Having begun on February 4th of this year, the 80th session of the Nevada Legislature is off and running and the liberal House and Senate are already flexing their muscles. The new majority is looking to change the business friendly nature of Nevada in favor of more government, less transparency and less power of the people. We need to be aware of the issues to prevent even … [Read more...] about Democrats Flex
Archives for April 2019
Continual EvolutionHealthcare in Nevada
Healthcare in the U.S. has been changing for the past decade with the rise and fall of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and it continues to evolve and change in Nevada. “There’s so much change, so much innovation in healthcare around the country right now, it’s really an amazing time,” said Mark Price, president, Healthcare Partners Nevada, a provider with 310 … [Read more...] about Continual Evolution
Protecting Your Intellectual PropertyLaw Practices Booming
Ask an attorney who specializes in intellectual property (IP) law just about any question, and the answer is likely to be the same. Should a company file for a patent? It depends. Should a business file for an injunction to stop unauthorized use of a trademark? It depends. But one question isn’t getting the stock answer these days. How’s business for intellectual property … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Industry FocusPhilanthropy
In recent years, the economy has been slowly but surely improving. As a result, many industries have been growing stronger and seeing benefits. When it comes to non-profit organizations, however, the improving economy may be introducing new challenges and reinforcing existing ones. Despite this, these organizations are hopeful about the future. Recently, executives representing … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Mega ProjectsNevada’s Changing Skylines
Looming prominently across I-15 from the Strip, the future stadium of the National Football League’s (NFL) Raiders is well on its way to hosting its first game. Las Vegas Stadium is among several mega-projects currently under construction in Nevada and making their way into the Valley’s economic landscape. Other major projects include the expansion of the Las Vegas … [Read more...] about Mega Projects
On a Winning StreakHow Sports Have Played into Henderson’s Atmospheric Rise
From biotech and banking to education and healthcare, business is booming in Henderson. Of all the industries and sectors that have influenced the city’s resurgence, sports could be one of the most influential, yet most under-appreciated, factors critical to the city - and region’s - success. One would be hard-pressed to find an aspect of Henderson that hasn’t been … [Read more...] about On a Winning Streak
John F. Murtha
President and Managing Shareholder, Woodburn and Wedge, Attorneys and Counselors at Law Type of Business: Law Firm Based: Reno Hails from: Plainfield, NJ Years Co. has been in Nevada: 101Years with Company in Nevada: 38Employees with Company: 35 What was your first job? I was a dishwasher at a Mexican restaurant. If you could have dinner with any fictional … [Read more...] about John F. Murtha
Expert AdviceThree Things Company Administrations Wish They Knew About Their Employees
Your employees are currently struggling with personal financial stress, which prevents them from working at maximum capacity. Sure you overhear your employees talking about their lives, but even though financial stress is a huge component, it’s not likely you’ll hear about it. Ninety percent of employees use work time to deal with personal financial issues. However, as their … [Read more...] about Expert Advice
Around the StateApril 2019
Coalition Forms to Match Employees to Available Jobs Over 40 public and private entities have joined to form the Career and Technical Education Messaging Coalition of Northern Nevada (CTE-MCNN). The coalition members represent diverse fields and expertise in Nevada. The coalition’s goal is to match potential employees with job and certificate opportunities. The coalition has … [Read more...] about Around the State
Free Market WatchWhat’s so wrong with turning Nevada into ‘California East’?
Warnings about Nevada turning into “California East” sends chills down the spines of Republicans, conservatives and libertarians. Such warnings, however, have been received with nothing more than a collective shrug by the current majority in Carson City. After all, what’s so bad about California? Our western neighbor is the 5th largest economy in the world, some of the … [Read more...] about Free Market Watch
Commercial RE ReportRetail Summary: Fourth Quarter 2018
Northern Nevada By NAI Alliance The overall Northern Nevada economy continues to remain strong through the fourth quarter of 2018. However, there were some small setbacks in the overall and anchor space vacancy rates. The overall vacancy in the Reno/Sparks area increased to 12.33 percent from the previous quarter of 11.90 percent. There was a total gross absorption of … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Business IndicatorsApril 2019
The “initial” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2018 produced an annual growth rate of 2.6 percent. Overall, the economy expanded by 2.9 percent in 2018, the strongest growth since 2015, while the trade deficit climbed to the highest level since the Great Recession. Average hourly earnings growth rebounded from 3.1 percent growth in … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Last WordWhat is the biggest change you’ve seen in business in the past five years?
Rebecca Freeman AVPSilver State Schools Credit Union “There have been a number of changes but what excites us is the proliferation of businesses across a variety of industries developing community outreach and service strategies and employees’ interest in their employer having one.” Tina Quigley General ManagerRegional Transportation Commission of Southern … [Read more...] about Last Word