Academic Manager Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? I realized during high school that I had an aptitude for helping my classmates in mathematics. I decided to become a teacher and make it my career. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? Know that education is all about the intrinsic rewards that come with being … [Read more...] about Jesse Welsh: Innovative Learning Environments
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Seven Pitfalls To Avoid When Negotiating Business Contracts
1) Letters of Intent A “non-binding” letter of intent is commonly pursued when parties begin business discussions. Unfortunately, if one of the parties has a change of heart, the letter of intent may work against those who attempt to walk away. Certain phrases can cause the letter of intent to mean more than was originally intended. A court may interpret the letter of intent … [Read more...] about Seven Pitfalls To Avoid When Negotiating Business Contracts
January 2014: Around the State
Saint Mary’s Home Care Named in Top 25 Percent of Nation Saint Mary’s Home Care has been listed as a 2013 HomeCare Elite program which ranks the top-performing home health agencies in the nation. The home care program has been listed in the top 25 percent for providing quality healthcare service to the Northern Nevada community. Agencies in the listing are ranked by an … [Read more...] about January 2014: Around the State
Odds for success of PERS plan – Roughly 1 in 12 Quintillion: Nevada Retirees Risk Seeing Their Benefits Reduced as Money Runs Short
Aside from death and taxes, there are no sure things in life. Everything we do involves an element of risk. The question then becomes: How much risk is reasonable, given the stakes? In the private sector, most entrepreneurs have risked tens of thousands of dollars — or sometimes even tens of millions of dollars — pursuing opportunities to grow their businesses. They … [Read more...] about Odds for success of PERS plan – Roughly 1 in 12 Quintillion: Nevada Retirees Risk Seeing Their Benefits Reduced as Money Runs Short
Elko’s Annual Boost: National Poetry Gathering Promotes Economic Development
As Nevada prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday in 2014, Elko’s National Cowboy Poetry Gathering is commemorating 30 years of presenting the artistic traditions of ranching and cowboy culture of the American West. Held the last week of January each year, the event brings thousands of visitors to Elko. From its inception, the gathering defied expectations. In 1985, the … [Read more...] about Elko’s Annual Boost: National Poetry Gathering Promotes Economic Development
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: January 2014
New Year - New Format The ReD Report has a new, easier to read format. Commercial real estate professionals throughout the state have requested the report be categorized in market areas, as opposed to zip codes. The color-coded areas correspond to the map below and each deal is presented in a more concise manner. We appreciate all the brokers who continue to send us their … [Read more...] about Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: January 2014
Retail Summary: Third Quarter 2013
Southern Nevada During the third quarter of 2013, the Las Vegas retail market continued to witness increased demand, largely sourced to tenants occupying previously vacant anchor spaces. The overall vacancy rate fell to 9.6 percent during the quarter, representing a decline of 30 basis points (0.3 percentage points) from the prior quarter (Q2 2013). The rate is down 70 basis … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: Third Quarter 2013
January 2014: Business Indicators
The “second” estimate for third quarter 2013 shows U.S. real gross domestic product increasing at an annualized rate of 3.6 percent, an improvement over the 2.8 percent growth initially reported. Most of the revision was due to an acceleration of private inventory investment. Personal consumption expenditures, business fixed investment, residential investment, net exports and … [Read more...] about January 2014: Business Indicators
What’s your New Year’s Resolution?
“New Year’s resolutions are made to be broken! Instead, I like to establish a New Year’s “theme” to help me refocus my priorities each year. I have declared 2014 the “Year of Breaking Boundaries!” Kelley Goldberg | Shareholder, Intellectual Property Group Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP “The goal I have for 2014 is to step up one of my original goals when I first … [Read more...] about What’s your New Year’s Resolution?
Fueling Our Future
As Southern Nevada rebounds from the recession, it has become a community that is much more engaged and collaborative with the goal of making the Valley a better and more vibrant metropolis. Businesses, local governments and community organizations work together, now more than ever, to help improve, grow and diversify our economy. This spirit of collaboration, genuine love … [Read more...] about Fueling Our Future
Tina Perchetti: LP Insurance Services, Inc.
Northeastern Nevada Division Leader Elko https://www.lpins.net/ How did you first get into your profession? I was a commercial bank executive and was actually soliciting LP when the tables turned and I found myself joining their team instead. What do you like most about your industry? I like that our business is relationship-based (my clients become a part of my … [Read more...] about Tina Perchetti: LP Insurance Services, Inc.
Darcy K. Neighbors: CIM Marketing Partners
Founder/CEO Las Vegas https://www.cimmp.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I started my first business in retail at the age of 24. It was during this season that I learned I had a true passion for marketing. After selling this business, I focused on finishing my degree in business with an emphasis in marketing at UNLV. Right after graduation, I landed a … [Read more...] about Darcy K. Neighbors: CIM Marketing Partners
Ann Santiago: TMC Financing
Senior Vice President Las Vegas https://www.tmcfinancing.com/ What do you like most about your industry? I like that my industry helps a lot of small businesses realize their ultimate dream of owning their own building and expanding. What do you like least about your industry? I don’t like the misconceptions about working with the government and Small Business … [Read more...] about Ann Santiago: TMC Financing
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: December 2013
Projects Las Vegas, 89110 Government CORE Construction began building Fire Station 108 in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week in October 2013. The project was initially placed on hold due to economic conditions in 2009. Construction is projected for completion on August 21, 2014. The $6.7 million project will improve emergency response time in its area, as well … [Read more...] about Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: December 2013
December 2013: Around the State
Barclaycard to Open Customer Center in Henderson Barclaycard US, the payments business of Barclays in the United States, has announced plans to open a customer contact center in Henderson. The center is expected to add 400 new employees in 2014 with a total of 700 new employees expected by the end of 2015. Once fully operational, the center will employ 1,000 people and will be … [Read more...] about December 2013: Around the State