Women are making their voices heard, both in Nevada and across the world. A vital part of the business community, female executives and business owners are impacting and mentoring the next generation of leaders. These women continue to break through the glass ceiling with their drive and determination. Representing a variety of industries, this year’s Women to Watch … [Read more...]
Digital Media Specialist Monica Thompson Joins Noble Studios’ Strategic Services Team
At Noble Studios, Digital Media Specialist Monica Thompson will work with a diverse range of clients, helping them to achieve their goals of reaching a wider audience. With extensive professional experience in SEO, SEM and inbound marketing, she understands what it takes to make a lasting impression that ultimately leads to web conversions. Prior to joining Noble, Thompson … [Read more...]
Two Tech Leaders Re-Elected to NCET Board
Matt Brown and Rick Saake have been re-elected to one-year terms on the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported nonprofit in Reno that produces events to help individuals and businesses explore and use technology. Brown will serve on the NCET board as vice president of blog content. Saake will serve as vice president of newsletter and database. Both were first elected … [Read more...]
Arts & Culture: A Beautiful Business
Indicative of a major shift for Nevada, arts and culture have become more and more of a priority in recent years. One recent example of this shift, the national Americans for the Arts organization awarded NV Energy and its foundation one of 10 annual awards last month for their support of the arts in the Silver State. It was the first time a Nevada company won the recognition, … [Read more...]
Heart & Soul: Nevada’s Downtowns
Downtown areas, the core of every city, should provide a central gathering place for all residents and attract visitors and businesses as well. However, Nevada’s major metropolitan spots haven’t yet acheived that to the degree desired according to experts. Most development and redevelopment momentum stalled during the recession. Today, however, several Nevada cities, along with … [Read more...]
RenOpen Streets Joins the Line-Up of Large Events in Reno
Participants jog, dance, bike or play through a one and one-half mile closed route RENO, Nev. — The global open streets movement comes to Reno Saturday, October 17, 2015 for RenOpen Streets. The free event, which promotes a healthy community through good air quality, active lifestyles and a booming local economy, closes down one and one-half miles of streets to vehicles and … [Read more...]
The Economics of Art: Nevada’s arts and culture
Financial challenges experienced by Nevada residents are mirrored by Nevada arts and culture organizations. During the economic downturn Nevada is still working to bounce back from, some Nevada arts organizations have thrived, some have come into being and some have closed their doors. While going through a recession, the arts may seem like a luxury Nevadans can’t afford. … [Read more...]
