From the Great Recession to the COVID pandemic, builders and developers in Nevada, like many other industries, have experienced years of challenging ups and downs. Interest rates, available land and governmental roadblocks can all become major hurdles to project completion in construction and planning. While navigating these issues, organizational leaders are also … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
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Keeping Pace with the FutureEmbracing Change in Nevada Education
Navigating K-12 education is more complicated today than it used to be. Students face more distractions, from social media to family finances. Yet it's important for students to keep pace with a world that's rapidly changing. Technology evolves at the speed of thought. Career opportunities grow and shrink with industry changes that reflect economic and workforce … [Read more...] about Keeping Pace with the Future
Utilities in NevadaCRE, Growth and Environmental Concerns
In the last year, Nevada’s population has steadily increased. The more people living and working in Nevada, the more buildings need reliable access to utilities. This is where Nevada utilities and commercial real estate (CRE) go hand in hand. Addressing these needs for locals and new Nevadans alike requires meticulous planning, teamwork and creativity. The Role of Utilities in … [Read more...] about Utilities in Nevada
Attorney General Aaron FordOut of Step with Nevada
In the ever-evolving debate over immigration, Nevada’s Attorney General Aaron Ford has positioned himself on the far-left fringe, embracing policies that prioritize political expediency over the safety and well-being of Nevadans. Ford’s track record is not new. In 2017, as a state senator, he co-sponsored legislation that would have effectively turned Nevada into a sanctuary … [Read more...] about Attorney General Aaron Ford
Banking on ChangeOutlook 2025
The banking industry must constantly adapt to changes: in the economy, in the interest rate environment, in regulations, in online security and in political leadership. For many bankers, it’s a never-ending balancing act, and the coming months will again challenge their adaptability and resilience. Bankers constantly adjust their business model to account for interest … [Read more...] about Banking on Change
Industry FocusMining
Although mining has changed drastically in the last century, the perception of the industry has not. Many people still think miners carry pickaxes and shovels and daily risk life and limb to provide for their families. The reality is that modern day mining is highly sophisticated, and Nevada is foraging the path for mining practices that are being adopted worldwide. And yet, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
The Art of Building a BrandHow Top Nevada Firms are Keeping Up with – and Leading the Charge on – Brand Evolution
Why will someone drive across town to shop at Target, pay extra for a Tidal subscription, or exclusively wear Nike shoes? Brand loyalty has a formidable influence while in a check-out line. A logo as small and simple as Nike’s swoosh can evoke strong feelings and get consumers to pull out their credit cards quickly. That’s the power of a brand – and why branding, now more than … [Read more...] about The Art of Building a Brand
Everybody Has to Live SomewhereMultifamily Properties in Nevada 2025
Between 2019 and 2024, Las Vegas grew by 105,000 new residents, and Reno by 88,000. Mortgages hit their highest level since 2000 as interest rates soared. Single-family home sales dropped 13 percent in northern Nevada between 2023 and 2024, and single-family home prices jumped 19 percent in southern Nevada. Inventory of homes grew as prices rose, but so did the population—there … [Read more...] about Everybody Has to Live Somewhere
Public Unions are a Barrier to AccountabilityTaxpayers Deserve Better
The role of government employees is distinct from the private sector in that they serve, not a corporation, but the public trust. This sacred duty requires accountability, efficiency, and a commitment to the common good. However, the existence of unions in the public sector undermines these ideals, fostering inefficiency, reducing accountability, and insulating poor performers … [Read more...] about Public Unions are a Barrier to Accountability
Promises, Potential & PitfallsEconomic Forecast 2025
A new year feels like a change, finishing one chapter and starting the next. Ordinarily there's a narrative that pulls everyone along, because most situations, events and circumstances don't change overnight. This time the change feels momentous. Individuals and industries want to predict what’s going to be familiar, and what's going to be completely changed. The Big … [Read more...] about Promises, Potential & Pitfalls
Industry FocusHealthcare
Healthcare in Nevada hasn't always had a stellar reputation. From access and cost to professional burnout, the Silver State has a myriad of challenges. But when a suspicious spot shows up on a CAT scan or a bizarre symptom manifests itself Nevadan’s rely on medical professionals. Recently, a group of healthcare leaders met at a roundtable sponsored by Nevada State … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Workforce Development is Economic DevelopmentWorkforce Connections’ Role in Nevada’s Growth
Economic development is intrinsically connected to workforce. This truth is recognized by leaders in a region that has spent several decades working to diversify its economy and grow in a healthy, holistic way. An integral part of that solution is Workforce Connections, one of two Nevada local workforce development boards charged with the mission of fostering a workforce that … [Read more...] about Workforce Development is Economic Development
Architects & EngineersA Dynamic Duo
Architects and engineers work together to design and implement their clients’ vision creating beautiful and structurally sound projects. But, who are they and what do they do? Architects have been around for a while. Paul Steelman of Steelman Partners shared, “Architects have always been responsible for creating various buildings and projects within the built … [Read more...] about Architects & Engineers
Musk & RamaswamyTrimming the Fat
As business leaders, we live by accountability, managing every dollar with precision to meet obligations and foster growth. President-elect Trump’s decision to enlist Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to trim the federal government’s waste, overregulation and inefficiency brings hope to those who value fiscal responsibility. Their mission is clear: restore discipline to federal … [Read more...] about Musk & Ramaswamy
Most Respected Leaders2024
A leader is someone who commands a group or organization. A good leader is someone who is in command and communicates integrity and solid decision-making ability. A great leader is someone who has earned the respected of those they work with and the community they serve. The 2024 class of Most Respected Leaders consists of these great leaders. These men and women … [Read more...] about Most Respected Leaders