As the economy improves, Nevada’s law offices are seeing increased growth and competition across the Silver State. Although technology presents new challenges, leaders in the industry expect improvements to continue across the board. Attorneys, leading many of the state’s top law firms, recently met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss industry health and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Attorneys
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Stop Calling Higher Taxes a ‘Reform’: Property Taxes in Nevada
It’s not very often that a bad tax system actually benefits taxpayers — but that’s the case with Nevada’s property tax. Both policy experts and local governments have repeatedly called for reform to the state’s convoluted property tax structure — albeit for entirely different reasons. Many policy experts dislike the current system because it’s unnecessarily complex, and … [Read more...] about Stop Calling Higher Taxes a ‘Reform’: Property Taxes in Nevada
Welcome to Nevada: September 2017
The Anthem Companies, Inc. Anthem Companies, one of the largest publicly traded health benefit companies in the country, plans to establish a customer service facility in Las Vegas later this year. In order to serve clients in the Western part of the US, the company is leasing a 75,000 square-foot facility to house back office and customer support operations. This new location … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: September 2017
Around the State: September 2017
NHL Practice Facility Named after City National Bank City National has been named the official bank for the Vegas Golden Knights National Hockey League team. The team’s practice facility has now been named the City National Arena and the bank will be brand identified at the T-Mobile arena where the Knights will play during the regular season. City Nationals mutli-year … [Read more...] about Around the State: September 2017
Boomers…… Is Your Retirement Income Tied up in the Business You Own?
Approximately 12 million baby boomers own small businesses in America. With the oldest members of the generation turning 71 this year, retirement concerns are frequently a primary focus amongst the generational group. Retirement for business owners is different than retirement for employees who work for companies owned by others. For example, boomers who have their … [Read more...] about Boomers…… Is Your Retirement Income Tied up in the Business You Own?
Movers & Shakers: Daniel Campbell
Founder and Principal Structural Engineer Las Vegas Engineers, LLC. (30 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Consulting Structural Engineers | Hails from: Kansas City, Kansas| 30 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Henderson How did you first get into your profession? My cousin Richard Campbell, who studied architecture at Kansas State University, recommended … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Daniel Campbell
From Vision to Reality: A Look at Entitlements in Nevada
When developers set out to make a commercial real estate vision a reality, they first must get their prospective project plans approved by the jurisdictional agency in which the land falls, the city or county. This is called the entitlement process. Next is the procedure to obtain a building permit followed by construction and final approvals. All of these steps constitute the … [Read more...] about From Vision to Reality: A Look at Entitlements in Nevada
Red Report: September 2017
E Sale, Multi-Family ADDRESS 1011 N. 4th St., 89101 BUYER 1011 North 4th Street Casa Vista, LLC SELLER Casa Vista, LLC DETAILS 23 units; $52,174 per unit APN 139-27-603-003 SELLER’S REP Devin Lee, CCIM and Jerad Roberts of Northcap Multifamily Sale, Land ADDRESS 3919 E. Cheyenne Ave., 89115 BUYER 3919 Cheyenne, LLC SELLER Professional Investors DETAILS 4.9 acres; … [Read more...] about Red Report: September 2017
Office Summary: Second Quarter 2017
Southern Nevada Las Vegas Valley’s office vacancy rate in Q2 2017 declined by 1.1 points to 19.2 percent from Q1 2017. Compared to Q2 2016, the office vacancy rate was down 1 point, from 20.2 percent. Vacancy rates ranged from 15.7 percent for Class C space to a high of 23.3 percent for Class A space in Q2. Las Vegas Valley’s office vacancy rate in Q2 2017 declined by 1.1 … [Read more...] about Office Summary: Second Quarter 2017
September 2017: Business Indicators
The “advance” estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2017 grew at a 2.6 percent annualized rate. Real GDP for the first quarter was revised downward to a 1.2 percent pace. Residential investment exhibited the largest decrease among the real GDP components for the second quarter, while consumer spending and business investment rebounded … [Read more...] about September 2017: Business Indicators
What Is the Most Significant Change You’ve Seen in Nevada?
“The most significant changes I’ve witnessed is the evolution of our community and state to accommodate the arts, energy, technology and other great industries!” Valerie Clark | President, Clark & Associates (24 years in Nevada) “One of the greatest things I’ve seen is Southern Nevada’s evolution into a true entertainment destination. We now have world-class restaurants … [Read more...] about What Is the Most Significant Change You’ve Seen in Nevada?
Nevada Rural Housing Authority Hires John Alphson as Community Development Group Director
Carson City, Nev. – Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) announced that John Alphson has joined the agency as director of its Community Development Group. He will lead the NRHA department, which is focused on bringing together local government, private business, for-profit and non-profit interests, and social service organizations to maximize resources and achieve local and … [Read more...] about Nevada Rural Housing Authority Hires John Alphson as Community Development Group Director
The Honorable David B. Katz Elected to NCJFCJ Board of Directors
(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has elected the Honorable David B. Katz of the Superior Court, Family Division, Essex County in Newark, N.J. to its Board of Directors. Along with his duties as a board director, he is also the NCJFCJ’s vice chair of the Family Violence and Domestic Relations Advisory Committee, and a member of … [Read more...] about The Honorable David B. Katz Elected to NCJFCJ Board of Directors
Luwana Ferguson Joins Nevada Rural Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Carson City, Nev. – Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) has announced that Luwana Ferguson of Gardnerville has joined its Board of Commissioners. Ferguson has been an active member of the Carson Valley community for eight years and has a background and passion for volunteering. Specifically, she has been a volunteer with Section 8 housing programs for the past three … [Read more...] about Luwana Ferguson Joins Nevada Rural Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
McDonald’s Las Vegas is Hiring
McDonald’s restaurants are looking to hire more than 1,300 individuals in the Las Vegas Area on Wednesday, August 30. McDonald’s® and its independent franchisees believe that a job is about seizing an opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. McDonald’s crew member positions provide flexibility as well as world-class training, high school completion courses, college tuition … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Las Vegas is Hiring