Who: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas What: Runnin’ for the House certified 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, Run with Ronald McDonald, Meet and Greet with Carrot Top, Pancake Breakfast, Expo Booth area, Microsoft interactive gaming tent, great Raffle items, and tours of the RMHC House When: Saturday, April 16, 2016 Registration begins at 7 a.m.; … [Read more...] about Come Run with Ronald McDonald at the 12th Annual Runnin’ for the House 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
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UPS Top in United Way Workplace Giving in 2015-16
Northern Nevada Businesses’ Employee Donations to Help Support Early Reading Efforts Reno – United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has announced that United Parcel Service (UPS) was the top workplace campaign for 2015-16. Through employee pledges and special events, UPS raised $283,000 during its annual workplace giving campaign, which ran from Feb. 28, 2015 … [Read more...] about UPS Top in United Way Workplace Giving in 2015-16
Las Vegas Celebrates Grand Opening of Valley’s First Ronald McDonald Family Room at Sunrise Children’s Hospital
Keeping Families Closer Than Ever WHAT: The grand opening celebration of Southern Nevada’s first and only Ronald McDonald Family Room – providing families with a comfortable and supportive space to sleep, eat, rest and recharge – yet remain just steps away from their baby’s bedside in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit MEDIA: Media should meet in the Sunrise … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Celebrates Grand Opening of Valley’s First Ronald McDonald Family Room at Sunrise Children’s Hospital
Industry Focus: Utilities
With Nevada recovering from the recession, utility companies are finally beginning to invest in capital improvements, technology and expansion. Although the outlook is positive, progress can be slow due to changing regulations in the Silver State. However, rates remain competitive and conservation efforts prove to be strong. Recently, utility experts met at the Las Vegas office … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Utilities
Giving Back
Corporate giving is not static and unchanging, but rather an evolving process dependent on economic realities for companies that choose to give back to the communities in which they’re doing business. “It’s a concept of partnership,” said Michael Brown, executive director and vice president of corporate affairs, Barrick North America. “We’re in the mining business, but we’re … [Read more...] about Giving Back
17th Annual HeART of Giving Gala Raises More than $300,000 for Families Who Depend on the Ronald McDonald House
LAS VEGAS – Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) rocked the night away at its Black and White, Rock the Nite event! Every once in a while, the stars align and the magic happens. That was the case with the 2015 HeART of Giving Rock “n” Roll Gala. The Oct. 17 event, held at the Keep Memory Alive Events Center, honored Southwest Medical Associates for their ongoing impact they … [Read more...] about 17th Annual HeART of Giving Gala Raises More than $300,000 for Families Who Depend on the Ronald McDonald House
Arts & Culture: A Beautiful Business
Indicative of a major shift for Nevada, arts and culture have become more and more of a priority in recent years. One recent example of this shift, the national Americans for the Arts organization awarded NV Energy and its foundation one of 10 annual awards last month for their support of the arts in the Silver State. It was the first time a Nevada company won the recognition, … [Read more...] about Arts & Culture: A Beautiful Business
GLVAR Names New Director of Marketing and Community Engagement
LAS VEGAS – The Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) has hired an experienced public relations, marketing and communications professional as its director of marketing and community engagement. Michele Caprio, CEO of GLVAR, announced that Doug Bradford, former director of communications for Clark County and the City of Las Vegas, was recently hired to lead the … [Read more...] about GLVAR Names New Director of Marketing and Community Engagement
McDonald’s and Lexus of Las Vegas Present the HeART of Giving Gala Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – The McDonald’s owner-operators of Greater Las Vegas and Lexus of Las Vegas are pleased to present the HeART of Giving Gala celebrating 17 years of service to families in need through Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas. This rock ‘n’ roll inspired event will be Saturday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Keep Memory Alive Event Center located at the … [Read more...] about McDonald’s and Lexus of Las Vegas Present the HeART of Giving Gala Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas
Henderson to Celebrate Economic Development, Small Businesses
Henderson Chamber, City of Henderson to recognize local business successes at 16th annual event Nov. 19 HENDERSON – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce and the city of Henderson’s Economic Development/Redevelopment division will host Henderson’s 16th Annual Economic Development and Small Business Awards from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 … [Read more...] about Henderson to Celebrate Economic Development, Small Businesses
NAIOP Strong
By relying on the strong foundation formed by its members, and finding new ways to serve those members, NAIOP Southern Nevada has come out of the economic downturn stronger than ever. The premier association for commercial real estate professionals, NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, offers educational and networking opportunities, and also serves as … [Read more...] about NAIOP Strong
Come Run with Ronald McDonald at the 11th Annual Runnin’ for the House 5K Run
Who: Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Greater Las Vegas What: Runnin’ for the House certified 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk Meet and Greet and run with Carrot Top, pancake breakfast, expo booth area, Microsoft interactive gaming tent, 32-foot rock wall and tours of the RMHC House and Care Mobile. When: Saturday, April 18, 2015 Registration begins at 7 … [Read more...] about Come Run with Ronald McDonald at the 11th Annual Runnin’ for the House 5K Run
Nevada’s Utilities
Utility movers and shakers in Nevada continue to be optimistic as they strategically manage new technologies, increased regulation, customer growth and a changing portfolio mix of options. Regulations A regulatory agency that ensures investor-owned utilities comply with laws enacted by the Nevada Legislature, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) oversees a broad … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Utilities
VEA Announces New Marketing Team Members
PAHRUMP, Nev. – In an effort to provide ongoing communication and transparency for community members across its service territory, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, announced it has hired two new marketing employees, Marketing and Media Relations Representative Thomas Moore and Community Relations … [Read more...] about VEA Announces New Marketing Team Members
Maximize the Benefits of Electric Vehicles: It Starts at the State Policy Level
With Tesla propelling Nevada to the forefront of electric vehicle discussion, it is a good time to call attention to the benefits of electric vehicles (EV) in Nevada and ask policymakers to help Nevadans reap those benefits. Here at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), students and faculty at the Center for Energy Research (CER) are eager to work together with Las … [Read more...] about Maximize the Benefits of Electric Vehicles: It Starts at the State Policy Level