Mineral County Joins Nevada's Sierra Region The economic development service area of the Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA) has now been expanded to include Mineral County. The addition grows Nevada’s Sierra region to a total land mass of 7,009 square miles and a population of over 165,450. In addition to Mineral County, the region includes Carson City and Douglas, … [Read more...] about Around the State
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The Collective Bargaining Monopoly is a Disservice to Public Workers
The monopoly power that labor unions have over a workplace is something that no one, not even the rank-and-file union members themselves, particularly enjoy. This point comes into focus every year during National Employee Freedom Week (August 18 – 24), when government employees are reminded of their right to “opt out” of membership if they don’t want to financially support … [Read more...] about The Collective Bargaining Monopoly is a Disservice to Public Workers
Tim Deters
President & CEO, TRU Development Co. Type of Business: Real Estate DevelopmentBased: Las Vegas, NVHails From: Rockford, IL Years Co. has been in Nevada: 5Years with Company in Nevada: 5Employees with Company: 12 Who in your life has been instrumental to your success? My family, they are my motivation and my driving force each day. What was your first job? … [Read more...] about Tim Deters
Commercial RE ReportIndustrial Summary Second Quarter 2019
Northern Nevada By CBRE Reno During the first half of the year, the Northern Nevada industrial market laid a strong foundation for a successful second half of 2019. Robust transactional activity coupled with healthy construction activity were at the forefront of the market’s success. Construction completions totaled 1.1 million square feet during the quarter, driving the … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Business IndicatorsAugust 2019
The “third” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2019 remained unchanged, up by 3.1 percent at an annualized rate, from the “second” estimate. U.S. nonfarm employment rebounded sharply after a disappointing gain in May, adding 224,000 jobs in June. Big gains occurred in the professional and business services and healthcare sectors. The … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Last WordWhat Do You Do When You’ve Hit a Wall, Metaphorically?
Tennille K. Pereira, ESQ. Director Vegas Strong Resiliency Center “Daily self-care is important, and it’s something I practice and recommend gun violence survivors pursue. I enjoy working out and quietly reflecting outdoors. Eating healthy, tasty meals also helps me re-center.” Marisa Rodriguez President Latino Bar Association and Member of Weinberg, Wheeler, … [Read more...] about Last Word
Free Market WatchThere is Nothing ‘Progressive’ About Big Government
If progressive voters really want the kind of “bold” and “transformative” changes big-government politicians keep promising, they had better change their voting habits. Despite the lofty-sounding rhetoric, there’s nothing inherently progressive—new, innovative or revolutionary—about the policy proposals being touted by big-government proponents. In fact, far from effecting … [Read more...] about Free Market Watch
Lance Bradford
Owner, Stable DevelopmentType of Business: Commercial Real EstateBased: Henderson, NVHails From: Henderson, NV Years Co. has been in Nevada: 14Years with Company in Nevada: 14Employees with Company: 37 Who in your life has been instrumental to your success? My wife, Leilani, who has been an integral part of my business and personal life since we met at the University … [Read more...] about Lance Bradford
Health Savings AccountsHow They Work, Their Benefits and What Employees Need to Know
Health savings accounts (HSA) are unique, tax-advantaged accounts that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses. When an HSA combines with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP), employees see savings and tax advantages above and beyond what traditional health plans offer. So what do employees need to know to take advantage of these plans? First and foremost, in order to … [Read more...] about Health Savings Accounts
Around the StateJuly 2019
Western Title Acquires Titles Service and Escrow Company Nevada’s sixth oldest company, Western Title Company, has joined forces with Fernley and Yerington’s Title Service and Escrow Company. The acquisition gives Western Title the largest footprint of any title and escrow company in Nevada. The acquisition went into effect on the first of last month. The organization now … [Read more...] about Around the State
Commercial RE ReportRetail Summary: First Quater 2019
Northern Nevada By Dickson Commercial Group The first quarter of 2019 had many smaller retail lease deals, with the majority under 11,000 square feet. Village at Rancharrah, Tolles Development Company’s new development, has signed on nine tenants so far. Süp, Centro Due and Coffeebar are a few of the restaurants that have joined the project. Clothing retailers, Chez Vous … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Business IndicatorsJuly 2019
The “second” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2019 was revised down by a 0.1 percentage point to 3.1 percent at an annualized rate compared to the “advance” estimate. The overall picture of economic growth remained the same. The real GDP growth relied largely on temporary factors such as higher private business inventories and reduced … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Last WordWhat is the Most Adventurous Thing You’ve Ever Done?
Paul Sallach President All In Aviation “After Hurricane Katrina, I flew a load of saline IV bags to New Orleans for the relief effort. The National Guard lit the runway with Humvees as I landed, departing with barely enough fuel to return.” Elena Ledoux CEO Superb Maids and Chief Mommy & MommyGO Natural Energy Shots “The most adventurous thing I’ve … [Read more...] about Last Word
Around the StateJune 2019
UNR School of Medicine Graduates New Doctors The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) graduated 63 new doctors last month. Six of the new doctors will remain in Northern Nevada for their graduate medical education. In addition, approximately 27 percent of UNR Med students are staying in Nevada for some part of their training and 43 percent of the students … [Read more...] about Around the State
The Legislature has a Cronyism Problem
The worry over “cronyism” in politics is a bipartisan concern — and, unfortunately, Nevada has a long history of political favoritism. However, billionaires asking lawmakers for special treatment isn’t the only kind of cronyism that should worry Nevadans. This year, government insiders and tax-funded lobbyists are playing the favoritism game better than anyone. And their … [Read more...] about The Legislature has a Cronyism Problem