Nevada Assemblywoman Ellen Spiegel, D-Henderson, has been appointed by the Council of State Governments West to two of its standing committees: Canada Relations and Health and Human Services. She also recently was named as a member of their 2017 Henry Toll Fellow class. Both committees are instrumental in forming policy and advancing the common good both in individual states … [Read more...]
Workplace ESL Solutions Certified by Women’s Business Enterprise Council – West
The Henderson, Nevada-based Workplace ESL Solutions has been certified by the Women's Business Enterprise Council - West (WBENC). The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), founded in 1997, is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled and operated by women in the United States. Ronna Timpa founded Workplace ESL Solutions in 1993. … [Read more...]
Henderson Chamber Names New Executive Board Members New Members Took Office July 1, Sworn in During Chamber Address in September
New members took office July 1, sworn in during Chamber Address in September HENDERSON – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce has named the members of its 2017-18 board of directors. The board took office July 1 and will be sworn it at the annual State of the Chamber Address in September. In reflection of the growth the Henderson Chamber membership has experienced over the … [Read more...]
McDonald’s to Host Fundraiser to Benefit Injured Police Officers Fund
WHO: McDonald’s Southern Nevada restaurants and the Injured Police Officers Fund WHAT: Southern Nevada community members are invited to visit select McDonald’s restaurants during National Police Week, May 15 to 19, for the fundraising event to benefit the Injured Police Officers Fund. A portion of the proceeds from all McCafé beverage purchases will go towards the … [Read more...]
Pasta Shop Ristorante Perfect Spot to Make Mother’s Day Memories
Ann Alenik, wife of late chef David Alenik, continues Henderson eatery with help of her children Searching for a serving of artful ambiance to go along with that incredible meal this Mother’s Day? Look no further than Pasta Shop Ristorante & Art Gallery in Henderson. Open for both lunch and dinner on Mother’s Day, May 14, Pasta Shop Ristorante will offer free cannoli … [Read more...]
Live-Work-Play Repeat: Mixed-Use Projects Regain Traction
The 45-acre site of the former Park Lane Mall in Reno—about seven times the size of Reno’s Greater Nevada Field ballpark—has sat vacant for ten years but now is about to get made over into a development encompassing residential, retail and commercial components. As of mid-April, ground was slated to break soon on the infrastructure, then the 1,260 apartments to be followed … [Read more...]
City of Henderson: City of the Future
At a time when technology makes daily leaps from innovation to reality, it’s people and the companies they form that bring the awe factor to life. In Henderson, both innovations and innovators are celebrated and cultivated, from the entrepreneurial spirit of downtown Henderson to the city being home to nationwide firsts. It’s people that transform a city into a City of the … [Read more...]
Around the State: April 2017
UNLV Lee Business School MBA Program Rises in Ranking The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Lee Business School’s MBA program has broken the top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of part-time MBA programs. UNLV’s course rose from 102 to tie for 95th place and is part of the ranking of “America’s Best Graduate Schools”. The rankings compare over 300 … [Read more...]
April 2017: Business Indicators
The “second” estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2017 grew at a 1.9 percent annualized rate, remaining unchanged from the “advance” estimate. According to more complete source data, consumer spending increased more strongly than previously thought, but increases in state and local government spending and nonresidential fixed investment … [Read more...]
Code Central, an New Innovative Technology Tutoring Center, Announces the Opening of its First Location in Henderson
Code Central, opens the first center of its kind in Nevada, for kids to learn coding at its new Henderson location. Code Central is an after-school technology center, customized for youth ages 7-16, who desire to learn the fundamentals of programming, app development and computer science. Combining self-paced interactive programs with exciting group projects, kids learn coding … [Read more...]
Distribution Panel Discussion to Open Henderson Chamber Mixer
HENDERSON – The Henderson Development Association (HDA), the economic development arm of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, will host a presentation and mixer featuring “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!: A Panel Discussion on Distribution in Southern Nevada” moderated by Tina Quigley, general manager of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. The event will be from … [Read more...]
Henderson-Area Ben & Jerry’s Locations to Host Free Cone Day on April 4, 2017
Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops at the District at Green Valley Ranch and inside Sunset Station Hotel & Casino will offer Free Cone Day from 12 noon to 8 p.m. on April 4, 2017. A small cone or cup is free with no purchase necessary, with donations being accepted for the CASA Foundation. All flavors will be available, including non dairy. CASA volunteers advocate for the … [Read more...]
Pinot’s Palette to Open Third Las Vegas Location at Town Square
Visitors at Town Square will soon have a new place to bring out their inner artist. Pinot’s Palette, the popular paint-and-sip studio, will be bringing more fun and creativity to the community when it opens its third Las Vegas valley studio at Town Square on Friday, April 7. Located on the west end of Town Square, across from the Yard House and just below AMC Town Square 18 … [Read more...]
Craft Beers, Jazz and More at Montelago Village Beerfest on April 29 — Lakeside Event Benefits Nonprofit KUNV 91.5 Fm
Beer, jazz, lakeside fun and more await attendees of the MonteLago Village Beerfest on Saturday, April 29 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Festivities will include 30 local, regional and national breweries with more than 100 craft beers; five local jazz bands; specialty vendors; and a variety of special menu options from MonteLago Village restaurants, which will be open for lunch and … [Read more...]
Nevada REALTORS Visit France to Show Off Silver State Real Estate Opportunities
LAS VEGAS – Leading REALTORS from throughout Nevada will be showing off real estate and investment opportunities in the Silver State by attending MIPIM, the world’s leading global real estate market, business conference and networking event, being held March 14-17 in Cannes, France. Seven Nevada real estate industry leaders are attending the event this week, representing the … [Read more...]
Nathan Adelson Hospice Names Rosamari McNulty as Vice President for Employee and Volunteer Solutions
LAS VEGAS - Carole Fisher, president and chief executive officer of Nathan Adelson Hospice, announced that Rosamari McNulty has been promoted to the position of vice president for Employee and Volunteer Solutions at the state’s largest non-profit hospice. McNulty has been with Nathan Adelson Hospice since 2009. Prior to her promotion, she was the senior director of Human … [Read more...]
Union Village Update to be Presented at May 23 Luncheon
HENDERSON – The Henderson Development Association (HDA), the economic development arm of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, will host a luncheon featuring “Henderson’s Union Village Updates” presented by Sam Kaufman, CEO/managing director of Henderson Hospital and Craig Johnson of Union Village. The event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at Fiesta Henderson, … [Read more...]
Industry Focus: Healthcare
The healthcare industry continues to face challenges involving access to care, physician shortages and coordination between providers in the Silver State. A group of Nevada’s healthcare leaders recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss these issues and new opportunities on the horizon for the industry. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada … [Read more...]
Welcome to Nevada: March 2017
Alltrade Tools A designer and manufacturer of premier tools and shop equipment, Alltrade Tools is in the process of relocating its distribution facility from Long Beach, CA to Reno. Company executives chose Reno for its business-friendly climate and the opportunities the growing community offers. The company serves clients globally and will create an additional 35 jobs in … [Read more...]
Office Summary: Fourth Quarter 2016
Southern Nevada Las Vegas Valley’s speculative office vacancy rate in Q4, 2016 increased by 0.1 points to 20.2 percent from Q3, 2016. Compared to Q4, 2015, the office vacancy rate was up 0.2 points, from 20 percent. Vacancy rates ranged from 15.4 percent for Class C space to a high of 28.2 percent for Class A space at the end of Q4. The office market has fluctuated back and … [Read more...]
