As severe drought conditions reduced water levels in Lake Mead — Southern Nevada’s primary water supply — the Sun City Anthem Homeowner’s Association (HOA) recognized that HOAs play an active role in helping Southern Nevada conserve water and began taking steps to decrease its community water use. Through a combination of replacing grass, upgrading irrigation controllers, and … [Read more...] about Sun City Anthem HOA
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U.S. Bank’s Good TruckComes to Las Vegas
These days, we can all use a little more “good” in the world. That’s why U.S. Bank rolled out its Good Truck across Southern Nevada, to thank the people – from non-profits to healthcare workers to first responders -- who are helping our communities get through the pandemic while supporting locally owned restaurants in the process. In the past week alone, the Good Truck’s … [Read more...] about U.S. Bank’s Good Truck
GC Garcia, Inc. Celebrates 25 YearsAnd Looks Back on Southern Nevada’s Changing Landscape
GC Garcia, Inc., a Nevada-based land planning and development services firm, is celebrating its 25th anniversary, joining an exclusive list of companies who have reached this milestone. Founded by George Garcia, the company is well-established and respected within southern Nevada’s local government and agency circles while recognized as a leader in government and neighborhood … [Read more...] about GC Garcia, Inc. Celebrates 25 Years
Las Vegas Valley Water DistrictSupports Local Fire-Fighting Efforts
It has been 40 years since Las Vegas suffered the third deadliest fire in modern U.S. history when 85 people perished in a Las Vegas Strip casino fire. Less than three months later another deadly hotel fire occurred, spurring Nevada lawmakers to enact some of the toughest fire safety and building sprinkler regulations in the nation. Today, mandated fire sprinkler and … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Valley Water District
Behind the ScenesWith a U.S. Bank Goals Coach
When you think of the kinds of services offered by a bank, likely a goals coach isn’t something that comes to mind. U.S. Bank, however, began offering free goals coaching in Las Vegas last fall, helping customers identify milestones they want to reach in life – like saving to buy a house, starting their own business or something else entirely – and working with them to develop … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes
U.S. Bank Keeps an ‘In-Person Feel’In Socially Distanced Times
Banks have been offering digital services for some time, but social distancing guidelines have accelerated behavior changes even further. At U.S. Bank, digital now accounts for more than three-quarters of all service transactions – up from 65 percent two years ago. While a routine transaction like depositing a check through a mobile app might be the first thing that comes to … [Read more...] about U.S. Bank Keeps an ‘In-Person Feel’
Las Vegas Valley Water DistrictInvested in the Future
When a severe drought first hit the Colorado River basin in 2000, the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) joined other local water agencies to invest in forward-thinking plans and programs to protect the community’s water resources. Engineering a deep-water solution, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and its member agencies, including the LVVWD, initiated the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Valley Water District
In #SupportLocal, U.S. Bankers ThankVegas’s Small Businesses and First Responders
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Bank employees have been teaming up with small businesses to provide meals for health care workers and other first responders. With banking having been defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as an essential service to the country, many U.S. Bank employees report to work every day in branches – where the company has … [Read more...] about In #SupportLocal, U.S. Bankers Thank
Water Scientists Study SewageTo Advance Coronavirus Research
Water quality researchers with the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) are pursuing a novel method to detect and monitor for the presence of the novel coronavirus in sewage wastewater. The high-tech detective work uses the emerging science of wastewater epidemiology to find and measure the genetic markers of the coronavirus in untreated sewage and better understand the … [Read more...] about Water Scientists Study Sewage
Eight Effective StrategiesFor Supporting Employees After a Disaster
Sponsored by Insperity Natural disasters, pandemics and other disruptive events create a host of problems for company leaders. Everything from structural damage to lost productivity and employee assistance must be handled simultaneously. Although it may be tempting to crack the whip and get back to business as usual as quickly as possible, it’s best to avoid … [Read more...] about Eight Effective Strategies
Emergency ReadinessHelps Protect Southern Nevada’s Water Supply
Ensuring the community has a clean, safe and reliable water supply even during emergencies takes planning and preparedness. The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and its member agencies have robust emergency response and readiness plans to help maintain water system operations during natural disasters, community-wide illness, and other emergency situations. “We test … [Read more...] about Emergency Readiness
Landscape UpgradesCreate New, Fresh Spaces
Steve Swanson knows a thing or two about beautiful, water-smart landscapes. As the former superintendent at three Red Rock Country Club golf courses, he helped transform 135 acres of grass bordering the course into attractive, yet drought-tolerant, landscape. “As water rates increased, we had to look at how to make this a viable business. It was an easy decision for us from … [Read more...] about Landscape Upgrades
Sierra Nevada CollegeEntrepreneurship, The Arts, and Science at Altitude
Entrepreneurship is not about building companies. The concept that entrepreneurship is only about start-ups is melting faster than the Greenland Ice Sheet. One school, high in the Sierra Nevada, on the shores of a uniquely clear, blue, alpine lake, is about to double-down on this concept. Sierra Nevada College spent the last five decades building an educational structure … [Read more...] about Sierra Nevada College
Businesses Investing in Technologies, LandscapesSave Money and Water
An increasing number of businesses in Southern Nevada are participating in rebate incentive programs that reduce water use and pay dividends through smaller water bills and reduced operation costs. These companies are finding small changes can reap big savings when they take advantage of the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) rebate incentives for businesses. Chief … [Read more...] about Businesses Investing in Technologies, Landscapes
Water System Renewal ProjectsHelp Maintain Community’s Prosperity
At first glance, the connection between an infrastructure replacement project in an established residential neighborhood and the profitability of nearby businesses is hard to see. However, like Southern Nevada’s largely invisible water distribution network, this connection is critical to the community’s well-being, including the tens of thousands of local business owners who … [Read more...] about Water System Renewal Projects
Thomas & Mack Company Swims into Water SavingsWith Landscape Conversion
McCarran Center Office Complex The “bathtub ring” around Lake Mead—indicating the high-water mark 130 feet above the current lake level—is a familiar sight for people living in Southern Nevada. For Leslie Shurmur, the ring not only serves as a reminder of decreasing water levels in the lake—the source of 90 percent of our community’s supply—but it also has taken on a … [Read more...] about Thomas & Mack Company Swims into Water Savings
Peccole Ranch Makes Beautiful MusicWith Water Smart Rebate Program
As the Peccole Ranch Community Association (PRCA) began converting thirsty grass to water-efficient landscapes more than a decade ago, different areas within the community—flood channels, paseos, and greenbelts—began to harmonize like a symphony. “Instead of just pulling the grass off the walls, careful thought was given, within the restrictions of the 100-year flood … [Read more...] about Peccole Ranch Makes Beautiful Music
The 4-1-1 On Low-Income Housing Tax CreditsAnd Why A State Program Could Help
By Katie Coleman, Communications Director, Nevada Rural Housing Authority Housing: it’s not a long game or a short game. It’s a perpetual game. And if you talk to one of the many Nevadans who struggle with finding affordable housing, it’s no game at all. At Nevada Rural Housing Authority, we believe that life success starts with home, and because of the deeply impacting … [Read more...] about The 4-1-1 On Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Mastering Land EntitlementsG.C. Garcia, Inc.
A strategic and knowledgeable approach to securing land entitlements streamlines the involved processes and augments returns-on-investment in commercial real estate development. Land entitlements are the cornerstone of land development. Yet, a deep well of patience is necessary to unravel the bureaucratic complexities and multifarious requirements. George Garcia, the … [Read more...] about Mastering Land Entitlements
Viva Less VaguenessNo More Awkward, Off-The-Rack Sizing with Custom Indochino Clothing
Fashion often comes with its limitations when trying to nail that perfect fit. After all, there are many of us out there who don't fall anywhere near 'small,' 'medium,' or 'large'. Luckily, made to measure apparel is a great alternative to give your style game a guaranteed boost. The problem? Custom clothing can cost a pretty penny. Enter Indochino, a menswear apparel brand … [Read more...] about Viva Less Vagueness