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
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
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
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