Now in it’s twelfth year, Legal Elite is an annual list showcasing Nevada’s top attorneys as chosen by their peers. The attorneys appearing in the following lists represent the best of the best. Polling for Legal Elite 2019 began in mid-February and nearly 5,000 nominations were submitted by licensed attorneys in Nevada. Each submission then went through an extensive … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2019
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Adaptive TrainingWorkforce in Nevada
Numerous factors are contributing to today’s dynamics of workforce training in Nevada—the approach, the offerings and the delivery—which continue to evolve to meet the needs of employers and employees. The Silver State keeps creating jobs at a record pace, the fastest in the United States for the sixth consecutive month as of the end of March 2019. Then, the year-over-year … [Read more...] about Adaptive Training
Industry FocusSubcontractors
From Left to Right: David Dieleman, Dielco Crane Service • Connie Brennan, Nevada Business Magazine • Jeff Stafford, Republic Electric • Victor Fuchs, Helix Electric • Blaine DeBrouwer, Dri Tech Corporation • Kelly Gaines, Nevada Subcontractors Association • Jeffrey Vilkin, Tradewinds Construction • Bruce Ford, City National Bank Now more than ever, education and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Nevada Bankers AssociationSupporting Business. Supporting Communities
WHAT makes a community a community? From educators and law enforcement to medical professionals and retailers, every individual plays an important role to the success of the community. Banks play a key part in supporting the community as well. By providing loans, checking and savings accounts and a range of products and services, banks help create stable, prosperous … [Read more...] about Nevada Bankers Association
Strong DesignArchitects and Engineers in Nevada
Even as the Las Vegas economy recovered from the Great Recession, Ed Vance and his architecture firm survived almost solely on the business from the Lucky Dragon. For two years during the project, Vance said projects were relatively hard to come by as developers weren’t quick to pull the trigger. Vance is adamant that all changed with the 2016 election. Since the election, … [Read more...] about Strong Design
Amping UpNevada’s Utilities Expand to Meet Demand
Nevada’s population is projected to increase 5.6 percent through 2022, according to the state demographer. That expansion and the continuing robust economy translate into greatly increased, cumulative power and water needs by new businesses and residences. Accommodating the current and forecasted growth is a huge focus of the Silver State entities providing these utilities. … [Read more...] about Amping Up
Power PollNevada: Under New Management
After the November 2018 election, Nevada saw a regime change in Carson City. The Silver State has a new governor and legislators, several of whom are inexperienced. This has led to a difficult legislative session which, many have said, has been more contentious than is typical. “We’re way behind,” explained Senator Keith Pickard, a republican member of the Nevada Senate … [Read more...] about Power Poll
Industry FocusMarketing
From left: Connie Brennan, Nevada Business Magazine, Mike Draper, Argentum Partners, Darcy Neighbors, CIM Marketing Partners, Merrell Virgen, Virgen Digital Brand Marketing, Brian Rouff, Imagine Communications, Paul Stowell, City National Bank, Meghan McLean, Valor Marketing, Kurt Ouchida, BRAINTRUST Agency, Stephanie Kruse, KPS3, Tim Quillin, Quillin Advertising, Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Reshaping Commercial Real EstateBrokers in Nevada
Buying, selling and investing in commercial real estate isn’t the same today as it was 10 years ago, and 10 years from now it should be completely changed. “Technology is changing in our industry,” said Brendan Keating, CEO, Logic Commercial Real Estate. “So the way we have to approach business, we need to be thinking about our technology while we’re marketing. Technology … [Read more...] about Reshaping Commercial Real Estate
NAWBO Southern NevadaWomen of Distinction Awards
An Iconic HistoryNAWBO Southern Nevada The mission of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Southern Nevada is to educate, empower and promote women business owners to experience success in all economic, political and social arenas. The organization provides informative and success driven monthly meetings which include time devoted to networking with … [Read more...] about NAWBO Southern Nevada
Continual EvolutionHealthcare in Nevada
Healthcare in the U.S. has been changing for the past decade with the rise and fall of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and it continues to evolve and change in Nevada. “There’s so much change, so much innovation in healthcare around the country right now, it’s really an amazing time,” said Mark Price, president, Healthcare Partners Nevada, a provider with 310 … [Read more...] about Continual Evolution
Protecting Your Intellectual PropertyLaw Practices Booming
Ask an attorney who specializes in intellectual property (IP) law just about any question, and the answer is likely to be the same. Should a company file for a patent? It depends. Should a business file for an injunction to stop unauthorized use of a trademark? It depends. But one question isn’t getting the stock answer these days. How’s business for intellectual property … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Industry FocusPhilanthropy
Mike Mullin, Nevada H.A.N.D., Gian Brosco, Nevada Community Foundation, Tom Kovach, LV Metropolitan Police Department, Randy Kinnamon, Salvation Army, Annette Logan, Alliance for Childhood Diseases/Cure 4 the Kids, Paul Stowell, City National Bank, Arash Ghafoori, NV Partnership for Homeless Youth, Scott Roberts, UNLV Foundation, Esther Golleher, Women’s Resource Medical … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Mega ProjectsNevada’s Changing Skylines
Looming prominently across I-15 from the Strip, the future stadium of the National Football League’s (NFL) Raiders is well on its way to hosting its first game. Las Vegas Stadium is among several mega-projects currently under construction in Nevada and making their way into the Valley’s economic landscape. Other major projects include the expansion of the Las Vegas … [Read more...] about Mega Projects
On a Winning StreakHow Sports Have Played into Henderson’s Atmospheric Rise
From biotech and banking to education and healthcare, business is booming in Henderson. Of all the industries and sectors that have influenced the city’s resurgence, sports could be one of the most influential, yet most under-appreciated, factors critical to the city - and region’s - success. One would be hard-pressed to find an aspect of Henderson that hasn’t been … [Read more...] about On a Winning Streak
Peccole Ranch Makes Beautiful MusicWith Water Smart Rebate Program
As the Peccole Ranch Community Association (PRCA) began converting thirsty grass to water-efficient landscapes more than a decade ago, different areas within the community—flood channels, paseos, and greenbelts—began to harmonize like a symphony. “Instead of just pulling the grass off the walls, careful thought was given, within the restrictions of the 100-year flood … [Read more...] about Peccole Ranch Makes Beautiful Music
The 4-1-1 On Low-Income Housing Tax CreditsAnd Why A State Program Could Help
By Katie Coleman, Communications Director, Nevada Rural Housing Authority Housing: it’s not a long game or a short game. It’s a perpetual game. And if you talk to one of the many Nevadans who struggle with finding affordable housing, it’s no game at all. At Nevada Rural Housing Authority, we believe that life success starts with home, and because of the deeply impacting … [Read more...] about The 4-1-1 On Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Mastering Land EntitlementsG.C. Garcia, Inc.
A strategic and knowledgeable approach to securing land entitlements streamlines the involved processes and augments returns-on-investment in commercial real estate development. Land entitlements are the cornerstone of land development. Yet, a deep well of patience is necessary to unravel the bureaucratic complexities and multifarious requirements. George Garcia, the … [Read more...] about Mastering Land Entitlements
Viva Less VaguenessNo More Awkward, Off-The-Rack Sizing with Custom Indochino Clothing
Indochino showroom at Fashion Show, Las Vegas Fashion often comes with its limitations when trying to nail that perfect fit. After all, there are many of us out there who don't fall anywhere near 'small,' 'medium,' or 'large'. Luckily, made to measure apparel is a great alternative to give your style game a guaranteed boost. The problem? Custom clothing can cost a pretty … [Read more...] about Viva Less Vagueness
Educating for What Will BeMeeting Nevada’s Future Needs
It’s evident that education cannot remain static and neither can it exist as separate from the real world. Rather, experts agree it needs to be made up of a series of interconnected, flexible institutions that reflect the change of Nevada industries and the demands and opportunities of technology. “You can’t educate kids in a vacuum. We always have to be looking at the … [Read more...] about Educating for What Will Be