Jim Gibson was selected today by fellow Clark County commissioners as their chairman, and Justin Jones was named vice chairman, effective Jan. 4. The vote was unanimous in each case. The term is for two years starting Jan. 4. Until then, the chairman is Marilyn Kirkpatrick and Gibson will continue as vice chairman. A native […]

Subscribe to our email newsletter and follow us on social media Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, announces the addition of Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) President & CEO Tina Quigley to the Workforce Connections Board. Quigley was unanimously appointed to the board by the Local Elected Officials (LEO) Consortium. The board […]

Las Vegas, NV — The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) and the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA) along with Palms Casino Resort have made a contribution of $125,000 in support of the Hawaiian people as they endeavor to recover from devastating wildfires. This gift to the American Red Cross is the first […]

Subscribe to our email newsletter and follow us on social media. Earlier this month, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada hosted its annual Shark Tank-style competition and luncheon at Allegiant Stadium. Fifth grade students from Fay Herron Elementary School competed for scholarships. The first prize was awarded to the Feel At Home Tent team of Emanuel […]

The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) approved five companies in Southern Nevada to receive state tax incentives. In exchange, these companies plan to create 271 jobs in the Las Vegas region over the next two years.  Bauderer Packaging — 89 jobs, $29.33 average wage Bauderer Packaging, a food packaging company is looking to […]

Subscribe to our email newsletter and follow us on social media In the first quarter of 2022, the State Policy Reports, published by Federal Funds Information for States, ranks Nevada as the best economy in the country. State Policy Report ranks states based on their most recent performance in three key measures of economic vitality […]

DECEMBER 3 2023 / ISSUE NO. 92 / ARCHIVE Naoko Takemaru (Credit: UNLV) According to the Clark County Coroner’s Office, the third victim in Wednesday’s shooting at UNLV has been identified as Naoko Takemaru, 69, an Associate Professor of Japanese Studies in the Department of World Languages and Cultures of the College of Liberal Arts. […]

Subscribe to our email newsletter and follow us on social media. The Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association and the Las Vegas National Bar Association Foundation (collectively, the “LVNBA”) has announced its 41st Scholarship & Awards Gala on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at 5pm at the Orleans Hotel & Casino. Each year, the […]

Last week, Nevada Gold Mines donated $100,000 to the Public Education Foundation (PEF) to support current paraprofessionals and guest teachers to become licensed educators through PEF’s Teacher Pathway program. Teacher Pathway recruits, supports, and retains diverse, qualified individuals committed to a teaching career in partnership with University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and Clark County […]

Las Vegas’ new pro volleyball team, Vegas Thrill, announced its official home court to be The Dollar Loan Center in Henderson. The team is part of the newly established Pro Volleyball Federation, a nascent women’s professional indoor volleyball league in the United States founded in 2022. The league currently has 7 teams for the inaugural […]

Subscribe to our email newsletter and follow us on social media. United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) is celebrating its 65th anniversary. The nonprofit organization provides funding for various education, workforce development, and community support programs with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. In the 2022 fiscal year, UWSN and its nonprofit network have […]

Subscribe to our email newsletter and follow us on social media. An all-day climate action TEDx event will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, in Downtown Las Vegas. Representatives from Red Rock Audubon, Las Vegas Indian Center, and The Nature Conservancy are among the speakers scheduled to appear at “Succor the Southwest.” Workshops and […]

Subscribe to our email newsletter and follow us on social media Today, Governor Sisolak, joined by federal, state and local partners, officially launched the “Home Means Nevada” housing initiative and opened applications for developers and new affordable housing projects funded by this initiative. Applications are now live on NevadaRecovers.com. Pre-application now opens through May 15th […]

Subscribe to our email newsletter and follow us on social media. Bank of America Private Bank has announced Brandon Saliba as the new Private Client Manager based in Las Vegas. Saliba has over 25 years of experience in providing personal financial services to ultra/high net-worth individuals and their families. He started his career in wealth […]