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Honoring Past Businesses, Recognizing Present Companies & Welcoming Industries of the Future Incorporated in 1953, Henderson, Nev. was born “in America’s defense” with the building of the Basic Magnesium Plant in 1943 during World War II. The plant supplied the U.S. War Department with magnesium for munitions and airplane parts that would eventually help the… [More...]
IRS Announces Over $11 Million in Unclaimed Refunds for Nevadans The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that Nevadans who didn’t file a tax return in 2009 are entitled to over $11 million in unclaimed funds. The agency estimates a median $559 refund is waiting for just over 12,500 individuals in the Silver State. Returns… [More...]
HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Development Association, the economic development arm of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, will host its spring mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Fiesta Henderson – located at 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway in Henderson. The guest speaker will be Bart Patterson, president of Nevada State College,… [More...]
Swing for Success celebrates 22nd year; proceeds to benefit Nevada State College HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will present the 22nd annual “Swing for Success” Golf Classic on Monday, April 22, at the Anthem Country Club – located at 1 Club Side Dr., just off Anthem Club Dr. in Henderson. Proceeds from the… [More...]
Andson Foundation Hosts Faces of the Future Breakfast for Educational Programs for Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson LAS VEGAS, Feb. 19, 2013 – The Andson Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson will host the Second Annual Faces of the Future Breakfast on Tuesday, Feb. 26 for anyone who would like to… [More...]
Six decision makers share their thoughts:
Joselyn Cousins • Vice President, Community Development, United Way of Southern Nevada; Bill Spohrer, SPHR, CLM • Director of Administration, Jolley Urga Wirth Woodbury & Standish Attorneys at Law; Matthew Saltzman • Shareholder, Kolesar & Leatham; Buster Neel • Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, Nevada State College; Jon Goldberg • Owner, CJ’s Italian Ice and Custard; Elizabeth Trosper • Principal, Trosper Communications, LLC [More...]
Education has long been one of the biggest challenges facing the Silver State. With a jobs base that has traditionally not encouraged secondary education and a need for an education culture, Nevada has been on the low end of several national indicators. However, educators in this state see hope for the future and are working hard to improve Nevada’s educational system. Recently, educators met at the Las Vegas offices of Holland & Hart to discuss the progress made and their hopes for the future.
Dr. Steve Buuck, Faith Lutheran; Dr. Carolyn Yucha, UNLV School of Nursing; Dwight Jones, Clark County School District; Bart Patterson, Nevada State College; Dr. Eucharia Nnadi, Roseman University of Health Sciences; Bob Anderson, Holland & Hart and The Nevada School for the Blind [More...]
Six executives share their thoughts:
Dwight D. Jones • Superintendent, Clark County School District; Thomas L. Schwenk, MD • Vice-President of Medical Sciences and Dean, University of Nevada School of Medicine; Ron Knecht • Member, Board of Regents, Nevada System of Higher Education; Pedro Martinez • Superintendent, Washoe County School District; Kevin C. Melcher • Member, Board of Regents, Nevada System of Higher Education; Bart Patterson • President, Nevada State College [More...]
Healthcare Heroes began in 2006 as a way to help address the then critical shortage of healthcare educators in Nevada. Today, the event has become a statewide fixture in the hearts and minds of Nevada’s healthcare stakeholders. The program has a two-fold purpose that has remained unchanged in the seven years since the inaugural event.… [More...]
One of the goals in Nevada as the economy is rebuilt is to create and foster a culture of education in the state. A vibrant economy requires a skilled, trained, well educated workforce which acts as a draw for entrepreneurs, businesses that look to relocate from other states and those that want to expand within… [More...]
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