Season 4-Episode 05: Richard Derrick
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English - January 04, 2024 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBGovernment workforce development employment government education Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Richard Derrick, City Manager of the City of Henderson, joins the show today to share his hometown pride and insights into leading Henderson through the pandemic. A UNLV accounting graduate, he worked in the casino industry and the school district before joining the City of Henderson for the last 25 years dedicated to public service. He reflects on navigating economic challenges during COVID-19 and highlights the city's successful partnership with the private sector, exemplified by the outsourced convention center operation. As a lifelong learner, Derrick concludes that inspiring young people to embrace curiosity and continuous learning is the key to unlocking their potential.
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