The “third” estimate for first quarter 2013 show U.S. real GDP increasing at an annualized rate of 1.8 percent, an improvement over the 0.4 percent growth experienced in fourth quarter 2012. Federal government spending, net exports and state and local government spending all made negative contributions while personal consumption expenditures, private inventory investment, … [Read more...] about August 2013: Business Indicators
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August 2013: Around the State
Clark County Implements 10-digit Dialing and Gets a New Area Code As of the third of this month, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of Nevada has implemented 10-digit dialing. Additionally, next year the PUC will roll out a new 725 area code for the county. According to the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA), the 702 area code will be exhausted by the … [Read more...] about August 2013: Around the State
What is your greatest concern regarding the Affordable Care Act?
“My main concern is insurance rates. The goal of ObamaCare was to get more people covered at affordable costs. However, with mandates, rating changes, etc going into effect next year it does not appear insurance rates will be going down anytime soon – especially for the younger, healthy population who we need in the risk pool!” Melissa Davies, RHU • Benefit Solutions … [Read more...] about What is your greatest concern regarding the Affordable Care Act?
July 2013: Around the State
AlphaVu Launches Nevada Operations AlphaVu LLC, a Washington, DC company that provides data mining and target messaging, has established a Las Vegas branch. The Nevada arm will serve as the operational base for the company’s growth into the southwest region. AlphaVu-Nevada will open its doors next month in the Howard Hughes Center. The company serves corporate, issue … [Read more...] about July 2013: Around the State
Kyle McCann, CFP®: Prutzman Wealth Management
Wealth Advisor Reno https://www.prutzmanwm.com/ How did you first get into your profession? My love for finance and the stock market began in high school. We played a virtual stock market game in a math class and I was hooked and I knew that this would be my career. After graduating college I took my first job in the industry with Fidelity Investments. After a few … [Read more...] about Kyle McCann, CFP®: Prutzman Wealth Management
Theresa Fette: Provident Trust Group
CEO Las Vegas https://www.trustprovident.com/ What would you want your legacy to future generations to be? My legacy is to leave behind a legacy of clients who feel that we provided a valued service and did it with their best interests always in mind. It is also very important for me to leave behind a legacy of employees, my team, who feel empowered to dream, but more … [Read more...] about Theresa Fette: Provident Trust Group
Glenn H. Truitt, Esq.: Half Price Lawyers
Managing Partner Las Vegas https://www.halfpricelawyers.com/ What would you want your legacy for future generations to be? I would like to leave behind not just a practice, but a way to practice law. We have a fundamental obligation to use our abilities and education to help those unable to help themselves—and we can and must do a better job. I would like to inspire … [Read more...] about Glenn H. Truitt, Esq.: Half Price Lawyers
Mediation: A Litigation Alternative
“Real peace is not the absence of conflict. Rather it is that state where conflict is managed effectively, efficiently and respectfully.” – Unknown Conflict resolution can be viewed on a continuum, with negotiation on one end, and a decision(s) by a judge(s) on the other. In between lies mediation, which is facilitated negotiation and arbitration. The latter includes a third … [Read more...] about Mediation: A Litigation Alternative
The New Business of Medical Marijuana in Nevada
Medical Marijuana Establishments Medical Marijuana occupied substantial time and energy during the 77th Legislature in the form of Senate Bill 374. Governor Brian Sandoval signed SB 374 on June 12, 2013, and with the stroke of a pen created the framework for some new and unique business establishments in Nevada. Beginning New Years Day 2014, companies may begin servicing … [Read more...] about The New Business of Medical Marijuana in Nevada
Closing the Digital Divide: Digital literacy is imperative for America’s economic future
It’s likely that high level business executives, like those reading this article, have access to a broadband connection and are able to navigate to the very bowels of the Internet on their own computer or web enabled device any time they please. Step-away from this niche group momentarily and it’s not too shocking to learn that broadband adoption rates around the U.S. do not … [Read more...] about Closing the Digital Divide: Digital literacy is imperative for America’s economic future
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: July 2013
Projects Las Vegas, 89101 Government Las Vegas’ new City Hall has been chosen as the 2013 Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association. The eight-level, 308,000 SF building replaces the former City Hall that was constructed in 1971. The facility created office space for up to 570 staff members for the City of Las Vegas. The new structural design … [Read more...] about Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: July 2013
Retail Summary: First Quarter 2013
Southern Nevada Vacancies in the retail sector reported a modest quarter-over-quarter increase to 9.8 percent in the first quarter of 2013. Although up 10 basis points (0.1 percent) compared to the prior quarter (Q4 2012), vacancies remain down 60 basis points (0.6 percent) from a year ago (Q1 2012). Two projects for specific users completed construction during the quarter, … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: First Quarter 2013
July 2013: Business Indicators
Revised estimates for first quarter 2013 show U.S. real GDP increasing at an annualized rate of 2.4 percent, an improvement over the 0.4 percent growth experienced in fourth quarter 2012. Federal government spending, net exports, and state and local government spending all made negative contributions. Personal consumption expenditures, private inventory investment, business … [Read more...] about July 2013: Business Indicators
How has social media impacted your daily life?
“Social media is a constant part of my day. It’s the first thing I see when I wake up in the morning and the last thing I think about when I go to sleep at night.” Nicole Rose Dion • Digital Communications, The Abbi Agency - “Social media has impacted my daily life by allowing me the opportunity to reach out to people I may not have otherwise been able to speak with or … [Read more...] about How has social media impacted your daily life?
Protect Your Assets: Nevada Offshore Trust
Imagine that, through no fault of your own, you find yourself in a difficult lawsuit. It’s clear they are coming after your assets, your business, everything you have worked a lifetime to build. But you are not worried. You sleep well because years ago you set up a Nevada Offshore Trust, and your assets are protected. A Nevada Offshore Trust, also known as an Asset Protection … [Read more...] about Protect Your Assets: Nevada Offshore Trust