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
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Building the Next Generation of Nevada’s Healthcare IndustryAs Nevada Grows, So Do the Demands for Healthcare Facilities
Construction across Nevada is on the rise, and healthcare facilities are no exception. Muliple projects are underway throughout the state to create and improve the points of access for healthcare. What’s new? “Part of our overall mission is to keep more Clark County residents in Clark County for their care,” said Matt Latuchie, vice president of strategic development at HCA … [Read more...] about Building the Next Generation of Nevada’s Healthcare Industry
Stop Pussyfooting – Or the Desert Decides
Nevada is the driest state in the nation, yet too many of our leaders and government officials still act as though time is on our side. Wrong! The warnings are no longer theoretical… they are flashing red. The New Republic underscored what serious observers already know: the American West is drying up, water rights are becoming strategic assets, and the assumptions this region … [Read more...] about Stop Pussyfooting – Or the Desert Decides
Homegrown HealthcareNevada’s Healthcare System Searches for Solutions to Shortages
Healthcare Nevada, 2026. The bad news? The state ranks at or near the bottom of healthcare rankings in terms of the number of physicians and primary care providers per 100,000 population. "Estimates are that there's a shortage of about 2,500 physicians in the state, and worse, of course, in the rural areas. There's a significant need for additional physicians and also for … [Read more...] about Homegrown Healthcare
HendersonEconomic Impact – Parks and Rec Make it Possible
In 1997, Henderson voters approved a modest property tax allocation dedicated to funding parks and recreation. Nearly 30 years later, that decision helped shape one of Southern Nevada’s most economically competitive cities. Now, that funding structure is up for renewal. Ballot Question No. 1 would continue directing 12 cents of every $100 of assessed … [Read more...] about Henderson
Industry FocusWorkforce
Nevada has become a leader in workforce development and earned national recognition for collaboration efforts that offer benefits to the employer and employee. From no cost services to creating unique programs that allow for upward mobility and life-changing career opportunities, Nevada’s workforce industry is changing the Silver State for the better. Yet, despite the headway, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
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
Experiences and Retail TherapyNevada’s Commercial Real Estate Retail Market
Power centers, lifestyle centers, strip malls, freestanding pads all encompass retail with existing properties, ground leases and new construction. Even after the pandemic convinced everyone that brick-and-mortar shopping was done for, people still go shopping. There's something about browsing tangible goods, mingling with other shoppers, meeting a friend for coffee, and going … [Read more...] about Experiences and Retail Therapy
2026 Nevada Upcoming Governor RaceA Real Doozy
Nevada is a “high-stakes” election state because Nevada is a “high-stakes” economy. Tourism, gaming, logistics, mining, small business, housing affordability... this state runs on people who work, risk, build, and serve. Our workforce cannot survive another round of nice-sounding policies that quietly raise costs on everyone who actually produces. That is why the 2026 … [Read more...] about 2026 Nevada Upcoming Governor Race
Sustainable Intelligent GrowthEconomic Development In Nevada
The State of Nevada, through the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), offers a variety of tax abatements to encourage companies to either start up in Nevada or move here from another state. According to the GOED website, “Tax abatements are a reduction of taxes granted by a government entity to a company for a specific period to encourage economic development. … [Read more...] about Sustainable Intelligent Growth
Industry FocusBuilders and Developers
Building in Nevada has never been easy. From the scorching temperatures of southern Nevada to the rocky terrain of northern Nevada, developing the Silver State is not for the faint of heart. The challenge has only been made greater by a lack of talent, unavailable land and red tape leaving even the most experienced wondering what Nevada’s future holds. Recently a group of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
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
The Capacity for GrowthNevada’s Utility Companies Pave the Way for Economic Development
Flip a switch, lights go on. Set the thermostat, natural gas flows. Water flows from faucets. Nevada is a desert, so water conservation is natural. But the capacity to supply utilities statewide depends on conservation of natural resources and increased production of utilities businesses and residents depend on. Utilities companies work behind the scenes, making investments … [Read more...] about The Capacity for Growth
Nevada and the NationEconomic & National Security in Jeopardy
America is not standing on the edge of a future conflict… we are already inside one. It is a war without uniforms, without declarations, and without headlines. It is being fought through economics, data, land, cyber intrusion, propaganda, and dependency. And it is quietly succeeding. This form of conflict is known as Grey Zone warfare. It's a strategy that operates above normal … [Read more...] about Nevada and the Nation
Banking On Nevada
To succeed in 2026, Nevada bankers will have to be expert multi-taskers. They must deal with the burden of government regulations while battling increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. Predicting interest rates is a constant challenge. In addition, bankers must balance risk and reward with their lending policies and adapt to changes in what customers expect from … [Read more...] about Banking On Nevada