Incorporated on May 1, 1946, the City of North Las Vegas (NLV) has a long history in southern Nevada. Since its beginnings, the city has established itself as an economic oasis in the region due to the area’s abundance of land, steady pipeline of available workers, pro-business environment and easy reach to western markets. The city’s draw can effectively be … [Read more...] about Land, Infrastructure + Opportunity
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Nevada UtilitiesPowering the Silver State
A compact fluorescent lightbulb, natural gas personified, and a lightning bolt introduce the Public Utility Commission of Nevada's (PUCN) children’s handbook full of activities and information for young students interested in learning “to be energy efficient and conserve energy.” This pamphlet full of coloring images, fast facts, and fun puzzles furthers the mission of PUCN to … [Read more...] about Nevada Utilities
Strategic Planning for the Silver StateEconomic Development and Utilities
Despite a global pandemic that had many quarantined to their homes, the Southwest has seen a large increase in population over the last several years. Nevada in particular has become a choice spot for business relocation, especially from neighboring states like California that are buried in bureaucratic red tape. And while an increased workforce bodes well for economic growth … [Read more...] about Strategic Planning for the Silver State
Industry Focus: Public Works & Utilities
Advancing technologies and shifting consumer expectations are driving changes within the utilities and public works sectors. With those changes come potential opportunities for the future of Nevada and its growing population. Recently, leaders in these industries met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss current operations and projects on the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Public Works & Utilities
Nevada’s Utilities: Fueling the State’s Energy and Water Needs
As movers and shakers in Nevada’s utility industry plan for the future, they share a number of common bonds in the challenges they face. Future strategies are likely to make provisions for such factors as increased regionalization, new regulations, enhanced customer satisfaction, state-of-the-art technologies, alternative energies, drought conditions, greater management … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Utilities: Fueling the State’s Energy and Water Needs
Utilities Update: Building the Infrastructure
Utilities across Nevada are moving forward with projects large and small, and hoping like everyone else that a real and sustained economic comeback is just around the corner. From one end of the state to the other, initiatives are being undertaken, plans drawn up, projects carried out and the future prepared for by utility companies and others who know that growth can’t … [Read more...] about Utilities Update: Building the Infrastructure
Best Companies to Work for 2012
In an economy where simply finding a job is an accomplishment in and of itself, being named one of the Best Companies to Work For is doubly impressive. With so many Nevadans seeking work, the following companies have recognized the value of their employees and go above and beyond to ensure they’re taken care of. While many businesses have had to cut employee benefits or … [Read more...] about Best Companies to Work for 2012
Power Women: Enough Said
The name says it all. Nevada’s Power Women are helping to shape the state and working for the betterment of our communities. They are in the trenches day in and day out with the goal of improving where we live and work. They say behind every great man is a woman; we say, behind every great state are several women. We’re honored to include this year’s Power Women in the … [Read more...] about Power Women: Enough Said