CARSON CITY, Nev. – Melissa Caron, president of Smith Electric Company and president of the board of directors for Nevada Builders Alliance, a professional organization representing nearly 800 construction-related companies, was appointed by Gov. Sandoval to the Nevada State Contractors Board. The Contractors Board is responsible for disseminating information about rules and … [Read more...] about Nevada Builders Alliance Board President Caron to Serve on Nevada State Contractors Board
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Contractors Board Executive Officer Appointed To Nevada’s Core Team For Upcoming National Licensing Consortium
HENDERSON, NV – The Nevada State Contractors Board is pleased to announce that Executive Officer Margi A. Grein has been appointed by Governor Sandoval to join Nevada’s core team, which will be participating in the National Occupational Licensing Learning Consortium. Nevada was one of 11 states selected to participate in the Consortium, which will analyze licensing policies, … [Read more...] about Contractors Board Executive Officer Appointed To Nevada’s Core Team For Upcoming National Licensing Consortium
Nevada State Contractors Board Joins Local Agencies and Industry Groups to Hold Disaster Preparedness Kit Drive
LAS VEGAS – September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, and the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) wants to help Southern Nevada residents become disaster ready. From now until Oct. 6, NSCB, along with industry groups and local agencies, will be holding a Community Disaster Preparedness Kit Drive, which will supply local families with the necessary items to build … [Read more...] about Nevada State Contractors Board Joins Local Agencies and Industry Groups to Hold Disaster Preparedness Kit Drive
How Do You Measure Success?
“If I am happy when I wake up in the morning, I know I had a successful day yesterday. If I continue ending each day happy, I know I chose the right career.” Scott Donaghe | Senior Associate, Avison Young “In the non-profit world, success is measured by the number of lives we are changing. When we know we have helped to improve the graduation rates for the schools we work … [Read more...] about How Do You Measure Success?
Commercial Builders: The Rebound and the Growing Pains
Whereas Nevada’s commercial construction industry was all but dead five years ago, today it’s alive, with activity edging up. “We are finally in a period of growth. A lot more work is happening,” said Mac Bybee, president, Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC), Nevada Chapter, a statewide trade association that provides training, apprenticeship programs, government … [Read more...] about Commercial Builders: The Rebound and the Growing Pains
What Changes do you Expect 2016 to Bring for Nevada?
“Nevada should expect continued economic strengthening, especially from new construction developments, a rise in our national education ranking, massive turnover in the Legislature and legalized recreational marijuana in 2016.” Erica Harvey | Director of Operations, Radman Hospitality “2016 is going to be great for Southern Nevada. Thanks to the ego-humbling recession, we … [Read more...] about What Changes do you Expect 2016 to Bring for Nevada?
Rachel Wright Joins The Ferraro Group
Reno – The Ferraro Group, a public relations and public affairs firm with offices in Reno, Carson City, Las Vegas, and Phoenix, has hired Rachel Wright as a public relations account executive. In her new position, Wright will be responsible for public relations and social media efforts for both local and statewide clients. She will be working with various accounts, including … [Read more...] about Rachel Wright Joins The Ferraro Group
On the Rise: Commercial Building Rebounds
For the first time since 2007, when the recession decimated their industry, commercial builders in Nevada believe the industry is finally snapping back. “The recovery is slower than anybody wanted it to be, but the good news is that it is recovering,” says Ray Sedey, executive vice president of McCarthy Building Companies in Las Vegas. “Construction is recovering, but we’re … [Read more...] about On the Rise: Commercial Building Rebounds