“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” applies to Nevada’s tale of two industrial parks, one in the north and huge, the other in the south and a fraction of the size. Though the genesis of both took place at about the same time, in the late 1990s, their courses differed radically due to various circumstances of ownership, place and time. Today, the one with 17 … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Industrial Future: Two Parks Hold Great Promise for the Silver State
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Governor Buries Hope of Education Savings Accounts
A Shot in the Head to School Choice Almost as soon as they were signed into law by the Nevada Legislature last year, Educational Savings Accounts (ESA’s) were contested by those that would hold back a ground-breaking solution to some of Nevada’s most serious issues. If you haven’t been following the ongoing battle for school choice, here’s a brief history. SB 302, or the … [Read more...] about Governor Buries Hope of Education Savings Accounts
Taking Cover: Trends in Nevada’s Commercial Insurance
When it comes to risk and managing risk, successful CEOs understand the importance of thorough planning and solid insurance with up-to-date information on the latest rules and regulations. While the commercial insurance industry in Nevada has overall remained relatively static, some new trends have emerged and are growing. Those are highlighted here along with an overview of … [Read more...] about Taking Cover: Trends in Nevada’s Commercial Insurance
Connecting to Tomorrow: Telecommunications in Nevada
Telecommunications providers in Nevada find themselves spinning in a virtual cycle. More telecommunications capacity continues to come on line, either through incremental improvements to networks or massive construction projects. Just about as fast as capacity increases, business users of voice and data service want powerful new devices and sophisticated data-and-voice tools … [Read more...] about Connecting to Tomorrow: Telecommunications in Nevada
Legal Opinions 2016: A Resource for Doing Business in Nevada
Now in its fifth year, the Legal Opinions special report gathers the collective knowledge of attorneys throughout the state. Sharing their specialites in a variety of areas, these attorneys have written articles that cover the gamut of information executives need to know. This annual feature is a valuable resource for business professionals throughout the year. Topics for … [Read more...] about Legal Opinions 2016: A Resource for Doing Business in Nevada
Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate Brokers
Overall, commercial real estate (CRE) in Nevada has been seeing an uptick from the recession. However, some markets are recovering more quickly than others and there are still many challenges the industry must face moving forward. Recently, CRE experts met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the changes, challenges and opportunities, facing the industry in … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate Brokers
A Place to Live: Nevada’s Residential Market
Call it flattening or softening or just call it a leveling off – Nevada’s housing market seems to have found an even keel in the second half of 2016, and most professionals in the industry are calling that a good thing. After the housing bubble hit Nevada in the early 21st century when demand outstripped supply and prices rose over weekends and overnight, the inflationary … [Read more...] about A Place to Live: Nevada’s Residential Market
The Second Amendment is a RIGHT … Not a Privilege: Vote NO on Question 1
Most American’s support stricter gun controls. So I write this at the risk of being thrown into Hillary’s “Basket of Deplorables” and knowing my e-mail account will be bombarded with letters from folks livid that I could be so ignorant as to oppose stricter gun controls. But, I’m okay with both. Next month, Nevadans will be asked to vote on Question 1, which would add a … [Read more...] about The Second Amendment is a RIGHT … Not a Privilege: Vote NO on Question 1
Beautiful Minds: 2016 Women to Watch
Female executives and business owners hold influential positions throughout the state and continue to break through the glass ceiling with their drive and determination no matter the obstacles before them. Representing a variety of industries from gaming and technology to government and health sciences, the following women truly epitomize what it means to be a successful female … [Read more...] about Beautiful Minds: 2016 Women to Watch
The Latest and Greatest Gadgets, Gear and Entertainment
The Dick Tracy comic strip launched in October 1931, featuring a tough, thorough detective who used what was then imaginary technology like his two-way wrist radio. Eighty-five years later school children wear GPS watches and their parents are using their own wrist watches for so much more than simply telling time. What’s New? As technology catches up with fantasy, the … [Read more...] about The Latest and Greatest Gadgets, Gear and Entertainment
2016 NAIOP Southern Nevada Bus Tour: A Whole New Ball Game
View the full report here. Let the Games Begin! NAIOP Southern Nevada’s Bus Tour Committee is pleased to present the 2016 “A Whole New Ball Game” Bus Tour. Coming off the heels of a successful bus tour in 2015, our chapter is getting back on the buses to tour the future of commercial real estate in Southern Nevada. We are full steam ahead into this new phase of the … [Read more...] about 2016 NAIOP Southern Nevada Bus Tour: A Whole New Ball Game
Industry Focus: Bankers
As the Silver State continues to bounce back from the recent recession, Nevada banking continues to experience ups and downs throughout the recovery. Potential rising interest rates, regulatory changes and staffing issues remain a challenge to the industry. However, loan demand is up and bankers have expressed an optimism going forward. Banking executives recently met at the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers
Lean Construction: Slow-Growing Nevada Trend
On Nevada Day at the end of this month, Valley Health System will open Henderson Hospital, its sixth hospital in Southern Nevada. VHS’ parent company Universal Health Services Inc. began the 130-bed, 247,000-square-foot facility project in May 2014. At that time, the corporation and the group of design and construction service providers chosen for the endeavor set the primary … [Read more...] about Lean Construction: Slow-Growing Nevada Trend
Builders Beware! BLM’s Epic Money Grab
It’s common knowledge that nearly 90 percent of Nevada is federally controlled and the majority of that land is public domain. In order for the state to grow, it’s imperative that developers have access to and can legally purchase land from the government. Furthermore, it’s important that land which has already been purchased isn’t restricted in its use and developers aren’t … [Read more...] about Builders Beware! BLM’s Epic Money Grab
Are We There Yet? Nevada Roadways
Five topics are currently driving conversations about transportation in Nevada: new funding, new roads, new modes of transportation, new technology and orange cones. No discussion of transportation is complete without orange cones. Conversations aren’t always friendly, but they do allow information to flow on why cones are out there and which transportation agency is trying … [Read more...] about Are We There Yet? Nevada Roadways