Managing Director, Barnard, Vogler & Co Type of Business: Public Accounting Firm Based: Reno, NV Hails From: Bremerhaven, Germany Years Co. has been in Nevada: 50Years with Company in Nevada: 28Employees with Company: 15 Who in your life has been instrumental to your success? Dick Barnard has been a great mentor and supporter of my career. He believed in … [Read more...] about Leslie Daane
Departments
Taking StockEmployee Stock Ownership Plans
More companies nationwide are realizing the value of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and how they benefit their business and their employees. ESOPs are a way for a business owner to transition the benefits of owning company stock to its employees. While ESOPs are popular in states with large populations like California, Texas and New York, and in states like … [Read more...] about Taking Stock
Commercial RE ReportOffice Summary First Quarter 2019
Northern Nevada By Colliers | Reno The Northern Nevada office market is starting off a bit bumpy in 2019 with vacancy increasing from 11.8 percent at the end of 2018 to 12.5 percent this quarter. This was due to 78,154 square feet of negative net absorption, continuing the downward trajectory seen in the fourth quarter. Vacancy was as low as 11.0 percent in the third … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Business IndicatorsJune 2019
The “advance” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2019 increased unexpectedly by 3.2 percent at an annualized rate. Although the growth rate marked its fastest first quarter increase since 2015, the overall real GDP growth included some temporary factors – reduced imports and higher private business inventories. Thus, the unexpected gain … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Last WordWhat Factor is Most Important to a Business’ Success?
Scott Pruneau CEO ITS Logistics “In one word, Clarity. If you can achieve clarity on why you are in business, the market you serve, and how you create value for your stakeholders—your chances of success are very high.” Lori J. Raugust MAI, MRICS Senior Vice President | Valuation & Advisory National Team Leader – Gaming Newmark Knight Frank “The … [Read more...] about Last Word
Christina Roush
Managing Principal, Cushman & Wakefield Type of Business: Commercial Real Estate Based: Las Vegas, NV Hails from: Las Vegas, NV Years Co. has been in Nevada: 10Months with Company in Nevada: 9Employees with Company: 51k What was the toughest lesson you’ve learned in your career? Be humble. Let others take the credit. Who in your life has been instrumental to … [Read more...] about Christina Roush
Free Market WatchPoliticians Don’t Fund Campaign Promises — Taxpayers Do
To their credit, politicians in Nevada’s 80th legislative session seem pretty eager to actually keep campaign promises—unfortunately, they’re counting on everyone else to pay for such political achievements. Despite Governor Steve Sisolak’s “no new taxes” pledge (some restrictions, exemptions and limitations may apply), there are still at least a few issues being discussed … [Read more...] about Free Market Watch
Around the StateMay 2019
City National Bank Becomes a Founding Partner of T-Mobile Arena T-Mobile Arena and the MGM Grand Arena have reached a multi-year agreement with City National Bank to establish the bank as a founding partner for the venue. City National has been named the exclusive financial services partner for both T-Mobile and MGM Grand Garden arenas and will have a large-scale branding … [Read more...] about Around the State
Tech.Knowledge.MeNevada IoT Companies Attract International Attention
The technology companies expanding operations into Nevada -- like Figure -- and those that have set up shop here and have then expanded to other states -- like Switch -- give Nevada a lot to be excited about these days. Nevada is even attracting attention from international players, like HopeRun, a Chinese Internet of Things (IoT) company that recently invested one million … [Read more...] about Tech.Knowledge.Me
Commercial RE ReportIndustrial Summary First Quarter 2019
Northern Nevada By CBRE Reno The Northern Nevada industrial market rebounded in Q1 2019. Twenty-eight lease transactions were signed during the quarter, leading to 880,914 square feet of positive net absorption and 1.1 million square feet of gross absorption. Of these, 24 deals were between 5,000 square feet and 100,000 square feet, demonstrating continued pressure on … [Read more...] about Commercial RE Report
Business IndicatorsMay 2019
The “third” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2018 was revised downward by 0.4 percentage points to 2.2 percent at an annualized rate compared to the “initial” estimate. The total nonfarm employment in January and February was revised up, which resulted an additional gain of 14,000 jobs than previously reported. Retail sales in … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Last WordWhat is the best place you’ve visited in Nevada, outside of Las Vegas or Reno?
Anna Catlett Vice President of MarketingSouthwest Medical Associates / OptumCare “The Ruby Mountains are incredible for hiking and horseback riding. I love to visit Elko County with my family. I am proud to support rural counties through Medicine on the Move, a mobile healthcare center offering healthcare throughout rural Nevada, on behalf of OptumCare.” Kelli … [Read more...] about Last Word
John F. Murtha
President and Managing Shareholder, Woodburn and Wedge, Attorneys and Counselors at Law Type of Business: Law Firm Based: Reno Hails from: Plainfield, NJ Years Co. has been in Nevada: 101Years with Company in Nevada: 38Employees with Company: 35 What was your first job? I was a dishwasher at a Mexican restaurant. If you could have dinner with any fictional … [Read more...] about John F. Murtha
Expert AdviceThree Things Company Administrations Wish They Knew About Their Employees
Your employees are currently struggling with personal financial stress, which prevents them from working at maximum capacity. Sure you overhear your employees talking about their lives, but even though financial stress is a huge component, it’s not likely you’ll hear about it. Ninety percent of employees use work time to deal with personal financial issues. However, as their … [Read more...] about Expert Advice
Around the StateApril 2019
Coalition Forms to Match Employees to Available Jobs Over 40 public and private entities have joined to form the Career and Technical Education Messaging Coalition of Northern Nevada (CTE-MCNN). The coalition members represent diverse fields and expertise in Nevada. The coalition’s goal is to match potential employees with job and certificate opportunities. The coalition has … [Read more...] about Around the State