The City of North Las Vegas turned 75 in 2021. When incorporated in 1946, North Las Vegas was a sleepy, bedroom community. Today, North Las Vegas is a thriving metropolis with one of the strongest economies in the state. Through a pro-business approach, North Las Vegas is the epicenter of commerce, manufacturing and logistics in southern Nevada. The origins of the City of … [Read more...] about City of North Las Vegas
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Industry FocusEconomic Development
The importance of a diversified economy has never been clearer than in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. Economic development agencies have an important role to play in bringing companies to Nevada and helping create that diversification. Recently, executives representing this industry met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss these vital … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
The Industrial RevolutionNevada’s Commercial Real Estate Industrial Market
The industrial real estate market is humming along very well, but still experiencing a hangover from the Great Recession. Multiple Nevada real estate executives noted the strong performance of industrial real estate in both Northern and Southern Nevada, led by low vacancy numbers, but it’s hard to keep up with the current demand. There’s a lack of speculative development, … [Read more...] about The Industrial Revolution
Naiop Southern Nevada Presents “Mayors Panel” at August Breakfast
NAIOP Southern Nevada presents an expert panel discussion of Southern Nevada mayors as part of its monthly member meeting. The mayors will discuss their city’s biggest accomplishments and what differentiates them from their neighbors. The panel includes Mayor John Lee, City of North Las Vegas; Mayor Debra March, City of Henderson and Mayor Pro-Tem Lois Tarkanian, City of Las … [Read more...] about Naiop Southern Nevada Presents “Mayors Panel” at August Breakfast
Leadership Advance Class of 2017 Project Focuses on Helping Homeless Kids
The Leadership Advance Class of 2017 excelled in its class project in bringing support and awareness to the nonprofit Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, the most comprehensive service provider for homeless youth in Southern Nevada. The awareness, donation and supplies drive effort by the up-and-coming business and community leaders began in February and culminated with a … [Read more...] about Leadership Advance Class of 2017 Project Focuses on Helping Homeless Kids
Blueprint for Evolution: Economic Development in North Las Vegas
Cities evolve. They follow distinct life cycles as economic conditions change. For the past three years the City of North Las Vegas has experienced a renaissance, and economic development is the driver igniting the growth. Through innovative programs and streamlined processes, North Las Vegas is creating opportunities for investors, developers and residents who want … [Read more...] about Blueprint for Evolution: Economic Development in North Las Vegas
Discover Outdoor Gems at Get Outdoors Nevada Day on Saturday, Oct. 15
Southern Nevada is an outdoor gem waiting to be discovered and the community is invited to Lorenzi Park on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Get Outdoors Nevada Day for a day of exploration. Exhibitors will showcase the latest in recreation opportunities, from park and picnic fun to adrenaline filled activities. The free family-friendly event will feature food … [Read more...] about Discover Outdoor Gems at Get Outdoors Nevada Day on Saturday, Oct. 15
Board of Regents Approves CSN Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Services Administration
LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada is pleased to announce a new bachelor’s degree for local first responders. The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents approved the program Friday. It will be the only four-year degree of its kind in Nevada, where Fire Watch Security Officer and emergency professionals have had to look out of state for a bachelor’s degree … [Read more...] about Board of Regents Approves CSN Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Services Administration
Industry Focus: Utilities
With Nevada recovering from the recession, utility companies are finally beginning to invest in capital improvements, technology and expansion. Although the outlook is positive, progress can be slow due to changing regulations in the Silver State. However, rates remain competitive and conservation efforts prove to be strong. Recently, utility experts met at the Las Vegas office … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Utilities
Developers: New Projects Signal Improved Markets
As the welcome sights and sounds of industrial construction continue to pop up all around the Silver State, business decision makers agree that economic good times are coming back. With 200 million square feet of development sprinkled around the U.S., Europe and Canada, developers at Panattoni Development Company, Inc. are happy to have stuck with in Nevada for 17 … [Read more...] about Developers: New Projects Signal Improved Markets
Minority Owned Challenges & Successes
The backbone of the U.S. economy has traditionally been composed of millions of small businesses that are owned and managed by entrepreneurs who savor being their own boss. As the economy inches its way to recovery, that same hard scrabble independence remains a driving force behind numbers that indicate some sectors of the financial world might be getting better all across the … [Read more...] about Minority Owned Challenges & Successes
Game Changers: Economic Development in Nevada
Nothing paints a clearer picture of the results of economic development than the Silver State. Nevada has transitioned from a state with the highest unemployment rates in the country to a state welcoming Tesla to its economy, breaking ground on a 12,000-home master planned community, launching one of the first-of-its-kind interactive medical communities with Union Village and … [Read more...] about Game Changers: Economic Development in Nevada
Legal Elite 2014: Nevada’s Top Attorneys
This year’s Legal Elite polling garnered 6,454 nominations of attorneys from across the Silver State. This annual list highlights Nevada’s top attorneys as chosen by their peers. All votes are based on nominations from other attorneys and the following pages highlight the top vote getters in Northern Nevada, Southern Nevada, the Best Up and Coming attorneys and the top 10 … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2014: Nevada’s Top Attorneys
Manufacturing in Nevada: Focus on Education, Jobs and the Future
No one with an eye on this state’s economic future should minimize the importance of manufacturing which, like so many business sectors in Nevada and nationwide, has taken a licking and kept on ticking. “The manufacturing sector is still reeling from the recession,” says Frank Woodbeck, director of the department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) for the State … [Read more...] about Manufacturing in Nevada: Focus on Education, Jobs and the Future
Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate
It’s likely that no industry has felt the recession as strongly as the commercial real estate industry. Yet, industry experts are beginning to see an uptick in the previously challenged market. Executives representing commercial real estate interests recently met at the Las Vegas offices of Stable Development to discuss the market. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate