STOREY COUNTY/HENDERSON, Nev. – Google is assisting eight Nevada-based organizations across Henderson and Storey County, Nev. with over $275,000 in combined grant donations to support each organization’s initiatives to better serve communities across the Silver State. Made possible by Google's data center community grants program, Google helps aid eligible organizations and … [Read more...] about Google Provides over $275K in Grant Funding to Eight Nevada-Based Organizations
Google Donates $100,000 to Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful to Support and Enhance Education, Conservation Programs
RENO, Nev – Google has announced a donation of $100,000 to Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB), a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental preservation and community beautification. The donation will go towards supporting the organization's education programs which aim to raise awareness about the importance of sustainability and environmental … [Read more...] about Google Donates $100,000 to Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful to Support and Enhance Education, Conservation Programs
Google Hosts Internet Safety Event for Reno Youth at Pine Middle School
RENO, NV - More than 270 students at Pine Middle School attended Google’s “Online Safety Roadshow” today to learn how to be smart about the content they share online and best online safety practices. Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony spoke to students at the assembly and participated in interactive educational games. At the event, Google representatives talked about the … [Read more...] about Google Hosts Internet Safety Event for Reno Youth at Pine Middle School
Google Hosts Internet Safety Event for Reno Youth at Pine Middle School
RENO, NV - More than 270 students at Pine Middle School attended Google’s “Online Safety Roadshow” today to learn how to be smart about the content they share online and best online safety practices. Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony spoke to students at the assembly and participated in interactive educational games. At the event, Google representatives talked about the … [Read more...] about Google Hosts Internet Safety Event for Reno Youth at Pine Middle School
Rural Nevada Counseling Expands Mental Health Services With $100K Donation From Google
RENO, NEVADA (October 10, 2022) – Google is donating $100,000 to Rural Nevada Counseling in efforts to expand mental health services to populations in need in rural Northern Nevada. This donation is expected to help increase the number of clients served by 100% within the next year. “We are honored to help expand and provide the needed mental health resources to our rural … [Read more...] about Rural Nevada Counseling Expands Mental Health Services With $100K Donation From Google
Nevada Workforce Development Programs Expanding Thanks to Large Donation From Google
Combined $250,000 from tech company increases program access for Northern Nevada-based JOIN Inc. and ACE High School. Northern Nevada-based workforce development organizations—JOIN Inc. Training Nevadans for Careers and ACE High School—are expanding their programming and increasing access to their career development offerings thanks to a combined $250,000 donation from … [Read more...] about Nevada Workforce Development Programs Expanding Thanks to Large Donation From Google
Clark County School District Expanding Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program With $100,000 From Google
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Clark County School District (CCSD) is expanding their Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs thanks to a $100,000 donation from Google. “CTE programs are vital to creating economic diversification,” said Kate Franko, Google's Regional Head of Data Center Public Affairs. We’re proud to support educational opportunities for Clark County so all … [Read more...] about Clark County School District Expanding Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program With $100,000 From Google
Google Announces Plans to Invest Over $30 Million in Nevada This Year
Company Shares US Job Creation and Site Investment Plans for 2022 Henderson, Nev. – Google announced plans to invest over $30 million in Nevada in 2022 at an event held today with Senator Jacky Rosen and Google.org President Jacquelline Fuller at the company’s Henderson data center. Nationally, Google plans to invest approximately $9.5 billion in offices and data centers and … [Read more...] about Google Announces Plans to Invest Over $30 Million in Nevada This Year
Youth Outdoor Science Education Organization Sierra Nevada Journeys Expands STEM Enrichment Fund to Four Nevada Counties With Donation From Google
$50,000 donation from tech company helps STEM and outdoor education organization to elementary schools in Northwest Nevada counties RENO, Nev. — Sierra Nevada Journeys (SNJ), a Northern Nevada-based organization focused on delivering science education programs to youth in order to develop critical thinking skills, is expanding their STEM Enrichment Fund to offer programming … [Read more...] about Youth Outdoor Science Education Organization Sierra Nevada Journeys Expands STEM Enrichment Fund to Four Nevada Counties With Donation From Google
Three Square Food Bank and The Just One Project Expanding Food Security Programs in Southern Nevada Thanks to Donation from Google
Combined $150,000 donation from tech company helps food bank further develop support programs through food LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Three Square Food Bank, Nevada's food bank in Southern Nevada and The Just One Project, Nevada's largest mobile food pantry based in Southern Nevada, are expanding their food insecurity programs with the help of a combined $150,000 donation from … [Read more...] about Three Square Food Bank and The Just One Project Expanding Food Security Programs in Southern Nevada Thanks to Donation from Google
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada Delivers 300,000 Meals Through Mobile Harvest Program With $100,000 in Support From Google
Donation from tech company helps food bank deliver fresh nutritious produce to low-income families RENO, Nev.— The Food Bank of Northern Nevada (FBNN), a food provider for families in need across northern Nevada, will deliver 300,000 meals through its direct service program—Mobile Harvest—thanks to a $100,000 donation from Google. Every day hundreds of thousands of … [Read more...] about The Food Bank of Northern Nevada Delivers 300,000 Meals Through Mobile Harvest Program With $100,000 in Support From Google
Google Donates 100 Hotspot Devices to Students in Need at the University of Nevada, Reno
Twenty-seven percent of undergraduate student respondents and 12% of graduate student respondents at the University of Nevada, Reno reported experiencing “poor or terrible” internet access in a remote working and learning survey given to campus last spring. Many students are still working and learning part time via virtual modalities, making a strong internet connection … [Read more...] about Google Donates 100 Hotspot Devices to Students in Need at the University of Nevada, Reno
Around the StateOctober 2020
GOED Approves Tax Abatements for Companies The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board of Directors has approved abatements for Lithium Nevada Corp. and Google that are expected to result in $1.1 billion in investments, the creation of 163 permanent jobs and 5,300 construction jobs. Google was approved for a 2 percent sales tax abatement for 20 years, … [Read more...] about Around the State
Google Announces Three New Tech Skill Certificates on Coursera, Offers 100,000 Scholarships for Enrolled Jobseekers
Today, Google announced three new Google Career Certificates in high-growth, high-paying fields, adding to the IT Support Professional (IT Cert) and Automation with Python Certificates that have helped break barriers for underserved groups to enter the tech workforce. Part of the Grow with Google economic opportunity initiative, the certificates will be available on the online … [Read more...] about Google Announces Three New Tech Skill Certificates on Coursera, Offers 100,000 Scholarships for Enrolled Jobseekers
Economic ForecastBuilding on Nevada’s Strong Economy
As Governor Steve Sisolak looks at the state’s strong economic performance at the dawn of a new decade, he sees it well-positioned to make investments that will create jobs and wealth for years to come. Top economists expect Nevada’s strong performance will continue into the New Year and that optimism, Sisolak says, creates an opportunity to address long-term economic … [Read more...] about Economic Forecast