In the ongoing debate over Nevada’s universal mail-in balloting, there are significant issues that warrant close examination. The essence of democracy rests on the integrity of the electoral process, ensuring that every vote is both cast and counted accurately, securely and transparently. However, mail-in voting introduces complexities that challenge or negate these … [Read more...] about Mail-In Balloting
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Quality Access + CostNevada Healthcare Checkup 2024
There used to be a joke about healthcare in Nevada that went something like this: Where do you go for the best healthcare in Nevada? The airport. The joke doesn't hold up. Today Nevadans don't need to leave home to access the healthcare they need. That's not to say the industry isn't facing challenges, especially in light of ongoing inflation and the lingering … [Read more...] about Quality Access + Cost
Is There Life Out There?Post-Sports Careers
There's something to be said about finding a purpose in life. A developing mind helps mold an identity as growth and maturity are established at a young age. For many, it takes once in their life to understand what they've been called to do. But for professional athletes, the twists and turns on what can be a lonely and winding highway, things can be very different while trying … [Read more...] about Is There Life Out There?
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
AudaCityHenderson
Henderson American author John Calvin Maxwell once said, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.” Henderson has never shied away from being first on the board and blazing a trail for others to follow. But that takes more than guts. We lead with a strong vision, a strategic plan and an unwavering commitment to do what it takes to achieve our … [Read more...] about AudaCity
Succession Planning in NevadaPassing the Baton
There comes a time in the life of a business when leadership must be passed from one generation to the next. After watching her paternal grandfather’s butcher shop go through liquidation and her maternal grandfather’s printing shop be sold off after an unexpected death in the family, Oksana Komarnyckyj, a merger and acquisitions advisor and managing director for IBG Business, … [Read more...] about Succession Planning in Nevada
MultifamilyCommercial Real Estate
Multifamily dwellings can be found in high numbers throughout every major city in America and Nevada is no exception to this rule. Choosing to rent a home instead of purchasing a home can result from a variety of different circumstances. These reasons can be income driven, lifestyle preference or it could simply be a timing issue where an apartment is quicker to settle into for … [Read more...] about Multifamily
America’s CrisisWhy Nevada Supports Texas’ Border Stand
I recently was invited to attend an event in Texas where Governor Abbott spoke on the border crisis and Operation Lone Star, which he launched in 2021. He deployed the Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety to the state's southern border. His mission included detecting and preventing illegal immigrants from crossing into our country, arresting human smugglers and … [Read more...] about America’s Crisis
Education in NevadaChallenges and Opportunities
Nevada’s education system faces many challenges, and its K-12 schools consistently rank among the worst in the nation for proficiency levels in English and math, high school graduation rates, per-pupil funding and other measures. And, the state's two largest school districts, Washoe County and Clark County, both lost their superintendents in February. Dr. Jesus … [Read more...] about Education in Nevada
Game OnThe Highlights
Following is an inside look at the business of Nevada sport showcasing the news and features of this vibrant industry. In this issue, Game On covers the business sports highlights from recent months. In addition, read on for an exclusive interview with Power Slap's President, Frank Lamicella, who shares a new sport concept and how he overcomes controversy. Super Bowl … [Read more...] about Game On
Pizza Fridays, Robust 401Ks and Working RemoteThe State of Employment in the State of Nevada
One thing employers in every industry have in common right now: The inability to find employees. Nevada leads the nation with the highest unemployment numbers as of December 2023, but it's a job seeker's market. "Nevada is in a very unique position," said Christopher Sewell, director, Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). "We have the highest … [Read more...] about Pizza Fridays, Robust 401Ks and Working Remote
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
MVPFrank Lamicella
President of Power Slap Executive joined team in: 2023 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Executive hometown: Staten Island, New York A former corporate law attorney in New York City, Frank Lamicella joined the UFC nearly a decade ago before being recruited by leadership to help create and run a new sport centered around slap fighting. Assisting in the origination of … [Read more...] about MVP
Land, Infrastructure + OpportunityCity of North Las Vegas
Incorporated on May 1, 1946, the City of North Las Vegas (NLV) has a long history in southern Nevada. Since its beginnings, the city has established itself as an economic oasis in the region due to the area’s abundance of land, steady pipeline of available workers, pro-business environment and easy reach to western markets. The city’s draw can effectively be … [Read more...] about Land, Infrastructure + Opportunity
Transforming Nevada’s TransportationKeep on Truckin’
Nevada continues to grow year after year with more than 75,000 people becoming Nevadans since 2019. While these residents are a welcomed boost to the already thriving economy of Nevada, it is necessary to begin adjusting for what that size of an increase means. The additional annual surge of people means more cars are added to the highways, more flights in the air and more … [Read more...] about Transforming Nevada’s Transportation