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Top Tech Awards: Community Exemplary Award, Ronald Hillock, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020
Imagine being one of only eight surgeons in the world using an advanced technology to change people’s lives. For Ronald Hillock, MD, this is a reality.
The Notes: Nov. 16, 2020
Monday, Nov. 16, 2020
In the Notes: W. West Allen, Brad Spires, NAIOP Southern Nevada, Nevada Public Health Association, Linda Gonzales, Amalie Zinsser and more ...
The Notes: Philanthropy, Nov. 9, 2020
Monday, Nov. 9, 2020
In the Notes: Jamie Thalgott, Cure 4 The Kids, Credit One Bank, NV Energy, HopeLink of Southern Nevada and more ...
The Notes: Nov. 2, 2020
Monday, Nov. 2, 2020
In the Notes: Nevada State College, Karen Marben, Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, Brandon Rizk, Penta Building Group, Vox Agency, SR Construction and more ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: Safest Subcontractor of the Year, KHS&S Contractors
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
Safety is a core value at KHS&S Contractors, as demonstrated by consistent risk innovation, comprehensive training available to all employees, leadership support, and the role modeling ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: Diverse Supplier/Professional Service Firm of the Year, Trinity Land Surveying
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
Opened in 2012, Trinity Land Surveying is a certified Woman Owned Small Business (WBE/WOSB) and signatory with the International Union of Operating Engineers ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: J.A. Tiberti Spirit Award, Keith Mantis, Fasteners Inc.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
Longtime industry leader Keith Mantis founded and was the principal owner of Fasteners Inc. A true entrepreneur with a tireless work ethic, Mantis started San Diego Fasteners ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: Member Company of the Year, Fasteners Inc.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
Fasteners Inc. has been a proud member of the NCA since 1993 and has made a concerted effort to increase its presence and role within the organization. Fasteners has actively ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: Building Project of the Year ($15-$30 million), Paccar Parts Distribution Center, Martin-Harris Construction
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
The PACCAR Parts Distribution Center in North Las Vegas, completed by Martin-Harris Construction, sits on 18 acres and consists of a 253,000-square-foot distribution area ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: Diverse Subcontractor of the Year, Live Electric
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
As a diverse business itself, Live Electric makes a calculated effort to buy from, contract with and collaborate with other diverse business enterprises—using 20% diverse ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: Diverse General Contractor of the Year, KOR Building Group
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
Construction-industry veteran Rebecca Fountain founded general contracting firm KOR Building Group in 2013 with a focus on residential renovations, government contracting, hotel ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: Member of the Year, Ashley Herndon, Bergelectric Corp.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
Ashley Herndon has been a member of NCA for seven years and serves on the Ambassadors and Construction Leadership Council committees. As a member of ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: Professional Service Firm of the Year, Grand Canyon Development Partners
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
In 2009, Grand Canyon Development Partners moved its headquarters from Arizona to Las Vegas, and rebranded and restructured into a full-service real estate development ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: Safest General Contractor of the Year, Martin-Harris Construction
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
From its laborers to project managers, Martin-Harris Construction fosters a company culture focused on safety. MHC has been committed to keeping ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: Building Project of the Year (over $30 million), Caesars Forum Convention Center, The Penta Building Group
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
Caesars Forum Convention Center, constructed by The PENTA Building Group, is a 550,000 square-foot LEED Gold Certified conference ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: Civil Project of the Year, U.S. 95 Realignment Project Goldfield, NV, Ames Construction
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
The U.S. 95 Realignment Project near Goldfield, Nevada, was completed by Ames Construction to realign 2.5 miles of the existing highway in preparation of the Gemfield Mine ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: Subcontractor of the Year, M.J. Dean Construction
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
Since 1989, M.J. Dean Construction, Inc. has provided an integrated source of consulting, cost analysis, construction, operations and project management services for major ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: Supplier of the Year, Pilot Thomas Logistics
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
ilot Thomas Logistics, formerly Haycock Petroleum, has been part Nevada’s development for the past 58 years. Currently serving 31 states, Nevada remains ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: Building Project of the Year (under $15 million), Veterans Village Proud Mary Fogerty Container Home Project, Builders United
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
The proudest moment of the past year for Builders United was opening The Proud Mary Fogerty Container Home Project by Veterans Village. The project ...
Contractor of the Year Awards: General Contractor of the Year, The Penta Building Group
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
The PENTA Building Group was founded 20 years ago in Las Vegas and has grown into a nationally recognized contractor, serving communities ...
The Notes: Oct. 19, 2020
Monday, Oct. 19, 2020
In the Notes: Dignity Health, April Wilson, Betty Reiff, Lee Steinhauer, Gayle Novak, All in Aviation, Amy Riley and more ...
The Notes: Oct. 5, 2020
Monday, Oct. 5, 2020
In the Notes: Dr. Alexander Mylavarapu, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Howard & Howard, Solomon, Dwiggins and Freer, John Rodriguez, Michelle Sanders and more ...
The Notes: Sept. 28, 2020
Monday, Sept. 28, 2020
In the Notes: Laura Perkins, Maureen Schafer, KO Knudnon Academy of the Arts, Karen Sierra-Hughes, Justine Clay, Blaine Preston and more ...
Planet Hollywood to reopen Oct. 8 in Las Vegas
Friday, Sept. 25, 2020
The gaming floor of the Caesars Entertainment property will be open daily, and the hotel will accommodate guests Thursdays-Sundays.
People on the Move: Sept. 21, 2020
Monday, Sept. 21, 2020
In the Notes: Candida Wadsworth, Daniel Mathis, David Marlon, George Hempe, Jake McClelland, Paul Selberg, Verna Mandez, J. Brin Gibson and more ...
Angel Awards: Cultural Advocate of the Year, Joshua Levine, CEO & Founder, Fired Up Management and Art Director, Area15
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020
You won’t meet someone more energized about their work and enriching the lives of others than Joshua Levine. The wonderful world of art has ...
Angel Awards: Humanitarian of the Year, Jon Ponder, Founder & CEO, Hope for Prisoners
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020
Jon Ponder’s experience with the justice system started when he was first arrested at 12 years old. After multiple incarcerations over the years and faced with a 23-year sentence ...
Angel Awards: Philanthropic Business (public) of the Year, The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas Sands
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020
From the outside, the Venetian is a tribute to the famed city of Venice, Italy. But on the inside, it’s a representation of the heart of those who work and give to ...
Angel Awards: Volunteer of the Year, Courtney Kaplan, Advocate for Life, Nevada Donor Network
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020
Turning an extremely personal experience into a lifelong dedication to helping others is the truest sense of advocacy – and exactly what ...
Angel Awards: Nonprofit of the Year, Vegas PBS
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020
As a member-supported public television service, Vegas PBS has always focused on its mission to provide educational content through award-winning children’s programming, such as the ...
Angel Awards: Foundation of the Year, The Engelstad Foundation
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020
What began as way to honor the legacy and philanthropic heart of the family patriarch, Ralph Engelstad, has become a long-standing and respected presence in our community ...
Angel Awards: Philanthropic Business (private) of the Year, Polar Shades Sun Control
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020
When a global health pandemic hit the community Polar Shades Sun Control has served for 25 years, it didn’t hesitate to quickly pivot its business operation to meet the needs of that community ...
The Notes: Sept. 14, 2020
Monday, Sept. 14, 2020
In the Notes: Dowling Aaron, Fennemore Craig, Tisha Black, James Wadhams, Trosper Public Relations, NuSpine Chiropractic, Acoustic Design Systems and more ...
The Notes: Philanthropy, Sept. 7, 2020
Monday, Sept. 7, 2020
In the Notes: Project 150, ISA Foundation, Rogers Foundation, Adam Kutner & Associates, Folded Flag Foundation, Create a Change and more ...
The Notes: Aug. 31, 2020
Monday, Aug. 31, 2020
In the Notes: Nevada State Bank, University Gateway, Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada, Jeffrey Murawsky, TRU Development Company and more ...
People on the Move: Aug. 24, 2020
Monday, Aug. 24, 2020
In the Notes: Dr. Kang Choi, Desert Radiology, William Hornbuckle, Shane Allor, Todd Ingalsbee, Mike Charlton and more ...
The Notes: Aug. 10, 2020
Monday, Aug. 10, 2020
In the Notes: Las Vegas Philharmonic, Loving Hearts Adoption Services, Jeremy Green, Deanna Jaskolski, Monica Cortez, Robert Tarter and more ...
The Notes: Aug. 3, 2020
Monday, Aug. 3, 2020
In the Notes: Lisa Song Sutton, Marianna Hunnicutt, Greg Chesser, Janet Quintero and more ...
People on the Move: July 27, 2020
Monday, July 27, 2020
In the Notes: All In Aviation, Caesars Entertainment Corporation, Don Vito’s, Silverado Steak House, Howard & Howard, SCE Credit Union, Olympia Lazar and more ...
The Notes: July 20, 2020
Monday, July 20, 2020
In the Notes: Halley Turner, Cassie Catania-Hsu, Joseph Ferreira, Molly Malloy, Stacey Lei, Emma Phillips and more ...
The Notes: Philanthropy, July 13, 2020
Monday, July 13, 2020
In the Notes: Curaleaf Nevada, Massage Envy, College of Southern Nevada, Nevada Women’s Philanthropy, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, Commercial Real Estate Women Las Vegas and more ...
40 Under 40 Alumni: Bobby Reynolds
Monday, July 13, 2020
Bobby Reynolds is a former honoree of VEGAS INC's 40 Under 40 awards. We caught up with him ...
People on the Move: July 6, 2020
Monday, July 6, 2020
In the Notes: Dr. Julian Hardman, Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Lynda Mathis, Lucia Mathis, Dr. Jessica Caldwell, Dr. Pedro “Joe” Greer Jr. and more ...
People on the Move: June 29, 2020
Monday, June 29, 2020
In the Notes: Kenneth McBurney, Valley Hospital, Brock Patchin, Krista McFarling-Kelly, Jeantyl Norze, Desert Radiology and more ...
Amazon hiring 1,000 full-time workers for Henderson facility
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Amazon is accepting applications for more than 1,000 full-time positions for its new fulfillment center near Bruner Avenue and Bermuda Road in west Henderson
The Notes: June 22, 2020
Monday, June 22, 2020
In the Notes: Dakyung Lee, NDL Group, Adam Petersen, Karla Loria, City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department, Lilnetra Grady and more ...
How to support Black-owned businesses in Southern Nevada
Friday, June 19, 2020
It’s always a great idea to support Black-owned businesses, but this month marks an especially critical time to do so, with the national push against racial inequalities gaining momentum and liberation celebration day Juneteenth on the calendar (June 19). Additionally, many Black-owned businesses have been hit especially hard by the recent pandemic shutdown.
Women Inspiring Nevada: Chelle Adams, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Thursday, June 18, 2020
A financial power player with an extremely versatile background and broad industry experience who is inspired by the hard work and dedication shown by her parents, Chelle Adams now champions others in their ...
Women Inspiring Nevada: Cami Christensen, Westgate Las Vegas
Thursday, June 18, 2020
A travel aficionado and hospitality veteran with a devotion to serving her local community, Cami Christensen now forges a path less traveled for women along the tourism corridor, taking pride ...
Women Inspiring Nevada: Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth, M.D., Touro University Nevada
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Rebecca Edgeworth is a doctor with a clinical mind and a community heart, who is steadfast in her mission to help those with limited access to health care. She now engages students not only in ...