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Medical Doctor Reno How did you first get into your profession? I excelled in science and math in school, and then found a passion for making surgery less invasive with emerging technology while I was a medical student and later a Resident at U.C. San Francisco. What would you want your legacy to future generations… [More...]
Executive Director Hawthorne How did you first get into your profession? In 1986 when Lincoln County needed an economic development coordinator, I applied. I was working at the newspaper at that time. My background was in art and business and I was a counselor at Caliente Youth Center. I wasn’t afraid of new things and… [More...]
Shareholder Las Vegas What would you want your legacy to future generations to be? I would want my legacy to reflect my reputation as a skilled litigator in my specialized field and that I was known for working effectively with every opposing counsel. If you could be another person for a day, who would you… [More...]
Las Vegas Named No. 1 Trade Show Destination For the 19th consecutive year, Las Vegas has been named the top trade show destination in the country, according to a list compiled by the Trade Show News Network. In 2012, Las Vegas hosted 53 of the largest shows, more than the next two competitors combined. The… [More...]
When a business sells goods or services, that business can expect to be paid. However, payment is not always the reality. If a business is not getting paid, there are options to seeking repayment, either informally or formally. If the informal methods of trying to convince the debtor to pay have been unsuccessful, business owners… [More...]
Last year, Governor Brian Sandoval made $181,586.49 in total compensation. How many government employees in Nevada made more than the governor? One hundred, five hundred … maybe a thousand? No, nope and not even close. Over 2,000 government employees in Nevada made more in total compensation than the governor in 2012. Those employees include, a… [More...]
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas industrial market reported a meaningful decline in vacancy rate, falling to 17.2 percent during the first quarter of 2013. Compared to the prior quarter, vacancies are down 50 basis points (0.5 percent), while compared to a year ago, they are down 70 basis points (0.7 percent). Approximately 690,600 square feet… [More...]
Revised estimates for fourth quarter 2012 show U.S. real GDP increasing at an annualized rate of 0.4 percent, a little higher than the “second” estimated 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… [More...]
Six executives share their answers:
Scott Meier • Co-Owner, Right Now Air; Andrew Economon • General Manager House of Blues Las Vegas; Morris Jackson • Northwest Las Vegas District Manager, Wells Fargo Community Banking; Stephanie Forte • Founder, Forte Creative Media PR; Boris Sapone • Owner, Colosseum Training Center; Darby Neagle • Co-Owner, Guns and Ammo Garage [More...]
The Clark County Education Association (a.k.a. teachers union) has once again proved that its leaders care more about their own power than about their members or the community. The latest controversy arose when it was revealed that the health trust created by the union is in dire financial straits. At a closed union meeting on… [More...]
IRS Announces Over $11 Million in Unclaimed Refunds for Nevadans The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that Nevadans who didn’t file a tax return in 2009 are entitled to over $11 million in unclaimed funds. The agency estimates a median $559 refund is waiting for just over 12,500 individuals in the Silver State. Returns… [More...]
Attorney & Author Reno What is the biggest challenge your industry is facing? The lack of skilled practitioners and judges. We’ve been overwhelmed by the number of bankruptcy filings and the complexity of the financial problems they pose. Congress needs to appoint more bankruptcy judges and the law schools need to turn out more skilled… [More...]
Owner Fallon How did you first get into your profession? I am a fifth generation Nevada farmer. My family owned some of the first deeded property in Nevada. My grandfather bought our farm in 1944 and my dad took it over from him in the 80’s, so it was only a natural fit for me… [More...]
President & CEO Henderson What would you want your legacy to future generations to be? To be remembered as a business visionary who had the desire to assist others and help them succeed in their business ventures. To be known as the man who helped navigate the Southern Nevada community to a post-recession era through… [More...]
Construction Costs Expected to Remain Stagnant in 2010 According to construction consultant Rider Levett Bucknall, a national average decrease in construction costs of approximately 0.5% from the previous quarter indicates construction costs should see little to no inflation this year. In 2009 construction costs were down by 7.3 percent comparatively. Las Vegas matches the national… [More...]
Cloud computing is one of the most transformational trends in business technology right now. Even if you aren’t an expert, chances are cloud computing touches your life multiple times each day. Cloud services is a very important emerging business tool for businesses both large and small. If you use DropBox, Gmail or an online backup… [More...]
Las Vegas By the end of 2012, vacancies in the retail sector reached their lowest level since the first quarter of 2009. The vacancy rate ended the year at 9.9 percent, down 0.3 percentage points when compared to last quarter (Q3 2012). Compared to a year ago (Q4 2011) the rate is down an even… [More...]
Revised estimates for fourth quarter 2012 show U.S. real GDP increasing 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...]
Six executives share their thoughts:
Anne Calarco CMCA,AMS, PCAM, • President & Managing Partner, Level Property Management; Jamie Cogburn • Co-Founder, Cogburn Law Offices; Stephanie Shirit • CEO/Founder, Resource Associates of Nevada, Inc.; Kirk Jacobson, CPA/CFF/CITP, CFE • Shareholder, Johnson Jacobson Wilcox CPAs; Tara H. Popova • Vice Chair, Immigration Department, Marquis Aurbach Coffing Law Firm; Ronna Timpa • Founder & Chief Motivator, Workplace ESL Solutions [More...]
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...]
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...]
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Gun Control or People Control? What Are the Real Issues?
After the shootings in Aurora, Colorado and Sandy Hook, Americans are searching for ways to prevent future tragedies, and politicians are taking advantage of the public outcry to advance their own political agendas. For example, when Harry Reid used to represent the citizens of Nevada, he voted to support our Second Amendment rights. Now that… [More...]