When the Governor announced the shutdown of businesses throughout Nevada in mid-March, it seems many among us were in a state of shock. As the new reality started to sink in and people developed new routines, an unexpected camaraderie started to take place. The “we’re all in this together” mantra was embraced as people reached out to each other to help however they could. I … [Read more...] about A Shout Out to the Helpers
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Temporarily Closed for BusinessNevada Versus COVID-19
Seemingly overnight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has swept through the world and changed every aspect of daily activity. From home-life and recreation to work and business operations, individuals everywhere have had to quickly learn to adapt to an unprecedented event. Working from home has been a trial by fire as businesses throughout Nevada closed their doors after … [Read more...] about Temporarily Closed for Business
Nevada UtilitiesNew Technologies, New Threats, New Solutions
Modern utilities, whether it’s electricity, water or natural gas, are expected to be there when needed. Utilities companies today face new challenges and need to adapt to a changing world, creating procedures to keep staff and customers safe and resources available. The tools have changed. Technology offers new solutions, climate change brings new challenges and a … [Read more...] about Nevada Utilities
Industry FocusBrokers
As Nevada businesses work to adjust to a rapidly changed world, executives in commercial brokerage see a multitude of changes to their industry. From tenant and landlord to bankers, brokers are involved in nearly every aspect of the commercial real estate industry and are working to advise their clients moving forward in a post-COVID world. Recently, brokerage executives … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Supply & DemandNevada’s Industrial Market
The demand for industrial space has been extraordinarily strong in Nevada throughout this economic expansion and is expected to stay consistent throughout the rest of this year and into 2021, according to real estate professionals throughout the state. Originally, a decline in demand was expected due to the country’s trade war with China, but with trade tensions easing that … [Read more...] about Supply & Demand
Nevada Bankers Association Offers Update on Federal Aid for Businesses, Including the Paycheck Protection Program
LAS VEGAS – Of all the measures the U.S. government is taking to help American workers and businesses deal with the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, one of the most widely publicized is the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). It offers loans designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. To help … [Read more...] about Nevada Bankers Association Offers Update on Federal Aid for Businesses, Including the Paycheck Protection Program
StoryBook Homes Donates $50,000 to COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund; Will Match Another $50,000 in Donations from Southern Nevada Home Builders
LAS VEGAS - The owners of StoryBook Homes, Wayne and Catherine Laska, are donating $50,000 to the Nevada COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund to help the State of Nevada respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Laskas are also challenging individuals who work in the Southern Nevada homebuilding industry to join them in this important effort. In addition to their own … [Read more...] about StoryBook Homes Donates $50,000 to COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund; Will Match Another $50,000 in Donations from Southern Nevada Home Builders
NAIOP Southern Nevada presents “FACTS! Amidst COVID-19, Lending, Development and Construction: What is Actually Happening and Not Happening in Southern Nevada” at April virtual breakfast
NAIOP Southern Nevada presents “FACTS! Amidst COVID-19, Lending, Development and Construction: What is Actually Happening & Not Happening in Southern Nevada.” At its free April virtual breakfast. Panel speakers include Kyle Nagy, CommCap Advisors; Guy Martin, Martin-Harris Construction, and Doug Roberts, Panattoni Development Company. Hayim Mizrachi, MDL Group, … [Read more...] about NAIOP Southern Nevada presents “FACTS! Amidst COVID-19, Lending, Development and Construction: What is Actually Happening and Not Happening in Southern Nevada” at April virtual breakfast
Nevada Bankers Association Encourages Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 to Apply for Federal Aid, Including New Paycheck Protection Program, but Have Patience
LAS VEGAS – The Nevada Bankers Association is encouraging small business owners affected by the coronavirus pandemic to apply for federal aid, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The federal program is designed to offer relief to small businesses, helping them make payroll, pay rent and fund other operational necessities for the next eight weeks until the crisis … [Read more...] about Nevada Bankers Association Encourages Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 to Apply for Federal Aid, Including New Paycheck Protection Program, but Have Patience
Serving Our Kids Foundation & Spread the Word Nevada: Local Nonprofits Team Up to Help At-Risk Kids
Two local nonprofit organizations have teamed up to continue helping children in need during the challenges the coronavirus outbreak presents to both agencies with social distancing measures, panic buying, and inaccessibility to normal food drives and delivery channels. Spread the Word Nevada, which provides books to at-risk kids, donated 1,500 books, more than 5,000 juice … [Read more...] about Serving Our Kids Foundation & Spread the Word Nevada: Local Nonprofits Team Up to Help At-Risk Kids
3D Printing Company Makes 500 Face Shields for Local Hospitals
(Reno, NEV.) – GriffonCo, a Reno-based 3D printing company, is halting production on its usual orders to manufacture and distribute more than 500 face masks to area hospitals treating COVID-19 patients. Katie and Andy Muth own and operate GriffonCo out of their home. Andy is a web developer at KPS3 marketing, and Katie homeschools their children while managing GriffonCo full … [Read more...] about 3D Printing Company Makes 500 Face Shields for Local Hospitals
Time to EvaluateCrisis of Humanity
Life on earth has changed dramatically in the past few weeks. The COVID-19 virus has infected humanity in every nation and wreaked havoc throughout the world. Panic, fear, disbelief and anger is in our own backyard and you may be experiencing those very emotions yourself. Even before the coronavirus, it was a frightening time and it’s easy to give into those fears. As of … [Read more...] about Time to Evaluate
Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing Gifts More Than $1.5 Million to Ensure Health and Safety of All Employees
PHOENIX – CEO Ken Goodrich of Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing, a leading provider of HVAC and plumbing services in the Southwest United States, today announced he is spending $1.5 million to install Ultra Violet (UV) germicidal lights in the homes of more than 600 employees. Deemed an essential business during an unprecedented time in our nation, Goettl’s HVAC and … [Read more...] about Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing Gifts More Than $1.5 Million to Ensure Health and Safety of All Employees
Q&D Construction Supports Local Restaurants Through #LocalFoodLove Challenge
Q&D Construction commits to providing its employees with lunch one day a week from local restaurants and encourages other businesses to do the same through a social media challenge Q&D Construction, a locally owned and operated construction company, is helping local restaurants through these tough economic times by purchasing one lunch each week for its employees. … [Read more...] about Q&D Construction Supports Local Restaurants Through #LocalFoodLove Challenge
Rounds Offering Individually Packaged Products and Support for Seniors, Children and Less Vulnerable
In response to the COVID-19 concern Rounds Bakery has taken extreme circumstances to ensure that its guests will receive the superior products they have come to know and love while at the same time providing a healthy and safe environment for all customers as well as staff. "We understand that these are uncertain times affecting families, children, seniors, and even small … [Read more...] about Rounds Offering Individually Packaged Products and Support for Seniors, Children and Less Vulnerable
Brewer’s Cabinet & Round About Partner to Offer Curbside Beer and Food Pickup
Locally brewed beer and prepared family meals by Round About Catering Effective Friday, March 20, The Brewer's Cabinet started to offer curbside and front door pickup at its production, White Fir St. location in addition to providing family and individual-sized meal prep service options from Round About Catering in order to serve customers during the COVID-19 outbreak … [Read more...] about Brewer’s Cabinet & Round About Partner to Offer Curbside Beer and Food Pickup
Vince Griffith, Local Landlord Issues Tenant Relief on Rent Payments Due to Governor Sisolak’s Mandatory Shut Down
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and recent regulations imposed by the Governor of Nevada, several downtown businesses are being forced to close their doors a many fear they may not reopen. Vince Griffith, the founding landlord of "StartUp Row," has decided to ease the pain on his current bar tenant's ownership by issuing his tenant relief program and cease rent payments and is … [Read more...] about Vince Griffith, Local Landlord Issues Tenant Relief on Rent Payments Due to Governor Sisolak’s Mandatory Shut Down
Ava Rose Agency’s Food and Beverage Clients Adapt in Result of Nevada’s Mandated 30-Day COVID-19 Shut-In
LAS VEGAS, NV - Ava Rose Agency and their food and beverage client roster are getting creative so that their guests can enjoy delicious eats amidst the mandatory 30-day shut-in in Nevada. See a full display of offerings listed alphabetically below. Kitchen Table Squared at The Gramercy (9205 W Russell Rd Suite 85, Las Vegas, NV 89148) and Kitchen Table (1716 W Horizon Ridge … [Read more...] about Ava Rose Agency’s Food and Beverage Clients Adapt in Result of Nevada’s Mandated 30-Day COVID-19 Shut-In