New, existing and relocating technology companies are making Nevada home in both metro and rural areas, bringing innovation across the board. So far, specific technology clusters have not developed. Nevada is seeing everything from bioscience to construction and telecommunications to entertainment. “In a lot of cities you have a sector that’s doing well or a place where it’s … [Read more...]
Industry Focus: Public Works & Utilities
Advancing technologies and shifting consumer expectations are driving changes within the utilities and public works sectors. With those changes come potential opportunities for the future of Nevada and its growing population. Recently, leaders in these industries met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss current operations and projects on the … [Read more...]
Senator Dean Heller to Tour VEA Facility and Desert View Hospital Prior to Annual Meeting
Senator Dean Heller to Tour VEA Facility and Desert View Hospital Prior to Annual Meeting Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, today announced that on April 22 Senator Dean Heller will tour the facility, Desert View Hospital and host a press Q & A at the Valley Conference Center prior to its annual member … [Read more...]
Slow & Steady: Economic Development in Rural Nevada
From McDermitt and Montello in the north to Laughlin in the south, Nevada’s rural cities struggle to foster economic development but desperately need it. Each locale differs, in terms of primary economic sectors, natural assets and location for instance. However, common themes have been for some, and continue to be for others, dilapidated downtowns, struggling businesses and … [Read more...]
Lt. Gov. Hutchison, Switch Executive to Speak at Valley Electric Association Annual Meeting
Community members invited to VEA’s largest event of the year PAHRUMP – Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison will be the keynote speaker at Valley Electric Association’s 2016 Annual Meeting, April 23, at Pahrump Valley High School. Hutchison will give VEA member-owners an economic update of Nevada. Also speaking will be Jason Mendenhall, executive vice president of Cloud at Switch. … [Read more...]
VEA Invites Members to District Meetings
PAHRUMP - Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, is scheduled to host six district meetings across its service area this month. The meetings, which are open to all VEA members in their respective service districts, will provide attendees with valuable information about the cooperative’s achievements during the … [Read more...]
VEA First Car Charging Station Celebrates Ribbon Cutting with Governor Sandoval
Member-owned cooperative operating Electrical Vehicle Charging Station in Beatty PAHRUMP –Valley Electric Association Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, NV celebrated the newly operational Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) in Beatty with a ribbon cutting including Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval. “By energizing this first charging … [Read more...]
VEA to Host EVCS Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Governor Sandoval
WHO: Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval Tom Husted, CEO of VEA WHAT: VEA will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony announcing the opening of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) in Beatty, with Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval in attendance. WHEN: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 12:00 p.m. WHERE: 550 US-95, Beatty, NV … [Read more...]
VEA Continues to be a Growth Catalyst
Member-owned cooperative adding jobs to the community PAHRUMP –Valley Electric Association Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, NV is continuing to positively impact the communities it serves through continuing development efforts. VEA now employs 107 people full-time, and currently has 31 new job openings, and plans to add a total of 38 … [Read more...]
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...]
VEA Launches Optical Fiber Broadband Service in Southwestern Nevada
PAHRUMP – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, Nevada, recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the launch of its optical fiber broadband communications service in southwestern Nevada at the Pahrump Community Library. The library is the first facility to receive service through VEA’s advanced … [Read more...]
VEA to Launch Optical Fiber Broadband Service at Pahrump Community Library
PAHRUMP – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, invites community members to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the launch of its optical fiber broadband communications service at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the Pahrump Community Library. The library will be the first facility to receive … [Read more...]
VEA to Discuss Cooperative’s History and Goals at Annual Meeting
PAHRUMP, Nev. – In an effort to raise awareness of its successful 50-year history and future plans, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, invites community members throughout its service territory to attend the cooperative’s 2015 Annual Meeting on April 25 at Pahrump Valley High School at 501 E. Calvada Blvd. in … [Read more...]
VEA Invites Members to District Meetings
PAHRUMP, Nev. – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, is scheduled to host six district meetings across its service area in March. The meetings, which are open to all VEA members in their respective service districts, will provide attendees with valuable information about the cooperative’s achievements during the … [Read more...]
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...]
VEA Named Among Nevada’s Best Companies to Work For
PAHRUMP, Nev. – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, Nevada, announced it was recently named one of Nevada’s 2014 Best Companies to Work For by Nevada Business Magazine. VEA received the recognition as a result of the cooperative’s many efforts to support its employees through a variety of unique benefits and … [Read more...]
Vegas Home Prices Rise, Market Sees More Traditional Buyers
The median price of an existing single-family home sold in Southern Nevada during June was $199,900 - the highest mark since September 2008. This is according to recent statistics released by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR). The median price is 2.5 percent higher than May and up over 14 percent compared to June 2013. GLVAR President Heidi Kasama called … [Read more...]
Valley Electric Association Continues Workforce Expansion with New Staff Members
PAHRUMP, Nev. – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, announced it recently hired five new staff members, with many of them filling high-ranking positions. VEA has hired a total of seven new employees since January, the latest additions in the cooperative’s ongoing workforce expansion. VEA increased its number … [Read more...]
VEA Hires Renewable Energy Leader as Executive Vice President of Energy Services
PAHRUMP, Nev. – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, announced the organization has hired Chris Brooks, a well-established leader in Nevada’s renewable energy industry, to serve as VEA’s executive vice president of energy services. In his new role, Brooks will be responsible for managing VEA’s distributed generation … [Read more...]
Several SBA Loan Requirements Eliminated
The U.S. Small Business Administration made significant changes in qualification for SBA 504 loans. The changes include elimination of "the personal resource test" and "the nine-month rule". These modifications mean businesses will have an easier time qualifying for SBA loans, according to a recent statement by TMC Financing. “By eliminating the nine-month rule for … [Read more...]
