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Nevada AAPI Chamber of Commerce launched to help more minority-owned businesses
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – A brand new Nevada Asian American and Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce was launched as a statewide initiative to assist extra minority-owned companies, because the Silver State sees a booming Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian inhabitants.
In line with knowledge from the U.S. Census and Nevada Tomorrow, greater than 296,000 folks of AAPI descent now reside in Nevada.
“The explanation for the formation of the AAPI Chamber of Commerce is that we needed to have a extra inclusive chamber to embody the entire state of Nevada. We’re thought of the primary minority chamber for the state of Nevada. We have to be extra represented and be that voice that’s missing in our minority and Asian group,” mentioned Jennie Kim, who can also be on the Clark County AAPI Fee.
“We have to have extra illustration, extra language and translation companies, in order that we might help them thrive in Nevada. For many of us who’re born right here, they’ve an issue navigating the enterprise channels, not to mention for an immigrant or minority whose English just isn’t their first language. We want to assist them with that navigation in order that they’ll have a greater understanding and higher assets to help their enterprise. There’s assets to help them, and they’re included in that pursuit of American dream,” Kim mentioned.
The purpose is to assist small enterprise homeowners entry authorities loans which can be obtainable to each enterprise, and stroll them via the processes of licensing and certification.
There are hopes to create a “enterprise incubator” to assist Nevada-based companies create ideas, launch and thrive.
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevada State Police Highway Patrol are at the scene of a fatal crash just north of Searchlight, Nevada, near mile marker 35.
Highway Patrol initially responded to the crash at around 12:53 a.m. on Jan. 3, 2025.
The crash involved a female driver who was pronounced dead at the scene. Her car was rolled over.
U.S. 95 northbound at mile marker 35 is closed for an undetermined amount of time. U.S. northbound traffic can take State Route 164 to Nipton Road to avoid the closure.
Highway Patrol is asking for any information regarding this crash and about another possible vehicle that may have been involved.
If you have information, contact (775) 687-0400. You can also dial *NHP (*647) from a cell phone or Crime Stoppers of Nevada (702-385-5555).
A woman died in a car crash near Searchlight early Friday.
At 12:53 a.m, the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to the crash at northbound U.S. 95 and mile marker 35, just north of Searchlight, about 57 miles south of Las Vegas.
In a statement, NHP said the crash involved “a single vehicle that was involved in a roll-over crash. One adult female has been confirmed deceased on scene.”
NHP said U.S. 95 northbound at mile marker 35 will be closed for an undetermined time. U.S. 95 northbound traffic can take State Route 164 to Nipton Road to avoid the northbound closure.
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) -The Nevada State Police made 49 arrests for driving under the influence during a statewide enforcement effort during the New Year’s holiday.
NSP also issued 999 citations and and made 10 arrests on other charges, NSP said Tuesday.
The campaign began noon on Dec. 31 and ran through noon on New Year’s Day.
NSP stopped 1,358 drivers during the campaign.
“Troopers worked tirelessly to identify and remove impaired drivers, reinforcing the message that driving under the influence is not just a crime, it’s a gamble no one should take,” NSP said in a statement.
Copyright 2025 KOLO. All rights reserved.
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