Wholesale reform needed to improve Nevada education Anyone who has had an appliance break, a vehicle die or a computer fail knows the inevitable realization that paying for repair after repair no longer makes sense. No matter how many fixes are made, nothing can be successfully repaired into eternity. For some things, initial fixes make sense. One might get another year … [Read more...] about Stop the Insanity of Runaway Education Spending
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Terrence Downey: Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa
President & General Manager North Las Vegas https://www.aliantegaming.com/ What do you want your legacy to be? Children and grandchildren who are honorable and productive members of society; business associates who remember me as a fair and trustworthy gentleman; and friends who cherish the time we spent together. What business advice would you give someone just … [Read more...] about Terrence Downey: Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa
M. Favil West: Foundation Assisting Seniors
President Henderson https://www.foundationassistingseniors.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I co-founded the Foundation Assisting Seniors, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the quality of life for the seniors in our community. When you were a kid, what did you want to be? From my earliest days, I am told that all I wanted to be was … [Read more...] about M. Favil West: Foundation Assisting Seniors
Jason Champagne: Trusted Dental Partners
CEO Reno What do you want your legacy to be? I would like my legacy to be that I embedded the right values and advocacy of responsible approach to business throughout our organization and the dental industry. When you were a kid, what did you want to be? Having a dentist for a father, it was always very clear that I had tremendous opportunity to follow in the family … [Read more...] about Jason Champagne: Trusted Dental Partners
Data Security: A Growing and Vital Issue for All Businesses
Every week, it seems, brings news of another major corporation being sabotaged by internet hackers who break into its computer security and steal sensitive data, including financial and business information. Losses can run into the hundreds of millions of dollars, as evidenced by Target Corporation’s news in early 2014 that hacking of its internet security in late 2013 … [Read more...] about Data Security: A Growing and Vital Issue for All Businesses
Building a Healthy Economy
Until recently, the term “medical tourism” largely referred to Americans traveling out of the country looking for affordable healthcare in technologically advanced but less expensive venues, from Mexico to Thailand and parts in between. Now the term is starting to come home, often referring to domestic travel of American citizens within U.S. borders, traveling to find the … [Read more...] about Building a Healthy Economy
Office Summary: Fourth Quarter 2014
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas office sector reported positive net absorption for three consecutive quarters in 2014. By the end of the year, the office market vacancy rate was 23.6 percent. The latest vacancy rate is up 0.2 percentage points from the prior quarter, but it has declined 0.7 percentage points from a year ago. During the fourth quarter of 2014, One Summerlin … [Read more...] about Office Summary: Fourth Quarter 2014
Business Indicators: March 2015
The “advance” estimate for fourth quarter 2014 shows U.S. real gross domestic product increasing at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent, much lower than the 5.0 percent growth experienced during third quarter 2014. Personal consumption expenditures, nonresidential fixed investment, residential investment, changes in private inventories and state and local government spending made … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: March 2015
Health Healing & Happiness Event Set for June 12-14 at Las Vegas’ Tuscany Suites & Casino
Healthy body, healthy mind, happier life. At Belsandia.com’s fourth Health, Healing & Happiness (https://www.health-healing-happiness.com/) conference, world-class experts will help you manage what’s on your plate, on your schedule and in your mind to eat better, work better and step toward wellness. At the conference, June 12-14 at Las Vegas' Tuscany Suites & … [Read more...] about Health Healing & Happiness Event Set for June 12-14 at Las Vegas’ Tuscany Suites & Casino
Gordon Silver’s Richard Galin Elected Chairman of Administrative Law Section for State Bar of Nevada
Gordon Silver Ltd. is pleased to announce that Richard L. Galin, of counsel in the firm’s Las Vegas office, has been elected Chairman of the State Bar of Nevada Administrative Law Section. Galin focuses his practice in various areas of financial and commercial law in which he deals regularly with administrative agencies and advises clients on administrative policies and … [Read more...] about Gordon Silver’s Richard Galin Elected Chairman of Administrative Law Section for State Bar of Nevada
Nevada State Bank Hosts Webinar “You Aren’t the Boss of Me: Resolving Sibling Disputes in the Family Business”
LAS VEGAS – The transfer of business leadership from founder to children can often be affected by sibling rivalry. The experiences of childhood can scuttle working relationships as adults. With this in mind, Nevada State Bank and its parent company Zions Bancorporation is hosting a free webinar, “You Aren't the Boss of Me: Resolving Sibling Disputes in the Family Business,” on … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Hosts Webinar “You Aren’t the Boss of Me: Resolving Sibling Disputes in the Family Business”
Solutions Recovery Announces New Account Executive
LAS VEGAS – Solutions Recovery, Southern Nevada’s premier licensed residential drug and alcohol treatment center, announced the organization has hired Cynthia Polsinelli as an account executive. In her new role, Polsinelli works directly with Danuelle Shiflet, director of admissions and outreach at Solutions Recovery. Her responsibilities include building brand awareness and … [Read more...] about Solutions Recovery Announces New Account Executive
The Venue Las Vegas Continues Construction in Fremont East Entertainment District
LAS VEGAS – The Venue Las Vegas, a 38,430-square-foot premier special event facility in Downtown Las Vegas, is currently under construction in the Fremont East Entertainment District. The multi-million dollar facility is expected to open this spring. “The Venue Las Vegas is a welcomed addition to Downtown, and we’re looking forward to it opening,” said Tony Hsieh from … [Read more...] about The Venue Las Vegas Continues Construction in Fremont East Entertainment District
Las Vegas Corks & Kegs Event to Raise Money for Health Care
LAS VEGAS – Experience live music and all-you-can-responsibly enjoy wine, beer and spirits for a good cause at the second annual Corks & Kegs wine and craft beer tasting fundraiser for the Nevada Health Care Association (NVHCA) Perry Foundation on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at Silverton Casino Hotel. Proceeds from Corks & Kegs will help support the Nevada … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Corks & Kegs Event to Raise Money for Health Care
Reno Corks & Kegs Event to Raise Money for Nevada Health Care
RENO – Enjoy live music and libations for a good cause at the second annual Corks & Kegs fundraiser for the Nevada Health Care Association (NVHCA) Perry Foundation on Saturday, March 14, at 5 p.m. at JA Nugget in Sparks. Corks & Kegs guests will be able to sample a wide range of wine, spirits and craft beers, along with hors d’oeuvres and live music. Proceeds from … [Read more...] about Reno Corks & Kegs Event to Raise Money for Nevada Health Care