Troy Reierson CEOBerkshire Hathaway Home Services Nevada Properties "Technology is an incredible tool when used as intended, however it has proven that it will never replace the power of a 3D relationship. This year is about being in person." Robin Lee Executive DirectorNevada State Apartment Association “Purpose! I’ll bring purpose to my activities. I’ll … [Read more...] about Last Word
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HSAs 101How Health Savings Accounts Benefit Employers and Employees Alike
Dennis Sponer CEO, HSARx It’s no secret that people and businesses like to save money. As a business owner, it’s not only important to save money, but also to be able to create a happy, and healthy, environment for your employees. One of the most popular ways for saving on healthcare is using a health savings account, or HSA. Like many financial programs, the rules … [Read more...] about HSAs 101
Last WordWhat is the greatest gift you have ever received?
Donna Marcou Business Development DirectorTravelzoo “The best gift I ever received was to have the last two and a half years with my dear mama, Mimi, my bestie. She shared the wisdom of her years and life through her jokes, stories, her little dimple smile, beauty, courage, strength and was so very brave. I am forever grateful for her and the lessons she taught … [Read more...] about Last Word
Last WordWhat Are You Thankful For?
Tonya Wagle Vice President of Business DevelopmentFirst Savings Bank “I am grateful for my wonderful family, friends, clients, and colleagues, both past and present. I would be lost without them during this past year. Life is short. Things can be replaced but people cannot.” Julia Franks Chief Strategy OfficerJewish Nevada “That every day I get to do … [Read more...] about Last Word
Expert AdviceQuiet Quitting: 5 Ways To Keep Employees Engaged
Is “quiet quitting” a passing trend or an alarming sign of disengagement at work? Referring to the practice of doing the bare minimum at work to get by, quiet quitting involves limiting working hours and consistently prioritizing personal life over work. TikTok may have popularized the term, but evidence suggests that the trend is nothing new. In June, Gallup found that only … [Read more...] about Expert Advice
Last WordWhat question do you wish potential clients would ask?
Josh Abelson Co-Owner and General ManagerThe Industrial Event Space in Las Vegas “What makes you different from your competition?” Kurt Ouchida President & Co-FounderBraintrust “‘What is your company’s culture?’ In the nearly 20 years we’ve been developing marketing programs, our culture - one built upon respect, diversity, collaboration, … [Read more...] about Last Word
Last WordWhat was your dream job when you were a kid?
Senior Vice President Business DevelopmentTMC Financing Chris Hunter “Civil engineer. It sounded cool! But the real reason was to help build a city and improve that city. I am proud to say my career still landed in the economic development space.” Elaine Rubin Director of Corporate CommunicationsEdvisors “While following my childhood dream of becoming a … [Read more...] about Last Word
How Occupational Health Programs Can Attract and Retain Talent
Brenda Cotton, Work Health Solutions Fringe benefits are additions to compensation, such as stock options, childcare, meal subsidization, transportation, education, professional and personal development, vacations, flexible schedules and more. Although fringe benefits account for more than 30 percent of labor costs according to the Bureau of Labor … [Read more...] about How Occupational Health Programs Can Attract and Retain Talent
Last WordWhat is the Best Advice You’ve Ever Received?
Dr. Marc J. Khan Dean, Vice President Health AffairsKerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV “The best advice I’ve received is rather than thinking ‘no, because…’, change the paradigm to ‘yes, if…’. Positive mindsets create the future.” Ryann Juden City ManagerNorth Las Vegas “Always do what you believe is right and let the consequences follow.” Michael C. … [Read more...] about Last Word
Last WordWhat Skills Do You Look for When Hiring New Staff?
Dave Dworkin Operations ManagerAvison Young “I believe in the character of the person over the skills they might have. You can train new hires to do almost anything. You can’t change who they are.” Angela CollinsRN, CHPN, MBA Chief Operating OfficerNathan Adelson Hospice “Aside from required licenses or certifications, the foremost things I look for when … [Read more...] about Last Word
How the College Savings Division is Helping Students in Nevada
By Zach ConineNevada State Treasurer The Nevada State Treasurer’s College Savings Division is committed to helping Nevadans in planning, saving and paying for higher education. The division offers a variety of programs and services aimed at making higher education a realistic option for every Nevadan. 529 College Savings Plan Nevada’s 529 College Savings Plans are … [Read more...] about How the College Savings Division is Helping Students in Nevada
Last WordWhat Habit do you have now that you Wish you had Started Earlier?
Phyllis Gurgevich President and CEONevada Bankers Association “Saving money for retirement is a habit most of us wish we had started sooner. Remember it’s also never too late to start. Today is a day earlier than tomorrow.” Chuck Alvey ChairVistage International “Full contact listening! While I have finally learned to listen with my other senses, listening … [Read more...] about Last Word
Last WordWhat Life Skills are Rarely Taught but Extremely Useful?
Dena Sue Potestio Vice President for AdvancementTouro University Nevada “Sound judgement - Is your solution win-win, proposed, involving multiple viewpoints, empathetic, shared, best for all, collegial? Or [is it] win-lose, onesided, commanded, tone deaf, selfish, all for one, dictatorial? The former requires exercising our sound judgment muscles.” Ryan … [Read more...] about Last Word
Last WordWhat is Something that will Never go out of Style?
Tom Anderson, P.E. President & OwnerTJK Consulting Engineers, Inc. “Face-to-face anything! People are always willing and wanting to be around other people. Being in front of people and getting direct/ immediate feedback always beats a video call. And, of course, a good pair of denim jeans.” Dr. Lisa Rosenberg Medical DirectorSouthwest Medical Hospice “One … [Read more...] about Last Word
Nevada Needs Learning & Emotional Recovery for Students
Data from the federally mandated standardized student assessments are showing that students in Nevada are greatly suffering from learning loss, likely as a result of school closures and hybrid learning models throughout the pandemic. Each year, Nevada students in grades 3-8 take the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) assessments in English/ Language Arts (ELA) and … [Read more...] about Nevada Needs Learning & Emotional Recovery for Students