Executive DirectorSilver State Health Insurance Exchange Type of Business: State agency in charge of administering health insurance marketplaceBased: Carson City, NevadaHails From: Pasadena, Maryland Years Org. has been in Nevada: 09Years with Organization in Nevada: 06Employees with Organization: 26 What words do you live by? To quote former Nevada Governor Brian … [Read more...] about Ryan High
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Business FirstTraining, Hiring and Managing Employees
Spanning all industry sectors and ranging from entry-level to highly skilled, business owners and executives across the board are having a hard time finding employees. With several factors at play, from massive changes to the way people work to COVID-era retirees and people not coming back into the workforce after layoffs, this is not an easy problem to solve. As decision … [Read more...] about Business First
Commercial RE ReportRetail Summary: First Quarter 2022
Northern Nevada By Gary Tremaine & Amanda Brierton, Dickson Commercial Although 2021 ended with a large increase in volume (almost $200 million) investment activity in the first quarter dropped back down to $45 million in sales transactions to start the year. Which is more consistent with previous quarters going back 24 months. Redevelopment projects were a theme … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Business IndicatorsJuly 2022
The “second” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2022 shrank by 1.5 percent at an annual rate, revised down by 0.1 percent from the advance estimate. The revision reflected lower-than-expected private inventory and residential investments, which were partly offset by an upward revision in consumer spending. U.S. nonfarm employment … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
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
Vladi Bergman
Founder and CEOKarma and Luck Type of Business: Jewelry and Home Goods RetailerBased: Las Vegas, NVHails From: Kharkiv, Ukraine Years Org. has been in Nevada: 07Years with Org. in Nevada: 07Employees within Org.: 65 “Passion makes magic.” How did you get into your profession? I started Karma and Luck in downtown Las Vegas in 2015 [with the goal of] building a … [Read more...] about Vladi Bergman
Around the StateJune 2022
Roseman University Awarded NACDS Foundation Scholarship Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy has been awarded a scholarship through the Annual National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation Scholarship Program. The scholarship was one of six innovation-focused awards in the amount of $20,000. It will be used to develop a disease state … [Read more...] about Around the State
Nevada “No Party”Majority Voters and What they Want
Republicans are slowly closing in on Democrats in Nevada voter registration, but the real news is that neither is the largest party. That honor belongs to the rapidly growing numbers of folks who register with “No Party” (NPs), or as Independents, decline to state, etc. Recent in-depth survey research by a private organization has revealed the politics of these voters. (Full … [Read more...] about Nevada “No Party”
Commercial RE ReportOffice Summary: First Quarter 2022
Northern Nevada By Jordan Lehman, Colliers | RENO Reno’s office market began 2022 with incredible momentum. The region saw robust investment activity, sizeable rent growth and shrinking vacancy. Office sales volume of $76.1 million was the highest first-quarter total on record. Pricing continued to climb this quarter as average sales price grew 65.9 percent year-over-year … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Business IndicatorsJune 2022
The “advance” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2022 unexpectedly fell by 1.4 percent at an annual rate, the first decline since the COVID pandemic recession. The decline largely reflected a decrease in government spending and a huge trade deficit caused by a drop in exports and a surge in imports. U.S. nonfarm employment posted a … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
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
Problems for NevadaElectric Vehicles and Renewable Energy
Recently, Governor Steve Sisolak announced Nevada is joining some other states to promote electric big-rig trucks, large pickups, vans, delivery trucks and school and transit buses. This is in addition to prior commitments to electric autos and solar- and wind-powered electric energy. This initiative is based on claims electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable electric … [Read more...] about Problems for Nevada
Mike Del Prado
CEO and Managing DirectorExecutive Option Type of Business: Executive and Technology Consulting ServicesBased In: Las Vegas, NVHails From: California Years Org. has been in Nevada: 06Years with Org. in Nevada: 06Employees with Organization: 22 How did you get into your profession? After ending my tour in the military, I began working in a junior position within the … [Read more...] about Mike Del Prado
Commercial RE Report: Industrial SummaryFirst Quarter 2022
Northern Nevada By Angel Orozco & Dan Buhrmann, CBRE The Reno industrial market turned in healthy market fundamentals in Q1 2022, posting the tenth consecutive quarter of positive net absorption. Vacancy decreased quarter-over-quarter, closing Q1 2022 at 0.7 percent, the lowest on record. Availability rates followed suit, dropping to 1.7 percent. Average asking … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report: Industrial Summary