Every employer can relate to the challenge of finding employees, let alone good employees. According to experts, many people do not want to work and those that do sometimes bring with them unrealistic expectations. In a hunt for quality people, business owners turn to employment services to help them find the needle in a haystack. Recently, a group of staffing and human … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Gregory Lee
Executive Chairman Eureka Casino Resort Type of Business: Casino Hotel Resort Based in: Mesquite, NV Hails from: San Francisco, CA Years Org. has been in Nevada: 30 Years with Organization in Nevada: 30 Employees in NV: 400 How did you get into your profession? I started working for my family in their real estate business in Las Vegas and San Francisco … [Read more...] about Gregory Lee
ReD ReportOffice Summary: First Quarter 2024
Northern Nevada By Jordan Lehman, Colliers Reno Reno’s office market experienced robust tenant demand, recovering sales activity, and a slight uptick in available sublease space. Net absorption nearly reached 102,000 square feet this quarter, which was the largest total in the last four and a half years. Office sales totaled $38.1 million in the first quarter after a very … [Read more...] about ReD Report
Business IndicatorsJune 2024
The first quarter estimate for the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) for 2024Q1 increased at an annual rate of 1.6 percent. Although the growth rate was somewhat disappointing, the breakdown of the components suggests a robust economy with strong consumer spending. A surge in imports and reduced business inventories negatively contributed to real GDP growth. Increased imports … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
The Last WordWhat Advice Do You Have for High School Seniors?
Lindsay Minor Chief Marketing Officer LP Insurance “To be someone you are not is to waste the person you are, so be your authentic self and enjoy the journey. Failures are lessons learned and successes should always be celebrated.” Vince Medina Founding Principal ThrivePoint Academy of Nevada “You can make mistakes in life. If you're not, then you are not putting … [Read more...] about The Last Word
Game OnThe Highlights
Following is an inside look at the business of Nevada sports showcasing the news and features of this vibrant industry. In this issue, Game On covers the business sports highlights from recent months. In addition, read on for a contributed article from Melanie Stafford with the Nevada Youth Soccer Association to learn how professional and youth sports impact one another in … [Read more...] about Game On
Las Vegas’ New Wave of Professional Sports Teams Positively Impact All Levels of Local Athletics
It’s no secret that Las Vegas’ recent influx of professional sports teams making their way to the Silver State is affecting many different industries, and youth sports is definitely one of them. c and more have all helped bring a new economic vitality to our market. Businesses and organizations have felt the shift that comes with having professional sports become a part of the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas’ New Wave of Professional Sports Teams Positively Impact All Levels of Local Athletics
Industry FocusArchitects
The architecture industry in Nevada is as old as Nevada itself. And architects have always maintained a level of public respect for their contributions. However, in recent years their reputation has waned, and the industry is struggling to produce the next generation of architects in Nevada. Plagued by limited natural resources, bureaucratic red tape and limited education … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Adam Kiefer
Founder Talage Type of Business: Insurance Technology Based in: Reno Hails from: Northern California Years Org. has been in Nevada: 8 Years with Organization in Nevada: 2 Employees in NV: 14 How did you get into your profession? I played football for the University of Nevada and, following our championship 2005 season, I tried to play in the NFL, but was … [Read more...] about Adam Kiefer
2024 Nevada Business AwardsBattle Born
Nevada State Bank Nevada State Bank is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 2024 Nevada Business Awards, joining with business leaders across the state to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding local companies. Each business being honored is unique, with its own history, its own set of challenges to be overcome and its own list of victories over … [Read more...] about 2024 Nevada Business Awards
Around the StateMay 2024
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center Launched Panasonic Energy, in partnership with Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), has launched the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center in Reno. The center aims to foster innovation and education in manufacturing with a commitment toward advancing STEM education and technology. Outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, the … [Read more...] about Around the State
Business IndicatorsMay 2024
The third estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for 2023Q4 posted an annual growth rate of 3.4 percent. The increase primarily reflects a substantial increase in consumer and government (both local and state) spending. Residential fixed investment and private inventory investment, however, saw a noticeable decrease. Nevertheless, the higher growth was primarily … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
ReD ReportIndustrial Summary First Quarter 2024
Northern Nevada By Angel Orozco, CBRE The Reno industrial market was comprised of approximately 114 million sq. ft. at the close of Q1 2024. There was over 2.7 million sq. ft. of new product delivered to the market in Q1 2024. The construction pipeline had over 960,000 sq. ft. underway with another 17.3 million sq. ft. in various planning stages. The overall average asking … [Read more...] about ReD Report
Last WordWhat Method Do You Prefer to Receive Your News?
Chad Brown Chief Marketing Officer PrairieFire Nevada “I prefer my news online via the iPhone News widget for its accessibility, automatic updates and customization options for preferred sources and topics.” Meghan McLean Partner Advisory Practice BPM “Online and social media - I can sort and select news based on the information I need and want when I want. I can … [Read more...] about Last Word
Industry FocusBrokers
There are plenty of unknowns when it comes to the future of commercial real estate in Nevada. From fluctuating interest rates, to ever changing markets, brokers are focused on staying on top of the shifting sand. Recently, a group of brokers met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss the status of commercial real estate in Nevada and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus