Mesquite Regional Business Report
Mesquite Regional Business Inc. (MRBI) is required to periodically report to the Mesquite City Council on its activities and achievements. George Gault, CEO of MRBI, had a smile on his face when he...
View ArticleVVWD director Smith gives farewell blast
Virgin Valley Water District (VVWD) director Bubba Smith once again, and perhaps for the last time, aired his belief in a staff conspiracy against golf courses and general dishonesty. Smith told MLN...
View ArticleNot everything is coming up roses
The Mesquite Chamber Luncheon held on Wednesday, May 11 was sponsored by the Mesquite Local News and featured two speakers, Dave Zeleniak and Stephanie Frehner, Operations Manager for the paper....
View ArticleMesquite Chamber of Commerce to Hold a Ribbon Cutting at Anytime Fitness
Open to the Public Mesquite Chamber of Commerce is holding a Ribbon Cutting for our new member, Anytime Fitness. It will be held Thursday, May 26th at 5:15 PM. Mayor Litman will be there to help cut...
View ArticlePalms golf course for sale, not closing
“Yes, the Palms golf course is for sale but no, we’re not closing it,” Anthony Toti, CEO of Mesquite Gaming told the Mesquite Local News on Thursday. Toti said there wasn’t a specific reason for...
View ArticleVolunteers support projects to help the community
Mesquite is a city known for having a strong group of community volunteers. In that tradition meet Maggie Calhoun, MarDee Harper and Brandy Jenkins who volunteer with Mesquite Regional Opportunity Fund...
View ArticlePost Office issues new stamps honoring military Service Cross Medals
NEW YORK CITY — On Monday, May 30, the national day of remembrance for those who died while serving their nation, the U.S. Postal Service honored military service members who have been awarded one of...
View ArticleVVWD approves new well on Pioneer Blvd
The board of directors of the Virgin Valley Water District (VVWD) approved a new well location, a new insurance company and tabled until next meeting a discussion of a controversial memo by director...
View ArticleOverton Power District No. 5 communications improvements
The City of Mesquite Fire Chief Kash Christopher and Emergency Management Coordinator Spencer Lewis instructed a two-hour Web EOC training class to the Overton Power District No. 5 staff at the...
View ArticleMesquite Works and Salvation Army both denied workforce training money
In a Workforce Connections Programs committee meeting Wednesday morning, June 15, held in Las Vegas, it was revealed that neither Mesquite Works (MW) nor the Salvation Army (SA) would be awarded any...
View ArticleSecond Farmers Market bringing in more vendors
For nearly a year, Mesquite has patiently waited for a Farmers Market to come to Mesquite Plaza and the first one proved so successful that organizer Chris Reif has already signed on more vendors for...
View ArticleMesquite Works moving forward despite grant rejection
In a meeting of the Mesquite Works (MW) Board on June 15, it was unanimously decided by those in attendance that the dream of the Mesquite Works program would find a way to stay alive and flourish to...
View ArticleVVWD board acts on Ramaker charges
The board of the Virgin Valley Water District (VVWD) agreed on one issue at their June 20 meeting: director Sandra Ramaker should have brought her budget concerns up during the public meetings and not...
View ArticleYou can still file and suspend Social Security benefits
Social Security Technical Expert in Las Vegas, NV You probably heard that changes in the law now affect the way you file for certain benefits. These changes place limits on when voluntary suspension...
View ArticleExit 118 nears completion
Even though the original completion date has passed, the new I-15 Exit 118 interchange is nearing completion with a grand opening set for July 21. “The construction crews will start paving the bridge...
View ArticleMRBI employment ad marks changing of the guard
From its birth in 2012 through infancy and now bordering on adulthood, Mesquite Regional Business, Inc. (MRBI) has had one steady hand at the helm, George Gault. Now, an employment ad seeking a new...
View ArticlePublic to get first look at medical marijuana dispensary
The public will get its first look at Mesquite’s only medical marijuana dispensary on July 29 just prior to its official opening according to Keith Capurro, Chief Executive Officer of Deep Roots...
View ArticleMesquite Gaming Names New Director of Golf
Mesquite Gaming, owner of Virgin River Hotel/Casino/Bingo and Casablanca Resort-Casino-Golf-Spa, announced its newest Director of Golf, Brian Wursten. In his role, Wursten will oversee the daily...
View ArticleVVWD to appoint new board member
Virgin Valley Water District board chair Nephi Julien declared the board position held by Bubba Smith as vacant at the district’s July 19 meeting. The action was required as Smith did not submit a...
View ArticleSW Gas requests more response from community
According to the State of Nevada, the population of Mesquite is based at 18,262 with an additional 5,000 snowbirds during the winter months as shown on the MesquiteMeansBusiness.com website. As of July...
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