How pensions in Nevada are often better than paychecks Know a public employee in Nevada who is looking for a pay raise? Tell him to retire. According to a new analysis made possible by the court-ordered release of Nevada’s Public Employee Retirement System payment records, once-public employees in the Silver State are making golden pensions — so generous that their … [Read more...] about Retiring in the Lap of Taxpayer-Funded Luxury
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Jeff Ehret: The PENTA Building Group
President and CEO Las Vegas https://www.pentabldggroup.com/ How did you first get into your profession? My father was a commercial contractor. He started bringing me to work on Saturdays when I was 5 years old. He let me ride to the jobs with his laborer foreman in a dump truck. I haven’t looked back since then. If you had to choose another profession, what would it … [Read more...] about Jeff Ehret: The PENTA Building Group
Mark Estee: Reno Provisions
Owner/Chef Reno https://www.facebook.com/RenoProvisions When you were a kid, what did you want to be? I wanted to be a football player, then realized coaching was more in the cards. Then I wanted to be a drill sergeant in the Marines. But, that would require me to join the Marines and, back then, I was not the most dedicated person. This one is odd, I also wanted to be a … [Read more...] about Mark Estee: Reno Provisions
David Marlon: Solutions Recovery, Inc.
President Las Vegas https://www.solutions-recovery.com/ How did you first get into your profession? After years of working at Health Plan of Nevada, I saw a need in my community for addiction recovery sources and knew that my calling was to help people struggling with substance abuse and addiction. What do you want your legacy to be? Substance abuse is the biggest … [Read more...] about David Marlon: Solutions Recovery, Inc.
Red Report: February 2015
E Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 3068-3076 Fremont St., 89104 BUYER Caliente NV, LLC SELLER Heitkotter Family LP DETAILS 19,810 SF; $999,000 APN 162-01-701-003 REP (both) Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Sale, Industrial ADDRESS 2512 Abels Ln., 89115 BUYER Torrent Holding Inc. SELLER Abels Lane LLC DETAILS 11,000 SF; $650,000 APN … [Read more...] about Red Report: February 2015
Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas industrial market vacancy rate fell to 8.0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014. The vacancy rate is down 3.6 percentage points from a year ago. Industrial vacancies have been in the single digits for three consecutive quarters with annual declines reported for 12 consecutive quarters. In addition, the vacancy rate has declined 9.0 percentage … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Fourth Quarter
Business Indicators: February 2015
The “third” estimate for third quarter 2014 shows U.S. real gross domestic product increasing at an annualized rate of 5 percent, higher than the 3.9 percent growth initially reported. In the revision, personal consumption expenditures and nonresidential fixed investment increased more than previously estimated. Residential investment, net exports, federal government spending, … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: February 2015
Are You Optimistic That Our Legislators Will Work Together This Session?
“I am optimistic they will come together. Once the session commences, the realization usually sets in, that they were elected to do the people’s business and most understand that involves compromise.” Carole Vilardo | President, Nevada Taxpayers Association - “With internal leadership struggles appearing to now be behind us, policymakers can now get down to business and … [Read more...] about Are You Optimistic That Our Legislators Will Work Together This Session?
Rob Gaedtke Named CEO of KPS3; Stephanie Kruse to Remain President and Chairperson of the Board
RENO, Nev. — Rob Gaedtke has been named CEO of KPS3, a marketing and technology company based in Reno, Nev. with a satellite office in Las Vegas. Stephanie Kruse, the company’s founder, will remain president and chairperson of the board. “Rob has consistently shown exceptional leadership and vision, as well as excellent operational and financial management,” said Kruse. “He … [Read more...] about Rob Gaedtke Named CEO of KPS3; Stephanie Kruse to Remain President and Chairperson of the Board
McDonald Carano Wilson Announces New Associate
RENO, Nevada – McDonald Carano Wilson LLP Managing Partner John Frankovich announced that Chandeni Sendall has recently joined the firm as an associate. Sendall received her Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and received a Master of Science degree in economics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and … [Read more...] about McDonald Carano Wilson Announces New Associate
Three Southern Nevada Players Selected to Play in Prestigious McDonald’s All American Games in Chicago
LAS VEGAS – Chase Jeter and Stephen Zimmerman of Bishop Gorman High School as well as Allonzo Trier of Findlay Prep have joined the ranks of high school basketball’s elite as they were selected to the 2015 McDonald's All American Boys West team. The selection was announced during a Jan. 28 Selection Show on ESPNU. Final Team rosters can be viewed at www.mcdaag.com. The 38th … [Read more...] about Three Southern Nevada Players Selected to Play in Prestigious McDonald’s All American Games in Chicago
Colliers Finalizes Lease of Industrial Property to Southwestern Construction Company
LAS VEGAS – Colliers International – Las Vegas announced the finalization a lease to Southwestern Construction Company. The approximately 2,827-square-foot industrial property is located at 4210 N. Lamb Blvd., Unit 135 in Las Vegas. The transaction amount was $33,914. Dean Willmore, SIOR of Colliers International represented both the lessee and the lessor, 4240 Lamb Holdings … [Read more...] about Colliers Finalizes Lease of Industrial Property to Southwestern Construction Company
Colliers Finalizes Lease of 1,900-Square-Foot Office Property
LAS VEGAS – Colliers International – Las Vegas announced the finalization a sub-lease to M&D Automoto LLC. The approximately 1,900-square-foot office property is located at 5525 S. Polaris Ave., Suite E in Las Vegas. The transaction amount was $34,799. Dean Willmore, SIOR of Colliers International represented both the lessee and the lessor, Breslin Builders. About … [Read more...] about Colliers Finalizes Lease of 1,900-Square-Foot Office Property
Colliers Finalizes Lease of 1.03-acre Land Property
LAS VEGAS – Colliers International – Las Vegas announced the finalization a lease to M&D Automoto LLC. The approximately 1.03-acre land property is located at 5575 S. Polaris Ave. in Las Vegas. The transaction amount was $166,059. Dean Willmore, SIOR of Colliers International represented both the lessee and the lessor, Four Way Associates LLC. About Colliers … [Read more...] about Colliers Finalizes Lease of 1.03-acre Land Property
DaVita HealthCare Partners’ VillageHealth and Humana Team Up To Create Humana Kidney Care
LAS VEGAS — VillageHealth, the integrated kidney care division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (NYSE: DVA), and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced that they are joining forces to create a special needs plan (SNP) for Medicare beneficiaries with end stage renal disease (ESRD). The program, called Humana Kidney Care, will specifically target ESRD patients in Las Vegas The … [Read more...] about DaVita HealthCare Partners’ VillageHealth and Humana Team Up To Create Humana Kidney Care