Three Square Food Bank has announced that the food distribution at Eastside Cannery (5255 Boulder Highway), in partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation, has been extended through Friday, Dec. 17. The site will be closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 in observance of the holidays. Food assistance is available at dozens of sites across the valley. Locations and times are … [Read more...] about Three Square Food Bank’s Food Distribution Site at Eastside Cannery Extends through December
Economy
Anniversaries Abound on the Fergusons City Block December 11
Fergusons Downtown celebrates two years and Vegas Test Kitchen celebrates one year with a day-long birthday bash full of food, music, shopping and more On December 11, 2021, the Fergusons City Block will come alive to celebrate not only the 2nd anniversary of opening its doors and the 1st anniversary of its incubator restaurant, Vegas Test Kitchen, … [Read more...] about Anniversaries Abound on the Fergusons City Block December 11
The City of North Las Vegas Invites Small Businesses to the Small Business Connector
NLV Connector a one-stop resource for small business owners and entrepreneurs to start or grow your business Just in time for Small Business Saturday, the City of North Las Vegas is encouraging entrepreneurs and small business owners to contact the Small Business Connector at North Las Vegas City Hall to receive assistance in launching or growing a business in … [Read more...] about The City of North Las Vegas Invites Small Businesses to the Small Business Connector
Santana and Mayor Debra March Place “PEACE” Bench with Homeowner and Habitat for Humanity
On Tuesday, House of Blues headliner Carlos Santana was joined by Henderson Mayor Debra March as they visited the home of Reuben Nieves, a homeowner through the Habitat for Humanity program. The group came together to unveil the placement of a PEACE-designed bench in Reuben’s front yard. The “PEACE” bench is part of a series of benches that local artist Justin Lepper of … [Read more...] about Santana and Mayor Debra March Place “PEACE” Bench with Homeowner and Habitat for Humanity
Dida Clifton, Founder of TheOfficeSquad, Honored in the Entrepreneur Category for NAWBO’s 2021 Women of Distinction Awards
The Southern Nevada chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) honored TheOfficeSquad Founder Dida Clifton with a 2021 Women of Distinction Award in the Entrepreneur category. The awards event was held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. The local NAWBO chapter is one of 60 nationwide and grants Women … [Read more...] about Dida Clifton, Founder of TheOfficeSquad, Honored in the Entrepreneur Category for NAWBO’s 2021 Women of Distinction Awards
City of North Las Vegas Unveils First-Of-Its Kind Small Business Connector to Help Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers
NLV Connector will provide free guidance and resources to community for post-COVID recovery and growth The City of North Las Vegas will open an innovative, first-of-its-kind Small Business Connector to help businesses launch and expand, to provide low-cost loans to entrepreneurs and to connect job seekers with employers. This innovative one-stop shop will be … [Read more...] about City of North Las Vegas Unveils First-Of-Its Kind Small Business Connector to Help Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers
Travel Nevada to Distribute $730,000 to Rural Nevada Groups to Promote Tourism
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
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