Scholarships for Excellence in Academics, Work and Community Are Always on the Menu at McDonald’s Las Vegas – Nevada State College student Jaclyn Southam, a McDonald’s restaurant employee at 2217 N. Green Valley Pkwy in Henderson, NV, was recently awarded a $2,500 McDonald’s National Employee Scholarship Award. Southam is among several McDonald’s restaurant employees … [Read more...] about Local College Student and McDonald’s® Employee Wins $2,500 Collegiate Scholarship
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Three Southern Nevada Players Selected to Play in Prestigious McDonald’s All American Games in Chicago
LAS VEGAS – Chase Jeter and Stephen Zimmerman of Bishop Gorman High School as well as Allonzo Trier of Findlay Prep have joined the ranks of high school basketball’s elite as they were selected to the 2015 McDonald's All American Boys West team. The selection was announced during a Jan. 28 Selection Show on ESPNU. Final Team rosters can be viewed at www.mcdaag.com. The 38th … [Read more...] about Three Southern Nevada Players Selected to Play in Prestigious McDonald’s All American Games in Chicago
Groundbreaking for Downtown Las Vegas Clinic; Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada; Home Prices Holding Steady
Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada Hosts Groundbreaking Event for Clinic in Downtown Las Vegas Groundbreaking ceremony for VMSN’s new downtown Las Vegas clinic. Members of the community are invited to attend and receive information about the project. [Read more...] Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada through Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance's 'Engage Southern … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking for Downtown Las Vegas Clinic; Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada; Home Prices Holding Steady
McDonald’s Now Accepting Applications for MAC Grants Program
Local owner/operators to award up to $30,000 to fund educational initiatives LAS VEGAS – McDonald’s Southern Nevada owner/operators are now accepting applications from local educators for its Make Activities Count (MAC) Grants program. A total of $30,000 will be awarded to 60 local teachers to help fund educational initiatives during the 2014-2015 school year. McDonald’s … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Now Accepting Applications for MAC Grants Program
Educating, Connecting Entrepreneurs; Median Home Price Hits $200,000; 5K to Raise Funds for Kids with Cancer
Las Vegas Will Launch 1 Million Cups to Educate, Connect Local Entrepreneurs 1 Million Cups, a program to engage, educate and connect entrepreneurs, launched in Las Vegas on Wednesday, August 13. The weekly event will be located in the inNEVation Center, powered by Switch. 1 Million Cups is a weekly gathering that is building startup communities over cups of coffee and … [Read more...] about Educating, Connecting Entrepreneurs; Median Home Price Hits $200,000; 5K to Raise Funds for Kids with Cancer
McDonald’s Announces BigMac444 Twitter Sweepstakes Grand Prize Winner
LAS VEGAS – McDonald’s announced the winner of its BigMac444 Twitter sweepstakes. A grand-prize of 444 Big Mac burgers has been awarded to Southern Nevada resident Thomas Keplinger. The prize will be presented to Keplinger in the form of punch card vouchers redeemable at participating Southern Nevada restaurant locations throughout the next two years. The contest was … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Announces BigMac444 Twitter Sweepstakes Grand Prize Winner
Hospice Collecting School Supplies for Students in Need
Nathan Adelson Hospice locations will serve as drop-off points to collect school supplies for local elementary students. The hospice will be collecting supplies for students at Robert L. Taylor and Sunrise Acres elementary schools. The drive continues until Aug. 18. “Many schools unfortunately suffer from a lack of funding, and a large number of students can’t afford many … [Read more...] about Hospice Collecting School Supplies for Students in Need
McDonald’s Pranks Las Vegas with Casting Call for Nonexistent Zombie-Inspired Show
Video showcases auditions for ‘Hunger in the Night’ musical LAS VEGAS – McDonald’s announced the release of its latest video campaign, featuring footage gathered during elaborate prank auditions for a nonexistent Las Vegas show. The video was created to highlight that most McDonald’s restaurants are open after midnight. Auditions for a proposed zombie-inspired musical … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Pranks Las Vegas with Casting Call for Nonexistent Zombie-Inspired Show
Foundation Raising Funds for Veterans Memorial in Downtown Las Vegas
A local foundation is raising money to build a "world-class" veterans memorial in downtown Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Veterans Memorial Foundation is seeking $2.2 million through its Brick Campaign, where bricks are being sold at a range of $250 to $550. All bricks can be purchased in honor of a veteran and customized with the veteran's name, rank, dates of service and … [Read more...] about Foundation Raising Funds for Veterans Memorial in Downtown Las Vegas
McDonald’s Raises Over $41,000 During Annual Green for Grads Fundraising Event
Local owner/operators donate funds to Ronald McDonald House CharitiesÒ of Greater Las Vegas scholarship program LAS VEGAS – McDonald’s announced a total of $41,113 was raised in Southern Nevada restaurants during its fourth annual Green for Grads scholarship fundraising event on April 17, 2014. During the one-day scholarship fundraising event, 110 participating Southern … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Raises Over $41,000 During Annual Green for Grads Fundraising Event
McDonald’s Announces BigMac444 Twitter Sweepstakes
Grand-prize winner to receive 444 complimentary Big Mac burgers LAS VEGAS – McDonald’s announced the launch of its BigMac444 Twitter sweepstakes. A grand-prize of 444 Big Mac burgers will be awarded to one Southern Nevada winner. The first 444 entrants to enter the sweepstakes will also receive a voucher redeemable for one complimentary Big Mac. The sweepstakes will run from … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Announces BigMac444 Twitter Sweepstakes
Organ Donation on the Rise in Nevada
Nevada Donor Network (NDN) saw its second consecutive record-breaking year in "all apsects" of organ donation, according to a recent statement. NDN received donations from 104 organ donors, 373 tissue donors and 632 cornea donors - totaling a 96% increase compared to 2011. “These significant increases are a testament to the heroism of our courageous donors and their … [Read more...] about Organ Donation on the Rise in Nevada
McDonald’s Kicks Off Annual Ronald McDonald House Charities “Give a Hand” Fundraiser
LAS VEGAS, NV - McDonald’s announced the launch of its 12th annual “Give a Hand” fundraiser to support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). From May 1 through 10, community members can support the charity by visiting participating McDonald’s restaurants and purchasing a paper hand valued at $1, $3 or $5. Paper hands purchased will also be displayed in participating … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Kicks Off Annual Ronald McDonald House Charities “Give a Hand” Fundraiser