Employee charges most likely in New Mexico, Washington, D.C., Nevada, Alabama and California NEW YORK - A new study of employment practices litigation by Hiscox, the global specialist insurer, found New Mexico, Washington, D.C., Nevada, Alabama and California as the top states (or district) for employee lawsuit risk in the U.S. Businesses in these markets face a … [Read more...] about Hiscox Study Reveals States with Highest Employee Lawsuit Risk
Archives for October 2015
Nevada’s School Voucher Program Apparently Too Much of a Good Thing
When SB 302, commonly known as the Nevada School Voucher Program, was passed earlier this year by the Nevada legislature, it was widely praised as a step in the right direction for Nevada’s oft criticized education system. Allowing parents greater freedom of choice and students opportunities with private schools can only be positive for a state that, for a multitude of reasons, … [Read more...] about Nevada’s School Voucher Program Apparently Too Much of a Good Thing
Homeland Security and Defense in the Silver State
Regardless of what a grumpy traveler delayed by airport checkpoints may tell you, Homeland Security provides an important framework that ensures that key elements of Nevada’s economy continue to thrive. During the first seven months of this year, approximately 11.5 million people came through security checkpoints on their way to board flights at McCarran International … [Read more...] about Homeland Security and Defense in the Silver State
Minority Owned Challenges & Successes
The backbone of the U.S. economy has traditionally been composed of millions of small businesses that are owned and managed by entrepreneurs who savor being their own boss. As the economy inches its way to recovery, that same hard scrabble independence remains a driving force behind numbers that indicate some sectors of the financial world might be getting better all across the … [Read more...] about Minority Owned Challenges & Successes
NAIOP Strong
By relying on the strong foundation formed by its members, and finding new ways to serve those members, NAIOP Southern Nevada has come out of the economic downturn stronger than ever. The premier association for commercial real estate professionals, NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, offers educational and networking opportunities, and also serves as … [Read more...] about NAIOP Strong
Industry Focus: Education
With new legislation affecting Nevada’s educational system, leaders in the industry are adjusting to new funding, accountability measures and changing demographics. All agree that new efforts must be put in place to raise awareness of the value of quality education, as well as the state’s academic improvements. Recently, these leaders met at the Las Vegas offices of City … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Export-Import Bank: Driving Economic Growth in the Private Sector
There is a perpetual debate in Congress over how to grow the economy. While everyone agrees that we need to grow the private sector, a small but increasingly powerful group in Congress is saying that the government has no role in promoting economic development. The majority of Democrats and Republicans however agree that Congress should level the playing field to help small … [Read more...] about Export-Import Bank: Driving Economic Growth in the Private Sector
L. Christopher Rose, Esq.: Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little
Attorney/Shareholder Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little https://www.juww.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I became interested in law because my father was a police officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police department for 30 years. From a young age I thought I would be a criminal prosecutor. The year before law school I decided to become a civil … [Read more...] about L. Christopher Rose, Esq.: Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little
Scott Madison: Network Services Solutions
President and Founder Network Services Solutions https://www.networkservicesolution.com/ What do you want your legacy to be? That our team builds a voice and data services company that delivers service at the highest level while accelerating the deployment of broadband to healthcare providers, educators and entire communities. If you could be any fictional character … [Read more...] about Scott Madison: Network Services Solutions
Patrick Hughes: Cannery Casino & Hotel
Vice President and General Manager Cannery Casino and Hotel https://www.cannerycasino.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I “fell” into the business when Ireland was in a depression in the late 1980’s. I started dealing poker in Dublin, Ireland then moved to England where I trained as a professional croupier. What would you want your legacy to … [Read more...] about Patrick Hughes: Cannery Casino & Hotel
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Cultivating a New Industry in Nevada
Seeking to benefit from the anticipated, widespread commercial use of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) nationwide, Nevadans have been working diligently to cultivate an industry around this type of aircraft. Integration of unmanned aerial vehicles into the U.S. would create more than 100,000 jobs and have an economic impact of $82 billion nationally by 2025, estimated the … [Read more...] about Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Cultivating a New Industry in Nevada
The Issue of Land: A Key Discussion for Nevada’s Future
As Presidential candidates make their way to Nevada, the economy will undoubtedly be among their talking points, and in the West, the future of the economy has much to do with land. The issue of land ownership is perhaps nowhere more important than in Nevada, which is overwhelmingly hogtied by the federal government. Holding title to over 81 percent of Nevada land, the … [Read more...] about The Issue of Land: A Key Discussion for Nevada’s Future
Red Report: October 2015
E Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 4750 N. Lamb Blvd., 89115 BUYER Bixby Land Company SELLER Pamida Realty, LLC DETAILS 180,000 SF; $15.1 million APN 140-05-111-005 SELLER’S REP Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 3045 N. Lamb Blvd., 89115 BUYER Robbie Auto, Inc. SELLER Talmer West Bank DETAILS 10,646 SF; $970,000 APN … [Read more...] about Red Report: October 2015
Commercial Retail Summary: Second Quarter 2015
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley Anchored Retail vacancy rate remained unchanged at 11.9 percent in the second quarter. At the end of Q2, vacancy rates ranged from 9.2 percent in Power Centers to 13.2 percent in Neighborhood Centers. The second quarter ends two consecutive quarters of increasing vacancy rates. With the retail market near the 10 percent stabilized rate and … [Read more...] about Commercial Retail Summary: Second Quarter 2015
Business Indicators: October 2015
The “second” estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2015 indicates an annualized rate increase of 3.7 percent, which is a significant upward revision from the advance estimate of 2.3 percent. The Bureau of Economic Analysis stated that second-quarter increases in real GDP mostly reflected strong consumer spending. More generally, personal … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: October 2015