Five topics are currently driving conversations about transportation in Nevada: new funding, new roads, new modes of transportation, new technology and orange cones. No discussion of transportation is complete without orange cones. Conversations aren’t always friendly, but they do allow information to flow on why cones are out there and which transportation agency is trying … [Read more...] about Are We There Yet? Nevada Roadways
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
What is the biggest challenge facing Nevada?
“In my efforts to attract new companies to Nevada, the biggest challenge has been our education system. It is hard to compete with other states when we are ranked next to last on a nationwide level.” Mike Hillis, SIOR | Prinicpal, Avision Young “Nevada’s biggest challenge is convincing the world that this is a great place to live. Our city has made an amazing recovery and … [Read more...] about What is the biggest challenge facing Nevada?
RTC’s Quigley to Discuss Southern Nevada’s Transportation Needs at July 12 Henderson Chamber Breakfast
RTC’s general manager continues to gather feedback needed to plan, prioritize transportation projects HENDERSON - “Moving Our Community Forward” is the subject of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s next monthly network breakfast, which will take place 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, in Sunset Station’s Cancun Room, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tina Quigley, general manager of the … [Read more...] about RTC’s Quigley to Discuss Southern Nevada’s Transportation Needs at July 12 Henderson Chamber Breakfast
Around the State: January 2016
RTC Introduces Yellow Dot Program The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has unveiled the Nevada Yellow Dot program. The program is a traffic safety initiative which incorporates a simple yellow dot window decal to alert first responders to critical medical information in order to improve emergency care for those involved in vehicle crashes or who … [Read more...] about Around the State: January 2016
Industry Focus: Power Women
Women executives are no longer a novelty in board rooms. They represent a growing percentage of businesses across the state. Nevertheless, women face a unique set of challenges and many believe the glass ceiling has not yet shattered. Recently, a group of successful female executives met at the Las Vegas offices of Gordon Silver to discuss issues facing women in … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Power Women
Fueling Our Future
As Southern Nevada rebounds from the recession, it has become a community that is much more engaged and collaborative with the goal of making the Valley a better and more vibrant metropolis. Businesses, local governments and community organizations work together, now more than ever, to help improve, grow and diversify our economy. This spirit of collaboration, genuine love … [Read more...] about Fueling Our Future
Partnerships Wanted: Education Outlook
It would be cynical to say that the future of education in Nevada hinges on money. After all, doesn’t just about everything? Instead, education’s future across the Silver State will have more to do with utility: giving students better tools with which to achieve success, and the private sector, the trained and educated workforce, managers and entrepreneurs it will need to … [Read more...] about Partnerships Wanted: Education Outlook
2011 Legislative Session in Review: How Nevada’s Commercial Real Estate Industry Fared this Year
Each year, lobbyists flock to Carson City to push or fight legislation that stands to impact their clients’ businesses. Representatives from every sector across the state work tirelessly to ensure their voice is heard. Always present but often behind the scenes are the advocates for Nevada’s commercial real estate industry - the hardest hit sector in the great recession. This … [Read more...] about 2011 Legislative Session in Review: How Nevada’s Commercial Real Estate Industry Fared this Year