LAS VEGAS, NV – Entrepreneurs with fewer than ten employees and future entrepreneurs are invited to the inaugural Microbusiness Summit on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. GoDaddy, the City of Las Vegas, Workforce Connections, and Bank of Nevada joined forces to sponsor the no-cost event. Entrance and parking are free, … [Read more...] about Free Microbusiness Summit on February 24 to Help Local Entrepreneurs
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EntitlementsWho Knew?
Who knew entitlements and zoning could be so fascinating? As cities sprawl and skyscrapers gaze across the masses, each park with barking dogs and running children, every industrial complex with the makings of tomorrow’s packages, and every home where mothers hum lullabies all begin with entitlements and zoning. An entitlement is the process of obtaining a … [Read more...] about Entitlements
Workforce Connections Awarded $1M of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds by City of Las Vegas
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, was awarded $1M of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding by the City of Las Vegas. The funding will help stand-up first-of-its-kind Regional Industry Sector Partnerships in Southern Nevada to help address chronic and increased challenges local employers face due to the pandemic, including recruitment, … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections Awarded $1M of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds by City of Las Vegas
CSN Student Life & Leadership Team Staff Recognized as Trail Blazer
Sean Tory, M.S. receives 2022 African American Trailblazer Service Award The City of Las Vegas will recognize CSN Student Life & Leadership Coordinator, Sean Tory, M.S. with a 2022 African American Trailblazer Award in the category of Tyrone Thompson Emerging Leader. The award is presented in recognition of civic accomplishments, integrity, collaboration, and significant … [Read more...] about CSN Student Life & Leadership Team Staff Recognized as Trail Blazer
One of Nation’s First City-Led Managed Private Network Initiatives Launched by Cox With City of Las Vegas
Cox Communications has unveiled a new pilot program with the city of Las Vegas to deploy one of the first Managed Private Networks (MPN) launched by a U.S. city to facilitate Smart City use cases. Together, Cox and the city will leverage Citizens' Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) to power Smart City solutions that deliver insights into visitor attendance and after-hours … [Read more...] about One of Nation’s First City-Led Managed Private Network Initiatives Launched by Cox With City of Las Vegas
College of Southern Nevada & City of Las Vegas Partner to Offer Education, Workforce Training in Historic West Las Vegas
The College of Southern Nevada and the City of Las Vegas will create a new Education and Training Center in Historic West Las Vegas to help train unemployed and under-employed residents who have not had viable pathways to careers with family-sustainable wages. The Westside Workforce Education & Training Center, a partnership between CSN and the City of Las Vegas, is … [Read more...] about College of Southern Nevada & City of Las Vegas Partner to Offer Education, Workforce Training in Historic West Las Vegas
Call Center to Assist Public With Questions About City Services Opens Today: Vital City Services Will Continue for the Public
The city of Las Vegas will open a call center today at 1 p.m. to take calls from the public with questions about city services during the coronavirus pandemic. The public can call 702-229-CARE (2273) from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Friday through Sunday the line will give callers automated options. This line will not be live until 1 p.m., on Thursday, March … [Read more...] about Call Center to Assist Public With Questions About City Services Opens Today: Vital City Services Will Continue for the Public
Thirteenth Annual Healthcare Heroes
LEGACY The first and longest running program of its kind in Nevada, Healthcare Heroes was born in 2006 with 10 categories and a seemingly endless supply of nominees. Since the beginning, Healthcare Heroes has been a catalyst to help grow healthcare in the Silver State. Taking the idea of contributing to healthcare a step further, the Healthcare Heroes scholarship … [Read more...] about Thirteenth Annual Healthcare Heroes
Naiop Southern Nevada Presents “Mayors Panel” at August Breakfast
NAIOP Southern Nevada presents an expert panel discussion of Southern Nevada mayors as part of its monthly member meeting. The mayors will discuss their city’s biggest accomplishments and what differentiates them from their neighbors. The panel includes Mayor John Lee, City of North Las Vegas; Mayor Debra March, City of Henderson and Mayor Pro-Tem Lois Tarkanian, City of Las … [Read more...] about Naiop Southern Nevada Presents “Mayors Panel” at August Breakfast
Red Report: November 2016
E Project, Office ADDRESS 700 S. 3rd St., 89101 CONTRACTOR OF RECORD OS Construction Services, Inc. DETAILS Rogers, Mastrangelo, Carvalhi & Mitchell, Ltd. (RMCM), a law firm, has broken ground on new headquarters in downtown Las Vegas. The 1.2 acre site will undergo the demolition of an existing building and construction of a new two-story building with Class A finishes … [Read more...] about Red Report: November 2016
Discover Outdoor Gems at Get Outdoors Nevada Day on Saturday, Oct. 15
Southern Nevada is an outdoor gem waiting to be discovered and the community is invited to Lorenzi Park on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Get Outdoors Nevada Day for a day of exploration. Exhibitors will showcase the latest in recreation opportunities, from park and picnic fun to adrenaline filled activities. The free family-friendly event will feature food … [Read more...] about Discover Outdoor Gems at Get Outdoors Nevada Day on Saturday, Oct. 15
Brazen Conversations Continue Oct. 14 with Isolation & Poverty Facing Las Vegas Seniors
Brazen Conversations, a community outreach event hosted several times during the year by BRAZEN Architecture, continue on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 at 4 p.m. with a dialogue about topics regarding seniors in the Las Vegas valley. Monica Gresser, principal of the Las Vegas-based BRAZEN Architecture, is facilitating the conversation at Skin City Body Painting, 1800 S. … [Read more...] about Brazen Conversations Continue Oct. 14 with Isolation & Poverty Facing Las Vegas Seniors
Beautiful Minds: 2016 Women to Watch
Female executives and business owners hold influential positions throughout the state and continue to break through the glass ceiling with their drive and determination no matter the obstacles before them. Representing a variety of industries from gaming and technology to government and health sciences, the following women truly epitomize what it means to be a successful female … [Read more...] about Beautiful Minds: 2016 Women to Watch
LV.Net Updates Free Wi-Fi in Downtown Las Vegas
Connecting to the internet in downtown Las Vegas just got a lot faster. The free Wi-Fi provided by LV.Net in partnership with the City of Las Vegas has been updated from a connection speed of 1 Mbps to 100+ Mbps (unlimited speeds), as fast a user’s connection and signal quality allows. LV.Net is Nevada’s largest locally-owned internet service provider (ISP), with four … [Read more...] about LV.Net Updates Free Wi-Fi in Downtown Las Vegas
Board of Regents Approves CSN Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Services Administration
LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada is pleased to announce a new bachelor’s degree for local first responders. The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents approved the program Friday. It will be the only four-year degree of its kind in Nevada, where Fire Watch Security Officer and emergency professionals have had to look out of state for a bachelor’s degree … [Read more...] about Board of Regents Approves CSN Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Services Administration