The legal industry continues to grapple with changing times. While managing client expectations is a challenge as old as the law itself, the next generation of legal professionals are creating new challenges by making work-life balance demands that have been unheard of in the industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) is also changing the legal game. Attorneys and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Trailblazing PhilanthropyMoonridge Group’s Philanthropy Leader’s Summit
For the past 14 years, the Moonridge Group has partnered with community leaders to host the Philanthropy Leaders Summit recognizing statewide contributions from family foundations, corporations and individual philanthropists. This year's summit was held in late September and focused on social impact, innovation and strategic giving. Outlined here are the organizations … [Read more...] about Trailblazing Philanthropy
Searching for the Golden TicketNAIOP Bus Tour 2025
Searching for the Golden Ticket NAIOP Southern Nevada’s Bus Tour Committee is proud to present the 2025 Bus Tour – “Searching for The Golden Ticket”. We look forward to continuing the storied tradition of the NAIOP Bus Tour in our virtual format. Despite some economic uncertainty on the national stage, the Las Vegas real estate market continues to demonstrate remarkable … [Read more...] about Searching for the Golden Ticket
Tony Alamo, M.D.
Chief Physician Executive/Chief Medical Officer Nevada Heart & Vascular Center Type of Business: Cardiac surgery, Cardiology and Vascular Surgery Based in: Las Vegas & Pahrump Hails from: Las Vegas Years Org. has been in Nevada: 27 Years as an Executive in Nevada: 02 Employees in NV (approx.): 150 How did you get into your profession? I was exposed at a … [Read more...] about Tony Alamo, M.D.
Entitlements in NevadaPlan Checkers and Checklists
Any development project in Nevada must go through a process of entitlement by the local city or county. Entitlements give a landowner the legal right to develop or redevelop a property, so obtaining an entitlement is a crucial first step in any construction project. The entitlement process can be long, tedious, and frustrating for both government agencies and … [Read more...] about Entitlements in Nevada
ReD ReportIndustry Summary: Third Quarter 2025
Northern Nevada By Stephen Delgado, CBRE | Reno The Reno industrial market was comprised of approximately 118 million sq. ft. at the close of Q3 2025. There were three new industrial buildings delivered to the market in Q3 2025, totaling 976,480 sq. ft. The construction pipeline has 1.6 million sq. ft. underway with another 15.8 million sq. ft. in various planning stages. … [Read more...] about ReD Report
Business IndicatorsNovember 2025
The U.S. economy expanded moderately for the period. Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annualized rate of 3.8 percent in the second quarter of 2025, driven by consumer spending and a decrease in imports. August employment rose by only 22,000 jobs, remaining essentially unchanged from the previous month, and up just 0.9 percent from a year earlier. The … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
The Last WordWhat Are You Thankful For?
Robert Frampton PT, DHCE, MPT, Dean of the College of Health and Human Services Touro University Nevada "I am thankful for our students who have chosen a career path that helps and heals patients in need, and I am so thankful for being their support along the way." Ann Silver Chief Executive Officer The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce “I'm thankful for the many … [Read more...] about The Last Word
Add Up to 20% More in IncentivesBusinesses Can Earn Incentives on Qualifying Energy-Saving Projects
Why waste another dollar on out-of-date equipment and lighting and unnecessary energy waste when there are so many smart solutions to reduce operating expenses? Especially now, when there’s a big financial incentive to upgrade? We’re here to help you find solutions and get the incentives to start saving both energy and money. But the key is to act now – before November … [Read more...] about Add Up to 20% More in Incentives
Industry FocusEducation
Education in Nevada is changing. Not only have there been massive changes in funding due to shifting political sands, but the traditional path of pursuing a bachelor’s degree after high school is rapidly losing popularity. Instead, students are pursuing quick degrees and certificates that allow them to enter the workforce sooner with pay scales that historically … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Shani Coleman
Director of Community & Economic Development Clark County Office of Community & Economic Development Type of Business: Government Based in: Las Vegas Hails from: Las Vegas Years Org. has been in Nevada: 116 Years with Company: 06 Employees in NV (approx.): 10K How did you get into your profession? I got into economic development by accepting a role as a … [Read more...] about Shani Coleman
Around the StateOctober 2025
NSF Addresses STEM Teacher Shortages A five-year National Science Foundation (NSF) award for over $775,000 is accelerating efforts to address Nevada's rural STEM teacher shortage. Nearly 90 percent of Nevada's school districts are classified as rural and face persistent challenges in attracting and retaining STEM educators. The award is called the Robert Noyce Teacher … [Read more...] about Around the State
Legal OpinionsExpert Knowledge for Nevada Business Leaders
Legal knowledge is worth its weight in gold, and rarely free. Legal Opinions has compiled a host of attorneys, experts in their field, to provide information and resources on a variety of topics. Nevada Business Magazine has been publishing this feature since 2014. Articles in the 2025 edition of Legal Opinions offer advice to business owners and executives on … [Read more...] about Legal Opinions
An Update on Nevada’s Financing IndustryWhat goes into getting a project financed and keeping it afloat
Business is booming across the state of Nevada. As established international companies continue to move offices and even headquarters to the region, alongside new, local businesses opening doors, one issue is top of mind: financing. The Financing Process Shannon Petersen, executive vice president and corporate banking director of Nevada State Bank, said … [Read more...] about An Update on Nevada’s Financing Industry
ReD ReportRetail Summary: Second Quarter 2025
Northern Nevada By Gary Tremaine, Dickson Commercial As we moved through Q2 2025, retail investment in Washoe County saw a notable surge, with transaction volume reaching over $75 million and marking a strong increase from the previous quarter. Single-tenant sales in Washoe County remained strong through Q2 2025, accounting for 76.47% of total retail transaction volume for … [Read more...] about ReD Report