With the defeat of Question 3 from the most recent election, I believe people are beginning to see the absolute detriment of changing the Nevada constitution in ways that aren’t sustainable. Another hurdle along those same lines that we’ll be facing in the 2019 Legislature is SJR14. While Question 3 was in the final stages of becoming a constitutional amendment, SJR14 is a … [Read more...] about Outrageous Property Tax Increases on the Horizon: Nevada Legislature Democrats Push SJR14
Archives for December 2018
The New Generation Gap: Five Diverse Groups
Millennials, Generations Z and X, baby boomers and the traditionalists or silent generation is a diverse list of titles to represent an even more diverse group of people. Today there are five generations in the workforce, each with their own characteristics and commonalities, strengths and weaknesses. The generations differ in work styles, communication styles, what … [Read more...] about The New Generation Gap: Five Diverse Groups
Tax Changes: What Nevada Companies Need to Know to Benefit
To fully realize available tax benefits resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 Nevada businesses should assess, plan and, if necessary, make changes, now. “My best advice is run some projections on your income right now. See if you run into any problems or limitations on being able to maximize deductions, and look at what you need to do to restructure to make sure … [Read more...] about Tax Changes: What Nevada Companies Need to Know to Benefit
Industry Focus: Attorneys
The legal profession is unique in that it touches nearly every other industry at some point. As a result, businesses have a range of opinions regarding those that practice law. For attorneys in Nevada, reputation, professionalism and client expectations are all vital issues for the industry moving forward. Recently, legal executives met at the Las Vegas office of City National … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Attorneys
Building Medical: Keeping Pace with Healthcare Growth
With Nevada’s two major metropolitan areas continuing to grow, the healthcare industry is trying to keep pace. Nevada’s health industry regularly gets low marks in rankings, including an “F” for accessibility. As Las Vegas and Reno continue to evolve, both cities are experiencing the medical industry’s attempt to catch up. That attempt is reflected in the real estate … [Read more...] about Building Medical: Keeping Pace with Healthcare Growth
Putting Politics Aside, There Could Be a Couple Major Wins in 2019
Policy, not politics, is what will really matter in Nevada’s 2019 legislative session. Of course, it’s easy to get caught up in the political, rather than the policy world. After all, elections have consequences, and it’s often hard to get past the headlines pitting Republicans and Democrats against each other. Likewise, politics too often drive policy. After all, last … [Read more...] about Putting Politics Aside, There Could Be a Couple Major Wins in 2019
Nevada Medical Marijuana CardGet Benefits Now NuggMD
Reap the Benefits of Medical Cannabis with a Nevada Marijuana Card Nevada’s Marijuana History Did you know that just a couple years ago in Nevada, getting medical marijuana wasn’t as simple as it is today? Now, you can use NuggMD’s telemedicine platform to complete the entire process online, but for more than a decade, the process was all but impossible. Read on to learn how … [Read more...] about Nevada Medical Marijuana Card
Welcome to Nevada: December 2018
Aqua Metals, Inc. The world’s only clean battery recycling company, Aqua Metals, Inc., has announced an additional 50 jobs and over $1.3 million in capital investments to Storey County. The company built a lead facility in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center in mid-2016 and has been expanding since. Among other uses, lead-based batteries provide back-up power for hospitals and … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: December 2018
Around the State: December 2018
First Tissue Processing Facility in Nevada Opens Origin Biologics, the first-of-its-kind tissue processing facility in Nevada opened last month. A partnered venture between Nevada Donor Network and Australian Biotechnologies, Origin Biologics honors tissue donors while also providing tissue processing expertise in one place. The facility is 22,000 square feet, located less … [Read more...] about Around the State: December 2018
Nevada’s Oldest Contractor: Savage and Son’s 125 Years in Business
Savage and Son, Inc. marked their 125th anniversary of business this year. Established in 1893, Savage and Son is a family-owned and operated business that serves Northern Nevada and the Sierra as a provider of plumbing, HVAC and piping. The company holds Nevada Contractor’s License number 10 and is Nevada’s oldest contractor having passed the family business down through four … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Oldest Contractor: Savage and Son’s 125 Years in Business
Movers & Shakers: Mark Price
Market President Healthcare Partners Nevada (22 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Medical Group | Hails from: Indianapolis, Indiana | 1.5 years with company in Nevada | Based: Las Vegas What was your first job? During my high school years, I worked in my father’s ophthalmology practice in Indiana. I experienced how fulfilling it can be to be part of a team providing … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Mark Price
Office Summary: Third Quarter 2018
Northern Nevada By Colliers Reno The Northern Nevada market continues to post strong figures with vacancy dropping and increasing positive net absorption for another quarter. The vacancy rate is down to 11 percent from 11.5 percent the prior quarter. Due to large leases in the third quarter, there was 35,382 square feet of positive net absorption. All in all, the Reno … [Read more...] about Office Summary: Third Quarter 2018
Red Report: December 2018
E Sale, Industrial Address 4432 Calimesa St., 89115 Buyer Solis Properties Seller NLV Sagebrush Details 31,000 SF; $3.65 million Buyer Rep Chris Lane, CCIM of Colliers International Seller Rep Dan Doherty, SIOR, Paul Sweetland, SIOR and Jerry Doty of Colliers International Sale, Multi-Family Address 4870 Nellis Oasis Ln. and 5025 Nellis Oasis Ln., 89115 Buyer … [Read more...] about Red Report: December 2018
Business Indicators: December 2018
The “first” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2018 increased at an annual rate of 3.5 percent, a 0.7 percentage point drop from the “final” estimate of the second quarter, yet a faster-than-expected growth rate for the third quarter. Overall, positive contributions from personal consumption spending, private inventory investment, … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: December 2018
What Is Your Favorite Way to Give Back to the Community?
“Anything that has a direct impact on our local residents. As an organization we search out opportunities that allow our staff to participate, allowing us to support the community while bringing our team closer together. Dr. David Steinberg, CEO | Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging “My favorite way to give back is to represent clients who cannot afford an … [Read more...] about What Is Your Favorite Way to Give Back to the Community?