Event supports The Friendship Circle, creating a more inclusive community for people with disabilities The Friendship Circle Las Vegas, a nonprofit organization for individuals with special needs, will hold its annual Walk4Friendship Las Vegas community fundraiser on Sunday, March 6 to raise awareness and resources to create a more inclusive community in Las Vegas for … [Read more...] about Walk4Friendship Fundraiser to Feature Fun Walk and Community Festival on March 6
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Licensing International, the World’s Largest Licensing Trade Show, Takes Place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas From May 24-26, 2022.
Online Registration Is Free and open now. A packed program of in-person networking events and live content has been confirmed for Licensing Expo this May. Licensing Expo, which is run in partnership with industry trade association Licensing International, is the world’s largest licensing trade show and takes place at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas from May … [Read more...] about Licensing International, the World’s Largest Licensing Trade Show, Takes Place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas From May 24-26, 2022.
It’s Tip-Off Time: Opportunity Village Gears up for Development Disabilities Awareness Month (March), Unveiling ‘March to $100K Game Plan’
Month-long fundraising initiative features OV’s Hoops Hoopla bracket tournament (discounted through February 28!), basketball-inspired awareness campaign and more For those looking to experience a bit of the March hoops magic and support a good cause while you’re at it, Opportunity Village (OV) is stepping in with the assist. Following a successful 2021 March to … [Read more...] about It’s Tip-Off Time: Opportunity Village Gears up for Development Disabilities Awareness Month (March), Unveiling ‘March to $100K Game Plan’
Library District’s New Launchpads Help Kids Get Ready to Read by 3rd Grade
Faced with an ongoing trend of low reading and math scores among Nevada students and falling school enrollment rates, accelerating early learning has become one of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s most urgent priorities. To help boost these critical skills, the Library District is putting a new kid-friendly educational tool into the hands of students in our … [Read more...] about Library District’s New Launchpads Help Kids Get Ready to Read by 3rd Grade
CAMCO Hosts Fundraising Taco Lunch to Show Love on Valentine’s Day to Employees Experiencing Recent Loss
Company raised money for funeral expenses after unexpected passing of two employees’ mother CAMCO (Complete Association Management Company) of Nevada used the Valentine’s Day holiday to help two employees navigating a recent loss. The HOA management company hosted a taco lunch for staff, family, friends and CAMCO vendors from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on February 14th to help … [Read more...] about CAMCO Hosts Fundraising Taco Lunch to Show Love on Valentine’s Day to Employees Experiencing Recent Loss
National Association of Women Business Owners to Host Membership Drive Marking International Women’s Day March 8 at The COOP
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) of Southern Nevada plans to host a Mix & Mingle Membership Drive in commemoration of International Women’s Day from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on March 8, 2022, at The COOP, 5955 Edmond St. NAWBO members will have sponsor tables at the event to promote their businesses, and food and drink from locally owned establishments and … [Read more...] about National Association of Women Business Owners to Host Membership Drive Marking International Women’s Day March 8 at The COOP
Las Vegas-Based Tech Initiative Uses Ecommerce, Digital Transformation, to Lift Disadvantaged Women Around the Globe Out of Poverty
This will be a busy year for the GlobalSoko Foundation. With the help of funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the two-year-old Las Vegas-based nonprofit, initiated an ecommerce marketplace called DadaSoko (Swahili for “Sister Marketplace”) in December 2021. The platform arms underserved women in Nevada, other U.S. states, and in … [Read more...] about Las Vegas-Based Tech Initiative Uses Ecommerce, Digital Transformation, to Lift Disadvantaged Women Around the Globe Out of Poverty
Iconic Chinese-American Chef and Author Martin Yan to Open First Las Vegas Strip Restaurant at Horseshoe Las Vegas
Chef Yan's First Nevada Restaurant Will Celebrate Diverse Asian Flavors and Signature Brand of Entertainment James Beard Award Winner and public television's star Chef Martin Yan will bring his internationally loved style and flavors to the newly rebranded Horseshoe Las Vegas in the third quarter of 2022. The Chef's first Las Vegas restaurant, M.Y. Asia, will celebrate many … [Read more...] about Iconic Chinese-American Chef and Author Martin Yan to Open First Las Vegas Strip Restaurant at Horseshoe Las Vegas
Raiders Name Champ Kelly Assistant General Manager
Anthony “Champ” Kelly has been named Assistant General Manager of the Las Vegas Raiders, the club announced Wednesday. Kelly joins General Manager Dave Ziegler’s staff for his first season with the Silver and Black after seven seasons with the Chicago Bears. Kelly most recently served as Chicago’s Assistant Director of Player Personnel from 2017-21 after spending … [Read more...] about Raiders Name Champ Kelly Assistant General Manager
Las Vegas Casino History – Something You Need to Know
The very name of Las Vegas has long been strongly associated with gambling. Wynn Casino and Resort, Stratosphere Casino, Hard Rock Casino Las-Vegas, Monte Carlo Casino, The Mirage Hotel & Casino - these are some of the big brands that you may have already heard. When it comes to Las Vegas, the vast majority of people immediately imagine the alluring spin of roulette, … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Casino History – Something You Need to Know