Nevada Receives Federal Grant to Support Small Business Exports
The State of Nevada has received a $239,318 Small Business Administration (SBA) grant through the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Pilot Grant Initiative. The grant is expected to stimulate and strengthen Nevada’s global trade and will be administered by Nevada’s Office of Economic Development with the goal of filling Nevada’s export pipeline.
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center Announces Possible Sale in Early 2012
Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), the parent company of Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, has entered into exclusive negotiations with Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation, based out of Tennessee, to discuss a possible future sale of Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno. As part of the transaction, Saint Mary’s outreach programs and affiliated health centers will transition to subsidiaries of Community Health Systems. However, Saint Mary’s Health Plans will remain within the CHW network.