Political uncertainty, limited inventory and land, and extensive red tape are only some of the challenges facing the commercial real estate industry. Added to that is the looming concern of brokers becoming obsolete due to AI and an upcoming workforce that demands higher salaries without showing up to the office. The commercial real estate industry has never been a career for … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
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Industry FocusBuilders & Developers
From the Great Recession to the COVID pandemic, builders and developers in Nevada, like many other industries, have experienced years of challenging ups and downs. Interest rates, available land and governmental roadblocks can all become major hurdles to project completion in construction and planning. While navigating these issues, organizational leaders are also … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusMining
Although mining has changed drastically in the last century, the perception of the industry has not. Many people still think miners carry pickaxes and shovels and daily risk life and limb to provide for their families. The reality is that modern day mining is highly sophisticated, and Nevada is foraging the path for mining practices that are being adopted worldwide. And yet, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusHealthcare
Healthcare in Nevada hasn't always had a stellar reputation. From access and cost to professional burnout, the Silver State has a myriad of challenges. But when a suspicious spot shows up on a CAT scan or a bizarre symptom manifests itself Nevadan’s rely on medical professionals. Recently, a group of healthcare leaders met at a roundtable sponsored by Nevada State … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusAttorneys
Regardless of societal changes or law interpretation, professional attorneys have a reputation for maintaining core values while navigating the complex field of legalities. Values of being best in class, putting in long hours and aspiring to climb the corporate ladder have been bedrocks to attorneys. However, as the baby boomer generation retires, those core values are … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusCPAs
The job of a certified public accountant, or CPA, has both rewards and pitfalls. In addition to the challenge of crunching numbers, it's critical that CPA professionals stay current with ever changing, and complex tax laws. The industry is also facing a technology frontier with the introduction of artificial intelligence which raises questions about what role it will play in … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusEducation
Nevada has never excelled in education. Ranked consistently in the bottom five states for educational achievement, Nevada’s leaders in education are tackling the issues and looking to change education's trajectory. Challenges of undervaluing education, chronic absenteeism amongst students, advancements in technology, overpopulated classrooms and a teacher shortage … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusState Leadership
It is a tense time in government. And while all eyes are on the upcoming November elections, state leaders in Nevada focus on the day-to-day grind of what impacts its citizens most. That includes concerns of recruiting and retaining talent, navigating antiquated systems, and trying to predict future funding with a legislature that meets every other year. Not to mention the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusBankers
Keeping buried cash in the yard for a rainy day is a thing of the past. Today, consumers rely on banks to safely store their earnings. But what happens when banks fail? Although it seems impossible, it was not too long ago that news of the Silicone Valley Bank collapse had people panicking and wondering if grandpa had it right with cash hidden under the tomato plants. That, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusSports
Once known only for its bright lights, quickie marriages and even quicker divorces, Nevada has evolved to a professional sport mecca. The sport’s market, particularly in southern Nevada now boasts three major league professional sports teams with rumors of an NBA team on the horizon. However, adding a robust sports industry to Nevada’s resume has not been without its … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusStaffing
Every employer can relate to the challenge of finding employees, let alone good employees. According to experts, many people do not want to work and those that do sometimes bring with them unrealistic expectations. In a hunt for quality people, business owners turn to employment services to help them find the needle in a haystack. Recently, a group of staffing and human … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusArchitects
The architecture industry in Nevada is as old as Nevada itself. And architects have always maintained a level of public respect for their contributions. However, in recent years their reputation has waned, and the industry is struggling to produce the next generation of architects in Nevada. Plagued by limited natural resources, bureaucratic red tape and limited education … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusBrokers
There are plenty of unknowns when it comes to the future of commercial real estate in Nevada. From fluctuating interest rates, to ever changing markets, brokers are focused on staying on top of the shifting sand. Recently, a group of brokers met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss the status of commercial real estate in Nevada and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusBuilders & Developers
Despite rumors of a looming recession, construction zones seem to be on every corner throughout Nevada. And while this surely signifies growth for the Silver State, builders and developers are facing serious challenges. They grapple with a scarcity in workforce, strict regulations and challenges in financing. And yet, despite these challenges, the experts are … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusMining
More often than not, the mining industry conjures images of dusty coal miners with pickaxes and mules leaving scared landscaping in their wake. However, modern day mining has become extremely sophisticated. And mining in Nevada is not only environmentally conscience but has become the gold standard for safe and effective mining. Recently, a group of mining experts met at a … [Read more...] about Industry Focus