In mid-April, Nevada Secretary of State (SOS) Barbara Cegavske made an intriguing, if cryptic, claim in the form of a letter to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) director, Terri Albertson. Cegavske wrote, “Please take appropriate corrective action, as we have reason to believe that non-citizens have unlawfully registered to vote in Nevada as a direct result of DMV’s … [Read more...] about The Blame Game: Voter Fraud in Nevada
Archives for June 2017
Legal Elite 2017: Nevada’s Top Attorneys
This year marks Legal Elite’s tenth year of presenting Nevada’s top attorneys. The annual list showcases attorneys whose peers have named them amongst the best of the best. The list has come a long way since it’s inaugural issue in June 2008. Since it’s inception, the voting process has become more streamlined and each year more and more attorneys participate in the … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2017: Nevada’s Top Attorneys
Southern Nevada’s Go-To Business Banking Resource
At Bank of Nevada, we know what it takes to start, grow and maintain a thriving business in the Silver State. We’re a local business banking division supported by one of the top-performing banking companies in the U.S., which ranks #4 on the Forbes 2017 “Best Banks in America” list. You’ll enjoy a close relationship with Nevada business banking professionals, who offer … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada’s Go-To Business Banking Resource
Business Roots: Nevada’s Economic Development History
The Silver State has a unique origin story. Despite being much less economically viable and populated, Nevada beat out the other territories to become a state in 1864 because of its Republican and pro-Union leanings. President Abraham Lincoln fast-tracked the process, surpassing Congress, to ensure ultimately three electoral votes for his re-election and bolster Republican … [Read more...] about Business Roots: Nevada’s Economic Development History
Northern Nevada’s Go-To Business Banking Resource
At First Independent Bank, we know what it takes to start, grow and maintain a thriving business in the Silver State. We’re a local business banking division supported by one of the top-performing banking companies in the U.S., which ranks #4 on the Forbes 2017 “Best Banks in America” list. You’ll enjoy a close relationship with Nevada business banking professionals, who offer … [Read more...] about Northern Nevada’s Go-To Business Banking Resource
We Shouldn’t Have to Get Government Permission Slips to Earn a Living
Music therapy, according to Nevada law, is “the clinical use of music interventions” within a therapeutic relationship — including dance, song writing, lyric discussions and even simply listening to music. Nevada law also states that, without the government’s express permission, practicing “music therapy” is a criminal offense. So too is giving professional interior … [Read more...] about We Shouldn’t Have to Get Government Permission Slips to Earn a Living
Industry Focus: Women in Business
Women in business have more opportunities than ever before and are excelling in leadership roles across a variety of industries in the Silver State while paving the way for future generations. Recently, female executives met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to share their insight on the struggles facing women in business and the opportunities still … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Women in Business
Movers & Shakers: Dan Stewart
Vice President of Development Gardner Company (1 year with company in Nevada) Type of Business: Full Service Real Estate Development Company | Hails from: Henderson, Nevada | 1 year with company in Nevada | Based in: Henderson How did you first get into your profession? I earned my bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Brigham Young University and then continued … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Dan Stewart
Welcome to Nevada: June 2017
Breadware This IoT (Internet of Things) development company moved its headquarters and business operations to Reno from Santa Barbara, CA. The new headquarters have been set up in the Innevation Center and the company has received funding from local investment groups. Breadware has created a hardware and software service for entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to develop … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: June 2017
Around the State: June 2017
Summerlin Hospital Plans Expansion Receives Certification Summerlin Hospital, which is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year, will undergo a $16 million capital improvement project. The improvements will include expansions and renovations to the 454-bed hospital including adding 36 medical-surgical beds. The hospital was also recently awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold … [Read more...] about Around the State: June 2017
Meet the New UMC: Strategic Investments, Sound Financial Decisions Drive UMC’s Rapid Turnaround
In recent years, University Medical Center (UMC) has experienced a rapid financial transformation, shedding its negative reputation for heavy reliance on Nevada taxpayers through the implementation of sound strategies to ensure the hospital’s future viability while promoting improved quality of care. UMC now stands as an example of financial stability while continuing to … [Read more...] about Meet the New UMC: Strategic Investments, Sound Financial Decisions Drive UMC’s Rapid Turnaround
Covering Your Assets: Commercial Real Estate Title Insurance in Nevada
Commercial title insurance protects buyers and investors against loss if a problem arises with their non-residential transaction. Coverage protects against loss for the owner and the lender if there’s a problem with the title. Commercial real estate title insurance covers apartments and office buildings, retail development and industrial facilities, investors, … [Read more...] about Covering Your Assets: Commercial Real Estate Title Insurance in Nevada
Red Report: June 2017
E Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 5080 Judson Ave. 89115 BUYER JDS Surfaces, LLC SELLER Liber, LLC DETAILS 14,500 SF; $850,000 APN 140-20-502-015 SELLER’S REP Danielle Steffen, SIOR and Amy Ogden, SIOR of Cushman & Wakefield | Commerce H Sale, Office ADDRESS 2534 Anthem Village Dr., 89052 BUYER Conejo Valley Properties SELLER Robison Seidler, Inc. DETAILS 5,040 SF; … [Read more...] about Red Report: June 2017
Office Summary: First Quarter 2017
Southern Nevada Las Vegas Valley’s office vacancy rate in Q1, 2017 increased by 0.1 points to 20.3 percent from Q4, 2016. Vacancy rates ranged from 15.4 percent for Class C space to a high of 27.0 percent for Class A space in Q1. Across the board, office submarkets are well above the 10 percent stabilized rate. There was one Spec Office completion in Q1, the 150,000 square … [Read more...] about Office Summary: First Quarter 2017
June 2017: Business Indicators
The “advance” estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2017 grew at a weaker-than-expected 0.7 percent annualized rate. The biggest positive contribution came from private domestic investment, while consumer spending posted the slowest growth since the end of the Great Recession based on incomplete data. Weak consumer spending, in spite of … [Read more...] about June 2017: Business Indicators