Almost every major American city has claimed to be the burgeoning, “New Silicon Valley” at some point in the past decade. However, the vibrato concerning Southern Nevada may actually be true. Las Vegas is stepping up its game for tech and startups. Since the recession, the name of the new game in Las Vegas has been business diversification. Nowhere is that reality more … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Booming Technology Sector: Start ups Find a Home in Southern Nevada
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Leaders in Logistics for First Responder Software Resgrid Announced as Microsoft Featured Startup
Resgrid has been steadily building momentum providing logistics, management and communication tools as a service to first responder organizations. Based out of Northern Nevada, the company recently hit a milestone, with the announcement they have been recognized as a Microsoft featured Startup, recognizing their accomplishments in this crucial area. The company has responded … [Read more...] about Leaders in Logistics for First Responder Software Resgrid Announced as Microsoft Featured Startup
Las Vegas Women in Technology Award Nominations Open
Organizations honor local women working in technology LAS VEGAS – Girls in Tech, Las Vegas (GIT), HiTech Vegas LLC., and Women Advancing (formerly Women in Media Mentoring Initiative) present the second annual Las Vegas Women in Technology Awards to recognize the achievements of leading women in technology fields working in the greater Las Vegas metro area. The Las Vegas … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Women in Technology Award Nominations Open
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
Technology Trends in the Silver State
In December 2011, Frederick Cook and Kelly Eidson co-founded a business that aims to make moving one’s office or home a seamless, problem-free process. Using its proprietary technology, this Las Vegas firm acts as the intermediary between people who need moving services—truck rentals, full-service movers, pods, freight trailers and more—and the companies that provide those. … [Read more...] about Technology Trends in the Silver State
Campaign Helps Fight Hunger; Nevada-Based Firm Lands New Jersey Contract; Workshop to Bring Fraud into Light
Social Media Campaign Helps Fight Hunger in Southern Nevada The SK+G Goose Summer Road Trip Campaign wrapped up on Thursday, Sept. 11 when Senior Vice President of Strategy Jim Gentleman and the SK+G Goose dropped off a $1,000 check to Three Square Food Bank—the only food bank in Southern Nevada. [Read more...] Smart City Networks Awarded Contract by Atlantic City Convention … [Read more...] about Campaign Helps Fight Hunger; Nevada-Based Firm Lands New Jersey Contract; Workshop to Bring Fraud into Light
Industry Focus: Technology
Technology continues to be one of the fastest growing industries in today’s world, showing no signs of slowing down. Recently, executives representing technology and communication companies across the state met at the Las Vegas offices of Gordon Silver to discuss the challenges of their industry as options and demands become more complex. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Technology
May 2014: Around the State
Coalition Releases Job Impact Memo on Margin Tax Initiative The Coalition to Defeat the Margin Tax Initiative (CDMTI) has completed an analysis of the potential employment impacts of Question 3, the Margin Tax Initiative, which will appear on November’s ballot. According to their research, the tax burden for businesses would increase by approximately $700 million. That … [Read more...] about May 2014: Around the State
The Cyber State: Nevada’s Burgeoning Technology Industry
The Brookings Report; Unify, Reorganize, Diversify: An Economic Development Agenda for Nevada, commissioned by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development in 2011, identified seven industry clusters Nevada should develop, specifically naming the technology and aerospace industries. In 2013, many in those industries are looking at and locating in, Nevada. Tech Comes to … [Read more...] about The Cyber State: Nevada’s Burgeoning Technology Industry
Small Business Picture Not as Dire, Big Business Picture Not as Clear
Recent Congressional reports regarding Y2K preparedness among small businesses are at odds with a study conducted by Irvine, Calif.-based Sage Software, Inc. Congress estimates. 750,000 small businesses are at risk of temporary shutdown or significant financial loss due to Y2K problems, and another 4.75 million might be affected in other ways. When Sage asked information … [Read more...] about Small Business Picture Not as Dire, Big Business Picture Not as Clear