CEO Las Vegas https://www.editedbyapro.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I’m a journalist by trade, with the curiosity to match. Language, both spoken and written, is one of mankind’s greatest achievements. It allows the transfer of thought across space and time, and ensuring its clarity as it’s communicated is vital to the progression of mankind. That’s … [Read more...] about Marek Biernacinski: Edited by a Pro, LLC
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Jack Luna: Tronox LLC
Production Manager Henderson https://www.tronox.com/ How did you first get into your profession? My best subjects in high school were math and science, which led me to pursue an engineering degree. Once I started college, I decided on chemical engineering, as I had a scholarship with that department. I liked it enough to go on to earn a master’s degree. What business … [Read more...] about Jack Luna: Tronox LLC
September 2013: Around the State
Home Prices Rise for 18th Month in a Row According to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR), Southern Nevada home prices have been on the rise for 18 straight months. In fact, home prices are 35.3 percent higher than they were a year ago. The average home price bottomed out in January of 2012 at $118,000 and is now up to $180,000 and rising faster than anywhere … [Read more...] about September 2013: Around the State
JAG Program Implemented In Nevada to Address High School Drop-Out Crisis
As Nevada continues to diversify our economy and get our fellow citizens back to work, we believe that the discussion about the outlook of Nevada’s future must begin with the state of our education system. The number of high school drop-outs in our state remains at staggering proportions and the unemployment rate for youth stands at 17.3 percent. We cannot continue to accept … [Read more...] about JAG Program Implemented In Nevada to Address High School Drop-Out Crisis
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: September 2013
Projects Las Vegas, 89129 Government J.A. Tiberti Construction has completed renovations on the Durango Hills Water Resource Center. Facility improvements totaled $9.1 million and included construction of two new 8,800 SF structures. The water center was kept open during the 13-month project. MWH Americas served as architect of record. The facility is located at 3271 N. … [Read more...] about Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: September 2013
Office Summary: Second Quarter 2013
Southern Nevada The office sector vacancy rate fell slightly during the second quarter of 2013, but remains elevated. The rate fell to 26.0 percent by the end of the quarter, down 20 basis points (0.2 percentage points) compared to the prior quarter (Q1 2013). However, compared to a year ago (Q2 2012), the vacancy rate remains up 40 basis points (0.4 percentage points). The … [Read more...] about Office Summary: Second Quarter 2013
September 2013: Business Indicators
Estimates for second quarter 2013 show U.S. real gross domestic product increasing at an annualized rate of 1.7 percent, an improvement over the 1.1 percent growth experienced in first quarter 2013. Federal government spending and net exports made negative contributions. Personal consumption expenditures, private inventory investment, business fixed investment, residential … [Read more...] about September 2013: Business Indicators
What is your biggest pet peeve?
“A press release is not the Holy Grail of a communications plan. There are many tools, especially online, to really make a public relations campaign a success and often times a traditional, long, boring press release is not the answer.” Solveig Raftery • President & CEO, The Firm Public Relations & Marketing “Top pet peeves are people who are always unhappy, poor … [Read more...] about What is your biggest pet peeve?
Mike Hix: First Independent Bank
Senior Vice President Reno, Sparks, Carson City & Fallon https://www.firstindependentnv.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I actually started out in banking over 32 years ago as a collector, which included sometimes having to repossess cars. It helped to teach me how to deal with folks in very difficult situations and gave me an excellent behind the … [Read more...] about Mike Hix: First Independent Bank
Thomas J. Powell: NorthMarq Capital
Managing Director/Structured Finance Las Vegas https://www.northmarq.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I began my career with Wells Fargo Bank when I was recruited in 1988 for a management position in business banking for the Silicon Valley market. I was instrumental in the development and initial application of Wells Fargo’s officer sales training … [Read more...] about Thomas J. Powell: NorthMarq Capital
Wayne Tew: Clark County Credit Union
President/CEO Clark County https://www.ccculv.org/ How did you first get into your profession? When I left public accounting, I was working as a controller for a small data processing firm when a credit union CEO approached me and asked if I would come and work for him as vice president and controller. I accepted his offer and have been in credit unions ever … [Read more...] about Wayne Tew: Clark County Credit Union
31 Percent of Nevada Workers Want to Leave Their Unions
Union Restrictions Make it Difficult for Members to Opt Out Have you ever been trapped? Maybe you were stuck in traffic without A/C on a blistering summer day. Maybe an elevator door took three beats too long to open. Maybe you squeezed into clothes that were just a bit too tight and constricted your movements. Being trapped is a terrible feeling. You feel stuck, isolated … [Read more...] about 31 Percent of Nevada Workers Want to Leave Their Unions
So You’re Aging, Now What?
Many of you now reading this are over 40 and beginning to notice the signs of aging. You may have put on a few extra pounds, especially around the middle. You may notice that your energy is way down, stress is up and short term memory is declining (where did I leave those keys?) You may also have some trouble sleeping and can be a bit moody. Of course, it’s also concerning that … [Read more...] about So You’re Aging, Now What?
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: August 2013
Projects Las Vegas, 89128 Hospital Mountain View Hospital has completed construction on the second phase of an emergency room expansion project. The expanded emergency room doubled the size of the previous space and will now house 42 private beds for patients. The expansion provided a “Fast Track” Care and Triage area to quickly assess patients by triage nurses. Construction … [Read more...] about Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: August 2013
Industrial Summary: Second Quarter 2013
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas industrial market vacancy rate fell to 16.2 percent, which is its lowest level in more than two years. Compared to the prior quarter (Q1 2013), the vacancy rate fell 30 basis points (0.3 percentage points), while it is down 130 basis points (1.3 percentage points) from the prior year period (Q2 2012). Three projects totaling 422,100 square feet … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Second Quarter 2013