Senior Vice President Las Vegas https://www.tmcfinancing.com/ What do you like most about your industry? I like that my industry helps a lot of small businesses realize their ultimate dream of owning their own building and expanding. What do you like least about your industry? I don’t like the misconceptions about working with the government and Small Business … [Read more...] about Ann Santiago: TMC Financing
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: December 2013
Projects Las Vegas, 89110 Government CORE Construction began building Fire Station 108 in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week in October 2013. The project was initially placed on hold due to economic conditions in 2009. Construction is projected for completion on August 21, 2014. The $6.7 million project will improve emergency response time in its area, as well … [Read more...] about Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: December 2013
December 2013: Around the State
Barclaycard to Open Customer Center in Henderson Barclaycard US, the payments business of Barclays in the United States, has announced plans to open a customer contact center in Henderson. The center is expected to add 400 new employees in 2014 with a total of 700 new employees expected by the end of 2015. Once fully operational, the center will employ 1,000 people and will be … [Read more...] about December 2013: Around the State
Office Summary: Third Quarter 2013
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas office vacancy rate declined for the second consecutive quarter, reaching 25.9 percent by the close of the third quarter of 2013. Although the latest period represents a decline of 40 basis points when compared to the prior quarter, vacancies remain elevated. Compared to a year ago, the vacancy rate is up 10 basis points. Despite no completions … [Read more...] about Office Summary: Third Quarter 2013
Should judges be elected or appointed?
“Ever-growing judicial campaign finance coffers, endorsements from political groups and low voter turn-out in judicial elections all contribute to citizens’ lower confidence in the judiciary. Selecting our judges based on merit through a bipartisan commission and appointment process is crucial to a fair and impartial judiciary, and necessary to maintain our democratic … [Read more...] about Should judges be elected or appointed?
Medical Marvels
The healthcare industry has seen a vast amount of changes in a short time period leaving doctors working double time to catch up. This has only helped solidify the drive and passion of many of Nevada’s excellent healthcare providers. The following list highlights these doctors as ranked by the community and their peers. The 2013 Medical Marvels list is a compilation of … [Read more...] about Medical Marvels
Legal Opinions 2013
Attorneys, like doctors, have highly specialized skills that are in high demand, especially in today’s increasingly legalistic world. The following pages feature a special report that gives the reader the opportunity to receive legal advice at a fraction of the cost (in essence 100 percent off the lawyer’s normal rates). The following pages offer free legal advice in the form … [Read more...] about Legal Opinions 2013
Industry Focus: Education
From kindergarten to college graduation, Nevada’s education system has overcome a multitude of hurdles in recent years. Even so, the system still has a long way to go. Coming together to discuss issues Nevada faces in regards to education, a combination of business leaders, economic development resources and leaders in education recently met at the Las Vegas offices of Cox … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
William R. Shranko: Yellow-Checker-Star Cab Co.
Chief Operating Office Las Vegas https://www.ycstrans.com/ What do you like most and least about your industry? Directing a work force of nearly two thousand employees from over 65 different countries. The least is overwhelmingly unfair news coverage. What would you want your legacy to future generations to be? That I trained and taught hundreds of employees how to … [Read more...] about William R. Shranko: Yellow-Checker-Star Cab Co.
Garrett Sutton: Corporate Direct, Inc. and Sutton Law Center, P.C.
President Reno & Minden https://www.corporatedirect.com/ https://www.sutlaw.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I enjoyed learning about corporate law as a law student at Hastings College of the Law. After graduating I entered that field of practice. If you could take back one sentence you’ve ever spoken, what would it be? In second grade I made a … [Read more...] about Garrett Sutton: Corporate Direct, Inc. and Sutton Law Center, P.C.
Jed Brookes Spendlove: PrimeLending
Branch Manager Reno https://www2.primelending.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I was working as a business consultant and a national title company hired me to jumpstart their company. What do you like most about your industry? I enjoy helping people make smart choices about home buying. What business advice would you give someone just starting in … [Read more...] about Jed Brookes Spendlove: PrimeLending
November 2013: Around the State
FiveGen Sets Up Shop in the InNEVation Center A security and infrastructure company that offers application development, software solutions, cloud hosting and project management consulting, FiveGen has moved to the inNEVation Center by Switch SUPERNAP’s campus. FiveGen is the latest startup to move into the 65,000 square-foot facility which was started to foster economic … [Read more...] about November 2013: Around the State
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: November 2013
Projects Las Vegas, 89109 Tutor Perini Building Corp. has begun construction on the third phase of the Marriott’s Grand Chateau, the first vertical construction to occur on the Las Vegas Strip since 2008. Construction is projected for completion mid-2014, and will add 233 tower villas for a total of 643 units at the timeshare resort. The tower villas range from one- to … [Read more...] about Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: November 2013
Industrial Summary: Third Quarter 2013
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas industrial market vacancy rate fell to 14.8 percent in the third quarter of 2013, which is the lowest it has been since the first quarter of 2010. Compared to the prior quarter (Q2 2013), vacancies are down 70 basis points (0.7 percentage points), while they have fallen 220 basis points (2.2 percentage points) since last year (Q3 2012). Since the … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Third Quarter 2013
What are you most thankful for?
“I’m thankful for our employees and their dedication to the community. They’ve donated more than $1 million to local charities in their communities as part of this year’s Fuel For Life giving campaign and it’s an honor to work with such caring people.” Laura Lopez Hobbs • Senior Vice President/Human Resources and Administration, Southwest Gas Corporation “I am thankful that … [Read more...] about What are you most thankful for?