President Dignity Health Las Vegas Market Type of Business: Healthcare Based In: Southern Nevada Hails From: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Years Org. Has Been in Nevada: 78 Years as an Executive in Nevada: 2 Employees in NV (approx.): 3.5K How Did You Get Into Your Profession? After earning my nursing degree and serving in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps, I discovered that while … [Read more...] about Katherine Vergos
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Around the StateJuly 2026
UNLV Awarded Nevada State Scholarship for New Degree Program The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has launched Nevada's first bachelor's degree program in Insurance and Risk Management. Tuition costs for the entire first class of students were covered by a gift from the Nevada Surplus Lines Foundation. After seeing the success of the new program, the foundation has … [Read more...] about Around the State
ReD ReportRetail Summary – First Quarter 2026
Northern Nevada By Gary Tremaine, Senior VP of Retail, Dickson Commercial Group The retail market in Washoe County remained steady in Q1, with vacancy dropping from 3.8% to 3.4%, reflecting continued demand for retail space. The quarter included four leases exceeding 6,000 SF, marking an uptick in large-format leasing activity. With vacancy continuing to trend lower, the … [Read more...] about ReD Report
Business IndicatorsJuly 2026
Source: UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research The United States is experiencing continued growth with largely positive economic signals from several key indicators. The second estimate of real gross domestic product (GDP) for 2026Q1 continues to expand at a moderate pace, with annualized and year-over-year growth rates of 1.6 and 2.6 percent, respectively, slightly … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
The Last WordWhat Is One Thing You Wish You Had More Of in Your Daily Routine?
Paul C. Williams Partner, Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys at Law "I wish I had more uninterrupted thinking time. Space to step back from constant demands and focus on strategy, creativity, and better forward-looking decision-making." Jacqueline Beato Chief Executive Officer, Touro University Nevada "More in-person meetings! Many people still default to Zoom, and I feel … [Read more...] about The Last Word
Around the StateJune 2026
SendCutSend Receives $110M investment Northern Nevada-based manufacturing company, SendCutSend has announced a $110 million investment, bringing the company valuation to over $1 billion. A Nevada startup, SendCutSend has a tech-driven production model making custom manufacturing faster and more accessible for businesses. The company plans to invest over $1.25 billion into … [Read more...] about Around the State
ReD ReportOffice Summary: First Quarter 2026
Northern Nevada By Reed Backstrom, Colliers | Reno At the close of Q1 2026, Northern Nevada’s office market posted modest improvement across several key indicators, with vacancy declining 20 basis points quarter-over-quarter to 8.8%. Leasing activity totaled nearly 150,500 SF during the quarter, an increase of almost 50% compared to Q4, signaling a pickup in tenant movement … [Read more...] about ReD Report
Business IndicatorsJune 2026
The United States is experiencing continued growth with largely positive economic signals from several key indicators. Seasonally adjusted U.S. nonfarm employment increased by 115,000 jobs in April, mainly driven by job gains in healthcare, transportation and warehousing, and retail trade. The unemployment rate remained flat month-over-month. The advance estimate of real gross … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
The Last WordWhat Is Your Favorite Weekend Getaway?
Trisha Litzau Director of Client Development Gensler “I love taking my dogs on a quick getaway to the California coast—whether it’s a short flight or an easy drive, the ocean always helps me reset and recharge.” Celena DiLullo President Palm Mortuaries & Cemeteries “My favorite weekend getaway is the Grand Canyon, or any outdoor space that I can hike and be one … [Read more...] about The Last Word
Juan E. Rose III
Managing Director Colliers Type of Business: Commercial Real Estate Brokerage and Services Based in: Las Vegas Hails from: Los Angeles, CA Years Org. has been in Nevada: 30+ Years as an Executive in Nevada: 1 Employees in NV (approx.): 50+ How did you get into your profession? My grandparents immigrated, worked hard, saved, and eventually invested in a commercial … [Read more...] about Juan E. Rose III
Around the StateMay 2026
Nevada Wins with Bipartisan Coalition Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from 40 states, including Nevada, have won a lawsuit against Live Nation after a jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws by eliminating competition and driving up costs for fans, artists and venues. After a … [Read more...] about Around the State
ReD ReportIndustrial Summary First Quarter 2026
Northern Nevada By Stephen Delgado, CBRE | Reno The market shifted from tight to oversupplied over the past three years. In 2023, net absorption was positive each quarter and vacancy remained low, but by Q1 2024 absorption flipped from 842,000 sq. ft. in Q4 2023 to negative 751,000 sq. ft., lifting vacancy 340 basis points (bps) quarter-over-quarter to 7.6%. The correction … [Read more...] about ReD Report
Business IndicatorsMay 2026
The United States is experiencing modest growth with mixed signals from several key macroeconomic indicators. The third estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) for 2026Q4 posted a weaker-than-expected annual growth rate of 0.5 percent, down from its prior estimate of 0.7 percent. Seasonally adjusted U.S. nonfarm employment increased by 178,000 jobs in March, driven by … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
The Last WordWhat Do You Love Most About the Work You Do?
Eric M Roberts FAIA President and CEO Knit “Before brick, stick, stone or steel of the builder is the imagination, creation and integration of the architect. Endless possibility is what I love most.” Margaret Valdez COO WestCorp Management Group “I love that no workday is the same and that strong operations translate into real impact—supporting our teams, guiding … [Read more...] about The Last Word
Around the StateApril 2026
UNR Receives Gift for New Life Sciences Building Robert M. Davidson has made a transformational $30 million gift to the University of Nevada, Reno to support the new Life Sciences Building, advancing life sciences education, research, and workforce development in Nevada. The Life Sciences Building will be constructed at the south end of campus near the Tulloch Business … [Read more...] about Around the State