An Iconic History NAWBO Southern Nevada The mission of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Southern Nevada is to educate, empower and promote women business owners to experience success in all economic, political and social arenas. The organization provides informative and success driven monthly meetings which include time devoted to networking with … [Read more...]
More than $200,000 Raised at Candlelighters 25th Anniversary Race for Kids with Cancer: Milestone Event Sets Record for Money Raised, Participants
More than $200,000 was raised for children with cancer at the recent 25th Anniversary Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan, a record for the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada. The event, at Exploration Park at the Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community, also set records with more than 3,000 attendees, 2,300 race and walk participants, and 501 competitive 5K … [Read more...]
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation 5k and 1 Mile Walk Raised $196,000 for Kids with Cancer
More than $196,000 was raised for kids with cancer by more than 2,000 “superheroes” at the annual Candlelighters Shine for a Superhero 5K and 1 Mile Race with Chet Buchanan. Benefitting the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada, the event was Saturday, Sept. 13 at Exploration Park in the Mountain’s Edge master planned community. Race and walk participants – … [Read more...]
HeART of Giving Gala Presented by McDonald’s of Greater Las Vegas
Who: Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Greater Las Vegas What: HeART of Giving Gala Featuring silent and live auction, Gift of Home donation, dinner, and live entertainment When: Saturday, October 18, 2014 Las Vegas, NV – If you’ve ever planned a large live event, then you know anything goes! But every once in a while, the stars align … [Read more...]
Upcoming Event to Provide an “Evening of Hope” for Children With Cancer
Many in the Nevada business community are coming together to provide an "Evening of Hope" for children with cancer. The Evening of Hope Epicurean Experience, sponsored by dozens Nevada businesses, will feature culinary tastes from top Las Vegas restaurants, children’s art and both silent and live auction prizes. The event will benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer … [Read more...]
What was your very first job?
“My first job was traveling around the intermountain west refinishing gym floors at high schools, junior high schools and churches. I probably lost a few brain cells breathing the toxic fumes but it gave me the desire to get my college degree as fast as possible. Hopefully the education made up for the lost brain cells.” Richard Bird • Regional Manager, Marcus & … [Read more...]
