Vice President of Sales and Service Reno If you had to choose another profession, what would it be? Why? Education...With my wife being a teacher I am able to see the positive influence she is able to have on her students. It is absolutely amazing to see the potential of some of these children when they are challenged and motivated to achieve something! What business … [Read more...] about Joe Hoffman: Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems
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Wendy Baroli: Grow For Me Sustainable Farm and Teaching Center
Farmer and Founder Washoe County What would you want your legacy to future generations to be? To know that to choose to be a farmer and feed people- not a commodity trader for mono-cropped monopolistic farming-but feeding people is a good profession. To be a farmer is as important as a doctor or lawyer, educator or athlete and that to choose this is to choose a viable … [Read more...] about Wendy Baroli: Grow For Me Sustainable Farm and Teaching Center
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: June 2013
Projects Las Vegas, 89119 Government Whiting-Turner Contracting is constructing a 6,460 SF, open-air transit center at UNLV. The project will include several bike racks and an outdoor waiting area with shade and shelter canopies. The facility is designed by KGA Architects and G.C. Wallace will serve as engineer on the project. Construction of the transit facility is … [Read more...] about Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: June 2013
June 2013: Business Indicators
Initial estimates for first quarter 2013 show U.S. real GDP increasing at an annualized rate of 2.5 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 June 2013: Business Indicators
Office Summary: First Quarter 2013
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas office sector vacancy rate jumped to a record high of 26.2 percent during the first quarter of 2013. Compared to the prior quarter (Q4 2012) vacancies are up 50 basis points (0.5 percent), while they have increased 110 basis points (1.1 percent) from the same quarter a year ago (Q1 2012). The climb in vacancies was due to negative net … [Read more...] about Office Summary: First Quarter 2013
What is your favorite place in Nevada?
“My favorite place in Nevada is Red Rock Canyon. It is absolutely gorgeous and a great place to hike. Getting to enjoy some fresh air and nature’s beauty is a perfect way to spend any weekend.” Lea Carrasco-Zanini • Executive Director, Golden Rainbow - “My favorite place is Lake Tahoe. I love the quietness, natural beauty and serenity of that place. The first time I saw … [Read more...] about What is your favorite place in Nevada?
Kent Sasse, MD: Sasse Surgical
Medical Doctor Reno How did you first get into your profession? I excelled in science and math in school, and then found a passion for making surgery less invasive with emerging technology while I was a medical student and later a Resident at U.C. San Francisco. What would you want your legacy to future generations to be? That I helped many individuals in Nevada … [Read more...] about Kent Sasse, MD: Sasse Surgical
Shelley Hartmann: Mineral County Economic Development Authority, HWY 95 RDA
Executive Director Hawthorne How did you first get into your profession? In 1986 when Lincoln County needed an economic development coordinator, I applied. I was working at the newspaper at that time. My background was in art and business and I was a counselor at Caliente Youth Center. I wasn’t afraid of new things and no one knew at the time what economic development … [Read more...] about Shelley Hartmann: Mineral County Economic Development Authority, HWY 95 RDA
Tom Standish: Jolley Urga Wirth Woodbury & Standish Attorneys at Law
Shareholder Las Vegas What would you want your legacy to future generations to be? I would want my legacy to reflect my reputation as a skilled litigator in my specialized field and that I was known for working effectively with every opposing counsel. If you could be another person for a day, who would you be? Chief of Staff at the White House. I’ve always held a … [Read more...] about Tom Standish: Jolley Urga Wirth Woodbury & Standish Attorneys at Law
May 2013: Around the State
Las Vegas Named No. 1 Trade Show Destination For the 19th consecutive year, Las Vegas has been named the top trade show destination in the country, according to a list compiled by the Trade Show News Network. In 2012, Las Vegas hosted 53 of the largest shows, more than the next two competitors combined. The list represents the top 250 trade shows, ranked by net square footage. … [Read more...] about May 2013: Around the State
Following Through With a Judgement: Working Towards a Successful Debt Collection
When a business sells goods or services, that business can expect to be paid. However, payment is not always the reality. If a business is not getting paid, there are options to seeking repayment, either informally or formally. If the informal methods of trying to convince the debtor to pay have been unsuccessful, business owners should consider formally seeking payment by … [Read more...] about Following Through With a Judgement: Working Towards a Successful Debt Collection
Transparent Nevada: Nevada’s Collective Bargaining Laws Enable Government Employees to Live High at Taxpayers’ Expense
Last year, Governor Brian Sandoval made $181,586.49 in total compensation. How many government employees in Nevada made more than the governor? One hundred, five hundred … maybe a thousand? No, nope and not even close. Over 2,000 government employees in Nevada made more in total compensation than the governor in 2012. Those employees include, a community services … [Read more...] about Transparent Nevada: Nevada’s Collective Bargaining Laws Enable Government Employees to Live High at Taxpayers’ Expense
Industrial Summary: First Quarter 2013
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas industrial market reported a meaningful decline in vacancy rate, falling to 17.2 percent during the first quarter of 2013. Compared to the prior quarter, vacancies are down 50 basis points (0.5 percent), while compared to a year ago, they are down 70 basis points (0.7 percent). Approximately 690,600 square feet of positive net absorption was … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: First Quarter 2013
May 2013: Business Indicators
Revised estimates for fourth quarter 2012 show U.S. real GDP increasing at an annualized rate of 0.4 percent, a little higher than the “second” estimated rate of 0.1 percent. Private inventory investment, federal government spending, and exports made negative contributions. The reduction in federal government spending comes after a surge in defense spending during third … [Read more...] about May 2013: Business Indicators
What was the first thing you bought with money you had earned yourself?
“At nine years old I started my first business renting sleds and toboggans out of my dad’s television repair shop. The business was booming and I was able to buy my first pair of skis that winter.” Scott Meier • Co-Owner, Right Now Air - “I was 14 and wanted the coolest shoes that everyone was wearing (Adidas). My dad said my shoes were just fine. I still wanted them; he … [Read more...] about What was the first thing you bought with money you had earned yourself?