Fingerprinting Express, a leader in digital fingerprinting and background checks, celebrated with a grand opening of its fourth location in Nevada. Encompassing more than 15 years experience statewide, and four locations, Fingerprinting Express is establishing itself as Nevada’s leader in fingerprint background checks and is one of few businesses in the region to offer Live … [Read more...] about Fingerprinting Express Celebrates with Grand Opening of Second Location in Nevada
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Around the State: August 2017
Southern Nevada Communities Rank Among Nation’s Top Ten According to a report by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors, Summerlin in Southern Nevada ranked 7th among the nation for the best selling master-planned communities. Sales have been strong for the community in the first half of the year, Summerlin topped last year’s numbers by 28 percent. Since the list debuted in 1994, … [Read more...] about Around the State: August 2017
NV Energy Expands Efforts to Help Homeless Kids with Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth: Donates Truck, Funds and More
NV Energy officials and employees joined Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth representatives to announce a new partnership to help youth in crisis and to donate a truck, toiletries and canned goods, and $20,000, the latter through the NV Energy Foundation. The announcement was made at NV Energy’s Ryan Operations Center. “We’re pleased to expand our relationship with Nevada … [Read more...] about NV Energy Expands Efforts to Help Homeless Kids with Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth: Donates Truck, Funds and More
City of Henderson: City of the Future
At a time when technology makes daily leaps from innovation to reality, it’s people and the companies they form that bring the awe factor to life. In Henderson, both innovations and innovators are celebrated and cultivated, from the entrepreneurial spirit of downtown Henderson to the city being home to nationwide firsts. It’s people that transform a city into a City of the … [Read more...] about City of Henderson: City of the Future
Around the State: April 2017
UNLV Lee Business School MBA Program Rises in Ranking The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Lee Business School’s MBA program has broken the top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of part-time MBA programs. UNLV’s course rose from 102 to tie for 95th place and is part of the ranking of “America’s Best Graduate Schools”. The rankings compare over 300 … [Read more...] about Around the State: April 2017
Nevada Small Businesses Report Growing Confidence In The State’s Economy, Nevada State Bank Survey Finds
77 percent of respondents feel optimistic, compared to 61.5 percent in prior year LAS VEGAS – A recent survey found that small business owners throughout Nevada are increasingly bullish about the coming year, with 68.9 percent believing the U.S. economy is headed in the right direction and 77 percent believing Nevada’s economy is headed in the right direction. The … [Read more...] about Nevada Small Businesses Report Growing Confidence In The State’s Economy, Nevada State Bank Survey Finds
REALTORS Increasingly Confident in Health of Local Housing Market
GLVAR-Lied Institute Survey Shows Nine of 10 Expect Rising Home Prices LAS VEGAS – More than nine out of 10 local REALTORS expect local home prices to keep going up in the next year. That’s one of the highlights from the latest Quarterly Sentiment Index released this week by UNLV’s Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies in partnership with the Greater Las Vegas … [Read more...] about REALTORS Increasingly Confident in Health of Local Housing Market
Craft Beers, Jazz and More at Montelago Village Beerfest on April 29 — Lakeside Event Benefits Nonprofit KUNV 91.5 Fm
Beer, jazz, lakeside fun and more await attendees of the MonteLago Village Beerfest on Saturday, April 29 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Festivities will include 30 local, regional and national breweries with more than 100 craft beers; five local jazz bands; specialty vendors; and a variety of special menu options from MonteLago Village restaurants, which will be open for lunch and … [Read more...] about Craft Beers, Jazz and More at Montelago Village Beerfest on April 29 — Lakeside Event Benefits Nonprofit KUNV 91.5 Fm
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Expands Drop-In Center Hours and Emergency Shelter Beds to Help Youth During At-Risk Times — Grant helps NPHY expand services as homeless youth population grows —
Before school, after school and on weekends, homeless youth in Southern Nevada often find themselves in vulnerable situations, frequently without access to basic needs such as food, hygiene and shelter, and susceptible to harsh weather during the summer and winter months. To provide a safe place during these at-risk hours, the nonprofit Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth … [Read more...] about Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Expands Drop-In Center Hours and Emergency Shelter Beds to Help Youth During At-Risk Times — Grant helps NPHY expand services as homeless youth population grows —
Orlando De Castroverde elected to Friends of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS – The Friends of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation (LVMPD) has appointed Orlando De Castroverde to its Board of Directors. “I feel honored to be elected to the Friends of LVMPD Foundation’s Board of Directors,” De Castroverde said. “Supporting our law enforcement officers as they protect our community is extremely important to me. I look … [Read more...] about Orlando De Castroverde elected to Friends of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation Board of Directors
Retirement Plan Protection to Be Discussed During Breakfast Event
HENDERSON – Tony DePasquale, president and founder of Elysien Private Wealth, will discuss “Protect Your Retirement Plan From Lawsuits and Government Fines” during the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s networking breakfast, which will take place from 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 14 in the Cancun Room of the Fiesta Henderson, located at 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. During the … [Read more...] about Retirement Plan Protection to Be Discussed During Breakfast Event
Then & Now: Clark County Bar Association
Ask a member of Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) why Southern Nevada attorneys should become members of the organization and the answers will span most of the benefits of membership. The one answer included every time: People. That answer comes in variations. But when networking, meeting colleagues, meeting judges, doing community service, volunteering on the Board of … [Read more...] about Then & Now: Clark County Bar Association
Around the State: January 2017
Rural Nevada Receives Over $188 Million Investment for FY 2016 The US Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) has announced that, for fiscal year 2016, rural Nevada received $188 million in support of housing, community facilities, water systems and businesses. Further, the department announced that a total of $1.35 billion has been obligated statewide since 2009 … [Read more...] about Around the State: January 2017
January 2017: Business Indicators
U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2016 grew at a 3.2 percent annualized rate instead of the 2.9 percent from the advanced estimate. The upward revision reflected higher consumer spending and net exports than previously reported, which were partly offset by smaller-than-expected fixed investment and state and local government spending. The … [Read more...] about January 2017: Business Indicators
Former Chief Deputy District Attorney Craig Hendricks Joins De Castroverde Law Group
LAS VEGAS – De Castroverde Law Group is pleased to announce former Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney Craig Hendricks has joined the firm in its expanding Criminal Law Department. Hendricks has been practicing law in Nevada since 1991. He began as a law clerk in the Clark County District Attorney’s office, appellate division, and was promoted to deputy district … [Read more...] about Former Chief Deputy District Attorney Craig Hendricks Joins De Castroverde Law Group