Study: Spending Increases In Nevada May Worsen Results Spending more public money on Nevada education, healthcare, public safety and transportation may actually lead to performance decreases in those areas, a new study finds. Nevada Policy Research Institute released the findings of a study in which they examined Nevada’s spending over the last 10 years and concludes “that tax … [Read more...]

Northern Nevada Development Authority Announces New Strategic Direction The Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA) announced organizational changes that will better position itself—and the region—for economic development success in the new economy. The changes include restructuring NNDA’s key positions by merging the executive director position with business development … [Read more...]

NAIOP Study Indicates Amount of Available Land Key to Economy A study was released by NAIOP’s Southern Nevada Chapter which reports, that despite the current market conditions, the increasing scarcity of land (that could be used for industrial development) in the Southern Nevada region will negatively impact the regions economy over time. It was cited that if Southern Nevada … [Read more...]

Hospitals’ Death Rates Improve The annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America study concluded that five Northern Nevada hospitals improved in seven out of eight categories. Nevada’s improvement rates still fall below the national average in numerous categories. Mortality rates nationally stand at 6.31 percent, Nevada is at 6.86 percent; but over the period between … [Read more...]

Mining’s Contribution to Nevada’s Economy at an All-Time High Nevada’s mining industry experienced a significant increase in taxes paid to the state’s economy and wages paid per mining employee in 2007 were just two of the facts published in the Nevada Mining Association’s annual report. Nevada mines contributed nearly $200M in taxes to the state’s economy, up from approx. … [Read more...]

DOE Announces Plans to Ship Nuclear Waste to Yucca Mountain The Department of Energy recently issued its official decision to ship nuclear waste along a railroad line it proposes to build from Caliente to Yucca Mountain. The department also formally confirmed it will open the rail line for business to ranchers and farmers when it is not in being utilized for nuclear … [Read more...]

Southern Nevada NAIOP Announces Support for NDOT Project The board of directors for the Southern Nevada Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) voted unanimously to support the Nevada Department of Transportation’s (NDOT) proposed I-15/US 95 Demonstration Project as part of its Pioneer Program. The innovative public-private project will … [Read more...]

Prominent LA Law Firm Cements Its Presence In Las Vegas Christensen, Glaser, Fink, Jacobs, Weil & Shapiro, LLP opened a Las Vegas office located at 3763 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 300. The firm is known for its success in complicated high-risk litigation. It is currently one of the only law firms in the U.S. with comprehensive knowledge and experience in the Leadership … [Read more...]

Piedmont Mining Company Obtains Funding Piedmont Mining Company recently received $480,500 of private funding. The funding was arranged and managed by IBK Capital Corp. of Toronto. The offering totaled 3,203,331 units, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and one two-year warrant exercisable at $0.26 per share. Net of commissions, the company has received … [Read more...]

City of Sparks and Kiley Ranch Engage in Water Management Partnership In a cooperative agreement, the City of Sparks and Kiley Ranch Communities have joined forces to enhance water conservation in the community by signing the largest agreement by a single project for recycled water use to date. The agreement authorizes Kiley Ranch to reserve 553.32 acre-feet or 154 million … [Read more...]

Kortek Services and Connecting Point Merge Kortek Services Inc., a Las Vegas-based technology solutions provider, merged with Ron Cook’s Connecting Point, a technology business continuity company. Kortek will be relocating to Connecting Point’s Fremont Street facility. Ron Cook has been named chairman of Connecting Point, Lester Keizer will be CEO and Lyle Epstein will be … [Read more...]

Great Basin Internet Services Acquires WPTI Telecom and Broadband Great Basin Internet Services Inc. (GBIS) has acquired WPTI Telecom, LLC and WPTI Broadband, LLC, a provider of Internet connectivity and collocation land-voice solutions for broadband applications in Minden. This merger will provide GBIS with access to competitive local exchange carrier status, meaning it can … [Read more...]

SNWA Enhances Rebate Community residents and businesses who qualify for Southern Nevada Water Authority’s (SNWA) Water Smart Landscapes Rebate Program will receive $1.50 for each square foot of grass they replace with water-efficient landscaping. The SNWA board of directors approved the new incentive levels as a way to continue achieving the community’s long-range water … [Read more...]

TelePacific Expands Service TelePacific Communications, a business telecommunications network solutions company, started offering its services to small and medium-sized companies in Reno. The expansion means the company will now provide service to every metropolitan area in Nevada and California. This expansion will allow the company to offer a variety of telecommunications … [Read more...]

Expanding Radiation Capabilities Nevada Cancer Institute’s Radiation Oncology Department received accreditation by the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) and began treating patients with its TomoTherapy Hi-Art treatment system in September. The prestigious ACRO accreditation is achieved only by a small percentage of departments across the country. NVCI is accredited … [Read more...]

Deposit Alternative Company Established in Nevada The founder of one of Australia’s deposit bonding companies expanded its international reach by opening the first deposit bond firm, Deposit Alternative, in Las Vegas – the first of its kind in the United States. A deposit bond is a substitute for the cash deposit required when purchasing property, and can be issued for up to … [Read more...]

Healthcare Heroes Honored at Annual Events Nevada Business Journal and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield recently held the second annual Healthcare Heroes events. They took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas and the Silver Legacy in Reno, and recognized the outstanding achievements of 20 Nevadans – 10 from Southern Nevada and 10 from Northern Nevada. Healthcare … [Read more...]

Recruitment Providers Combine Resources Jobing.com, an online recruitment provider serving seven states with branches in 17 metropolitan areas (Southern Nevada included), recently acquired LocalCareers.com Inc. Launched in October of 1998, LocalCareers.com is an online network that encompasses nearly 400 local and niche employment Web sites across the U.S. Aaron Matos who … [Read more...]

Business Bank of Nevada Becomes City National Bank Business Bank of Nevada began doing business as City National Bank. City National and Business Bank announced plans to join forces in November 2006 and completed their merger on February 28, 2007. All of the bank’s clients in Nevada will enjoy full access to an expanded array of financial solutions, including wealth … [Read more...]

Alliance Commercial Real Estate and NAI Announced National Affiliation Alliance Commercial Real Estate Services has joined NAI Global to form NAI Alliance. NAI is the premier network of independent commercial real estate firms and has 300 offices in 92 countries. NAI Alliance will serve as the company’s Northern Nevada partner. “We are proud of the progress we have made since … [Read more...]