Medical education in Nevada is growing and is poised for significant expansion. Collectively, the current and proposed changes will eventually go far in reversing the state’s shortages of medical students, physician residency programs, doctors and nurses. “Everything is about everybody getting bigger, everybody getting successful,” said Dr. Thomas Schwenk, dean of the … [Read more...] about Medical Education: Preparing for the Future of Healthcare in Nevada
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Game Changers: Economic Development in Nevada
Nothing paints a clearer picture of the results of economic development than the Silver State. Nevada has transitioned from a state with the highest unemployment rates in the country to a state welcoming Tesla to its economy, breaking ground on a 12,000-home master planned community, launching one of the first-of-its-kind interactive medical communities with Union Village and … [Read more...] about Game Changers: Economic Development in Nevada
The Retail Market: Recovering with Measured Expectations
With a New Year upon us, real estate brokers and developers are dampening their expectations for the retail market in Nevada over the next couple of months and for the rest of 2015. Nevertheless, all of them see positive trends for the market and some reason to remain optimistic. “We are clearly in a recovery,” said Brendan Keating, principal with The Equity Group in Las … [Read more...] about The Retail Market: Recovering with Measured Expectations
Monitoring Employees’ Computer Use in the Age of Encryption
The right to monitor the performance of an employee by monitoring computer use is recognized by most courts when the employer is a private, as opposed to a governmental, employer. Indeed, in some instances the right to monitor becomes a duty to monitor. Thus, an employer who receives a complaint of sexual harassment and fails to investigate may be liable for the harassing … [Read more...] about Monitoring Employees’ Computer Use in the Age of Encryption
Around the State: January 2015
Cox Activates 500 Wi-Fi Hotspots in Las Vegas Cox Las Vegas has launched the first of 500 hotspots that have been installed around the Las Vegas Valley. The launch came on the heels of a ribbon-cutting for a Henderson Cox Solutions store. The Las Vegas hotspots are part of a 300,000 nationwide hotspot network being offered by the communications company through a collaboration … [Read more...] about Around the State: January 2015
Retail Summary: Third Quarter 2014
Southern Nevada In the third quarter of 2014, the Las Vegas retail market reported a vacancy rate of 9.1 percent. The latest period represents a decline of 0.1 percentage point compared to the prior quarter (Q2 2014). Compared to a year ago (Q3 2013), the retail vacancy rate has declined 0.3 percentage points. Anchored retail space has now reported annual declines in vacancy … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: Third Quarter 2014
Business Indicators: January 2015
The “second” estimate for third quarter 2014 shows U.S. real gross domestic product increasing at an annualized rate of 3.9 percent, higher than the 3.5 percent growth initially reported. In the revision, personal consumption expenditures and nonresidential fixed investment increased more than previously estimated, while private inventory investment decreased less. Residential … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: January 2015
What Are Your Hopes for the New Year?
“My resolution is to lose the same 5 pounds I resolved to lose last year.” Terry Fator | Headliner, The Mirage - - “My hope is that we can engage philanthropists, individuals and business leaders to join our mission in providing opportunity and choices for our students. Every adult has the power to make a difference in a child’s life.” Sonia J. McTaggart-Anderson | … [Read more...] about What Are Your Hopes for the New Year?
“Giving Gene” Alive in Las Vegas and Beyond
Focus Financial Partners|UBS Financial Services Inc. Reports that Recovery Has Helped Charitable Giving in Valley LAS VEGAS — UBS Wealth Management Americas https://www.ubs.com/us/en/wealth.html released its quarterly UBS Investor Watch report in November of 2014, “Doing Well At Doing Good,” which explores wealthy investors’ giving habits. The study found that despite the … [Read more...] about “Giving Gene” Alive in Las Vegas and Beyond
Enjoy the Ride: Nevada’s Luxury Car Business
Nevada’s luxury car business dipped during the recession but rebounded fairly quickly, coming back strong. After all, given the demographics of luxury car buyers, the customer base has a bit more resilience and disposable income than other car buying populations. “Business is good and demand is high,” said Don Hamrick, general manager, Chapman Las Vegas Dodge Chrysler Jeep … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Ride: Nevada’s Luxury Car Business
The Office Market: Slow and Steady into the Future
As a mixture of economic indicators appear to show the recession in our rear view mirrors, movers and shakers in Southern Nevada’s office market are cautiously planning ahead for slow and modest growth in the coming months. “The trending is moderate growth overall due to a bettering economy,” says Lance Bradford, founder of Stable Development in Las Vegas. “There are … [Read more...] about The Office Market: Slow and Steady into the Future
Helping Nevada Schools: Holistic Approaches to Tough Problems
We in business rarely have any particular expertise as educators, but many of us know that something must be done to help our challenged schools. Governor Sandoval has declared the state’s leading challenge is our unacceptably low high school graduation rate. So how does a company that wants to help Nevada schools and students get involved in a way that brings real … [Read more...] about Helping Nevada Schools: Holistic Approaches to Tough Problems
Around the State: December 2014
Board of Regents Announce UNLV President Nevada’s Board of Regents have announced their selection for the next president of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as Dr. Len Jessop. Replacing Neal Smatresk who was appointed in 2009, Dr. Jessop was selected after a national search and is currently the dean of the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. Dr. Jessop … [Read more...] about Around the State: December 2014
Medicaid Expansion Pressures Nevada’s Poor, Doctors, State Budget
Addition of 281,000 to state dole creating long waits for doctor openings Last year, almost 25,000 Nevadans found their health plans canceled, thanks to the so-called Affordable Care Act. The ACA also caused a dramatic increase in the price of individual insurance plans — with Nevada having the largest premium increases in the entire country, according to a national study … [Read more...] about Medicaid Expansion Pressures Nevada’s Poor, Doctors, State Budget
Red Report: December 2014
E Project, Multi-Family ADDRESS 5625 S. Hollywood Blvd., 89142 DETAILS The Tempo Senior Apartments recently opened. Ovation Development Corporation and Accessible Space, Inc. (ASI) co-developed the 101-unit affordable senior rental development located in Sunrise Manor. The Mediterranean-style residences feature 60 one-bedroom units. The community space includes high … [Read more...] about Red Report: December 2014