Numbers tell the story, either good or bad, about Nevada’s ranking compared to other states, and this year the numbers indicate a slow but steady economic recovery that has the Silver State moving from eighth place to 11th in percentage of foreclosed homes and third place to sixth in unemployment. However, Nevada continues to lag behind other states in factors such as … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Place Among the States 2016
Features
Eleventh Annual Healthcare Heroes
LEGACY The first and longest running program of its kind in Nevada, Healthcare Heroes was born in 2006 with 10 categories and a seemingly endless supply of nominees. Since the beginning, Healthcare Heroes has been a catalyst to help grow healthcare in the Silver State. Taking the idea of contributing to healthcare a step further, the Healthcare Heroes scholarship fund was … [Read more...] about Eleventh Annual Healthcare Heroes
Industry Focus: Education
Education continues to be a hot topic for many citizens of the Silver State. Concerns over state rankings have been addressed by both public and private sectors in hopes of improving the overall status of students in Nevada. Recently, leaders in education in Nevada met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss what can be done for Nevada to reach its full … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Commercial Builders: The Rebound and the Growing Pains
Whereas Nevada’s commercial construction industry was all but dead five years ago, today it’s alive, with activity edging up. “We are finally in a period of growth. A lot more work is happening,” said Mac Bybee, president, Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC), Nevada Chapter, a statewide trade association that provides training, apprenticeship programs, government … [Read more...] about Commercial Builders: The Rebound and the Growing Pains
What is PERS hiding? Government Agency Fails to Comply
Nevada’s Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) is a public agency created by the Nevada Legislature to provide benefits to retired government employees in the state. The agency is funded by your tax dollars and required to disclose retirement records, including pension amounts, for public employees per a 2013 Nevada Supreme Court ruling and in conjunction with the Nevada … [Read more...] about What is PERS hiding? Government Agency Fails to Comply
Manufacturing: Organizations Work to Bolster Industry
A major focus of the state’s economic development organization and other agencies throughout Nevada is growing and supporting the state’s manufacturing industry, and their efforts continue to bear fruit. “There are so many people working right now, from the governor all the way down, to make sure we provide workforce and housing and stimulate the economy in ways that have … [Read more...] about Manufacturing: Organizations Work to Bolster Industry
Industry Focus: Mining
The mining industry in the Silver State has undoubtedly faced its share of challenges over the last few years. Commodity prices and strict federal regulations have hindered organizations as they seek to gain forward momentum. However, leaders in the industry nonetheless expressed continued optimism for mining in Nevada. They recently met at the Reno offices of City National … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Mining
Crunching the Numbers: Tax Planning and Accounting in the Silver State
Despite all the thunder, lightning and tumult that surround the federal government in this election year, taxpayers are catching a break as they develop their tax-reduction strategies. At the end of 2015, Congress moved to make 20 tax-relief provisions permanent, which removes the year-end guessing games that bedeviled taxpayers and their advisors in recent years. “We’re not … [Read more...] about Crunching the Numbers: Tax Planning and Accounting in the Silver State
Beyond the Bank: Financing Commercial Real Estate in Nevada
Commercial real estate means office buildings, retail and industrial properties, multi-family projects and the raw land that eventually becomes all of the above. Commercial real estate financing is equally varied and includes everything from traditional bank-backed loans to newer twists such as crowdfunding. Finding Funding There are a variety of sources of lending, … [Read more...] about Beyond the Bank: Financing Commercial Real Estate in Nevada
Is Common Sense Really Dead? Shared Bathrooms are Simply Dangerous
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard about the most recent departure from common sense, the transgender bathroom issue. However, just in case you do call a rock your home, let me catch you up. In many places, men can now use the ladies’ restroom and ladies, if they’re so inclined, can find out what those urinals in the men’s room are all about. The issue really … [Read more...] about Is Common Sense Really Dead? Shared Bathrooms are Simply Dangerous
Nevada’s Credit Unions Experience Growth
Despite new and ongoing challenges, Nevada’s credit unions are experiencing an upswing in membership and activity. Of the state’s 17 credit unions, the nine in Northern Nevada attained a record high membership of 112,347 by adding 3,973 individuals between the fourth quarters of 2014 and 2015, the most recent period for which Nevada Credit Union League (NCUL) data is … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Credit Unions Experience Growth
20/20 Visionaries for the Silver State
Perfect vision, otherwise referred to as 20/20 vision, is the ability for an individual to see clearly both in their near field of vision as well as far away. Likewise, a 20/20 executive, such as those featured in the following pages, has a clear vision for their business in both the short and long term. These executives strive to do what is right for their companies, … [Read more...] about 20/20 Visionaries for the Silver State
We are CCIM
Instant recognition, credibility in the commercial real estate field is vital in today’s fast paced world of instant everything. The old adage, “you only get one chance to make a first impression” is more accurate than ever. In the realm of commercial real estate, a CCIM designation can speak louder than words when making that critical first impression. The CCIM … [Read more...] about We are CCIM
Industry Focus: Architects and Engineers
Architects and engineers in the Silver State are cautiously optimistic about their industries. Working through a variety of issues as a result of the recession, executives nonetheless indicated that their businesses were experiencing growth and the industry is gaining stability. A handful of decision-makers in the architect and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Architects and Engineers
Business on the Move: Office Market in Nevada
As election jitters continue to dominate the news cycle, the status of the national economy appears to be just so-so in the minds of many business leaders. With only 38,000 jobs added in May, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor statistics, the overall national employment situation is not as strong as most people would like. Having survived the steep highs and lows … [Read more...] about Business on the Move: Office Market in Nevada