Las Vegas - Southern Nevada’s leading construction and heavy equipment firms will welcome hundreds of valley families to the first annual Construction vs. Cancer event with the American Cancer Society on February 10, 2018 at Symphony Park. The event offers pediatric cancer survivors, and their supporters, the chance to operate “yellow iron” – heavy equipment – with an assist … [Read more...] about Excitement Builds For 2018 Construction vs. Cancer
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New Business Leaders to NCET Board
NCET names business leaders to board Dave Archer has been re-elected as president and CEO of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology. Jackie Shelton, APR, has been elected to the NCET board as its vice president of Biz Café, and Mikalee Byerman and Andy Jorgensen have been … [Read more...] about New Business Leaders to NCET Board
Las Vegas Lights the focus of Henderson Chamber event
Networking breakfast to welcome team founder Jan. 9 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly networking breakfast, “The World’s Game is Coming: Introducing the Las Vegas Lights,” presented by Brett Lashbrook, founder of Las Vegas Soccer LLC, from 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the Wildhorse Country Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road in … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Lights the focus of Henderson Chamber event
Nevada Association of Employers presents “Supervisory Skills: The Fundamentals”
Nevada Association of Employers presents “Supervisory Skills: The Fundamentals,” a four-week training series designed for supervisors and managers interested in strengthening their management skills. This four-week series will cover topics including employment law overview, performance management and reasonable suspicion. At the end of the series, attendees will have an … [Read more...] about Nevada Association of Employers presents “Supervisory Skills: The Fundamentals”
Nevada Association of Employers presents “HR 7-7-7 Webinar”
Nevada Association of Employers presents “HR 7-7-7 Webinar,” a three-part webinar series addressing the three most important areas of human resources: hiring, leaves of absence and termination. Each 90-minute webinar will cover the seven key issues in each area for businesses to know. The series will also provide people with the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a … [Read more...] about Nevada Association of Employers presents “HR 7-7-7 Webinar”
Trosper Communications, LLC Promotes Shayna Moreno
Trosper Communications, LLC is excited to announce the promotion of Shayna Moreno, who will now serve as the company’s Client and Media Relations Specialist. In this role, Moreno will continue her current duties of directly overseeing and managing public relations and communications efforts but will expand her client base to include all non-political clients. “Shayna … [Read more...] about Trosper Communications, LLC Promotes Shayna Moreno
Nevada’s Economic Outlook: 2018 Blue Skies Ahead
It’s been a decade since the great recession hit Nevada. As we start the new year of 2018, the state’s economy overall remains in recovery mode, with the majority of related metrics remaining below their peaks in 2006 and 2007. Looking forward, we can expect continued steady, incremental growth of the economy in the Silver State at both regional ends, experts said, which is … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Economic Outlook: 2018 Blue Skies Ahead
Legal Concerns: Law Firms Today
Lawyers have always served as society’s designated worriers, but Nevada’s legal practitioners seem to be wringing their hands a little more than usual these days for several reasons. While the resurgent state economy is creating lots of opportunities, a strong economy also creates its own set of challenges. Lawyers worry about the arrival of big competitors from out of … [Read more...] about Legal Concerns: Law Firms Today
Industry Focus: Non-Profit
Non-profits in Nevada are facing a myriad of challenges from finding qualified staff and volunteers to changes to the federal tax code. Recently, executives for Nevada non-profits met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss these and other issues facing their industry. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Non-Profit
Las Vegas Reinventing a Strong Future: Open for Business
As one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country, it’s no surprise Las Vegas has a strong economic engine. A creatively strong economy, Las Vegas is blending new technology with existing infrastructure, from the downtown Innovation District to the Smart Cities Initiative. Historically, the city has been a strong economic engine but, “The recession was a … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Reinventing a Strong Future: Open for Business
Around the State: January 2018
UnitedHealth Buys DaVita’s Primary and Urgent Care United Health Group, Inc., the largest health insurer in the United States, has announced the purchase of DaVita Inc.’s primary and urgent care services for $4.9 billion. DaVita operates medical groups in six states, including Nevada, and serves 1.7 million patients through approximately 300 clinics. In addition, the purchase … [Read more...] about Around the State: January 2018
Where’s the ‘Progressive’ Outrage over Government’s Failures?
Fifty-four years ago this month, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced the beginning of what would turn out to be America’s longest running war: the “War on Poverty.” “This administration today, here and now, declares unconditional war on poverty in America,” boomed Johnson, basking in the applause the grand declaration guaranteed him during his State of the Union … [Read more...] about Where’s the ‘Progressive’ Outrage over Government’s Failures?
Welcome to Nevada: January 2018
Latitude 36 Food, LLC This supplier of condiments for packaged salads and fresh produce has moved their operations to Reno. Buying raw materials in bulk, the company then packages the items into smaller condiments and single-serving cases for prepared boxed salad kits, an industry which has seen a significant demand increase over the past year. The new Washoe County location … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: January 2018
Movers & Shakers: Edward A. Vance
Founder and CEO Ev&A Architects (11 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Architecture | Hails from: South Dakota | 11 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas, NV How did you first get into your profession? I was born in South Dakota, and raised in Eveleth, Minnesota. I essentially grew up in the Great White North with my brother and two sisters enjoying … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Edward A. Vance
Weighing The Options: Owning Versus Leasing Commercial Real Estate
Weighing the benefits of leasing or owning real estate is important for any business, but Nevada real estate professionals said there’s no definitive answer to which option is best. Both leasing and owning real estate offers businesses advantages and disadvantages and the decision of which route to take is up to the leadership at each company, said Jeff Jenkins, executive … [Read more...] about Weighing The Options: Owning Versus Leasing Commercial Real Estate