A recent cyberattack on the Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) in Colorado that shut down 90 percent of its internal controls and erased 25 years of historical data is a reminder for Nevada utility companies that bad actors are constantly targeting their infrastructure. It also comes at a time when these companies are experiencing increased demand for service as the … [Read more...] about Nevada Utilities
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Last WordWhat Advice do you Have for Someone who is New at Managing People?
Ava Lemieux Branch Manager MesquiteAmerica First Credit Union “Lead by example. Don’t expect your team to do anything you wouldn’t do yourself. Be true to your word. Follow through with promises and consequences. Always respect and value opinions.” Chuck Mohler CEOEagle Corporate Advisors “Be selfless. You are only as good as the people you manage. Value each … [Read more...] about Last Word
Rural Nevada: Independent Spirit Alive and Well
Nevada’s rural economies are microcosms of the state’s economy, each with its own characteristics, strengths and weaknesses. While the rest of the country experienced the economic downturn, several of Nevada’s northeastern rural counties barely even blinked. As the economy dove and gold prices rose, mining counties like Elko are just now catching their breath as rapid growth … [Read more...] about Rural Nevada: Independent Spirit Alive and Well
Taxpayers Don’t Prevail: Nevada’s prevailing wage law benefits narrow groups at public expense
Imagine you’re a plumber living in Mesquite. For most jobs, you’d probably earn as much as a plumber living in nearby St. George, Utah — $19.67 per hour, on average, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor. If you can get work on a public works project financed by Clark County or the State of Nevada in your hometown, however, your employer would be required to … [Read more...] about Taxpayers Don’t Prevail: Nevada’s prevailing wage law benefits narrow groups at public expense
Rural Nevada: Micro-Economies in a Macro State
While Nevada is one of the hardest hit states and still battling its way back from the recent great recession, the Nevada economy is made up of micro-economies. The state as a whole saw 13.2 percent unemployment in March, but the rate varies by county. At first glance, it might be assumed that Nevada’s rural communities are struggling harder than the metro areas, that’s not … [Read more...] about Rural Nevada: Micro-Economies in a Macro State