Vegas Valley, Start your engines! Last Friday is THIS FRIDAY creating a 2-day car-centric celebration with something for the whole family from cars, crafts, live music, foodie challenges to Miss Nevada proudly representing the Silver State. HENDERSON, NV - Fresh off the heels of their very first Last Friday, Just Add Water Street event which brought in crowds of over 5,000 … [Read more...]
Organization Protecting Those Who Serve Receives Donation From Las Vegas Engineers
Las Vegas Engineers, LLC, a leading structural engineering company in Southern Nevada recently donated $1,000 to the California nonprofit organization, E614 Corporation, which benefits active law enforcement officers. The donation will go directly toward the cost and shipping of safety gear to protect law enforcement officers across the United States. Due to the generous … [Read more...]
Champagne Pediatric Dentistry Welcomes Dr. Hans Peter Gray
Champagne Pediatric Dentistry welcomes Dr. Hans Peter Gray to its team of pediatric dentists, furthering its reach and specialization within the Reno-Sparks area. “Dr. Gray is professional, brilliant and great with children and families,” said Dr. Jason Champagne, owner-dentist at Champagne Family Dentistry. “He has a knack for kids and understanding how they communicate, … [Read more...]
Henderson Chamber workshop: ‘Marijuana and the Workplace’
Mark Cram of AdvanStaff HR and Employee Services to present Sept. 21 HENDERSON, Nev. – As part of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s Roadmap to Success workshop series, Mark Cram of AdvanStaff HR and Employee Services will present “Marijuana and the Workplace” from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Henderson Business Resource Center’s Seminar Room (in the Wells … [Read more...]
Gostin Presents Marketing Workshops At NCET EXPO
GOSTIN PRESENTS MARKETING WORKSHOPS AT NCET EXPO Northern Nevada’s Best Small Business Event Features Programs RENO, Nev. – Veteran investor relations and marketing communications professional Ira M. Gostin, MBA, of 120 West Strategic Communications present three workshops on branding, communications and business building at the annual NCET Expo on Friday, Sept. 22. The … [Read more...]
Hurricane Help Just A Download Away
Looking for a win-win? How about this — sell your stuff and help a hurricane victim. AdYoYo, a Las Vegas company allowing users to easily buy and sell wares with video clips, will send $1 to help victims of hurricanes Irma and Harvey for every copy of its app downloaded through Oct. 1. Just download the free app then, if you wish, share it with your friends and family. … [Read more...]
Nevada State Contractors Board Joins Local Agencies and Industry Groups to Hold Disaster Preparedness Kit Drive
LAS VEGAS – September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, and the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) wants to help Southern Nevada residents become disaster ready. From now until Oct. 6, NSCB, along with industry groups and local agencies, will be holding a Community Disaster Preparedness Kit Drive, which will supply local families with the necessary items to build … [Read more...]
Live Fashion Design Competition benefits Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth — Design Through Time on Oct. 3 at Martin Lawrence Galleries —
Design Through Time, a unique live fashion design competition to benefit Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth’s life-saving services, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Martin Lawrence Galleries located inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Presented by The Wearhouse District and fashion blogger Dalton Primeaux, the … [Read more...]
Coffee With CASA Helps Potential Volunteers Learn More About Children in Washoe County Foster Care
(Reno, Nev.) – The Washoe CASA Foundation is hosting informal and informative sessions to enable potential new volunteers to learn more about advocating for foster children in Washoe County. Coffee With CASA is held at Swill Coffee & Wine located at 3366 Lakeside Ct. in Reno. The schedule is as follows: Thursday, October 12, 2017, 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 11, … [Read more...]
Smith’s and Feeding America Team Up for the Second Year to Fight Influenza and Hunger with One Shot, One Meal Campaign
Now through April 1, 2018, for every flu shot administered, a meal will be donated LAS VEGAS – Smith’s Food & Drug Stores, under its parent company The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), announces its second annual health and wellness campaign, One Shot, One Meal, in partnership with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. For each flu shot … [Read more...]
Storybook Homes Donates $500,000 to the Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic for Childhood Cancer Survivors
LAS VEGAS - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is proud to announce it has received its largest private donation to date from Storybook Homes, the Las Vegas-based homebuilder. The principals of Storybook Homes, Wayne, and Catherine Laska, have pledged $500,000 to support the Long-Term Follow-Up (LTFU) Clinic for Childhood Cancer Survivors, the … [Read more...]
Sampson named Afterschool Ambassador for policy-making efforts in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Matt Sampson, director of operations for Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada in Carson City, was one of 15 Afterschool Ambassadors appointed by The Afterschool Alliance, a non-profit public awareness and advocacy organization dedicated to increasing the availability of afterschool programs for children. Sampson, who has been involved with the Boys … [Read more...]
RTP Prepares to Reopen Thermoplastics Plant in Dayton, Shaheen Beauchamp Builders Manages 120,000 sq. ft. Renovation
DAYTON, Nev. – RTP Company, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic molding compounds, is preparing to reopen its Dayton facility, which has sat largely empty since the company shuttered the plant in 2001. The plant is scheduled to open near the end of 2017. Northern Nevada based Shaheen Beauchamp Builders is the acting general contractor on the project, which includes … [Read more...]
DC Building Group Completes New American Leadership Academy Charter School in North Las Vegas
DC Building Group Completes New American Leadership Academy Charter School in North Las Vegas LAS VEGAS – A new area charter school is now in full operation and has been welcoming students for the 2017-2018 school year. Shawn Danoski, CEO of Las Vegas-based DC Building Group, announced that his general contracting firm has completed the new American Leadership Academy (ALA) … [Read more...]
REMSA Invites Community to Free Car Seat Check Point During Child Passenger Safety Week
(Reno, Nev.) – As a leader in Emergency Medical Services, the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) is offering a free car seat inspection during National Child Passenger Safety Week. Motor vehicle-related injuries are a leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years old. Many deaths and injuries can be prevented by proper use of car seats, boosters, and … [Read more...]
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Health and Nutrition Fair, Sept. 15 Chef Antonio Nunez Cooking Demonstration with Health Vendors
WHAT: Sunrise Children’s Foundation presents its annual Health and Nutrition Fair on Friday, September 15. WIC provides nutritious foods, education and breastfeeding support to social services and participants at no charge, for ages 0 to 5 years of age. More than 300 parents and families are expected to attend the informative fair, which will include community resource vendors … [Read more...]
REMSA Announces New Chief Operating Officers
RENO, Nev. – REMSA, the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority, announced the promotion of JW Hodge to Chief Operating Officer of Healthcare Services and Brenda Staffan to Chief Operating Officer of Integrated Services this week. “We consistently strive to strengthen our organization through leaders committed to providing innovative care to our patients, supporting … [Read more...]
Nevada Association of Employers Welcomes New Board Member
The Nevada Association of Employers (NAE) is pleased to welcome human resources leader Jeanne McMillian Abraham to its board of directors. “Jeanne is a pioneer in the industry, and we’re thrilled to have her join NAE’s board of directors,” said Thoran Towler, NAE chief executive officer. “As we continue to expand our membership and services in Southern Nevada, her knowledge … [Read more...]
DC Building Group Hires James Slack as Director of Client Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DC Building Group Hires James Slack as Director of Client Services LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas-based DC Building Group announced today that longtime professional James (Jim) Slack has been hired as director of client services at the award-winning general contracting firm. As director of client services, Slack’s primary focus will be on client development … [Read more...]
Growth the focus of Henderson Chamber’s State of the Chamber
Newly elected board members to be sworn in during annual event Sept. 20 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the Chamber Address from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Westin at Lake Las Vegas, 101 Montelago Blvd. This year, the Henderson Chamber of Commerce is nearing 1,300 members and 122 tiered sponsors, resulting in a … [Read more...]
