The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation invites the community to join in support of critically ill children and adults touched by cancer in Southern Nevada LAS VEGAS – The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF) presents its 22nd Annual Profiles of Courage Dinner Gala and auction proudly honoring the children they serve and supporters of the foundation. The gala will be … [Read more...] about Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation to Honor Supporters and Children with Critical Illnesses at 22nd Annual Profiles of Courage Gala” Saturday, Nov 21
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The Venue Las Vegas Continues Construction in Fremont East Entertainment District
LAS VEGAS – The Venue Las Vegas, a 38,430-square-foot premier special event facility in Downtown Las Vegas, is currently under construction in the Fremont East Entertainment District. The multi-million dollar facility is expected to open this spring. “The Venue Las Vegas is a welcomed addition to Downtown, and we’re looking forward to it opening,” said Tony Hsieh from … [Read more...] about The Venue Las Vegas Continues Construction in Fremont East Entertainment District
Nevada’s Booming Technology Sector: Start ups Find a Home in Southern Nevada
Almost every major American city has claimed to be the burgeoning, “New Silicon Valley” at some point in the past decade. However, the vibrato concerning Southern Nevada may actually be true. Las Vegas is stepping up its game for tech and startups. Since the recession, the name of the new game in Las Vegas has been business diversification. Nowhere is that reality more … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Booming Technology Sector: Start ups Find a Home in Southern Nevada
Educating, Connecting Entrepreneurs; Median Home Price Hits $200,000; 5K to Raise Funds for Kids with Cancer
Las Vegas Will Launch 1 Million Cups to Educate, Connect Local Entrepreneurs 1 Million Cups, a program to engage, educate and connect entrepreneurs, launched in Las Vegas on Wednesday, August 13. The weekly event will be located in the inNEVation Center, powered by Switch. 1 Million Cups is a weekly gathering that is building startup communities over cups of coffee and … [Read more...] about Educating, Connecting Entrepreneurs; Median Home Price Hits $200,000; 5K to Raise Funds for Kids with Cancer
The Cyber State: Nevada’s Burgeoning Technology Industry
The Brookings Report; Unify, Reorganize, Diversify: An Economic Development Agenda for Nevada, commissioned by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development in 2011, identified seven industry clusters Nevada should develop, specifically naming the technology and aerospace industries. In 2013, many in those industries are looking at and locating in, Nevada. Tech Comes to … [Read more...] about The Cyber State: Nevada’s Burgeoning Technology Industry
Heart of Our Cities: A Look at Nevada Downtowns
Downtown is the heart of a city. Traditional wisdom states that a healthy center reflects a healthy community. For a city to thrive and prosper, downtown needs to be a draw for visitors and residents alike. Economically, a robust, vital midtown attracts businesses, which in turn employ residents and pumps money into the economy. A healthy downtown creates sustainability, as … [Read more...] about Heart of Our Cities: A Look at Nevada Downtowns
Technology: Wired Up and Ready to Go
With so much of America looking hopefully to the future, the state of Nevada is building it today by taking all the right steps to become a global technology leader in the year ahead. The technology sector in Nevada “has changed so much in five years,” says Dave Archer, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nevada Center for Entrepreneurs and Technology (NCET), a … [Read more...] about Technology: Wired Up and Ready to Go
Downtown Las Vegas Shows 2012 Growth
For downtown Las Vegas, 2012 came to be known as the “Year of Downtown” for good reason: at least $754 million in public and private projects came to fruition and an additional $355 million in developments are under construction with most of these scheduled to be completed in 2013*. In 2012, downtown Las Vegas – which does not include the famed Las Vegas Strip and is located … [Read more...] about Downtown Las Vegas Shows 2012 Growth
2012 Most Respected CEOs
A leader, a mentor or a boss. Whatever other name you give a CEO, whether or not they’re respected by their employees is an essential part of the make-up of any organization. Respect can make the difference between success and failure for any company and the man or woman in charge is the one responsible for engendering that respect. This year’s crop of Most Respected CEO’s … [Read more...] about 2012 Most Respected CEOs