There are so many things wrong with last month’s BLM “roundup” it’s difficult to even know where to start. As anyone in businesses will tell you, to effectively negotiate a deal, both parties must begin with the same premise. Clive Bundy was operating under the premise that the government works for him. The government, however, was working under the assumption that Clive, … [Read more...] about Fed Up: Who Works for Who?
Archives for May 2014
Health Insurance Update: The Real Cost of Healthcare
The healthcare industry, over many years, has been undergoing a gradual but major shift in how insurers pay providers. Against that backdrop, the state began implementing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) mandates, several of which the federal government has delayed or amended since. The ACA or Obamacare, as it has become known, has caused additional … [Read more...] about Health Insurance Update: The Real Cost of Healthcare
Closing the Generation Gap: Millennials vs. GenXers vs. Baby Boomers
In workplaces across Nevada, change is coming more quickly than at any time since baby boomers changed the status quo regarding diversity, hair length and governance in the 1960s. On shop floors and in cubicle farms from Ely to Searchlight, millennials – a term used to describe those under age 34 – are challenging the baby boomers – those now over age 50. The genXers – those … [Read more...] about Closing the Generation Gap: Millennials vs. GenXers vs. Baby Boomers
Industry Focus: Investment Firms
The actions of some have caused investment firms as a whole to be painted with the same brush. For the past few years, Nevada investment firms have struggled to assure the community of their ethical practices while managing client expectations and working in a down economy. Recently, executives representing investment firms across the state met at the Las Vegas offices of City … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Investment Firms
Builders and Developers: Bullish on Nevada
Nevada’s skyline is once again changing. Commercial real estate, which saw many projects stalled mid-recession, is finally moving: contractors are hiring and builders are returning. But is there activity across the board in all industry sectors – industrial, office, retail, mixed-use – or are some moving faster than others? Does it spell recovery? Or another boom and bust … [Read more...] about Builders and Developers: Bullish on Nevada
Family Owned Businesses 2014
Congratulations to the 2014 Family Owned Business Finalists It isn’t easy running a business, especially a family-owned business. Late hours, little to no salary and foregoing vacations can sometimes be exacerbated by family squabbles and employees that know the boss just a little too well. Nevertheless, family-owned businesses are the backbone of Nevada’s economy. This … [Read more...] about Family Owned Businesses 2014
Paul A. Matteoni: Lewis Roca Rothgerber, LLP
Partner Reno https://www.lrrlaw.com/ How did you first get into your profession? Coming out of college, it was apparent that my mindset and personality lent itself to counseling others, assisting with disputes and multi-tasking on a daily basis. Those traits have proven most useful over my more than 25 years of practicing law in the state of Nevada. If you could be … [Read more...] about Paul A. Matteoni: Lewis Roca Rothgerber, LLP
Scott Acton: Forté Specialty Contractors
CEO Las Vegas https://www.fortedesignbuild.com How did you first get into your profession? I followed my grandfather and father’s footsteps. They both created world famous attractions at Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Sea World. I started small…in the shop pushing a broom! If you had to choose another profession, what would it be? Ride designer at Disneyland. I … [Read more...] about Scott Acton: Forté Specialty Contractors
Radha Chanderraj: Chanderraj Law Offices
President Las Vegas https://www.chanderrajlaw.com/ How did you first get into your profession? Before I came to Las Vegas, I went to law school in Mumbai, India. However, I could not get a Nevada license as it was not an ABA accredited school. When the Boyd School of Nevada opened in Las Vegas, I decided to go back and get my license. If you had to choose another … [Read more...] about Radha Chanderraj: Chanderraj Law Offices
May 2014: Around the State
Coalition Releases Job Impact Memo on Margin Tax Initiative The Coalition to Defeat the Margin Tax Initiative (CDMTI) has completed an analysis of the potential employment impacts of Question 3, the Margin Tax Initiative, which will appear on November’s ballot. According to their research, the tax burden for businesses would increase by approximately $700 million. That … [Read more...] about May 2014: Around the State
Renown Health: Established in 1862
Renown Health has evolved — new technologies have been introduced, the organization has expanded, and in 2006 the name changed from the Washoe Health System to Renown Health. But the heart of the organization has remained the same over the past 152 years: Renown Health still serves the health and well-being of Northern Nevada. The organization was established at a pivotal … [Read more...] about Renown Health: Established in 1862
Why Teachers are Leaving the Teachers Union
It’s easy to lump individuals together in a group based on one specific characteristic. How many people have been cut off in traffic by someone with a California license plate, and then blasted those “California drivers”? Generalizations are especially prevalent in politics. Who’s heard that rural Nevada is conservative, but Las Vegas is liberal? Or that rednecks vote … [Read more...] about Why Teachers are Leaving the Teachers Union
Renewable Energy Delivers Benefits to Nevada
The tremendous benefits of clean, low-cost, renewable energy are becoming increasingly apparent throughout the U.S. Solar companies pride themselves on providing clean energy to a variety of customers, including business and homeowners, rural and tribal clients, as well as the non-profit, public, low-income and educational sectors. For example, last month Black Rock Solar … [Read more...] about Renewable Energy Delivers Benefits to Nevada
The Medical Marijuana Program in Nevada: An Update on Establishment Applications
On June 12, 2013, Governor Brian Sandoval signed legislation authorizing the sale of marijuana in Nevada for medicinal purposes. The historic legislation allows cardholders and caregivers to legally purchase marijuana for medicinal use. Using marijuana for medicinal purposes has been legal in Nevada since 2001; however cardholders and caregivers have had to grow their own … [Read more...] about The Medical Marijuana Program in Nevada: An Update on Establishment Applications
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: May 2014
E Project, Industrial ADDRESS 400 S. Seventh St., 89101 DETAILS The Korte Company completed the Robert T. Eglet Advocacy Center in Downtown Las Vegas. The $17.5 million three-story building covers 96,875 SF with office space occupying a little over 47,600 SF. The architect for the project was Design Cell Architecture. H Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 1175 Center Point Dr., … [Read more...] about Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: May 2014