FundNV, a for-profit pre-seed venture capital fund, launched its second round of investments that will ultimately invest $2 million in scalable, early-revenue Nevada-based startups. It will invest $100,000 per startup in at least 20 Nevada companies over the next 32 to 48 months, double the amount of the first round of investments that began in 2020 and funded 19 companies over four years. The investments will be matched by Nevada’s State Small Business Credit Initiative program, leading to a total of $4 million being invested in the state’s startup economy.
SR Construction, a general contractor, completed the construction of West Henderson Hospital in Henderson. The seven-story facility featuring 150 inpatient beds broke ground in March 2022 and opened for patients in December 2024. It features an ER with 36 bays, extensive cardiology services, radiology lab, pharmacy, inpatient dialysis, the Da Vinci V advanced robotic surgery system and a range of surgical services. The facility is planned for growth to 450 beds.
Pompey Entertainment announced a strategic merger with Hey Vegas TV. Together, these two entertainment entities will become Hey Media, a platform for artists and performers to reach global audiences through podcasts, original content, live-streamed events, print publications and other innovative media avenues.
The Downtown Vegas Alliance, a nonprofit organization that connects its members and downtown stakeholders to influence growth in the heart of Las Vegas, honored gaming icon Kenny Epstein, CEO and chairman of the El Cortez, with the Richard Worthington Legacy Award at the organization’s 16th anniversary celebration. The award, named after the organization’s founder and first board chair, signifies commitment to improving downtown Las Vegas; serving as a unifier and convener of people, ideas and business; and raising one’s voice as an advocate for the city. Epstein is the second recipient of the award. Mayor Carolyn Goodman was the inaugural winner.
The Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix Pit Building was recognized with the 2024 Best Project Award from Engineering News Record Southwest region in the Sports and Entertainment category. FEA Consulting Engineers provided mechanical, plumbing, low voltage, environmental and lighting services for general contractor, the Penta Building Group, and lead architect Klai Juba Wald Architecture + Interiors. The F1 Pit Building serves as the starting and ending point of the Las Vegas F1 Circuit and is where cars receive service throughout the race.
MDMeals, a Las Vegas-based online delivery service offering dietitian-approved meals curated for chronic health conditions, is now serving select states across the Western U.S.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has ranked Meadows Bank the 16th SBA 504 Lender nationwide for the fiscal year ending September 30. Additionally, the bank has been named the No. 1 SBA 504 Lender in Nevada and No. 2 in Utah for fiscal year 2024.
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