Regional President and Head of Commercial Banking PNC Bank Type of Business: Bank Based in: Las Vegas, NV Hails from: Rialto, CA Years Org. has been in Nevada: 10 Years with Organization in Nevada: 2+ Employees in NV (approx.): 100 How Did You Get into Your Profession? I graduated from UNLV with a managerial finance degree. After graduation, I was hired into a … [Read more...] about Denette Suddeth
Around the StateOctober 2024
NV Energy Transmission Line Approved A $4.2 billion, 350-mile transmission line between Las Vegas and Reno has been approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior. A NV Energy project, Greenlink West will run from Las Vegas to Yerington and could transmit as much of 4,000 megawatts of clean energy. This would be enough to power 4.8 million homes. Construction is set to begin … [Read more...] about Around the State
ReD ReportRetail Summary: Second Quarter 2024
Northern Nevada By Gary Tremaine, Dickson Commercial The Washoe County retail market continues to remain strong as it has throughout previous quarters. Reaching $54,824,280 in transaction volume, there was a slight uptick compared to Q1 2024. Retail vacancies maintain historic lows, signifying that there is much demand with lessening supply. Similar to last quarter, … [Read more...] about ReD Report
Business IndicatorsOctober 2024
The second estimate for U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) for 2024Q2 rose to a 3.0 percent annual rate -- a 0.2 percent increase from the advanced estimate, driven by an upward revision in consumer spending. The revision was partly offset by downward revisions to private inventory investment, residential and nonresidential fixed investment, and government spending. A surge in … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
The Last WordWhat is your favorite season in Nevada?
Christopher McGarey 2024 President Commercial Alliance Las Vegas (CALV) “Fall is my favorite season in Nevada. The weather in Las Vegas is as good as it gets and there are some great events to attend, including our annual CALV Educational Symposium for local real estate professionals.” Ashley Fawcett Area Director of Marketing Simon Property Group “Fall is hands … [Read more...] about The Last Word
Game OnThe Highlights
Henderson to Build Indoor Sports Complex The City of Henderson has announced plans to build an indoor sports complex on the southeast corner of St. Rose and Maryland Pkwy., in west Henderson. The complex will be recommended for final approval by the city council at the July 2nd meeting. The 180,000 square foot, two story facility will include convertible basketball courts, … [Read more...] about Game On
MVPMike Davis
General Manager and Head Coach Vegas Knight Hawks League / Sport: Indoor Football Executive Joined Team in: 2021 Location: Henderson, Nevada Executive Hometown: Blacksburg, Virginia Number of Employees: 6 Football Operations and Coaching, 30 players Serving as the first general manager and head coach in franchise history for the Vegas Knight Hawks, Mike Davis … [Read more...] about MVP
Industry FocusSports
Once known only for its bright lights, quickie marriages and even quicker divorces, Nevada has evolved to a professional sport mecca. The sport’s market, particularly in southern Nevada now boasts three major league professional sports teams with rumors of an NBA team on the horizon. However, adding a robust sports industry to Nevada’s resume has not been without its … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
“Public Option” Doesn’t Bode Well for Nevada’s Taxpayers and Its Constitution
By Pete Sepp, president of Nevada Taxpayers Union and Senator Robin L. Titus, MD, (R-Wellington, NV) Across the state, Nevadans are rightfully worried about whether they can afford the cost of a major health event. But is a taxpayer-backed health insurance system, which will raise revenues and expenditures for the state in a constitutionally dubious way, really the best … [Read more...] about “Public Option” Doesn’t Bode Well for Nevada’s Taxpayers and Its Constitution
Edward Cousineau J.D.
Executive Director Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners Type of Business: State Agency Based in: Reno and Las Vegas NV Hails from: Sparks, NV Years Org. has been in Nevada: 125 Years with Organization in Nevada: 20 Employees in NV: 45 How did you get into this line of work? In early 2004, I was approached by the Board’s executive director at the time, who … [Read more...] about Edward Cousineau J.D.
Around the StateJuly 2024
Nevada State Contractors Board Levies Severe Consequences Against Solar Company The Nevada State Contractors Board (NCSB) has taken action against Solarize. The solar company has had its license revoked and company leadership has been banned from working as contractors in Nevada moving forward. NSCB has also imposed the maximum possible fine of $460,000 for charges which … [Read more...] about Around the State
ReD ReportRetail Summary: First Quarter 2024
Northern Nevada By Gary Tremaine, DCG The Washoe County retail market remains as strong as it did in previous quarters. While only reaching close to $38 million in transaction volume, retail vacancies remained at historic lows, signifying the sector is still in high demand. As consumer spending continues to increase, retail has become a center of attention for investors in … [Read more...] about ReD Report
Business IndicatorsJuly 2024
The second quarter estimate for U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) for 2024Q1 increased at an annual rate of 1.3 percent, revised downward by 0.3 percentage points from the advance estimate. Although the growth rate disappointingly slowed, the breakdown of the components suggests a robust economy with strong consumer spending, residential and non-residential fixed investment, … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
The Last WordWhat Makes You Proud to Be an American?
Wendell Blaylock Nevada Senior Community Impact & Sustainability Specialist Wells Fargo Bank “The opportunity to serve my country as a member of the armed services. The opportunity to pursue my personal and professional goals. The opportunity to give back to my community.” Merri Perry 2024 President Las Vegas REALTORS® “One of the things that makes me and my … [Read more...] about The Last Word
Top Rank Attorneys2024
Top Rank Attorneys, in one form or another, has been featured in Nevada Business Magazine since 2007. The list is comprised of attorneys in both private and public practice who are voted for by their peers. Polling for Top Rank began in mid-February. This year, Top Rank received nearly 3,000 individual votes from Nevada-licensed attorneys. Each attorney that made it on … [Read more...] about Top Rank Attorneys