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
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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
Spotlight on Rural NevadaA Snapshot of the Silver State’s Frontier
Nevada’s rural areas often get outshone or out-reported by their larger urban counterparts, which is an oversight for at least two reasons. One, the state is primarily rural, defined by statute as cities and towns with a population under 150,000 people. Second, the rural regions warrant mention in their own right regarding business and economic development, as many are doing … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Rural Nevada
Industry FocusHuman Resources
Jason Bruckman, Eastridge Workforce Solutions • Celeste Johnson, The Applied Companies • Bill Rosado, ManagedPAY • Andy Pasbakhsh, ADP • Laura Nowlan, See Us Now Staffing • Robert Daniel, PrideStaff • Connye Harper, Southern Nevada Society for Human Resource Management • Tarah Richardson, Nevada Business Magazine • Dreana Resler, City National Bank | Not Pictured: Ben … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
The Industrial RevolutionNevada’s Commercial Real Estate Industrial Market
Larry Monkarsh | LM Construction & Brass Cap Development | Photo By Jerry Gallegos The industrial real estate market is humming along very well, but still experiencing a hangover from the Great Recession. Multiple Nevada real estate executives noted the strong performance of industrial real estate in both Northern and Southern Nevada, led by low vacancy numbers, but … [Read more...] about The Industrial Revolution
Family Owned Businesses2019
Nevada Business Magazine, along with corporate sponsor Nevada State Bank and associate sponsor Eide Bailly, is honored to recognize and support family owned businesses across Nevada for their hard work. The Family Owned Business Awards began in 2010 as a way to recognize these families and the companies they’ve created. The event pays tribute to hard working Nevadans that are … [Read more...] about Family Owned Businesses
BankingLet the Good Times Roll
Mirroring the vibrancy of Nevada’s economy, the state’s banking industry is robust, expanding and expected to remain strong throughout 2019, experts said. “It’s a great time to be a bank in Nevada,” said Stan Wilmoth, president and CEO of Heritage Bank of Nevada. Loans and deposits at the Northern Nevada community bank increased about 8 to 10 percent last year, and Wilmoth … [Read more...] about Banking
How About Now?Exit Planning
Business owners have an exit strategy issue. There’s a consensus among exit planning professionals that their clients often don’t think about their plans until it’s too late. “It’s one of those things, like an estate plan, that everyone knows they should do but it’s easy to put off,” said Shawn Pearson, an attorney at Woodburn and Wedge in Reno. “It’s like exercising and … [Read more...] about How About Now?
Industry FocusBuilders & Developers
Doug Roberts, Panattoni Development Co. • Lance Bradford, Stable Development • Jason Kuckler, Brass Cap Companies • Chet Opheikens, R & O Construction • Aaron West, Nevada Builder’s Alliance • David Picerne, Picerne Real Estate Group • Robert Potter, Affordable Concepts • Connie Brennan, Nevada Business Magazine • Jim Stuart, Matter Real Estate Group • Scott … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
The Return of Office 2019Nevada’s CRE Office Industry
Nevada’s commercial real estate office market is healthy, but not considered robust. Hit hard during the 2008 recession, it’s good to see vacancy rates dropping and rents increasing, but there’s been very little new product built in the last decade, which accounts for at least some of the continuing drop in vacancy rates. “The office market is not where we’d like it to be, … [Read more...] about The Return of Office 2019
Ready to WorkNevada Industry Excellence and an Opportunity-Driven Workforce
Education, collaboration and an educated workforce together describe the system of agencies and organizations working to build a pipeline from educated workers to the employers representing high demand jobs in Nevada. One such agency is Nevada Industry Excellence (NVIE). The industrial outreach program of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), NVIE is administered by … [Read more...] about Ready to Work
Living LargeNevada’s Luxury Home Market
In late 2018, a condo in the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas sold for a record-setting $1,633 per square foot. Despite this being an impressive luxury home record sale, it could be eclipsed if a home listed at Crystal Pointe, Lake Tahoe, sells – that listing is for $75 million. Nevada’s luxury home market is growing. New residents flocking to our state bring with them equity from … [Read more...] about Living Large