Around the State - September 2010

Around the State

Nevada Commission on Tourism Expands Outreach to China

The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) has expanded promotions to China seeking to tap into the country’s lucrative travel market.  The new office opened recently in Shanghai and shares space with the U.S. Commerce Department.  This is the second office the NCOT has opened in China.

Green Chamber of Commerce Expands to Nevada

The Green Chamber of Commerce has begun national expansion by launching a second chapter in Las Vegas.  The organization began in San Francisco and currently has over 300 active members in several different industries.  The chamber was created to support sustainable business practices and advocate green public policy.

Nevada Seeks to Track Building Emissions and Develop Solar

The Nevada State Office of Energy (NSOE) is now seeking proposals to build and maintain solar projects at 55 agency sites.  Among those participating is the City of Las Vegas along with 10 other government agencies.  Additionally, the NSOE is looking to conduct a survey at 125 state buildings with renewable energy characteristics.  The survey will measure greenhouse gas emissions at the buildings.

Airband and Sparkplug Communications Merge

Airband Communications and Sparkplug Communications merged, creating the largest fixed-wireless company for businesses in the U.S.  The merged company will receive $20 million in financing as part of the transaction.  The new company will operate as Airband Communications.

Symphony Park Gets Children’s Museum

The Lied Discovery Children’s Museum is moving to Symphony Park and changing its name to Discovery Children’s Museum.  The move and upgrade is thanks to a $56 million unrestricted gift from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation to The Smith Center.  The bulk of which will be used to construct the museum’s new building which will be named the Donald W. Reynolds Discovery Center.