As the Peccole Ranch Community Association (PRCA) began converting thirsty grass to water-efficient landscapes more than a decade ago, different areas within the community—flood channels, paseos, and greenbelts—began to harmonize like a symphony. “Instead of just pulling the grass off the walls, careful thought was given, within the restrictions of the 100-year flood … [Read more...] about Peccole Ranch Makes Beautiful Music
Archives for March 2019
The 4-1-1 On Low-Income Housing Tax CreditsAnd Why A State Program Could Help
By Katie Coleman, Communications Director, Nevada Rural Housing Authority Housing: it’s not a long game or a short game. It’s a perpetual game. And if you talk to one of the many Nevadans who struggle with finding affordable housing, it’s no game at all. At Nevada Rural Housing Authority, we believe that life success starts with home, and because of the deeply impacting … [Read more...] about The 4-1-1 On Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Mastering Land EntitlementsG.C. Garcia, Inc.
A strategic and knowledgeable approach to securing land entitlements streamlines the involved processes and augments returns-on-investment in commercial real estate development. Land entitlements are the cornerstone of land development. Yet, a deep well of patience is necessary to unravel the bureaucratic complexities and multifarious requirements. George Garcia, the … [Read more...] about Mastering Land Entitlements
Viva Less VaguenessNo More Awkward, Off-The-Rack Sizing with Custom Indochino Clothing
Fashion often comes with its limitations when trying to nail that perfect fit. After all, there are many of us out there who don't fall anywhere near 'small,' 'medium,' or 'large'. Luckily, made to measure apparel is a great alternative to give your style game a guaranteed boost. The problem? Custom clothing can cost a pretty penny. Enter Indochino, a menswear apparel brand … [Read more...] about Viva Less Vagueness
States Make it Easier to Continue Killing MillionsAbortion in America
I have seven grown daughters and am no stranger to women’s rights issues. My wife and I raised our daughters to think for themselves and make decisions based on Judeo-Christian principles. We raised our daughters to be strong and independent. And, I know at least one of my daughters struggled with whether or not to have an abortion. Thankfully she didn’t and has since become an … [Read more...] about States Make it Easier to Continue Killing Millions
Educating for What Will BeMeeting Nevada’s Future Needs
It’s evident that education cannot remain static and neither can it exist as separate from the real world. Rather, experts agree it needs to be made up of a series of interconnected, flexible institutions that reflect the change of Nevada industries and the demands and opportunities of technology. “You can’t educate kids in a vacuum. We always have to be looking at the … [Read more...] about Educating for What Will Be
Spotlight on Rural NevadaA Snapshot of the Silver State’s Frontier
Nevada’s rural areas often get outshone or out-reported by their larger urban counterparts, which is an oversight for at least two reasons. One, the state is primarily rural, defined by statute as cities and towns with a population under 150,000 people. Second, the rural regions warrant mention in their own right regarding business and economic development, as many are doing … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Rural Nevada
Industry FocusHuman Resources
In Nevada’s current, more prosperous economy, human resources (HR) and staffing agencies have been hard at work, trying to fill workforce gaps on both ends of the state. Recently, executives representing this busy industry met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss workforce in Nevada and the solutions they see to the shortages. Tarah … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
The Industrial RevolutionNevada’s Commercial Real Estate Industrial Market
The industrial real estate market is humming along very well, but still experiencing a hangover from the Great Recession. Multiple Nevada real estate executives noted the strong performance of industrial real estate in both Northern and Southern Nevada, led by low vacancy numbers, but it’s hard to keep up with the current demand. There’s a lack of speculative development, … [Read more...] about The Industrial Revolution
Family Owned Businesses2019
Nevada Business Magazine, along with corporate sponsor Nevada State Bank and associate sponsor Eide Bailly, is honored to recognize and support family owned businesses across Nevada for their hard work. The Family Owned Business Awards began in 2010 as a way to recognize these families and the companies they’ve created. The event pays tribute to hard working Nevadans that are … [Read more...] about Family Owned Businesses
Rob Gaedtke
CEO & Creative Director, KPS3Type of Business: Full-service digital marketing, creative, advertising and PR agencyBased: Reno and Las VegasHails from: Stockton, California Years Company Has Been in Nevada: 27Years with Company in Nevada: 12Employees with Company: 25 What was your first job? My first job was a gymnastics instructor. I coached the boys competitive … [Read more...] about Rob Gaedtke
Expert AdviceRural Nevada Boom Presents New Challenges to Region
Nevada communities have begun growing at a breakneck pace. In addition to an influx of new workers, we’ve been seeing an increase in the companies — and diversity of companies — relocating to regions across the state. Now that 2019 has begun, we can see growth households, population and employment has exceeded previous moderate estimates, and it appears there is more where … [Read more...] about Expert Advice
Around the StateMarch 2019
GOED Awards Grants to Revitalize Nevada Main Streets The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has awarded almost $100,000 in grants to help fund six projects around the state to revitalize main streets. White Pine County, Gardnerville, Lovelock, Wells, Humboldt and Downtown Reno all received funds ranging from just over $1,500 to $35,000. The grants are … [Read more...] about Around the State
Free Market WatchThe Politics of Taxpayer-Funded Collective Bargaining
Should taxpayers spend $500 million annually to strengthen and further fund political action committees that lobby for ever-larger government spending? That’s the question that should have been asked last month when lawmakers discussed Senate Bill 135, which grants collective-bargaining abilities to Nevada state government workers. Such a policy will increase annual spending … [Read more...] about Free Market Watch
Commercial RE ReportOffice Summary: Fourth Quarter 2018
Northern Nevada By COLLIERS | RENO While 2018 was a strong year for the Reno office market, the return of large blocks of space ended the year on a negative note with negative net absorption of 79,018 square feet. As a result, vacancy pushed up to 11.8 percent from 11.0 percent in the third quarter. This was, however, lower than year end 2017 where it ended at 12.1 … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report