“Transportation is one of the highest priorities for the state as far as building industry, being productive and making things happen,”said Dawn Gibbons, chairwoman of the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA). Highlighting the state’s emphasis on transportation, an 18-month process is currently underway to develop the One Nevada Transportation Plan. It’s a collaboration … [Read more...] about Moving People
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The Insured State: Health Insurance in Nevada
Businesses can expect health insurance costs to continue to rise in the short term, but stabilization might be in sight. Nevada health insurance executives suggest a number of factors could indicate relief for businesses when it comes to health insurance costs in the long-term future. Following years of negative reaction to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), signed into law in … [Read more...] about The Insured State: Health Insurance in Nevada
Industry Focus: Professional Organizations
Professional organizations have undergone a myriad of changes in recent years and the prevalence of social media has both benefited and added a new layer of challenges to the industry. Professional organization executives recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the industry and most agreed, collaboration is key. Connie Brennan, publisher and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Professional Organizations
A Home Run: Nevada’s Residential Market
It’s a simple law of Nevada economics: When folks are working, they buy houses. And when they’re making good money, they buy better houses. Those economics are driving stronger residential sales and construction across the state, and executives see little reason for worry about the continued health of the residential sector. Employers added 37,700 positions statewide during … [Read more...] about A Home Run: Nevada’s Residential Market
Encourage Businesses to Invest in Education: Expand Educational Choice
Democrat gubernatorial candidate Steve Sisolak unveiled his education platform last month and, despite his best efforts, he unintentionally made a strong case for expanding Nevada’s only funded educational-choice program: Opportunity Tax-Credit Scholarships. “People want to help” improve education, said Sisolak, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “Businesses want to … [Read more...] about Encourage Businesses to Invest in Education: Expand Educational Choice
Around the State: April 2018
UNR School of Medicine Granted Full Accreditation through 2026 The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) has granted the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine a renewed accreditation through the year 2026. The school spent a year preparing for the accreditation visit last October. Nevada’s Freight Plan Named Among Nation’s Best According to the American … [Read more...] about Around the State: April 2018
Red Report: April 2018
E Sale, Multi-Family Address 424 S 13th St., 89101 Buyer SDS Realty Corp Seller Vega Villita Apartments, LLC Details 32 units; $54,843/unit APN 139-34-811-051 Seller Rep Blake Leavitt of Wardley Real Estate Sale, Land Address Carey Ave. & Nellis Blvd., 89115 Buyer Doumani Holdings LLC Seller NMG Capital Partners II & GKT5 LLC Details 2.3 acre; $1.25 … [Read more...] about Red Report: April 2018
Business Indicators: April 2018
The “second” estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2017 rose at an annual rate of 2.5 percent, down slightly from the previous estimate of 2.6 percent. The revision reflected a smaller private inventory investment than previously reported. Consumer spending accelerated to the fastest pace in a year, and business investment, residential … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: April 2018
Retail Summary: Fourth Quarter 2017
Northern Nevada by NAI Alliance The Reno/Sparks retail market saw mixed results in the fourth quarter of 2017. The total gross absorption was 51,733 square feet during the quarter with 28 tenants opening stores. The largest tenant opening was the 7,000 square foot Verity Fitness in the Northtowne Marketplace near Winco. There was a negative net absorption of 73,122 … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: Fourth Quarter 2017
Tom Fennell of Dickson Commercial Group Recognized Nationally With CCIM Rising Star Award
Reno - Dickson Commercial Group (DCG) announces Tom Fennell, CCIM and principal, as one of 10 national CCIM’s Rising Star Awards recipients. The award is given to commercial real estate professionals 30 years and younger, who are recognized for changing the dynamics of the commercial real estate industry. CCIM Institute is commercial real estate’s most influential … [Read more...] about Tom Fennell of Dickson Commercial Group Recognized Nationally With CCIM Rising Star Award
USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Hosts Spring Scholarship Social
Reno – The USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Chapter will host the 2018 Spring Scholarship Social on May 3, 2018 at Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, Nev. The event will raise funds for continuing USC student scholarships for students that hail from the northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe area. Patrick Auerbach, associate senior vice president of USC Alumni Relations, will attend and address … [Read more...] about USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Hosts Spring Scholarship Social
Leading Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Firm Moves Offices to Reno
Reno — Matt Girvan learned from the best. After high-level positions at Jaguar, Nissan and Danaher Corporation — legendary business successes that are synonymous with quality, efficiency, precision and remarkable Wall Street performance — Girvan founded MAG Consulting to bring those transformative business principles to companies across the nation. Now Girvan is moving his … [Read more...] about Leading Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Firm Moves Offices to Reno
Registration Now Open for Annual Walk/Run Benefiting the Kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Las Vegas residents will join 67 other communities for St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer on Sept. 15 This September, thousands of individuals nationwide will join together in the battle against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases by participating in the Las Vegas St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer. Las Vegas is one of 67 cities nationwide … [Read more...] about Registration Now Open for Annual Walk/Run Benefiting the Kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Colliers International – Las Vegas Named Brokerage Firm of Year for 13th Consecutive Year
LAS VEGAS – Colliers International – Las Vegas was named Brokerage Firm of the Year for the 13th consecutive year by NAIOP Southern Nevada. The award was announced at NAIOP’s 21st Annual Spotlight Awards event on February 24, 2018 at Green Valley Ranch Resort and Casino. The award is the highest honor a brokerage firm can receive through NAIOP. Judging was based on the … [Read more...] about Colliers International – Las Vegas Named Brokerage Firm of Year for 13th Consecutive Year
Colliers International – Las Vegas Recognizes Top 10 Producers for 2017
LAS VEGAS – Mike Mixer, Executive Managing Director of Colliers International – Las Vegas, is proud to announce four brokers from the Las Vegas office have joined the esteemed Colliers Everest Club for 2017. Dan Doherty, SIOR, Mike Stuart, Dean Willmore, SIOR, and Brian Riffel, SIOR were inducted into the prestigious Colliers Everest Club. Their 2017 revenue places them in … [Read more...] about Colliers International – Las Vegas Recognizes Top 10 Producers for 2017