Vegas Business Digest

City of Henderson hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on the 7.5-mile Boulder Highway construction project, from Wagon Wheel Drive to Tulip Falls Drive. The overall goals of this project include increase corridor safety for all users, support multi-modal transportation options, spur development along the corridor, and conservation. https://lnkd.in/gUyY8q96

Ovation Co announced a new senior affordable housing community in northwest part of the Las Vegas valley. The new $78 million project will create 276 housing units, including 38 standalone tiny homes and 238 apartments for low-income seniors. Clark County City of Las Vegas Nevada Housing Division https://lnkd.in/gyBBE4pU

SOLARIS, a new community focused on energy efficiency, is opening this Saturday, May 11th near Russell Road and I-215. The community has 84 homes available, ranging from 1,183 to 1,739 square feet and begin at $339,990. Homebuyers have the option of two- or three-story homes offering two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and may included upgrades. Additionally, SOLARIS homebuyers have access to a dog park, pool and on-site EV chargers. Touchstone Living https://lnkd.in/g7gdxS9C

Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas announces its Women Build & Brunch on May 11. This annual event unites women from Southern Nevada to support and participate in backyard beautifications and living spaces. Habitat’s 120th?and 121st?homes will be this year’s projects as they near completion. https://lnkd.in/dwC_dryr

Having grown up in the construction and development industry, Michael Nigro has established a reputation for constructing quality retail, commercial, hospitality, reconstruction, and medical projects throughout the Las Vegas Valley for over 25 years. Established by his father Edward M. Nigro in 1979, Nigro Construction, Inc. has proven its success as a second-generation company dedicated to providing quality and innovation in construction. https://lnkd.in/dRBmgrr3

The city of Las Vegas is looking for public input for designing the future of Historic Westside. In 2023, the city was awarded a grant form the Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial to create a Historic Westside Design Guidebook to support development in revitalizing areas. An informational session will be held on Wednesday, April 24th, from 6-7 p.m. at the Historic Westside School (330 W. Washington Ave.). All are welcome to attend. This will be the first of several input sessions to occur throughout 2024. https://lnkd.in/g-4tW-_r

Women's History Spotlight: Denette Suddeth, Regional President and Head of Commercial Banking of PNC Bank in Nevada Denette Suddeth joined PNC in November 2021, bringing 25 years of banking experience to the regional president position, as well as deep ties across Nevada. During her banking career, she has led diverse teams focused on public and privately held middle market companies, as well as gaming and the gaming equipment manufacturer industries. She has been an active member of Women’s Leadership Councils and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion committees. Suddeth earned a BS degree in Managerial Finance at UNLV Lee Business School. https://lnkd.in/gNJWeBSP

Crocs opened its new distribution center in North Las Vegas yesterday. The new 1-million-square-foot distribution center will serve as the primary warehouse for shipping HEYDUDE shoes nationwide. City of North Las Vegas https://lnkd.in/gpuaehsR

The Las Vegas Rotary Club donated $10,000 to Green Our Planet’s “Hydro Connect” program to install a hydroponics program at Kermit R. Booker Elementary School. https://lnkd.in/ggPkhBvn

Smith’s Food and Drug will hold?a?hiring event on Thursday, March 14, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for 60 Logistics Warehouse Team Members?at its new North Las Vegas Distribution Center. https://lnkd.in/gXy7QCvw