This September, Nevada Business Magazine and Optum Care Nevada will recognize healthcare leaders in the Silver State for their achievements. The annual Healthcare Heroes awards program has celebrated Nevada’s most selfless and dedicated healthcare professionals for nearly two decades. As we continue to face challenges in the healthcare industry, recognizing the work of these … [Read more...] about 17th Annual Healthcare Hero Event on September 7th – Limited Tickets Available
Archives for August 2022
Questioning AuthorityChecks and Balances
In high school civics, most of us were taught about the Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances in our government. As a refresher, our government is designed with three branches, each with individual powers to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. The Legislative Branch passes laws. The Executive Branch enforces laws. And the Judicial Branch interprets … [Read more...] about Questioning Authority
Women to Watch 2022
The path to leadership can follow many different roads and women in business know that better than most. Successfully navigating their schedules, families and responsibilities, women are the originally trailblazers of work/life balance. This year’s class of Women to Watch have showcased this ability throughout their careers. They are decision makers in the Silver State; they’re … [Read more...] about Women to Watch 2022
Wild at HeartEconomic Development in Rural Nevada
A lot of Nevada is rural. That doesn’t mean one rural community is the same as the next. Economic development in Nevada’s rural communities varies by community, location, established industries and what complementary businesses would fit with existing businesses. Another consideration is the type of businesses that could locate in the area and improve the quality of life for … [Read more...] about Wild at Heart
Industry FocusBankers
From the early, uncertain times of the pandemic to the hectic days of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), Nevada bankers have seen massive shifts in the market and in their industry over the past few years. These shifts have made bankers agile and adaptable to their client’s needs. Recently, bankers met in a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank to discuss their industry … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Residential NevadaMarket Shifts
The Nevada real estate market is no novice to change. From the impact of the Great Recession that resulted in an influx of foreclosures, to the effects of the COVID pandemic that are being felt throughout the country, the housing market in Nevada has proven to be resilient. Currently, the Nevada market is experiencing a significant lack of supply in the face of overwhelming … [Read more...] about Residential Nevada
Around the StateAugust 2022
Community Development Block Grant Funds Awarded to Nevada Cities and Counties Nearly $4 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds have been awarded to 17 projects in rural Nevada. The projects are spread over five counties and the Cities of Ely, Fallon, Fernley, Wells and Carson. The awards and projects range from $35,000 for the Ron Woods-Family Resiliency … [Read more...] about Around the State
Supreme Court Begins to Rein in Administrative State
At the end of its 2021-22 session, the U.S. Supreme Court issued major decisions greatly restoring Constitutional jurisprudence and the rule of law and getting the court out of politics. One of the most important was West Virginia vs. Environmental Protection Agency, which reversed 130 years of destructive metastasis of the federal administrative state developed by … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Begins to Rein in Administrative State
James Vance
Franchise Owner/OperatorTeam Vance Management (McDonalds) Type of Business: Restaurant FranchiseBased In: Las Vegas, NVHails From: Henderson, NV Years Org. has been in Nevada: 55Years w/Organization in Nevada: 20Employees in Nevada: 400+ How did you get into your profession? I bought my first McDonald’s Franchise in 1995 in Silverthorne, CO after training in the … [Read more...] about James Vance
How Occupational Health Programs Can Attract and Retain Talent
Brenda Cotton, Work Health Solutions Fringe benefits are additions to compensation, such as stock options, childcare, meal subsidization, transportation, education, professional and personal development, vacations, flexible schedules and more. Although fringe benefits account for more than 30 percent of labor costs according to the Bureau of Labor … [Read more...] about How Occupational Health Programs Can Attract and Retain Talent
Commercial RE ReportIndustrial Summary: First Quarter 2022
Northern Nevada By Angel Orozco & Dan Buhrmann, CBRE The Reno industrial market finished the quarter with strong market fundamentals, posting the eleventh consecutive quarter of positive net absorption. Record low vacancy and availability rates, along with the rise of pre-leasing activity continues to entice both local and national investors. Average asking lease … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Business IndicatorsAugust 2022
The “third” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2022 shrank by 1.6 percent at an annual rate, revised down by 0.1 percent from the second estimate. The revision reflected a downward adjustment in consumer spending, partly offset by an upward adjustment in private inventory investment. U.S. nonfarm employment experienced a … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Last WordWhat is the Best Advice You’ve Ever Received?
Dr. Marc J. Khan Dean, Vice President Health AffairsKerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV “The best advice I’ve received is rather than thinking ‘no, because…’, change the paradigm to ‘yes, if…’. Positive mindsets create the future.” Ryann Juden City ManagerNorth Las Vegas “Always do what you believe is right and let the consequences follow.” Michael C. … [Read more...] about Last Word