The following pages outline information about the upcoming election including opinions from leaders in Nevada’s business community on these issues. “Nevada is the most diverse battleground state in the nation and, because of our competitiveness, it takes early investment and a robust ground game to win here,” said Nevada State Democratic Party Spokesperson Claudio … [Read more...] about An Informed Electorate
Founding a FortressThe Beginnings of Sports in Nevada
I was born in Nevada and, like many other BaRs (born and raised), I spent my formative years rooting for a team that represented another state. I'm a football fan and didn't grow up with a local football team I could support. And, it wasn't too long ago that professional sports in Nevada exclusively consisted of how we could combine the industry with gambling. Sports betting is … [Read more...] about Founding a Fortress
Land, Infrastructure + OpportunityCity of North Las Vegas
Incorporated on May 1, 1946, the City of North Las Vegas (NLV) has a long history in southern Nevada. Since its beginnings, the city has established itself as an economic oasis in the region due to the area’s abundance of land, steady pipeline of available workers, pro-business environment and easy reach to western markets. The city’s draw can effectively be … [Read more...] about Land, Infrastructure + Opportunity
Power Poll 2023The Roller Coaster Economy
It’s been 20 years since the first “Power Poll” survey was sent to Nevada executives and the world looks very different than it did at the turn of the century. Nevada’s economy wasn’t quite as diversified, the population was growing at a record rate and the state’s housing crisis was just on the horizon. A crystal ball may have helped the Silver State avoid some of the more … [Read more...] about Power Poll 2023
City of North Las VegasBreaking Barriers
“People have a choice when they decide where to live, and they continue to choose North Las Vegas. We offer everything they need,” said Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown of the City of North Las Vegas. “We have great schools, amazing parks, community events and people want to live and do business in North Las Vegas.” Goynes-Brown is newly elected to the position of mayor at the … [Read more...] about City of North Las Vegas
Business FirstTraining, Hiring and Managing Employees
Spanning all industry sectors and ranging from entry-level to highly skilled, business owners and executives across the board are having a hard time finding employees. With several factors at play, from massive changes to the way people work to COVID-era retirees and people not coming back into the workforce after layoffs, this is not an easy problem to solve. As decision … [Read more...] about Business First
Power Poll 2022Change: The Only Constant
In March 2003, Nevada Business Magazine (then Nevada Business Journal) sent, via snail mail, survey forms to several hundred business leaders in the state and asked them to participate in what would become an annual tradition: the “Power Poll”. Twenty years later, much has changed. But, as philosopher Heraclitus once said, “Change is the only constant.” Now the survey is sent … [Read more...] about Power Poll 2022
Business FirstBuying, Selling and Running a Business
It’s no secret, running a business is challenging. For entrepreneurs throughout Nevada, navigating the complexities of day-to-day operations, as well as what to do when looking to buy or sell a business, can be overwhelming. In fact, even knowing where to start with many business matters can be daunting to the uninitiated. To help business owners and decision makers navigate … [Read more...] about Business First
Nevada RootsThe Making of Nevada
“Even though we’re a young state, we’ve got a very rich history,” said Eugene Hattori, curator of anthropology with the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. “We have evidence of archeological trade that goes back 8,000 years.” Nevada’s roots in business and industry began with the Native American tribes that resided in the region initially. The Northern and Southern Paiutes, … [Read more...] about Nevada Roots
Power Poll 2021Everything has Changed
In the last year, there have been significant changes to nearly every aspect of daily life. It seems no one was unaffected by the COVID pandemic that swept the world. Activities that were once taken for granted have now been limited or, in some cases, are simply gone. From new technologies to accommodate work from home to mask mandates and supply shortages, everything has … [Read more...] about Power Poll 2021
Cyber SecurityKeeping Your Business Safe
An issue that will only become more prevalent moving into the future, cybersecurity is something that affects everyone. From the grandfather that sends his social security check to a “prince” in Nigeria, to the CEO who finds her proprietary data held hostage by a cyber thief, no one is immune to online threats and scams. Business owners need to be especially careful as they … [Read more...] about Cyber Security
Temporarily Closed for BusinessNevada Versus COVID-19
Seemingly overnight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has swept through the world and changed every aspect of daily activity. From home-life and recreation to work and business operations, individuals everywhere have had to quickly learn to adapt to an unprecedented event. Working from home has been a trial by fire as businesses throughout Nevada closed their doors after … [Read more...] about Temporarily Closed for Business
Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Offers Hospitality Relief Grants
The Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation in Las Vegas is offering $100,000 in Hospitality Relief Grants for those impacted by COVID-19. For information on the grants go to timothysylam.org/relief-grant. … [Read more...] about Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Offers Hospitality Relief Grants
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Announces New Instant eCard, Enabling Full Website Access From Home
Las Vegas, NV – If you have been meaning to stop by your local library branch to sign up for a library card – but missed your window before the closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak – a new type of library card is now available! The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District today announced their new instant, digital eCard, that local residents can sign up for directly on the the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Announces New Instant eCard, Enabling Full Website Access From Home
To Combat COVID-19, Doctors Get Free Access to Patient Medical Records
LAS VEGAS – HealtHIE Nevada, our only statewide health information exchange (HIE) provides real-time access to patient medical records safely and securely to doctors. To save lives and reduce the spread of COVID-19, HealtHIE Nevada is now offering no-cost access to our HealtHIE Chart provider portal which contains comprehensive medical records on nearly every Nevadan. The … [Read more...] about To Combat COVID-19, Doctors Get Free Access to Patient Medical Records