Necessity is the mother of invention. Lisa Marshall was also a mother when she started American Pet Diner in Eureka, and she didn’t want to leave her kids with babysitters while getting a job in town. Luckily for Marshall, and her kids, she came from an entrepreneurial background – her father and grandfather had run an insurance business – so when she moved to Nevada where her … [Read more...] about Going Global: Nevada’s Place in the World Market
What Can the Government Do for You?: Helping Business Thrive in Nevada
Nevada has traditionally been a Mecca for small to medium sized businesses rather than a Mecca for Fortune 500 companies and, as the economy turns toward recovery, that traditional economic base should play an important role. Recovery from this recession will happen through small businesses and entrepreneurs who are ready, able and willing to start up new companies in Nevada. … [Read more...] about What Can the Government Do for You?: Helping Business Thrive in Nevada
Rural Nevada: Micro-Economies in a Macro State
While Nevada is one of the hardest hit states and still battling its way back from the recent great recession, the Nevada economy is made up of micro-economies. The state as a whole saw 13.2 percent unemployment in March, but the rate varies by county. At first glance, it might be assumed that Nevada’s rural communities are struggling harder than the metro areas, that’s not … [Read more...] about Rural Nevada: Micro-Economies in a Macro State
Banking on Nevada: A New Day
Though the recession was officially declared over in June, of 2009, Nevada’s recovery continues to lag behind that of the rest of the nation. There were more national banks than state-chartered banks involved in the residential mortgage and commercial real estates loan problems, but state-chartered banks in Nevada felt the impact through trickle down. “The pressure on banks … [Read more...] about Banking on Nevada: A New Day
All Roads Lead From Nevada: Industrial real estate in Nevada
Like every commercial real estate sector, industrial real estate – the part of the industry concerned with accommodating construction, manufacturing, wholesale trade and transportation warehousing/ distribution centers – was hit hard by the economic downturn. Unlike Nevada’s other commercial real estate sectors – retail and office – industrial real estate is expected to have a … [Read more...] about All Roads Lead From Nevada: Industrial real estate in Nevada
Bank-Owned Properties: Opportunity In Adversity
There’s a saying in commercial real estate, “Retail follows rooftops,” meaning residential homes get developed and sold before retail services follow to support the new neighborhoods. It works the same whether the economic forecast is sunny or cloudy. When the new housing bubble broke and the feeding frenzy didn’t just abate but disappeared completely, residential … [Read more...] about Bank-Owned Properties: Opportunity In Adversity
Award-Winning Homes: Looking for the Best
This year's Homer Awards, presented by the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association on October 16, were a bit of a surprise. In a market that has been dominated by large, upscale homes in recent years, the Home of the Year was awarded to the 1,423-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath Residence Two The Allen Group created at its Sedona development at Mesquite Vistas. The home … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Homes: Looking for the Best
Missing the Big Box Picture
Land prices and poor access to transportation routes mean big box users are ignoring Las Vegas and opting for Reno and Southern California instead. When America's largest bookseller, barnesandnoble.com, was scouting a site for one of its main Western distribution centers, Southern Nevada didn't even get a passing glance, despite its proximity. to the lucrative, densely … [Read more...] about Missing the Big Box Picture
Habitat for Humanity and the Community
Local businesses work to make dreams a reality Habitat for Humanity is community spirit made manifest, created by the individuals who give their time and energy to running the non-profit organization's board and businesses that donate material, labor and funds to support the work started so many years ago. "We've donated to Habitat for Humanity ever since they came to … [Read more...] about Habitat for Humanity and the Community
Neighborhood Watch
Environmental sustainability means stewardship of the future. It means respecting the world around us and protecting that world for future generations. Sustainability is reaching companies as businesses go green - recycling, reusing, minimizing waste and choosing to work with other companies doing the same. Sustainability also means leaving some of the land natural, not … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Watch