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Nevada UtilitiesConservation & Creativity

March 1, 2021 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer Leave a Comment

Despite COVID-19 shutting down business as usual, Nevada utilities companies grew over the past year. New customers signed on. New pilot programs started up. New agreements between agencies were entered into. New sources for commodities and renewable resources were found. Disconnects for nonpayment were suspended in response to the pandemic. “Utilities in Nevada have been … [Read more...] about Nevada Utilities

Industry FocusEducation

November 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Education in Nevada right now is going through a trial by fire as teachers and administrators try to find the best way to continue teaching amidst a pandemic. From distance learning to increased gaps in student needs, 2020 has been a challenging year for educators. Recently, leaders in education met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss their … [Read more...] about Industry Focus

Around the StateDecember 2019

December 1, 2019 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

UNLV School of Medicine Achieves Accreditation Milestone The UNLV School of Medicine (SOM) has been granted provisional accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The school is on track for full accreditation by 2021 or 2022. The LCME is the accrediting body for schools of medicine in the US and Canada. The school earned preliminary accreditation in … [Read more...] about Around the State

Entitlements and ZoningGetting Through the Process

August 2, 2019 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer Leave a Comment

  Some industry-specific terms become part of the general language even when not everyone can define them. Most people understand what zoning means. But ask a handful of representatives from different government entities how their entitlements process works and most will respond with, “What do you mean by entitlements?” Clarifying the Term “You own a piece of … [Read more...] about Entitlements and Zoning

Industry Focus: Education

October 1, 2017 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

Recently, leaders in education met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss opportunities to elevate Nevada’s education rankings.

Improving education in the Silver State has long been a priority for Nevadans. Recently, leaders in education met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss opportunities on the horizon to elevate Nevada’s education rankings. Connie Brennan, CEO, and publisher of Nevada Business Magazine served as moderator for the event. These monthly meetings are designed to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education

Around the State: May 2017

May 1, 2017 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

Women in Technology to be Recognized at Ceremony The fourth annual Las Vegas Women in Technology awards is being held on June 2nd. The ceremony is presented by the Las Vegas Community Tech Fund, WomenAdvancing.org and HiTech Las Vegas. The awards are presented to acknowledge the contributions of women in Las Vegas’ technology sector and honors are from a wide range of … [Read more...] about Around the State: May 2017

HomeAid Southern Nevada Hires Patrick Spargur as New Executive Director

April 19, 2017 By Press Release Wire Leave a Comment

HomeAid Southern Nevada, the charitable arm of the Home Builders Association, is pleased to welcome Patrick Spargur as the new executive director

LAS VEGAS – HomeAid Southern Nevada, the charitable arm of the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association, is pleased to welcome Patrick Spargur as the new executive director. “We look forward to working with Patrick, and feel confident he will drive our mission forward to help the homeless in our community through build projects, community partnerships and public outreach,” … [Read more...] about HomeAid Southern Nevada Hires Patrick Spargur as New Executive Director

Krista Gilbertson Joins Public Relations & Public Affairs Firm, The Ferraro Group

March 22, 2017 By Greg Ferraro Leave a Comment

The Ferraro Group, a public relations and public affairs firm with offices in Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City and Phoenix, recently hired Krista Gilbertson.

LAS VEGAS – The Ferraro Group, a public relations and public affairs firm with offices in Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City and Phoenix, recently hired Krista Gilbertson as a Senior Account Executive. In her new position, Gilbertson’s responsibilities will include overseeing public relations activities, creating strategic public relations plans, and developing and overseeing … [Read more...] about Krista Gilbertson Joins Public Relations & Public Affairs Firm, The Ferraro Group

Carefully Planned: Architects and Engineers in Nevada

January 1, 2017 By John Seelmeyer Leave a Comment

Like the fellow who narrowly escaped drowning, executives of architectural and engineering firms are really cautious as they venture back into the water.

Like the fellow who narrowly escaped drowning, executives of architectural and engineering firms in Nevada are really cautious as they venture back into the water. Obviously, industry executives are thrilled they’re landing a steady stream of new work as the development and construction sectors come back to life but, they’re wary of once again getting into deep water too … [Read more...] about Carefully Planned: Architects and Engineers in Nevada

Around the State: June 2016

June 1, 2016 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

University of Nevada School of Medicine Graduates Doctors, Releases Report Last month, the University of Nevada School of Medicine held commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2016 in the Lawlor Events Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. The school graduated 66 students who will take a short break before beginning their residency training programs and are entering … [Read more...] about Around the State: June 2016

Arts & Culture: A Beautiful Business

November 1, 2015 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

Indicative of a major shift for Nevada, arts and culture have become more and more of a priority in recent years.

Indicative of a major shift for Nevada, arts and culture have become more and more of a priority in recent years. One recent example of this shift, the national Americans for the Arts organization awarded NV Energy and its foundation one of 10 annual awards last month for their support of the arts in the Silver State. It was the first time a Nevada company won the recognition, … [Read more...] about Arts & Culture: A Beautiful Business

Reno Home Prices Rose Steadily in 2014

January 21, 2015 By Press Release Wire Leave a Comment

Home prices in Reno-Sparks rose throughout 2014, with million dollar homes claiming a bigger piece of the market and pushing up the overall sales volume.

More Growth Expected in 2015 ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. – Home prices in Reno-Sparks rose throughout 2014, with million dollar homes claiming a bigger piece of the market and subsequently pushing up the overall sales volume. The median price of home in Reno-Sparks rose 15 percent to $245,000 and the average price rose 12 percent to $290,302. Overall sales volume was up ten percent … [Read more...] about Reno Home Prices Rose Steadily in 2014

Tahoe Home Prices Continued to Rise in 2014 More Growth Expected in 2015

January 20, 2015 By Press Release Wire Leave a Comment

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. – Lake Tahoe real estate continued to climb last year, as median and average home prices increased seven and four percent (respectively), throughout 2014. The median price of a home in Lake Tahoe is $475,000, while the average is $807,088. The figures are part of a report released by Lake Tahoe-based real estate company Chase International, and compare the … [Read more...] about Tahoe Home Prices Continued to Rise in 2014 More Growth Expected in 2015

Industry Focus: Education

November 1, 2014 By Nevada Business Mag 1 Comment

  Faced with a wealth of challenges, Nevada’s education system has some hurdles to overcome. However, industry leaders recognize the challenges they face and are working to improve the state’s rankings. Recently, those leaders met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the needs of education. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education

Groundbreaking for Downtown Las Vegas Clinic; Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada; Home Prices Holding Steady

September 11, 2014 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

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...] about Groundbreaking for Downtown Las Vegas Clinic; Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada; Home Prices Holding Steady

A Piece of Nevada’s Pie: The View from Reno’s Mayoral Office

August 1, 2014 By Bob Cashell Leave a Comment

In November of this year, my term will end as Reno Mayor, a role I’ve served in for more than a decade. Naturally, I’ve fielded the “what are you most proud of?” questions a lot lately.

A good friend of mine, former Nevada Governor Mike O’Callaghan, once told me: “Don’t try to get the whole pie. Get a piece of the pie. Maybe later you can get another piece of the pie.” That philosophy — that you’re only as good as the whole — is one that I’ve followed religiously during my time in public office, whether it be as City of Reno Mayor (2002-present), Lieutenant … [Read more...] about A Piece of Nevada’s Pie: The View from Reno’s Mayoral Office

Risk Management: A Necessary Consideration

April 1, 2013 By Jeanne Lauf Walpole 1 Comment

The Importance of Risk Management in Business

As president and owner of Heuer Insurance Company in Sparks, Larry Heuer is well aware of the catastrophic losses businesses have the potential to experience if they don’t practice appropriate risk management. As an example of sound risk management, however, he chooses to remember a client who suffered a large loss due to a fire caused by a tenant in one of his upscale … [Read more...] about Risk Management: A Necessary Consideration

Retail Summary: Fourth Quarter 2012

April 1, 2013 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Read the Nevada Retail Summary: Fourth Quarter 2012.

Las Vegas By the end of 2012, vacancies in the retail sector reached their lowest level since the first quarter of 2009. The vacancy rate ended the year at 9.9 percent, down 0.3 percentage points when compared to last quarter (Q3 2012). Compared to a year ago (Q4 2011) the rate is down an even greater 0.7 percentage points. The latest market activity suggests the retail sector … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: Fourth Quarter 2012

Technology: Wired Up and Ready to Go

March 1, 2013 By Howard Riell Leave a Comment

The state of Nevada is building the future today by taking all the right steps to become a global technology leader in the year ahead.

With so much of America looking hopefully to the future, the state of Nevada is building it today by taking all the right steps to become a global technology leader in the year ahead. The technology sector in Nevada “has changed so much in five years,” says Dave Archer, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nevada Center for Entrepreneurs and Technology (NCET), a … [Read more...] about Technology: Wired Up and Ready to Go

Housing Market: Honing in on Homes

March 1, 2013 By Doresa Banning 1 Comment

With increasing sales and home values, Nevada’s housing market shows signs of recovery and strength not seen in recent years. “We’re on a good path right now,” said Patti Kelley, president of the Nevada Association of Realtors (NAR), a group that provides services to its members and advocates for private property rights. “We’re pulling out of the worst of it and finally … [Read more...] about Housing Market: Honing in on Homes

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