Nevada is known for many things, but agriculture, dairy, and ranching are usually not among the state's accolades. However, alongside the flashing lights of the Las Vegas Strip, the professional sports teams, the legendary aliens at Area 51 and the vast desert expanses of land, there exists a thriving agricultural industry and other economic contributors grown in … [Read more...] about Grown in Nevada
How Nevada Stacks Up2025
Nevada’s ratings in this year’s “How We Stack Up” show a mixed bag of ups and downs. On the one hand, the state remains challenged in education and healthcare; on the other, businesses continue to choose the Silver State in which to locate. A mass exodus continues to move people from California to Nevada, which contributes to higher home prices in the state. In addition, … [Read more...] about How Nevada Stacks Up
How Nevada Stacks Up2023
Much like the rest of the nation, Nevada has both strengths and weaknesses. Although hit hard during the recent pandemic, the Silver State now boasts a thriving travel and tourism industry and numbers that reflect a strong housing market. And for businesses looking to start up or relocate, Nevada shines with its tax friendly business environment and low energy costs. However, … [Read more...] about How Nevada Stacks Up
Industrial MarketWhat Goes Up, Must Come Down
Nevada’s industrial sector has been the hottest of all market segments statewide. Due in large to Nevada’s reputation of being business friendly, more companies are looking to move to the Silver State. And with a high demand for warehouses of any and all sizes, low vacancy rates and extensive preleasing activity, industrial development in Nevada has remained strong even in … [Read more...] about Industrial Market
Mining in NevadaA Shift in Perspective
Mining has a bad reputation. While images of dusty coal miners digging in caves with little to no ventilation and leaving scarred landscaping in their wake are often some of the first images that mining conjures, they are not a reflection of modern-day mining in the United States. Mining has evolved from its humble roots to become a sophisticated industry that is not only … [Read more...] about Mining in Nevada
Strategic Planning for the Silver StateEconomic Development and Utilities
Despite a global pandemic that had many quarantined to their homes, the Southwest has seen a large increase in population over the last several years. Nevada in particular has become a choice spot for business relocation, especially from neighboring states like California that are buried in bureaucratic red tape. And while an increased workforce bodes well for economic growth … [Read more...] about Strategic Planning for the Silver State
The Making of a NameBranding with Intention
In today’s digital world, intentional business branding is the lifeblood of any company. And while it usually is thought of as creating a logo with a specific color palette and design, the reality is that true business branding goes beyond what can be printed on a product or displayed on a company website. At its heart, business branding is a multi-elemental process that seeks … [Read more...] about The Making of a Name
Mergers + AcquisitionsMoving Forward in Nevada
These are unprecedented times. From a recent global pandemic to rising inflation, the uncertainty of the world is being felt in nearly every industry and sector of business. And for those looking to acquire or merge a business, all eyes are, rightly, on current events. Yet, despite rising concerns and challenges, Nevadans are continuing to buy and sell, and business in the … [Read more...] about Mergers + Acquisitions
Business FirstCybersecurity and Protecting Business
Businesses have come a long way in regard to technology. The digital era has changed the modern workplace and with those changes come new concerns for security. High quality, fireproof filing cabinets and locked doors no longer provide sufficient protection for company data. Businesses now must consider the real threat of cybercriminals and the impact that breached data could … [Read more...] about Business First
Conventions in NevadaHeaded Back Up
COVID impacted nearly every market in Nevada, but few were hit as hard as the convention market. As medical experts and politicians preached the necessity of social distancing, the world entered a season “at home” where work and school were done remotely, and conventions became virtual at best or were cancelled entirely. The effect of cancelled conventions in Nevada impacted … [Read more...] about Conventions in Nevada
Residential NevadaMarket Shifts
The Nevada real estate market is no novice to change. From the impact of the Great Recession that resulted in an influx of foreclosures, to the effects of the COVID pandemic that are being felt throughout the country, the housing market in Nevada has proven to be resilient. Currently, the Nevada market is experiencing a significant lack of supply in the face of overwhelming … [Read more...] about Residential Nevada
Medical FacilitiesBuilding Trends Post-COVID
All eyes have been on the healthcare industry in light of the recent COVID pandemic. And while there was a significant push for telehealth medicine where patients could schedule virtual visits with their doctor in order to maintain social distancing protocols, patients are now vying to see their doctors face-to-face. Consequently, there is a growing need for medical space. And … [Read more...] about Medical Facilities
Executive Education in NevadaDetermining Return on Investment
Pursuing a career in business has traditionally gone hand-in-hand with a college degree. And, for those pursing a leadership role, an executive education is almost always a requirement. But times have changed and so have the requirements for success in business. While there are a variety of contributing factors, advancements in technology, a new workforce generation and the … [Read more...] about Executive Education in Nevada
Keep WatchFinancing in Nevada
Financing in Nevada is on the move and, even experts agree, where it’s headed is anybody’s guess. With the Fed recently increasing interest rates and a noticeable spike in inflation, financial experts and Nevadans alike are paying close attention. “Depending on what the two variables do – inflation and interest rates – it will have some impact on every industry. [That … [Read more...] about Keep Watch
City of HendersonOpening New Doors
Henderson is growing and with it, doors of opportunity are opening like never before. Once illuminated only by the lights of Las Vegas, Henderson has become a powerhouse of technological innovation, workforce developments and a unique community that stands all on its own. As Nevada ushers in new business from other states, Henderson is opening its doors and becoming the … [Read more...] about City of Henderson