At this point, it’s been the topic of several news articles, commentaries and has become a point of contention between Governor Sandoval and Attorney General Adam Laxalt. What, you may ask, could cause so much fuss? Just a little bird known as the Greater Sage-grouse. If you aren’t familiar with the bird and it’s relation to Nevada, I suggest you get up to speed quickly as this … [Read more...] about A Little Birdie Told Me… The Danger of Sage-grouse in Nevada
Archives for December 2015
Giving Back
Corporate giving is not static and unchanging, but rather an evolving process dependent on economic realities for companies that choose to give back to the communities in which they’re doing business. “It’s a concept of partnership,” said Michael Brown, executive director and vice president of corporate affairs, Barrick North America. “We’re in the mining business, but we’re … [Read more...] about Giving Back
Workforce Issues
As Nevada claims the distinction of having the highest private sector job growth in the country, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), decision makers are focusing on how the Silver State can best respond to workforce needs in an ever changing and diverse economy. “The economy is diversifying based on the economic development … [Read more...] about Workforce Issues
Report Card Shows which Lawmakers Stood up for Taxpayers: Only 20 of 63 Kept their Commitments to Taxpayers
It’s easy for elected officials to pay lip service to how well they’re doing and talk about their achievements but, just as in school, report cards show the world what actually happened. To that end, the Nevada Policy Research Institute (NPRI) has just released its 2015 Legislative Review & Report Card, which includes a narrative overview of the session and scores every … [Read more...] about Report Card Shows which Lawmakers Stood up for Taxpayers: Only 20 of 63 Kept their Commitments to Taxpayers
Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate in Nevada is recovering from a tough recession. Brokers agree that the industry has improved, but some markets are clearly bouncing back more quickly than others. Recently, commercial real estate experts met at the Las Vegas Law Offices of Snell & Wilmer to discuss the factors affecting the overall health of the industry in the Silver State. Connie … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate
Congress Can Minimize Damage of President’s Deal with Iran
Passions about the President’s deal with Iran run high for Nevadans and those across our country. Since the deal was announced in July 2015, hundreds of Nevadans wrote me letters, called my offices, and spoke with me face-to-face, urging me and my colleagues to reject the deal. Like the majority of Nevadans, I oppose the President’s nuclear agreement with Iran and was … [Read more...] about Congress Can Minimize Damage of President’s Deal with Iran
Protecting Your Business
Whether dealing with intangible threats from a murky cyber world or those closer to home such as litigious employees, business owners need to be protected on a myriad of fronts. While many threats that businesses face today are not new, there is a growing faction of creative criminals looking to attack companies through electronic vulnerabilities. As part of the Business First … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Business
Around the State: December 2015
Republic Services Opens Largest Residential Recycling Center in North America Republic Services, Inc. has recently opened a new residential recycling center that is both the largest and smartest of its kind. The center is capable of processing two million pounds of material per day or 70 tons per hour and is expected to double recycling capacity in Southern Nevada. The … [Read more...] about Around the State: December 2015
Cultural shifts: Changes to Nevada’s workplaces
With a continually changing workforce, employers and managers can’t ignore that multigenerational and multicultural workforces are the norm. This mindset will help prepare businesses to be successful through 2020 and beyond. The first question every employer will want to ask themselves when it comes to their business is, “How are we preparing for a generationally and … [Read more...] about Cultural shifts: Changes to Nevada’s workplaces
Telecom Technology Advances Transform How Nevada Does Business
A Southern Nevada-based radiology practice of more than 60 physicians with numerous offices uses a custom-designed network linking all locations, including the physicians’ homes, in order to read films there any time of the day or night when on call. The technical arrangement demands an ultra high-speed connection. Cox Communications, a broadband communications and … [Read more...] about Telecom Technology Advances Transform How Nevada Does Business
Red Report: December 2015
E Sale, Office ADDRESS 1380 E. Sahara Ave. & 2408 Pardee Pl., 89104 BUYER Consulting Advisors of Nevada, LLC SELLER Rusty Croissant, LLC DETAILS 5,540 SF; $650,000 APN 162-02-410-116 & 162-02-410-117 BUYER’S REP Amy Kyzykyan of Realty One Group SELLER’S REP Matt Feustel of Virtus Commercial Sale, Retail ADDRESS 1100 E. Charleston Blvd., 89104 BUYER Ten15 … [Read more...] about Red Report: December 2015
Office Summary: Third Quarter 2015
Southern Nevada Las Vegas Valley “spec office” vacancy rates during Q3, 2015 declined 0.3 points to 21.3 percent from Q2, 2015. Compared to Q3, 2014, the office vacancy rate is down 0.3 points, from 21.6 percent. Q3’s vacancy rate-decline means that the Valley’s office market has been improving for seven of the last eight quarters. Vacancy rates ranged from 15.2 percent for … [Read more...] about Office Summary: Third Quarter 2015
Business Indicators: December 2015
The first estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2015 reports a 1.5 percent annualized growth rate, a 61 percent decline from the second quarter. Despite modest growth, the Bureau of Economic Analysis stated that U.S. domestic consumption, which accounts for about two-thirds of real GDP, remained strong. More specifically, personal … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: December 2015
What Changes do you Expect 2016 to Bring for Nevada?
“Nevada should expect continued economic strengthening, especially from new construction developments, a rise in our national education ranking, massive turnover in the Legislature and legalized recreational marijuana in 2016.” Erica Harvey | Director of Operations, Radman Hospitality “2016 is going to be great for Southern Nevada. Thanks to the ego-humbling recession, we … [Read more...] about What Changes do you Expect 2016 to Bring for Nevada?