At a time when technology makes daily leaps from innovation to reality, it’s people and the companies they form that bring the awe factor to life. In Henderson, both innovations and innovators are celebrated and cultivated, from the entrepreneurial spirit of downtown Henderson to the city being home to nationwide firsts. It’s people that transform a city into a City of the … [Read more...] about City of Henderson: City of the Future
Avoiding a Business Foul: Practical Steps to Dodge Business Litigation
The best litigation for business decision makers is the litigation that never happens. Court cases are time-consuming, expensive and take a business owner’s mind off business. The best way to avoid litigation? Document everything, know your obligations and be certain your protections are in place. “It sounds a little simplistic, but I would say, know your legal obligations, … [Read more...] about Avoiding a Business Foul: Practical Steps to Dodge Business Litigation
Then & Now: Clark County Bar Association
Ask a member of Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) why Southern Nevada attorneys should become members of the organization and the answers will span most of the benefits of membership. The one answer included every time: People. That answer comes in variations. But when networking, meeting colleagues, meeting judges, doing community service, volunteering on the Board of … [Read more...] about Then & Now: Clark County Bar Association
On Campus or Online: Opportunities for Executive Education in Nevada
Ask the administrator of an executive education program why an individual would spend the money and take the time to earn an advanced degree in business, and the answer comes back threefold. “People are coming into the program because they are looking to move up the corporate ladder,” said Nikkole McCartin, director, EMBA program, Lee Business School, University of Nevada, … [Read more...] about On Campus or Online: Opportunities for Executive Education in Nevada
The Evolution of Medical Education in Nevada
In November, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Medicine began accepting applications and interviewing students who will start their medical school education in summer 2017. That sounds like good news – and it is – because of Nevada’s severe shortage of physicians. However, it’s only one step by Nevada healthcare professionals to help the state catch up. … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Medical Education in Nevada
A Place to Live: Nevada’s Residential Market
Call it flattening or softening or just call it a leveling off – Nevada’s housing market seems to have found an even keel in the second half of 2016, and most professionals in the industry are calling that a good thing. After the housing bubble hit Nevada in the early 21st century when demand outstripped supply and prices rose over weekends and overnight, the inflationary … [Read more...] about A Place to Live: Nevada’s Residential Market
The Latest and Greatest Gadgets, Gear and Entertainment
The Dick Tracy comic strip launched in October 1931, featuring a tough, thorough detective who used what was then imaginary technology like his two-way wrist radio. Eighty-five years later school children wear GPS watches and their parents are using their own wrist watches for so much more than simply telling time. What’s New? As technology catches up with fantasy, the … [Read more...] about The Latest and Greatest Gadgets, Gear and Entertainment
Are We There Yet? Nevada Roadways
Five topics are currently driving conversations about transportation in Nevada: new funding, new roads, new modes of transportation, new technology and orange cones. No discussion of transportation is complete without orange cones. Conversations aren’t always friendly, but they do allow information to flow on why cones are out there and which transportation agency is trying … [Read more...] about Are We There Yet? Nevada Roadways
Beyond the Bank: Financing Commercial Real Estate in Nevada
Commercial real estate means office buildings, retail and industrial properties, multi-family projects and the raw land that eventually becomes all of the above. Commercial real estate financing is equally varied and includes everything from traditional bank-backed loans to newer twists such as crowdfunding. Finding Funding There are a variety of sources of lending, … [Read more...] about Beyond the Bank: Financing Commercial Real Estate in Nevada
We are CCIM
Instant recognition, credibility in the commercial real estate field is vital in today’s fast paced world of instant everything. The old adage, “you only get one chance to make a first impression” is more accurate than ever. In the realm of commercial real estate, a CCIM designation can speak louder than words when making that critical first impression. The CCIM … [Read more...] about We are CCIM
Education Outlook: Addressing the Tough Questions
Students are more than test scores, they’re the future of Nevada’s population and workforce. Schools are more than buildings, they are part of the state’s economy and essential to economic development. Education is more than learning, the process is dependent on teachers, students, families and the community. For too many years Nevada’s education system has received poor … [Read more...] about Education Outlook: Addressing the Tough Questions
Risk & Reward: Commercial Real Estate Investment in Nevada
Commercial real estate investment properties encompass all the categories of commercial real estate: office, retail, industrial and multi-family properties. Commercial real estate (CRE) itself encompasses everything from the dirt the property is built on to fully tenanted buildings being sold for the best price because every step along the path of commercial real estate from a … [Read more...] about Risk & Reward: Commercial Real Estate Investment in Nevada
My Henderson
The City of Henderson is open for business. And families. And for anyone who enjoys being in a city consistently awarded best of designations. In November of last year, for example, 24/7 Wall Street named Henderson to the list of America’s 50 Best Cities to Live in. The city is growing. Businesses are opening, financial services and corporate headquarters are calling … [Read more...] about My Henderson
Commercial Real Estate in Nevada: Then and Now
Thirty years ago, the Las Vegas Strip was a different Strip than today. Technology companies had yet to discover Nevada. Cell phones were rare. Businesses relied on PBX rooms for their telecommunications and if one part of the system failed, the others continued because everything didn’t depend on an IP framework to run all systems together. Thirty years ago, industrial … [Read more...] about Commercial Real Estate in Nevada: Then and Now
Raising the Grade: Higher Education in the Silver State
Education, economy, workforce, workers: pieces of a puzzle that come together to form economic development for Nevada and the ability to make a living for each individual. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, educational attainment and income are linked. Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment show national unemployment rates of 2.1 percent for … [Read more...] about Raising the Grade: Higher Education in the Silver State