Congratulations to the 2014 Family Owned Business Finalists It isn’t easy running a business, especially a family-owned business. Late hours, little to no salary and foregoing vacations can sometimes be exacerbated by family squabbles and employees that know the boss just a little too well. Nevertheless, family-owned businesses are the backbone of Nevada’s economy. This … [Read more...] about Family Owned Businesses 2014
Paul A. Matteoni: Lewis Roca Rothgerber, LLP
Partner Reno https://www.lrrlaw.com/ How did you first get into your profession? Coming out of college, it was apparent that my mindset and personality lent itself to counseling others, assisting with disputes and multi-tasking on a daily basis. Those traits have proven most useful over my more than 25 years of practicing law in the state of Nevada. If you could be … [Read more...] about Paul A. Matteoni: Lewis Roca Rothgerber, LLP
Scott Acton: Forté Specialty Contractors
CEO Las Vegas https://www.fortedesignbuild.com How did you first get into your profession? I followed my grandfather and father’s footsteps. They both created world famous attractions at Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Sea World. I started small…in the shop pushing a broom! If you had to choose another profession, what would it be? Ride designer at Disneyland. I … [Read more...] about Scott Acton: Forté Specialty Contractors
Radha Chanderraj: Chanderraj Law Offices
President Las Vegas https://www.chanderrajlaw.com/ How did you first get into your profession? Before I came to Las Vegas, I went to law school in Mumbai, India. However, I could not get a Nevada license as it was not an ABA accredited school. When the Boyd School of Nevada opened in Las Vegas, I decided to go back and get my license. If you had to choose another … [Read more...] about Radha Chanderraj: Chanderraj Law Offices
May 2014: Around the State
Coalition Releases Job Impact Memo on Margin Tax Initiative The Coalition to Defeat the Margin Tax Initiative (CDMTI) has completed an analysis of the potential employment impacts of Question 3, the Margin Tax Initiative, which will appear on November’s ballot. According to their research, the tax burden for businesses would increase by approximately $700 million. That … [Read more...] about May 2014: Around the State
Renown Health: Established in 1862
Renown Health has evolved — new technologies have been introduced, the organization has expanded, and in 2006 the name changed from the Washoe Health System to Renown Health. But the heart of the organization has remained the same over the past 152 years: Renown Health still serves the health and well-being of Northern Nevada. The organization was established at a pivotal … [Read more...] about Renown Health: Established in 1862
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: May 2014
E Project, Industrial ADDRESS 400 S. Seventh St., 89101 DETAILS The Korte Company completed the Robert T. Eglet Advocacy Center in Downtown Las Vegas. The $17.5 million three-story building covers 96,875 SF with office space occupying a little over 47,600 SF. The architect for the project was Design Cell Architecture. H Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 1175 Center Point Dr., … [Read more...] about Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: May 2014
Industrial Summary: First Quarter 2014
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas industrial market continued to witness substantial demand in the first quarter of 2014. The sector’s vacancy rate fell to 12.2 percent during the period, which is down 0.8 percentage points from the prior quarter. Compared to a year ago, vacancies are down an even more dramatic 2.8 percentage points. The industrial market vacancy rate has … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: First Quarter 2014
If you could meet any fictional character, who would it be?
“Sydney Carton. His last words are a proclamation of hope for the future of mankind. ‘It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.’” Mitchell D. Forman, D.O. | Dean & Professor, Touro University Nevada - “Buffy Summers because she is strong and resourceful and never gives up no matter … [Read more...] about If you could meet any fictional character, who would it be?
Industry Focus: Power Women
Women executives are no longer a novelty in board rooms. They represent a growing percentage of businesses across the state. Nevertheless, women face a unique set of challenges and many believe the glass ceiling has not yet shattered. Recently, a group of successful female executives met at the Las Vegas offices of Gordon Silver to discuss issues facing women in … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Power Women
April 2014: Around the State
Nevada Leads the Way in Clean Energy According to a report from the Clean Energy Project, since 2010 Nevada has invested at least $5.5 billion in clean energy projects. The state ranks sixth in the United States in installed solar capacity and will host four major trade conferences for the clean energy sector this year. The industry is boosted in the Silver State because of … [Read more...] about April 2014: Around the State
Stephanie Angold: The Find
Owner Reno https://www.thefind.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I have been in retail since I was 16. I worked through college and different clothing stores from corporate stores in a mall, to mom and pop businesses. If you could be another person for a day, who would you be? I would love to be one of my kids for a day to see what their world is … [Read more...] about Stephanie Angold: The Find
Mike Montandon: Providence Commercial
Managing Partner, Providence Commercial https://www.providencecommercial.com/ President, NAIOP Southern Nevada https://naiopnv.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I started in commercial real estate appraisal in the family business, then migrated into other aspects of commercial real estate. If you had to choose another profession, what would it be? I … [Read more...] about Mike Montandon: Providence Commercial
Luiz Oliveira: Sambalatte
Owner Las Vegas https://sambalatte.com/ How did you first get into your profession? After I graduated from the university in Brazil, I developed a passion for hospitality because I could have a career working and traveling around the world, learn about new cultures and meet new people. After being laid off from my job, I realized that it was the time to pursue a dream … [Read more...] about Luiz Oliveira: Sambalatte
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: April 2014
E Sale, Retail ADDRESS 5050 E. Russell Rd., 89122 BUYER Wyandotte, Inc SELLER Kathleen & Adrian Varni Trust DETAILS 24,034 SF; $2,200,000 APN 161-28-401-011 BUYER’S REP Neil Dela Cruz of MDL Group SELLER’S REP Katherine Bergh of Marcus & Millichap Loan, Office ADDRESS 2575 E. Sahara Ave., 89104 BORROWER Reliable Auto Sales LENDER TMC Financing and Zions … [Read more...] about Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: April 2014