Larry Goldstein recently joined Five Star Economy — a specialized digital marketing agency that builds, protects and advertises five-star reputations — as Sales Director. In his new role representing and heading Five Star Economy’s sales division, Goldstein will meet with potential customers, oversee the development of sales collateral and help with the company’s regional … [Read more...] about Five Star Economy Names Larry Goldstein Sales Director
IBM
Western Governors University Announces New President
Scott D. Pulsipher to Join WGU April 11, 2016 SALT LAKE CITY — The Western Governors University (WGU) Board of Trustees announced that Scott D. Pulsipher will become the University’s new President, effective April 11. Pulsipher will succeed Robert Mendenhall, who has been WGU’s President since 1999, having led the university from its beginnings into a major university with … [Read more...] about Western Governors University Announces New President
Anthony Manfredi Named Senior Vice-President of Content and Marketing for KNPB
Manfredi marks his ninth year at KNPB with promotion RENO, Nev. - Anthony Manfredi is named Senior Vice-President of Content and Marketing for Reno’s PBS Member Station, KNPB Channel 5. Manfredi’s experience in marketing strategies, programming and design make him an ideal candidate for the position. As the new Senior Vice President of Content and Marketing, Manfredi … [Read more...] about Anthony Manfredi Named Senior Vice-President of Content and Marketing for KNPB
Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors; Governor Approves Solar Tax Incentives
Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors Park Place Infiniti is sponsoring the fourth annual Blow Out Breast Cancer event, presented by the Smiles for Survivors foundation and Square Colour Salon and Spa. [Read More...] Governor’s Office of Energy Approves Solar Tax Incentives Highlighting its commitment to renewable energy in Nevada, the Governor’s Office of Energy … [Read more...] about Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors; Governor Approves Solar Tax Incentives
Smart City Awarded Record Number of Contract Renewals and Extensions in 2014
LAS VEGAS – Smart City Networks, the largest provider of event telecommunications and technology services for the conventions industry, announced the continued expansion of their nationwide client roster with the addition of ten contracts in 2014 - a feat that has broken records for the company as the largest number of contracts awarded in a single year span. Smart City was … [Read more...] about Smart City Awarded Record Number of Contract Renewals and Extensions in 2014
February 2013: Around the State
Southern Nevada Businesses Expect a Better 2013 According to the Southern Nevada Business Confidence Index, compiled by UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research, Southern Nevada businesses’ expectations are improving. The report found that, after two quarters of declining expectations, the index rose from 101.5 to 106.1 for the first quarter of 2013. The index is based … [Read more...] about February 2013: Around the State
Staffing Firms
Nevada’s Staffing Firms have had front row seats to one of the most troubling aspects of this economy: unemployment. Despite that, they have found more and more employers are hiring and a demand for skilled workforce has remained strong. Recently, executives representing this industry met at Holland & Hart’s Las Vegas office to discuss staffing in Nevada and what is … [Read more...] about Staffing Firms
Deriving Value from Patents: Legal Challenges and Strategies for Handling Them
United States patent grants the owner an extraordinary property right. In exchange for the patent’s teaching of how to make and use a patentable invention, the patent grants the patent owner the exclusive right to seek to exclude others from exploiting the invention. Patent owners can use this exclusion right in a variety of ways. In addition to using a patent to exclude others … [Read more...] about Deriving Value from Patents: Legal Challenges and Strategies for Handling Them
Social Media: Get in the Game
Eight out of 10 U.S. companies use social media, according to data from eMarketer, a digital marketing researcher. Is yours one of them? “It’s necessary to have some type of social media presence. If you can dedicate some time to it, there’s going to be a return,” said Adam Carter, Web and social media manager at Bauserman Group, a Reno-based communications agency … [Read more...] about Social Media: Get in the Game
Diamonds, Spiders and Webs
Is there a place in your investment portfolio for Diamonds, SPDRS and/or WEBS? Are Diamonds measured in karats? Do the SPDRS spin webs and do the WEBS have spiders? If the answer to each of these questions is no - and it is - then exactly what do these exotic acronyms represent and how might they fit into your investment portfolio? SPDRS (SPY) - The Standard & … [Read more...] about Diamonds, Spiders and Webs