As the state bounces back from the recession, Nevada bankers agree that the outlook for their industry has improved in recent years. However, healthier industries have their own challenges such as new regulations and ambitious competition. Recently, decision-makers in the banking industry met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss these challenges to their … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers
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Businesses Needed for Scholarship Program: At No Net Cost to Firms, Donations will Improve the Lives of Students
Despite the spin from some, Nevada business people care deeply about education in Nevada and routinely donate millions towards K-12 and higher education. Unfortunately, politicians also routinely force “contributions” by raising taxes, including the largest tax hike in Nevada history during the last legislative session. For decades, business owners and employees have paid … [Read more...] about Businesses Needed for Scholarship Program: At No Net Cost to Firms, Donations will Improve the Lives of Students
Nevada’s Office Space: Positive Headway
The office space component of Nevada’s commercial real estate market faces a long recovery following the recession. Vacancy and unemployment rates were high, inventory was excessive and landlords struggled to effect leases. In addition, after the recession new construction activity and investor property acquisitions had ceased. Typically, the sector tends to be the last to … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Office Space: Positive Headway
Red Report: September 2015
E Sale, Retail ADDRESS 821 Lamb Blvd., 89110 BUYER Orexco 1031 Exchange SELLER DCR Real Estate VI Sub I, LLC DETAILS 17,606 SF; $2,250,000 APN 140-29-301-010 BUYER’S REP Carlington Miller of Realty One SELLER’S REP Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 4280 N. Pecos Rd., 89115 BUYER BAJ, LLC SELLER JJS, LLC DETAILS … [Read more...] about Red Report: September 2015
Office Summary: Second Quarter 2015
Southern Nevada Las Vegas Valley spec office vacancy rates during Q2, 2015 ranged from 16.3 percent for Class C space to 32.1 percent for Class A. The overall vacancy rate was 21.6 percent, a decline from 21.7 percent recorded in Q1, 2015. Compared to Q2, 2014, the vacancy rate is down 1.1 points from 22.7 percent. Q2’s decline in vacancy rate makes 6 quarters with an … [Read more...] about Office Summary: Second Quarter 2015
Business Indicators: September 2015
The preliminary estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2015 indicates an annualized rate increase of 2.3 percent. Recent Bureau of Economic Analysis revisions state that real GDP increased by 0.6 percent in the first quarter of 2014, higher than the negative 0.2 percent growth in the third estimate. Higher real GDP growth in the first … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: September 2015
Henderson Chamber of Commerce Names 2015-16 Board
Board took office July 1, will be sworn in Sept. 3 at State of the Chamber Address HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce has named the members of its 2015-16 executive board. The board took office July 1 and will be sworn in Thursday, Sept. 3, at the annual State of the Chamber Address. The following were named to the executive board: Tim Brooks (Emerald … [Read more...] about Henderson Chamber of Commerce Names 2015-16 Board
Las Vegas Attorney and Women’s Business Coach Form Women’s Business Council of Southern Nevada
Jennifer Braster, founding partner of Naylor & Braster Attorneys at Law, and Laura Hess, Master Certified Coach and owner of PUSH Where It’s Easy, have formed Women’s Business Council of Southern Nevada (WBC). WBC is an innovative association of professional women focused on creating strategic alliances to build and strengthen their business. “As a woman in a highly … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Attorney and Women’s Business Coach Form Women’s Business Council of Southern Nevada
GLVAR Elects New Officers, Board for 2016
LAS VEGAS – The Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) has announced the results of its annual election of officers and board members, with local REALTORS Scott Beaudry serving as 2016 president and David J. Tina serving as 2016 president-elect. GLVAR members voted from Aug. 13 through Aug. 27, electing the following officers and directors to lead Southern … [Read more...] about GLVAR Elects New Officers, Board for 2016
25th Anniversary Superhero Race and Event for Kids with Cancer: Sign up for race, walk, fun Sept. 12 at Exploration Park at Mountain’s Edge
A chance meeting between a local baseball executive and pediatric cancer patient 25 years ago set in motion the biggest local fundraiser for children with cancer and their families and the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada. Called the 25th Anniversary Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan this year to commemorate the quarter-century milestone, the race, one-mile … [Read more...] about 25th Anniversary Superhero Race and Event for Kids with Cancer: Sign up for race, walk, fun Sept. 12 at Exploration Park at Mountain’s Edge
Book by Nationally Recognized Speaker and Human Behavior Expert Dan Lier Becomes No. 1 Best-Seller
LAS VEGAS – Dan Lier, an author, human behavior expert and the most requested speaker in Las Vegas, recently became a No. 1 Best-Seller on Amazon.com in the child psychology and adolescent psychology categories with his book titled “Is Your Child Wired for Success? – The Incontestable Truth about Achievement.” After a 10-year study with a selected group of 308 business … [Read more...] about Book by Nationally Recognized Speaker and Human Behavior Expert Dan Lier Becomes No. 1 Best-Seller
Nevada Association of REALTORS Hires Former Judge Jim Van Winkle
RENO – The Nevada Association of REALTORS (NVAR) has hired longtime local attorney and former Reno Municipal Court Judge Jim Van Winkle to help NVAR members throughout the state by staffing NVAR’s legal information line. NVAR CEO Teresa McKee said the association is honored to have Van Winkle working for NVAR on a part-time basis to help Nevada REALTORS who call the legal … [Read more...] about Nevada Association of REALTORS Hires Former Judge Jim Van Winkle
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Nevada Properties Gives 49,000 Bottles of Water to Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Nevada Properties donated 49,000 bottles of water to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission this week. This is the third year the real estate firm has collected water donations from its largest Southern Nevada offices. The water is given to Las Vegas’ homeless population during the hot summer months. “We volunteer at the Mission several times a year, … [Read more...] about Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Nevada Properties Gives 49,000 Bottles of Water to Las Vegas Rescue Mission
State of the Chamber address to commemorate 70 years of success
Henderson Chamber’s annual event to focus on history, vision for the future Sept. 3 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the Chamber Address from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, in the Milan Ballroom at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, in Henderson. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and all chamber members and the public are … [Read more...] about State of the Chamber address to commemorate 70 years of success
Centennial Toyota Hosts Head-Shaving Event in Honor of Children Battling Cancer: Third Annual “Shave Off” benefits Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada
Centennial Toyota hosts the Third Annual Centennial Shave Off event on Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Young cancer patients – Dace Ash Davis, age 5, and Taylor Hammond, age 7 – will shave the head of a member of the dealership’s executive team and others as part of a company-wide fundraiser in conjunction with its support of the upcoming 25th Anniversary Superhero 5K with Chet … [Read more...] about Centennial Toyota Hosts Head-Shaving Event in Honor of Children Battling Cancer: Third Annual “Shave Off” benefits Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada