President Kalb Industries of Nevada (44 years in Nevada) “Honesty and integrity are everything in this business.” Type of Business: General Contractor | Hails from: Las Vegas, NV | 10 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? It was the family business. The more I tried to push away the more I found myself drawn … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Justin Kalb
Welcome to Nevada: August 2016
LT Proactive Care Clinic Opening its first Nevada location in Henderson, LT Proactive Care Clinic is a healthcare organization that focuses on integrating medicine, nutrition and exercise to create personalized plans rather than simply treating diseases. The clinic has hired seven full time employees and hopes to add more as the business grows. Other locations include … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: August 2016
Around the State: August 2016
NCOT Provides Grants for Rural Tourism The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) has funded nearly $900,000 in grants to organizations promoting rural Nevada tourism. The funds are provided through the NCOT’s Rural Grants Program. Organizations that received the grants include the Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership, Backcountry Discovery Routes, Wells Chamber of Commerce, Las … [Read more...] about Around the State: August 2016
Red Report: August 2016
E Sale, Other ADDRESS 5621 – 5719 Judson Ave., 89156 BUYER Progressive Pilgrims Fellowship SELLER Saint Michael Antiochian Orthodox Church DETAILS 7,000 SF; $730,000 APN 140-21-601-005 SELLER’S REP Al Twainy, CCIM of Colliers International H Sale, Office ADDRESS 150 N. Gibson Rd., 89014 BUYER Harsch Investment Properties SELLER Basic Land Company, Inc. DETAILS … [Read more...] about Red Report: August 2016
Industrial Summary: Second Quarter 2016
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley’s overall industrial vacancy rate in Q2, 2016 was 4.6 percent, a decline of 0.4 points from 5.0 percent in Q1, 2016. Q2’s decrease ended two quarters of increases in the industrial vacancy rate. However, with vacancies at low levels and positive economic trends, rate increases are currently more likely due to simple statistical … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Second Quarter 2016
What is the biggest challenge facing Nevada?
“In my efforts to attract new companies to Nevada, the biggest challenge has been our education system. It is hard to compete with other states when we are ranked next to last on a nationwide level.” Mike Hillis, SIOR | Prinicpal, Avision Young “Nevada’s biggest challenge is convincing the world that this is a great place to live. Our city has made an amazing recovery and … [Read more...] about What is the biggest challenge facing Nevada?
Commercial real estate market in Southern Nevada continues to gain ground
LAS VEGAS – A report released today by Xceligent and the Commercial Alliance Las Vegas (CALV) shows the office, industrial and retail sectors of the commercial real estate market in Southern Nevada all continued to gain ground during the second quarter of 2016. “The strengthening of our market is continuing as anticipated,” said 2016 CALV President Soozi Jones Walker, CCIM, … [Read more...] about Commercial real estate market in Southern Nevada continues to gain ground
Industry Focus: Architects and Engineers
Architects and engineers in the Silver State are cautiously optimistic about their industries. Working through a variety of issues as a result of the recession, executives nonetheless indicated that their businesses were experiencing growth and the industry is gaining stability. A handful of decision-makers in the architect and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Architects and Engineers
Welcome to Nevada: July 2016
Mary’s Gone Crackers A manufacturer of organic and gluten-free healthy snacks, Mary’s Gone Crackers, has announced plans to open a manufacturing, research and development facility this fall in Reno. The company headquarters will also relocate to the site. The bakery will occupy over 420,000 square feet in the North Valley Commerce Center. Mary’s Gone Crackers intends to hire … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: July 2016
Movers & Shakers: Matt Clafton
VP/General Manager Alston Construction Company, Inc. (17 years in NV) “Life is too short to do something that you don’t like.” Type of Business: General Contractor | Hails from: Spokane, WA | 14 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas and Reno How did you first get into your profession? My dad was in the construction industry and I followed in his … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Matt Clafton
Around the State: July 2016
UNLV Releases White Paper on Fiscal Impact of Nevada Sales Tax In an effort to determine future impacts of a possible sales tax on services, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas has released a white paper, A General Sales Tax on Services in Nevada: Fiscal Impacts & Stability. The white paper found that the best-case scenario for potential revenues from a uniform tax of 2 … [Read more...] about Around the State: July 2016
Red Report: July 2016
E Sale, Retail ADDRESS 5061 E. Sahara Ave., 89142 BUYER JARM, LLC SELLER East Sahara & Nellis, LLC DETAILS 9,200 SF; $2,550,000 APN 161-09-115-003 SELLER’S REP Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank H Sale, Office ADDRESS 139 E. Warm Springs Rd., 89015 BUYER Daniel J. Beumer SELLER Foundation Executives Suites, LLC DETAILS 6,300 SF; … [Read more...] about Red Report: July 2016
Retail Summary First Quarter 2016
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley retail vacancy rate dropped 0.2 percentage points to 10.1 percent in Q1, 2016, a positive start to the year. At the end of Q1, Southern Nevada’s vacancy rate was again lowest in power centers at 7.2 percent. Neighborhood and community centers were almost even with vacancy rates of 10.9 and 11 percent, respectively. As of the end of Q1, … [Read more...] about Retail Summary First Quarter 2016
What Makes You Proud to Be an American?
“The everlasting ideals cast down by our forefathers continue to secure America’s plight; portrayed in our longstanding heritage in our American cities (be it farm, rural or industrial towns) which embodies the heart of our great country – all of which makes me proud.” Deven Chase | Managing Partner and Realtor, Elite Homes US “Though our country is not perfect, one of the … [Read more...] about What Makes You Proud to Be an American?
Legal Elite 2016: Nevada’s Top Attorneys
Now in its ninth year, Legal Elite highlights Nevada’s top attorneys as chosen by their peers. Polling for the 2016 list began in February of this year and over 6,000 nominations were collected from licensed attorneys throughout the state. Those nominees were vetted and the poll’s results, featured in the following pages, highlight the top vote receivers in Northern Nevada, … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2016: Nevada’s Top Attorneys