Reno Ranks Among Best Cities for Recreation WalletHub, a personal finance website, recently conducted an in-depth analysis of this year’s best and worst cities for recreation. The study found that, of the 100 largest cities, Reno ranked 10th for best cities for recreation. The study looked at cities across 27 key metrics and the data set included figures such as parkland … [Read more...] about Around the State: August 2015
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The Choice Union Members Don’t Know They Have: Why Employee Freedom Scares Union Bosses
Have you ever bought a new washer and dryer only to discover that the store down the street sold the same set for $750 less? It’s a frustrating experience to find out that you had better options than the ones you knew about. This is the situation that tens of thousands of Nevada union members unknowingly find themselves in. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics … [Read more...] about The Choice Union Members Don’t Know They Have: Why Employee Freedom Scares Union Bosses
Legislative Review
The last legislative session in Nevada was one of the most productive the state has seen in recent years. Love it or hate it, there is no denying the outcomes of that productivity and the work of the 78th Session will be discussed for years to come. With around 1,000 registered lobbyists and as many bills passed, 20 freshmen lawmakers and the state’s largest tax increase, … [Read more...] about Legislative Review
Red Report: August 2015
E Sale, Retail ADDRESS 4741 E. Charleston Blvd., 89104 BUYER H&J Goldman Properties, LLC SELLER 4741 Charleston Acquisition, LLC DETAILS 4,600 SF; $662,644 APN 161-05-510-007 BUYER’S REP Neil Dela Cruz and Hillary Steinberg of MDL Group SELLER’S REP Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Lease, Industrial ADDRESS 2542 Abels Ln., 89115 TENANT … [Read more...] about Red Report: August 2015
Industrial Summary: Second Quarter 2015
Southern Nevada The overall vacancy rate for the Las Vegas Valley Industrial market in the second quarter was 6.2 percent, a drop of 0.5 points, from 6.7 percent in the first quarter of 2015. This decline equates to ten straight quarters of declining industrial vacancies. The strong growth in demand for industrial space, paired with resurgent construction and industrial … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Second Quarter 2015
Business Indicators: August 2015
The “third” estimate for first quarter 2015 shows U.S. real gross domestic product decreasing at an annualized rate of 0.2 percent, higher than the negative 0.7 percent growth previously reported in the “second” estimate. The revision consisted of a smaller decrease of exports and a larger increase in personal consumption expenditures. Federal government spending, changes in … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: August 2015
What is Your Personal Mission Statement?
“It is my mission in life to create wonderful long lasting personal relationships. To live with integrity, honesty & unconditional love; And to never lose sight of what is important; family.” Kathy O’Grady Watkins | Partner, Sutton Watkins Advertising & Marketing, Inc. “Make someone else’s life better by what you do.” Matthew T. Dushoff, Esq. | Shareholder Kolesar … [Read more...] about What is Your Personal Mission Statement?
Charlie Abowd: Cafe at Adele’s
Carson City Chef & Owner https://www.adelesrestaurantandlounge.com/ How did you get into your profession? [I was] a fourth-generation, born into an immigrant family of farmers, restaurant owners and candy makers that had strong family values that surrounded the celebration of food. It was a natural path. What business advice would you give someone just starting in … [Read more...] about Charlie Abowd: Cafe at Adele’s
Mark Haley: Smart City Networks
President Las Vegas https://www.smartcitynetworks.com/ When you were a kid, what did you want to be? A public accountant. Just kidding! I wanted to be a professional athlete. Baseball, hockey and then soccer. I didn’t quite make it, but I still enjoy the “thrill of victory” in my work life. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? I … [Read more...] about Mark Haley: Smart City Networks
Joseph F. Dutra: Kimmie Candy Company
President & Owner Reno https://www.kimmiecandy.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I was a farmer and a friend who I had helped out financially decided he wanted to pay me back. So his solution was for me to buy a 40 foot container, of candy coated chocolate covered sunflower kernels that he would sell and pay back the money. He could not sell the 40,000 … [Read more...] about Joseph F. Dutra: Kimmie Candy Company
Around the State: July 2015
Final Phase of Carson City Freeway Begins The Nevada Department of Transportation has broken ground on the final leg of the Carson City Freeway project. The $42 million project completes I-580, connecting Carson City to Nevada’s freeway system and Reno. The final phase of the project will pave and open the last four miles of the freeway to traffic. The freeway is expected to … [Read more...] about Around the State: July 2015
SB 483: The Facts You Need
When originally introduced, SB 483 was Governor Sandoval’s bill to make the sunset taxes from prior sessions permanent, to increase the cigarette tax and eliminate the pre-payment of the net proceeds of minerals tax. The bill was further amended by the Assembly to incorporate the Governor’s modified tax plan in the bill. At that point, the bill only required a Senate majority … [Read more...] about SB 483: The Facts You Need
See a Doctor 24/7: Telemedicine Options Create Better Connectivity
My family and I were on vacation in California earlier this year when our youngest suddenly came down with a nasty stomach bug in the middle of the night. Even just a year ago, our only options would’ve been to drive around an unfamiliar city to find an open urgent care or potentially spend hours in an ER waiting room. But thanks to the growth of telemedicine, my wife was … [Read more...] about See a Doctor 24/7: Telemedicine Options Create Better Connectivity
Red Report: July 2015
E Project, Industrial ADDRESS 5402 E. El Campo Grande Ave., 89115 CONTRACTOR OF RECORD Burke Construction Group DETAILS Burke Construction Group recently completed the 180,000 SF Bed, Bath & Beyond Harmon Distribution Facility Center. Developed by Thomas and Mack Development Group and designed by CASCO, the $5.2 million project included the construction of 120,000 SF of … [Read more...] about Red Report: July 2015
Retail Summary: First Quarter 2015
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley anchored retail vacancy rate rose 0.5 points from 11.4 percent in Q4 2014 to 11.9 percent in Q1 2015. At the end of Q1, vacancy rates ranged from 9.3 percent in Power Centers to 12.7 percent in both Community and Neighborhood Centers. The first quarter makes two consecutive quarters with a rising vacancy rate. Still, this increase is not … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: First Quarter 2015