“The most memorable milestone in my career was contributing to the rebranding of Desert Passage to Miracle Mile Shops in 2007 and offering customers a fresh look with new stores, restaurants and entertainment experiences.” Wendy Albert | Senior Director of Marketing, Miracle Mile Shops “We were awarded the contract at the Springs Preserve in March of 2014. The last two years … [Read more...] about What has been your most memorable milestone in business?
Industry Focus: Utilities
With Nevada recovering from the recession, utility companies are finally beginning to invest in capital improvements, technology and expansion. Although the outlook is positive, progress can be slow due to changing regulations in the Silver State. However, rates remain competitive and conservation efforts prove to be strong. Recently, utility experts met at the Las Vegas office … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Utilities
Movers & Shakers: Mike Crowell
President and CEO National Championship Air Races (52 years in NV) “If you can take the emotion out of a decision you can make the right decision.” Type of Business: Special Events | Hails from: Columbus, Georgia | 1 year with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno How did you first get into your profession? My career in the soft drink industry started with a visit to a … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Mike Crowell
Around the State: February 2016
University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Ranks Among Best in Nation The U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business at 31st out of 163 schools in the nation for having the best online MBA program. The ranking evaluated schools based solely on data related to distance education MBA programs. The College of Business’ … [Read more...] about Around the State: February 2016
Clark County Bar Association
Every lawyer who wants to hang out a shingle or join a firm and practice law in Nevada has to pass the Nevada Bar. However, membership in Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) is voluntary for the approximately 1,700 Southern Nevada lawyers who make up the current roster. The organization offers a variety of benefits to members, from social to professional, charitable service … [Read more...] about Clark County Bar Association
Welcome to Nevada: February 2016
Deceuninck North America A global organization specializing in PVC window and door systems and composites for the building industry, Deceuninck North America, broke ground on a new plant in Fernley last year. The plant is expected to open in the second quarter of 2016 and includes 150,000 square feet of extrusion, manufacturing, support, warehose and office space. Deceuninck … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: February 2016
Red Report: February 2016
E Project, Hotel ADDRESS 1 S. Main St., 89101 CONTRACTOR OF RECORD Breslin Builders DETAILS The Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas has begun an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation to its rooftop pool including resurfacing and maintenance to the 70 SF pool deck. The new rooftop pool is slated to reopen this summer. Sale, Multi-Family ADDRESS 2895 E. … [Read more...] about Red Report: February 2016
Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2015
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley’s overall industrial vacancy rate in Q4, 2015 was 4.7 percent, a rise of 0.3 points, from 4.4 percent in Q3, 2015. Q4’s increase was the first quarter that the vacancy rose in three years. Additionally, between November 2014 and November 2015, the number of industrial-space using jobs in the Valley jumped by 6.9 percent. The strong growth … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2015
What is the Most Significant Change You Have Seen in Your Lifetime?
“I remember as a child getting a telephone. Our number was 779 and the operator connected you to the person you wanted to call. Fast forward 65 years and look where we are today. Technology has revolutionized how we communicate, how we interact, how we conduct business and how we live.” Shelley Berkley | CEO and Senior Provost, Touro University Nevada “The day the fax machine … [Read more...] about What is the Most Significant Change You Have Seen in Your Lifetime?
Industry Focus: Technology
Although there are challenges facing the technology industry in Nevada, leaders are working to grow the field in the Silver State and attract larger tech companies, foster startups and support STEM education. Recently, technology experts met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss these challenge and opportunities. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Technology
The New Generation of Las Vegas Legal Space: Commercial Real Estate by Industry
The legal industry is facing a fundamental priority shift that is impacting how law firms look at everything from their investment in technology to how their office spaces are designed. At the heart of this shift are the disparate attitudes and preferences between the generations that are currently in the workforce. The up and coming millennial generation has its own … [Read more...] about The New Generation of Las Vegas Legal Space: Commercial Real Estate by Industry
Around the State: January 2016
RTC Introduces Yellow Dot Program The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has unveiled the Nevada Yellow Dot program. The program is a traffic safety initiative which incorporates a simple yellow dot window decal to alert first responders to critical medical information in order to improve emergency care for those involved in vehicle crashes or who … [Read more...] about Around the State: January 2016
Movers & Shakers: Ryan Stibor
Managing Attorney Davis Stibor “Just dive in, you’ll only learn through doing.” Type of Business: Law Firm | Hails from: Las Vegas | 8 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? I entered my profession at a San Diego law firm practicing real estate syndication. Then, I moved back to Las Vegas to co-develop and … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Ryan Stibor
Welcome to Nevada: January 2016
A new column for 2016, Welcome to Nevada will highlight some of the state’s newest companies. With a goal of celebrating economic development achievements and the diversification of the Silver State’s economy, the editorial staff at Nevada Business Magazine will publish some of the new companies that have relocated or started in the state and feature them in the Welcome to … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: January 2016
Red Report: January 2016
E Sale, Retail ADDRESS 1201 – 1240 E. Charleston Blvd., 89104 BUYER Downtown Rental, Inc. SELLER US Bank National Association DETAILS 27,402 SF; $2,250,000 APN 139-34-814-001 REP (BOTH) Wil Chaffee and Paul Chaffee of NAI Vegas Sale, Land ADDRESS 5366 Stephanie St., 89122 BUYER Oxford Investment Partner, LLC SELLER CRV Classic Properties, LP DETAILS 1.66 acres; … [Read more...] about Red Report: January 2016