Fair and Balanced: The Role of Conservative Media

Lyle Brennan

The White House has been trying since Obama’s first term to silence dissent, targeting conservative media outlets and conservative commentators. Why? Because they seem to be the only ones asking the hard questions. Who else is asking what really happened at Benghazi and why four of our citizens were left there to die? Who else… [More...]

Nevada Executives Speak Out: Power Poll 2013

Nevada Executives Speak Out: Power Poll 2013

As the Silver State struggles to pull itself out of the worst recession many Nevadans have seen in their lifetime, executives are beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel. This year marks the eleventh annual Power Poll wherein Nevada Business Magazine asked executives throughout the state to speak up on issues… [More...]

See You in Court: Business Litigation in Nevada

Business Litigation in Nevada

Conventional wisdom says that when the recession hit in late 2007, lawsuits between businesses probably increased as companies tried everything to stay afloat, including collecting all debts owed and enforcing contractual agreements. But many attorneys working in litigation saw a decrease in lawsuits filed in most arenas. Instead, there was a rise in alternative dispute… [More...]

Industry Focus: Investment Firms

Round table Discussion: Nevada Investment Firms

Recently, executives representing various investment firms met at the Las Vegas offices of Snell and Wilmer to discuss the investment landscape and what the future of their industry could look like:

Randy Garcia, The Investment Council; David Dunn, Kingsbridge Private Wealth; Doug Nelson, TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc.; Joe Gatt, Financial Planning & Management Corp.; Staci Scharadin, Diamond Wealth Management; Michael Baumgardner, Edward Jones; Brian Loy, Sage Financial Advisors; Zac Redman, Snell & Wilmer [More...]

Technology: Wired Up and Ready to Go

Technology Sector in Nevada Growing

With so much of America looking hopefully to the future, the state of Nevada is building it today by taking all the right steps to become a global technology leader in the year ahead. The technology sector in Nevada “has changed so much in five years,” says Dave Archer, President and Chief Executive Officer of… [More...]

Housing Market: Honing in on Homes

Nevada Housing Market Improving

With increasing sales and home values, Nevada’s housing market shows signs of recovery and strength not seen in recent years. “We’re on a good path right now,” said Patti Kelley, president of the Nevada Association of Realtors (NAR), a group that provides services to its members and advocates for private property rights. “We’re pulling out… [More...]

March 2013: Around the State

Around-the-State: Nevada

Southern Nevada Regional Coalition Launches Southern Nevada Strong The Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition (SNRPC) has launched a large-scale regional project called Southern Nevada Strong. Between now and 2015, the project will conduct in-depth research and community engagement efforts to propose collaborative solutions to issues facing Southern Nevada. The project is funded by a $3.5… [More...]

Mark Estee: Campo

Mark Estee: Campo

Owner, Chef Reno How did you first get into your profession? I always knew I wanted to be a chef. Ever since high school and my summer job washing dishes, I loved the action of kitchens. I spent a fair amount of time working my way up the ladder. Early on I decided I wanted… [More...]

Shelly Egbert: Black Rock Mud Company

Shelly Egbert: Black Rock Mud Company

Co-Owner Gerlach How did you first get into your profession? I fell into it……literally! After many years of jumping into my family’s hot springs and feeling the cleansing and healing effects the rich, buttery mud had on my skin, I decided that this experience needed to be packaged for others to enjoy! What business advice would… [More...]

Robert DeMartino: Superior Health Solutions

Robert DeMartino: Superior Health Solutions

Clinic Director Henderson How did you first get into your profession? I was first introduced to natural healthcare after my own four-year struggle with chronic migraine headaches. I had been all over New York City from one medical specialist to another, but found no solution to my problems. It wasn’t until I found natural medicine… [More...]

Five Things to Think About When Considering a Payroll Service

Is it easy keeping up with approximately 400 legal and regulatory changes every year or making up to 268 tax calculations annually? Are routine administrative tasks preferable to servicing customers? It’s unlikely any business owner would answer “yes” to those questions. For most business owners, these issues are among the very last things they want… [More...]

Hold On to Your Wallet: Legislature Once Again Has Taxpayers Bracing for Another Hit

Hold On to Your Wallet: Legislature Once Again Has Taxpayers Bracing for Another Hit

No man’s life, liberty or property is safe while the legislature is in session,” Mark Twain famously said while covering the biennial mess in Carson City. Despite Twain’s warnings, Nevada lawmakers are meeting once again, for the 77th regular legislative session, and Nevada taxpayers are realizing, once again, that their property is not safe. That’s… [More...]

Office Summary: Fourth Quarter 2012

Nevada Office Real Estate Report: Fourth Quarter 2012

Las Vegas During the fourth quarter of 2012, the office sector witnessed a quarter-over-quarter increase in vacancy rate. The market-wide vacancy rate for the fourth quarter of 2012 was 25.3 percent, up 0.3 percentage points when compared to the prior quarter (Q3 2012). Over one-fourth of existing office space has now been vacant for five… [More...]

March 2013: Business Indicators

Business Indicators for Nevada

First estimates for fourth quarter 2012 show U.S. real GDP decreasing by an annualized rate of 0.1 percent. Private inventory investment, federal government spending, and exports made negative contributions. The reduction in federal government spending comes after a surge in defense spending during third quarter, as a response to possible sequestration. In addition, Europe’s problems… [More...]

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?

Six executives share their answers:

Daren Libonati • President/COO, Justice Entertainment Group; Lynn Rosenbach • Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Medical Associates; Dr. Andrew M. Cash • Orthopedic Surgeon, Desert Institute of Spine Care; Kimball S. Anderson • CEO, Southern Hills Hospital; Kirk Boylston • President, NAIOP Southern Nevada; Pat Taylor, CMCA • Board of Directors Secretary, Community Association Institute [More...]