Ken Beck Founder and Partner Legacy Woodworking and Design “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey “It begins by discussing power of shifting your paradigm and includes powerful examples. It then moves on to the seven habits which are easily remembered and applied in your daily life.” Anita Pepper Public Information Officer Nevada Office of … [Read more...] about The Last Word
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Legislative LookoutBills That Could Make or Break Your Industry
Imagine your business is a race car. You’re behind the wheel, roaring down the highway of innovation and opportunity. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, traffic cones start popping up—some of them helpful guidance for a smoother ride, and others flat-out roadblocks. This year’s Nevada Legislative session promises its share of cones for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and key … [Read more...] about Legislative Lookout
Richard DerrickFace to Face
City Manager & CEO City of Henderson Type of Business: Government Based in: Henderson Hails from: Henderson Years Org. has been in Nevada: 72 Years with Organization in Nevada: 26 Employees in NV (approx.): 3k + How did you get into your profession? I began my career in finance after graduating from UNLV. My career journey eventually led to a leadership … [Read more...] about Richard Derrick
ReD ReportRetail Summary: Third Quarter 2024
Northern Nevada By Gary Tremaine, Dickson Commercial The retail market in Washoe County has remained strong throughout 2024. Although transaction volume reached only $36.7 million, showing a slight decline from Q2, retail vacancies continue at historic lows, with the overall vacancy rate dropping to 3.4 percent. Demand remains high among owner-users and investors despite … [Read more...] about ReD Report
Business IndicatorsJanuary 2025
The second estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for 2024Q3 increased at an annual rate of 2.8 percent, the same as last month’s advance estimate. Real GDP’s robust growth in 2024Q3 was driven by strong consumer spending, supported by higher real income growth, and increased government spending. A decline in private inventory investment and a continued larger … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
The Last WordWhat Are Your Hopes for the New Year?
Leon Mead Owner, Founder and Partner Mead Law Group “For 2025 (my 30th year of legal service to the Nevada construction industry), my hope is for a bipartisan legislative session where our leaders collaborate to bring prosperity to our great state and citizens.” Paul Steelman CEO Steelman Partners “My hope for 2025 is that leaders and investors continue to transform … [Read more...] about The Last Word
Around the StateJanuary 2025
Clark County School District Partners with Nonprofit to Address Student Homelessness The Clark County School District (CCSD) has partnered with Purposity, a nonprofit which connects users with one-to-one needs in the community. The partnership is meant to help students experiencing homelessness. CCSD’s Title 1 Homeless Outreach Program for Education (HOPE) launched a profile … [Read more...] about Around the State
Is Nevada Ready for the Tech Boom?
Imagine Nevada as the next Silicon Valley—without the congestion, taxes and regulatory red tape. With technology moving at lightning speed, Nevada stands at a critical juncture to embrace a tech-driven economy. But there's a gap we need to fill: tech jobs are booming, but there aren’t enough skilled workers to meet the demand. So, what’s the solution? By embracing deregulation, … [Read more...] about Is Nevada Ready for the Tech Boom?
Neil SansoneFace to Face
President Sansone Companies Type of Business: Real Estate Investment & Development Based in: Nevada Hails from: Henderson, NV Years Org. has been in Nevada: 50 Years with Organization in Nevada: 7 How did you get into your profession? I grew up around real estate. My father, Roland Sansone, started Sansone Companies before I was born. As he grew the business … [Read more...] about Neil Sansone
ReD ReportOffice Summary: Third Quarter 2024
Northern Nevada By Bob Shanahan, Colliers Reno The Reno office market turned a corner in the third quarter of 2024. While many office markets across the country struggle with higher vacancies and subdued demand, Reno continues to buck this trend. The State of Nevada’s occupancy of numerous buildings as well as continued demand and takedown of space by other tenants in the … [Read more...] about ReD Report
Business IndicatorsDecember 2024
The advanced estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for 2024Q3 increased at an annual rate of 2.8 percent. While real GDP experienced robust growth driven by strong consumer spending and increased federal government spending, a slight deceleration occurred in the third quarter from the 3.0 percent second quarter growth rate. This slowdown largely reflected decreased … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
The Last WordWhat is Your Favorite Holiday Tradition?
Candra Mathis Managing Director Gensler “Going back home to Texas and gathering firewood around the house with my mom and building a good old-fashioned fire and playing Phase 10 with the family while eating delicious homemade desserts [is my favorite tradition].” Cliff Atkinson President Virgin Hotels Las Vegas “My favorite holiday traditions are the ones spent with … [Read more...] about The Last Word
Affordable HousingCan Deregulation Solve Nevada’s Housing Crisis?
Nevada Policy Research Institute Nevada’s housing crisis has reached a critical point, and one of the most promising solutions is cutting through the regulatory barriers that making is costly to build new housing. To navigate this labyrinth of deregulation and improve our situation, we need to dive into the specific laws and policies that are holding back development and … [Read more...] about Affordable Housing
Ryan Nicole PutzerFace to Face
President/Founder Small Strides Type of Business: Childcare Based in: Northern Nevada Hails from: Reno Years Org. has been in Nevada: 16 Years with Organization in Nevada: 16 Employees in NV (approx.): 65 What has been instrumental to your success? Hiring dedicated and passionate individuals who share my vision for quality childcare has been instrumental in the … [Read more...] about Ryan Nicole Putzer
ReD ReportIndustrial Summary: Third Quarter 2024
Northern Nevada By Angel Orozco, CBRE The Reno industrial market was comprised of approximately 115 million sq. ft. at the close of Q3 2024. There was one space of 40,000 sq. ft. of new product delivered to the market in Q3 2024. The construction pipeline had 1.7 million sq. ft. underway with another 16.5 million sq. ft. in various planning stages. The overall average … [Read more...] about ReD Report