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
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Karl Maisner Joins Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation Board to Support Local Child Abuse Victims and Their Families
Longtime Las Vegan is passionate about organization’s cause and aims to increase awareness and grow resources for its efforts Karl Maisner, president of Las Vegas-based KMJ, an award-winning design studio, was recently voted to the board of the Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation (CACF). Founded 20 years ago, KMJ plans, designs and develops client websites, apps, and … [Read more...] about Karl Maisner Joins Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation Board to Support Local Child Abuse Victims and Their Families
Boyd Gaming Donates More Than $180,000 Through ‘Wreaths and Trees of Hope’ Competitions
Boyd Gaming Corporation has announced that it donated more than $180,000 to non-profit organizations nationwide through the Company’s annual holiday competition, “Wreaths and Trees of Hope.” More than 160 non-profit organizations nationwide participated in the 2021 competition, decorating wreaths and trees that were displayed at 22 Boyd Gaming properties across the country. … [Read more...] about Boyd Gaming Donates More Than $180,000 Through ‘Wreaths and Trees of Hope’ Competitions
Real Estate Expert Shares Industry Knowledge to Offer Reassurance for Employers, Homeowners This Holiday Season
PIF Lending CEO gives insight into ERC Tax Credit, CARES Act forbearance options As the holiday season gets underway, real estate expert Andrew Leavitt, CEO of Pay It Forward (PIF) Lending, offers the gift of his industry knowledge to local employers, would-be homebuyers, and homeowners affected by the expiration of the CARES Act forbearance. Leavitt reminds employers … [Read more...] about Real Estate Expert Shares Industry Knowledge to Offer Reassurance for Employers, Homeowners This Holiday Season
Community Chef Thanksgiving Event for Caridad Gardens Residents at Hebron Village
Eleven local chefs will join together to prepare a special Thanksgiving meal for Caridad Gardens residents, which is a jobs program using gardening to reintegrate formerly homeless Veterans into the workforce. Each year, food enthusiast, comedian and writer, Jason Harris, organizes this special day with several returning participating Chefs to ensure that … [Read more...] about Community Chef Thanksgiving Event for Caridad Gardens Residents at Hebron Village
Cyndi Koester Promoted to Vice President of Portfolio Services at CAMCO of Nevada
Industry veteran will help oversee growing number of HOA communities transitioning away from developer control CAMCO (Complete Association Management Company) of Nevada recently announced the promotion of Cyndi Koester to Vice President of Portfolio Services. Koester previously served as Division Director of CAMCO’s portfolio division, a position she … [Read more...] about Cyndi Koester Promoted to Vice President of Portfolio Services at CAMCO of Nevada
CCIM October 2021 Luncheon – Lunch with the Mayors
Don’t miss out! Join Southern Nevada CCIM for Lunch with the #Mayors on Wednesday, October 27, 2021! 11:30 a.m | Registration & Networking Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Program Mayor Panel: Mayor John LeeNorth Las Vegas Mayor Debra MarchHenderson Mayor Carolyn GoodmanLas Vegas Moderator:Joe Brezney, Carrara Nevada Platinum Sponsor includes First American Title … [Read more...] about CCIM October 2021 Luncheon – Lunch with the Mayors
Dueling Axes Las Vegas at AREA15 Is Supporting the American Cancer Society to “Axe Out Cancer”
The modern axe-throwing and lounge featured attraction presents a new cocktail called "Pretty in Pink" for the month of October, with a portion of the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society to help fight breast cancer. For the month of October, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Dueling Axes at AREA15 will be honoring those affected by breast cancer with the … [Read more...] about Dueling Axes Las Vegas at AREA15 Is Supporting the American Cancer Society to “Axe Out Cancer”
Nevada Latino Bar Association to Host 2021 Inspira Awards October 27
US District Court Judge Gloria M. Navarro among those to be honored The Nevada Latino Bar Association plans to present its 2021 Inspira Awards at 5:30 p.m. on October 27, 2021, at The Doyle in Las Vegas. Formerly known as the Las Vegas Latino Bar Association, the group expanded in 2021 to include Latino attorneys and judges from across the state and was renamed the … [Read more...] about Nevada Latino Bar Association to Host 2021 Inspira Awards October 27
Las Vegas Raiders Tour Opportunity Village
This week, a Silver & Black contingent consisting of Las Vegas Raiders players, Alumni and staff toured Opportunity Village’s Engelstad campus and met with the organization’s patrons. During the visit the Raiders group gained insight on the various types of programming offered to those in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities including day … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Raiders Tour Opportunity Village