As a long-time Nevadan, I’ve always been proud to say our state is among the nation’s most business friendly. However, with recent legislative action, we’ve lost much of our edge and we can no longer tout Nevada as a beacon for new business. Take for example, my friend Dave, who owns a successful promotional products company. He was courted by economic development officials … [Read more...] about So Long Dave … And Other Nevada Companies
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Healthcare Checkup: Employers and Health Insurance in Nevada
When it comes to health insurance in Nevada’s employer market, the past year has seen some small changes and developing trends. What the industry looks like in the future, however, remains uncertain as the American Health Care Act of 2017 remains pending in the U.S. Senate. When it comes to health insurance in Nevada’s employer market, the past year has seen some small … [Read more...] about Healthcare Checkup: Employers and Health Insurance in Nevada
Well Played: Tourism in Nevada Roaring Back
Tourism has played a vital role in the Nevada economy since Hoover Dam was new and Reno invented the quickie divorce. The travel and tourism industry generates $3.2 billion in state and local tax revenues - 26 percent of the total tax revenues in the state - and represents $19.1 billion (about 13 percent) of Nevada’s gross domestic product (GDP). Nevada jobs attributed to the … [Read more...] about Well Played: Tourism in Nevada Roaring Back
Industry Focus: Bankers
As the economy continues to improve in the Silver State, the banking industry is seeing an uptick in growth. However, there are still challenges for an industry with substantial regulations and bankers are working to navigate those challenges. Banking executives recently met in the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the health of the industry and what Nevadans … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers
CCIM: The Power of the Pin
The CCIM Institute – Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute – celebrates five decades as a professional organization this year. Representing a global community of 13,000 members, more than 50 chapters and 30 countries, CCIM educates and connects the world’s leading experts in investment strategy, financial and market analysis. As the national CCIM Institute … [Read more...] about CCIM: The Power of the Pin
Office in Nevada: A Perspective Shift
Nearly a decade after the recession left yawning vacancies in office properties across Nevada, buildings are finally beginning to fill. Whether the rising occupancy justifies speculative new development — particularly in the Las Vegas area — remains an open question. Applied Analysis estimates the office vacancy rate in Southern Nevada stood at 19.8 percent in the first … [Read more...] about Office in Nevada: A Perspective Shift
The Blame Game: Voter Fraud in Nevada
In mid-April, Nevada Secretary of State (SOS) Barbara Cegavske made an intriguing, if cryptic, claim in the form of a letter to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) director, Terri Albertson. Cegavske wrote, “Please take appropriate corrective action, as we have reason to believe that non-citizens have unlawfully registered to vote in Nevada as a direct result of DMV’s … [Read more...] about The Blame Game: Voter Fraud in Nevada
Legal Elite 2017: Nevada’s Top Attorneys
This year marks Legal Elite’s tenth year of presenting Nevada’s top attorneys. The annual list showcases attorneys whose peers have named them amongst the best of the best. The list has come a long way since it’s inaugural issue in June 2008. Since it’s inception, the voting process has become more streamlined and each year more and more attorneys participate in the … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2017: Nevada’s Top Attorneys
Business Roots: Nevada’s Economic Development History
The Silver State has a unique origin story. Despite being much less economically viable and populated, Nevada beat out the other territories to become a state in 1864 because of its Republican and pro-Union leanings. President Abraham Lincoln fast-tracked the process, surpassing Congress, to ensure ultimately three electoral votes for his re-election and bolster Republican … [Read more...] about Business Roots: Nevada’s Economic Development History
Industry Focus: Women in Business
Women in business have more opportunities than ever before and are excelling in leadership roles across a variety of industries in the Silver State while paving the way for future generations. Recently, female executives met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to share their insight on the struggles facing women in business and the opportunities still … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Women in Business
Covering Your Assets: Commercial Real Estate Title Insurance in Nevada
Commercial title insurance protects buyers and investors against loss if a problem arises with their non-residential transaction. Coverage protects against loss for the owner and the lender if there’s a problem with the title. Commercial real estate title insurance covers apartments and office buildings, retail development and industrial facilities, investors, … [Read more...] about Covering Your Assets: Commercial Real Estate Title Insurance in Nevada
Partner: A Business Leader’s Role in Education
Education has been a hot-button topic for a long time in Nevada, and for good reason. It’s no secret that our educational system is failing by nationally measured metrics. You can chalk it up to non-involved parents, a high population of ESL students or school districts that are simply too large, it doesn’t change the fact that Nevada’s educational system needs major work. … [Read more...] about Partner: A Business Leader’s Role in Education
Beyond The Basics: Education in Nevada
Education is critical to Nevada’s workforce, economy and lifestyle. But Nevada’s public education ranks at or near the bottom of national rankings, and only 30 percent of Nevadans hold post-secondary education degrees or certificates. In the K-12 system, rankings are created from more indicators than simply academic, according to Traci Davis, superintendent, Washoe … [Read more...] about Beyond The Basics: Education in Nevada
Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace: Why and How
Many Nevada businesses are making an effort to hire a diverse workforce: people of different races, age groups, national origins, backgrounds and religions. Some are interested in hiring workers with disabilities and in giving women a chance to compete for typically male-dominated jobs. The impetus for these initiatives may come from recognizing that federal and state … [Read more...] about Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace: Why and How
Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate
The commercial real estate (CRE) industry in Nevada has been growing in recent years despite a number of hurdles professionals have overcome. Leaders in commercial real estate recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing their industry and what’s on the horizon moving forward. Connie Brennan, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate