The future of retail arrived with an unexpected, massive thunderclap this spring. Now retailers, shopping center developers and real estate brokers who specialize in commercial properties are looking over a landscape dramatically changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, identifying winners and losers and making predictions about the future of retail as it continues to unfold. Nobody … [Read more...] about Waiting for the Dust to Settle
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Loss of Common SenseA State Controlled with Rights Infringed
Nicknamed “Battle Born”, we Nevadans are an independent bunch and have a history of wanting to run our own lives. We don’t want government control, nor do we need it. Nevertheless, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend recently with more and more government infringing on basic rights they have no business being involved in. The recent coronavirus pandemic is just the latest excuse … [Read more...] about Loss of Common Sense
New BeginningsReinventing Nevada’s Workforce After Shutdown
On March 20, Governor Sisolak ordered all nonessential businesses to close as Nevada followed shutdown orders, attempting to slow the spread of COVID-19. Overnight, the travel and tourism engine shutdown. For the first time ever, casinos closed their doors. During the first week of shutdown, nearly 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits. The … [Read more...] about New Beginnings
Industry FocusCPAs
Accountants are among the most respected professionals in Nevada for their expertise and steady guidance. As businesses face turbulent times, this industry is working hard to stay on top of changing tax laws and implications for businesses with some of the new grants and loans available. Recently, CPA executives from across the state came together for a virtual … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
CCIM: A New WorldNavigating Changing Times with CCIM
Without change, nothing grows. But unexpected, chaotic change in economic systems and business transactions causes uncertainty and lost opportunities. In uncertain times, people reach for touchstones, for information and for the guidance of experienced professionals in their own markets. Seasoned, professional CCIM designees possess the knowledge, stability and expertise to … [Read more...] about CCIM: A New World
Uncertain TimesMultifamily in Nevada
April was set to be yet another busy month for sales of apartment complexes in Nevada, one of the hottest multifamily markets in the country. And then, all of sudden, it wasn’t. After state and local governments mandated business closures — with resulting job losses — to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, multifamily investors, developers and managers stepped back … [Read more...] about Uncertain Times
The Erosion of Freedom
“They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety” Benjamin Franklin Our founding fathers would be stunned if they could see how far our nation has drifted from its original charter. While many of the changes have seeped into our lives over a period of years, the pandemic has caused an escalation in government … [Read more...] about The Erosion of Freedom
Legal Elite 2020The Silver State’s Top Attorneys
Now in its thirteenth year, Legal Elite is an annual list showcasing Nevada attorneys who have been recognized by their associates for their work and dedication to the legal field. Polling began in mid-February and nearly 4,500 nominations were submitted by licensed attorneys in the state. Each submission then went through an extensive verification process resulting in the top … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2020
Lights Out, Doors LockedNevada’s Tourism Industry Rides Out the Coronavirus Pandemic
Early morning on March 17, Nevada casinos locked their doors. Sandra Morgan, Nevada Gaming Control Board chair, has lived in Nevada since she was a year old. She grew up around the tourism industry. “My mother worked in the hospitality industry,” she explained. “When you think about the closure, and the fact they never had to lock the doors because the doors were … [Read more...] about Lights Out, Doors Locked
Industry FocusArts & Culture
An industry that depends upon having an audience, arts and culture organizations have been hit particularly hard by the community effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, those in this industry are known for their creativity and are already finding ways to adapt and continue to serve Nevadans. Recently, arts and culture executives came together for a virtual roundtable … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Nevada’s Title IndustryOn the Sidelines
Ask Robert Ray how Nevada’s title industry from a commercial real estate perspective is doing amid the coronavirus pandemic, and you’ll get a mixed response. In the title business for 25 years, and senior vice president, manager of Fidelity National Title Group in Las Vegas, Ray is anxious to see how the industry recovers as businesses begin to reopen and employees begin … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Title Industry
A Shout Out to the Helpers
When the Governor announced the shutdown of businesses throughout Nevada in mid-March, it seems many among us were in a state of shock. As the new reality started to sink in and people developed new routines, an unexpected camaraderie started to take place. The “we’re all in this together” mantra was embraced as people reached out to each other to help however they could. I … [Read more...] about A Shout Out to the Helpers
Temporarily Closed for BusinessNevada Versus COVID-19
Seemingly overnight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has swept through the world and changed every aspect of daily activity. From home-life and recreation to work and business operations, individuals everywhere have had to quickly learn to adapt to an unprecedented event. Working from home has been a trial by fire as businesses throughout Nevada closed their doors after … [Read more...] about Temporarily Closed for Business
Nevada UtilitiesNew Technologies, New Threats, New Solutions
Modern utilities, whether it’s electricity, water or natural gas, are expected to be there when needed. Utilities companies today face new challenges and need to adapt to a changing world, creating procedures to keep staff and customers safe and resources available. The tools have changed. Technology offers new solutions, climate change brings new challenges and a … [Read more...] about Nevada Utilities
Industry FocusBrokers
As Nevada businesses work to adjust to a rapidly changed world, executives in commercial brokerage see a multitude of changes to their industry. From tenant and landlord to bankers, brokers are involved in nearly every aspect of the commercial real estate industry and are working to advise their clients moving forward in a post-COVID world. Recently, brokerage executives … [Read more...] about Industry Focus