Extension offers webinar, online town hall for small businesses

Besides needing funds available for small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, small business owners need additional support and guidance, as well as opportunities to talk with other small business owners. University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering virtual question-and-answer “Coping With COVID-19 Town Halls” for small businesses every Wednesday and webinars on specific topics for small businesses every Friday.

GridLiance announces executive promotions

GridLiance, an independent electric transmission utility company, has announced several executive promotions, naming Justin Campbell executive vice president and chief development officer, Alison Zimlich executive vice president and chief financial officer, Michael Landgraf vice president for corporate development and president of GridLiance West and Joe Loner vice president for finance and treasurer.

NSHE offers security tips for virtual collaborations

The Nevada System of Higher Education has released a list of virtual collaboration tools security tips, hoping that people who are using virtual collaboration tools such as Zoom, Teams and GoToMeeting to share video, audio and screen content will protect themselves.

Walmart accelerates rollout of new Express Delivery service

Walmart on Thursday announced Express Delivery, a new service that delivers more items from the store than ever before to customers’ doors in less than two hours.

Nevada auto dealerships make donations for health workers

In an effort to help support the state’s healthcare workers and first responders, the Nevada Franchised Auto Dealers Association and its southern chapter, Southern Nevada Franchised New Car &Truck Dealer Association, have donated a combined $100,000 to the state’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund.

More waivers issued to ease care for Medicare, Medicaid patients

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Thursday issued another round of sweeping regulatory waivers and rule changes to deliver expanded care to the nation’s seniors and provide flexibility to the health care system as America reopens from the COVID-19 pandemic.

NDOT names McInerney communications director

Nevada Department of Transportation Director Kristina Swallow on Monday announced the appointment of Ryan McInerney to serve as communications director for the department, effective May 5.

IRS announces application period for new LITC grants

The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the application period for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic grants for calendar year 2021 will run from April 30 to June 16, 2020.

Nathan Adelson Hospice, August Services team up

Nathan Adelson Hospice on Monday announced a new partnership that enhances their delivery of care in Pahrump.

Nevada National Guard sets up virus testing sites

The Nevada National Guard is preparing to set up a drive-through community-based collection site Tuesday at the Orleans Hotel and Casino parking garage in support of the Southern Nevada Health District, in addition to mobile collection stations in the Quad County region.

School district announces it will be closed until May 15

The Nye County School District announced Friday that all district buildings and facilities will remain closed through May 15, in compliance with Gov. Steve Sisolak’s most recent Stay at Home directive.

State’s unemployment claims rise 7.7% over previous week

Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation shows initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled 42,541 for the week ending April 25, up 7.7 percent over last week and the fifth highest weekly total in state history. Nevada has met the thresholds required to trigger extended benefits.