LAS VEGAS – The PENTA Building Group recently helped raise $125,000 for three local nonprofit organizations during its 11th annual Charity Golf Classic held at the Revere Golf Club in Henderson, Nevada. Participants of this year’s event included 336 golfers from 94 companies. These participants contributed through sponsorships and donations to raise funds for the Nevada … [Read more...] about Eleventh Annual PENTA Charity Golf Classic Raises $125,000 for Southern Nevada Nonprofits
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JW Advisors Partner Kirk Jacobson Appointed to the Nevada Bar Foundation Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS – Kirk Jacobson, founder and partner of JW Advisors, has been appointed by the Supreme Court of Nevada to serve on the Nevada Bar Foundation Board of Directors as the organization’s only non-attorney director. “I am honored to serve and lend my expertise to this worthy organization that helps people access justice and legal education programs,” said Jacobson, a … [Read more...] about JW Advisors Partner Kirk Jacobson Appointed to the Nevada Bar Foundation Board of Directors
Colliers International – Las Vegas Updates June 01, 2015
LAS VEGAS – Colliers International – Las Vegas announced the finalization of a sale to Manchester LAX LLC. The approximately 5,567-square-foot 7-Eleven/Jack In The Box NNN investment is located at 6515 E. Lake Mead Blvd. in Las Vegas. The transaction value was $4,000,000. David Grant and Phillip Dunning, CCIM of Colliers International represented the seller, Piianaia LP. LAS … [Read more...] about Colliers International – Las Vegas Updates June 01, 2015
The Adoption Exchange “Heart Gallery” to Go on Display at Park Place Infiniti
LAS VEGAS – Park Place Infiniti is doing its part to help find families for local children seeking adoption by displaying The Adoption Exchange “Heart Gallery” at its newly expanded showroom this summer. The Heart Gallery is a collection of artful photos featuring local children who are waiting to be adopted by a safe and loving family. It will be at Park Place Infiniti, … [Read more...] about The Adoption Exchange “Heart Gallery” to Go on Display at Park Place Infiniti
7th Annual Volunteers in Medicine Ball to Honor Donald D. Snyder
LAS VEGAS – Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada (VMSN), a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the uninsured with access to preventative and comprehensive medical care, cordially invites the public to attend the Seventh Annual Volunteers in Medicine Ball at The Venetian Las Vegas on Nov. 7, 2015. The fundraiser will honor Donald D. Snyder, a … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Volunteers in Medicine Ball to Honor Donald D. Snyder
McDonald’s to Host Fundraiser to Benefit Injured Police Officers Fund
WHO: McDonald’s Southern Nevada restaurants and the Clark County Injured Police Officers Fund WHAT: McDonald’s restaurants invite all community members to visit Southern Nevada restaurants on Tuesday, June 9 for a special fundraising event. During the event, McDonald’s Southern Nevada owner/operators will donate one dollar from the sale of any premium breakfast item to … [Read more...] about McDonald’s to Host Fundraiser to Benefit Injured Police Officers Fund
Industry Focus: Healthcare
Nevada’s healthcare industry strives to focus on high quality care while searching for ways to lower costs for patients. A group of Nevada’s healthcare leaders recently met at the offices of City National Bank to discuss the trends and challenges facing their industry. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the event. These … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
Learning the Minimum Wage Lesson
Nevada doesn’t have to learn the hard way when it comes to raising the minimum wage It’s always better to learn from someone else’s mistakes before being affected by those mistakes personally. Seattle didn’t have this luxury when its city council voted last year to raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour, making it the municipality with the highest minimum wage in the … [Read more...] about Learning the Minimum Wage Lesson
On the Job: Subcontractors Critical to Construction Industry
Subcontractors are the building blocks of residential and commercial construction. They’re the ones doing the foundation, framing, drywall, glass, plumbing. Without subcontractors, projects go nowhere. “Subcontractors are crucial in anything that gets done around this town, especially on the building end of the work,” said Lance Semenko, chief operating officer, Q&D … [Read more...] about On the Job: Subcontractors Critical to Construction Industry
Red Report: June 2015
E Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 410 Mark Leany Dr., 89011 BUYER No Sweat Mechanical LLC SELLER M&R Leasing LLC DETAILS 5,400 SF; $415,000 APN 178-01-412-003 BUYER’S REP Jarrad Katz, CCIM, SIOR and Galit Kimerling of MDL Group SELLER’S REP Jack Holler Commercial Real Estate Lease, Retail ADDRESS 617 Mall Ring Rd., Ste 120, 89014 TENANT Wellness Connection of Nevada … [Read more...] about Red Report: June 2015
Office Summary: First Quarter 2015
Southern Nevada Las Vegas Valley office vacancy rates during the first quarter of 2015 ranged from 16.5 percent for Class C space to 29.3 percent for Class A space. The overall vacancy rate was 21.7 percent, a slight rise above the 21.3 percent recorded in quarter four of 2014. Q1’s rise equates to the first increase in vacancy rate in 6 quarters. Completions for Q1 were … [Read more...] about Office Summary: First Quarter 2015
Business Indicators: June 2015
The “advance” estimate for first quarter 2015 shows U.S. real gross domestic product increasing at an annualized rate of 0.2 percent. In fourth quarter 2014, real GDP increased by 2.2 percent. Personal consumption expenditures, federal government spending, changes in private inventories and residential investment made positive contributions. Non-residential fixed investment, … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: June 2015
Wealth Has Millionaires Feeling Trapped
The maxim says the truth will set you free. But wealth apparently won’t. The latest UBS Financial Services "Investor Watch" survey, "When is Enough…Enough?" https://view.ceros.com/ubs/investor-watch-treadmill found millionaires racked with worry over the present and future. They crave time to slow down and nurture family bonds but fear business mistakes will threaten … [Read more...] about Wealth Has Millionaires Feeling Trapped
Colliers International – Las Vegas Raises More Than $75,000 at Annual Golf Tournament
LAS VEGAS – Mike Mixer, executive managing director of Colliers International – Las Vegas, announced that the company’s 21st Annual Links for Life Charity Golf Tournament raised more than $75,000 for various children’s charities in Southern Nevada. The 21st Annual Links for Life Charity Golf Tournament was held May 14 at the Las Vegas Country Club. Benefactors from across … [Read more...] about Colliers International – Las Vegas Raises More Than $75,000 at Annual Golf Tournament
Nevadan Jeanne Karadanis Elected to NCJFCJ Board of Directors
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has elected Jeanne Karadanis, a lifelong humanitarian, to the Board of Directors. “Jeanne is committed to help make the world a better place,” said Judge Peggy H. Walker, NCJFCJ President. “Her work and philanthropy in our hometown headquarters of northern Nevada will bring knowledgeable insights and expertise … [Read more...] about Nevadan Jeanne Karadanis Elected to NCJFCJ Board of Directors