Legal Opinions, a Nevada Business Magazine annual feature for nearly a decade, is a compilation of expert knowledge on a variety of topics. Written by attorneys, all of whom are highly educated on their featured topic, this special report is a one-stop resource for executives. Articles in the 2020 edition of Legal Opinions range from marijuana to politics and … [Read more...] about Legal Opinions 2020
Dr. Rob Valli
President, Sierra Nevada University Type of Business: EducationBased in: Incline VillageHails From: San Francisco, CA Years Co. has been in Nevada: 50Years with Company in Nevada: >1Employees with Company: 150 What was your first job? I’ve been blessed to have worked every day since age 16, when I was a busboy in my godfather’s restaurant. I was one of the few he … [Read more...] about Dr. Rob Valli
Around the StateOctober 2020
GOED Approves Tax Abatements for Companies The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board of Directors has approved abatements for Lithium Nevada Corp. and Google that are expected to result in $1.1 billion in investments, the creation of 163 permanent jobs and 5,300 construction jobs. Google was approved for a 2 percent sales tax abatement for 20 years, … [Read more...] about Around the State
Commercial RE ReportRetail Summary: Second Quarter 2020
Northern Nevada By Dickson Commercial Group At the start of 2020, employment growth in Reno was among the highest in the nation. Due to COVID-19, the shutdown of many non-essential retailers has caused an impact on this growth. The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) says the state’s overall unemployment rate was at the highest in the … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Last WordWhat Concerns You the Most About Next Month’s Election?
Brandon Davis CEOMNGR “What concerns me the most about next month’s election is the possibility that current legislators will be reelected, or new candidates get elected, that will attempt to impose new taxes on businesses and corporations to make up for revenue losses in 2020.” Ann Silver Chief Executive OfficerReno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce “I’m … [Read more...] about Last Word
Industry FocusSports
Nevada’s sports industry has received a major boost in the past few years with the addition of major sports teams like the Vegas Golden Knights and Raider’s football team. Unfortunately, that momentum came to an abrupt halt with the start of COVID-19 restrictions that effectively halted live sport events across the nation. As Nevada teams learn to navigate keeping attendees … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Healthcare Heroes2020
Corporate Sponsor Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, was founded in Las Vegas in 1972 and is Nevada’s largest multispecialty medical group. For nearly 50 years, it has provided experienced, compassionate, innovative and high-quality care to patients throughout southern Nevada. A healthcare provider that has been around that long knows that a community’s … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes
Rob Jensen
Founder, Rob Jensen Company Type of Business: Residential real estate firm specializing in luxury, guard-gated communities.Based: Las Vegas, NVHails from: Eugene, Oregon Years Co. has been in Nevada: 7Years with Company in Nevada: 7Employees with Company: 10 What was your first job? I had a paper route when I was 12 years old, but my first official job was scooping … [Read more...] about Rob Jensen
Commercial RE ReportOffice Summary: Second Quarter 2020
Northern Nevada By Colliers Reno Reno/Sparks saw office vacancy decrease in the second quarter of 2020, perhaps defying the expectations of some observers. Office vacancy decreased to 9.4 percent in the second quarter, from 10 percent in the first quarter of 2020. The average asking rate for office space decreased to $1.83 per square foot on a full service gross … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Last WordWhat Advice would you give your Teenage Self?
Matt Herrick Principal Hydrogeologist, Division ManagerNorthern Nevada, Broadbent & Associates “There is a balance one should aspire to achieve between the drive to realize personal goals and patience. Spend more time observing and listening to others. Enjoy life, it is a wild ride!” Kris Cuaresma-Primm Las Vegas General ManagerHomie “Fail early. Fail … [Read more...] about Last Word
2020 Women to Watch
Outstanding in their fields, Women to Watch are leaders, influencers, business owners, executives and mentors. They are women that others look up to and respect for their history of success and perseverance. The 2020 class of Women to Watch personifies those characteristics. They’ve been through the ups and downs of Nevada’s economic landscape and through it alll have shown … [Read more...] about 2020 Women to Watch
Industry FocusMining
One of the first industries in Nevada, mining, has a rich history in the Silver State. Today, the industry is a far cry from the days of pickaxes and is one of the most high-tech fields in the world. Even so, mining is often misunderstood in Nevada by those not in the industry. Recently, mining executives came together for a virtual roundtable, hosted by Nevada Business … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Daniel Mathis
CEO, PureCare Living Type of Business: Post-Acute Healthcare Management and Development CompanyBased: Las Vegas, NVHails from: Shreveport, Louisiana Years Co. has been in Nevada: 3Years with Company in Nevada: 3Employees with Company: 50 What was your first job? I delivered TV’s for a local repair shop – Broadmoor TV, 1980. My first job in healthcare was as a brace … [Read more...] about Daniel Mathis
Around the StateAugust 2020
WaterStart Program Addresses Technology Challenges After an initial $4.3 million investment, Nevada’s WaterStart program, from the Desert Research Institute (DRI) has already addressed $30 million in water technology challenges in the state. The program was funded through the Knowledge Fund, which is administered by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). … [Read more...] about Around the State
Commercial RE ReportIndustrial Summary: Second Quarter 2020
Northern Nevada By CBRE Reno As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded in Q2 2020, it delivered a widespread shock to the U.S economy. While it is too early to fully comprehend the long-term impact the pandemic will have, industrial real estate has emerged well positioned to weather the current economic climate. The Reno industrial market finished the quarter strong after an … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report