I recently was invited to attend an event in Texas where Governor Abbott spoke on the border crisis and Operation Lone Star, which he launched in 2021. He deployed the Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety to the state's southern border. His mission included detecting and preventing illegal immigrants from crossing into our country, arresting human smugglers and … [Read more...] about America’s Crisis
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MVPFrank Lamicella
President of Power Slap Executive joined team in: 2023 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Executive hometown: Staten Island, New York A former corporate law attorney in New York City, Frank Lamicella joined the UFC nearly a decade ago before being recruited by leadership to help create and run a new sport centered around slap fighting. Assisting in the origination of … [Read more...] about MVP
Free Market WatchSEC v. Jarkesy: From Progressivism to Constitutionalism
America’s progressive movement began with the Pendleton Act of 1883, which created federal civil service. It continues to the present, addressing many areas, including antitrust, women’s rights, eugenics, income/wealth equality, environmental protection, labor laws and others. Notable progressives have included Woodrow Wilson, his mentor Richard Ely, Margaret Sanger, William … [Read more...] about Free Market Watch
Matt Harris
President Coreprime Type of Business: Employee Benefits Brokerage Based in: Las Vegas Hails from: Las Vegas Years Org. has been in Nevada: 11 Years with Organization in Nevada: 11 Employees in NV: 8 How did you get into your profession? It was 2008 during the Great Recession. I had recently moved back to Las Vegas after college and was recruited to join a local … [Read more...] about Matt Harris
Around the StateMarch 2024
Tract Acquires Additional 517 Acres Inside TRIC for Data Center A developer of master-planned data center parks, Tract, announced the acquisition of an additional 517 acres inside the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC). The site is adjacent to the company’s previously announced 686 acres within TRIC along Peru Dr. and expands the company’s footprint to support the growth of … [Read more...] about Around the State
Business IndicatorsMarch 2024
The advanced estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for 2023Q4 increased at an annual rate of 3.3 percent. While real GDP experienced robust growth driven by strong consumer spending and increased business investment activity, the deceleration observed in the fourth quarter from the 4.9 percent third quarter was mainly due to slowdowns in federal government spending … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
The Last WordWhat Type of Management Style Do You Prefer?
Tiffany McGrath Director, Corporate Communications Koin “My management style is all about collaboration and teamwork. Sharing insights and responsibilities leads to the most innovative solutions, and fosters a more cohesive, trust-based work environment.” Cory Frank VP of Business Development and Project Management Nigro Construction "I champion inclusivity through … [Read more...] about The Last Word
Cultural Marxism in BusinessAnd Its Consequences
The increasing prominence of 'Cultural Marxism' in the business sector is garnering significant attention, underscoring its impact beyond just social dimensions. This development is reshaping the conventional landscape of business operations and presents intricate challenges in comprehending the core of contemporary business practices, particularly in the United States. Echoing … [Read more...] about Cultural Marxism in Business
Around the StateFebruary 2024
Denmark to Work with Nevada on Renewable Energy Governor Joe Lombardo has signed a Declaration of Understanding with Denmark’s ambassador to the United States, Jesper Møller Sørensen, to explore opportunities to work more closely on renewable energy projects. One of the first collaborations will target the establishment of a renewable energy powered industrial park in Lincoln … [Read more...] about Around the State
Sam Palmer
PE, PEng, CBO/CFM Las Vegas Branch Manager UES Type of Business: Geotechnical/Environmental/Materials Engineering; Construction Inspections & Testing; Building Sciences Based: Las Vegas, NV Hails from: Goldsboro, NC Years Org. has been in Nevada: 21 Year with Organization in Nevada: 1 Employees in NV: 225 What is your professional background? A good friend … [Read more...] about Sam Palmer
Free Market WatchSupply Side Option May Fix Southwest Water Challenges
After two decades of drought, water-year 2022-23 (October to September) brought great rain and snow to the Colorado River Basin. Cooler-than-expected temperatures delayed the snow melt, and so the river and reservoirs rose in the second half of 2023 from record lows in mid-2022. Water demand (use) in lower Colorado Basin states (Nevada, Arizona and California) also fell … [Read more...] about Free Market Watch
Business IndicatorsFebruary 2024
The third estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for 2023Q3 increased at an annual rate of 4.9 percent, marking a 0.3 percentage point decrease from the second estimate. Although the update primarily reflected a downward revision in consumer spending, the robust growth in real GDP was still mainly driven by strong consumer spending and heightened activity in … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
The Last WordHow Did You Meet Your Spouse?
Holly Silvestri PartnerThe Ferraro Group “Through Nevada Business Magazine! My PR firm had an article and photo published many years ago, he read it, reached out to a client he knew who was mentioned in the article, and then we were introduced. We have been married for 21 years now. So, thank you, Nevada Business Magazine!” Tom Letizia PresidentLetizia … [Read more...] about The Last Word
The Illusion of TruthDoes Real Truth Exist?
In our fast-paced world, where we are bombarded with information, it's tough to know what's true. A buddy of mine recently said something that stuck with me, “There is no such thing as truth… it changes moment by moment, and no one can agree upon what it is… it is totally unreliable… the world is full of lies and deception… that’s the truth.” Kinda scary, right? If we can't … [Read more...] about The Illusion of Truth
Game OnSports Betting Evolution in Nevada from a Regulatory Perspective
Gaming Regulation in Nevada The Nevada Gaming Control Board is charged with protecting the integrity and stability of the ever-evolving gaming industry. The board executes this statutory mandate through exhaustive investigative procedures, comprehensive licensing practices and strict enforcement of laws and regulations that hold gaming licensees to high standards. These … [Read more...] about Game On