Campaign to feature stories and personalities of Nevada, website enhancements, mobile application and increased social media engagement CARSON CITY — Following approval by the Nevada Commission on Tourism, TravelNevada (Nevada Division of Tourism) released plans for its Fall/Winter integrated marketing campaign. Through a variety of enhanced public relations, social and … [Read more...] about TravelNevada Reveals New Integrated Marketing Campaign
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Brian Fike Named Vice President of Investment Services for Colliers International – Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Mike Mixer, executive managing director of Colliers International – Las Vegas, announced the company has hired Brian Fike as vice president of investment services. As vice president, Fike exclusively represents buyers, sellers, tenants and developers of net-leased investments. Fike has more than 28 years of experience in the real estate industry and has closed a … [Read more...] about Brian Fike Named Vice President of Investment Services for Colliers International – Las Vegas
PT’s Entertainment Group Unveils First-in-Class Rewards Mobile App for Tavern Guests
Mobile app allows PT’s, Sierra Gold and Sean Patrick’s guests the ability to activate customized offers and exclusive rewards on the go LAS VEGAS – PT’s Entertainment Group (PTEG), a division of Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN) and the largest traditional tavern operator in Nevada, has launched a mobile app that complements its award-winning tavern experience with … [Read more...] about PT’s Entertainment Group Unveils First-in-Class Rewards Mobile App for Tavern Guests
Shackling Children in Court Now Banned in Nevada
The NCJFCJ resolution states shackling is contrary to the goals of juvenile justice Reno – A new bill, passed in June by Governor Brian Sandoval, will take effect that puts an end to the practice of shackling children appearing in court in the state of Nevada. The bill means that Nevada will join D.C. and 22 other states that have ended the practice either by law, rule or … [Read more...] about Shackling Children in Court Now Banned in Nevada
2015 Reno and Las Vegas Hemophilia Walks Raise Record Funds!
LAS VEGAS - Walkers and runners in Reno and Las Vegas in September raised a record amount of donations for the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation, surpassing last year’s record amount. More than $61,000 was raised through the efforts of walk participants and supporters for Nevada’s only nonprofit organization advocating on behalf of the inherited bleeding … [Read more...] about 2015 Reno and Las Vegas Hemophilia Walks Raise Record Funds!
Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium Extends Contract with Smart City Networks
LAS VEGAS – Mark Haley, president of Smart City Networks, the nation’s largest provider of event telecommunications and technology services for the conventions industry, announced that the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium (ICCLOS) in Indianapolis has extended its partnership with the company for an additional 10 years. The new contract will allow Smart City to … [Read more...] about Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium Extends Contract with Smart City Networks
Nevada’s School Voucher Program Apparently Too Much of a Good Thing
When SB 302, commonly known as the Nevada School Voucher Program, was passed earlier this year by the Nevada legislature, it was widely praised as a step in the right direction for Nevada’s oft criticized education system. Allowing parents greater freedom of choice and students opportunities with private schools can only be positive for a state that, for a multitude of reasons, … [Read more...] about Nevada’s School Voucher Program Apparently Too Much of a Good Thing
Minority Owned Challenges & Successes
The backbone of the U.S. economy has traditionally been composed of millions of small businesses that are owned and managed by entrepreneurs who savor being their own boss. As the economy inches its way to recovery, that same hard scrabble independence remains a driving force behind numbers that indicate some sectors of the financial world might be getting better all across the … [Read more...] about Minority Owned Challenges & Successes
NAIOP Strong
By relying on the strong foundation formed by its members, and finding new ways to serve those members, NAIOP Southern Nevada has come out of the economic downturn stronger than ever. The premier association for commercial real estate professionals, NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, offers educational and networking opportunities, and also serves as … [Read more...] about NAIOP Strong
Industry Focus: Education
With new legislation affecting Nevada’s educational system, leaders in the industry are adjusting to new funding, accountability measures and changing demographics. All agree that new efforts must be put in place to raise awareness of the value of quality education, as well as the state’s academic improvements. Recently, these leaders met at the Las Vegas offices of City … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Export-Import Bank: Driving Economic Growth in the Private Sector
There is a perpetual debate in Congress over how to grow the economy. While everyone agrees that we need to grow the private sector, a small but increasingly powerful group in Congress is saying that the government has no role in promoting economic development. The majority of Democrats and Republicans however agree that Congress should level the playing field to help small … [Read more...] about Export-Import Bank: Driving Economic Growth in the Private Sector
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Cultivating a New Industry in Nevada
Seeking to benefit from the anticipated, widespread commercial use of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) nationwide, Nevadans have been working diligently to cultivate an industry around this type of aircraft. Integration of unmanned aerial vehicles into the U.S. would create more than 100,000 jobs and have an economic impact of $82 billion nationally by 2025, estimated the … [Read more...] about Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Cultivating a New Industry in Nevada
The Issue of Land: A Key Discussion for Nevada’s Future
As Presidential candidates make their way to Nevada, the economy will undoubtedly be among their talking points, and in the West, the future of the economy has much to do with land. The issue of land ownership is perhaps nowhere more important than in Nevada, which is overwhelmingly hogtied by the federal government. Holding title to over 81 percent of Nevada land, the … [Read more...] about The Issue of Land: A Key Discussion for Nevada’s Future
Red Report: October 2015
E Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 4750 N. Lamb Blvd., 89115 BUYER Bixby Land Company SELLER Pamida Realty, LLC DETAILS 180,000 SF; $15.1 million APN 140-05-111-005 SELLER’S REP Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 3045 N. Lamb Blvd., 89115 BUYER Robbie Auto, Inc. SELLER Talmer West Bank DETAILS 10,646 SF; $970,000 APN … [Read more...] about Red Report: October 2015
Commercial Retail Summary: Second Quarter 2015
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley Anchored Retail vacancy rate remained unchanged at 11.9 percent in the second quarter. At the end of Q2, vacancy rates ranged from 9.2 percent in Power Centers to 13.2 percent in Neighborhood Centers. The second quarter ends two consecutive quarters of increasing vacancy rates. With the retail market near the 10 percent stabilized rate and … [Read more...] about Commercial Retail Summary: Second Quarter 2015