President / CEO Gillett Construction LLC (13 years in NV) “Don’t be afraid to be aggressive.” Type of Business: General Contracting | Hails from: Calgary Alberta, Canada | 13 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Henderson How did you first get into your profession? My family has a long history in general contracting, starting with my great grandfather. My … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Darren Gillett
Industry Focus: Healthcare
The healthcare industry continues to focus on the challenge of improving quality of care while managing costs. A group of Nevada’s healthcare leaders recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss this challenge, as well as new opportunities in the Silver State. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
Building Healthcare in Southern Nevada with the Clark County Medical Society
Stated right in the vision statement of Clark County Medical Society (CCMS) is the fact that the organization is as much an advocacy and education group for patients as for physicians and professionals working in the healthcare field. Chartered in 1955, CCMS is dedicated to advocating for physicians, patients and community health; to preserving the physician/patient … [Read more...] about Building Healthcare in Southern Nevada with the Clark County Medical Society
Welcome to Nevada: June 2016
Multiple The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) recently assisted five companies in receiving tax incentives for relocating or expanding in Southern Nevada. The five companies will create 388 new jobs and over $34 million in capital investment. The companies include: Core-Mark International, Mirixa Corporation, Pacific Dental Services, Sitel Operation Corporation and … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: June 2016
Around the State: June 2016
University of Nevada School of Medicine Graduates Doctors, Releases Report Last month, the University of Nevada School of Medicine held commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2016 in the Lawlor Events Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. The school graduated 66 students who will take a short break before beginning their residency training programs and are entering … [Read more...] about Around the State: June 2016
Red Report: June 2016
E Sale, Office ADDRESS 4101 E. Charleston Blvd., 89104 BUYER Sunland Properties, Inc. SELLER Gramercy Capital Corp. DETAILS 148,070 SF; $4.6 million APN 161-06-501-008 SELLER’S REP Tom Naseef, CCIM, SIOR and Jeff Naseef of Colliers International Sale, Multi-Family ADDRESS 1650 N. Pecos Rd., 89115 BUYER ABJ Group Enterprises SELLER California Capital Real Estate … [Read more...] about Red Report: June 2016
Office Summary: First Quarter 2016
Southern Nevada Las Vegas Valley speculative office vacancy rate in Q1, 2016 rose 0.3 points to 18.7 percent from Q4, 2015. This was the first increase in the vacancy rate in four quarters. Vacancy rates ranged from 15.5 percent for Class C space to 23.5 percent for Class A space at the end of Q1. Although we saw a slight increase in the vacancy rate to begin the year, we … [Read more...] about Office Summary: First Quarter 2016
What is the most memorable lesson your father taught you?
“Work ethic. As a small business owner himself, I saw my father work long hours to maintain his client relationships. I didn’t realize it then, but this was setting an example that I follow today.” Ryan Martina, PLS | President, M² Geomatics “My dad taught me that taking risks could never result in a failure. If I failed at something, it was the absolute best education I … [Read more...] about What is the most memorable lesson your father taught you?
Industry Focus: Builders and Developers
Many builders and developers in the Silver State fought through the recession only to come out on the other side and realize there are new challenges facing their companies. Leaders in commercial building and development recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to address these challenges and discuss opportunities in the industry. Connie Brennan, publisher … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Builders and Developers
Welcome to Nevada: May 2016
ArroHealth A national provider of medical payment analytics, medical record retrieval, data aggregation and medical record coding, ArroHealth recently opened a new operation center in Reno. The location will service the company’s clients in the West and expects to fill approximately 90 positions in the first year of operation. Additionally, the company expects to fill up to … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: May 2016
Family Owned Businesses 2016
Congratulations to the 2016 Family Owned Business Finalists The Family Owned Business Awards began in 2010 as a way to recognize hardworking families throughout Nevada. Having now honored over 300 companies, the event has grown and pays tribute to businesses throughout the state. Without the support of the event’s corporate sponsor, Nevada State Bank (NSB), the Family Owned … [Read more...] about Family Owned Businesses 2016
Around the State: May 2016
Housing Prices Rise Across Nevada According to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors’ (GLVAR) most recent report, the median price of single-family homes is up 7.3 percent from the same reporting period a year ago to $220,000 in Southern Nevada. Chase International Real Estate also recently released a report indicating that the median price of a home in the Reno/Sparks … [Read more...] about Around the State: May 2016
Movers & Shakers: Simon Keith
Chief Operating Officer Nevada Donor Network (28 years in NV) “True leaders only see green lights.” Type of Business: Organ Procurement Organization | Hails from: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 4 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? I originally sat on the Board of Directors of the organization and moved … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Simon Keith
Red Report: May 2016
E Sale, Retail ADDRESS 4440 E. Washington Ave., 89110 BUYER Berryessa Plaza, LLC SELLER Mark M. Kaisi DETAILS 30,441 SF; $2,450,000 APN 140-29-212-003 BUYER’S REP Dan Gluhaich of Colliers International SELLER’S REP Cathy Jones, CCIM and Paul Miachika of Sun Commercial Real Estate Sale, Land ADDRESS 3500 N. Lamb Blvd., 89115 BUYER Lambeau, LLC SELLER Lamb Blvd … [Read more...] about Red Report: May 2016
Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2015
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley’s overall industrial vacancy rate in Q1, 2016 was 5.0 percent, a rise of 0.3 points, from 4.7 percent in Q4, 2015. Q1’s increase was the second quarter in a row with an increase in vacancy rate. Still, with the vacancy rate at such a low level, these rises are not a cause for concern. The strong growth in demand for industrial space, along … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2015