HENDERSON – Coinciding with the opening of its $25 million clubhouse next month, ASCAYA has released 15 home sites in the first release of its second phase. Included in the release are some of the Henderson community’s largest and highest elevation sites. “The first release of Phase II at ASCAYA is on schedule, but perfect timing due to the incredible amount of sales and … [Read more...] about ASCAYA Releases Second Phase of Custom Home Sites
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Healthcare Checkup: Employers and Health Insurance in Nevada
When it comes to health insurance in Nevada’s employer market, the past year has seen some small changes and developing trends. What the industry looks like in the future, however, remains uncertain as the American Health Care Act of 2017 remains pending in the U.S. Senate. When it comes to health insurance in Nevada’s employer market, the past year has seen some small … [Read more...] about Healthcare Checkup: Employers and Health Insurance in Nevada
Well Played: Tourism in Nevada Roaring Back
Tourism has played a vital role in the Nevada economy since Hoover Dam was new and Reno invented the quickie divorce. The travel and tourism industry generates $3.2 billion in state and local tax revenues - 26 percent of the total tax revenues in the state - and represents $19.1 billion (about 13 percent) of Nevada’s gross domestic product (GDP). Nevada jobs attributed to the … [Read more...] about Well Played: Tourism in Nevada Roaring Back
Special Interests Wanted ESAs Dead: More Than Sandoval Wanted the Program Funded
Teacher unions care more about their share of tax revenue than they do about the quality education of children. More than anything else, that should be the takeaway from the 2017 legislative session — when opponents of educational choice called the Governor’s bluff on Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). Of course, the word “bluff” implies that, ultimately, Sandoval was not … [Read more...] about Special Interests Wanted ESAs Dead: More Than Sandoval Wanted the Program Funded
CCIM: The Power of the Pin
The CCIM Institute – Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute – celebrates five decades as a professional organization this year. Representing a global community of 13,000 members, more than 50 chapters and 30 countries, CCIM educates and connects the world’s leading experts in investment strategy, financial and market analysis. As the national CCIM Institute … [Read more...] about CCIM: The Power of the Pin
Welcome to Nevada: July 2017
Elemental LED This engineering and technology-based manufacturer of LED lighting solutions is relocating its US manufacturing and research and development operations to Reno. The company’s corporate headquarters will also move to an adjacent property in the South Meadows area. Elemental LED plans to hire up to 100 employees across several fields with an average hourly wage of … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: July 2017
Around the State: July 2017
NDOT Shares DataWith App Waze The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has announced a data-sharing partnership with Waze, a free, real-time crowdsourced traffic and navigation app. Through the app, NDOT state road construction, incident and closure data will become available to Nevada drivers. In a two-way data exchange, Waze will provide NDOT with anonymous traffic … [Read more...] about Around the State: July 2017
Personal Brand Matters: Achieve Business Growth Using Your Online Reputation
If your business isn’t growing to meet objectives, maybe it’s because you’ve overlooked a simple new currency — your online reputation. More than 90 percent of all consumers (including consumers of business services and business-to-business clients) read online reviews at places like Yelp, Google and Facebook before deciding to buy something or make an … [Read more...] about Personal Brand Matters: Achieve Business Growth Using Your Online Reputation
Office in Nevada: A Perspective Shift
Nearly a decade after the recession left yawning vacancies in office properties across Nevada, buildings are finally beginning to fill. Whether the rising occupancy justifies speculative new development — particularly in the Las Vegas area — remains an open question. Applied Analysis estimates the office vacancy rate in Southern Nevada stood at 19.8 percent in the first … [Read more...] about Office in Nevada: A Perspective Shift
Red Report: July 2017
E Project, Industrial ADDRESS 4410 – 4490 Nexus Way, 89115 CONTRACTOR OF RECORD Martin-Harris Construction DETAILS Construction has commenced on the 191,206 square-foot building five of VanTrust Real Estate’s Northgate Distribution Center. Once completed, the center will have eight buildings covering 3.2 million square feet. Sale, Office ADDRESS 821 Nellis Blvd., … [Read more...] about Red Report: July 2017
Retail Summary: First Quarter 2017
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley retail market started 2017 with a small rise in the vacancy rate - 0.3 points from 10.5 percent in Q4, 2016 to 10.8 percent in Q1, 2017. At this point, the Valley’s retail market is generally stabilized. However, this “stabilized” state, just below the surface, remains in flux. The Las Vegas Valley retail market started 2017 with a small … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: First Quarter 2017
July 2017: Business Indicators
The “second” estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2017 grew at a 1.2 percent annualized rate, a half percentage point higher than the “first” estimate. The upward revision reflects larger gains in nonresidential fixed investment and personal consumption expenditure and smaller losses in state and local government spending. U.S. nonfarm … [Read more...] about July 2017: Business Indicators
Do you think Nevada legislators accomplished what they needed to this session?
“The 2017 Legislature’s focus, unfortunately, created greater challenges to Nevada businesses. Through the efforts of the Governor, along with represented business interests, the effect on businesses was mitigated.” Aviva Gordon | Chair, Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Committee “Not if the best future for our children is accomplished through providing the … [Read more...] about Do you think Nevada legislators accomplished what they needed to this session?
Nevada’s Safety Consultation And Training Section To Add The Voluntary Protection Programs To Its Workplace Safety And Health Recognition Programs
HENDERSON, Nev. – Joseph (JD) Decker, Administrator for the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations, announced that the Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) will take over the responsibility of overseeing Nevada’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) starting July 1, 2017. Currently administered under Nevada’s Occupational Safety and Health … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Safety Consultation And Training Section To Add The Voluntary Protection Programs To Its Workplace Safety And Health Recognition Programs
Social Service Providers and Clark County Break Ground on Affordable Apartment Campus for Innovative Living Environment, Affordable Apartment Campus for Innovative Living Environment, Accessible Benefits for Residents — Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada and Luthern Social Services of Nevada Headquarters and Food Pantry Part of New Nevada HAND Affordable Community
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada (BGCSNV), Lutheran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN) and Clark County broke ground on buildings that, when completed in the first quarter of 2018, will be the first campus-style service partnership of its kind in Nevada. The nonprofit organizations are part of an innovative affordable living community with co-located services for working … [Read more...] about Social Service Providers and Clark County Break Ground on Affordable Apartment Campus for Innovative Living Environment, Affordable Apartment Campus for Innovative Living Environment, Accessible Benefits for Residents — Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada and Luthern Social Services of Nevada Headquarters and Food Pantry Part of New Nevada HAND Affordable Community