Franchise Owner/OperatorTeam Vance Management (McDonalds) Type of Business: Restaurant FranchiseBased In: Las Vegas, NVHails From: Henderson, NV Years Org. has been in Nevada: 55Years w/Organization in Nevada: 20Employees in Nevada: 400+ How did you get into your profession? I bought my first McDonald’s Franchise in 1995 in Silverthorne, CO after training in the … [Read more...] about James Vance
How Occupational Health Programs Can Attract and Retain Talent
Brenda Cotton, Work Health Solutions Fringe benefits are additions to compensation, such as stock options, childcare, meal subsidization, transportation, education, professional and personal development, vacations, flexible schedules and more. Although fringe benefits account for more than 30 percent of labor costs according to the Bureau of Labor … [Read more...] about How Occupational Health Programs Can Attract and Retain Talent
Commercial RE ReportIndustrial Summary: First Quarter 2022
Northern Nevada By Angel Orozco & Dan Buhrmann, CBRE The Reno industrial market finished the quarter with strong market fundamentals, posting the eleventh consecutive quarter of positive net absorption. Record low vacancy and availability rates, along with the rise of pre-leasing activity continues to entice both local and national investors. Average asking lease … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Business IndicatorsAugust 2022
The “third” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2022 shrank by 1.6 percent at an annual rate, revised down by 0.1 percent from the second estimate. The revision reflected a downward adjustment in consumer spending, partly offset by an upward adjustment in private inventory investment. U.S. nonfarm employment experienced a … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Last WordWhat is the Best Advice You’ve Ever Received?
Dr. Marc J. Khan Dean, Vice President Health AffairsKerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV “The best advice I’ve received is rather than thinking ‘no, because…’, change the paradigm to ‘yes, if…’. Positive mindsets create the future.” Ryann Juden City ManagerNorth Las Vegas “Always do what you believe is right and let the consequences follow.” Michael C. … [Read more...] about Last Word
Industry FocusBusiness Insurance
It’s no risk to say business insurance is a complicated industry. And those in the industry are going through some of the same issues as their counterparts in other fields, including staffing shortages and lingering COVID-related problems. Regardless, executives, who recently met in a hybrid online and in-person roundtable to discuss these issues, are optimistic about what’s to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Around the StateJuly 2022
Childhood Community Health Worker Program Started in Nevada Nevada Strong Start Child Care Services Center has launched the Nevada Early Childhood Community Health Workers (CHWs) program to serve childcare providers and families. The program makes Nevada the first state in the nation to offer a service bridging gaps in the early childhood community. CHW will serve as … [Read more...] about Around the State
Ryan High
Executive DirectorSilver State Health Insurance Exchange Type of Business: State agency in charge of administering health insurance marketplaceBased: Carson City, NevadaHails From: Pasadena, Maryland Years Org. has been in Nevada: 09Years with Organization in Nevada: 06Employees with Organization: 26 What words do you live by? To quote former Nevada Governor Brian … [Read more...] about Ryan High
Commercial RE ReportRetail Summary: First Quarter 2022
Northern Nevada By Gary Tremaine & Amanda Brierton, Dickson Commercial Although 2021 ended with a large increase in volume (almost $200 million) investment activity in the first quarter dropped back down to $45 million in sales transactions to start the year. Which is more consistent with previous quarters going back 24 months. Redevelopment projects were a theme … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Business IndicatorsJuly 2022
The “second” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2022 shrank by 1.5 percent at an annual rate, revised down by 0.1 percent from the advance estimate. The revision reflected lower-than-expected private inventory and residential investments, which were partly offset by an upward revision in consumer spending. U.S. nonfarm employment … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Last WordWhat Skills Do You Look for When Hiring New Staff?
Dave Dworkin Operations ManagerAvison Young “I believe in the character of the person over the skills they might have. You can train new hires to do almost anything. You can’t change who they are.” Angela CollinsRN, CHPN, MBA Chief Operating OfficerNathan Adelson Hospice “Aside from required licenses or certifications, the foremost things I look for when … [Read more...] about Last Word
Top Rank Attorneys2022
For the past 15 years, Nevada Business Magazine has been publishing a list showcasing the state’s top attorneys as voted by their peers. Formerly known as Legal Elite this annual list came to represent the best of the best in the legal industry. This year, the editorial team at the magazine is rebranding Legal Elite to better reflect the prestigious position these attorneys … [Read more...] about Top Rank Attorneys
Industry Focus: EmploymentJune 2022
Two years into the pandemic and employment in Nevada has become highly competitive as the state faces an all-time low participation rate in the labor force. The industry now looks to improve prospects by bridging the gap between employers and employees through targeted training programs and tapping into new candidate pools. Recently, executives from the employment industry met … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Employment
How the College Savings Division is Helping Students in Nevada
By Zach ConineNevada State Treasurer The Nevada State Treasurer’s College Savings Division is committed to helping Nevadans in planning, saving and paying for higher education. The division offers a variety of programs and services aimed at making higher education a realistic option for every Nevadan. 529 College Savings Plan Nevada’s 529 College Savings Plans are … [Read more...] about How the College Savings Division is Helping Students in Nevada
Vladi Bergman
Founder and CEOKarma and Luck Type of Business: Jewelry and Home Goods RetailerBased: Las Vegas, NVHails From: Kharkiv, Ukraine Years Org. has been in Nevada: 07Years with Org. in Nevada: 07Employees within Org.: 65 “Passion makes magic.” How did you get into your profession? I started Karma and Luck in downtown Las Vegas in 2015 [with the goal of] building a … [Read more...] about Vladi Bergman