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
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Ellen Spiegel Appointed to Two CSG West Committees and Named as a Henry Toll Fellow
Nevada Assemblywoman Ellen Spiegel, D-Henderson, has been appointed by the Council of State Governments West to two of its standing committees: Canada Relations and Health and Human Services. She also recently was named as a member of their 2017 Henry Toll Fellow class. Both committees are instrumental in forming policy and advancing the common good both in individual states … [Read more...] about Ellen Spiegel Appointed to Two CSG West Committees and Named as a Henry Toll Fellow
3rd Annual Hop & Bop Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Festival
LAS VEGAS – Project Sunshine Nevada is pleased to present its 3rd annual Hop & Bop Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Festival for children with special needs and their families, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, at the Horses4Heroes Community Center at Floyd Lamb Park, 9200 Tule Springs Road. “We’re so excited to offer this memorable event for children with special … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Hop & Bop Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Festival
Around the State: February 2017
Las Vegas Breaks Tourism Record According to data compiled by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Las Vegas has broken the city’s all-time record of visitation growth with 42.9 million visitors in 2016. This is the third consecutive record-breaking year with 2015 seeing 42.3 million visitors. In addition, convention attendance also broke records in 2016 with 6.3 … [Read more...] about Around the State: February 2017
February 2017: Business Indicators
U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2016 increased at a 3.5 percent annualized rate. The surprising upswing of real GDP in the third quarter reflects a surge in agricultural (soybean) exports and a rebound in business inventories. The consumer price index also showed the largest jump in two years at 1.7 percent. November housing starts fell … [Read more...] about February 2017: Business Indicators
Nevada State Bank Offers Older Americans Five Tips to Avoid Lottery Scams in Recognition of May as “Older Americans Month”
LAS VEGAS – Older Americans are increasingly becoming popular targets for lottery and sweepstake scams. According to the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, lottery scams rank second on the list of fraud offenses reported by older adults, claiming thousands of victims each year. These scams, also known as the “advance fee scam,” involve fraudsters issuing counterfeit … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Offers Older Americans Five Tips to Avoid Lottery Scams in Recognition of May as “Older Americans Month”
New Providence Park Grand Opening Combined with Sunny 106.5 Ice Cream Sunday — Special dedication to fallen police officer, Providence resident Igor Soldo —
Free ice cream, a new park, a petting zoo and confetti…These were just a few of the things that made the recent Sunny 106.5 Ice Cream Sunday and grand opening of Huckleberry Park in the Providence Master Planned Community a fun way to spend the day for families and friends and celebrate a new outdoor recreational option. Festivities began in the morning with remarks from … [Read more...] about New Providence Park Grand Opening Combined with Sunny 106.5 Ice Cream Sunday — Special dedication to fallen police officer, Providence resident Igor Soldo —
Nathan Adelson Hospice Holds 12th Annual ‘John Anderson – Celebration of Life – Live Butterfly Release’
Las Vegas – Community members who have experienced the loss of loved ones can celebrate their memories during the 12th Annual John Anderson ‘Celebration of Life’ Live Butterfly Release. Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation will host the event at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the UNLV Alumni Park Amphitheater, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway in Las Vegas, behind the Flora Dungan … [Read more...] about Nathan Adelson Hospice Holds 12th Annual ‘John Anderson – Celebration of Life – Live Butterfly Release’
Centra Pecos Legacy LLC, Colliers Finalize Lease of Retail Property
LAS VEGAS – Colliers International – Las Vegas announced the finalization of a lease to Eye Level Learning Center. The approximately 1,400-square-foot retail property is located at 2562 Wigwam Parkway in Henderson, Nevada. Scot Marker of Colliers International represented the lessor, Centra Pecos Legacy LLC. About Colliers International Colliers International is a global … [Read more...] about Centra Pecos Legacy LLC, Colliers Finalize Lease of Retail Property
Officials Break Ground on Moapa Paiute Tribe Solar Project
The first utility-scale solar project on tribal land is underway in Southern Nevada. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) joined representatives from the Moapa Band of Piautes and executives from First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to kick off construction on the 250 Megawatt power plant. The project is located on … [Read more...] about Officials Break Ground on Moapa Paiute Tribe Solar Project
Industry Focus: Alternative Energy
Nevada’s alternative energy sector is changing with new projects and regulations as well as the buyout of Nevada’s major utility. Industry experts are expecting a resurgence of the industry as well as more conservation efforts. Recently, executives representing the alternative energy industry met at the Reno offices of City National Bank to discuss their changing … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Alternative Energy