Chloe Hsia, Director of Strategic Initiatives, ACDC accepts a 2023 Cox Charities grant. Cox Charities, the philanthropic arm of Cox Las Vegas, invites nonprofit organizations in the company’s Southern Nevada service area to apply for a 2024 Cox Charities grant. Visit www.coxcharitieslv.org for a grant application and submission instructions. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 24, 2024. Applicants should consider programs that support one or more of Cox Charities’ philanthropic focus areas including children/families, education/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), d ..read more

During April, Financial Literacy Month, Lexicon Bank kicked off its partnership with Junior Achievement for JA BizTown in Las Vegas to promote financial literacy among students.  Lexicon, as a founding sponsor of JA BizTown, showcased a branch which will allow students to immerse themselves in and learn how community banks, like Lexicon, are essential to the community. Community banks support nonprofit organizations and serve as the backbone of the local economy, helping small businesses achieve their goals and succeed. “As the Director of Operations and Compliance at Lexicon Bank, I am d ..read more

LAS VEGAS – The Southwest Medical Surgery Center – Charleston, at 2450 W. Charleston Blvd., recently received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), an increase from its previous A rating. The A+ rating is the highest BBB rating possible, making it easy for consumers to choose with confidence when searching business profiles on BBB.org. About Southwest Medical Southwest Medical, part of Optum, was founded in Las Vegas in 1972 and is Nevada’s largest multi-specialty medical group with over 350 local health care providers through Southwest Medical, including six urgent car ..read more

In a time filled with constant change and shifting social norms, I find comfort and guidance in conservative values, which are based on age-old wisdom and principles that have proven reliable over time. This belief is deeply rooted in the enduring truths of the Judeo-Christian tradition, which teaches that God’s wisdom is unchanging through the ages. My commitment to conservatism isn’t because I’m against progress; it’s based on a long history of seeing what strategies succeed and fail, as shown through the enduring wisdom that has driven societies forward. These pillars of conservatism echo G ..read more

Following is an inside look at the business of Nevada sports showcasing the news and features of this vibrant industry. In this issue, Game On covers the business sports highlights from recent months. In addition, read on for a contributed article from Melanie Stafford with the Nevada Youth Soccer Association to learn how professional and youth sports impact one another in Nevada. Special Olympics Nevada Gains Independent Status Formerly operating under the umbrella of Special Olympics Northern California, Special Olympics Nevada has gained independent status and now operates as its own chapte ..read more

Northern Nevada By Angel Orozco, CBRE The Reno industrial market was comprised of approximately 114 million sq. ft. at the close of Q1 2024. There was over 2.7 million sq. ft. of new product delivered to the market in Q1 2024. The construction pipeline had over 960,000 sq. ft. underway with another 17.3 million sq. ft. in various planning stages. The overall average asking lease rates closed Q1 2024 at $0.86 NNN. West Reno and South Reno posted the highest average asking rates at $0.96 NNN and $1.01 NNN, respectively. During Q1 2024, the overall vacancy rate increased to 7.2 percent, while the ..read more

The ability to get financing when needed is critical to most businesses. “The important thing to know is how vibrant Nevada is right now,” said Bruce Ford, senior vice president, City National Bank. “Nevada is economically vibrant and we anticipate it will only grow more vibrant. This is a great time to be a business owner in Nevada.” Approaching mid-year 2024, there’s money to lend. For commercial borrowers, business owners and investors, there’s money for capital expenses and equipment purchases, for commercial real estate and residential. “But I think the options out there for borrowers hav ..read more

Following is an inside look at the business of Nevada sports showcasing the news and features of this vibrant industry. In this issue, Game On covers the business sports highlights from recent months. In addition, read on for a contributed article from Melanie Stafford with the Nevada Youth Soccer Association to learn how professional and youth sports impact one another in Nevada. Special Olympics Nevada Gains Independent Status Formerly operating under the umbrella of Special Olympics Northern California, Special Olympics Nevada has gained independent status and now operates as its own chapte ..read more

It’s no secret that Las Vegas’ recent influx of professional sports teams making their way to the Silver State is affecting many different industries, and youth sports is definitely one of them. c and more have all helped bring a new economic vitality to our market. Businesses and organizations have felt the shift that comes with having professional sports become a part of the local economy. From the hospitality sector having new opportunities to house guests that are in town for specific sporting events like the Stanley Cup Final, Formula 1® races or the WNBA Finals, to local businesses seeki ..read more

Carlos Fernandez, American Institute of Architects – Las Vegas • Eric Roberts, Knit Studios • Howard Perlman, Perlman Architects • Edward Vance, EV&A Architects • Jason Andoscia, TSK Architects • Lance Kirk, LGA Architecture • Dr. Robert Fielden, RAFI Architecture • Connie Brennan, Nevada Business Magazine • Dwayne Eshenbaugh, Novus Architecture • Brett Robillard, Gensler • Bruce Ford, City National Bank • Jeff Frame, Frame Architecture • Sean Coulter, Simpson Coulter The architecture industry in Nevada is as old as Nevada itself. And architects have always maintained a level of public res ..read more