LAS VEGAS – Instead of cooling down with the winter weather, the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) reported Monday that local home prices held steady through November. GLVAR reported the median price of existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada during November through its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) was $220,000, up 8.9 percent from $202,000 one … [Read more...] about GLVAR Reports Local Home Prices Buck Cooling Trend and Hold Steady
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Nevada Association of REALTORS Hires Former Sparks Tribune Editor Dan Eckles
Reno – The Nevada Association of REALTORS (NVAR) has hired Dan Eckles, a former managing editor of the Sparks Tribune, as its communications, marketing and publishing specialist. Eckles, a longtime resident of Northern Nevada, previously worked as a community liaison for the Washoe County School District and its Board of Trustees. Before that, he worked as the sports editor … [Read more...] about Nevada Association of REALTORS Hires Former Sparks Tribune Editor Dan Eckles
Gatski Commercial Now Managing Longford Shoppes at Southern Hills
Gatski Commercial is proud to announce Longford Shoppes at Southern Hills as its newest management account. This beautiful 42,000-square-foot neighborhood retail center is located at 6525 S. Fort Apache Rd., in Las Vegas, NV. Longford Shoppes is home to both national and local tenants, including Dairy Queen, Title Max, Subway, Carmine’s Pizza, Southern Hills Animal Hospital, … [Read more...] about Gatski Commercial Now Managing Longford Shoppes at Southern Hills
Hilton Lake Las Vegas Presents “Norway’s Got Talent” Finalist Bogdan Ota in Free Show: European piano sensation to perform on Dec. 13
One of Europe's most talented musicians, pianists and composers will be featured during a free concert at 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13 at the events center at Lake Las Vegas. Bogdan Ota, a “Norway’s Got Talent” finalist, will be accompanied by the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Geoff Neuman, as he performs his Revelations show that will take the audience through history, … [Read more...] about Hilton Lake Las Vegas Presents “Norway’s Got Talent” Finalist Bogdan Ota in Free Show: European piano sensation to perform on Dec. 13
Nevada State Bank Donated Nearly 5,000 Non-Perishable Food Items to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission
LAS VEGAS – Just in time for the holidays, Nevada State Bank donated 4,850 non-perishable food items, or 11 barrels, to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. The donation is the result of contributions from bank colleagues and the community. “The Las Vegas Rescue Mission has such a great impact on our community and Nevada State Bank is proud of our long-time partnership,” said Craig … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Donated Nearly 5,000 Non-Perishable Food Items to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Las Vegas Law Firm Changes Name To Maupin • Naylor • Braster
Naylor & Braster, Attorneys at Law, has changed its firm name to Maupin • Naylor • Braster. The firm focuses its legal practices in commercial litigation, construction law, appellate law and alternative dispute resolution. It is managed by long-time Las Vegas attorneys John Naylor and Jennifer Braster, with the Honorable A. William Maupin. Naylor and Braster founded the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Law Firm Changes Name To Maupin • Naylor • Braster
Giant iTab arrives at The International School of Hospitality
LAS VEGAS – The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) has installed its latest example of cutting-edge technology for special events and meetings students – the Giant iTab – an oversized interactive touchscreen intended to increase digital engagement and keep students on top of trends in the industry and at TISOH. “When we teach our students about successful meetings, … [Read more...] about Giant iTab arrives at The International School of Hospitality
Giving Back
Corporate giving is not static and unchanging, but rather an evolving process dependent on economic realities for companies that choose to give back to the communities in which they’re doing business. “It’s a concept of partnership,” said Michael Brown, executive director and vice president of corporate affairs, Barrick North America. “We’re in the mining business, but we’re … [Read more...] about Giving Back
Workforce Issues
As Nevada claims the distinction of having the highest private sector job growth in the country, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), decision makers are focusing on how the Silver State can best respond to workforce needs in an ever changing and diverse economy. “The economy is diversifying based on the economic development … [Read more...] about Workforce Issues
Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate in Nevada is recovering from a tough recession. Brokers agree that the industry has improved, but some markets are clearly bouncing back more quickly than others. Recently, commercial real estate experts met at the Las Vegas Law Offices of Snell & Wilmer to discuss the factors affecting the overall health of the industry in the Silver State. Connie … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate
Congress Can Minimize Damage of President’s Deal with Iran
Passions about the President’s deal with Iran run high for Nevadans and those across our country. Since the deal was announced in July 2015, hundreds of Nevadans wrote me letters, called my offices, and spoke with me face-to-face, urging me and my colleagues to reject the deal. Like the majority of Nevadans, I oppose the President’s nuclear agreement with Iran and was … [Read more...] about Congress Can Minimize Damage of President’s Deal with Iran
Protecting Your Business
Whether dealing with intangible threats from a murky cyber world or those closer to home such as litigious employees, business owners need to be protected on a myriad of fronts. While many threats that businesses face today are not new, there is a growing faction of creative criminals looking to attack companies through electronic vulnerabilities. As part of the Business First … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Business
Around the State: December 2015
Republic Services Opens Largest Residential Recycling Center in North America Republic Services, Inc. has recently opened a new residential recycling center that is both the largest and smartest of its kind. The center is capable of processing two million pounds of material per day or 70 tons per hour and is expected to double recycling capacity in Southern Nevada. The … [Read more...] about Around the State: December 2015
Cultural shifts: Changes to Nevada’s workplaces
With a continually changing workforce, employers and managers can’t ignore that multigenerational and multicultural workforces are the norm. This mindset will help prepare businesses to be successful through 2020 and beyond. The first question every employer will want to ask themselves when it comes to their business is, “How are we preparing for a generationally and … [Read more...] about Cultural shifts: Changes to Nevada’s workplaces
Telecom Technology Advances Transform How Nevada Does Business
A Southern Nevada-based radiology practice of more than 60 physicians with numerous offices uses a custom-designed network linking all locations, including the physicians’ homes, in order to read films there any time of the day or night when on call. The technical arrangement demands an ultra high-speed connection. Cox Communications, a broadband communications and … [Read more...] about Telecom Technology Advances Transform How Nevada Does Business