These days, we can all use a little more “good” in the world. That’s why U.S. Bank rolled out its Good Truck across Southern Nevada, to thank the people – from non-profits to healthcare workers to first responders -- who are helping our communities get through the pandemic while supporting locally owned restaurants in the process. In the past week alone, the Good Truck’s … [Read more...] about U.S. Bank’s Good Truck
Archives for December 2020
GC Garcia, Inc. Celebrates 25 YearsAnd Looks Back on Southern Nevada’s Changing Landscape
GC Garcia, Inc., a Nevada-based land planning and development services firm, is celebrating its 25th anniversary, joining an exclusive list of companies who have reached this milestone. Founded by George Garcia, the company is well-established and respected within southern Nevada’s local government and agency circles while recognized as a leader in government and neighborhood … [Read more...] about GC Garcia, Inc. Celebrates 25 Years
It’s time to ChooseThe Economy Versus COVID-19
Over the last eight months, COVID-19 has been brought into sharp focus for most of us. I know people that have caught the virus and have seen the effect it has on them. It’s certainly not something anyone should be taking lightly. The advice on how to protect yourself and others is solid: social distance, mask up, isolate if you’re high risk and avoid people that are sick. It’s … [Read more...] about It’s time to Choose
Making ConnectionsCommunications in Nevada
When the COVID-19 quarantine closed nonessential businesses, Nevada employers, used to traditional businesses with staff working on the jobsite, found themselves, overnight, with remote workers. Along with that, there was a sudden need for technology to support communications between employees, employers, and the technology they rely on. Communications during the … [Read more...] about Making Connections
Daunting ChallengesMedical Education in Nevada
Learning that their state continues to provide far too few doctors, nurses and other medical professionals to serve its fast-growing population, Nevadans sometimes ask Debera Thomas why she doesn’t simply add more classes at the Orvis School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Reno. If only it were so easy. Thomas, dean of the Orvis School, and her peers in medical … [Read more...] about Daunting Challenges
Industry FocusAttorneys
Nevada attorneys are at the forefront of many issues, from litigating court cases to helping businesses navigate these trying times. Recently, attorneys across the Silver State met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss their industry and what the future holds. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Luxury DemandOpulent Homes Selling in Nevada
Recently, a home in MacDonald Highlands in Henderson sold for $5.35 million. While significantly higher than the median sale price, it’s representative of a typical transaction these days, according to real estate brokers and developers in Nevada. What was unusual about this particular deal was that the 80-year-old retiree in Florida who purchased the home conducted the … [Read more...] about Luxury Demand
The Future Belongs to the Entrepreneurs
Thanks to the rise of the “gig economy” and a growing disinterest among young workers for the traditional nine-to-five day job, the way Americans think about work was evolving even before the chaos of the coronavirus shutdowns. The events of 2020, and the massive economic disruptions it has brought, has only further accelerated this trend—which could actually be good news for … [Read more...] about The Future Belongs to the Entrepreneurs
Renee Hanson
CEOVertical Athletics Type of Business: Athletics Accessories ManufacturerBased: Gardenville, NVHails From: Grosse Pointe, MI Years Co. has been in Nevada: 11Years with Company in Nevada: 12Employees with Company: 06 Who in your Life has been Instrumental to your Success? Alissa Nourse has been a mentor for the past seven years and has recently stepped in as our … [Read more...] about Renee Hanson
Around the StateDecember 2020
Unclaimed Property Returned to Nevadans The Nevada State Treasurer’s office has announced $28.5 million in unclaimed property has been returned to Nevadans during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the early weeks of the pandemic, the Treasurer’s office worked with the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) to develop a program designed to connect individuals … [Read more...] about Around the State
Cyber SecurityKeeping Your Business Safe
An issue that will only become more prevalent moving into the future, cybersecurity is something that affects everyone. From the grandfather that sends his social security check to a “prince” in Nigeria, to the CEO who finds her proprietary data held hostage by a cyber thief, no one is immune to online threats and scams. Business owners need to be especially careful as they … [Read more...] about Cyber Security
Commercial RE ReportOffice Summary: Third Quarter 2020
Northern Nevada By Colliers | Reno Reno/Sparks saw office vacancy increase in the third quarter of 2020 to 10.8 percent as net absorption turned negative. There were no new completions of office space during the quarter. The average asking rate for office space increased slightly, to $1.84 per square foot (PSF) on a full-service gross (FSG) basis from $1.83 in the second … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Business IndicatorsDecember 2020
The “advance” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2020 jumped by a best-ever 33.1 percent at an annual rate, after a worst-ever decline of 31.4 percent in the previous quarter. U.S. nonfarm employment experienced a stronger-than-expected gain, adding 638,000 jobs in October. Retail sales in September rose robustly by 5.4 percent from last … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Last WordHow Have you Adjusted your Holiday Traditions in Light of the Pandemic?
Tennille Pereira DirectorVegas Strong Resiliency Center “Decorating early and focusing on all I have to be thankful for will be a welcome change. Holiday shopping will be exclusively online, and I will finally get to impress with my COVID baking skills.” Deacon Tom Roberts President and CEOCatholic Charities of Southern Nevada “This year we’ve had to shift … [Read more...] about Last Word