“In my efforts to attract new companies to Nevada, the biggest challenge has been our education system. It is hard to compete with other states when we are ranked next to last on a nationwide level.”Mike Hillis, SIOR | Prinicpal, Avision Young
“Nevada’s biggest challenge is convincing the world that this is a great place to live. Our city has made an amazing recovery and this is an exciting time in Nevada. We are Battle Born!”Amber Beason | Tax Director, Johnson Advisors
“Education. Our higher education system currently can’t keep up with the demand for teachers. Yet, it’s very difficult for out-of-state teachers to become certified to teach here. It would behoove us to make it easier for them.”Michael C. DiAsio | President, Visiting Angels
“The education of our children. This is not an indictment on our school systems. They have their issues. But, the parents need to step-up and take responsibility for their children’s education.”Matthew Dushoff, Esq | Shareholder Kolesar & Leatham
“Transportation infrastructure! It is an essential ingredient in the special sauce for a community’s economic growth and quality of life. Look at thriving regions, and you always see strong, multimodal transportation systems.”Tina Quigley | General Manager Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
“Terrorism. Las Vegas being one of the most iconic brands in the world, must take precautionary measures and maximize security. We must give metro the tools they need to fight this world problem.”Tom Letizia | President, Letizia Agency
