With the assistance of Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance and partnership with the City of Henderson, Smith’s Food & Drug Stores plans to open a nearly $13.5 million dry-good distribution center in Henderson, Nevada. The grocer will lease the new facility from Panattoni Development, the entity that developed the site. Smith’s Food & Drug will move forward with … [Read more...]
Welcome to Nevada: May 2018
Monin, Inc. Monin, Inc. is a global manufacturer of beverage syrups, concentrates, sweeteners and flavorings. The company has announced plans to build an 80,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Reno to serve as a backbone for the company’s long-term west coast operations. The opening of the facility is expected to provide 30 jobs and $9 million in capital … [Read more...]
Smith’s Food & Drug Announces the Promotion of Dave Williams to District Four Manager
Smith’s Food & Drug recently announced the promotion of longtime employee Dave Williams to District Four manager. In his new position, Williams oversees the daily store operations in 17 Smith’s stores located in Las Vegas, Mesquite and Pahrump in Nevada; and St. George and Cedar City in Utah. Williams began his career with Smith’s in 1986 in Bountiful, Utah. During his … [Read more...]
Smith’s to Raise Funds for Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican Children’s Unit
Smith’s Food & Drug stores has launched its sixth annual fundraising campaign to benefit the St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation Charity Care Program and its Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals pediatric unit at the Siena campus. Smith’s customers are invited to join store associates in fundraising efforts throughout Southern Nevada and Northern Arizona, including Las … [Read more...]
Smith’s Offers Convenient Way for Customers to Donate to Three Square Food Bank This Holiday Season
Smith’s Food & Drug is again offering customers a convenient way to reach out and help others during the holiday season. Beginning November 14 and continuing through December 31, customers may add a $1, $5 or $10 donation to their grocery orders. 100 percent of the contribution will then be converted into Smith’s gift cards for Three Square Food Bank to then purchase meat, … [Read more...]
Smith’s Big Ring Takes Over the Red Kettles for Second Year
Smith’s Food & Drug employees at nearly all store locations will ring in the season of giving on Friday, Dec. 4 with The Big Ring —a day of storewide employee volunteerism in support of the 125th annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. During The Big Ring, Smith’s employees will take over the red kettles from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., volunteering as bell ringers in support … [Read more...]
Smith’s Offers Convenient Way for Customers to Donate to Local Food Banks this Holiday
Smith’s Food & Drug is again offering customers a convenient way to reach out and help others during the Holiday Season. Beginning November 10 and continuing through December 28, customers may add a $1, $5 or $10 donation to their grocery orders. 100 percent of the contribution will then be converted into Smith’s gift cards for local food banks to then purchase meat, … [Read more...]
VEA Seeks Community Support During Fill the Bucket Truck School Supply Drive on Aug. 1
PAHRUMP, Nev. – In an effort to provide valuable support for local students, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, will host its annual Fill the Bucket Truck School Supply Drive on Aug. 1 at multiple locations in Pahrump. VEA encourages community members to make donations during the daylong charitable event, which … [Read more...]
Smith’s Hosts Mother’s Day Shopping Event for Residents of The Shade Tree
Smith’s Hosts Mother’s Day Shopping Event for Residents of The Shade Tree Las Vegas, NV - In honor of Mother’s Day, Smith’s Food & Drug welcomed children from The Shade Tree to its North Las Vegas store at 2255 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The children were paired with women from Smith’s new employee membership program, Women’s Edge, while they shopped for free Mother’s … [Read more...]
Smith’s to Raise Funds for St. Rose Dominican Hospital
Smith’s Food & Drug Stores is at it again. On April 14, Smith’s will begin its fourth annual fundraising campaign to benefit the St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation Charity Care Program. Through May 17, Smith’s customers are invited to join store associates in fundraising efforts throughout Southern Nevada and Northern Arizona, including Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, … [Read more...]
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...]
VEA Encourages Community to Support Fill the Bucket Truck School Supply Drive on Aug. 2
PAHRUMP, Nev. – In an effort to support schools in southwestern Nevada, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, will host its annual Fill the Bucket Truck School Supply Drive on Aug. 2 at multiple locations in Pahrump. VEA encourages community members to participate by donating during the charitable event, which … [Read more...]
Improvements Coming to East Downtown in Reno
Reno's East Fourth Street will be transformed during the second annual Positively 4th Street Better Block Project event. Considered "the gateway" to downtown Reno, Fourth Street is home to several historical properties but is in need of upgrades and repair. Local businesses are looking to spruce up the area through landscaping, adding a two-way bicycle lane, re-striping … [Read more...]
VEA to Launch New 24-Hour EasyPay Kiosk at Smith’s on June 2
PAHRUMP, Nev. – In an effort to provide its members with a convenient new location for paying their power bills, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, is set to introduce a new EasyPay Kiosk at the Pahrump location of Smith’s Food & Drug on June 2. Located within the Smith’s store at 601 S. Nevada Highway 160 in … [Read more...]
