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11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving from the Porter team!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Porter team!

10/31/2021

Happy Birthday Nevada!

Happy Birthday Nevada!

07/04/2021

Happy 4th of July from the Porter Team!

Happy 4th of July from the Porter Team!

06/21/2021

Later this morning, Stephanie Walker from our team will be joining NAIOP Northern Nevada for Lands Bill 101. We are looking forward to a great discussion!

Don’t forget to join us TOMORROW, June 21st at 10 am for our Lands Bill discussion with Marcus and Stephanie, who will be joining us virtually from Washington DC!

#naiop #naiopnnv #nevada #northernnevada #landsbill #nevadalandsbill #commercialrealestate #realestate #nevadarealestate

06/18/2021

In an act of bipartisanship - this week Congress made history by nearly unanimously voting for a Juneteenth federal holiday,
observed today for 2021.

Juneteenth memorializes June 19, 1865 when the last slaves in America were freed in Texas.

Celebrate liberty! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

In an act of bipartisanship - this week Congress made history by nearly unanimously voting for a Juneteenth federal holiday,
observed today for 2021.

Juneteenth memorializes June 19, 1865 when the last slaves in America were freed in Texas.

Celebrate liberty! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/15/2021

Happy Flag Day from the Porter team!

Happy Flag Day from the Porter team!

05/11/2021

We spent a great morning with UniqueSource Products & Services at their virtual conference discussing what to expect coming out of Capitol Hill during coming months.

We spent a great morning with UniqueSource Products & Services at their virtual conference discussing what to expect coming out of Capitol Hill during coming months.

05/03/2021

Porter Group is excited to have been featured in Bloomberg Government's Top-Performing Lobbying Firms, for the second year in a row.

Porter Group is excited to have been featured in Bloomberg Government's Top-Performing Lobbying Firms, for the second year in a row.

04/23/2021

We’ve had a great morning visiting virtually with Congressional staff and municipalities in order to discuss working together on federal lands legislation.

Interested in learning more about the Northern Nevada Economic Rescue Coalition? Reach out to Stephanie Walker at [email protected]

We’ve had a great morning visiting virtually with Congressional staff and municipalities in order to discuss working together on federal lands legislation.

Interested in learning more about the Northern Nevada Economic Rescue Coalition? Reach out to Stephanie Walker at [email protected]

04/13/2021

The State of Travel and Tourism During COVID

We are looking forward to seeing Sen. Jacky Rosen Chair the Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion's hearing: The State of Travel and Tourism During COVID. She will be joined by Mr. Steve Hill, CEO and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

Please use the link below to watch at 3:00pm ET/12:00pm PT today.

https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/4/the-state-of-travel-and-tourism-during-covid

WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Chair of the Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion, will convene a hearing titled, “The State of Travel and Tourism During COVID,” at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. This hearing will examine the economic impacts of the CO...

03/31/2021

Please join us virtually for the naming of the Major General Robert T. Herbert Center Naming Ceremony

02/23/2021

Known as Philip “Reid” when he was a slave to the chief sculptor of the Statue of Freedom (Clark Mills), Reed forged the bronze sculpture as a slave alongside paid artisans until 1862 when he was freed just one year before the completion of the Statue of Freedom which was the first bronze statue ever to be cast in America.

Reed was not only one of few contributors to the statue, without him it would have cost a lot more to construct. Putting aside the large issue of his owed wages, when the mold arrived to America from Italy, it’s creator refused to instruct the American forgers/sculptors how to break apart the mold unless they gave him a significant pay raise. Reed managed to figure out the puzzle and pully system without help from the artist therefor expediting the work and cutting down the costs.

Philip Reed’s work sits on top of one of the most important buildings in the world and is a true American icon.

Known as Philip “Reid” when he was a slave to the chief sculptor of the Statue of Freedom (Clark Mills), Reed forged the bronze sculpture as a slave alongside paid artisans until 1862 when he was freed just one year before the completion of the Statue of Freedom which was the first bronze statue ever to be cast in America.

Reed was not only one of few contributors to the statue, without him it would have cost a lot more to construct. Putting aside the large issue of his owed wages, when the mold arrived to America from Italy, it’s creator refused to instruct the American forgers/sculptors how to break apart the mold unless they gave him a significant pay raise. Reed managed to figure out the puzzle and pully system without help from the artist therefor expediting the work and cutting down the costs.

Philip Reed’s work sits on top of one of the most important buildings in the world and is a true American icon.

02/18/2021

Hydeia was diagnosed with HIV at the age of five years old and has worked her entire life to reduce stigmas, open conversations and grow federal research and health care spending for HIV and AIDS.

At the age of 12, Hydeia addressed the Republican National Convention where she said “I am the future and I have aids” sparking a national conversation about the disparate impact of HIV/AIDs on the black community in America and across the globe.

At age 36, Hydeia is one of the most influential health and disease research advocates in the country.

Hydeia was diagnosed with HIV at the age of five years old and has worked her entire life to reduce stigmas, open conversations and grow federal research and health care spending for HIV and AIDS.

At the age of 12, Hydeia addressed the Republican National Convention where she said “I am the future and I have aids” sparking a national conversation about the disparate impact of HIV/AIDs on the black community in America and across the globe.

At age 36, Hydeia is one of the most influential health and disease research advocates in the country.

02/10/2021

Like it or not - 24 hour cable news is a huge part of politics today. Bernard Shaw and CNN pioneered the format and brought us the kind of journalism that makes its own headlines; famously changing presidential debates forever with his controversial, tough personal questioning. He changed the way Americans receive - and perceive - news forever.

Like it or not - 24 hour cable news is a huge part of politics today. Bernard Shaw and CNN pioneered the format and brought us the kind of journalism that makes its own headlines; famously changing presidential debates forever with his controversial, tough personal questioning. He changed the way Americans receive - and perceive - news forever.

02/01/2021

Celebrate Black History with us:

Senator Hiram Revels (R-MS) served the remainder of the term of a confederate Senator who defected alongside Jefferson Davis. He was instrumental in US reconstruction and desegregating educational institutions and opportunities.

Celebrate Black History with us:

Senator Hiram Revels (R-MS) served the remainder of the term of a confederate Senator who defected alongside Jefferson Davis. He was instrumental in US reconstruction and desegregating educational institutions and opportunities.

01/18/2021

As eyes across the world are focused on the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, we remember it only contains statues of American figures so important they changed the fabric of the nation.

As eyes across the world are focused on the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, we remember it only contains statues of American figures so important they changed the fabric of the nation.

01/12/2021

12/29/2020

FOX5 Las Vegas

In case you missed it - FOX5 Las Vegas featured our very own Stephanie Walker’s comments from yesterday's Vegas Chamber webinar in their story on the recent coronavirus response stimulus package.

Congress approved a stimulus package today that could help the struggling live entertainment industry in Las Vegas. FOX5's Enzo Marino reports: https://bit.ly/2WUzE6m

12/28/2020

Vegas Chamber

Join us in 20 minutes as Chris Porter and Stephanie Walker participate in a virtual panel with the Vegas Chamber regarding the most recent COVID-19 Stimulus Relief Package. Sign-up through the Vegas Chamber below.

Happy post-holiday weekend! Remember to join us today at 10a for a free webinar on the new COVID-19 Relief Stimulus Package. Find out what it means to you with CEO Mary Beth Sewald & an expert panel. Register now: https://bit.ly/3h9IWoo

12/24/2020

To our friends near and far, please know that not a day had gone by this year without thoughts and prayers for your safety, security and prosperity. Please have a joyous holiday with your friends and loved ones as we all look forward with optimism to 2021.

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving from the Porter team

11/13/2020

Vegas Chamber

Congressman Porter is joining the Vegas Chamber this morning to discuss 2020 election results. Please use the link below to tune in.

11/10/2020

Porter Group VP Stephanie Walker will be moderating a panel regarding the VA Rule of Two and the AbilityOne Program in just a few minutes. Please use the link below to watch at 1pm ET/10am PT.

https://zoom.us/j/98074716726?pwd=Njg3YitYL0w5TzhwWWdSMnA3M2lTZz0

10/31/2020

Happy Nevada Day from the whole Porter team! #battleborn #homemeansnevada

10/21/2020

Congressman Porter is looking forward to joining NAIOP Southern Nevada to discuss Recovery & Resiliency in Southern Nevada during a virtual breakfast at 8:00am PT tomorrow. Please sign up at the link below to join.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6_1jJbMRROiEEqttT_cWXg

10/07/2020

Making a Case for a Legislative Fix for the Wire Act Dilemma

At 11:00am ET/8:00am PT this morning Congressman Porter will be joining other industry leaders in discussing the Wire Act - link below to tune in!

All industry eyes have been on the legal maneuverings related to the Wire Act for the past few years as the restrictions continue to keep the industry from meeting its full online potential. By November, the elections will be behind us and a new Congress ...

10/05/2020

We love our teachers, including those at the collegiate level. Thank you for all you do, Nevada System of Higher Education! Happy #WorldTeachersDay.

10/03/2020

Wonderful program on IndyFest by the Nevada Independent today including a special interview with Sen. Harry Reid Senator Harry Reid by Jon Ralston

09/25/2020

No words can express our sadness as we say goodbye to Sean Higgins. Sean is not only father to Connor, Porter Group member, but also a close personal friend to all of us at Porter Group. We will truly miss his loyal friendship, his unleashed passion for life, and his generous heart. No doubt Sean is already working the room in heaven and lobbying the angels. Sending our thoughts, prayers, and love to Lynn, Connor, Samantha, and the entire family.

09/17/2020

Congressman Porter introducing Congressman Mark Amodei who is addressing COVID-19 funding and other important issues to Nevada. #dcinlv

09/17/2020

Amy Klobuchar joins the Vegas Chamber to discuss leadership on tourism and trade. #DCINLV

09/16/2020

Congressman Porter gives an update on the political atmosphere, underlining the need for the Vegas Chamber’s excellent advocacy efforts.

09/16/2020

#DCinLV Keynote Address with Mary Beth Sewald, President and CEO of the Vegas Chamber - Congressman Jon Porter, President and CEO of Porter Group and national pollster and political commentator Frank Luntz.

09/15/2020

Kicking off #dcinLV with Congressman Porter moderating the question and answer session featuring key note speaker Molly Ball.

09/15/2020

Vegas Chamber

Successful first day of #DCinLV end-capped with a fantastic Welcome Reception at Wynn Las Vegas.

Special thanks to our sponsors Cox, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Boyd Gaming Corporation, Cragin & Pike, Frequency Pictures, LLC, Nevada Resort Association, Nevada State Bank, NV Energy, Porter Group & UNLV Executive MBA for their support of the Washington, D.C. Virtual Fly-in 👏