“The walkways in Peccole Ranch are endless. I love to take walks with my daughter along the beautifully landscaped pathways that circle behind the homes of Peccole Ranch in Summerlin. It’s so peaceful.” Dave Dworkin | Operations Manager, Avision Young “My favorite recreational place in Nevada is Mt. Rose Ski Resort. It’s just minutes from Reno, has the best snow and the … [Read more...] about What Is Your Favorite Recreational Place in Nevada?
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Managing Large-Scale Construction Projects: The Importance of Teamwork
All large-scale construction projects are at inherent risk of going over budget and schedule – late changes in design, unforeseen conditions and unexpected delays in permitting are a few reasons for time delays and cost increases. However, equally as guilty can be the people working the project. Poor planning, inexperienced leadership, lack of clear objectives and … [Read more...] about Managing Large-Scale Construction Projects: The Importance of Teamwork
What is Your New Year’s Resolution?
“To take every opportunity to create moments of kindness and to use my voice to create peace wherever possible.” Heather Korbulic | Executive Director, Silver State Health Insurance Exchange “My New Year’s resolution is to not work every weekend and enjoy more time with my family and friends and also get back to do some more skydiving.” Marc Jay | Partner, Kelly Cardenas … [Read more...] about What is Your New Year’s Resolution?
The Future is Now: Preparing Nevada for Transportation Opportunities in Advanced mobility
More than 75 years ago, the first highway, the Pennsylvania turnpike, opened. Fifteen years later, construction of 40,000 miles of interstate highway system was underway. Here in Nevada, over the last five decades, residential subdivisions were with roadways built connecting destinations east and west, north and south. What does all this public infrastructure have in common? It … [Read more...] about The Future is Now: Preparing Nevada for Transportation Opportunities in Advanced mobility
With the Elections Behind Us, What Do You Feel Is America’s Number One Challenge?
“The challenge is to demand that our leaders refocus their energy on creating solutions. The candidates spent months telling us what was wrong with America; now they must guide us on how to make things right” Howard Russell | Managing Partner, Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial “I feel the biggest challenge that our country faces is confidence! We need to be … [Read more...] about With the Elections Behind Us, What Do You Feel Is America’s Number One Challenge?
Non-Compete Agreements Lose Value in Nevada
A shift in strategy may better protect businesses, employees After a July Nevada Supreme Court decision, Nevada business owners must revisit their non-compete agreements. The decision creates so much uncertainty, businesses should strongly consider revising their non-compete strategy altogether. In Golden Rd. Motor Inn, Inc. v. Islam, the Supreme Court held that the … [Read more...] about Non-Compete Agreements Lose Value in Nevada
What Are You Most Thankful For?
“I’m thankful for it all – for my family, friends, pets, clients, our quality team at Foundry, the beautiful fall weather, upcoming holiday gatherings and any Wolf Pack victory of UNLV.” Jim Bauserman | CEO, Foundry “I am most thankful for laughter. For fun. For funny people. They can make even your worst day sparkle.” Stephanie Kruse | President and Chief Strategist, … [Read more...] about What Are You Most Thankful For?
Want to Sustain Economic Growth? Invest in IT
First, the good news: Nevada’s economy is on the rebound. Now the daunting news: After a gut wrenching recession, the marketplace is more competitive than ever and the difference between success and failure is razor thin. But research suggests there is hope in the form of a strong information technology (IT) industry. Rising wages, job creation and record retail sales are … [Read more...] about Want to Sustain Economic Growth? Invest in IT
How Do You Measure Success?
“If I am happy when I wake up in the morning, I know I had a successful day yesterday. If I continue ending each day happy, I know I chose the right career.” Scott Donaghe | Senior Associate, Avison Young “In the non-profit world, success is measured by the number of lives we are changing. When we know we have helped to improve the graduation rates for the schools we work … [Read more...] about How Do You Measure Success?
What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?
“I would tell myself to not be complacent and be willing to leave your existing comfort zone. Take risks—those risks can lead to greater opportunity.” Eric Speer | General Manager Las Vegas Office, Logical Position “Unless you are absolutely passionate about your career role and can’t bear to exit, upgrade your position every five years. Change spurs growth. Keep building … [Read more...] about What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?
A Tip on Tipping: Changes to shared tips for Employees Affect business
Earlier this year, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in a 2-1 panel decision upheld the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2011 revisions to its regulations applying tip-pooling restrictions to employers that do not use a tip-credit to satisfy minimum wage obligations. This is particularly significant in Nevada which does not allow tip-credits toward the … [Read more...] about A Tip on Tipping: Changes to shared tips for Employees Affect business
What is the biggest challenge facing Nevada?
“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 … [Read more...] about What is the biggest challenge facing Nevada?
Time to Pay the Piper: First Nevada Commerce Tax Payment Due, Despite Challenges
Nevada’s recently enacted commerce tax has been back in the headlines, the latest dustup being a recent judicial decision that has spelled the end to a repeal effort. A coalition (led by State Controller Ron Knecht) sought to have a referendum petition placed on the November ballot − motivated by what they see as a legislative sellout of the voters who rejected a similar … [Read more...] about Time to Pay the Piper: First Nevada Commerce Tax Payment Due, Despite Challenges
What Makes You Proud to Be an American?
“The everlasting ideals cast down by our forefathers continue to secure America’s plight; portrayed in our longstanding heritage in our American cities (be it farm, rural or industrial towns) which embodies the heart of our great country – all of which makes me proud.” Deven Chase | Managing Partner and Realtor, Elite Homes US “Though our country is not perfect, one of the … [Read more...] about What Makes You Proud to Be an American?
Executive Power Tools: The Benefit of Peer Groups
What is truly at stake in your next decision? Picture a pending business challenge or opportunity. What if you could see it from every perspective, angle and point of view, perhaps even from the past and into the future? You could eliminate all the blind spots. The Desert Research Institute has such a tool for scientific research. Called the C.A.V.E., it is a six-sided … [Read more...] about Executive Power Tools: The Benefit of Peer Groups