In recognition of their hard work, dedication and ongoing commitment to helping the underserved in the Southern Nevada community, the following pages recognize attorneys who have given their time. The staff and leadership at Legal Aid Center humbly thank these attorneys for ensuring access to justice is provided for people who have nowhere else to turn. Click to View in a … [Read more...] about Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Archives for December 2019
A Sanctuary StateEnforcing the Law in Nevada
In October, the Las Vegas police department announced that they were ending an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to notify the agency of undocumented immigrants. Moving forward, they’ll only inform ICE of the detainment of these individuals in the case of violent crimes. This move expands the sheriff department’s established direction in December … [Read more...] about A Sanctuary State
Coming Up…Multiple Generations in the Workplace
Nevada businesses are operating in a unique era. People are living longer, healthier lives, and therefore they’re not leaving the workforce as soon as they once did. As a result, there are currently four generations working together, bringing unique strengths to the workplace, as well as new challenges. In some ways, people working together are simply people working … [Read more...] about Coming Up…
Credit UnionsCommunity Banking
As banks continue to consolidate and grow as national corporations, credit unions likewise continue to provide financial connections to local communities. Clark County Credit Union President and CEO Matt Kershaw said the philosophy of “people helping people” has propelled state-charted credit unions to be the largest group of locally-owned financial institutions in Nevada. … [Read more...] about Credit Unions
Industry FocusAttorneys
Representing Nevadans in everything from property disputes to succession planning, attorneys are at the center of major deals throughout the state. They play an integral part of any successful business and, like many others, their industry has undergone changes in recent years. Recently, leaders in the legal industry met at the Las Vegas offices of City National … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Strategic PlaysGolf Course Communities Widen Amenities
A successful luxury golf course community these days really isn’t about the golf, explained Rich MacDonald. Instead, the owner of DragonRidge Country Club in Henderson said the golf communities that thrive are those that deliver opportunities for strong social connections — times for members to mingle over a glass of wine, share a laugh over a good dinner, stretch during a … [Read more...] about Strategic Plays
The New Faces of FraudLearn the Clues to Keep Fraudsters at Bay
It’s a business scenario that looks innocent enough. An email from a vendor or executive with a change to payment instructions on an outstanding invoice. The problem is the email had been hacked and the payment you sent has gone to a fraudster, instead of where you intended. In a world of online billing and email distribution, companies large and small are falling victim to … [Read more...] about The New Faces of Fraud
We’re Always Taxing ‘Someone Else’
It’s always easier to spend someone else’s money—and voters are often eager to believe politicians when they promise to do just that. That’s probably why Donald Trump’s promise to make Mexico pay for a border wall resonated with his base. Certainly, it’s why Democrats have stuck to class warfare talking points, telling voters a tax on Jeff Bezos will somehow pay for a … [Read more...] about We’re Always Taxing ‘Someone Else’
Arnold Stalk, PhD
Founder, Veterans Village Las Vegas Type of Business: Housing and supportive services for United States Veterans Based In: Downtown Las VegasHails From: Santa Monica, CA Years Company Has Been in Nevada: 8Years with Company in Nevada: 8Employees with Company: 30 What was your first job? Working for my dad in a paint store in California. Who in your life … [Read more...] about Arnold Stalk, PhD
Around the StateDecember 2019
UNLV School of Medicine Achieves Accreditation Milestone The UNLV School of Medicine (SOM) has been granted provisional accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The school is on track for full accreditation by 2021 or 2022. The LCME is the accrediting body for schools of medicine in the US and Canada. The school earned preliminary accreditation in … [Read more...] about Around the State
Commercial RE ReportOffice Summary: Third Quarter 2019
Northern Nevada By Colliers | Reno The third quarter of 2019 was one of the strongest quarters for office space in recent history. A healthy 130,000 square feet of net absorption was recorded, with many large leases in the Downtown and Meadowood Submarkets. Vacancy decreased to 10.5 percent. Current office stats were strong enough to support new construction, which … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Business IndicatorsDecember 2019
The “advance” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2019 increased by 1.9 percent at an annualized rate. Residential investment, which experienced six consecutive quarters of losses, finally rebounded and also contributed positively to the real GDP growth. U.S. nonfarm employment gained 128,000 jobs in October with large losses in the … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Last WordWhat is Your Favorite Way to Give Back?
Jeri Crawford Chairman of the Board Las Vegas Philharmonic “As a life-long consumer of the arts, I believe in supporting causes that provide children and underserved communities with access to art, music and education. I believe in the power of art to build thriving communities.” Tim Holland Owner, Employee Benefits Consultant LP Insurance Services “I like … [Read more...] about Last Word