Some of the top trade shows and conventions in the country happen in Nevada. With an economy that relies on and excels at hospitality and tourism, it’s a good mix. In 2019 there were an estimated 43 million visitors to southern Nevada, with 6.6 million there to attend a meeting or convention. The economic impact of the industry was $11.4 billion. “As much as people think of … [Read more...] about Event Planning and COVID
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Volunteer Registration Now Open for United Way of Southern Nevada’s Day of Caring on September 29
Volunteers can now register at uwsn.org/caring for United Way of Southern Nevada’s Day of Caring on Friday, September 29, 2017, Southern Nevada’s largest one-day community-wide volunteer event dedicated to improving people’s lives. The second annual Day of Caring will bring together 1,700 volunteers to complete more than 170 projects at more than 60 local nonprofit agencies … [Read more...] about Volunteer Registration Now Open for United Way of Southern Nevada’s Day of Caring on September 29
Business Leaders Invited to Support Improved Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2017
LAS VEGAS - Nevada business owners and executives are joining Southern Nevada’s leading business organizations to support effective educational programs, improved student outcomes, and create a pathway to a more diverse economy in Southern Nevada at this year’s Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2017. The summit, which takes place on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 7:00 … [Read more...] about Business Leaders Invited to Support Improved Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2017
NxGen Youth Paid Internship Fair on Thursday, June 23 at Workforce Connections
Workforce Connections’ Business Engagement Specialist Team (B.E.S.T) invites youth ages 16 to 24 who are interested in learning about a new career while getting a paycheck to attend the first NxGen Youth Paid Internship Fair on Thursday, June 23 at 9 a.m. at Workforce Connections, 6330 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146. Employers including BMC, Marshalls, Station … [Read more...] about NxGen Youth Paid Internship Fair on Thursday, June 23 at Workforce Connections
Family Owned Businesses 2016
Congratulations to the 2016 Family Owned Business Finalists The Family Owned Business Awards began in 2010 as a way to recognize hardworking families throughout Nevada. Having now honored over 300 companies, the event has grown and pays tribute to businesses throughout the state. Without the support of the event’s corporate sponsor, Nevada State Bank (NSB), the Family Owned … [Read more...] about Family Owned Businesses 2016
Steve Arcana Appointed to ALS Association Nevada Chapter Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS – Steve Arcana, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN), has been appointed to the ALS Association Nevada Chapter Board of Directors. Arcana will be spearheading local fundraising efforts for the organization, specifically reaching out to the hospitality industry to increase awareness of the local … [Read more...] about Steve Arcana Appointed to ALS Association Nevada Chapter Board of Directors
Corporate Philanthropy Leaders Share Charitable Giving Strategies with Local Nonprofit Executives
Statewide report shows Nevada among nation’s leaders in corporate charitable support Nonprofits urged to participate in survey for next statewide report. Members of the Nevada Corporate Giving Council (NCGC), representing the gaming, banking and mining industries, recently met with southern Nevada nonprofit executives to share insights about corporate philanthropy in Nevada. … [Read more...] about Corporate Philanthropy Leaders Share Charitable Giving Strategies with Local Nonprofit Executives
Senior Management Team Announced for Golden Entertainment
LAS VEGAS – Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN), headquartered in Las Vegas, announced the restructuring of its executive management team as a result of the recent merger between Golden Gaming and Lakes Entertainment. Blake L. Sartini will serve as chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Golden Entertainment, Inc. Prior to the closing of the … [Read more...] about Senior Management Team Announced for Golden Entertainment
Stop the Union Bullying: Culinary Tactics Hurt Us All
Leaders of the Culinary Workers Union in Las Vegas must be frustrated that they can’t convince Station Casinos workers to unionize. Think of all the dues they could be collecting right now, if only they could get their hands into the pockets of another 13,000-plus workers. They’ve been trying for more than 10 years to unionize Station employees, without success. Maybe Station … [Read more...] about Stop the Union Bullying: Culinary Tactics Hurt Us All
‘Tis the Season to Give: Businesses Help Nevada Communities
During the holiday season it’s natural to think about helping the less fortunate, but it’s also a good time to point out that Nevada businesses donate all year long to make our communities better. Despite what the progressives and the liberal media would have you believe, business owners and corporations are not the Ebenezer Scrooges of today. Businesses both large and small … [Read more...] about ‘Tis the Season to Give: Businesses Help Nevada Communities