The traditional pathway of funneling students through college with the expectation that they’ll emerge as polished professionals is fading. A recent Resume.org survey of 1,000 hiring managers reveals that 80 percent experienced a recent college graduate who didn’t meet expectations in the past year, with 65 percent having to terminate such hires. Only 17 percent of companies … [Read more...] about Don’t Wait for College to Fail Them – Train Early
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Women to Watch 2025Kicking Up Their Heels and Getting to Work
“Sure he was great, but don’t forget that Ginger Rogers did everything he did … backwards and in high heels.” This pithy comic strip* comment about Fred Astaire underscores the grace in which women in business conduct themselves. Kicking up their heels to get things done or kicking them off at the end of a hard day, the 2025 Women to Watch redefine success. … [Read more...] about Women to Watch 2025
Industry FocusArts and Culture
The art and culture industry in Nevada is unique. In addition to what tourists may find in casinos, the Silver State has a myriad of museums, orchestras, art centers and more. When it comes to economic contribution, workforce development and the overall growth of the human condition, arts and culture in Nevada has been surging in recent years. Recently, a group of art and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Changes in Nevada’s Business CourtsWhat Business Owners Should Know About Litigating in Nevada
As Nevada’s business landscape expands, so do the opportunities to sue. While the awarded and experienced business attorneys across the state have watched their client lists grow, they still counsel owners to consider the long-term implications of going to court. Taking Issue Nevada’s diverse business environment breeds an equally diverse range of legal cases. … [Read more...] about Changes in Nevada’s Business Courts
Growing ForwardBuilders and Developers in Nevada
It's no secret: Nevada has been booming. With building and development, and a growing population. Residential construction can't keep up with population influx. Industrial real estate has gone through cycles of too much inventory to periods where development authorities are begging for spec buildings. Retail building is ramping up in the wake of COVID, shoppers … [Read more...] about Growing Forward
Upside-Down AuthorityWhen Justice is Topsy Turvy
There’s a reason civilized society depends on structure, boundaries and clearly defined roles. When those lines get blurred, especially between the role of government and the role of the individual, the consequences are not only visible, but destructive. Walter A. Henrichsen once observed: “God charges the state with the task of justice, the individual with forgiveness. When … [Read more...] about Upside-Down Authority
Rural NevadaWhere the Past and the Future Meet
Long called "cow counties," the idea of rural Nevada conjures cowboys on horseback, desert mining operations, stretches of scenic sagebrush landscape, ghost towns, destination towns, historical mining towns and historical mining parks full of equipment used in gold and silver rushes. Nevada's less populous areas have glorious sunsets, rugged mountains, historic opera houses and … [Read more...] about Rural Nevada
Industry FocusBankers
There is a lot happening on the global stage that impacts the banking industry. From tariffs to rising costs, the world and local economy is changing, and many businesses are not sure if it is prudent to move forward or to wait and see what happens. In addition to an unsure economic forecast, bankers are grappling with a talent shortage as baby boomers are expected … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
The Ups and Downs of Higher Education in NevadaGrowth and Stability
Nevada’s higher education system had a rollercoaster year. From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)’s president Keith Whitfield’s departure and millions in budget shortfalls at University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to climbing enrollment and course expansion, the state of higher education is tumultuous. Leaders across Nevada, from the state’s public … [Read more...] about The Ups and Downs of Higher Education in Nevada
Laying the GroundworkSouthern Nevada CCIM
To receive Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation is a sign of dedication to excellence and leadership in commercial real estate. This is especially true in Nevada, where CCIM chapters are flourishing. Making History Founded in the 1960s, the CCIM Institute offers education and analytical tools to its members across the country. The Institute has spent … [Read more...] about Laying the Groundwork
Let’s Go ShoppingRetail in Nevada
Online shopping was already changing the face of retail when COVID hit and everything closed down. Without the ability to shop brick-and-mortar stores, consumers ramped up ordering online with delivery. Some physical stores closed, mom and pop or regional among them. Others were able to thrive post-lock down, pivoting and taking advantage of new shopping trends, from delivery … [Read more...] about Let’s Go Shopping
Standing Against the StormWhy the Effort Still Matters
There seems to be a growing sickness in the soul of our nation... a sickness that reveals itself in hatred for our fellow man and disregard for the laws that safeguard our freedoms. The bitter fruit of these corrupt roots is being seen in our government with broken communities, lawless streets and divided hearts across America. Yet the Word of God gives us a path forward: … [Read more...] about Standing Against the Storm
Top Rank Attorneys2025
Top Rank Attorneys (formerly Legal Elite), a feature which has appeared in Nevada Business Magazine since 2007, showcases attorneys from across the state as nominated by their peers. The list includes attorneys in both private and public practice, in northern and southern Nevada, and the Best Up and Coming for the state. Polling for Top Rank began in mid-February. This year, … [Read more...] about Top Rank Attorneys
Old or New, Retired or RenewedTaxes 2025
"The biggest thing we have going on right now in the world of taxation is uncertainty," said Chris Wilcox, partner/Las Vegas market leader, Eide Bailly. "Business owners don't know what the next year is going to look like at the end of 2025. We have a number of tax provisions that are going to expire such as bonus depreciation, which is phasing down. There's the section 199A … [Read more...] about Old or New, Retired or Renewed
Industry FocusWorkforce
The workforce landscape in Nevada is changing. And while much of it is for the better, Nevada businesses are still grappling with a disconnect between their needs and the availability and skill level of applicants. Leadership in Nevada takes a collaborative approach and have resources to help recruit, train and retain the right people. Recently, a group of workforce … [Read more...] about Industry Focus