Nevada is well known as a corporate tax haven. Many large companies are incorporated in Nevada, particularly those whose headquarters are located in California, Arizona or Utah. There are several reasons for this. One is that Nevada law provides strong protections against holding corporation’s owners responsible for the actions of a corporation. Another reason has to do with … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: Tax Changes Looming
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Technology Trends in the Silver State
In December 2011, Frederick Cook and Kelly Eidson co-founded a business that aims to make moving one’s office or home a seamless, problem-free process. Using its proprietary technology, this Las Vegas firm acts as the intermediary between people who need moving services—truck rentals, full-service movers, pods, freight trailers and more—and the companies that provide those. … [Read more...] about Technology Trends in the Silver State
Industry Focus: Accountants
With looming regulatory changes and increasingly complex tax laws, accountants must keep pace in order to remain as trusted advisors for business owners. Recently, Nevada accounting executives met at the Las Vegas offices of Gordon Silver to discuss the challenges in their industry. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the event. … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Accountants
Managing Nevada: Commercial Property Management in the Silver State
As the nation’s recession continues to drift further into the distance, the commercial real estate market is enjoying a healthy rebound. This means more commercial property owners are on the hunt for experienced property management companies to protect their investments. During the height of the economic downturn, Nevada’s real estate industry was on the receiving end of … [Read more...] about Managing Nevada: Commercial Property Management in the Silver State
NAIOP Works for Southern Nevada’s Commercial Real Estate Industry
As an organization, it’s clear that NAIOP works. The commercial real estate development association serves as the premier trade organization for commercial real estate development professionals in Southern Nevada. Membership includes brokers and developers as well as general contractors, bankers, architects, engineers, title companies and attorneys. In large part, it’s the … [Read more...] about NAIOP Works for Southern Nevada’s Commercial Real Estate Industry
Ensuring That All of Our Kids are Nevada Ready: Preparing the Silver State
As business leaders who are deeply engaged in education reform efforts through Nevada Succeeds and the Education Alliance of Washoe County, we know that our schools across the state have not performed at the level of our expectations. We spend significant efforts each day to ensure that all schools are receiving the support they need to be successful so their students are ready … [Read more...] about Ensuring That All of Our Kids are Nevada Ready: Preparing the Silver State
Minimum-Wage Hikes: The Path to Poverty for Poor People
Presumably, State Senator Tick Segerblom thinks his proposal to increase the minimum wage to $15-per-hour in Nevada would be beneficial. After all, it sounds appealing to double the pay of fast-food workers and other entry-level workers with one wave of the government’s mandate wand. As businessmen and women know firsthand, however, there’s a big difference between good … [Read more...] about Minimum-Wage Hikes: The Path to Poverty for Poor People
Karen Barsell: United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra
President and CEO Reno https://uwnns.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I was a United Way donor in the workplace. Later, I became an intern while working on my Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno. What is a little known fact about yourself? I’ve taken up the hobby of fly fishing. I realize that I’m not going to be a … [Read more...] about Karen Barsell: United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra
Krisanne Cunningham: Rice Reuther Sullivan & Carroll, LLP
Partner Las Vegas https://www.rrsc-law.com How did you first get into your profession? I was an accounting major at Notre Dame and, during a summer working at one of the big accounting firms, I decided to attend law school to learn more about, and focus on, tax planning and structuring and business/corporate law. If you had to choose another profession, what would it … [Read more...] about Krisanne Cunningham: Rice Reuther Sullivan & Carroll, LLP
Shawn Danoski: DC Building Group
CEO Las Vegas https://buildwithdcbg.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I graduated from college and then went to work for a man named Doug Carson who spent many years mentoring and teaching me the importance of giving back to our community. What is your pet peeve? Complacency. Seeing someone with talent, but unwilling to use it and share their gifts … [Read more...] about Shawn Danoski: DC Building Group
October 2014: Around the State
Nevada Mining Association Seeks Successor For Long-Time President Tim Crowley, president of the Nevada Mining Association (NMA), has announced his intention to start a public affairs firm, Crowley & Ferrato Public Affairs (C&F). Crowley has reached an agreement with NMA to stay on temporarily as they search for his replacement. C&F is a partnership between Crowley … [Read more...] about October 2014: Around the State
Retail Summary: Second Quarter 2014
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas retail vacancy rate reported a slight increase in the second quarter of 2014. The rate rose 0.1 percentage point compared to the prior period (Q1 2014) to 9.1 percent. However, compared to a year ago, the retail vacancy rate remains down 0.7 percentage points. Since the high of 11.1 percent reached in the third quarter of 2010, vacancies have … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: Second Quarter 2014
Business Indicators: October 2014
The “second” estimate for second quarter 2014 shows U.S. real gross domestic product increasing at an annualized rate of 4.2 percent, slightly higher than the 4.0 percent growth first reported. The revision was due to the increase in non-resident fixed investment being larger than initially estimated. Personal consumption expenditures, changes in private inventories, … [Read more...] about Business Indicators: October 2014
Personal Goals of High Net Worth Individuals; Desert Radiologists Receives ACR Award
Monthly Report Focused on “Personal Goals” of High Net Worth Individuals, Released by The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank released the seventeenth edition of its High Net Worth Report series, with this month’s analysis focusing on the personal goals of high net worth individuals. [Read More...] Desert Radiologists Receives Prestigious … [Read more...] about Personal Goals of High Net Worth Individuals; Desert Radiologists Receives ACR Award
3 Tips for Marketing to Millennials: Go Mobile, Be Agile, Think Hostile
Successfully connecting to and engaging with millennials is slowly but surely becoming the holy grail of marketing to most organizations. That’s because ignoring them is no longer something business owners can afford to do. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, this cohort of highly educated 18-34 year olds currently possess $200 billion of direct purchasing power. … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Marketing to Millennials: Go Mobile, Be Agile, Think Hostile