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SPHERE LAUNCHES "SPHERE XO STUDENT DESIGN CHALLENGE" A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY MARKING THE FIRST TIME MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL SEE THEIR ART FEATURED ON THE EXOSPHERE

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today announced the inaugural Sphere XO Student Design Challenge – a first-of-its-kind partnership with the greater Las Vegas community that for the very first time, gives select members of the general public the opportunity to see their art featured on the Exosphere. The Sphere XO Student Design Challenge is a collaboration between Sphere and the Clark County School District (CCSD) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) that will provide more than 100,000 Clark County-based students with an unprecedented opportunity to create art for the Exosphere. Eight student winners ranging from elementary school through college will be chosen by a combination of voting by the general public on thesphere.com, and selected by professional artists who have designed for the Exosphere, including Refik Anadol and Michela Picchi. The Sphere XO Student Design Challenge, which will kick off this month, will be themed around the 4th of July, with winning students' artwork debuting on the Exosphere on July 4, 2024, which will also mark the one-year anniversary of the first illumination of the Exosphere. In addition, winning high school and UNLV students will receive a $10,000 educational scholarship from Sphere. Winning elementary and middle school students will earn a $10,000 donation from Sphere for their school's art program to further art education in public schools, as well as tickets for their entire school to attend The Sphere Experience this Fall.

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  • In addition, winning high school and UNLV students will receive a $10,000 educational scholarship from Sphere.
  • "Sphere XO Student Design Challenge is an opportunity for us to engage Las Vegas students by introducing them to Sphere's technology, and meaningfully give back to the community by inspiring its future."
  • With Sphere's XO Student Design Challenge, our students get to explore innovation through art via hands-on learning."
  • The largest LED screen on Earth, the Exosphere consists of approximately 1.2 million LED pucks, spaced eight inches apart.

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Breaks Ground on New 40,000 sq. ft. West Las Vegas Library

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Today, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District announced that the West Las Library’s role in the community is expanding with a new 41,178 square-foot, state-of-the-art branch.

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  • Today, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District announced that the West Las Library’s role in the community is expanding with a new 41,178 square-foot, state-of-the-art branch.
  • To meet the needs of this culturally diverse community, the new West Las Vegas Library is more than doubling its current size.
  • “The Library District is investing in our community’s future by building this beautiful, new West Las Vegas Library,” Goodman said.
  • For more information about the West Las Vegas Library, including architectural renderings of the new West Las Vegas Library, the history of the library branch in the community and more, visit https://legacy.lvccld.org/WestLVLibrary/ .

AWIS Announces New Nevada Chapter

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is pleased to announce that another chapter has been established to serve the state of Nevada.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is pleased to announce that another chapter has been established to serve the state of Nevada.
  • Brock says, “Our chapter is incredibly diverse which allows us to tap into a wealth of knowledge and experience.
  • If you are interested in learning more about the AWIS Nevada Chapter, please visit www.awisnevada.org , email [email protected] , or follow @AWISNevada on social media.
  • In addition to scholarships, AWIS provides career resources, and professional development, as well as networking, mentoring, and volunteer opportunities to build leadership skills.

Aging Wellness Spring Expo Celebrates the Review-Journal Live Well Speaker Series and Active Lifestyles at South Point Hotel Casino & Spa

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nevada's largest Aging Wellness Expo for active adults 50+ returns for the first seasonal event of the year. The Expo, powered by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and presented by Optum - Nevada, heads to South Point on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 9 AM. to 3 PM. Access to health, financial, and home improvement companies and countless resources are free for attendees. Early bird arrivals can enjoy coffee and breakfast rolls and, in the afternoon, sample healthy snacks.

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  • The Expo, powered by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and presented by Optum - Nevada, heads to South Point on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 9 AM.
  • The Medicine on the Move vehicle visits locations throughout the state, providing patients and health plan members easy access to care.
  • Other topics in the Live Well series feature "A Mindset to Live 100 years or More" with long-life Era™ motivational speaker Marla Letizia.
  • Also, follow Aging Wellness on the Review-Journal's Facebook page for news and information on 50+ active lifestyles.

UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Students Reveal Top Three Trends from Specialty Food Association 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association hosted eight graduate students and three professors from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), William F. Harrah College of Hospitality during the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association hosted eight graduate students and three professors from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), William F. Harrah College of Hospitality during the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show.
  • Featuring more than 1,000 companies and thousands of products from around the world, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) Winter Fancy Food Show ran from January 21-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
  • The Winter Fancy Food Show Junior Trendspotters identified three top trends exemplified by many exhibitors at the Show.
  • The SFA 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show Junior Trendspotter Panel was composed of nine UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality participants, under the guidance of Professor Lema and Seyhmus Baloglu, Ph.D.

Alliant Credit Union Partners with EveryoneOn and Visa to Bring Digital Equity to The Big Game

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to bridge the digital divide, Alliant Credit Union, Visa and EveryoneOn, along with Nevada Partners, open The Community Access Lab in Las Vegas' Westside. This initiative is a part of Visa's Super Bowl Giveback Program. The initiative aims to enhance community residents' digital and financial literacy and foster Westside entrepreneurship.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to bridge the digital divide, Alliant Credit Union, Visa and EveryoneOn, along with Nevada Partners, open The Community Access Lab in Las Vegas' Westside.
  • "Digital Equity is the heartbeat of our success at Alliant Credit Union.
  • Our Foundation's mission is to provide reliable digital access resources to underserved communities," said Dennis Devine, CEO of Alliant Credit Union.
  • The Community Access Lab will meaningfully advance Alliant's and Visa's mutual social impact goals by supporting digital equity and inclusion in Las Vegas.

SEVENTH ANNUAL "VINCENT COUNTRY SAFE ZONE ACTIVITY DAY" THEMED DREAM BIGGER, ACHIEVE GREATER HELD AT MATT KELLY ELEMENTARY DURING SUPER BOWL LVIII WEEK IN LAS VEGAS, NV

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, NFL legend and executive Troy Vincent, Sr. and his wife, Tommi A. Vincent, a renowned chef, podcast host, and philanthropist, hosted their seventh annual "Vincent Country Safe Zone Activity Day," a Love Thy Neighbor Community Development and Opportunity Corporation, at Matt Kelly Elementary School in Las Vegas, NV during Super Bowl LVIII Week.

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  • As part of the day-long activities, Cigna Healthcare provided game stations for the children including a skills challenge and cornhole.
  • Tommi A. Vincent, co-founder of Vincent Country stated, "We host Vincent Country Safe Zone Activity Day during Super Bowl Week to provide a haven and full day of activities, fun, and empowerment for elementary school students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade.
  • "We identify a school near the Super Bowl activities to bring excitement and to create a personal experience to an elementary school that is under-resourced and underserved.
  • This year, we were delighted to truly make a positive impact on the students and staff at Matt Kelly Elementary School."

Jason Palmer's Democratic Presidential Campaign Gains Momentum in Nevada

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrat Jason Palmer, competing in the 2024 Nevada presidential primary, is experiencing a surge in momentum as he campaigns across the state ahead of the February 6th election.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrat Jason Palmer, competing in the 2024 Nevada presidential primary, is experiencing a surge in momentum as he campaigns across the state ahead of the February 6th election.
  • At 52 years old, Palmer stands out as among the youngest Democratic candidates on the Nevada ballot, offering a fresh perspective based on his experience as an entrepreneur and a businessman.
  • Palmer's campaign in Nevada has received consistently positive feedback from voters and local leaders eager to send a powerful message to Washington signaling their strong desire for meaningful change, execution expertise, and visionary leadership.
  • Beyond Las Vegas, Palmer also met with the Red Rock Democrats and the Rural Nevada Democratic Caucus, where he shared his vision for a progressive and inclusive America.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS PREPARE FOR ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP ON HELLAS' MATRIX HELIX® TURF SYSTEM

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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The Chiefs continue to demonstrate that "practice makes perfect," and Hellas is proud to be the choice provider of the practice field turf system for the Kansas City Chiefs at the Griffon Indoor Sports Complex.

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  • The Chiefs continue to demonstrate that "practice makes perfect," and Hellas is proud to be the choice provider of the practice field turf system for the Kansas City Chiefs at the Griffon Indoor Sports Complex.
  • Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center features the same Matrix Helix® monofilament turf system as the Chiefs' practice field.
  • Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker has always enjoyed kicking the football on Matrix Helix turf stating, "It almost feels like you're kicking on grass."
  • The Matrix Helix monofilament turf system the Chiefs practice on can also be found at 12 other NFL team practice facilities and five NFL stadiums.

Non-Gaming Offerings Crucial for Casinos to Attract New Demographics, Build Loyalty: LaneTerralever Study

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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PHOENIX, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LaneTerralever, a full-service marketing and customer experience agency with a division focused on casino, hospitality and entertainment destination brands, today released its new study, 2024 Casino Player Trends Report: How Non-Gaming Activities Are Transforming Casinos. The study, conducted in partnership with Anthony F. Lucas, professor at UNLV's College of Hospitality, measured the opinions of respondents ages 21-75 on various non-gaming offerings of both local and destination casinos and how they impact their loyalty to the properties they choose.

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  • While still significant, those numbers were smaller for older demographics, including 65.3% of Boomers and 76.1% of Gen X reporting non-gaming offerings had a significant impact.
  • Restaurants/bars were the top non-gaming activity mentioned for local casinos at 40.9%, followed by live entertainment at 23.2% and hotel amenities at 16%.
  • Notably, 70% of casino-goers say non-gaming offerings are more important when they visit with family and friends.
  • When asked which destination casino brand has the best non-gaming offerings, 21.1% chose Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.