Last year, Nevada legislators made dramatic improvements to gun control laws in the state. Signed by Governor Sandoval in June, SB 175 and SB 240 were two of the most prominent pieces of legislation (although there were several) and applauded by gun owners statewide. By way of refresher, SB 175 abolished handgun registration in Clark County, expanded the already in place “Stand … [Read more...] about The Fast Track to Felony for Law-Abiding Citizens: Gun Transfers and Question 1
Archives for May 2016
Education Outlook: Addressing the Tough Questions
Students are more than test scores, they’re the future of Nevada’s population and workforce. Schools are more than buildings, they are part of the state’s economy and essential to economic development. Education is more than learning, the process is dependent on teachers, students, families and the community. For too many years Nevada’s education system has received poor … [Read more...] about Education Outlook: Addressing the Tough Questions
Back to Work: Human Resource & Employment Issues
Gilda Radner’s comic creation, Roseanne Roseannadanna, pretty much summed up the situation of Nevada’s employers: “It’s always something.” The state’s economic recovery makes good workers harder to find, and top employees are beginning to hear the siren song of recruiters who want to woo them away. That’s putting upward pressure on wages just when employers are getting the … [Read more...] about Back to Work: Human Resource & Employment Issues
Industry Focus: Builders and Developers
Many builders and developers in the Silver State fought through the recession only to come out on the other side and realize there are new challenges facing their companies. Leaders in commercial building and development recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to address these challenges and discuss opportunities in the industry. Connie Brennan, publisher … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Builders and Developers
Transportation in Southern Nevada: The Added Benefits of Investing in Infrastructure
With more than 42 million visitors to Las Vegas annually and community leaders calling for updated transportation infrastructure for residents and tourists alike, now is the time to discuss new transportation possibilities in Southern Nevada that are necessary to support the next generation of economic development. Recently, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck partnered with the … [Read more...] about Transportation in Southern Nevada: The Added Benefits of Investing in Infrastructure
ESA’s Aren’t About Politics — They’re About the Students
If Nevada is serious about improving education throughout the state, it needs to begin focusing on children — not taxpayer-funded bureaucracies. By using students and teachers as little more than political props, the established public school system routinely pressures voters, taxpayers and politicians for an ever-increasing amount of funding. Governor Brian Sandoval used … [Read more...] about ESA’s Aren’t About Politics — They’re About the Students
Welcome to Nevada: May 2016
ArroHealth A national provider of medical payment analytics, medical record retrieval, data aggregation and medical record coding, ArroHealth recently opened a new operation center in Reno. The location will service the company’s clients in the West and expects to fill approximately 90 positions in the first year of operation. Additionally, the company expects to fill up to … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: May 2016
Family Owned Businesses 2016
Congratulations to the 2016 Family Owned Business Finalists The Family Owned Business Awards began in 2010 as a way to recognize hardworking families throughout Nevada. Having now honored over 300 companies, the event has grown and pays tribute to businesses throughout the state. Without the support of the event’s corporate sponsor, Nevada State Bank (NSB), the Family Owned … [Read more...] about Family Owned Businesses 2016
Around the State: May 2016
Housing Prices Rise Across Nevada According to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors’ (GLVAR) most recent report, the median price of single-family homes is up 7.3 percent from the same reporting period a year ago to $220,000 in Southern Nevada. Chase International Real Estate also recently released a report indicating that the median price of a home in the Reno/Sparks … [Read more...] about Around the State: May 2016
Movers & Shakers: Simon Keith
Chief Operating Officer Nevada Donor Network (28 years in NV) “True leaders only see green lights.” Type of Business: Organ Procurement Organization | Hails from: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 4 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? I originally sat on the Board of Directors of the organization and moved … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Simon Keith
Risk & Reward: Commercial Real Estate Investment in Nevada
Commercial real estate investment properties encompass all the categories of commercial real estate: office, retail, industrial and multi-family properties. Commercial real estate (CRE) itself encompasses everything from the dirt the property is built on to fully tenanted buildings being sold for the best price because every step along the path of commercial real estate from a … [Read more...] about Risk & Reward: Commercial Real Estate Investment in Nevada
Red Report: May 2016
E Sale, Retail ADDRESS 4440 E. Washington Ave., 89110 BUYER Berryessa Plaza, LLC SELLER Mark M. Kaisi DETAILS 30,441 SF; $2,450,000 APN 140-29-212-003 BUYER’S REP Dan Gluhaich of Colliers International SELLER’S REP Cathy Jones, CCIM and Paul Miachika of Sun Commercial Real Estate Sale, Land ADDRESS 3500 N. Lamb Blvd., 89115 BUYER Lambeau, LLC SELLER Lamb Blvd … [Read more...] about Red Report: May 2016
Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2015
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley’s overall industrial vacancy rate in Q1, 2016 was 5.0 percent, a rise of 0.3 points, from 4.7 percent in Q4, 2015. Q1’s increase was the second quarter in a row with an increase in vacancy rate. Still, with the vacancy rate at such a low level, these rises are not a cause for concern. The strong growth in demand for industrial space, along … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2015
Business Indicators: May 2016
The third estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2015 was revised upward again from the second estimate of 1.0 percent to a 1.4 percent annualized growth rate. This revision mainly reflects an increase in consumer spending, which is partly offset by a downward revision of private inventory investment. The stronger dollar, cheap oil and a … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: May 2016
If Decades Were to Repeat Themselves, Which One Would You Look Forward to Most?
“The 90’s. The shift in our world with the advent of the Internet, cell phones and MP3 music was transformative to our whole society. (I might buy Apple stock too.)” Stephen Ranck, AIA, LEED AP | Principal/Managing Director, Gensler “Turbulent 30’s pops out at me. The reason being is that tough times create BIG opportunities for those willing to swim against the tide. Also, … [Read more...] about If Decades Were to Repeat Themselves, Which One Would You Look Forward to Most?