While enrollment in K-12 education across the state saw its lowest decline in decades, charter schools are seeing a small but significant increase in enrollment. Charter school proponents bet on this centralized, specialized form of education, and in Nevada, it's paying off. Open to the Public Charters in Nevada are state-funded, public schools. "I think there's this myth … [Read more...] about Nevadans Are Choosing Charters
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Taxes in NevadaMaintaining a Hard-Earned Reputation
Nevada’s 83rd legislative session, which began on February 3, 2025, successfully concluded sine die on June 3, 2025. Despite attempts by some legislators to vote in bills that would increase taxes, the Silver State’s reputation as a business-friendly state remains intact. The lack of approved taxes that made it through the legislature can be attributed to a number of … [Read more...] about Taxes in Nevada
InvestmentsManaging Risk and Return
Visiting a financial advisor in the 20th century typically meant choosing which stocks and bonds to put in your portfolio. Investments today range from these traditional vehicles to real estate, private equity, precious metals, and even Bitcoins and NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). Since each option carries its own risks and rewards, financial advisors must be familiar … [Read more...] about Investments
Goodbye Work, Hello RetirementHow Nevadans are Retiring from (and Staying Out of) the Workforce
As one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, Nevada has a lot to grapple with: housing, taxes, construction, and education have all been hot topics for locals. Behind the scenes, a boom in the retirement population has driven even more change across the state. In 2025 alone, nearly 40 percent of new moves to Nevada were retirees, with the number projected to climb as … [Read more...] about Goodbye Work, Hello Retirement
Education Outlook 2026Developing Well-Rounded Students
For years, Nevada’s K-12 education system has ranked near the bottom of the 50 states. Through lessons learned during the early pandemic days and well-rounded curricula, superintendents and principals across the state hope to rewrite Nevada’s education reputation. The Numbers In 2025, Nevada’s state-wide K-12 graduation rate increased by nearly 4 points to … [Read more...] about Education Outlook 2026
How the New(ish) Sports Industry is Shaping NevadaThe State’s Effort to Collect Professional Teams and Its Impact on the Economy
In half a decade, Nevada has racked up nearly all the infinity stones of professional sports: once the Las Vegas A’s stadium opens for the season, the state will be home to both minor and major league baseball, the NFL, NHL, and WNBA. How did this rapid growth happen, and what does it mean for Nevada locals and calls to diversify the state’s economy? Culture of Hospitality … [Read more...] about How the New(ish) Sports Industry is Shaping Nevada
Employment in NevadaDiversification is Key
It has been over five years since COVID was declared a public health emergency and the Las Vegas Strip went dark. On that ominous day that the lights turned off, the implication to the world was clear – Las Vegas was closed for business. As a result, thousands rushed to apply for unemployment, and the fragility of Nevada’s economy became an issue that could no longer be … [Read more...] about Employment in Nevada
Credit Unions in NevadaUpdates and Options
The days of hiding cash in buried tomato cans under the back porch are long gone. Today people have access to a variety of financial vehicles to service their hard-earned capital. Technology has undoubtedly made accessing money more convenient than ever before and financial institutions are not what they once were. With the decline in brick-and-mortar facilities, the … [Read more...] about Credit Unions in Nevada
Playing it SafeNevada’s Business Insurance Update
As long as risk has existed, so has insurance. Despite a dated and out-of-touch public image, business insurance is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the state of Nevada. Through the millions of claims filed and arbitrated every year, insurance professionals want to make sure Nevada business owners aren’t letting anything fall through the cracks. The … [Read more...] about Playing it Safe
Trains, Planes, and Automobiles (and Ships and Trucks)An Update on the Logistics of Delivery in Nevada
Whether it’s a late-night (or early morning) order from a big box retailer, a new outfit from a small business, or a bedroom set from overseas, every successful shipment has one thing in common: good logistics. Logistics in Action As the director of operations for Amazon Robotics sites across Nevada and Arizona, ensuring good logistics is Bruno Arnal’s … [Read more...] about Trains, Planes, and Automobiles (and Ships and Trucks)
Changes in Nevada’s Business CourtsWhat Business Owners Should Know About Litigating in Nevada
As Nevada’s business landscape expands, so do the opportunities to sue. While the awarded and experienced business attorneys across the state have watched their client lists grow, they still counsel owners to consider the long-term implications of going to court. Taking Issue Nevada’s diverse business environment breeds an equally diverse range of legal cases. … [Read more...] about Changes in Nevada’s Business Courts
The Ups and Downs of Higher Education in NevadaGrowth and Stability
Nevada’s higher education system had a rollercoaster year. From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)’s president Keith Whitfield’s departure and millions in budget shortfalls at University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to climbing enrollment and course expansion, the state of higher education is tumultuous. Leaders across Nevada, from the state’s public … [Read more...] about The Ups and Downs of Higher Education in Nevada
Old or New, Retired or RenewedTaxes 2025
"The biggest thing we have going on right now in the world of taxation is uncertainty," said Chris Wilcox, partner/Las Vegas market leader, Eide Bailly. "Business owners don't know what the next year is going to look like at the end of 2025. We have a number of tax provisions that are going to expire such as bonus depreciation, which is phasing down. There's the section 199A … [Read more...] about Old or New, Retired or Renewed
Overview of Investments in Nevada
Investing is a balancing act between risk and reward in the best of times, but today’s uncertain economic climate and fluctuating markets present an unprecedented challenge for investors. While some people choose to stay with traditional options like money market funds and government bonds, others are taking on more risk with hard-money lending and alternative … [Read more...] about Overview of Investments in Nevada
Philanthropy UpdateFacing Challenges Together
Philanthropy can be defined in many ways, but in its simplest form, it’s people helping people. In Nevada, businesses play a vital role in supporting the nonprofits that provide goods and services to those most in need. “Corporations are a critical part of the ecosystem of philanthropy,” said Kim Young, CEO of Children’s Cabinet. “Corporations have the voice and the ability … [Read more...] about Philanthropy Update