What happens when the “public square” is guarded by gatekeepers eager to censor anything they view as inappropriate political speech? That’s a question many conservative and libertarian activists are now asking, as “progressive” social-media companies accelerate their crusade against anything that gets labeled as hate speech, online bullying and fake news. At its outset, … [Read more...] about Free Speech? Social Media and its Gatekeepers
Nevada business
Movers & Shakers: Ann Silver
Chief Executive Officer Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce (99 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Chamber | Hails from: New York, New York | 1 year, 7 months with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno, NV What was your first job? [I was a] camp Counselor at Rye Recreation Center. I had a group of 30 eight year olds. Who in your life has been instrumental to your … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Ann Silver
Small Business Fraud: Detection and Prevention
Has your business been victimized by fraud? If not, it very likely will be. If you answered yes, you already know it could very well happen again. In a study done by international accounting firm, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, 38 percent of all US firms suffered economic loss as a result of fraud in 2016 alone, and that of course is just what was detected. Most fraud goes undetected … [Read more...] about Small Business Fraud: Detection and Prevention
Industrial Summary: Second Quarter 2018
Northern Nevada By CBRE Reno The Northern Nevada industrial market continues to demonstrate strength and resiliency. Despite a slow start to the year that recorded just over 70,000 square feet of net absorption, Q2 2018 leasing activity was robust with 1.8 million square feet of net absorption and 2.5 million square feet of gross absorption. The remainder of the year is … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Second Quarter 2018
Red Report: August 2018
E Sale, Office Address 302 & 304 Carson Ave., 89101 Buyer Drock 3rd Street LLC Seller Highbrook Investors Details 161,924 SF; $39.7 million APN 139-34-210-066 Seller Rep Kevin Shannon and Brunson Howard of Newmark Knight Frank Capital Markets Sale, Retail Address 1700 & 1710 Sahara Ave., 89104 Buyer Marks Garage One LLC Seller Jay Kim Details 35,440 SF; … [Read more...] about Red Report: August 2018
Business Indicators: August 2018
The “third” estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2018 expanded at a 2.0 percent annualized rate, revised down from the second estimate of 2.2 percent. The downward revisions mainly reflected smaller-than-expected private inventory investment and personal consumption expenditure. U.S. nonfarm employment continued its surprising gain by … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: August 2018
Grand Opening of Blinders Burgers & Brunch, New Vegan Restaurant
Blinders Burgers & Brunch, a new 100% plant-based restaurant, opened in the Northwest Las Vegas (6410 N. Durango). Blinders uses non-GMO, all-natural and local ingredients and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner daily. To celebrate the grand opening, they offered free impossible burgers and sandwiches to the first 100 guests. Owner, Shantell Connor, created the … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Blinders Burgers & Brunch, New Vegan Restaurant
Nevada State Bank Names Southern Nevada Branch Managers
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank is pleased to announce the naming of several Southern Nevada branch managers. Sunshine Mercado has transitioned to branch manager at Sunset; she was previously the Lake Mead branch manager. She has nearly 17 years of banking experience, having worked in various positions throughout her branch. Mercado started her banking career with Nevada State … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Names Southern Nevada Branch Managers
Bok Bok Chicken Offers Free Food as It Opens Its First Location in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Bok Bok Chicken is celebrating the opening of its first restaurant in Las Vegas on Aug. 11 by offering customers free food and by supporting local charity Project 150. The owners of Bok Bok Chicken are inviting everyone to enjoy their Mediterranean flavors, served fresh in a welcoming environment, free of charge while supplies last from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and … [Read more...] about Bok Bok Chicken Offers Free Food as It Opens Its First Location in Las Vegas
Mariah Fineman Named 2018 “Power In Presence” Honoree By Deluxe Version Magazine
The woman behind a quest to refresh, hydrate and educate with nutrient infused water is recognized for her influence in bringing true health hydration to a city where extreme conditions can now be quenched with nutritional benefits every time you idrink The Power In Presence event by Deluxe Version is a masterful celebration of recognizing local leaders who are contributing … [Read more...] about Mariah Fineman Named 2018 “Power In Presence” Honoree By Deluxe Version Magazine
Park Lane Associates Announces Partnership with Lyon Living
Park Lane, the master-planned community on the corner of Plumb Lane and South Virginia Streets, announced a partnership with Lyon Living, a company that has created highly innovative multi-family and mixed-use projects in California, Colorado, Georgia and Florida. “Park Lane is all about the benefits of living and working in a neighborhood that spotlights the best of urban … [Read more...] about Park Lane Associates Announces Partnership with Lyon Living
Hope and Help for the Aching Back
Las Vegas – An exciting chiropractic technique called Chiropractic BioPhysics can permanently fix neck and lower back pain and relieve many of the symptoms that come with it. The medical term for pain from degenerative conditions of the spine is spondylosis. Most often, the term refers to osteoarthritis of the spine, but it is also commonly used to describe other types of … [Read more...] about Hope and Help for the Aching Back
Brett Valdez Joins Nevada State Bank as Vice President, Corporate Banking Relationship Manger
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank has named Brett Valdez vice president and corporate banking relationship manager, where he is responsible for growing the bank’s business relationships in the corporate banking sector in the Las Vegas region. Valdez has more than eight years of experience in portfolio management, credit analysis, financial analysis, leadership and commercial … [Read more...] about Brett Valdez Joins Nevada State Bank as Vice President, Corporate Banking Relationship Manger
Candice Shaffer Gets Real with Vegas by Launching a New Magazine-Real Vegas
A Source Where Local Influencers are Inspiring Local Support Las Vegas –Candice Shaffer, Las Vegas native and a former celebrated Publisher is proud to announce the launch of an all new innovative and fresh Las Vegas publication to the community. The anticipated print release date is set for October 1st, 2018 and will include a content cover in tribute to the first … [Read more...] about Candice Shaffer Gets Real with Vegas by Launching a New Magazine-Real Vegas
First of its Kind Body Contouring Facility to Open at Tivoli Village
Las Vegas’ premier body contouring and aesthetics facility, Slim Sculpt Studios is set to open to the public, Saturday, July 28 in the Summerlin retail center, Tivoli Village. The 1700 square foot studio will offer body contouring packages geared toward consumer goals of obtaining a healthier lifestyle; and cellular regeneration facials. The name of the studio is founded … [Read more...] about First of its Kind Body Contouring Facility to Open at Tivoli Village