Lexicon Bank, Southern Nevada's premier community-focused business bank, proudly celebrates its 5th anniversary today. Founded in 2019, Lexicon Bank has become a vital part of the local economy, providing unparalleled concierge banking services and demonstrating a steadfast commitment to the community. A Vision RealizedLexicon Bank was established with a clear mission: to be … [Read more...] about Lexicon Bank Celebrates 5th Anniversary – Marks 5 Years of Community-Centered Banking in Southern Nevada
Pandemic
Blues, Baby! Baby’s Bounty Annual Gala Set for October 14
Event at Moon will Support Nevada’s Only Consistent Diaper Bank Resource and Programs to Give Nevada Babies and Their Families a Good Start Baby’s Bounty, Nevada’s only consistent diaper bank resource and one of Las Vegas’s most impactful nonprofits, will hold its annual fundraising gala on October 14th at 6PM. Set at Moon, at Palms Casino Resort, the event will support … [Read more...] about Blues, Baby! Baby’s Bounty Annual Gala Set for October 14
Over 1,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Take Part in Landslide Union Elections in one of the Biggest Organizing Drives in Recent History
Workers say they are forming their union to advocate for good jobs and quality care so seniors and people with disabilities get the services they urgently need In one of the biggest organizing drives in recent history, over 1,000 Nevada home care workers have already voted or are taking part in landslide union elections at multiple employers. Workers say they are forming … [Read more...] about Over 1,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Take Part in Landslide Union Elections in one of the Biggest Organizing Drives in Recent History
Vegas PBS Holds First Workforce Education Graduation Ceremony
The Luncheon Celebrated the Accomplishments of Over 200 Students Vegas PBS recently held its inaugural Workforce Education Graduation Luncheon on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino. The ceremony recognized over 200 graduates of the Workforce Education program. Debra Solt, Director of Workforce Education at Vegas PBS, delivered remarks along … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Holds First Workforce Education Graduation Ceremony
Three Square Food Bank Announces Las Vegas Restaurant Week Results, Benefiting Food-Insecure Southern Nevadans
Las Vegas Restaurant Week Breaks Pre-Pandemic Numbers with Support of Culinary Community and Thousands of Patrons Three Square Food Bank announced today a total of $221,449 was raised during Las Vegas Restaurant Week, equating to 664,347 meals, which will be provided for more than 274,000 food-insecure valley residents. More than 6 million meals have been provided for … [Read more...] about Three Square Food Bank Announces Las Vegas Restaurant Week Results, Benefiting Food-Insecure Southern Nevadans
The Ever-Changing Face of Las Vegas
It was one of the most famous casino resorts of its day and became the haunt of every top celebrity in the 1950s and 60s. But the news that The Tropicana is to be destroyed to make way for something new was not met with universal dismay. There is nothing Vegas loves more than a demolition, after all. The Trop, as it is lovingly known, was once the most expensive casino ever … [Read more...] about The Ever-Changing Face of Las Vegas
Nevada Home Care Workers Win Historic $16 Minimum Wage and Major Funding Increase to Ensure Quality Care
Through organizing their union, workers were empowered to lead the fight for the increases, which will help solve the workforce shortage crisis so the rapidly-aging population and people with disabilities get the services they urgently need Minimum wage will be life-changing for the state’s 13,000 home care workers, whose pay has been stagnant at around $11 an hour for over … [Read more...] about Nevada Home Care Workers Win Historic $16 Minimum Wage and Major Funding Increase to Ensure Quality Care
Healthcare Workers at HCA’s Sunrise, MountainView and Southern Hills Hospitals Win Major Tentative Agreement that Ensures Retention, Recruitment and Recognition of Staff to Protect Quality Patient Care
Frontline nurses and healthcare workers at Sunrise, MountainView and Southern Hills Hospitals, all owned by HCA Healthcare, have won a major tentative agreement for a union contract that would help ensure retention, recruitment and recognition of staff to protect quality patient care. Dozens of workers from the three facilities held a spirited rally in front of Sunrise … [Read more...] about Healthcare Workers at HCA’s Sunrise, MountainView and Southern Hills Hospitals Win Major Tentative Agreement that Ensures Retention, Recruitment and Recognition of Staff to Protect Quality Patient Care
The Need for Non-Traditional Education in Nevada Keeps Growing
While the narrative is that some kids "fail" at school, the reality is that the traditional classroom can fail struggling students. This is the conclusion that many parents, students, and educators in Nevada are reaching after witnessing the struggles taking place in classrooms around the state. The rigidity of the standard classroom makes learning difficult for some … [Read more...] about The Need for Non-Traditional Education in Nevada Keeps Growing
How Did Vegas Survive the Pandemic?
We all thought that the internet and the online casino sector was the end of Vegas as we knew it. Instead, the online gaming sector has simply made Vegas and all that it offers of bigger interest to the serious casino gamers out there. It’s still the place that many want to visit… and much more than simply a bucket list item. What happened during the pandemic With less … [Read more...] about How Did Vegas Survive the Pandemic?