Chick-fil-A The Atlanta-based eatery, known nationally for its southern style chicken sandwiches and waffle-cut fries, will make its debut in Nevada with two new locations in Henderson. Construction is underway on the fast-food restaurants and both are expected to open in early 2017. The company plans to add up to 10 more locations in the Southern Nevada region over the next … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: November 2016
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Non-Compete Agreements Lose Value in Nevada
A shift in strategy may better protect businesses, employees After a July Nevada Supreme Court decision, Nevada business owners must revisit their non-compete agreements. The decision creates so much uncertainty, businesses should strongly consider revising their non-compete strategy altogether. In Golden Rd. Motor Inn, Inc. v. Islam, the Supreme Court held that the … [Read more...] about Non-Compete Agreements Lose Value in Nevada
Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate Brokers
Overall, commercial real estate (CRE) in Nevada has been seeing an uptick from the recession. However, some markets are recovering more quickly than others and there are still many challenges the industry must face moving forward. Recently, CRE experts met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the changes, challenges and opportunities, facing the industry in … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate Brokers
Movers & Shakers: John Dougherty
Dean – College of Osteopathic Medicine Touro University Nevada (12 years in NV) Type of Business: Higher Education, Health Care | Hails from: Joplin, Missouri | Based in: Henderson What is the best moment of your career? Best and worst on the same day. Watching physicians I trained as medical students and then residents and knew from the time they were in junior high, … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: John Dougherty
A Place to Live: Nevada’s Residential Market
Call it flattening or softening or just call it a leveling off – Nevada’s housing market seems to have found an even keel in the second half of 2016, and most professionals in the industry are calling that a good thing. After the housing bubble hit Nevada in the early 21st century when demand outstripped supply and prices rose over weekends and overnight, the inflationary … [Read more...] about A Place to Live: Nevada’s Residential Market
Red Report: November 2016
E Project, Office ADDRESS 700 S. 3rd St., 89101 CONTRACTOR OF RECORD OS Construction Services, Inc. DETAILS Rogers, Mastrangelo, Carvalhi & Mitchell, Ltd. (RMCM), a law firm, has broken ground on new headquarters in downtown Las Vegas. The 1.2 acre site will undergo the demolition of an existing building and construction of a new two-story building with Class A finishes … [Read more...] about Red Report: November 2016
Industrial Summary: Third Quarter 2016
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley’s overall industrial vacancy rate in Q3, 2016 was 5.2 percent, unchanged from Q2, 2016. As of Q3, it now appears that the industrial market rate is at full occupancy, as the market absorbs new space and the existing inventory is remade to fit the new demand for larger space. There were 565,340 square feet of industrial completions in Q3 … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Third Quarter 2016
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
Park Place Infiniti Completes Multimillion-dollar Renovation At West Sahara Avenue Dealership
LAS VEGAS – Park Place Infiniti this month completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of its six-acre property at 5555 West Sahara Ave. This renovation created a new main entrance and refurbished façade for its pre-owned vehicles sales center to match the adjacent, recently expanded showroom for new Infiniti models. Construction by Boyd Martin Construction LLC included a … [Read more...] about Park Place Infiniti Completes Multimillion-dollar Renovation At West Sahara Avenue Dealership
Andrew Reel Promoted to Vice President, Marketing and Technology at Dickson Realty
Reno – Dickson Realty has promoted Andrew Reel to vice president of marketing and technology. Reel will be responsible for the development and execution of the company's marketing strategy, the website design, user experience and functionality, internal and external communications, and identification and implementation of the best technology tools for agents and … [Read more...] about Andrew Reel Promoted to Vice President, Marketing and Technology at Dickson Realty
Second Start Inc. Names Reno’s Gostin as President of the Board
San Jose - Second Start Inc. Learning Disabilities Programs has named Ira M. Gostin, MBA as its new president of the board of directors. Gostin, chief marketing officer for 120 West Strategic Communications, joined the board in 2015. “Ira has been an invaluable asset since joining our board,” Tara Bevington, executive director for Second Start Inc. said. “We are confident as … [Read more...] about Second Start Inc. Names Reno’s Gostin as President of the Board
Conscious Capitalism Chapter Launches in Northern Nevada
Local group on a mission to redefine the power of capitalism in the region Reno - Defining success is often determined by the profit the company is making. However, a group of local business leaders are striving to get business owners to think beyond profit and become conscious capitalists. These individuals have come together to start a Northern Nevada chapter of the global … [Read more...] about Conscious Capitalism Chapter Launches in Northern Nevada
REMSA – Care Flight COMMUNITY ADVISOR: Trick or Treating Safety
Trick or Treating is a great adventure every year for children. Here are some tips on how to make this Halloween fun and safe! Trick or Treating Safety Tips: • Older children should go out during daylight hours only unless accompanied by a responsible adult. • Plan a safe route so parents know where their older kids will be at all times. Set a time for their return home. … [Read more...] about REMSA – Care Flight COMMUNITY ADVISOR: Trick or Treating Safety
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Awarded $825,000 in Federal Grants for Homeless Youth Services in Southern Nevada
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth was just awarded two new federal grants totaling $825,000 that will bring more services and higher-quality programs to more homeless youth in Southern Nevada. One grant – $450,000 over three years – enhances community collaboration to build and operate a best practice mentor service program for girls and boys, including lesbian, gay, … [Read more...] about Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Awarded $825,000 in Federal Grants for Homeless Youth Services in Southern Nevada
Southern Nevada Bolstered in the Third Quarter
LAS VEGAS – Southern Nevada shook off the doldrums that beset it at mid-year 2016, and put in a strong performance in the third quarter of 2016. Underlying economic fundamentals seemed to improve as the Valley shifted from summer to fall, and carried commercial real estate along with it. As has been the case over the past few years, the industrial sector showed the most … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada Bolstered in the Third Quarter