The Weekly / MAY 24 2022

MAY 24 2022 / ISSUE NO. 25 / ARCHIVE

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This Week's Top Stories

🚓 North Las Vegas Announces New Chief of Police and Assistant Chief

North Las Vegas City Manager Ryann Juden announced the appointment of Assistant Chief Jacqueline Gravatt as the City of North Las Vegas’ new Chief of Police, and the promotion of Captain Michael Harris to Assistant Chief of the North Las Vegas Police Department.

🏠 Nevada Affordable Housing Assistance Corporation Announces Additional $120 Million Funding for Homeowners in Need

The Nevada Affordable Housing Assistance Corporation (NAHAC) announced approximately $120 million additional funding to support the Nevada Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF). The Nevada HAF programs rolled out in November 2021 to help qualified homeowners with mortgage reinstatement and make mortgage payments while they are receiving unemployment.

🎤 Q&A: Treasure Island's Jason Soto on Talent Acquisition & Tourism Recovery

We interviewed Jason Soto, Talent Acquisition & Compensation Manager at Treasure Island Las Vegas, and asked him for his insights on tourism recovery and talent acquisition in the hospitality industry.

📊 Nevada Private Sector Employment Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Peak

Nevada's unemployment rate in April is 5.0%, unchanged from March and is down by 3.6% when compared to April 2021. Las Vegas employment increased by 1,900 jobs (0.2%) since March, an increase of 81,700 jobs (8.5%) since April 2021.

Startup Vegas Event at Town Square

We attended Startup Vegas' Level Up event at Town Square last week. The tech community in Las Vegas is booming!

Commercial Real Estate

• The Palms Apartments in Las Vegas Sold for $33 Million

Community

• The LVMPD Foundation Awarded 2022 Memorial Scholarships to 12 Students
• Henderson Chamber of Commerce and Foundation Raised $5,000 Funds for Local Robotics Clubs
• Henderson Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Reopening of Launchpad

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