Nevada is known for many things, but agriculture, dairy, and ranching are usually not among the state's accolades. However, alongside the flashing lights of the Las Vegas Strip, the professional sports teams, the legendary aliens at Area 51 and the vast desert expanses of land, there exists a thriving agricultural industry and other economic contributors grown in … [Read more...] about Grown in Nevada
University of Nevada
Paul Klein Recognized Again for Outstanding Teaching: Second Exceptional LOA Award at University of Nevada
The University of Nevada has honored Paul Klein for outstanding teaching with the Exceptional Letter of Appointment Instructional Faculty Award. The honor, given by the Faculty Senate's Campus Affairs Committee, acknowledge part-time professors. It recognizes those who excel in teaching and show strong dedication to helping students learn and succeed. Read more … [Read more...] about Paul Klein Recognized Again for Outstanding Teaching: Second Exceptional LOA Award at University of Nevada
Industry FocusTechnology
Today’s digital world has changed businesses and their needs. Before the digital age, a lock and key was sufficient to keep out bad actors. However, businesses now require experts in technology to create safeguards for their assets. Challenges for those experts include everything from cyber protection to workforce. AI is also changing the technology game by creating … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusEducation
Education in Nevada is changing. Not only have there been massive changes in funding due to shifting political sands, but the traditional path of pursuing a bachelor’s degree after high school is rapidly losing popularity. Instead, students are pursuing quick degrees and certificates that allow them to enter the workforce sooner with pay scales that historically … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
The Nevada Dairy Farmers Awards $20,000 in Agriculture Scholarships
RENO, Nev. – The Nevada Dairy Farmers has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to four outstanding University of Nevada, Reno students with agricultural and veterinary science majors. The recipients are: Connor Anderson, Kallie Carrigan, Acacia Dillon and Kira Rusinyak. Each student was provided a $5,000 scholarship for their continuing education. Scholarship recipients attend the … [Read more...] about The Nevada Dairy Farmers Awards $20,000 in Agriculture Scholarships
Around the StateOctober 2024
NV Energy Transmission Line Approved A $4.2 billion, 350-mile transmission line between Las Vegas and Reno has been approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior. A NV Energy project, Greenlink West will run from Las Vegas to Yerington and could transmit as much of 4,000 megawatts of clean energy. This would be enough to power 4.8 million homes. Construction is set to begin … [Read more...] about Around the State
Grand Sierra Resort Reaches Architectural Milestone for New Arena
Plans include 10,000-seat state-of-the-art arena, satellite ice rink, fan zone and more RENO, Nev.  – Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) in Reno, Nev. has unveiled the latest renderings and details of its highly anticipated new arena. The updated plans reveal a new on-property location, a satellite ice rink, a dedicated parking garage, a fan zone, and several innovative internal design … [Read more...] about Grand Sierra Resort Reaches Architectural Milestone for New Arena
Around the StateMay 2024
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center Launched Panasonic Energy, in partnership with Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), has launched the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center in Reno. The center aims to foster innovation and education in manufacturing with a commitment toward advancing STEM education and technology. Outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, the … [Read more...] about Around the State
Around the StateFebruary 2024
Denmark to Work with Nevada on Renewable Energy Governor Joe Lombardo has signed a Declaration of Understanding with Denmark’s ambassador to the United States, Jesper Møller Sørensen, to explore opportunities to work more closely on renewable energy projects. One of the first collaborations will target the establishment of a renewable energy powered industrial park in Lincoln … [Read more...] about Around the State
Nevada Small Business Development Center Seeks Participation in Anonymous Survey
July 27, 2022 Input needed from Nevada’s small businesses Nevada Small Business Development Center seeks participation in anonymous survey RENO, Nev. — Nevada small businesses are encouraged to participate in a confidential survey this summer conducted by the Nevada Small Business Development Center in the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business and the … [Read more...] about Nevada Small Business Development Center Seeks Participation in Anonymous Survey
Industry FocusHealthcare
Healthcare in Nevada has seen significant challenges, especially in the past two years. COVID has brought about unprecedented change and hardship for this industry, from patient care to workforce issues. Recently, leaders in healthcare met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss the industry and its future. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Healthcare Heroes2021
Corporate Sponsor It means the world to us to provide care to the communities where we live and work. At Southwest Medical, part of Optum Care, it’s something we have been doing for nearly 50 years. Across each passing decade, the health and well-being of our patients, our community and our team members continues to be our top priority. We want to see patients stay … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes
Industry FocusEducation
Education in Nevada right now is going through a trial by fire as teachers and administrators try to find the best way to continue teaching amidst a pandemic. From distance learning to increased gaps in student needs, 2020 has been a challenging year for educators. Recently, leaders in education met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss their … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Family Owned Businesses 2020
Nevada State Bank is proud to join Nevada Business Magazine in celebrating the accomplishments of the 2020 Family Owned Business award finalists. Although each family business is unique, successful companies share qualities like perseverance, ingenuity, teamwork and community service – qualities exemplified by the businesses featured this year. This year will long be … [Read more...] about Family Owned Businesses 2020
Around the StateDecember 2019
UNLV School of Medicine Achieves Accreditation Milestone The UNLV School of Medicine (SOM) has been granted provisional accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The school is on track for full accreditation by 2021 or 2022. The LCME is the accrediting body for schools of medicine in the US and Canada. The school earned preliminary accreditation in … [Read more...] about Around the State