FEBRUARY 1
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Southern Nevada Forum-Higher Education Committee will meet 3:30-5 p.m. at the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite. 100. Participants have the opportunity to discuss concerns and needs as it relates to higher education in Nevada. The meetings are free and open to the public. Register online at tinyurl.com/h4qzg22. For more information, contact Paul Moradkhan, 702-586-3816 or email pmoradkhan@lvchamber.com.
FEBRUARY 3
Fennemore Craig Bob Maheu First Wednesday Lunch will feature guest speaker Van D. Hipp, an author and U.S. Army veteran. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Las Vegas Country Club, Rotunda Room, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive. Hipp will share his insights on how to identify and prevent terrorism. As chairman of American Defense International Inc., Hipp helps oversee the development of internal objectives, as well as business and public relations strategies for leading defense contractors, private companies, and academic research centers. Event fee is $30. Register online at tinyurl.com/zrv8n46. For more information, contact Joe Brown, Fennemore Craig P.C., 702-692-8000 or email lsoper@fclaw.com.
FEBRUARY 18
NAIOP Southern Nevada presents, “Who’s Behind the Curtains? Meet the Managers.” The panel of city and county managers will discuss their positions as managers of different locales within southern Nevada, the challenges and opportunities this year with new legislation in effect, and updates on upcoming projects such as Union Village, Faraday at Apex, the Lucky Dragon Casino and more. Registration, breakfast and networking begin at 7 a.m., followed by the program from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. at the Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. $25, members; $40, nonmembers. To register online, visit naiopnvevents.org/event-2129065.
FEBRUARY 27
Fisher & Phillips LLP and the city of Las Vegas are presenting the free seminar, “Lawfully Recruiting and Hiring the Right Employees.” Presented by Mark Ricciardi, managing partner of Fisher & Phillips LLP, and Chrystal Harry, human resources analyst for the City of Las Vegas, the seminar will focus on minimum wage and overtime laws and will be held 9 – 11 a.m. inside the Las Vegas City Hall Achievement Room, 495 S. Main St. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and attendees should check in at the City Hall reception desk. Pre-register online at laborlawyers.com/lawfully-recruiting-and-hiring-the-right-employees-3. This presentation is part of the Human Resources Academy, a series of free seminars aimed at helping local businesses deal with real-life workplace issues that have serious legal consequences. For more information, call 702-252-3131 or visit www.laborlawyers.com.