Governor Sandoval, in late April this year, filed an emergency regulation to provide relief for Nevada teachers who are in jeopardy of losing their jobs by failing to complete a state-mandated course. The regulation indicates that, “affected employees will have two more years to fulfill the requirement,” according to a Las Vegas Review-Journal article. What message is he and … [Read more...] about The Dumbing Down of Our Education System – Governor Sandoval Leads the Way in Nevada
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Legal Elite 2018: The Silver State’s Top Attorneys
Now in its eleventh iteration, Legal Elite presents Nevada’s top attorneys as chosen by their peers. This annual list showcases the attorneys the legal industry has named as the best of the best. Polling for Legal Elite 2018 began at the end of February and nearly 6,000 nominations were submitted by licensed attorneys in Nevada. Each submission then went through an extensive … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2018: The Silver State’s Top Attorneys
The Business of Art: Nevada’s Cultural Scene
Twenty years ago, Nevada’s arts and culture sector was not a huge economic driver. Organizations were forming. Audiences were being sought. “There’s a group of us in this community, and in Reno, too, who all started out on the ground level, and there’s been this evolution of arts and culture [in the state],” explained Jeri Crawford, president and CEO of the Las Vegas … [Read more...] about The Business of Art: Nevada’s Cultural Scene
Industry Focus: Architects & Engineers
Architects and engineers are, oftentimes, the middle man for cities and developers. This central position brings with it a host of benefits as well as it’s share of challenges. Recently, executives representing architects and engineers in Nevada sat down at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss their position in commercial real estate development and the future … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Architects & Engineers
Ole! The Business of Soccer in Nevada
Llamas are a quintessential piece of the Las Vegas Lights Football Club (LVFC). However odd that might sound, two live llamas, Dolly and Dotty, are a staple at LVFC games and events and embody the spirit the management wants to bring to Las Vegas with soccer. Likewise, a smiley face waits on the inside of their jerseys for when a player scores and flips it over his head to … [Read more...] about Ole! The Business of Soccer in Nevada
Around the State: June 2018
Investments for the State of Nevada Post Strong Returns According to the state treasurer, investment returns for the state’s general portfolio have quadrupled since 2015. In addition, the local government investment pool (LGIP) returns are up nearly 20 times as much as they were in fiscal year 2015. As of the end of March, the general portfolio returned nearly $24 million to … [Read more...] about Around the State: June 2018
Cybersecurity Efforts: A Vital Issue for Business
Nowadays, it seems no company is safe from a potential cybersecurity attack. The concept of a cybersecurity team makes sense for large corporations, but what about small businesses? There are some misconceptions, but in fact, small businesses should have a cybersecurity team in place as well—whether it’s a full-time employee or a contracted company. According to a study … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity Efforts: A Vital Issue for Business
Welcome to Nevada: June 2018
Cascade Financial Technology Providing pre-paid card services, consulting services, person-to-person mobile payments and call center services, Cascade Financial Technology, Corp. is expanding in Southern Nevada. The company plans to grow its Clark County facility from approximately 2,000 square feet to over 20,000 square feet in 2018. Cascade anticipates adding 64 jobs and … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: June 2018
The Teacher’s Union Civil War: Worker freedom Needed
The union infighting across Nevada and especially in Clark County shows a real need for policy changes that empower workers, not union bosses. Last month, the Clark County Education Association (CCEA) voted to separate from its parent union, the Nevada State Education Association (NSEA). The decision was made, according to CCEA, because the state union regularly fails to … [Read more...] about The Teacher’s Union Civil War: Worker freedom Needed
Movers & Shakers: Katrina Loftin
Co-Founder/Managing Partner M&A Business Advisors Type of Business: Business Brokerage & M&A Advisory Firm | Hails from: Richmond, Virginia | 1 year with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno, NV What was your first job? Working the register at the gift shop at the Ormsby House in Carson City. Who in your life has been instrumental to your success? My … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Katrina Loftin
Office Summary: First Quarter 2018
Northern Nevada By Colliers Reno The Reno office market continues to be active and thriving. However, as new deals are finalized they are leaving offices vacant resulting in stagnant statistics. The first quarter of 2018 posted negative 13,792 square feet of net absorption. The Downtown submarket started the year off with 15,215 square feet of positive absorption and the … [Read more...] about Office Summary: First Quarter 2018
Red Report: June 2018
E Lease, Retail Address 6775 E. Lake Mead Blvd., Ste. B3-B5, 89156 Tenant Fitness Factory 1, LLC Landlord Urgent Care Nevada, LLC Details 4,995 SF; $658,916 for 8 years Sublessor Rep Michael Zobrist and Nelson Tressler of Newmark Knight Frank Lease, Industrial Address 2875 N Lamb Blvd., 89115 Tenant Global Logistics & Fulfillment, LLC Landlord Prologis, … [Read more...] about Red Report: June 2018
Business Indicators: June 2018
The “advance” estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2018 rose at an annual rate of 2.3 percent, a slower pace than the previous three consecutive quarters of about 3 percent. The first quarter real GDP growth, however, exceeded the first-quarter growth in recent years. The increase in real GDP largely reflected a moderate growth in … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: June 2018
What Is a Skill You’d like to Learn?
“I have always admired the classic cars that cruise through the streets in our community. I decided this last year to refurbish a vehicle with my son. The process was rigorous, but I can’t wait to learn more.” Mike Whan, Executive Director | Hot August Nights “I’d like to master the core mindfulness skill of presence, i.e., the art of disengaging from my busy mind to shift … [Read more...] about What Is a Skill You’d like to Learn?
Henderson Chamber to Present Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop
Roadmap to Success series to host last workshop of the season June 7 HENDERSON – As part of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Roadmap to Success workshop series, Natalie Buckel of I Want My Two Dollars will present “Risky Business: Are You an Entrepreneur?" from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 7, at the Henderson Business Resource Center’s Seminar Room (in the … [Read more...] about Henderson Chamber to Present Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop