Las Vegas Ballpark Wins Ballpark of the Year Award In its inaugural year, the Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin won the 20th annual Ballpark of the Year award from BaseballParks.com. The award is presented to new or remodeled baseball stadiums and is based on site selection, exterior appearance, architectural design and fan amenities. Winners are chosen by a panel utilized but … [Read more...] about Around the State
Terrence Thornton
Executive Director, Special Olympics NevadaType of Business: Non-ProfitBased: StatewideHails From: Las Vegas Years Co. has been in Nevada: 18Months with Company in Nevada: 5Employees with Company: 5 What Was Your First Job? [I was a] stock clerk for a 7-11 store in North Las Vegas (Lake Mead & Las Vegas Blvd.). What do you want your legacy to … [Read more...] about Terrence Thornton
Commercial RE ReportOffice Summary Second Quarter 2019
Northern Nevada By Colliers | Reno The second quarter of 2019 turned the tide of the last few quarters of negative net absorption in northern Nevada. The region registered a positive 70,949 square feet of positive absorption which pushed vacancy down to 11.7 percent this quarter, down from 12.3 percent last quarter. Despite positive absorption and a decrease in vacancy, … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Last WordWhat is Your Favorite Sport?
Greg Nainani Senior VP of FinanceDesert Radiology “Mountain biking, hands downs. I mountain bike for the downhills which must be earned. Second, if I’m going to have a biking accident, it’s going to be on my terms and my fault.” Alice Ferguson General ManagerOpendoor Las Vegas “I love volleyball because it’s truly an all-season sport here in the valley. … [Read more...] about Last Word
2019 Women to Watch
Women in Nevada are leaders, influencers, business owners, executives and mentors. Female executives are a vital part of the business community and are impacting the future of the Silver State in a variety of ways. The 2019 Class of Women to Watch are by no means “up and comers." Instead, they have each created a legacy and have made an indelible mark on Nevada. In the … [Read more...] about 2019 Women to Watch
Industry FocusPublic Servants
Public servants at state and local government are committed to improving Nevada for both individuals and the businesses they run. From listening to constituents to working through complex issues, seasoned public servants are at the core of change in the Silver State. Recently, public leaders met at the Reno offices of City National Bank to discuss the state of the state and the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Around the StateAugust 2019
Mineral County Joins Nevada's Sierra Region The economic development service area of the Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA) has now been expanded to include Mineral County. The addition grows Nevada’s Sierra region to a total land mass of 7,009 square miles and a population of over 165,450. In addition to Mineral County, the region includes Carson City and Douglas, … [Read more...] about Around the State
Tim Deters
President & CEO, TRU Development Co. Type of Business: Real Estate DevelopmentBased: Las Vegas, NVHails From: Rockford, IL Years Co. has been in Nevada: 5Years with Company in Nevada: 5Employees with Company: 12 Who in your life has been instrumental to your success? My family, they are my motivation and my driving force each day. What was your first job? … [Read more...] about Tim Deters
Commercial RE ReportIndustrial Summary Second Quarter 2019
Northern Nevada By CBRE Reno During the first half of the year, the Northern Nevada industrial market laid a strong foundation for a successful second half of 2019. Robust transactional activity coupled with healthy construction activity were at the forefront of the market’s success. Construction completions totaled 1.1 million square feet during the quarter, driving the … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Last WordWhat Do You Do When You’ve Hit a Wall, Metaphorically?
Tennille K. Pereira, ESQ. Director Vegas Strong Resiliency Center “Daily self-care is important, and it’s something I practice and recommend gun violence survivors pursue. I enjoy working out and quietly reflecting outdoors. Eating healthy, tasty meals also helps me re-center.” Marisa Rodriguez President Latino Bar Association and Member of Weinberg, Wheeler, … [Read more...] about Last Word
Industry FocusEconomic Development
The economy is constantly changing and, there are many factors at play when it comes to determining economic health. Thankfully, according to economic development leaders, Nevada is in a position to create positive outcomes. Recently, executives representing economic development in the Silver State met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss Nevada’s future. … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Lance Bradford
Owner, Stable DevelopmentType of Business: Commercial Real EstateBased: Henderson, NVHails From: Henderson, NV Years Co. has been in Nevada: 14Years with Company in Nevada: 14Employees with Company: 37 Who in your life has been instrumental to your success? My wife, Leilani, who has been an integral part of my business and personal life since we met at the University … [Read more...] about Lance Bradford
Around the StateJuly 2019
Western Title Acquires Titles Service and Escrow Company Nevada’s sixth oldest company, Western Title Company, has joined forces with Fernley and Yerington’s Title Service and Escrow Company. The acquisition gives Western Title the largest footprint of any title and escrow company in Nevada. The acquisition went into effect on the first of last month. The organization now … [Read more...] about Around the State
Commercial RE ReportRetail Summary: First Quater 2019
Northern Nevada By Dickson Commercial Group The first quarter of 2019 had many smaller retail lease deals, with the majority under 11,000 square feet. Village at Rancharrah, Tolles Development Company’s new development, has signed on nine tenants so far. Süp, Centro Due and Coffeebar are a few of the restaurants that have joined the project. Clothing retailers, Chez Vous … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Last WordWhat is the Most Adventurous Thing You’ve Ever Done?
Paul Sallach President All In Aviation “After Hurricane Katrina, I flew a load of saline IV bags to New Orleans for the relief effort. The National Guard lit the runway with Humvees as I landed, departing with barely enough fuel to return.” Elena Ledoux CEO Superb Maids and Chief Mommy & MommyGO Natural Energy Shots “The most adventurous thing I’ve … [Read more...] about Last Word