Community superheroes came together and raised more than $34,000 to help the nonprofit Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) in the battle against youth homelessness during the 8th Annual Homeless Youth in the Alley Bowling Tournament. In addition to bowling, the superhero-themed event’s 350 participants enjoyed a raffle, photo booth, social media photo contest, … [Read more...]
Female Business Leadership, Millennials Focus Of Chamber Event
HENDERSON, Nev. – Kri Edholm of Leadership Excursion will discuss “Leadership Development” from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20, at the Henderson Business Resource Center (in the Wells Fargo building), 112 S. Water St. near West Pacific Avenue in Downtown Henderson. The event is part of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Roadmap to Success workshop … [Read more...]
Thousands of Santa Claus Look-a-Likes Fill Downtown Las Vegas to Support Opportunity Village
The 12th annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run over an estimated 8,000 adults, children and pets clad in Santa suits to Downtown Las Vegas to support the not-for-profit Opportunity Village. Human Nature, the Strip’s famed Chippendales, Mayor Carolyn Goodman and more were on hand to kick off the race and festivities. “Thank you to everyone in Las Vegas who showed up to support … [Read more...]
Join Local Celebrities in Supporting Opportunity Village During the Annual ‘Las Vegas Great Santa Run’ — Performances by Human Nature and the Opportunity Village OV Elvi —
Local celebrities are supporting the not-for-profit Opportunity Village during their annual holiday fundraiser, the Las Vegas Great Santa Run, on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Downtown Las Vegas. The event helps fund programs that provide unparalleled opportunities, enrichment and support to nearly 3,000 citizens with disabilities and their families throughout the Las Vegas … [Read more...]
Opportunity Village’s ‘Las Vegas Great Santa Run’ to Bring Thousands of Santas to Downtown Las Vegas on Dec. 3 — Registration now open —
Santas will take over Downtown Las Vegas for the 12th annual, iconic Las Vegas Great Santa Run benefitting Opportunity Village on Saturday, December 3. This year, Human Nature will join Opportunity Village’s “OVIPs” as the Grand Marshals of 2016. The Strip’s famed Chippendales will serve as the Grand Marshals for the one-mile Kris Kringle Jingle Walk. The morning will kick … [Read more...]
Be a Hero for Homeless Youth with the Homeless Youth in the Alley Bowling Tournament: Participation Opportunities Still Available for June 4 Event
Community superheroes are coming together to support the fight against youth homelessness for the seventh annual Homeless Youth in the Alley bowling tournament. The superhero-themed event benefits Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY), allowing the nonprofit organization to continue providing life-saving services for the more than 11,000 homeless youth in Southern … [Read more...]
Where the Mind Matters: Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) is where thoughts and ideas meet the material world and is commonly defined as any work or invention that’s come about as the result of creativity. A strength to the business that owns it, IP is considered an asset in bankruptcy proceedings, can be sold or lost and needs to be protected by the company that owns the property. “Intellectual property … [Read more...]
Project 150 Appoints Meli Pulido and Harper Ko to Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS – Project 150 has appointed Meli Pulido and Harper Ko to its board of directors. Pulido served as executive director of Project 150 for two years. Ko joined the Project 150 advisory board in early 2015, prior to her being appointed to the board of directors. As executive director of Project 150 from February 2013 to February 2015, Pulido was responsible for helping … [Read more...]
The PENTA Building Group Hires Six New Staff Members
LAS VEGAS – The PENTA Building Group, a leading commercial contractor, announced it has hired several new staff members in Las Vegas, including Quality Assurance/Quality Control Superintendent Moe Rayner, Training Director and Project Executive Joseph Miller, project engineer and document controller Eve Jones, and project engineer Michelle Mickelson. Offering more than 30 … [Read more...]
Find Out What’s Hot in Back-to-School Fashion as Downtown Summerlin Presents “Geek Chic”
July 25 Event to Include Fashion Shows, Entertainment, Giveaways and More LAS VEGAS – Enjoy a day of fun, fashion and back-to-school savings at “Geek Chic,” the first back-to-school event to be held by the The Howard Hughes Corporation at Downtown Summerlin, scheduled for Saturday, July 25, from noon to 7 p.m. Camouflage prints, grunge, flannel, biker inspired leather and … [Read more...]
The PENTA Building Group Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary
LAS VEGAS – The PENTA Building Group, a leading commercial contractor, announced that the month of April, 2015 marks its 15-year anniversary. Over the course of its 15 years, PENTA has grown to over 160 full-time employees serving clients out of six offices in Nevada, California, Arizona and Oklahoma. “Our growth is a testament to our commitment to safe work sites and strong … [Read more...]
Roadmap to Success Workshop to Explore Creative Brainstorming
Henderson Chamber series welcomes Alex Raffi Feb. 19 HENDERSON, Nev. – Alex Raffi, creative director and partner for Imagine Communications, will present “Business Brainstorming with Creative Courage” during the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s Roadmap to Success workshop from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Henderson Business Resource Center, located at 112 S. … [Read more...]
Nevada’s Booming Technology Sector: Start ups Find a Home in Southern Nevada
Almost every major American city has claimed to be the burgeoning, “New Silicon Valley” at some point in the past decade. However, the vibrato concerning Southern Nevada may actually be true. Las Vegas is stepping up its game for tech and startups. Since the recession, the name of the new game in Las Vegas has been business diversification. Nowhere is that reality more … [Read more...]
August 2014: Around the State
RSCVA Sees Year-Over-Year Growth The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) concluded the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 with 163,259 room nights of future business for Reno, Sparks and North Lake Tahoe. That number is a 49 percent increase from last year’s 110,000 room nights. According to the RSCVA, 63 percent of this year’s bookings are new business for the Reno … [Read more...]
Closing the Generation Gap: Millennials vs. GenXers vs. Baby Boomers
In workplaces across Nevada, change is coming more quickly than at any time since baby boomers changed the status quo regarding diversity, hair length and governance in the 1960s. On shop floors and in cubicle farms from Ely to Searchlight, millennials – a term used to describe those under age 34 – are challenging the baby boomers – those now over age 50. The genXers – those … [Read more...]
PENTA ‘thrilled’ with completed Zappos headquarters
The PENTA Building Group completed Zappos.com's new home. "PENTA is thrilled to be a part of such an iconic project for the area,” said project manager Bryan Richards in a statement. “Zappos has been an engaged, hands-on partner since the beginning. It is rewarding to work alongside another company that is truly committed to providing a high-quality facility for both its … [Read more...]
The Office Environment Evolves: Changing the Rules of the Workplace
Given the organic changes taking place in business, why would anyone suppose that office environments would stay the same? In fact, they aren’t. Office evolution -- cubicles and work stations that are smaller; more flexible spaces; more open common areas for collaboration and team work; a marked preference for natural light; greater use of green technology and building … [Read more...]
The Survivors: Builders and Developers in Nevada
The economic downturn in 2007 left both residential and commercial developers and builders in the Silver State scrambling for work. Many were forced to downsize their staffs, and some even closed their doors. “Since 2008, the development business has been a fraction of what it was,” said Doug Kiersey, president of Dermody Properties, a Reno-based industrial … [Read more...]
