it comes to Nevada’s future, economic development is critical. Over the last 12 months, The Silver State has made strides on this front. Among other accomplishments, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) hired a leader in November 2011. This spring Gov. Brian Sandoval released “Moving Nevada Forward: A Plan for Excellence in Economic Development … [Read more...] about Economic Development: Critical to Nevada
Higher Education Collaborative
The Higher Education Collaborative was formed in Southern Nevada in 2010 with the aim of answering multiple needs for post-secondary education, the community, residents and the Valley’s economy. The organization is especially relevant today with the challenges to Nevada’s education. According to 2008 Census data, of the 1.4 million working age adults (24-65 years old), only … [Read more...] about Higher Education Collaborative