Like roadsters cruising across the desert at 80-something mph, Nevada’s architectural and engineering firms slammed hard on the brakes when the COVID-19 pandemic threw up a roadblock last spring. Now that traffic is moving again, some lanes are moving faster than others. Business is recovering at most firms, but executives don’t expect a full recovery until … [Read more...] about Architects & Engineers
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Which ‘Emergency Orders’ Should We Just Start Ignoring?
At what point do government mandates become so absurd and arbitrary, that it is socially acceptable to start ignoring them outright? Well, if governors keep acting the way they have throughout the coronavirus crisis, we might soon find out. From the beginning, the response to the pandemic has been a dramatic demonstration of just how capricious and arrogant politicians can … [Read more...] about Which ‘Emergency Orders’ Should We Just Start Ignoring?
How Does Nevada Stack Up2020
How does Nevada Compare to Other States in 2020? In previous years, annual reports showed a state more susceptible to U.S. economic ups and downs than others. When times were good, millions of tourists brought their money to Nevada, and the numbers showed a prosperous state that often led the nation in growth, despite chronic concerns about low rankings for … [Read more...] about How Does Nevada Stack Up
Private Education in NevadaOperational Changes
Parents in the U.S. have the right to choose the best form of education for their children. Choices include public and private schools, religious-affiliated and independent schools. According to the Nevada Department of Education (DOE), northern Nevada has 39 private schools with 4,012 students attending. Southern Nevada has 90 with 15,473 students enrolled. The student to … [Read more...] about Private Education in Nevada
Commercial Builders in NevadaWeathering the Storm
Nevada’s commercial builders — the companies that build about everything except single-family houses — weathered the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic in passably good shape. But, questions linger about how well the industry will fare if the state’s economy remains weak into the early days of next year. After some bumps during the worst of the pandemic’s early days, most … [Read more...] about Commercial Builders in Nevada
Businesses Need to Take Precautions from Cyberattacks While Employees Work Remotely
The year 2020 has led to unprecedented times for business in Nevada, with thousands of employees working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, many believed the health and economic turmoil might be temporary, but as case numbers continue to rise, a growing number of companies will have to adapt to working remotely for the foreseeable future. During these times, … [Read more...] about Businesses Need to Take Precautions from Cyberattacks While Employees Work Remotely
Nothing Special HereNevada’s Special Legislative Session
“Whereas, Section 9 of Article V of the Constitution of the State of Nevada provides that, ‘[T]he Governor may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the Legislature by Proclamation and shall state to both houses, when organized, the business for which they have been specially convened;’ … Now therefore, I, Steve Sisolak, Governor of the State of Nevada … do hereby convene the … [Read more...] about Nothing Special Here
Insuring BusinessGuidance Through Catastrophic Times
With a variety of product types depending on a business’ industry and needs, insurance can be confusing for many business owners and executives. “The reason you’re buying insurance is to provide protection from claims,” explained Brad Pearce, chairman, A&H Insurance. “So you want an insurance carrier that provides excellent claim service and excellent coverage.” That … [Read more...] about Insuring Business
Waiting for the Dust to SettleRetail in COVID-Nevada
The future of retail arrived with an unexpected, massive thunderclap this spring. Now retailers, shopping center developers and real estate brokers who specialize in commercial properties are looking over a landscape dramatically changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, identifying winners and losers and making predictions about the future of retail as it continues to unfold. Nobody … [Read more...] about Waiting for the Dust to Settle
Loss of Common SenseA State Controlled with Rights Infringed
Nicknamed “Battle Born”, we Nevadans are an independent bunch and have a history of wanting to run our own lives. We don’t want government control, nor do we need it. Nevertheless, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend recently with more and more government infringing on basic rights they have no business being involved in. The recent coronavirus pandemic is just the latest excuse … [Read more...] about Loss of Common Sense
New BeginningsReinventing Nevada’s Workforce After Shutdown
On March 20, Governor Sisolak ordered all nonessential businesses to close as Nevada followed shutdown orders, attempting to slow the spread of COVID-19. Overnight, the travel and tourism engine shutdown. For the first time ever, casinos closed their doors. During the first week of shutdown, nearly 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits. The … [Read more...] about New Beginnings
CCIM: A New WorldNavigating Changing Times with CCIM
Without change, nothing grows. But unexpected, chaotic change in economic systems and business transactions causes uncertainty and lost opportunities. In uncertain times, people reach for touchstones, for information and for the guidance of experienced professionals in their own markets. Seasoned, professional CCIM designees possess the knowledge, stability and expertise to … [Read more...] about CCIM: A New World
Uncertain TimesMultifamily in Nevada
April was set to be yet another busy month for sales of apartment complexes in Nevada, one of the hottest multifamily markets in the country. And then, all of sudden, it wasn’t. After state and local governments mandated business closures — with resulting job losses — to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, multifamily investors, developers and managers stepped back … [Read more...] about Uncertain Times
Desert Radiology Reopens Additional Facilities and Extends Hours at Several Valley Locations
LAS VEGAS – Desert Radiology, a premier diagnostic imaging company that has served Southern Nevada for more than 50 years, has reopened its Centra Point facility located near Durango Drive and Sunset Road and has also extended hours back to its original closing time of 11 p.m. for MRI services at the following locations: PalominoCathedral RockEasternWynnHorizon Ridge To … [Read more...] about Desert Radiology Reopens Additional Facilities and Extends Hours at Several Valley Locations
The Erosion of Freedom
“They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety” Benjamin Franklin Our founding fathers would be stunned if they could see how far our nation has drifted from its original charter. While many of the changes have seeped into our lives over a period of years, the pandemic has caused an escalation in government … [Read more...] about The Erosion of Freedom