Consistently ranking low on national indicators, education in Nevada is among business leaders’ and economic development professional’s biggest concerns. Recently, executives representing this challenging industry met at the law offices of Holland & Hart in Las Vegas to discuss ways in which to improve Nevada’s education. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
November 2011: Around the State
Nevada Receives Federal Grant to Support Small Business Exports The State of Nevada has received a $239,318 Small Business Administration (SBA) grant through the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Pilot Grant Initiative. The grant is expected to stimulate and strengthen Nevada’s global trade and will be administered by Nevada’s Office of Economic Development with the … [Read more...] about November 2011: Around the State
B.C. LeDoux: The Glenn Group
President/Creative Director Las Vegas & Reno Number of Employees: 36 Years in Nevada: 42 Years with Company: 11 How did you first get into your profession? When I was going to the journalism school at UNR, I got a copywriting internship with our company and never left. That’s pretty rare for someone from my generation, but I take a lot of pride in having played a … [Read more...] about B.C. LeDoux: The Glenn Group
Industrial Summary: Third Quarter 2011
Las Vegas The Las Vegas Valley industrial market continued to show signs of weakness although the sector reported a decline in the vacancy rate during the past three months. The vacancy rate retreated slightly to 18.0 percent as 145,800 square feet of positive net absorption was reported during the third quarter. The current quarter is a turn-around from the prior ten … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Third Quarter 2011
What do you think is the greatest invention of our time?
“The iPhone – From an organizational standpoint (keeping one organized), ease of use and ability to have a record of your life, pictures, etc., it is by far the best invention so far. Steve Jobs (God bless his soul) and his team have done an incredible job. Our three year old was able to navigate thru the phone and get what she wanted with ease.” Jeffrey Lowden, MBA • … [Read more...] about What do you think is the greatest invention of our time?
Industry Focus: Bankers
Recently, executives representing Nevada’s banking industry met at the law offices of Holland & Hart in Las Vegas to discuss the changed industry and their expectations for the future. Despite some signs of improvement, there continues to be a divide between banks looking to lend and businesses looking to borrow. Bankers hope to bridge that divide and find qualified … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers
Thomas R. Sheets: McDonald Carano Wilson LLP
Partner Las Vegas & Reno Number of Employees: 100+ Years in Nevada: 30 Years with Company: 1 How did you first get into your profession? My dad didn’t finish the tenth grade but he recognized the value of a formal education. He encouraged both of his children to take advantage of educational opportunities that weren’t available to him. When I was in high school I … [Read more...] about Thomas R. Sheets: McDonald Carano Wilson LLP
October 2011: Around the State
Storey County Establishes Independent Economic Development Authority Storey County, home to the 107,000 acre Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (TRIC) has established an economic development authority in order to work more closely with the Nevada Commission on Economic Development. Storey County is the second smallest county in Nevada and TRIC takes up approximately 65 percent of … [Read more...] about October 2011: Around the State
Retail Summary: Second Quarter 2011
Las Vegas Retail vacancies moved downward to a level not seen in more than two years. The market recorded 369,700 square feet of positive net absorption during the second quarter of 2011, pushing the vacancy rate down to 10.1 percent, a decline of almost 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous quarter (Q1 2011) and down nearly 0.7 percentage points in the same period … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: Second Quarter 2011
What do you love most about Nevada?
“Nevada’s tremendous potential for growth. Defining the opportunities to rebound from the recession, and developing a specific course of action are the keys to realizing that potential. Nevada needs to move beyond old economic development paradigms and embrace a new economic diversification structure with a commitment to innovation and leadership.” Ross Miller • Nevada … [Read more...] about What do you love most about Nevada?
Berkley vs. Heller: Game On!
The race for the seat vacated by Senator John Ensign, and currently held by Senator Dean Heller, promises to be among the most hotly contested races in Nevada history. Governor Sandoval appointed Heller to the Senate seat in May of this year, upon Ensign’s resignation. That seat is up for grabs and will be decided by Nevada voters in the November 2012 election. Heller, a … [Read more...] about Berkley vs. Heller: Game On!
Industry Focus: Mining
Mining executives seeking to dispel myths about their industry and educate Nevada business leaders on the state of mining recently gathered at the Reno offices of Holland and Hart for a roundtable discussion. These executives have numerous projects in the pipeline in Nevada. Many are still in the lengthy permitting process. Their projects will bring job opportunities to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Mining
September 2011: Around the State
Clark County Voter Registration Rises in Mid-2011 According to a report from Applied Analysis, new voter registrations in Clark County rose during the second quarter of 2011, an occurrence likely due to the lead up of municipal elections in June. Additionally, there has been a downward trend in Democrat registrations, which has come largely at the expense of rising interest … [Read more...] about September 2011: Around the State
Rob Wigton: Nevada Association of Realtors (NVAR)
CEO Reno, NV Number of Employees: 9 Years in Nevada: 17 Years with Company: 2 How did you first get into your profession? I entered the real estate profession in 1994, after years as a radio and television news reporter and anchor. We moved to the Carson Valley area to raise our children, and I became a successful Realtor, then a co-owner of a leading firm in the … [Read more...] about Rob Wigton: Nevada Association of Realtors (NVAR)
Office Summary: Second Quarter 2011
Las Vegas Demand for office space in the Las Vegas valley remains relatively weak as new product entered the market. Inventory rose during the quarter to 50.4 million square feet as two new projects were completed. Office space totaling 145,000 square feet as part of the first phase of Tivoli Village and nearly 8,200 square feet of space on Henderson’s historic Water … [Read more...] about Office Summary: Second Quarter 2011