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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Hosts Spring Scholarship Social
University of Nevada, Reno Football Offensive Line Coach and Former USC Football Captain, Jonathan Himebauch, to attend Reno – The USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Chapter will host the 2016 Spring Scholarship Social on April 14, 2016 at Bistro 7 in Reno, Nev. The event will raise funds for continuing USC student scholarships for students that hail from the northern Nevada … [Read more...]
Arts & Culture: A Beautiful Business
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...]
Karen Laux, NP-C, Joins HealthCare Partners Medical Group
LAS VEGAS – Karen Laux, NP-C, has joined HealthCare Partners Medical Group, a leading physician-run group providing primary, specialty and urgent care in Southern Nevada. Laux is now treating patients at the Centennial Hills clinic, located at 6850 N. Durango Drive, Suite 208 Las Vegas, NV 89149. At the Centennial Hills facility, Laux combines her experience with the latest … [Read more...]
Industry Focus: Education
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...]
