So much transportation-related construction will be underway in Nevada this year that one of the most closely watched initiatives is one that puts technology to use to reduce the frustrations faced by motorists stuck in construction delays. Several of the state’s most-traveled intersections — the Centennial Bowl and the Interstate 15 Tropicana Avenue interchange in Las Vegas, … [Read more...] about Under Construction
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Escape Lounge at Reno-Tahoe International Airport To Feature Cuisine from Renowned Local Chef Colin Smith
First Taste Test Offered on October 25, at a“mini-Escape” experience at the 2017 Northern Nevada Business Summit at the Downtown Reno Ballroom. The Escape Lounge at Reno-Tahoe International Airport announces that customers will experience a true taste of Reno with the addition of renowned local Chef Colin Smith to the kitchen. Open to all passengers, the Escape Lounge RNO … [Read more...] about Escape Lounge at Reno-Tahoe International Airport To Feature Cuisine from Renowned Local Chef Colin Smith
Homeland Security and Defense in the Silver State
Regardless of what a grumpy traveler delayed by airport checkpoints may tell you, Homeland Security provides an important framework that ensures that key elements of Nevada’s economy continue to thrive. During the first seven months of this year, approximately 11.5 million people came through security checkpoints on their way to board flights at McCarran International … [Read more...] about Homeland Security and Defense in the Silver State
Go Anywhere From Here: Nevada’s Transportation System
When Tina Quigley became general manager of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) she and her team went promptly to talk with officials in metropolitan areas where they’ve created transportation plans that were both funded and built, and had community support behind them. The common message from leaders in those communities was that even a public … [Read more...] about Go Anywhere From Here: Nevada’s Transportation System
Industry Focus: Power Women
Women executives are no longer a novelty in board rooms. They represent a growing percentage of businesses across the state. Nevertheless, women face a unique set of challenges and many believe the glass ceiling has not yet shattered. Recently, a group of successful female executives met at the Las Vegas offices of Gordon Silver to discuss issues facing women in … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Power Women
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: September 2013
Projects Las Vegas, 89129 Government J.A. Tiberti Construction has completed renovations on the Durango Hills Water Resource Center. Facility improvements totaled $9.1 million and included construction of two new 8,800 SF structures. The water center was kept open during the 13-month project. MWH Americas served as architect of record. The facility is located at 3271 N. … [Read more...] about Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: September 2013
Finding our Niche: Distribution Centers in Nevada
In an effort to diversify Nevada’s economy away from over reliance on travel and tourism, hospitality and gaming, economic development authorities throughout the state continue to work to find the perfect industries for Nevada’s business-friendly tax climate, wide-open spaces, multi-modal transportation systems and easy access to the 11 western states. In 2011, the … [Read more...] about Finding our Niche: Distribution Centers in Nevada
Getting There: Transportation in Nevada
Nevada is a hub state, with easy access and distribution from both ends of the state to the Western states. Northern Nevada offers access by roadways, railways and an international airport as well as additional airports in surrounding areas. Southern Nevada offers ground access to Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and points south. The state’s business friendly tax climate … [Read more...] about Getting There: Transportation in Nevada
Economic Development: Critical to Nevada
When it comes to Nevada’s future, economic development is critical. Over the last 12 months, The Silver State has made strides on this front. Among other accomplishments, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) hired a leader in November 2011. This spring Gov. Brian Sandoval released “Moving Nevada Forward: A Plan for Excellence in Economic Development … [Read more...] about Economic Development: Critical to Nevada
The Logistics of Economic Recovery: The Distribution Industry in Nevada
That big-box warehouse down the street may not be the prettiest feature of the Nevada landscape surrounding you, but next time you’re driving past it, consider this: It, and other facilities like it, might just save the state’s struggling economy. Nevada is poised to become a major distribution center in the West. According to a 2011 study commissioned by the State of … [Read more...] about The Logistics of Economic Recovery: The Distribution Industry in Nevada