IRS Announces Over $11 Million in Unclaimed Refunds for Nevadans The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that Nevadans who didn’t file a tax return in 2009 are entitled to over $11 million in unclaimed funds. The agency estimates a median $559 refund is waiting for just over 12,500 individuals in the Silver State. Returns from 2009 must be filed by April 15th of this … [Read more...] about April 2013: Around the State
Departments
Kaaran Thomas: McDonald Carano Wilson LLP
Attorney & Author Reno https://www.mcdonaldcarano.com/ What is the biggest challenge your industry is facing? The lack of skilled practitioners and judges. We’ve been overwhelmed by the number of bankruptcy filings and the complexity of the financial problems they pose. Congress needs to appoint more bankruptcy judges and the law schools need to turn out more … [Read more...] about Kaaran Thomas: McDonald Carano Wilson LLP
Colby Frey: Churchill Vineyards, Frey Ranch
Owner Fallon https://churchillvineyards.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I am a fifth generation Nevada farmer. My family owned some of the first deeded property in Nevada. My grandfather bought our farm in 1944 and my dad took it over from him in the 80’s, so it was only a natural fit for me to purchase it from him. You could say farming is in my … [Read more...] about Colby Frey: Churchill Vineyards, Frey Ranch
Scott Muelrath: Henderson Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO Henderson What would you want your legacy to future generations to be? To be remembered as a business visionary who had the desire to assist others and help them succeed in their business ventures. To be known as the man who helped navigate the Southern Nevada community to a post-recession era through the use of chamber resources and programs. If … [Read more...] about Scott Muelrath: Henderson Chamber of Commerce
Stop the Acronym Aggravation and Start Making Sense of Cloud Options
Cloud computing is one of the most transformational trends in business technology right now. Even if you aren’t an expert, chances are cloud computing touches your life multiple times each day. Cloud services is a very important emerging business tool for businesses both large and small. If you use DropBox, Gmail or an online backup service, for example, you’re putting cloud … [Read more...] about Stop the Acronym Aggravation and Start Making Sense of Cloud Options
Retail Summary: Fourth Quarter 2012
Las Vegas By the end of 2012, vacancies in the retail sector reached their lowest level since the first quarter of 2009. The vacancy rate ended the year at 9.9 percent, down 0.3 percentage points when compared to last quarter (Q3 2012). Compared to a year ago (Q4 2011) the rate is down an even greater 0.7 percentage points. The latest market activity suggests the retail sector … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: Fourth Quarter 2012
April 2013: Business Indicators
Revised estimates for fourth quarter 2012 show U.S. real GDP increasing by an annualized 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 quarter, as a response to possible sequestration. In addition, Europe’s … [Read more...] about April 2013: Business Indicators
What do you hope the legislators will accomplish this session?
“I hope legislators recognize the importance of homeowners associations and the value of maintaining common areas for the members and the state as a whole. Reasonable legislation is needed to support boards’ efforts rather than more legislative over-reach.” Anne Calarco, CMCA,AMS, PCAM • President & Managing Partner, Level Property Management “I hope the legislators … [Read more...] about What do you hope the legislators will accomplish this session?
March 2013: Around the State
Southern Nevada Regional Coalition Launches Southern Nevada Strong The Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition (SNRPC) has launched a large-scale regional project called Southern Nevada Strong. Between now and 2015, the project will conduct in-depth research and community engagement efforts to propose collaborative solutions to issues facing Southern Nevada. The project is … [Read more...] about March 2013: Around the State
Mark Estee: Campo
Owner, Chef Reno How did you first get into your profession? I always knew I wanted to be a chef. Ever since high school and my summer job washing dishes, I loved the action of kitchens. I spent a fair amount of time working my way up the ladder. Early on I decided I wanted to own my own restaurant. At the places I worked I acted as if I owned the place, so that was just … [Read more...] about Mark Estee: Campo
Shelly Egbert: Black Rock Mud Company
Co-Owner Gerlach How did you first get into your profession? I fell into it……literally! After many years of jumping into my family’s hot springs and feeling the cleansing and healing effects the rich, buttery mud had on my skin, I decided that this experience needed to be packaged for others to enjoy! What business advice would you give someone just starting in your … [Read more...] about Shelly Egbert: Black Rock Mud Company
Robert DeMartino: Superior Health Solutions
Clinic Director Henderson How did you first get into your profession? I was first introduced to natural healthcare after my own four-year struggle with chronic migraine headaches. I had been all over New York City from one medical specialist to another, but found no solution to my problems. It wasn’t until I found natural medicine that I got help, and that was almost 20 … [Read more...] about Robert DeMartino: Superior Health Solutions
Five Things to Think About When Considering a Payroll Service
Is it easy keeping up with approximately 400 legal and regulatory changes every year or making up to 268 tax calculations annually? Are routine administrative tasks preferable to servicing customers? It’s unlikely any business owner would answer “yes” to those questions. For most business owners, these issues are among the very last things they want to deal with. And yet, … [Read more...] about Five Things to Think About When Considering a Payroll Service
Hold On to Your Wallet: Legislature Once Again Has Taxpayers Bracing for Another Hit
No man’s life, liberty or property is safe while the legislature is in session,” Mark Twain famously said while covering the biennial mess in Carson City. Despite Twain’s warnings, Nevada lawmakers are meeting once again, for the 77th regular legislative session, and Nevada taxpayers are realizing, once again, that their property is not safe. That’s because politicians … [Read more...] about Hold On to Your Wallet: Legislature Once Again Has Taxpayers Bracing for Another Hit
Office Summary: Fourth Quarter 2012
Las Vegas During the fourth quarter of 2012, the office sector witnessed a quarter-over-quarter increase in vacancy rate. The market-wide vacancy rate for the fourth quarter of 2012 was 25.3 percent, up 0.3 percentage points when compared to the prior quarter (Q3 2012). Over one-fourth of existing office space has now been vacant for five consecutive quarters. For the year, … [Read more...] about Office Summary: Fourth Quarter 2012