Sparks – Northern Nevada Medical Group (NNMG) has announced the launch of its new pulmonary medicine specialty clinic led by board-certified internal medicine and pulmonary care providers, Aleem Surani, MD and Aaron Viray, MD. The new clinic will focus on advanced diagnosis and treatment options for patients managing lung and respiratory disorders. “We are pleased to expand … [Read more...]
On the Upswing: Builders & Developers Experience Growth
Nevada commercial developers and builders reported that their workloads are full, but not without challenges. “We’re busy. Busy’s good,” said Chet Opheikens, vice president, R&O Construction in Las Vegas. “Busy means we get to employ people. Employed people means community growth, which means increased morale and confidence, factors that allow for a strong … [Read more...]
Nevada State Bank Names Allen Archie Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager
SPARKS - Nevada State Bank has named Allen Archie assistant vice president and branch manager of the Wingfield Springs branch located at 2483 Wingfield Hills Road Suite A100 in Sparks. He will oversee branch staff, client services and banking operations. Archie has more than 25 years of financial experience. He began his career in 1993 with credit unions and moved into the … [Read more...]
Wages and the Worker’s Market: Nevada Staffing
Nevada’s employment landscape is one with numerous available jobs but an insufficient number of qualified people to fill them, experts said. “It’s an employee’s market,” said Peggy Walker, referring to Northern Nevada. “If somebody’s not working, there really is no excuse. They’re able to pick and choose.” At the same time, she said, “there are not enough skilled workers.” … [Read more...]
Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Presents Papé Machinery with Its Third Safety and Health Achievement Program Award
SPARKS – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations recently recognized Papé Machinery in Sparks, Nevada with the Company’s third Safety and Health Achievement Program Award (SHARP). This achievement comes after working with SCATS for several years on continuous and diligent workplace safety and health efforts … [Read more...]
Dickson Commercial Group Completes Investment Sale of Sparks Office Building
Sparks – Dickson Commercial Group is pleased to announce the successful sale of the office building located at 175 Salomon Circle. Scott Shanks, SIOR; Dominic Brunetti, CCIM; and Chris Shanks, CCIM, of Dickson Commercial Group (DCG) represented the Seller, 175 Salomon Circle LLC, in the transaction. Tom Fennell, CCIM, of DCG represented the Buyer, Hackmen3, LLC. The two-story, … [Read more...]
Beer and Science Converge in Ichthyosaur Expedition
Sparks – Great Basin Brewing Co., headquartered in Sparks, Nev. and the University of Bonn in Germany have teamed up in a rare partnership in the name of the Ichthyosaur. While sometimes confused with dinosaurs, Ichthyosaurs were true reptiles of a different lineage. Ichthyosaurs, Nevada’s official state fossil, represented the first large predators in the sea after a major … [Read more...]
Nevada’s Industrial Future: Two Parks Hold Great Promise for the Silver State
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” applies to Nevada’s tale of two industrial parks, one in the north and huge, the other in the south and a fraction of the size. Though the genesis of both took place at about the same time, in the late 1990s, their courses differed radically due to various circumstances of ownership, place and time. Today, the one with 17 … [Read more...]
Business Indicators: October 2016
The U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a 1.1 annual rate in the second quarter of 2016, The increase in real GDP was mainly due to surprisingly large gains in consumer spending, while cutbacks in private business investment contributed to U.S. economic growth remaining stuck in the slow lane. In spite of lackluster business investment, U.S. nonfarm employment added … [Read more...]
Holland & Hart Represents Marnell Gaming in its Acquisition of Nugget Casino Resort
Holland & Hart represented Marnell Gaming, a Nevada-based operator, in the successful acquisition of the Nugget Casino Resort, a casino-resort property in Sparks, Nevada, consisting of 1,400 guest rooms, a 75,000-square-foot casino, 110,000 square feet of meeting space, eight restaurants, an indoor atrium pool, entertainment venues, and more. The terms of the transaction, … [Read more...]
ITS Logistics Launches New Website and Brand Refresh
RENO — Third-party logistics company, ITS Logistics, has launched a new website and brand refresh following the announcement of its large-scale move to a 630,000-square-foot campus in Sparks, Nev. Major changes to the website include a new responsive interface for potential clients to learn about the company's services and an aesthetic redesign to support its new branding … [Read more...]
Emerging Demands: Multi-Family Real Estate
When the American Dream of home ownership took a nose dive due to the recession, many people discovered that it’s increasingly hip to rent. Subsequently in the past few years, the multi-family real estate market has enjoyed a record-setting uptick as demand has exceeded supply in Nevada as well as all over the country. “Things are very positive. This market had been one of the … [Read more...]
Enliven Debuts in Nevada Helping Youth with Early Psychosis
Program is from The State of Nevada and The Children’s Cabinet There’s a new program in town that addresses the needs of youth ages 15 to 25 who have experienced an episode of psychosis and need access to services. Enliven is a full-service program through the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and The Children’s Cabinet that helps young adults by … [Read more...]
Business Indicators: October 2015
The “second” estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2015 indicates an annualized rate increase of 3.7 percent, which is a significant upward revision from the advance estimate of 2.3 percent. The Bureau of Economic Analysis stated that second-quarter increases in real GDP mostly reflected strong consumer spending. More generally, personal … [Read more...]
On the Job: Subcontractors Critical to Construction Industry
Subcontractors are the building blocks of residential and commercial construction. They’re the ones doing the foundation, framing, drywall, glass, plumbing. Without subcontractors, projects go nowhere. “Subcontractors are crucial in anything that gets done around this town, especially on the building end of the work,” said Lance Semenko, chief operating officer, Q&D … [Read more...]
Reno Corks & Kegs Event to Raise Money for Nevada Health Care
RENO – Enjoy live music and libations for a good cause at the second annual Corks & Kegs fundraiser for the Nevada Health Care Association (NVHCA) Perry Foundation on Saturday, March 14, at 5 p.m. at JA Nugget in Sparks. Corks & Kegs guests will be able to sample a wide range of wine, spirits and craft beers, along with hors d’oeuvres and live music. Proceeds from … [Read more...]
Gov. Sandoval Reappoints Dr. Jason Champagne to the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners
SPARKS, Nev. — Jason Champagne, DDS and CEO of Champagne Family Dentistry, serves a second three-year term on the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners, reappointed by Governor Sandoval. As one of the youngest members on the board, Dr. Champagne proudly aids in administering state clinical licensing exams, guaranteeing that only qualified professionals are licensed to … [Read more...]
Nevada Land Market Continues to Recover
Demand for land in Nevada has resembled a rollercoaster pattern this decade. During the real estate boom in the first half of the 2000s, both residential and commercial developers hungrily purchased land, driving up prices. With the recession, the opposite happened; development nearly ceased, land demand decreased and so did the price. Again, the pendulum has begun to swing … [Read more...]
Ninth Annual Healthcare Heroes
Legacy Now in its ninth year, Healthcare Heroes began with the dual goal of honoring individuals that excel in healthcare and helping fund scholarships for Nevada’s future healthcare educators. After realizing there wasn’t a program in place to honor individuals that have done amazing things to propel healthcare in the Silver State, Healthcare Heroes was born with 10 … [Read more...]
Office Summary: Second Quarter 2014
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas office vacancy rate declined in the second quarter of 2014 after increasing in the first quarter of the year. During the latest period, the sector reported a vacancy rate of 25.2 percent, which is down 0.4 percentage points from the prior quarter. Compared to a year ago, vacancies have fallen 0.5 percentage points. The office market vacancy rate … [Read more...]
