A video featuring Virginia City musicians and a campaign promoting Lehman Caves at Great Basin National Park are among the marketing projects that will receive funding from the Nevada Division of Tourism (Travel Nevada). The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) on Tuesday approved $730,547 in grants to rural Nevada communities to market themselves as tourism … [Read more...] about Travel Nevada to Distribute $730,000 to Rural Nevada Groups to Promote Tourism
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Makers & Finders Partners with Chicanos Por La Causa to Launch Salsa Night
As part of a partnership for Hispanic Heritage Month, Makers & Finders will host a fundraiser for Chicanos Por La Causa during the kickoff of its Salsa Night Series Famous for its menu of inspired Latin cuisine, exceptional craft coffee, innovative cocktails and more, Makers & Finders is thrilled to announce it is officially launching a bi-weekly salsa … [Read more...] about Makers & Finders Partners with Chicanos Por La Causa to Launch Salsa Night
Culinary Union Statement: President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan
STATEMENT by Geoconda Argüello-Kline regarding President Biden’s COVID-19 action plan: Since March 2020, the Culinary Union has been fighting to protect hospitality workers and their families during the COVID-19 crisis. Over a year later, it’s clear that there has been no organization in Nevada that has done what the Culinary Union has done to protect workers, extend … [Read more...] about Culinary Union Statement: President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan
ICYMI: Southwest Carpenters Join Secretary Granholm to Discuss Building a Clean Energy Future
On the heels of the U.S. Senate passing the bipartisan infrastructure bill, Frank Hawk, COO of the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWRCC), joined a virtual discussion with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about building a clean energy future. "The Carpenters Union is part of the energy revolution — we've developed training programs to adapt to clean water, … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Southwest Carpenters Join Secretary Granholm to Discuss Building a Clean Energy Future
Amazon Invests More Than $6 Billion in Nevada, $530 Billion in U.S.
Providing data from its 2021 Economic Impact Report, Amazon created more than 21,000 jobs in Nevada, hiring more than 10,000 people in 2020 alone Amazon has announced findings from its 2021 U.S. Economic Impact Report, sharing that the company invested $6 billion in Nevada and $530 billion in the U.S., since 2010. Since beginning operations in the state in March 1999, Amazon … [Read more...] about Amazon Invests More Than $6 Billion in Nevada, $530 Billion in U.S.
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Announces Expansion of Transit Service Valley-Wide Beginning Aug. 8
Largest transit service area expansion in recent history includes new routes, extensions of existing routes, and introduction of RTC-OnDemand microtransit pilot Thanks to federal stimulus funding, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada has expanded and improved transit service throughout the valley, helping Southern Nevadans reconnect to … [Read more...] about Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Announces Expansion of Transit Service Valley-Wide Beginning Aug. 8
Las Vegas Fashion Council Christmas in July Drive with St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
The Las Vegas Fashion Council (LVFC), a non-profit entity, whose membership consists of fashion professionals, students, community leaders, philanthropists and organizations who wish to diversify the economy through the efforts of the fashion industry, continues to support the community. For the month of July, they are supporting St. Jude‘s Ranch for Children with … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Fashion Council Christmas in July Drive with St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
NBA Player Stephen Jackson to Host Community Food Donation Event for Local NonProfits, Press Conference 7/18 – 9am
Former NBA Player, Stephen Jackson, and the National Children's Campaign is helping to pack and provide 2 weeks of meal bags for local non-profits, Serving our Kids Foundation and Girls Athletic Leadership School to raise awareness of children experiencing hunger across the country and especially in Clark County. When: Sunday, July 18 Time: 7am - 11am (Food … [Read more...] about NBA Player Stephen Jackson to Host Community Food Donation Event for Local NonProfits, Press Conference 7/18 – 9am
PKWY Tavern Announces Two New Locations Coming Soon
Las Vegas’ neighborhood sports bar, PKWY Tavern, is pleased to announce the addition of two new locations set to open this summer. PKWY Volunteer, located at 511 Dale Ave. Henderson, NV, and PKWY Decatur, located at 4930 W Flamingo Rd, are part of a commitment by Fine Entertainment to expand the PKWY Tavern brand across southern Nevada. “We are proud to share the news of … [Read more...] about PKWY Tavern Announces Two New Locations Coming Soon
Searchlight Town Advisory Board Gives Unanimous Approval to Support Proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
Two gateway communities vote in favor of resolutions supporting land designation to conserve the and invigorate local economies. On June 9, with Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft in attendance, the Searchlight Town Advisory Board voted unanimously to provide a letter of support for the proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument. Searchlight joins Boulder City's town … [Read more...] about Searchlight Town Advisory Board Gives Unanimous Approval to Support Proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument