President and CEO Las Vegas https://www.pentabldggroup.com/ How did you first get into your profession? My father was a commercial contractor. He started bringing me to work on Saturdays when I was 5 years old. He let me ride to the jobs with his laborer foreman in a dump truck. I haven’t looked back since then. If you had to choose another profession, what would it … [Read more...] about Jeff Ehret: The PENTA Building Group
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Mark Estee: Reno Provisions
Owner/Chef Reno https://www.facebook.com/RenoProvisions When you were a kid, what did you want to be? I wanted to be a football player, then realized coaching was more in the cards. Then I wanted to be a drill sergeant in the Marines. But, that would require me to join the Marines and, back then, I was not the most dedicated person. This one is odd, I also wanted to be a … [Read more...] about Mark Estee: Reno Provisions
David Marlon: Solutions Recovery, Inc.
President Las Vegas https://www.solutions-recovery.com/ How did you first get into your profession? After years of working at Health Plan of Nevada, I saw a need in my community for addiction recovery sources and knew that my calling was to help people struggling with substance abuse and addiction. What do you want your legacy to be? Substance abuse is the biggest … [Read more...] about David Marlon: Solutions Recovery, Inc.
Red Report: February 2015
E Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 3068-3076 Fremont St., 89104 BUYER Caliente NV, LLC SELLER Heitkotter Family LP DETAILS 19,810 SF; $999,000 APN 162-01-701-003 REP (both) Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 2512 Abels Ln., 89115 BUYER Torrent Holding Inc. SELLER Abels Lane LLC DETAILS 11,000 SF; $650,000 APN … [Read more...] about Red Report: February 2015
Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas industrial market vacancy rate fell to 8.0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014. The vacancy rate is down 3.6 percentage points from a year ago. Industrial vacancies have been in the single digits for three consecutive quarters with annual declines reported for 12 consecutive quarters. In addition, the vacancy rate has declined 9.0 percentage … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter
Business Indicators: February 2015
The “third” estimate for third quarter 2014 shows U.S. real gross domestic product increasing at an annualized rate of 5 percent, higher than the 3.9 percent growth initially reported. In the revision, personal consumption expenditures and nonresidential fixed investment increased more than previously estimated. Residential investment, net exports, federal government spending, … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: February 2015
Are You Optimistic That Our Legislators Will Work Together This Session?
“I am optimistic they will come together. Once the session commences, the realization usually sets in, that they were elected to do the people’s business and most understand that involves compromise.” Carole Vilardo | President, Nevada Taxpayers Association - “With internal leadership struggles appearing to now be behind us, policymakers can now get down to business and … [Read more...] about Are You Optimistic That Our Legislators Will Work Together This Session?
Monitoring Employees’ Computer Use in the Age of Encryption
The right to monitor the performance of an employee by monitoring computer use is recognized by most courts when the employer is a private, as opposed to a governmental, employer. Indeed, in some instances the right to monitor becomes a duty to monitor. Thus, an employer who receives a complaint of sexual harassment and fails to investigate may be liable for the harassing … [Read more...] about Monitoring Employees’ Computer Use in the Age of Encryption
Around the State: January 2015
Cox Activates 500 Wi-Fi Hotspots in Las Vegas Cox Las Vegas has launched the first of 500 hotspots that have been installed around the Las Vegas Valley. The launch came on the heels of a ribbon-cutting for a Henderson Cox Solutions store. The Las Vegas hotspots are part of a 300,000 nationwide hotspot network being offered by the communications company through a collaboration … [Read more...] about Around the State: January 2015
What to Expect from Carson City in 2015:Republican Sweep Creates New Opportunities for Policy Reforms
The November wave that swept Republicans to victory not only solidified their control of the governor’s mansion but also saw them capture both chambers of the Nevada Legislature for the first time in 85 years. So now what? In the lifetime since Republicans last controlled the legislative process, liberal policies, decade after decade, have generated many problems for the … [Read more...] about What to Expect from Carson City in 2015:Republican Sweep Creates New Opportunities for Policy Reforms
Kevin Ryan: Nevada Humane Society
CEO https://www.nevadahumanesociety.org/ What do you want your legacy to be? I hope I can help the organization grow and help Nevada become a no-kill state. It is absolutely possible. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? A non-profit is a business, make no bones about it. Everything you do and everything you endeavor to do is on … [Read more...] about Kevin Ryan: Nevada Humane Society
Alexandra Lourdes: Managing Partner Unlokt
Co-Founder Managing Partner https://unlokt.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs, so that was unquestionably a strong influence on how I thought about business. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? The people you work with become your family. Don’t settle for just anyone and … [Read more...] about Alexandra Lourdes: Managing Partner Unlokt
Joseph Miller: Fisher Sand & Gravel Company
Nevada Area Manager Project Manager https://www.fisherind.com/ What do you wish you would have learned at the beginning of your career? To believe in myself more than I believed in anyone else. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? Listen, learn and work your butt off. No one can teach you like you can teach yourself. It is … [Read more...] about Joseph Miller: Fisher Sand & Gravel Company
Red Report: January 2015
E Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 6070 Boulder Hwy, 89122 BUYER Frederic and Barbara Rosenberg Family Trust SELLER Burton-Bowels LLC DETAILS 6,400 SF; $885,000 APN 161-27-311-011 BUYER’S REP Bob Diamond of Platinum Real Estate Professionals SELLER’S REP Neil Sorkin of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce N Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 3355-3675 W. Cheyenne, Ave., 89032 BUYER BKM … [Read more...] about Red Report: January 2015
Retail Summary: Third Quarter 2014
Southern Nevada In the third quarter of 2014, the Las Vegas retail market reported a vacancy rate of 9.1 percent. The latest period represents a decline of 0.1 percentage point compared to the prior quarter (Q2 2014). Compared to a year ago (Q3 2013), the retail vacancy rate has declined 0.3 percentage points. Anchored retail space has now reported annual declines in vacancy … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: Third Quarter 2014