Reno, NV – REMSA (Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority) Center for Prehospital Education has announced that all 10 of its paramedic program candidates from the February 2015 cohort successfully graduated on February 22, 2016. The REMSA Center for Prehospital Education has experienced remarkable success of training paramedics with a 96 percent first-time pass rate on … [Read more...] about REMSA Education Center Graduates 10 Paramedics
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REMSA Names Dean Dow New President and CEO
RENO – REMSA, the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority, has announced that Dean Dow has been named president and CEO of the organization. He replaces Jim Gubbels, who has retired from the organization. “We thank Jim for his many years of service to REMSA and the community, and wish him well as he leaves the organization,” said Jim Begbie, chair of the REMSA Board of … [Read more...] about REMSA Names Dean Dow New President and CEO
30 Years Covering Nevada: Happy Birthday Nevada Business Magazine
In celebration of the magazine’s 30th anniversary, the editorial staff took the opportunity to explore how Nevada has changed over the last three decades and what that’s meant for business. In addition, six resident companies have been highlighted in the following pages. Each has also met the three-decade milestone. Each of their stories show a resilience that speaks to why … [Read more...] about 30 Years Covering Nevada: Happy Birthday Nevada Business Magazine
Keep on the Sunny Side: Power Poll 2016
Optimism is in the air as 2016 ramps up and that positivity is making its way through Nevada’s business community as executives and business owners continue to see improvements. The year started with some big announcements for economic diversification in the state, including projects moving into Southern Nevada’s Apex and continued optimism in the north with new businesses … [Read more...] about Keep on the Sunny Side: Power Poll 2016
Commercial Real Estate in Nevada: Then and Now
Thirty years ago, the Las Vegas Strip was a different Strip than today. Technology companies had yet to discover Nevada. Cell phones were rare. Businesses relied on PBX rooms for their telecommunications and if one part of the system failed, the others continued because everything didn’t depend on an IP framework to run all systems together. Thirty years ago, industrial … [Read more...] about Commercial Real Estate in Nevada: Then and Now
Welcome to Nevada: March 2016
Better World Books Founded in 2002, Better World Books has opened a 140,000 square foot distribution center in Reno. The company plans to hire 100 employees by the beginning of April. An online book store that carries over 8 million new and used book titles, the company supports literacy, libraries and education as well as environmental initiatives. Maverick Aviation … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: March 2016
Movers & Shakers: Helen Lidholm
CEO Saint Mary’s Health Network (108 years in NV) “Keep your eyes open for opportunities. Don’t be afraid to try something new.” Type of Business: Healthcare Network | Hails from: Skanor, Sweden | 9 year with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno How did you first get into your profession? I became a registered nurse in Sweden and worked in many different healthcare … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Helen Lidholm
Office Summary: Fourth Quarter 2015
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley spec office vacancy rate in Q4, 2015 declined 0.1 points to 18.4 percent from Q3, 2015. Compared to Q4, 2014, the office vacancy rate is down 0.5 points, from 18.9 percent. Q4’s vacancy rate drop means that the Valley’s office market has improved for four straight quarters. Vacancy rates ranged from 13.3 percent for Class C space to 27.1 … [Read more...] about Office Summary: Fourth Quarter 2015
Business Indicators: March 2016
The advance estimate for U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2015 reports a weak 0.7 percent annualized growth rate. Overall, the U.S. economy increased its size 1.8 percent year-over-year in 2015, down from 2.5 percent year-over-year in 2014. U.S. nonfarm employment continued to grow by adding a less-than-expected 151,000 jobs in January 2016. Even … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: March 2016
Dickson Commercial Group Leases Retail Space at Coliseum Meadows
Reno – Dickson Commercial Group announces the recent lease signing for retail space at the Coliseum Meadows shopping center. The tenant, TID Systems, LLC, will occupy a 900 sq. ft., space in the shopping center. TID Systems is an information technology company that specializes in security systems, IT consulting, hardware and software, network maintenance and web … [Read more...] about Dickson Commercial Group Leases Retail Space at Coliseum Meadows
First Independent Bank Funds Downtown Reno Upscale Apartment Project
Reno - One of downtown Reno’s longest vacant buildings is being transformed into an upscale apartment building, bringing new life and modern living options to the downtown Reno area. The redevelopment project is a partnership between Basin Street Properties and Bentar Development, which received funding to complete the project from First Independent Bank, a division of … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Funds Downtown Reno Upscale Apartment Project
Rob McCoy Joins Kaempfer Crowell as Of-Counsel
Rob McCoy has joined Kaempfer Crowell and will lead the firm’s litigation practice. McCoy brings years of litigation experience to Kaempfer Crowell and specializes in the area of complex commercial and tort litigation. He has substantial experience representing banks and lenders, defending large scale pharmaceutical and medical device cases, and litigating corporate contract … [Read more...] about Rob McCoy Joins Kaempfer Crowell as Of-Counsel
Russian Delegation Convenes in Reno to Tackle Juvenile Justice Issues
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) moderates and participates in the discussion Reno – A delegation of Russian gender-based violence officials, hosted by the Northern Nevada International Center, visited Reno under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program on February 8, 2016. The National Council … [Read more...] about Russian Delegation Convenes in Reno to Tackle Juvenile Justice Issues
Dermody Properties Hires New Assistant Development Manager in West Region Office
Dermody Properties, a national industrial real estate developer headquartered in Reno, Nev., has hired Shelagh Danna as the company’s Assistant Development Manager in the West Region office in Reno, Nev. Danna is responsible for project management across the development and acquisition process. She works with the company’s West Region team on the development and management … [Read more...] about Dermody Properties Hires New Assistant Development Manager in West Region Office
Enliven Debuts in Nevada Helping Youth with Early Psychosis
Program is from The State of Nevada and The Children’s Cabinet There’s a new program in town that addresses the needs of youth ages 15 to 25 who have experienced an episode of psychosis and need access to services. Enliven is a full-service program through the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and The Children’s Cabinet that helps young adults by … [Read more...] about Enliven Debuts in Nevada Helping Youth with Early Psychosis