A diverse economy is stronger than one based on only one or two industries. Traditionally, Nevada’s economic foundations have depended on mining and travel, tourism and hospitality. When the last recession hit even the hospitality industry, a serious move to diversify the economy began. “The biggest impetus that started everyone down the path of the new innovations and … [Read more...] about Technology’s Role
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Ready to WorkNevada Industry Excellence and an Opportunity-Driven Workforce
Education, collaboration and an educated workforce together describe the system of agencies and organizations working to build a pipeline from educated workers to the employers representing high demand jobs in Nevada. One such agency is Nevada Industry Excellence (NVIE). The industrial outreach program of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), NVIE is administered by … [Read more...] about Ready to Work
Thirteenth Annual Healthcare Heroes
LEGACY The first and longest running program of its kind in Nevada, Healthcare Heroes was born in 2006 with 10 categories and a seemingly endless supply of nominees. Since the beginning, Healthcare Heroes has been a catalyst to help grow healthcare in the Silver State. Taking the idea of contributing to healthcare a step further, the Healthcare Heroes scholarship … [Read more...] about Thirteenth Annual Healthcare Heroes
Around the State: August 2018
First UNLV Innovation Building Breaks Ground Gardner Company, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the UNLV Research Foundation has begun construction on the first building of the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. Part of a 122-acre, master planned campus, this first building will be four-stories and 110,000 square feet. This research, technology and … [Read more...] about Around the State: August 2018
Higher Learning: Education in Nevada
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is in the process of becoming a true system as Nevada’s educational climate shifts to meet the needs of Nevada citizens and businesses. Those needs are creating a change from individual institutions working alone to meet those needs to a system of institutions working together. “There’s quite a bit that’s new in higher education,” … [Read more...] about Higher Learning: Education in Nevada
Nevada’s Economic Outlook: 2018 Blue Skies Ahead
It’s been a decade since the great recession hit Nevada. As we start the new year of 2018, the state’s economy overall remains in recovery mode, with the majority of related metrics remaining below their peaks in 2006 and 2007. Looking forward, we can expect continued steady, incremental growth of the economy in the Silver State at both regional ends, experts said, which is … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Economic Outlook: 2018 Blue Skies Ahead
Industry Focus: Education
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
The Silver State & So Much More: Mining in Nevada
Nevada has been known as “The Silver State” since it entered the Union in 1864, but these days, it’s equally famous for gold, lithium, molybdenum and a host of other minerals. Nevada has 119 mines, located in every county except Douglas, and even has six producing oil fields. Mining represents a vital component of the state’s economy. Its total economic output in 2015 … [Read more...] about The Silver State & So Much More: Mining in Nevada
Beyond The Basics: Education in Nevada
Education is critical to Nevada’s workforce, economy and lifestyle. But Nevada’s public education ranks at or near the bottom of national rankings, and only 30 percent of Nevadans hold post-secondary education degrees or certificates. In the K-12 system, rankings are created from more indicators than simply academic, according to Traci Davis, superintendent, Washoe … [Read more...] about Beyond The Basics: Education in Nevada
Around the State: May 2017
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
Public Relations Professional Ashley Brune Joins the Abbi Agency
The Abbi Agency, a leading public relations, digital marketing and creative services firm headquartered in northern Nevada, has announced the hire of Ashley Brune, M.A. Brune will serve as the firm’s Public Relations Director. Brune joins the firm in the midst of sustained growth, and will contribute years of public relations and organizational leadership experience as the … [Read more...] about Public Relations Professional Ashley Brune Joins the Abbi Agency
Made in NYC; Made Better in Reno: A Business Case Study, Bombora
Rob Armstrong, co-founder of Bombora, was looking to expand R&D operations westward from their Manhattan headquarters. Where Bombora landed might surprise many. But it shouldn’t. The company, founded in 2014, is a startup in the AdTech sector providing B2B demographic and intent data for marketers worldwide. By aggregating users into demographic segments, it deploys … [Read more...] about Made in NYC; Made Better in Reno: A Business Case Study, Bombora
Spending Power: Nevada’s Retail Market
With the peak holiday spending in their rearview mirrors, Nevada retailers say they are cautiously optimistic about continued growth in 2017. “Retail is trending positive. I’m conservatively bullish and would be happy with one to two percent growth next year,” said Kevin Budny, senior general manager of the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson. “We were comparable to 2015 this … [Read more...] about Spending Power: Nevada’s Retail Market
Rachelle Crupi Promoted to President at Bank of Nevada
LAS VEGAS – Bank of Nevada announced that Rachelle Crupi is promoted to President, Bank of Nevada, effective Jan.1, 2017. Ms. Crupi is an accomplished banker with more than 30 years of experience in Nevada’s banking landscape. She joined Bank of Nevada in 2003 as a Regional President and early in her tenure opened the bank’s location at Hualapai Way and Charleston Boulevard. … [Read more...] about Rachelle Crupi Promoted to President at Bank of Nevada
Noble Studios Welcomes Project Manager Julianne Fritcher
As part of the Project Management team, Julianne Fritcher will be responsible for overseeing some of Noble’s more complex projects. Fritcher excels at coordinating all the moving pieces of a project, ultimately setting both her clients and teammates up for success along the way. Prior to working at Noble, Fritcher dabbled in finance before starting her own iPhone software … [Read more...] about Noble Studios Welcomes Project Manager Julianne Fritcher
Business Indicators: September 2016
The advanced estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2016 indicated a much weaker-than-expected growth of 1.2 percent. In addition, the first quarter’s real GDP growth was revised downward to 0.8 percent from 1.1 percent. Private investment, again, contributed negatively to U.S. economic expansion, falling by 9.7 percent from the previous … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: September 2016
LVGEA Names Terrence Thornton Vice President Of Investor Services And Development
LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance announced that Terrence Thornton has been promoted to the position of vice president of Investor Services and Development. Previously, he served as director of Investor Services and Development. In this new role, Thornton will oversee all aspects of investor management, recruitment, prospecting and fundraising … [Read more...] about LVGEA Names Terrence Thornton Vice President Of Investor Services And Development
Holland & Hart’s Free Education Series ‘Law on Tap’
Holland & Hart, Nevada’s largest full-service law firm, will host Law on Tap July 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center – Powered by Switch. Law on Tap gives local entrepreneurs, small business owners and any business professional the opportunity to learn firsthand from Holland & Hart attorneys. During the series, Holland & … [Read more...] about Holland & Hart’s Free Education Series ‘Law on Tap’
Around the State: June 2016
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
Matthew Lipkowitz Joins Dickson Realty as New CFO
Reno – Dickson Realty has hired Matthew Lipkowitz to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 10 years of accounting and financial experience to the team. “I am very honored to join a company like Dickson Realty that has deep roots in the community and a well-established professional reputation,” Lipkowitz said. “I look forward to being an integral part of the … [Read more...] about Matthew Lipkowitz Joins Dickson Realty as New CFO