Executive Director Statewide Number of Employees: 29 Years in Nevada: 3 Years with Company: 3 What inspired you to get into your industry? I grew up in rural Texas where communities were literally dying as people moved to the cities for employment. I became interested in how you attract and grow jobs in specific areas of the country and turn these communities … [Read more...] about Michael Skaggs: Nevada Commission on Economic Development
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December 2012: Around the State
Rural Nevada Goes Solar Hamilton Solar has announced the recent installment of solar systems in the Nevada school districts of Crescent Valley, Battle Mountain and Lovelock. Over 2,000 panels were installed and the school districts are expected to see a combined savings of almost $90,000 in the first year. Small Business Administration Loans Increasing TMC Development, a … [Read more...] about December 2012: Around the State
Office Summary: Third Quarter 2010
Las Vegas The Las Vegas Valley office market showed modest improvement from the preceding quarter. After a sustained period of price declines and little construction activity, the vacancy rate broke the five-year cycle of upward movement. During the third quarter, the market reported 68,900 square feet of positive net absorption, pushing the vacancy down 11 basis points from … [Read more...] about Office Summary: Third Quarter 2010
December 2010: Business Indicators
The U.S. economy continues to show signs of slow recovery from its deep recession. For third quarter, estimated real GDP growth was 2.0 percent at an annualized rate, up slightly from the 1.7 percent figure for second quarter 2010. U.S. nonfarm employment rose by 151,000 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in October, marking the first month of increase after four consecutive months … [Read more...] about December 2010: Business Indicators
What is your greatest hope for 2011?
“Economic diversification and education reform for Nevada. We need to bring new jobs and opportunities to the state. To attract businesses, we must produce an educated workforce and offer excellence in education. It is time to build a world-class education system and if we build it, they will come.” Laura Granier • Shareholder, Lionel Sawyer & Collins “I would have … [Read more...] about What is your greatest hope for 2011?
William Nelson: Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern
Shareholder Las Vegas, NV Number of Employees: 70 Years in Nevada: 22 Years with Company: 17 What inspired you to get into your industry? People don’t usually think of an accountant as a people person, but my ability in this area led me to choose public accounting, believe it or not. As a public accounting firm, we work with a full spectrum of people in many … [Read more...] about William Nelson: Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern
November 2010: Around the State
USDA Rural Development Announces $153 million in Support of Rural Nevada The Nevada State office of the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development has announced that $153 million was invested in rural Nevada communities during the Federal Fiscal Year 2010. These funds helped boost $23.7 million in business development and allowed 621 families to purchase … [Read more...] about November 2010: Around the State
Industrial Summary: Third Quarter 2010
Las Vegas The Las Vegas Valley industrial market continued to signal weakness as new space entered a market already dealing with a supply-demand imbalance. As vacancies edged upward, reaching a new high, average asking rents declined modestly. Although several projects remain stalled or delayed due to a lack of demand and an abundance of supply, nearly 351,000 square feet of … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Third Quarter 2010
November 2010: Business Indicators
The U.S. economy continues to show mixed signs of recovery from its deep recession. For the second quarter, the final estimate for real GDP growth was 1.7 percent at an annual rate, down from the 3.7 percent figure for first quarter 2010. U.S. nonfarm employment fell by 95,000 jobs in August, marking the fourth straight month of decline. In a more positive direction, the … [Read more...] about November 2010: Business Indicators
What is your favorite or most useful website?
“I use Google for everything from finding other sites to searching for general information, plus linking to maps. I use my DROID X smartphone with Android 2.2 to do voice searches on Google. It’s phenomenally quick and easy to search and navigate using Google, helping improve productivity.” Brian Danfield • Region President, Verizon Wireless “The National Hospice and … [Read more...] about What is your favorite or most useful website?
David Simard: Marnell Properties
Senior Vice President Las Vegas, NV Number of Employees: 9 Years in Nevada: 4 months Years with Company: 4 months What inspired you to get into your industry? I wanted to make a positive and lasting impression within the urban landscape. How do you encourage growth and development within your company? I encourage growth within the company by setting a personal, … [Read more...] about David Simard: Marnell Properties
October 2010: Around the State
Nevada Receives $5 Million for Residential Energy Retrofit The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded the Nevada State Office of Energy (NSOE) $5 million for the Nevada Retrofit Initiative which aims to retrofit at least five percent of all single family Nevada residences with energy efficiency upgrades by 2021. This is the highest amount awarded to any state as part of … [Read more...] about October 2010: Around the State
Retail Summary: Second Quarter 2010
Las Vegas Vacancies remained relatively flat as average asking rents among anchored-retail centers continued their move downward during the second quarter of 2010. Reporting a vacancy rate of 10.4 percent at the close of the second quarter of 2010, vacancies were relatively stable compared to the previous quarter, but linger 0.2 … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: Second Quarter 2010
October 2010: Business Indicators
The U.S. economy continues to show signs of weakness, with a slowing recovery in second quarter 2010. The revised estimate for real GDP growth in second quarter was 1.6 percent at an annual rate, down substantially from the 3.7 percent figure for first quarter 2010. U.S. nonfarm employment fell by 54,000 jobs in August, marking the third straight month of decline. On a more … [Read more...] about October 2010: Business Indicators
If the entire nation were listening, what would you say?
“Despite the media’s negativity, America will prevail. Remember the principles that have made us great. Stop looking for bailouts. Rely on your own unique ideas and hard work, and get out there and compete. The natural process will eradicate businesses and ideas that have no place in the market.” Sal Guy • VP of Operations, Stable Development “HIV/AIDS is still a concern … [Read more...] about If the entire nation were listening, what would you say?