Once upon a time — say, 10 years ago — retail was all about selling stuff. But as the business of selling stuff continues to move online, the word of the moment among retailers and shopping center owners is “experience.” “Experience is a big part of what retailers are looking to incorporate now, whether this is in the form of innovative interiors, games or mobile pickup,” … [Read more...] about Retail
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Professional SportsThe Big New Game in Town
Read "The Business of Sports" by Jennifer Ko Craft With its $1.8 billion budget, the spectacular new Allegiant Stadium — home of the NFL’s Raiders beginning in 2020 — is the biggest, highest profile construction project in Las Vegas in recent memory. But for all the economic benefits of the construction, the new stadium is merely the beginning of a powerful wave … [Read more...] about Professional Sports
Industry FocusBankers
One industry that is consistently at the forefront of any economic discussion is banking. From financing issues to community giving, bankers are involved in the Silver State at a micro level. Recently, executives representing this industry met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss everything from regulations to education. Connie Brennan, publisher and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
How We Stack Up2019
Statistics about Nevada in 2019 provide reasons for both optimism and concern. In this 14th annual study comparing Nevada to other states, economic indicators show that the state is thriving: tourism numbers are up, unemployment is down and home values are steadily rising. However, Nevada is still dealing with the same chronic social issues noted in the first edition in 2006. … [Read more...] about How We Stack Up
Lights, Camera – Nevada!A Look Inside Nevada’s Growing Film Industry
Nevada’s film industry is growing in a very competitive international environment. “We currently exist in what is the most competitive environment for production we’ve seen,” said Eric Preiss, director, Nevada Film Office, Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development. The film industry itself is expanding. The internet has changed the concept from movies to content, … [Read more...] about Lights, Camera – Nevada!
Lending BoomCRE Financing in Nevada
Developers of commercial projects in Nevada these days are likely to field calls from a growing number of lenders eager to make loans to build or buy office buildings, retail centers and industrial projects in the booming state. But memories remain strong of the collapse of the commercial lending market in Nevada during the Great Recession that began in 2008. … [Read more...] about Lending Boom
Legal Elite 2019The Silver State’s Top Attorneys
Now in it’s twelfth year, Legal Elite is an annual list showcasing Nevada’s top attorneys as chosen by their peers. The attorneys appearing in the following lists represent the best of the best. Polling for Legal Elite 2019 began in mid-February and nearly 5,000 nominations were submitted by licensed attorneys in Nevada. Each submission then went through an extensive … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2019
Nevada Bankers AssociationSupporting Business. Supporting Communities
WHAT makes a community a community? From educators and law enforcement to medical professionals and retailers, every individual plays an important role to the success of the community. Banks play a key part in supporting the community as well. By providing loans, checking and savings accounts and a range of products and services, banks help create stable, prosperous … [Read more...] about Nevada Bankers Association
Strong DesignArchitects and Engineers in Nevada
Even as the Las Vegas economy recovered from the Great Recession, Ed Vance and his architecture firm survived almost solely on the business from the Lucky Dragon. For two years during the project, Vance said projects were relatively hard to come by as developers weren’t quick to pull the trigger. Vance is adamant that all changed with the 2016 election. Since the election, … [Read more...] about Strong Design
Around the StateApril 2019
Coalition Forms to Match Employees to Available Jobs Over 40 public and private entities have joined to form the Career and Technical Education Messaging Coalition of Northern Nevada (CTE-MCNN). The coalition members represent diverse fields and expertise in Nevada. The coalition’s goal is to match potential employees with job and certificate opportunities. The coalition has … [Read more...] about Around the State
Red ReportJanuary 2019
E Sale, Retail Address 1205 Las Vegas Boulevard S, 89104 Seller DeCar Enterprises Details 31,000 SF; $6 million APN 162-03-106-001 Seller Rep Cathy Jones, CCIM, Anders Graciano and Paul Miachika of Sun Commercial Real Estate Sale, Industrial Address 4432 Calimesa St., 89115 Buyer Solis Properties Seller NLV Sagebrush Details 31,000 SF; $3.65 million Buyer Rep Chris Lane, CCIM … [Read more...] about Red Report
Red Report: December 2018
E Sale, Industrial Address 4432 Calimesa St., 89115 Buyer Solis Properties Seller NLV Sagebrush Details 31,000 SF; $3.65 million Buyer Rep Chris Lane, CCIM of Colliers International Seller Rep Dan Doherty, SIOR, Paul Sweetland, SIOR and Jerry Doty of Colliers International Sale, Multi-Family Address 4870 Nellis Oasis Ln. and 5025 Nellis Oasis Ln., 89115 Buyer … [Read more...] about Red Report: December 2018
Smallworks Press to Publish Book by Burning Man Co-Founder Documenting Evolution of Festival’s Physical Space in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert
Will Roger collection to be published April 2019, Roger's work at Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery Smallworks Press, a Las Vegas-based independent publishing company specializing in limited edition, exquisitely-printed books focusing on contemporary art and culture, has been selected to produce and distribute the highly-anticipated photography collection of Will Roger, a … [Read more...] about Smallworks Press to Publish Book by Burning Man Co-Founder Documenting Evolution of Festival’s Physical Space in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert
“More Taxes!” – The Teacher Union’s Solution to Education
In 2015, Nevada’s Legislature passed the largest one-time tax increase in Nevada history, $1.2 billion of which was, ostensibly, to boost education funding. Despite the fact that the commerce tax was rejected by voters the previous year, the Legislature and Nevada’s elected leaders chose to unilaterally “fix” education by passing the large tax package. This forced Nevada … [Read more...] about “More Taxes!” – The Teacher Union’s Solution to Education
The Drive: Automobiles in Nevada
Automobile sales in Nevada are following the national trend of keeping steady after years of growth. Following seven years of steady, and at times rapid, increases in sales, volume is beginning to flatline and the future is uncertain, according to multiple car dealership executives in Nevada. In the previous eight years, new car sales had grown by an average of 5 percent … [Read more...] about The Drive: Automobiles in Nevada