UniteMe.org Earns Top Spot at 2013 Las Vegas Startup Weekend Hosted by The Rob Roy inNEVation Center UniteMe.org is a cause-related marketing website comprised of UNLV students LAS VEGAS – May 10, 2013 – The Rob Roy inNEVation Center hosted the fourth annual Las Vegas Startup Weekend held May 3-5. More than 120 participants pitched ideas, with 13 teams forming around… [More...]
WestCare Foundation and UNLV to Host ‘From Their Point of View’ – National Guard & Reserve Post-Combat Conference
May 8, 2013 By 1 Comment
(Las Vegas) – Since 9/11, hundreds of thousand National Guard and Reserve Service Members have been called into active-duty, sacrificing the security of their civilian life and often returning home with a unique set of post-combat challenges. To shed light on this complex problem, WestCare Foundation and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Education are… [More...]
James Beard Foundation Unveils Culinary Arts Scholarship
April 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION UNVEILS NEW VENETIAN AND PALAZZO CULINARY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP Las Vegas, Nev., (April 4, 2013) – The Venetian and The Palazzo will award $12,000 in new scholarships over the next three years to aspiring and continuing culinary students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Administered by the James Beard Foundation, The Venetian… [More...]
First Abbi Agency Hire in Las Vegas
April 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Abbi Agency has moved to Las Vegas and added one new member to the team; Amanda Shepherd joins the agency as social media coordinator. As a native to Las Vegas, Shepherd brings a wealth of knowledge of the city and a passion for social media. She is the first employee hired at the Las… [More...]
Industry Focus: Alternative Energy
April 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Nevada’s alternative energy sector has seen a plethora of hills and valleys in recent years. From federal funding challenges to educating the general populace about alternative energy, the sector has seen its share of challenges. Recently, executives representing various alternative energy interests throughout the state met at the Reno offices of City National Bank to… [More...]
Vegas PBS To Hold Free Screening & Panel Discussion of ‘Kind Hearted Woman’
March 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
WHAT: Free screening of FRONTLINE/Independent Lens: Kind Hearted Woman followed by a panel & audience discussion featuring local experts representing the fields of Native American history and culture, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, alcoholism, and resiliency. The panel and discussion will be moderated by Dr. Carolee Dodge-Francis, Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Executive Director of… [More...]
National Real Estate Investing Course Offered in Las Vegas
February 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The National Association of Real Estate Investment Advisors is now offering the Real Estate Investment Advisor Designation in Nevada. REIA 101: Residential Real Estate Investing, the first course to earning the Designation, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. The National… [More...]
Roadmap to Success workshop focuses on leadership in business, life
February 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber’s Thursday, Feb. 14, Roadmap to Success Series workshop will discuss business leadership during “The Xs and Os of Success: A Game Plan for Leaders in Business and Life.” Featuring D.J. Allen, senior associate athletic director of communications at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the workshop will take place… [More...]
2013 Economic Forecast: Watch for the Wild Card
December 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As the end of 2012 nears, Nevada’s economy continues its gradual recovery, but the unemployment rate remains in the double digits and job creation is slow. What’s in store for the Silver State’s economy in 2013? Experts weighed in on their predictions for the coming year, which primarily are based on the performance of certain… [More...]
Ali Roesener Joins Gatski Commercial as Investment Sales & Leasing Associate
November 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services named Ali Roesener investment sales and leasing associate. She works with Gatski’s Laramie Bracken team and her duties include leasing and sales of commercial properties for investment in Las Vegas. A Las Vegas native, Roesener always took interest in real estate and investment opportunities. She graduated from the University of… [More...]
Gatski Commercial Hosts Blood Drive, Disaster Prep Training
November 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Las Vegas-based Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services celebrated Halloween with a Zombie Apocalypse Community Blood Drive at its office , in partnership with the Red Cross. Blood donors received drinks from Grouchy John’s Coffee Truck and tickets for UNLV’s Runnin’ Rebels first basketball home game. Many came in costume as part of the Halloween celebration.… [More...]
Young Executives: Nevada’s Future
November 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
After finishing graduate school, Nevada resident, Adam Kramer, launched his own business, I Am America, which provided online video content for companies. Four years later, his wife landed an opportunity in Las Vegas, and the couple relocated to the city from Los Angeles. Kramer sold his business and found a job with the Las Vegas… [More...]
LIDS Inks Agreement with University of Nevada, Las Vegas
September 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
Clubhouse division to introduce the Rebels exclusive online shop and stadium retail operation INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 12, 2012 – LIDS Clubhouse, a retail brand of Indianapolis-based LIDS Sports Group, has reached a limited retail licensing agreement with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for the rights to operate the official stadium store, UNLV Rebels Locker… [More...]
Tourism: Welcome Back
April 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Nevada’s travel and tourism industry employs one-third of the state’s population. From hospitality to gaming and from the “What happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas” campaign to Northern Nevada being America’s Adventure Place, the Silver State has been promoted as a world class destination. At the same time, “diversify” has become the State’s battle cry… [More...]
An Open Letter to Dr. Neal Smatresk, President of UNLV
Dr. Smatresk; I recently heard your presentation at a NAIOP breakfast meeting. And, while I do serve on the board of that organization, this letter is not written on their behalf as it reflects my personal observations, albeit the sentiments are likely reflective of Nevada’s business community. By way of background, I’ve lived in Southern… [More...]