The Decision Maker's Magazine
LAS VEGAS – Governor Brian Sandoval has appointed Brianna McCullough, senior vice president/marketing communications and product campaign manager for Nevada State Bank to the Nevada Volunteers board of commissioners for a three year term. McCullough has been with Nevada State Bank for four years and manages a multi-million dollar budget covering all aspects of brand, media … [Read more...]
LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Veterans Memorial Foundation announced a partnership with the state of Nevada that includes building the memorial on the grounds of the state’s Grant Sawyer Building, near the corner of Washington Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard North in Downtown Las Vegas. When complete, the Las Vegas Veterans Memorial (LVVM) will be a world-class monument and will … [Read more...]
Nevada is well known as a corporate tax haven. Many large companies are incorporated in Nevada, particularly those whose headquarters are located in California, Arizona or Utah. There are several reasons for this. One is that Nevada law provides strong protections against holding corporation’s owners responsible for the actions of a corporation. Another reason has to do with … [Read more...]
Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada Hosts Groundbreaking Event for Clinic in Downtown Las Vegas Groundbreaking ceremony for VMSN’s new downtown Las Vegas clinic. Members of the community are invited to attend and receive information about the project. [Read more...] Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada through Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance's 'Engage Southern … [Read more...]
CARSON CITY, NV – Governor Brian Sandoval and Elon Musk, Chairman and CEO of Tesla Motors, announced that Nevada has been selected as the official site for the Tesla Gigafactory. “This is great news for Nevada. Tesla will build the world’s largest and most advanced battery factory in Nevada which means nearly one hundred billion dollars in economic impact to the Silver State … [Read more...]
Demand for land in Nevada has resembled a rollercoaster pattern this decade. During the real estate boom in the first half of the 2000s, both residential and commercial developers hungrily purchased land, driving up prices. With the recession, the opposite happened; development nearly ceased, land demand decreased and so did the price. Again, the pendulum has begun to swing … [Read more...]
Nevada, because of its narrow focus on three industries, was devastated by the recession and eventually led the nation in foreclosures and unemployment. As both the director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and a resident of Nevada, Steve Hill believes there is a rising wave of economic development diversifying an outdated and vulnerable economy built on … [Read more...]
On June 12, 2013, Governor Brian Sandoval signed legislation authorizing the sale of marijuana in Nevada for medicinal purposes. The historic legislation allows cardholders and caregivers to legally purchase marijuana for medicinal use. Using marijuana for medicinal purposes has been legal in Nevada since 2001; however cardholders and caregivers have had to grow their own … [Read more...]
Optimism characterizes the mood of Nevada executives this year. Whether it’s waving goodbye to the recession or already having moved on to bigger and better things, business owners and executives have officially brushed off the oppressive economy and are now working on the bounce back. The 2014 Power Poll marks the twelfth year executives have weighed in on various issues … [Read more...]
By executive order of Governor Brian Sandoval, the Nevada 150 Commission has planned a series of events, gatherings, exhibits and legacy projects to commemorate Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase the unique contribution of Nevada’s rich culture and history. The yearlong celebration includes official community-based and signature Nevada 150 … [Read more...]
Southern Nevada's industrial real estate market enjoyed one of its best years in recent memory. That is according to a recent report provided by Colliers International - Las Vegas. “Without a doubt, 2013 was the best year Southern Nevada’s industrial real estate market has had in five years,” said Colliers' research director John Stater. “Hopefully, it was merely a prelude … [Read more...]
LAS VEGAS – Thomas Sheets, an attorney at McDonald Carano Wilson LLP and former general counsel of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has been appointed to the Nevada Tax Commission by Governor Brian Sandoval. This appointment marks Sheets’ return to the Nevada Tax Commission, where he served as chair for six years before leaving to work for the FERC. “I’m … [Read more...]
LAS VEGAS – McDonald Carano Wilson LLP announced the hiring of attorney Lucas Foletta. Prior to joining McDonald Carano Wilson, Foletta served as general counsel to Governor Brian Sandoval. He formerly worked as an assistant U.S. attorney and as a law clerk for Governor Brian Sandoval when he was a U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Nevada. Foletta received his … [Read more...]
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Province of Alberta‘s Ministry of International and Intergovernmental Relations have joined together to establish a collaborative relationship through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote opportunities in the Unmanned Vehicle System (UVS) sector. The MOU was signed by GOED Director … [Read more...]
America and the world want what Nevada’s got – and not just what’s on the Strip. Exports traveling from Nevada to points north, south, east and west are growing healthily despite the lackadaisical economy. Bolstered by visionary entrepreneurs, a solid workforce, smart tax policies and a state government that mostly knows when to help and when to get out of the way, the world … [Read more...]
AlphaVu Launches Nevada Operations AlphaVu LLC, a Washington, DC company that provides data mining and target messaging, has established a Las Vegas branch. The Nevada arm will serve as the operational base for the company’s growth into the southwest region. AlphaVu-Nevada will open its doors next month in the Howard Hughes Center. The company serves corporate, issue … [Read more...]
The Glenn Group has been hired by the Nevada Sesquicentennial Planning Committee to handle public relations promoting the statewide celebration of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial birthday. The agency will work closely with the planning committee to help build awareness and excitement for the celebration. “We are honored to have been selected to help carry out the Governor’s plan … [Read more...]
Las Vegas, NEV. – The Nevada Sesquicentennial Planning Committee has retained The Glenn Group, a Nevada-based marketing communications firm, to provide public relations services to promote the statewide celebration of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial birthday. The agency will work closely with the planning committee to help build awareness and excitement for the celebration and drive … [Read more...]
For release June 11, 2013 Contact: George McCabe, B&P Public Relations 702.967.2222 gmccabe@bpadlv.com Homeowners fared well in Legislature, says NVAR, citing laws shaped by its “Face of Foreclosure” reports Homeowners fared well in the recently concluded 2013 session of the Nevada Legislature, according to leaders of the Nevada Association of REALTORS (NVAR). “I … [Read more...]
Nevada capital investment will increase by an additional $200 million after the state approved tax abatements for nine companies. The Board of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced last week the abatements would also create 330 jobs initially. The approved companies include Performance Pipe, Fab Fulfillment Corp, GreatCall, Inc., Hamilton Company, MBT … [Read more...]