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
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Movers & Shakers: Mike Crowell
President and CEO National Championship Air Races (52 years in NV) “If you can take the emotion out of a decision you can make the right decision.” Type of Business: Special Events | Hails from: Columbus, Georgia | 1 year with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno How did you first get into your profession? My career in the soft drink industry started with a visit to a … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Mike Crowell
Around the State: February 2016
University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Ranks Among Best in Nation The U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business at 31st out of 163 schools in the nation for having the best online MBA program. The ranking evaluated schools based solely on data related to distance education MBA programs. The College of Business’ … [Read more...] about Around the State: February 2016
Clark County Bar Association
Every lawyer who wants to hang out a shingle or join a firm and practice law in Nevada has to pass the Nevada Bar. However, membership in Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) is voluntary for the approximately 1,700 Southern Nevada lawyers who make up the current roster. The organization offers a variety of benefits to members, from social to professional, charitable service … [Read more...] about Clark County Bar Association
Good or Bad Financial Times, Government Just Keeps Growing
Many government workers are probably wondering what all the fuss is about when they think back to the “great recession.” Sure, home values dropped and things seemed to slow down a bit, but it wasn’t really that bad, right? Well, not for them. It’s no secret that government employees enjoy considerably more job security than their private-sector counterparts, but the … [Read more...] about Good or Bad Financial Times, Government Just Keeps Growing
Welcome to Nevada: February 2016
Deceuninck North America A global organization specializing in PVC window and door systems and composites for the building industry, Deceuninck North America, broke ground on a new plant in Fernley last year. The plant is expected to open in the second quarter of 2016 and includes 150,000 square feet of extrusion, manufacturing, support, warehose and office space. Deceuninck … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: February 2016
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
Red Report: February 2016
E Project, Hotel ADDRESS 1 S. Main St., 89101 CONTRACTOR OF RECORD Breslin Builders DETAILS The Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas has begun an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation to its rooftop pool including resurfacing and maintenance to the 70 SF pool deck. The new rooftop pool is slated to reopen this summer. Sale, Multi-Family ADDRESS 2895 E. … [Read more...] about Red Report: February 2016
Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2015
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley’s overall industrial vacancy rate in Q4, 2015 was 4.7 percent, a rise of 0.3 points, from 4.4 percent in Q3, 2015. Q4’s increase was the first quarter that the vacancy rose in three years. Additionally, between November 2014 and November 2015, the number of industrial-space using jobs in the Valley jumped by 6.9 percent. The strong growth … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2015
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
What is the Most Significant Change You Have Seen in Your Lifetime?
“I remember as a child getting a telephone. Our number was 779 and the operator connected you to the person you wanted to call. Fast forward 65 years and look where we are today. Technology has revolutionized how we communicate, how we interact, how we conduct business and how we live.” Shelley Berkley | CEO and Senior Provost, Touro University Nevada “The day the fax machine … [Read more...] about What is the Most Significant Change You Have Seen in Your Lifetime?
Dapper Companies Signs New Tenants for Las Vegas Retail Properties, including Capriotti’s, Golden Entertainment and Goodwill
LAS VEGAS – Dapper Companies, headed by Las Vegas native and longtime local real estate broker and developer J Dapper, announced that three new tenants have leased space at their local properties. Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop franchisee Vegas Cap 7, LLC signed a 10-year lease for 1,800 square feet of space in a multi-tenant building on the northwest corner of Blue Diamond Road … [Read more...] about Dapper Companies Signs New Tenants for Las Vegas Retail Properties, including Capriotti’s, Golden Entertainment and Goodwill
Southern Nevada’s Industrial Market Has Left the Great Recession Behind
Colliers International – Las Vegas releases Fourth Quarter Reports LAS VEGAS – Southern Nevada’s industrial market rounded out 2015 with one of its strongest years ever. Industrial demand was partially stimulated by construction activity, and while infrastructure development is supplying most of that activity, multifamily projects are contributing as well. During the … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada’s Industrial Market Has Left the Great Recession Behind
Colliers International | Las Vegas Updates Jan. 28, 2016
LAS VEGAS – Colliers International – Las Vegas announced the finalization of the following lease to Interstate Hotel Installation Inc. The approximately 19,927 square foot industrial property is located at 6620 Escondido St. in Las Vegas. Brian Riffel and Tyler Jones of Colliers International represented the lessor, MAS Investments LP. LAS VEGAS – Colliers International – Las … [Read more...] about Colliers International | Las Vegas Updates Jan. 28, 2016
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Lake Las Vegas with Special Offers: Schedule for Romantic Valentine’s Day Cruise and Hotel and Restaurant Offers
To help make Valentine’s Day celebrations a little more romantic, Lake Las Vegas, the master planned residential and resort community in Henderson, and its resorts and the MonteLago Village Association and its restaurants are offering a variety of Valentine’s Day specials on Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14. Festivities will include a romantic cruise on the La Contessa … [Read more...] about Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Lake Las Vegas with Special Offers: Schedule for Romantic Valentine’s Day Cruise and Hotel and Restaurant Offers