Republic Services Unveils Renewable Energy Facility Republic Services and Energenic have unveiled the Apex landfill renewable energy generating facility. The facility is expected to generate enough electricity to power over 10,000 homes in Southern Nevada. NV Energy has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement for the sale of energy produced from the 12-megawatt … [Read more...] about June 2012: Around the State
Industry Focus: Economic Development
A phrase that’s been bounced around everywhere this year, economic development, has become a hot topic in boardrooms across the state. With Governor Sandoval’s guarantee to make economic development a priority for his administration, a fire has been lit throughout Nevada. Executives representing various economic development agencies throughout the state recently met at the Las … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Economic Development
The West Fires Back: Utah takes land-rights issue to next level … Will Nevada be next?
Some will call it an ultimatum. It is. But an ultimatum is often necessary when one party refuses to recognize the constitutional rights of another. And that’s why Utah Gov. Gary Herbert recently signed into law legislation challenging the federal government’s authority to occupy state lands. Utah’s HB 148, the Transfer of Public Lands Act, sets a hard deadline — Dec. 31, … [Read more...] about The West Fires Back: Utah takes land-rights issue to next level … Will Nevada be next?
Smart, Secure & Simple Computing
Security concerns and procedures are an important part of running any business. Even in a small company with 5 employees or less, being aware of where data is being stored, who can access it and how to take the first steps to protect it, is something all business owners and executives should know. In today’s fast changing technology environment, staying on top of technology … [Read more...] about Smart, Secure & Simple Computing
Office Summary: First Quarter 2012
Las Vegas The office sector continues to remain fragile with further reductions in pricing amid relatively little change in the vacancy rate. The vacancy rate remained flat from the prior quarter at 25.2 percent (13.1 million square feet) by the close of the first quarter of 2012. On a year-over-year basis, the vacancy rate has increased 1.5 percentage points. Despite one … [Read more...] about Office Summary: First Quarter 2012
What five words would you use to describe the best account executive/salesperson?
“The best sales person I have had the privilege of working with started with a high level of Integrity. Treating sales as a Profession and studying their craft was very apparent. Preparedness means not wasting a potential client’s time or their own by not doing the homework before the call. Hard Working and Aggressive complete the portrait of the best sales person I’ve … [Read more...] about What five words would you use to describe the best account executive/salesperson?
2012 Most Respected CEOs
A leader, a mentor or a boss. Whatever other name you give a CEO, whether or not they’re respected by their employees is an essential part of the make-up of any organization. Respect can make the difference between success and failure for any company and the man or woman in charge is the one responsible for engendering that respect. This year’s crop of Most Respected CEO’s … [Read more...] about 2012 Most Respected CEOs
Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate
While many feel that most industries in Nevada are beginning to experience small rebounds, one industry that still has a long road ahead is the commercial real estate sector. With asking rents remaining low and the large quantities of available space on the market, brokers, builders and developers continue to feel the effects of the recession. Executives representing this … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate
Medical Marvels: Nevada’s Top Physicians
Doctors in Nevada face many challenges including overcoming past perceptions of the healthcare industry in this state. However, with new centers opening, new procedures being used and new technologies moving to the state, Nevada’s doctors are changing that perception to instead make the state known for its excellence and compassionate care. While those not directly involved … [Read more...] about Medical Marvels: Nevada’s Top Physicians
Grant “Butch” Anderson III, CPA/PFS, CFP®: Muckel Anderson CPAs
Chief Executive Officer, Founder Reno Number of Employees: 28 Years in Nevada: 53 Years with Company: 15 How did you first get into your profession? The tax and accounting profession is a family business. My grandfather was an accountant for the state of Nevada and my Dad was a CPA with Harrigan & Anderson, a firm he started in 1975. I guess you can say it’s in … [Read more...] about Grant “Butch” Anderson III, CPA/PFS, CFP®: Muckel Anderson CPAs
May 2012: Around the State
The Learning Center Offers “Green” Computing Classes The Learning Center has entered into a training agreement with the Nevada State Energy Sector Partnership to offer “Green IT” classes to employers at no cost. The training is offered under a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Division for the purpose of improving existing worker skills through … [Read more...] about May 2012: Around the State
Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2011
Las Vegas The Las Vegas Valley industrial market continues to report rising vacancies and further pricing adjustments. The vacancy rate moved upward to 19.0 percent as 418,900 square feet of negative net absorption was reported during the first quarter of 2012. For comparison purposes, the vacancy rate is up 0.4 percentage points from the previous quarter (Q4 2011), and is … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2011
What U.S. President do you most respect?
“Abraham Lincoln because of his perserverance.” Kyle Nagy •Current President, Southern Nevada NAIOP, Director, Commercial Capital Advisors “Easily, it’s George Washington. He had the power to appoint himself as a dictator after the American Revolution. Instead, he became the only man in history who could demand absolute power and maintain the humility to abdicate it for … [Read more...] about What U.S. President do you most respect?
Staffing Firms
Nevada’s Staffing Firms have had front row seats to one of the most troubling aspects of this economy: unemployment. Despite that, they have found more and more employers are hiring and a demand for skilled workforce has remained strong. Recently, executives representing this industry met at Holland & Hart’s Las Vegas office to discuss staffing in Nevada and what is … [Read more...] about Staffing Firms
Is the mining industry paying its fair share? Monte Miller vs. Tim Crowley
Monte L. Miller is the president of Nevadans United for Fair Mining Tax, Inc and argues that the answer is no. In 1989, voters approved a constitutional amendment to the net proceeds of minerals tax of five percent which capped this tax at five percent in the Nevada Constitution. For 22 years, individuals and businesses have seen new taxes implemented and every fee and tax … [Read more...] about Is the mining industry paying its fair share? Monte Miller vs. Tim Crowley