LAS VEGAS, NV (May 20, 2013) – The Board of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) last Thursday approved tax abatements for nine companies, creating nearly 330 jobs initially and increasing capital investment in Nevada by an additional $200 million. “I am pleased that as a direct result of our economic development efforts, the Governor’s… [More...]
GOED Board Sees Job Creation and Capital Investment in Nevada Increase
Pre-Processing Opportunity May 20-23 for Pass Holders before Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas opens

LAS VEGAS, May 20, 2013 – Pass holders who purchased Gold and Season Passes for the new Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas can bring their online print-at-home pass confirmation to the water park site to convert to their permanent 2013 pass cards. Conversions will be processed between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., today through Thursday, May 23 at the… [More...]
Carol Cooper Named Director of Administrative Services for the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance

(Las Vegas) – The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, formerly the Nevada Development Authority, announced today that Carol Cooper has been appointed to the position of Director of Administrative Services. Cooper began her career with the Nevada Development Authority in 1989 as an accounting specialist and was promoted to financial manager in 2001. With more than 24… [More...]
Children’s Medical Grants Now Available In Nevada From the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation
Medical grants help Nevada families pay for children’s medical expenses not covered, or not fully covered, by a commercial health insurance plan The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to help pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not covered, or not fully… [More...]
Gatski Commercial Names Tamara Zboril Senior Property Manager

Frank Gatski, CEO of Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services, named Tamara Zboril senior property manager. Zboril has been working in commercial property management for two decades. As a senior property manager for Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services, she oversees a team managing more than two million square feet of industrial, office and retail space. Zboril’s… [More...]
De Castroverde Law Group completes expansion of downtown office

LAS VEGAS – De Castroverde Law Group, a local personal injury, criminal defense and immigration law firm founded in 2005 by brothers Alex and Orlando De Castroverde, recently completed an expansion that doubles the size of its downtown office building at 1149 South Maryland Parkway, across the street from Huntridge Circle Park. “We founded our… [More...]
The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Announces Several Companies that Have Been Approved for Tax Incentives in Nevada
(Las Vegas) — The Governor’s Office of Economic Development Board of Nevada approved a series of incentives today for companies planning to relocate or expand into Southern Nevada. The approvals come on the heels of several other approved incentives last month, showing that companies from all over the world are interested in what Nevada has to offer.… [More...]
Tax Law Center, LLC Wins Free Advertising on NevadaBusiness.com
Tax Law Center, LLC won free advertising on NevadaBusiness.com through a new monthly drawing. The winner now has a choice of one free month access to the Business Connection Package, which provides a bundle of online PR tools, or a free one-month sidebar ad placement. This promotion is ongoing, with a random drawing taking place on the third Thursday… [More...]
First official rides on four Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas slides to be auctioned for Andre Agassi Foundation for Education and Opportunity Village

LAS VEGAS, May 16, 2013 – Four lucky winners will be the first official riders to go down the slides at the new Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas and help raise funds for local nonprofit organizations. Opening Memorial Day weekend, the new multimillion dollar water park is conducting eBay auctions for the inaugural rides on its Rattler, Constrictor,… [More...]
Nevada State Bank’s Terry Shirey Named vice chair of Nevada Capital investment Corporation

Terry Shirey, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Nevada State Bank, was named vice chair of the Nevada Capital Investment Corporation (NCIC). He was appointed to the board by Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval. Chaired by State Treasurer Kate Marshall, the NCIC works with the private sector and the Nevada System of Higher Education… [More...]
The PENTA Building Group Completes North Las Vegas Readiness Center
LAS VEGAS (May 16, 2013) – The PENTA Building Group announced today the completion of the North Las Vegas Readiness Center. The 68,000-square-foot facility, which the Nevada National Guard will utilize for training, includes a main building with an auditorium, assembly hall, multiple classrooms, office area, storage area, locker room and security vault. A smaller security… [More...]
Video: Help a World War II Veteran Travel to Washington D.C.
Show your support! Help a Vet ravel to DC. Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast – May 27 from 7 a.m. to noon. The Garden Shop Nursery 3636 Mayberry Road Reno, NV
Merchant Factors Corp. Announces Expansion, Hires Business Development Representative for Southern Nevada Region

Merchant Factors Corp. named Jill Lieberman-Super Business Development Representative for the Southern Nevada Region. Merchant Factors, which is based in New York and Los Angeles, provides businesses with cash flow support using a variety of financing tools. Merchant Factors credit checks customers, handles collections and insures customer payments. Lieberman-Super has more than 10 years experience… [More...]
Star of JERSEY BOYS Organizes Inaugural Art4NF Art Show May 19 at The District at Green Valley

Local artists set to attend include Julie Bergonz Photography, Erica Reynolds and artists from cast of Jersey Boys, Chippendales and more Jeff Leibow of JERSEY BOYS announced the Inaugural Art4NF Art Show set to take place on Sunday, May 19 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at The District at Green Valley. Proceeds from the art show… [More...]
Sunita Kalra, M.D. Joins HealthCare Partners, Moves to West Charleston Clinic
HealthCare Partners expands integrated network, provides better care for patients in Southern Nevada LAS VEGAS (May 13, 2013) – Family care provider Sunita Kalra, M.D. has joined HealthCare Partners Medical Group, a leading physician-run group providing primary, specialty and urgent care services in Southern Nevada. Dr. Kalra, a board-certified family physician, will begin seeing patients April… [More...]
GLVAR reports rising home prices in Southern Nevada
Local home prices rise again, according to GLVAR report LAS VEGAS – Statistics released today by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) show existing home prices in Southern Nevada continue to increase and are now nearly 31 percent higher than they were one year ago. “Like most homeowners, REALTORS are glad to see home… [More...]
K|E Medical Group to Host Quarterly Women, Wine and Wellness Event on May 16
Medical Experts Offer advice for identifying and treating various types of headaches WHO: K|E Medical Group WHAT: Guests are invited to enjoy a fun night of wine, cheese and learning about issues important to health. A special discussion titled “My Head is About to Explode!” will be hosted by K| E Medical Group Neurologist… [More...]
Olive Garden Opens in Las Vegas
Tracy Lovegren is named general manager of new restaurant ORLANDO, Fla. – Olive Garden will open at 6191 Centennial Center Blvd. in Las Vegas, Nev. on Monday, May 13 at 11 a.m. — creating 170 new jobs. The Olive Garden in Las Vegas is the newest Olive Garden in the family of more than 800 local… [More...]
Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas announces more details in advance of Grand Opening

LAS VEGAS – Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas is in the final stages of construction and today announces additional details regarding park operating hours, special days for Gold Pass and Season Pass holders, and information on other services being offered inside the park. Gold Pass and Season Pass holders will be among the first to try the… [More...]


