Sparks – Great Basin Brewing Co., headquartered in Sparks, Nev. and the University of Bonn in Germany have teamed up in a rare partnership in the name of the Ichthyosaur. While sometimes confused with dinosaurs, Ichthyosaurs were true reptiles of a different lineage. Ichthyosaurs, Nevada’s official state fossil, represented the first large predators in the sea after a major … [Read more...] about Beer and Science Converge in Ichthyosaur Expedition
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Odyssey Real Estate Capital Acquires Class a Suburban Building at City Center West
Odyssey Real Estate Capital acquires a 106,000-square-foot Class A suburban office building at City Center West at U.S. Route 95's Lake Mead exit. LAS VEGAS – Odyssey Real Estate Capital, a Las Vegas-based real estate investment firm, is pleased to announce its acquisition of 7251 West Lake Mead Boulevard, one of two identical buildings at City Center West. The … [Read more...] about Odyssey Real Estate Capital Acquires Class a Suburban Building at City Center West
Project 150 and Junior League of Las Vegas Put on 2017 Elevate Career Fair for High School Students
LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a charity that helps homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students, is holding the 2017 ELEVATE Career and Employment Fair in association with the Junior League of Las Vegas, Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly and the Clark County School District. When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. Where: The Clark County … [Read more...] about Project 150 and Junior League of Las Vegas Put on 2017 Elevate Career Fair for High School Students
Commercial Real Estate Market in Southern Nevada a Mixed Bag, with Retail Leveling off While Area Adds Office and Industrial Space
LAS VEGAS – A report released by Xceligent and the Commercial Alliance Las Vegas (CALV) shows the commercial real estate market in Southern Nevada to be a bit of a mixed bag, with the retail market leveling off in the first quarter of 2017 and the office and industrial markets absorbing space almost as fast as it’s being built. CALV President Jennifer Ott, CCIM, and a … [Read more...] about Commercial Real Estate Market in Southern Nevada a Mixed Bag, with Retail Leveling off While Area Adds Office and Industrial Space
Mining Consultant Jeff Pritchard Joins 120 West
Mining Investor Relations Professional Adds Depth to Team RENO – 120 West Strategic Communications of Reno, Nevada announced that Jeff Pritchard, a veteran mining and resource investor relations (IR) professional will be joining the agency to support and cultivate 120 West mining IR clients. Pritchard was formerly the IR consultant with Argonaut Gold (TSX: AR) and … [Read more...] about Mining Consultant Jeff Pritchard Joins 120 West
Here We Go Again: Legislature Poised to Raise Taxes
On the heels of Nevada’s largest tax increase, crafted in 2015, legislators are again looking for additional sources of revenue. This time, it comes in the form of AB 43, which modifies the current law on property tax caps. And it comes at a time when businesses are just starting to recover from the worst recession in recent history. I have an idea. How about our government … [Read more...] about Here We Go Again: Legislature Poised to Raise Taxes
Slow & Steady: Economic Development in Rural Nevada
From McDermitt and Montello in the north to Laughlin in the south, Nevada’s rural cities struggle to foster economic development but desperately need it. Each locale differs, in terms of primary economic sectors, natural assets and location for instance. However, common themes have been for some, and continue to be for others, dilapidated downtowns, struggling businesses and … [Read more...] about Slow & Steady: Economic Development in Rural Nevada
Nevada Infrastructure: Keeping Up with a Growing State
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Nevada’s 1.95 percent population growth rate from July 2015 to July 2016 made it the second fastest-growing state in the country, slightly behind Utah’s 2.03 percent. With the state’s official population nearing the three million mark, how is infrastructure keeping up with growth? The Orange Cone Zone Some of the funding for Nevada’s road … [Read more...] about Nevada Infrastructure: Keeping Up with a Growing State
City of Henderson: City of the Future
At a time when technology makes daily leaps from innovation to reality, it’s people and the companies they form that bring the awe factor to life. In Henderson, both innovations and innovators are celebrated and cultivated, from the entrepreneurial spirit of downtown Henderson to the city being home to nationwide firsts. It’s people that transform a city into a City of the … [Read more...] about City of Henderson: City of the Future
Industry Focus: Human Resources & Staffing
As the economy and staffing needs change, the human resources (HR) and staffing industry in the Silver State has been working on creative solutions to keep up with new trends. Executives in HR and staffing recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing their industries. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Human Resources & Staffing
Movers and Shakers: Mike Pansky
Founder & CEO InterKn (1 year in NV) Type of Business: Software as a Service (SaaS) | Hails from: Reno, Nevada | 1 year with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno How did you first get into your profession? [I was] recruited to work for Sierra Nevada Corporation, and inspired by the innovation of small businesses and incorporating my passion for mergers and … [Read more...] about Movers and Shakers: Mike Pansky
Welcome to Nevada: April 2017
Axe Monkeys Las Vegas Axe Monkeys, an indoor recreational axe throwing facility, has opened its first location in the United States in Southern Nevada. Based in Canada, company executives saw the opportunity to expand in Las Vegas due to heavy tourism traffic and those looking for a unique experience. The facility can accommodate about 300 guests. The new location filled 12 … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: April 2017
Around the State: April 2017
UNLV Lee Business School MBA Program Rises in Ranking The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Lee Business School’s MBA program has broken the top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of part-time MBA programs. UNLV’s course rose from 102 to tie for 95th place and is part of the ranking of “America’s Best Graduate Schools”. The rankings compare over 300 … [Read more...] about Around the State: April 2017
Made in NYC; Made Better in Reno: A Business Case Study, Bombora
Rob Armstrong, co-founder of Bombora, was looking to expand R&D operations westward from their Manhattan headquarters. Where Bombora landed might surprise many. But it shouldn’t. The company, founded in 2014, is a startup in the AdTech sector providing B2B demographic and intent data for marketers worldwide. By aggregating users into demographic segments, it deploys … [Read more...] about Made in NYC; Made Better in Reno: A Business Case Study, Bombora
‘Obamacare Lite’ Is Not the Free-Market Solution We Were Promised
When Republicans recently unveiled their first attempt to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, it became obvious the leadership was more focused on repackaging and rewriting than repealing and replacing. Certainly, some changes were suggested that would have boded well for businesses and individuals. While the individual and business mandates would remain a part of the law, … [Read more...] about ‘Obamacare Lite’ Is Not the Free-Market Solution We Were Promised