Collaboration offers exclusive headquarters for educating judges, improving justice system RENO, Nev. – University of Nevada, Reno has a renewed commitment to host the Epicenter for Judicial Education at the University’s campus. The University of Nevada, Reno Judicial Studies Graduate Degree Program, The National Judicial College (NJC) and the National Council of Juvenile … [Read more...] about Renewed Commitment to the Epicenter for Judicial Education at University of Nevada, Reno
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The New Generation Gap: Five Diverse Groups
Millennials, Generations Z and X, baby boomers and the traditionalists or silent generation is a diverse list of titles to represent an even more diverse group of people. Today there are five generations in the workforce, each with their own characteristics and commonalities, strengths and weaknesses. The generations differ in work styles, communication styles, what … [Read more...] about The New Generation Gap: Five Diverse Groups
Around the State: December 2016
First Ever Northern Nevada Construction Career Day a Success Sponsored by the Nevada Construction Collaborative, the first ever Northern Nevada Construction Career Day was attended by over 600 middle and high school students. Students were bussed in from Washoe, Lyon, Douglas and Carson counties and experienced hands-on demonstrations of various construction trades. The … [Read more...] about Around the State: December 2016
Around the State: April 2016
Health Plan of Nevada and Southwest Medical launch “Medicine on the Move” United Healthcare’s Health Plan of Nevada and Southwest Medical have launced a portable doctor’s office called “Medicine on the Move”. The mobile medical center is designed to lower barriers to healthcare, such as transportation, child care, work obligations and the low number of primary care physicians … [Read more...] about Around the State: April 2016
Around the State: February 2016
University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Ranks Among Best in Nation The U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business at 31st out of 163 schools in the nation for having the best online MBA program. The ranking evaluated schools based solely on data related to distance education MBA programs. The College of Business’ … [Read more...] about Around the State: February 2016
Tech Leaders Elected to NCET Board
Dave Archer has been re-elected as president and CEO of NCET, a member-supported nonprofit in Reno that produces networking events to help individuals and businesses explore and use technology. Susan Moreno has been elected to the board of NCET and will serve a one-year term as co-vice president of membership. Mikalee Byerman, Nicole Rose Dion, Van Fortier, Andy Jorgensen, Matt … [Read more...] about Tech Leaders Elected to NCET Board
Nevada State Bank teams up with Wolf Pack to collect nearly 3,000 pounds of food and $2,244 for those in need
Food drive benefits the Food Bank of Northern Nevada RENO – As the sponsor of the Can the Spartans food drive, Nevada State Bank partnered with Nevada Athletics and the Food Bank of Northern Nevada to collect 2,928 pounds of food and $2,244 in cash donations. This effort will help the Food Bank of Northern Nevada to be able to distribute more than 9,000 meals during the … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank teams up with Wolf Pack to collect nearly 3,000 pounds of food and $2,244 for those in need
Sam Males: Nevada Small Business Development Center
State Director Reno https://nsbdc.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I was asked by the dean of the college of business at UNR to develop a proposal to the U.S. Small Business Administration to create a Small Business Development Center for Nevada; this was in May, 1985. What is your pet peeve? People who talk too much (and have nothing to say) and … [Read more...] about Sam Males: Nevada Small Business Development Center
Mining: Progress Amid Tough Economics
From lowering gold and silver prices to sage grouse habitat protection, Nevada’s mining companies today face challenges that hurt their bottom line. Yet, many continue to forge on, creatively tackling difficulties and working to advance projects. “Different aspects of the industry are struggling, but our ability to be sustainable is greater now than ever because we’ve … [Read more...] about Mining: Progress Amid Tough Economics
Karen Barsell: United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra
President and CEO Reno https://uwnns.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I was a United Way donor in the workplace. Later, I became an intern while working on my Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno. What is a little known fact about yourself? I’ve taken up the hobby of fly fishing. I realize that I’m not going to be a … [Read more...] about Karen Barsell: United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra
Ninth Annual Healthcare Heroes
Legacy Now in its ninth year, Healthcare Heroes began with the dual goal of honoring individuals that excel in healthcare and helping fund scholarships for Nevada’s future healthcare educators. After realizing there wasn’t a program in place to honor individuals that have done amazing things to propel healthcare in the Silver State, Healthcare Heroes was born with 10 … [Read more...] about Ninth Annual Healthcare Heroes
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
Executive Education: New Pathways to Success
When the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Extended Studies program held a series of leadership sessions for Barrick Gold, the event embodied new trends in executive education in Nevada. The 15 courses held over two months were shorter than the training once offered by business schools and colleges. Instead of theoretical discussions of leadership, the program covered … [Read more...] about Executive Education: New Pathways to Success
Connecting the Dots: Nevada’s Place in the Global Economy
Ninety-six percent of the world’s population lives outside the U.S. Yet only 1 percent of American businesses export their products and services. In countries like Germany and Japan, some 40 to 60 percent of GDP is in export. Still, our 1 percent translates to trillions of dollars coming into the U.S. economy, according to Randy Innis, chair, Nevada District Export … [Read more...] about Connecting the Dots: Nevada’s Place in the Global Economy
Builders and Developers: Bullish on Nevada
Nevada’s skyline is once again changing. Commercial real estate, which saw many projects stalled mid-recession, is finally moving: contractors are hiring and builders are returning. But is there activity across the board in all industry sectors – industrial, office, retail, mixed-use – or are some moving faster than others? Does it spell recovery? Or another boom and bust … [Read more...] about Builders and Developers: Bullish on Nevada