Last year was a year of change in many ways, especially in the Silver State. With mid-term elections coming up in November and a changing of the guard in the Governor’s office, this year will shake up the status quo even more. As Nevadans look at the economic progress made since the downturn, executives on both ends of the state are hopeful. “I’ve been doing this for a long … [Read more...] about Perspective Shifts: Power Poll 2018
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The Communications Landscape: Connectivity in Nevada
Nevada companies want to be more efficient, expedient and cost effective, and so, they’re demanding more and more out of the available technologies for communicating. Firms providing those continue to develop and offer related products and services that enhance businesses’ connectivity to not only people but, also, objects. “It’s a brave new world,” said Jace Barbin, the … [Read more...] about The Communications Landscape: Connectivity in Nevada
Family Owned Businesses 2018
Nevada Business Magazine, along with corporate sponsor Nevada State Bank, is honored to recognize and support family owned businesses across Nevada for their hard work. The Family Owned Business Awards began in 2010 as a way to recognize these families and the companies they’ve created. Nevada Business Magazine and Nevada State Bank share a commitment to promoting organizations … [Read more...] about Family Owned Businesses 2018
Industry Focus: Healthcare
With federal changes looming and challenges at the local level, healthcare is an industry in turmoil. Addressing the challenges and the bright spots, healthcare executives recently met to discuss where the industry is headed and what businesses can expect moving forward. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the event. The … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
Build-To-Suit, Spec, Flex: Nevada’s Industrial Real Estate Industry Has It All
Industrial real estate isn’t static. Buildings are constructed, leased up and absorbed, vacancy rates fall and climb again, buildings constructed for one purpose end up serving another. Everything varies with the cycle of the economy. Industrial real estate itself is a microcosm view of the industries using it. The Nevada Market In Nevada, indicators point to continued … [Read more...] about Build-To-Suit, Spec, Flex: Nevada’s Industrial Real Estate Industry Has It All
The Bundy Trial: Fighting the Feds
Now that the Cliven Bundy trial has ended with a victory (at least temporarily) for the Bunkerville rancher, it’s time to ask what we can learn from this David-and-Goliath battle between a small businessman and the federal government. Bundy had been running his cattle on federal land for many years, but in 1993 he stopped paying grazing fees to protest a BLM directive that … [Read more...] about The Bundy Trial: Fighting the Feds
Banking on Nevada: Nevada Financial Institutions by the Numbers
Nevada’s Financial Institutions Division (FID) maintains and supervises Nevada’s banking industry. According to FID, the industry is growing stronger. Some of the positive indicators include loan concentrations – those concentrations that indicate what loan growth is, what loan activity is actually taking place, and whether individual banks have too large a concentration in … [Read more...] about Banking on Nevada: Nevada Financial Institutions by the Numbers
Wages and the Worker’s Market: Nevada Staffing
Nevada’s employment landscape is one with numerous available jobs but an insufficient number of qualified people to fill them, experts said. “It’s an employee’s market,” said Peggy Walker, referring to Northern Nevada. “If somebody’s not working, there really is no excuse. They’re able to pick and choose.” At the same time, she said, “there are not enough skilled workers.” … [Read more...] about Wages and the Worker’s Market: Nevada Staffing
Industry Focus: Builders & Developers
Arguably the most beleaguered industry during the Great Recession, builders and developers have bounced back with a vengeance. Executives in this industry recently gathered to discuss their industry, the rebound and new challenges builders and developers face. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for this event. The magazine’s … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Builders & Developers
Working for Workplaces: The Office Market in Nevada
The Nevada office real estate market is set to be the most active it’s been since before the Great Recession, but one major factor could stymie the growth. Multiple real estate professionals in Nevada said 2017 was a great year for the office market and 2018 is looking even better, but the consistent absorption has led to a lack of available inventory. Unless more office … [Read more...] about Working for Workplaces: The Office Market in Nevada
A Wolf in Republican Clothing: The Dean Heller Dilemma
How do you solve a problem like Senator Dean Heller? He was elected on a conservative platform, touting conservative values and the moral high ground. But, since he was elected, his voting record tells a different story. It’s a common tale in the United States, politicians tell us what we want to hear to get in office and play the game to stay there. Nevada, which was one of … [Read more...] about A Wolf in Republican Clothing: The Dean Heller Dilemma
Nevada’s Economic Outlook: 2018 Blue Skies Ahead
It’s been a decade since the great recession hit Nevada. As we start the new year of 2018, the state’s economy overall remains in recovery mode, with the majority of related metrics remaining below their peaks in 2006 and 2007. Looking forward, we can expect continued steady, incremental growth of the economy in the Silver State at both regional ends, experts said, which is … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Economic Outlook: 2018 Blue Skies Ahead
Legal Concerns: Law Firms Today
Lawyers have always served as society’s designated worriers, but Nevada’s legal practitioners seem to be wringing their hands a little more than usual these days for several reasons. While the resurgent state economy is creating lots of opportunities, a strong economy also creates its own set of challenges. Lawyers worry about the arrival of big competitors from out of … [Read more...] about Legal Concerns: Law Firms Today
Industry Focus: Non-Profit
Non-profits in Nevada are facing a myriad of challenges from finding qualified staff and volunteers to changes to the federal tax code. Recently, executives for Nevada non-profits met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss these and other issues facing their industry. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Non-Profit
Las Vegas Reinventing a Strong Future: Open for Business
As one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country, it’s no surprise Las Vegas has a strong economic engine. A creatively strong economy, Las Vegas is blending new technology with existing infrastructure, from the downtown Innovation District to the Smart Cities Initiative. Historically, the city has been a strong economic engine but, “The recession was a … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Reinventing a Strong Future: Open for Business