Las Vegas – Dermody Properties, a national industrial real estate owner-operator headquartered in Reno, Nevada, announced that it reached a construction milestone with the tilt-up and placement of the first wall panels for its 546,480 SF industrial facility on Las Vegas Boulevard near North Walnut Road. The building will be completed on time by the end of the second quarter of … [Read more...] about Construction Milestone Reached at Dermody Properties’ LogistiCenter at Las Vegas Boulevard
Clark County
Former Chief Deputy District Attorney Craig Hendricks Joins De Castroverde Law Group
LAS VEGAS – De Castroverde Law Group is pleased to announce former Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney Craig Hendricks has joined the firm in its expanding Criminal Law Department. Hendricks has been practicing law in Nevada since 1991. He began as a law clerk in the Clark County District Attorney’s office, appellate division, and was promoted to deputy district … [Read more...] about Former Chief Deputy District Attorney Craig Hendricks Joins De Castroverde Law Group
Nevada’s Industrial Future: Two Parks Hold Great Promise for the Silver State
“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
Business Indicators: November 2016
The U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a 1.4 percent annual rate in the second quarter of 2016, revised up by 0.3 percentage point from the second estimate. The upward revisions mainly reflected an increase in nonresidential fixed investment, which decreased in the previous estimate. Large gains in consumer spending contributed to a rise in real GDP, while cutback … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: November 2016
Business Indicators: September 2016
The advanced estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2016 indicated a much weaker-than-expected growth of 1.2 percent. In addition, the first quarter’s real GDP growth was revised downward to 0.8 percent from 1.1 percent. Private investment, again, contributed negatively to U.S. economic expansion, falling by 9.7 percent from the previous … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: September 2016
Help Homeless Kids Prepare for School by Donating School Supplies and Gently Used Clothes
It’s back-to-school time. While it’s an annual event filled with shopping and prepping for the new school year for most kids and families, there are thousands of homeless youth in Southern Nevada without the means or funds to buy the necessary materials for school, let alone new clothes. In fact, last year alone there were more than 11,000 homeless youth enrolled in Clark … [Read more...] about Help Homeless Kids Prepare for School by Donating School Supplies and Gently Used Clothes
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
The Fast Track to Felony for Law-Abiding Citizens: Gun Transfers and Question 1
Last year, Nevada legislators made dramatic improvements to gun control laws in the state. Signed by Governor Sandoval in June, SB 175 and SB 240 were two of the most prominent pieces of legislation (although there were several) and applauded by gun owners statewide. By way of refresher, SB 175 abolished handgun registration in Clark County, expanded the already in place “Stand … [Read more...] about The Fast Track to Felony for Law-Abiding Citizens: Gun Transfers and Question 1
Business Indicators: May 2016
The third estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2015 was revised upward again from the second estimate of 1.0 percent to a 1.4 percent annualized growth rate. This revision mainly reflects an increase in consumer spending, which is partly offset by a downward revision of private inventory investment. The stronger dollar, cheap oil and a … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: May 2016
Business Indicators: April 2016
The second estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2015 was revised up from the first (advanced) estimate of 0.7 to 1.0 percent annualized growth rate. The revision occurred because private inventory investment experienced a smaller decline than estimated in the previous month. U.S. nonfarm employment added a more-than-expected 242,000 jobs … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: April 2016
Business Indicators: March 2016
The advance estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2015 reports a weak 0.7 percent annualized growth rate. Overall, the U.S. economy increased its size 1.8 percent year-over-year in 2015, down from 2.5 percent year-over-year in 2014. U.S. nonfarm employment continued to grow by adding a less-than-expected 151,000 jobs in January 2016. Even … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: March 2016
Business Indicators: February 2016
The third estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2015 reports a 2.0 percent annualized growth rate, revised down from the 2.1 percent rate for the second estimate. Strong consumer spending still remained a main contributor to U.S. economic growth in the third quarter. The continuing Chinese economic slowdown disrupted the U.S. stock market … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: February 2016
Business Indicators: January 2016
The second estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2015 reports a 2.1 percent annualized growth rate, revised up from 1.5 percent in the first estimate. The revision mostly reflected higher levels of inventory investment in the private sector, while consumer spending and net exports were revised downward. Strong consumer spending still … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: January 2016
Business Indicators: November 2015
The “third” estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2015 reports a 3.9 percent annualized growth rate, revised up by 0.2 percent from the second estimate. The Bureau of Economic Analysis stated that a second-quarter increase in real GDP mostly reflected strong consumer spending. More specifically, personal consumption expenditures, net … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: November 2015
GLVAR Names New Director of Marketing and Community Engagement
LAS VEGAS – The Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) has hired an experienced public relations, marketing and communications professional as its director of marketing and community engagement. Michele Caprio, CEO of GLVAR, announced that Doug Bradford, former director of communications for Clark County and the City of Las Vegas, was recently hired to lead the … [Read more...] about GLVAR Names New Director of Marketing and Community Engagement