Cimpress The producer of mass customized products is set to open its first US manufacturing operation in Reno with plans to hire up to 150 new employees to service more than 17,000 customers worldwide. The company produces for small and medium businesses, consumers, graphic designers and print sellers with a portfolio of more than 20 brands. Cimpress customizes more than 46 … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: February 2017
Movers and Shakers: Matt Kershaw
President & CEO Clark County Credit Union (65 years in NV) Type of Business: Credit Union | Hails from: Sandy, Utah | 11 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? My friend’s dad worked at a bank and helped me find a job when I was going to college. What is your pet peeve? The gobbling up of successful … [Read more...] about Movers and Shakers: Matt Kershaw
Red Report: February 2017
E Sale, Land ADDRESS 2214 N. Pecos Rd., 89115 BUYER Oxford Investment Partners SELLER Brian J. Horner DETAILS 3.88 acres; $250,000 APN 140-19-101-015 BUYER’S REP Matthew Feustel of Virtus Commercial Loan, Motel ADDRESS 4288 N. Nellis Blvd., 89115 LOAN OFFICER David Blum of NorthMarq Capital DETAILS NorthMarq Capital negotiated the $3 million refinance of La Quinta … [Read more...] about Red Report: February 2017
Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2016
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley’s overall industrial vacancy rate in Q4, 2016 was 4.8 percent. Since Q3, 2015 the Valley’s industrial market rate has been at full occupancy and has been absorbing new space while remaking the existing inventory to accommodate larger space demand. Q4 saw 2,045,634 square feet of completed space, all of it in the warehouse/distribution … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2016
What Is Your Favorite Recreational Place in Nevada?
“The walkways in Peccole Ranch are endless. I love to take walks with my daughter along the beautifully landscaped pathways that circle behind the homes of Peccole Ranch in Summerlin.  It’s so peaceful.” Dave Dworkin | Operations Manager, Avision Young “My favorite recreational place in Nevada is Mt. Rose Ski Resort. It’s just minutes from Reno, has the best snow and the … [Read more...] about What Is Your Favorite Recreational Place in Nevada?
Southern Nevada Home Builders Association: Advocate for Housing
For more than 60 years, the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association (SNHBA) has been a leading advocate for housing in the state of Nevada. SNHBA has played a leadership role in the numerous governmental and public affairs’ issues that impact the housing industry, and in particular, homebuilders, homebuyers and homeowners. The association is the oldest and largest trade … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada Home Builders Association: Advocate for Housing
Industry Focus: Philanthropy
As a new administration assumes leadership, non profits across the state brace for changes. From funding challenges to community engagement efforts, leaders of non profits recognize a need for flexibility in their operations moving forward. Recently, a group of non profit executives met to discuss the issues their industry faces and the state of the non profit industry. The … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Philanthropy
Movers & Shakers: Chris Flocchini
President & CEO Sierra Meat & Seafood (68 years in NV) Type of Business: Meat and Seafood Manufacturer and Distributor | Hails from: Los Gatos, California | 16 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno How did you first get into your profession? After college I decided not to get into the meat and seafood business with my family; I went into the real … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Chris Flocchini
Welcome to Nevada: January 2017
Amazon A new fulfillment center is under construction in North Las Vegas expanding Amazon’s presence in Southern Nevada. The company plans to open the facility by the summer of 2017 which will be operated by Amazon.com.kycd LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon.com. Plans for the new center include the hiring of 1,000 employees within the first few months with an average hourly wage … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: January 2017
Around the State: January 2017
Rural Nevada Receives Over $188 Million Investment for FY 2016 The US Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) has announced that, for fiscal year 2016, rural Nevada received $188 million in support of housing, community facilities, water systems and businesses. Further, the department announced that a total of $1.35 billion has been obligated statewide since 2009 … [Read more...] about Around the State: January 2017
Red Report: January 2017
E Sale, Multi-Family ADDRESS 501 S. 10th St., 89101 BUYER Ambleside Properties LLP SELLER T.H. Steele DETAILS 44 units; $32,727 per unit APN 139-34-811-006 SELLER’S REP Michael R. LaBar and Michael L. Shaffner of Marcus & Millichap H Sale, Retail ADDRESS 210 N. Boulder Hwy., Bldg. F, 89015 BUYER Southpoint Apartment, Inc. SELLER WPI-Lake Boulder, LLC DETAILS … [Read more...] about Red Report: January 2017
Retail Summary: Third Quarter 2016
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley anchored retail vacancy rate ticked up from 11 percent in Q2, 2016 to 11.1 percent in Q3, 2016. At the end of Q3, vacancy rates were 7.8 percent in power centers, 12.8 percent in community centers and 11.2 percent in neighborhood centers. With the retail market just one point above the 10 percent stabilized rate and taxable retail sales at … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: Third Quarter 2016
What is Your New Year’s Resolution?
“To take every opportunity to create moments of kindness and to use my voice to create peace wherever possible.” Heather Korbulic | Executive Director, Silver State Health Insurance Exchange “My New Year’s resolution is to not work every weekend and enjoy more time with my family and friends and also get back to do some more skydiving.” Marc Jay | Partner, Kelly Cardenas … [Read more...] about What is Your New Year’s Resolution?
Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation Receives $5,000 Grant from Vital Life Foundation
CARSON CITY – Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation (AADF), a non-profit organization that offers Dream Flights to U.S. military veterans living in retirement communities and long-term care facilities, received a $5,000 grant from Vital Life Foundation, a Marquis and Consonus Foundation that supports organizations and programs that provide meaning and vitality in the lives of … [Read more...] about Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation Receives $5,000 Grant from Vital Life Foundation
Industry Focus: Accountants
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) have a unique perspective on the economy having worked with several different industries in various levels of recovery. Although business is up, accountants have exercised caution and often recommend the same for their clients in anticipation of a flattening economy. However, new practice areas are experiencing growth and have opened the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Accountants