The College of Southern Nevada and the City of Las Vegas will create a new Education and Training Center in Historic West Las Vegas to help train unemployed and under-employed residents who have not had viable pathways to careers with family-sustainable wages. The Westside Workforce Education & Training Center, a partnership between CSN and the City of Las Vegas, is … [Read more...] about College of Southern Nevada & City of Las Vegas Partner to Offer Education, Workforce Training in Historic West Las Vegas
City of Las Vegas
Call Center to Assist Public With Questions About City Services Opens Today: Vital City Services Will Continue for the Public
The city of Las Vegas will open a call center today at 1 p.m. to take calls from the public with questions about city services during the coronavirus pandemic. The public can call 702-229-CARE (2273) from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Friday through Sunday the line will give callers automated options. This line will not be live until 1 p.m., on Thursday, March … [Read more...] about Call Center to Assist Public With Questions About City Services Opens Today: Vital City Services Will Continue for the Public
Thirteenth Annual Healthcare Heroes
LEGACY The first and longest running program of its kind in Nevada, Healthcare Heroes was born in 2006 with 10 categories and a seemingly endless supply of nominees. Since the beginning, Healthcare Heroes has been a catalyst to help grow healthcare in the Silver State. Taking the idea of contributing to healthcare a step further, the Healthcare Heroes scholarship … [Read more...] about Thirteenth Annual Healthcare Heroes
Naiop Southern Nevada Presents “Mayors Panel” at August Breakfast
NAIOP Southern Nevada presents an expert panel discussion of Southern Nevada mayors as part of its monthly member meeting. The mayors will discuss their city’s biggest accomplishments and what differentiates them from their neighbors. The panel includes Mayor John Lee, City of North Las Vegas; Mayor Debra March, City of Henderson and Mayor Pro-Tem Lois Tarkanian, City of Las … [Read more...] about Naiop Southern Nevada Presents “Mayors Panel” at August Breakfast
Applied Analysis Announces Staff Promotions and Additions Heading into 2017
Three Senior Analyst Promotions and New Recruiting Class Las Vegas - Applied Analysis, a leading advisory services firm, announced the company has promoted three of its Analysts to Senior Analyst positions. Senior Analysts generally have at least two years of work experience within the firm and demonstrate their ability to take on senior roles on a wide range of client … [Read more...] about Applied Analysis Announces Staff Promotions and Additions Heading into 2017
Red Report: November 2016
E Project, Office ADDRESS 700 S. 3rd St., 89101 CONTRACTOR OF RECORD OS Construction Services, Inc. DETAILS Rogers, Mastrangelo, Carvalhi & Mitchell, Ltd. (RMCM), a law firm, has broken ground on new headquarters in downtown Las Vegas. The 1.2 acre site will undergo the demolition of an existing building and construction of a new two-story building with Class A finishes … [Read more...] about Red Report: November 2016
Discover Outdoor Gems at Get Outdoors Nevada Day on Saturday, Oct. 15
Southern Nevada is an outdoor gem waiting to be discovered and the community is invited to Lorenzi Park on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Get Outdoors Nevada Day for a day of exploration. Exhibitors will showcase the latest in recreation opportunities, from park and picnic fun to adrenaline filled activities. The free family-friendly event will feature food … [Read more...] about Discover Outdoor Gems at Get Outdoors Nevada Day on Saturday, Oct. 15
Brazen Conversations Continue Oct. 14 with Isolation & Poverty Facing Las Vegas Seniors
Brazen Conversations, a community outreach event hosted several times during the year by BRAZEN Architecture, continue on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 at 4 p.m. with a dialogue about topics regarding seniors in the Las Vegas valley. Monica Gresser, principal of the Las Vegas-based BRAZEN Architecture, is facilitating the conversation at Skin City Body Painting, 1800 S. … [Read more...] about Brazen Conversations Continue Oct. 14 with Isolation & Poverty Facing Las Vegas Seniors
Beautiful Minds: 2016 Women to Watch
Female executives and business owners hold influential positions throughout the state and continue to break through the glass ceiling with their drive and determination no matter the obstacles before them. Representing a variety of industries from gaming and technology to government and health sciences, the following women truly epitomize what it means to be a successful female … [Read more...] about Beautiful Minds: 2016 Women to Watch
LV.Net Updates Free Wi-Fi in Downtown Las Vegas
Connecting to the internet in downtown Las Vegas just got a lot faster. The free Wi-Fi provided by LV.Net in partnership with the City of Las Vegas has been updated from a connection speed of 1 Mbps to 100+ Mbps (unlimited speeds), as fast a user’s connection and signal quality allows. LV.Net is Nevada’s largest locally-owned internet service provider (ISP), with four … [Read more...] about LV.Net Updates Free Wi-Fi in Downtown Las Vegas
Board of Regents Approves CSN Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Services Administration
LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada is pleased to announce a new bachelor’s degree for local first responders. The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents approved the program Friday. It will be the only four-year degree of its kind in Nevada, where Fire Watch Security Officer and emergency professionals have had to look out of state for a bachelor’s degree … [Read more...] about Board of Regents Approves CSN Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Services Administration
Education Outlook: Addressing the Tough Questions
Students are more than test scores, they’re the future of Nevada’s population and workforce. Schools are more than buildings, they are part of the state’s economy and essential to economic development. Education is more than learning, the process is dependent on teachers, students, families and the community. For too many years Nevada’s education system has received poor … [Read more...] about Education Outlook: Addressing the Tough Questions
Industry Focus: Utilities
With Nevada recovering from the recession, utility companies are finally beginning to invest in capital improvements, technology and expansion. Although the outlook is positive, progress can be slow due to changing regulations in the Silver State. However, rates remain competitive and conservation efforts prove to be strong. Recently, utility experts met at the Las Vegas office … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Utilities
Fisher & Phillips LLP and City of Las Vegas Offer Human Resources Academy to Local Businesses
LAS VEGAS – Fisher & Phillips LLP and the City of Las Vegas are gearing up to help Las Vegas businesses in a different way. On Jan. 27, Fisher & Phillips LLP, a labor and employment law firm, and the City of Las Vegas, are presenting a free seminar, “Lawfully Recruiting and Hiring the Right Employees.” Presented by Mark Ricciardi, managing partner of Fisher & … [Read more...] about Fisher & Phillips LLP and City of Las Vegas Offer Human Resources Academy to Local Businesses
Fisher & Phillips LLP Moves to Downtown Las Vegas
Labor and Employment Law Firm is First National Firm to Relocate Downtown LAS VEGAS – Fisher & Phillips LLP announced that the Southern Nevada office has moved to Downtown Las Vegas, making it the first national law firm to relocate to the burgeoning downtown area. The firm limits its practice to the representation of employers in all aspects of labor law, employment … [Read more...] about Fisher & Phillips LLP Moves to Downtown Las Vegas
GLVAR Names New Director of Marketing and Community Engagement
LAS VEGAS – The Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) has hired an experienced public relations, marketing and communications professional as its director of marketing and community engagement. Michele Caprio, CEO of GLVAR, announced that Doug Bradford, former director of communications for Clark County and the City of Las Vegas, was recently hired to lead the … [Read more...] about GLVAR Names New Director of Marketing and Community Engagement
Business Leaders Offer Insight into Local Workforce Needs in Southern Nevada
Workforce Connections welcomes twenty-eight new members to its Business Engagement Panel. The new members represent twenty-one key employers in Southern Nevada. Workforce Connections’ Business Engagement Panel members have decision-making and hiring authority in their respective businesses who can deliver real time and locally relevant workforce intelligence. The information … [Read more...] about Business Leaders Offer Insight into Local Workforce Needs in Southern Nevada
Project 150 Appoints Meli Pulido and Harper Ko to Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS – Project 150 has appointed Meli Pulido and Harper Ko to its board of directors. Pulido served as executive director of Project 150 for two years. Ko joined the Project 150 advisory board in early 2015, prior to her being appointed to the board of directors. As executive director of Project 150 from February 2013 to February 2015, Pulido was responsible for helping … [Read more...] about Project 150 Appoints Meli Pulido and Harper Ko to Board of Directors
Let’s Get Personal: Credit Unions in Nevada
Although many financial institutions struggled during the recent economic downturn, credit unions in general fared somewhat better. “The credit union industry weathered the recession pretty well, but in Nevada some merged out of existence. The credit unions that are left are much stronger and are thriving now,” said Andy Hunter, president and CEO of Silver State Schools … [Read more...] about Let’s Get Personal: Credit Unions in Nevada
New Markets Tax Credit Financing Spurs Economic Growth in Nevada
Recently, The U.S. Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) announced more than $3.5 billion in New Markets Tax Credit awards. No Community Development Entities (CDEs) from Nevada received any allocation this year. Last year, the City of Las Vegas received $28 million from the federal program. “Even though no Nevada CDEs received … [Read more...] about New Markets Tax Credit Financing Spurs Economic Growth in Nevada