NAIOP Southern Nevada’s Bus Tour Committee is pleased to present the 2021 “Strength vs Adversity” Bus Tour. These past two years have been a whirlwind! This market has faced significant adversity as a result of COVID. Despite the uncertainty over the past two years, our market has shown its strength and ability to overcome the effects caused by the pandemic. We are pleased … [Read more...] about NAIOP Southern Nevada 2021 “Strength vs Adversity” Virtual Bus Tour
Archives for November 2021
Blessings CheckMore Than Thanksgiving
… the country, rejoicing in the consciousness of augmented strength and vigor, is permitted to expect continuance of years with large increase of freedom. No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It … [Read more...] about Blessings Check
Meet You in NevadaReopening to Visitors Far and Wide
For the first time since the pandemic quarantine, Nevada’s visitor volume was more than 4 million in June, said Brenda Scolari, director, Nevada Tourism & Cultural Affairs, TravelNevada. “Even though that’s 16 percent below comparable in the same month in 2019, we have had visitation growth steadily improving month to month.” Visitor numbers reflect tourism trends … [Read more...] about Meet You in Nevada
Unique ChallengesRural Nevada, Housing and Innovation Zones
When it comes to rural communities, flexibility and community support are essential proponents for any business. Right now, there are a lot of interesting things happening in rural Nevada. At the top of the list is the issue of innovation zones. A company proposing to create self-governing, corporate-owned communities within thousands of acres of land it owns in a rural county … [Read more...] about Unique Challenges
A Tale of Two CitiesRetail Commercial Real Estate in Nevada
“Retail commercial real estate (CRE) in Nevada is a tale of two cities, really,” said Chris Richardson, CCIM, director, Logic Commercial Real Estate. “On the one hand, I have never seen such demand for new drive-through restaurants in good areas. It seems like everyone is expanding and some quick serve restaurants that never incorporated drive-through before are starting to … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Cities
Industry FocusCPAs
Frequently named as the most trusted profession by business owners, leaders in the certified public accountant (CPA) industry have had their work cut out for them in 2021. From navigating complex issues arising from the COVID pandemic to dealing with ever-changing rules from the Federal government, CPAs are working to remain flexible and available for their clients. … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Progressivism, the Administrative State and the Public Interest
Ron Knecht is Senior Policy Fellow at Nevada Policy Research Institute As Ben Franklin left the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787, he was asked what kind of government we would have. “A Republic,” he replied, “if you can keep it.” The Founders addressed that and other challenges by establishing checks and balances among three branches of the federal … [Read more...] about Progressivism, the Administrative State and the Public Interest
Proposed Tobacco Tax LawsHarming Nevada Small Business and Households
Kenneth Evans is President at Urban Chamber of Commerce Throughout Nevada, our chambers of commerce strive to create a favorable environment for every type of business imaginable. By promoting entrepreneurship, economic development, and job opportunities, we can ensure a better life for every Nevadan and their families. It’s easy to forget that when you boil it down, … [Read more...] about Proposed Tobacco Tax Laws
Stephanie Cisneros
Senior Vice PresidentConsumer & Business Banking Market LeaderU.S. Bank Type of Business: Financial InstitutionBased In: Las Vegas, NVHails From: Abilene, TX Years Co. Has Been in Nevada: 82Months with Company in Nevada: 19Employees with Company: 683 What was you First Job? Sonic Drive-In (Roller Skating Car Hop). Who has been Instrumental to your … [Read more...] about Stephanie Cisneros
Around the StateNovember 2021
Pinecrest Academy Awarded National Education Award The Pinecrest Academy of Inspirada has been awarded the National Blue Ribbon Education Award from the U.S. Department of Education. The award is given to schools throughout the country for the highest performing schools, measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. Pinecrest is the first charter school in the … [Read more...] about Around the State
Commercial RE Report: Industrial SummaryThird Quarter 2021
Northern Nevada By CBRE | Reno The northern Nevada industrial market continued to post strong market fundamentals in Q3 2021. Net absorption for the quarter reached 1 million SF, representing the ninth quarter in a row where net absorption totaled more than positive 800,000 SF. The market wide vacancy rate continues to plummet, ending Q3 2021 at 2.1 percent, down 120 … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report: Industrial Summary
Business IndicatorsNovember 2021
The “third” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2021 expanded 6.7 percent at an annual rate. The strong growth in the second quarter largely reflected a strong surge in consumer spending, which was boosted by significant injections of federal relief money. U.S. nonfarm employment showed a disappointing gain, adding only 194,000 jobs in … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Last WordWhat Are You Thankful For?
Sean O’Donnell Executive DirectorFoundation for Recovery “As a person in recovery from addiction, I am thankful for the Nevada businesses making progress to cultivate a workplace culture that supports their employees by becoming a Nevada recovery[1]friendly workplace.” Nicole Willis-Grimes Executive DirectorCommunities in Schools of Western Nevada “I am … [Read more...] about Last Word