In order to help meet the ongoing need for access to health services in the Las Vegas community, Southwest Medical has added 10 new providers, who join 350 local health care providers in 22 medical health care centers across Southern Nevada. Dr. Brent Devera joins Southwest Medical’s Nellis Health Center (540 N. Nellis Blvd.) and specializes in primary care. Devera completed … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Announces 10 New Providers
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TISOH Executive Director Tim Lam Inducted to Nevada Restaurant Association Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS – Timothy M. Lam, executive director of The International School of Hospitality, has been inducted to the Nevada Restaurant Association Board of Directors. The induction ceremony took place Jan. 27, during the association’s 33rd Annual Meeting of the Members at the Wynn Las Vegas. This event included the installation of new executive officers and recognized … [Read more...] about TISOH Executive Director Tim Lam Inducted to Nevada Restaurant Association Board of Directors
Nevada State Bank Names Tyler Griggs, Shannon Maze and Carmen Rosales Branch Managers
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank has named Tyler Griggs, Shannon Maze and Carmen Rosales as branch managers in Southern Nevada. They will oversee the branch staff, client services and banking operations for their respective branches. Griggs will manage the Tropicana and Nellis branch of Nevada State Bank located at 4970 E. Tropicana Avenue. He has more than 10 years of banking … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Names Tyler Griggs, Shannon Maze and Carmen Rosales Branch Managers
A Boon to Nevada’s Economy: Tourism Growth
A bright spot in Nevada’s economy, the tourism industry, has grown over the past few years and is a driving force behind Nevada’s comeback. In fact, the industry has grown to the point that Elko outgrew its convention center and Las Vegas plans to expand its facility. This hospitality/leisure sector accounted for 28.1 percent of the state’s total employment at the end of … [Read more...] about A Boon to Nevada’s Economy: Tourism Growth
Banking On Nevada: An Industry Still in Recovery
Nevada’s banking industry, which was hit hard during the recession, continues to see challenges today. Some bankers believe post-financial crisis regulations, rising interest rates and the popularity of mobile banking and other technology will continue to change their industry. Others believe China’s economic slowdown, Saudi Arabia’s worsening relations with Iran and an … [Read more...] about Banking On Nevada: An Industry Still in Recovery
Industry Focus: Utilities
With Nevada recovering from the recession, utility companies are finally beginning to invest in capital improvements, technology and expansion. Although the outlook is positive, progress can be slow due to changing regulations in the Silver State. However, rates remain competitive and conservation efforts prove to be strong. Recently, utility experts met at the Las Vegas office … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Utilities
Movers & Shakers: Mike Crowell
President and CEO National Championship Air Races (52 years in NV) “If you can take the emotion out of a decision you can make the right decision.” Type of Business: Special Events | Hails from: Columbus, Georgia | 1 year with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno How did you first get into your profession? My career in the soft drink industry started with a visit to a … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Mike Crowell
Around the State: February 2016
University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Ranks Among Best in Nation The U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business at 31st out of 163 schools in the nation for having the best online MBA program. The ranking evaluated schools based solely on data related to distance education MBA programs. The College of Business’ … [Read more...] about Around the State: February 2016
Clark County Bar Association
Every lawyer who wants to hang out a shingle or join a firm and practice law in Nevada has to pass the Nevada Bar. However, membership in Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) is voluntary for the approximately 1,700 Southern Nevada lawyers who make up the current roster. The organization offers a variety of benefits to members, from social to professional, charitable service … [Read more...] about Clark County Bar Association
Good or Bad Financial Times, Government Just Keeps Growing
Many government workers are probably wondering what all the fuss is about when they think back to the “great recession.” Sure, home values dropped and things seemed to slow down a bit, but it wasn’t really that bad, right? Well, not for them. It’s no secret that government employees enjoy considerably more job security than their private-sector counterparts, but the … [Read more...] about Good or Bad Financial Times, Government Just Keeps Growing
Welcome to Nevada: February 2016
Deceuninck North America A global organization specializing in PVC window and door systems and composites for the building industry, Deceuninck North America, broke ground on a new plant in Fernley last year. The plant is expected to open in the second quarter of 2016 and includes 150,000 square feet of extrusion, manufacturing, support, warehose and office space. Deceuninck … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: February 2016
Developers: New Projects Signal Improved Markets
As the welcome sights and sounds of industrial construction continue to pop up all around the Silver State, business decision makers agree that economic good times are coming back. With 200 million square feet of development sprinkled around the U.S., Europe and Canada, developers at Panattoni Development Company, Inc. are happy to have stuck with in Nevada for 17 … [Read more...] about Developers: New Projects Signal Improved Markets
Red Report: February 2016
E Project, Hotel ADDRESS 1 S. Main St., 89101 CONTRACTOR OF RECORD Breslin Builders DETAILS The Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas has begun an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation to its rooftop pool including resurfacing and maintenance to the 70 SF pool deck. The new rooftop pool is slated to reopen this summer. Sale, Multi-Family ADDRESS 2895 E. … [Read more...] about Red Report: February 2016
Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2015
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley’s overall industrial vacancy rate in Q4, 2015 was 4.7 percent, a rise of 0.3 points, from 4.4 percent in Q3, 2015. Q4’s increase was the first quarter that the vacancy rose in three years. Additionally, between November 2014 and November 2015, the number of industrial-space using jobs in the Valley jumped by 6.9 percent. The strong growth … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter 2015
Business Indicators: February 2016
The third estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2015 reports a 2.0 percent annualized growth rate, revised down from the 2.1 percent rate for the second estimate. Strong consumer spending still remained a main contributor to U.S. economic growth in the third quarter. The continuing Chinese economic slowdown disrupted the U.S. stock market … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: February 2016