TECHNOLOGY

Henderson Chamber workshop to help business owners avoid errors

Workshop based on two business books, presented by Preston Sumner HENDERSON, Nev. – As part of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s Roadmap to Success workshop series, Preston Sumner, president of…

Brothers see need for youth coding centers, fill void

Code Central teaches youth coding, programming as well as lifelong skills such as problem-solving, not giving up HENDERSON, Nev. – Oftentimes, the best ideas are born of necessity. Eric Mendelsohn,…

Technology the forefront of Henderson Chamber workshop

Roadmap to Success to guide local businesses through Eller’s expertise March 16 HENDERSON, Nev. – Chuck Eller of Cox Business will present “How Henderson is at the Forefront of Technology”…

Industry technology helps sheet metal workers move forward

Advances in software, tools improve efficiency, keep members working FAIRFAX, Va. – The sheet metal trade may be one of the oldest in the country, but modern technology propels it…

Henderson Chamber seeks professionals to volunteer for I CAN BE

Program introduces freshmen to careers, helps them plan classes to fit their goals HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking members of the business community to…

EPSCoR Nevada seeks businesses, wants to fund internships

EPSCoR Nevada to provide funding, businesses to provide internships LAS VEGAS – STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) jobs are growing at 1.7 times the rate of non-STEM jobs, the Department…

Program to introduce high schoolers to STEM career possibilities

Six-week program demystifies science, technology, engineering, math jobs beginning Oct. 16 LAS VEGAS – The Nevada System of Higher Education will host a STEM Careers Investigation Program (SCIP) at 4:30…

Sheet metal training center uses technology to reach apprentices

Local 58 in Syracuse uses plasma tables to DVD players to deliver knowledge FAIRFAX, Va. – For educators, reaching students can sometimes be a task of trial and error. Teachers struggle…

Science project to put Nevada on map for solar energy

Goal of Solar Nexus Project to develop solar panels that require less resources to maintain LAS VEGAS – If all goes as planned, by June 2018, Nevada scientists will have…

Online Fitting Input Tool allows for accessibility on the job site

FIT saves errors by allowing sheet metal workers to check measurements, angles, visually see the duct and fittings before ordering for fabrication FAIRFAX, Va. – Technology is pushing the sheet metal…