LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Clark County School District (CCSD) is expanding their Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs thanks to a $100,000 donation from Google. “CTE programs are vital to creating economic diversification,” said Kate Franko, Google's Regional Head of Data Center Public Affairs. We’re proud to support educational opportunities for Clark County so all … [Read more...] about Clark County School District Expanding Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program With $100,000 From Google
Google Announces Plans to Invest Over $30 Million in Nevada This Year
Company Shares US Job Creation and Site Investment Plans for 2022 Henderson, Nev. – Google announced plans to invest over $30 million in Nevada in 2022 at an event held today with Senator Jacky Rosen and Google.org President Jacquelline Fuller at the company’s Henderson data center. Nationally, Google plans to invest approximately $9.5 billion in offices and data centers and … [Read more...] about Google Announces Plans to Invest Over $30 Million in Nevada This Year
Youth Outdoor Science Education Organization Sierra Nevada Journeys Expands STEM Enrichment Fund to Four Nevada Counties With Donation From Google
$50,000 donation from tech company helps STEM and outdoor education organization to elementary schools in Northwest Nevada counties RENO, Nev. — Sierra Nevada Journeys (SNJ), a Northern Nevada-based organization focused on delivering science education programs to youth in order to develop critical thinking skills, is expanding their STEM Enrichment Fund to offer programming … [Read more...] about Youth Outdoor Science Education Organization Sierra Nevada Journeys Expands STEM Enrichment Fund to Four Nevada Counties With Donation From Google
Three Square Food Bank and The Just One Project Expanding Food Security Programs in Southern Nevada Thanks to Donation from Google
Combined $150,000 donation from tech company helps food bank further develop support programs through food LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Three Square Food Bank, Nevada's food bank in Southern Nevada and The Just One Project, Nevada's largest mobile food pantry based in Southern Nevada, are expanding their food insecurity programs with the help of a combined $150,000 donation from … [Read more...] about Three Square Food Bank and The Just One Project Expanding Food Security Programs in Southern Nevada Thanks to Donation from Google
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada Delivers 300,000 Meals Through Mobile Harvest Program With $100,000 in Support From Google
Donation from tech company helps food bank deliver fresh nutritious produce to low-income families RENO, Nev.— The Food Bank of Northern Nevada (FBNN), a food provider for families in need across northern Nevada, will deliver 300,000 meals through its direct service program—Mobile Harvest—thanks to a $100,000 donation from Google. Every day hundreds of thousands of … [Read more...] about The Food Bank of Northern Nevada Delivers 300,000 Meals Through Mobile Harvest Program With $100,000 in Support From Google
Google Donates 100 Hotspot Devices to Students in Need at the University of Nevada, Reno
Twenty-seven percent of undergraduate student respondents and 12% of graduate student respondents at the University of Nevada, Reno reported experiencing “poor or terrible” internet access in a remote working and learning survey given to campus last spring. Many students are still working and learning part time via virtual modalities, making a strong internet connection … [Read more...] about Google Donates 100 Hotspot Devices to Students in Need at the University of Nevada, Reno
Around the StateOctober 2020
GOED Approves Tax Abatements for Companies The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board of Directors has approved abatements for Lithium Nevada Corp. and Google that are expected to result in $1.1 billion in investments, the creation of 163 permanent jobs and 5,300 construction jobs. Google was approved for a 2 percent sales tax abatement for 20 years, … [Read more...] about Around the State
Google Announces Three New Tech Skill Certificates on Coursera, Offers 100,000 Scholarships for Enrolled Jobseekers
Today, Google announced three new Google Career Certificates in high-growth, high-paying fields, adding to the IT Support Professional (IT Cert) and Automation with Python Certificates that have helped break barriers for underserved groups to enter the tech workforce. Part of the Grow with Google economic opportunity initiative, the certificates will be available on the online … [Read more...] about Google Announces Three New Tech Skill Certificates on Coursera, Offers 100,000 Scholarships for Enrolled Jobseekers
Economic ForecastBuilding on Nevada’s Strong Economy
As Governor Steve Sisolak looks at the state’s strong economic performance at the dawn of a new decade, he sees it well-positioned to make investments that will create jobs and wealth for years to come. Top economists expect Nevada’s strong performance will continue into the New Year and that optimism, Sisolak says, creates an opportunity to address long-term economic … [Read more...] about Economic Forecast
Trending UpMulti-Family in Nevada
Multi-family developers in Nevada are convinced a strong trend in the segment will continue for the foreseeable future. The U.S. is in the longest economic expansion in history and with it has brought a boom in multi-family developments in Nevada. David Picerne has been involved in Clark County multi-family developments since 1986, and he’s cautiously optimistic … [Read more...] about Trending Up
Investment StrategiesA Look at Today’s Market
While every investor should have their own financial goals and strategies to achieve those goals, 2019 is proving to be a solid year for most of those goals. Investment advisors are quick to recommend investors meet with advisors to best analyze their long-term and short-term financial goals and build those strategies, but that advice doesn’t change the general rules of … [Read more...] about Investment Strategies
Around the StateAugust 2019
Mineral County Joins Nevada's Sierra Region The economic development service area of the Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA) has now been expanded to include Mineral County. The addition grows Nevada’s Sierra region to a total land mass of 7,009 square miles and a population of over 165,450. In addition to Mineral County, the region includes Carson City and Douglas, … [Read more...] about Around the State
Whitney White, Architect Of The Auction Ipo, Joins Fintech Startup Prime Trust As Chief Operating Officer And Chief Technology Officer
White brings critical securities and technical experience to the dual role. Henderson, Nevada– Prime Trust is pleased to announce that it has hired Whitney White as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer as it makes new advancements in technology-driven asset protection, automated investment advisory, and private securities. In April of 2000, boutique … [Read more...] about Whitney White, Architect Of The Auction Ipo, Joins Fintech Startup Prime Trust As Chief Operating Officer And Chief Technology Officer
Five Star Flattery Gets You Everywhere
In the internet age, when one wayward online review can stagger a business, reputation matters more than ever. With a smartphone in seemingly every pocket, potential consumers, and critics, lurk everywhere. When search engine results are sorted out, five-star reputations may separate business success and stagnation. Five Star Economy LLC, a Nevada startup, knows this well. … [Read more...] about Five Star Flattery Gets You Everywhere
SEO + UX Webinar Set For Sept. 22 Hosted by Noble Studios
The elements of SEO and UX are universally understood as crucial to a website’s success. It takes a reputable SEO company to ensure you have optimal results. After all, without a good keyword strategy and a positive user experience, it’s not likely that people will stick around your site for very long – if they can even find it. But what happens when you bring these two … [Read more...] about SEO + UX Webinar Set For Sept. 22 Hosted by Noble Studios
Telecom Technology Advances Transform How Nevada Does Business
A Southern Nevada-based radiology practice of more than 60 physicians with numerous offices uses a custom-designed network linking all locations, including the physicians’ homes, in order to read films there any time of the day or night when on call. The technical arrangement demands an ultra high-speed connection. Cox Communications, a broadband communications and … [Read more...] about Telecom Technology Advances Transform How Nevada Does Business
Where the Mind Matters: Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) is where thoughts and ideas meet the material world and is commonly defined as any work or invention that’s come about as the result of creativity. A strength to the business that owns it, IP is considered an asset in bankruptcy proceedings, can be sold or lost and needs to be protected by the company that owns the property. “Intellectual property … [Read more...] about Where the Mind Matters: Intellectual Property
Tech in Nevada
Economic development in Nevada has a direct, deliberate, effect on Nevada’s technology industry. Then again, Nevada’s technology industry is having a definite effect on economic development. It’s like the old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups commercials – where the collision of chocolate and peanut butter create a happy symbiosis. In this case, the combination is intentional. … [Read more...] about Tech in Nevada
Industry Focus: Insurance
Combating a trend towards faceless online insurance purchases, Nevada insurance agents and brokers seek to educate the market on the importance of a trusted insurance advisor. Recently, executives in this industry met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the challenges they face. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Insurance
Dickson Realty Visits with Google Senior Leadership
Members of senior leadership at Google met with the leadership team from Dickson Realty Inc., on March 24 to discuss how to incorporate the processes of innovation into the real estate industry. Dickson Commercial Group Broker Tom Fennell, Dickson Realty Inc. Sales Manager Beau Keenan, Dickson Realty Inc. Director of Marketing Andrew Reel, Dickson Realty Inc. Truckee Sales … [Read more...] about Dickson Realty Visits with Google Senior Leadership