Last year, Nevada legislators passed AB 286, an anti-gun bill that would have made some elements of home gunsmithing illegal under a broad banner definition. As it was passed, the bill would have prohibited a person from possessing, purchasing, transporting or receiving an unfinished frame or receiver of a firearm or assembling a firearm without a serial number. The law was set … [Read more...] about Unconstitutional Law
Archives for January 2022
Economic Forecast 2022Nevada’s Economy Recovering – But Coronavirus Still Haunts State
Last year’s theme for Nevada’s economy was one of recovery versus recession as the state entered 2021 with coronavirus restrictions still in place. As the year progressed those restrictions slowly eased allowing for gaming revenues to recover, even as thousands of employees remain sidelined. The recovery was also assisted by employment recovering to pre-coronavirus levels in … [Read more...] about Economic Forecast 2022
An Intellectual Property WorldDefining and Protecting Rights
“It’s an intellectual property world,” said Robert Ryan, partner at Holland and Hart. “Almost any business that you build is going to have substantial intellectual property and the proper protection of it can be essential for having something valuable.” Intellectual property, or IP, is everywhere. From websites, client lists and software to the recipe of the sodas a company … [Read more...] about An Intellectual Property World
City of North Las VegasGrowth by Design
The City of North Las Vegas turned 75 in 2021. When incorporated in 1946, North Las Vegas was a sleepy, bedroom community. Today, North Las Vegas is a thriving metropolis with one of the strongest economies in the state. Through a pro-business approach, North Las Vegas is the epicenter of commerce, manufacturing and logistics in southern Nevada. The origins of the City of … [Read more...] about City of North Las Vegas
Industry FocusHealthcare
Healthcare in Nevada has seen significant challenges, especially in the past two years. COVID has brought about unprecedented change and hardship for this industry, from patient care to workforce issues. Recently, leaders in healthcare met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss the industry and its future. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Architects and EngineersDesigning Nevada’s Future
Construction was one of the industries considered essential during the pandemic shutdown in spring 2020. That included architects and engineers, who social distanced, worked remotely and wore masks, but kept working. That doesn’t mean the pandemic didn’t affect these industries. Both fields were already changing when COVID hit. Like it did for many industries, the pandemic … [Read more...] about Architects and Engineers
Voluntary BenefitsA Possible Solution for Employers and Employees
For those who may not have valued voluntary benefits prior to the pandemic, there has been a notable paradigm shift. Voluntary benefits are defined for a business as services or goods that an employer offers. These are typically offered at a discounted rate but are paid, either fully or partially, by the employee. They are sometimes also referred to as supplemental insurance or … [Read more...] about Voluntary Benefits
Around the StateJanuary 2022
Superintendent Reaches Agreement with School Board In November, the Clark County School Board voted to reverse its decision to rescind Superintendent Jesus Jara’s contract with the district. Last month, the board and Jara reached an agreement for him to continue as superintendent with a statement that they, “will continue striving for a more collaborative, respectful and … [Read more...] about Around the State
Let’s Define BetterThe Damage the Build Back Better Bill Would Do
Key arguments supporting President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better (BBB) tax-and-spend bill have been thoroughly debunked, including some in this space last month. So, let’s examine the major damage it would do to see why Nevada’s congressional representatives should oppose it. Its problems start with misrepresentations by proponents of the facts. Their most outrageous claim … [Read more...] about Let’s Define Better
Holly Silvestri
Principal/Co-OwnerThe Ferraro Group Type of Business: Public Relations and Public AffairsBased In: Las Vegas, NVHails From: San Diego, CA Years Co. has been in Nevada: 18Years with Company in Nevada: 14Employees with Company: 23 What was your first job? In high school, I worked in a sports clothing store and warehouse. I was always climbing high ladders in the back … [Read more...] about Holly Silvestri
Commercial RE Report Retail SummaryThird Quarter 2021
Northern Nevada By Gary Tremaine & Amanda Brierton, Dickson Commercial Retail had another strong quarter with Q3 total sales being $28.32 million and 10 total sales. The average price per square foot in the third quarter was $200. The first neighborhood center traded hands in the third quarter of 2021. The market has limited inventory and single tenant net leased … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report Retail Summary
Business IndicatorsJanuary 2022
The “second” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2021 grew 2.1 percent at an annual rate, which was revised up by 0.1 percent from the previous estimate. The upward revision primarily reflected largerthan-expected consumer spending and private inventory investment. Overall, the disappointing growth in the third quarter largely reflected a … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Last WordWhat are your hopes for the New Year?
Dr. Ali Nairizi Board Certified Interventional Pain Specialist and AnesthesiologistReno-Tahoe Pain Associates and United Pain Urgent Care “I hope the urgent pain care concept will become an accepted and integrated part of our healthcare system. It’s imperative that we address acute injuries upfront to reduce opioid misuse and abuse while removing the stigma associated … [Read more...] about Last Word