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Vegas PBS, through its Vegas Virtual Online Education program and “American Graduate: Let’s Make it Happen” initiative, launched the Nevada Mentor Training Program. Made possible by a $15,000 grant from MGM Resorts Foundation, which was matched by NV Energy, the program provides mentorship training for up to 500 people who work with the Clark County School District’s “Reclaim Your Future” mentoring project. The goal is to help high school students who are in danger of dropping out and keep them in school.
Fifteen resorts operated by MGM Resorts International have earned Green Key ratings for environmental conservation. That beats the casino company’s previous record of 12 properties honored in 2010. The Green Key resorts include the Aria, Bellagio, Luxor, Excalibur, New York-New York, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, Circus Circus, MGM Grand, the Signature at MGM Grand, Vdara, MGM Grand Detroit, Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Miss., and Gold Strike in Tunica, Miss.
Verizon Wireless invested more than $80 million in Nevada in 2012 to expand network coverage and capacity for customers. The company’s in-state network investment now totals more than $750 million since 2000.
Old Dominion Freight Line relocated its Las Vegas service center to a larger, newly constructed facility. The 60-door terminal is located at 4550 E. Cheyenne Ave. and employs 43 people.
Bank of America in 2012 increased its small-business lending to $94.2 million, up 41 percent from $66.8 million in 2011.
Creel Printing was featured on the cover of February’s “Printing Impressions,” the printing industry’s most prestigious magazine. The company was recognized for its technological, manufacturing and marketing leadership. More than 20,000 businesses vie for a story each month. Creel in 2011 acquired Digital Lizard and now stands as one of the largest providers of digital print, cross-media marketing, mobile applications, 2-D barcoding and Internet-based solutions in the region.
LAKA Manicure Express, a nail bar known for 15-minute express manicures, has chosen Preferred Public Relations to handle public relations for its U.S. launch. LAKA has two locations in Las Vegas, at the Premium Outlets – South and Fashion Show Mall.