The “advance” estimate for fourth quarter 2013 shows U.S. real gross domestic product increasing at an annualized rate of 3.2 percent, below the 4.1 percent growth experienced during third quarter 2013. Personal consumption expenditures, non-residential fixed investment, net exports and state and local government spending made positive contributions. Federal government spending … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: March 2014
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What is your most prized possession?
“My first answer would be my family, but after that I would have to say my bed. My mattress, sheets and pillows are so wonderful that even when I don’t get my eight hours (due to our hectic schedules) I still feel refreshed.” Stephanie Angold | Founder/Owner, The Find in Reno - “My most prized possession would have to be all my photos from traveling through Italy, South … [Read more...] about What is your most prized possession?
Miriano Ravazzolo: MB America, Inc.
CEO Reno https://www.mbamerica.com/eng/ How did you first get into wholesale distribution of construction machinery? I started in corporate Europe where I gained extensive experience during that time. I moved to Nevada in 2002, as the CEO of a multi-national company, after that I worked as a consultant for several years and then in 2010, I became CEO of MB America, … [Read more...] about Miriano Ravazzolo: MB America, Inc.
Travis Crowder: Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley
Chief Professional Officer Yerington https://www.bgcmasonvalley.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I started working for Boys & Girls Club in Carson City when I was 20 years old as an Athletic Director. It was full-time work and it was working with kids which was a perfect storm! What other types of work do you enjoy? I host a daily radio morning … [Read more...] about Travis Crowder: Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley
Shelley Berkley: Touro University Nevada Touro Western Division
CEO & Senior Provost Las Vegas https://tun.touro.edu/ What do you like about your industry? I am excited to lead an institution that is educating Nevada’s future healthcare and educational professionals. Touro is the state’s best kept secret and I am working to change that. What was the toughest lesson you’ve learned in your career? The best lesson I’ve learned … [Read more...] about Shelley Berkley: Touro University Nevada Touro Western Division
Are Unpaid Internships Becoming a Thing of the Past?
Employers in Nevada and every state have historically used unpaid interns for a variety of reasons, it being taken for granted that the research, filing and coffee-schlepping were necessary steps to career growth. Now, as 2014 gets underway, a series of closely-watched lawsuits may mean that the army of interns may not be back next summer—or at least not in the same … [Read more...] about Are Unpaid Internships Becoming a Thing of the Past?
The Left’s New Agenda: Minimum Wage Hikes and Unemployment Benefits Aren’t the Key to Prosperity
Capitalism did not create poverty—it inherited it,” observed individualist philosopher Ayn Rand. Over the past centuries, capitalism has eradicated the previous conditions of widespread famine and starvation and has elevated the living standards of the poor to a level previously unheard of, even for kings. Today, even low-income Americans commonly enjoy cell phones, … [Read more...] about The Left’s New Agenda: Minimum Wage Hikes and Unemployment Benefits Aren’t the Key to Prosperity
February 2014: Around the State
Sunrise Health Hospitals and H2U Partner to Open Health Centers for Employees Sunrise Health Hospitals and Health to You (H2U) have partnered to open three H2U health centers for hospital employee and dependents, approximately 8,855 individuals. MountainView and Southern Hills centers opened in January with the final clinic at the Sunrise and Sunrise Children’s Hospital campus … [Read more...] about February 2014: Around the State
Profit and Loss Statements: Sounds Simple. Is It?
Profit and loss statements are a great tool to monitor the profitability and health of a company. At first glance they seem fairly simple; however, there are some important things to remember when working with these statements. There is real life, and there are taxes. They look alike but one is an orange and the other is a tangerine. The profit and loss statement typically … [Read more...] about Profit and Loss Statements: Sounds Simple. Is It?
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: February 2014
H Sale, Office ADDRESS 3039 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy, 89052 BUYER Denco, LLC SELLER Vantage at Horizon Ridge, LLC DETAILS 6,754 SF; $1,725,000 APN 177-35-510-029 BUYER’S REP William Skupa and Gino Vincent of MINT Property Group, Ltd. SELLER’S REP Joseph DeSimone of First Federal Realty Desimone Sale, Vacant Land ADDRESS Stephanie St. and Wigwam Pkwy. 89074 BUYER LVCSD … [Read more...] about Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: February 2014
Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2013
Southern Nevada In 2013, the Las Vegas industrial market reported the highest net absorption since 2007. The vacancy rate at the end of 2013 was 13.8 percent, which represents a decline of 0.4 percent from the prior quarter. Compared to a year ago (Q4 2012), the vacancy rate reported an even more substantial decline of 2.6 percent. With no completions during the fourth … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2013
Business Indicators: February 2014
The “third” estimate for third quarter 2013 shows U.S. real gross domestic product increasing at an annualized rate of 4.1 percent, an improvement over the 3.6 percent growth reported in the “second” estimate. Higher levels of personal consumption expenditures and nonresidential fixed investment were responsible for the upward revision. Residential investment, net exports, and … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: February 2014
What do you enjoy most about being a business owner and/or executive?
“Each day presents opportunities to serve others and to find new and innovative ways to make my clients’ visions become realities.” Alicia R. Ashcraft | Managing Partner, Ashcraft & Barr | LLP - “The MDL Group supports every owner, executive and employee in giving back to the community. For example, I’m serving as CALV president, which allows me to interact with all … [Read more...] about What do you enjoy most about being a business owner and/or executive?
Steve Wolstenholme: Grand Sierra Resort, Meruelo Group
Chief Operating Officer Reno https://www.grandsierraresort.com/ https://meruelogroup.com/ How did you first get into your profession? In the early 1980s, I was working in the civil engineering industry when I started to yearn for more excitement and challenge in my life. When I made the career change, my father laughed and my mother cried. What business advice would … [Read more...] about Steve Wolstenholme: Grand Sierra Resort, Meruelo Group
D. Gary Longaker: Nevada Rural Housing Authority
Executive Director Carson City https://www.nvrural.org/ How did you first get into your profession? While attending college in 1973, I joined a National Guard unit. My Battalion Commander liked my organizational skills and hired me to work for a newly formed state housing financing agency in Oklahoma. What was the toughest lesson you’ve learned in your career? If … [Read more...] about D. Gary Longaker: Nevada Rural Housing Authority