Admissions and academic experts will help students get started at orientation sessions LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada will hold two orientation sessions in February for its Lunch & Learn program, which allows students to take college courses and earn their degree in downtown Las Vegas over lunch and in the evening. College admissions staff, counselors, and … [Read more...]
The PENTA Building Group Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary
LAS VEGAS – The PENTA Building Group, a leading commercial contractor, announced that the month of April, 2015 marks its 15-year anniversary. Over the course of its 15 years, PENTA has grown to over 160 full-time employees serving clients out of six offices in Nevada, California, Arizona and Oklahoma. “Our growth is a testament to our commitment to safe work sites and strong … [Read more...]
Philanthropic Minds Unite at the Fourth Annual Philanthropy Leaders Summit
LAS VEGAS – An annual gathering of philanthropy leaders will shed insight on the best practices, trends and current strategies making an impact on the local and national philanthropic landscape. The Fourth Annual Philanthropy Leaders Summit, founded and led by Moonridge Group, will be held at Las Vegas City Hall on Feb. 6 and will educate, inspire and provide valuable knowledge … [Read more...]
Heart of Our Cities: A Look at Nevada Downtowns
Downtown is the heart of a city. Traditional wisdom states that a healthy center reflects a healthy community. For a city to thrive and prosper, downtown needs to be a draw for visitors and residents alike. Economically, a robust, vital midtown attracts businesses, which in turn employ residents and pumps money into the economy. A healthy downtown creates sustainability, as … [Read more...]
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: July 2013
Projects Las Vegas, 89101 Government Las Vegas’ new City Hall has been chosen as the 2013 Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association. The eight-level, 308,000 SF building replaces the former City Hall that was constructed in 1971. The facility created office space for up to 570 staff members for the City of Las Vegas. The new structural design … [Read more...]
Downtown Las Vegas Shows 2012 Growth
For downtown Las Vegas, 2012 came to be known as the “Year of Downtown” for good reason: at least $754 million in public and private projects came to fruition and an additional $355 million in developments are under construction with most of these scheduled to be completed in 2013*. In 2012, downtown Las Vegas – which does not include the famed Las Vegas Strip and is located … [Read more...]
Taxpayers Don’t Prevail: Nevada’s prevailing wage law benefits narrow groups at public expense
Imagine you’re a plumber living in Mesquite. For most jobs, you’d probably earn as much as a plumber living in nearby St. George, Utah — $19.67 per hour, on average, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor. If you can get work on a public works project financed by Clark County or the State of Nevada in your hometown, however, your employer would be required to … [Read more...]
The Survivors: Builders and Developers in Nevada
The economic downturn in 2007 left both residential and commercial developers and builders in the Silver State scrambling for work. Many were forced to downsize their staffs, and some even closed their doors. “Since 2008, the development business has been a fraction of what it was,” said Doug Kiersey, president of Dermody Properties, a Reno-based industrial … [Read more...]
