The retail landscape is growing in Nevada with new shopping centers under construction and existing ones adding fresh stores and restaurants to their tenant mix. As consumers’ needs and purchasing behaviors continue to evolve, developers and retailers are responding with environments conducive to today’s shopper. “To succeed, stores must look at shoppers as individuals given that the retail experience is different for everyone,” said Andrew Ciarrocchi, CRRP, senior vice president, management and operations at Howard Hughes Corporation, developer of Downtown Summerlin. “Some view shopping as en ..read more

Northern Nevada By Jordan Lehman, Colliers Reno Reno’s office market experienced robust tenant demand, recovering sales activity, and a slight uptick in available sublease space. Net absorption nearly reached 102,000 square feet this quarter, which was the largest total in the last four and a half years. Office sales totaled $38.1 million in the first quarter after a very slow 2023. New available sublet opportunities hit the market this quarter, pushing the sublease availability rate to 15.5 percent of all available space. Northern Nevada saw strong job growth this year with the addition of 6 ..read more

The first quarter estimate for the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) for 2024Q1 increased at an annual rate of 1.6 percent. Although the growth rate was somewhat disappointing, the breakdown of the components suggests a robust economy with strong consumer spending. A surge in imports and reduced business inventories negatively contributed to real GDP growth. Increased imports and reduced inventories , however, indicate robust consumer demand for goods and services. Seasonally adjusted U.S. non-farm payroll increased by 175,000 jobs in April, which fell below the 243,000 market estimate and a d ..read more

Lindsay Minor Chief Marketing Officer LP Insurance “To be someone you are not is to waste the person you are, so be your authentic self and enjoy the journey. Failures are lessons learned and successes should always be celebrated.” Vince Medina Founding Principal ThrivePoint Academy of Nevada “You can make mistakes in life. If you’re not, then you are not putting yourself in a position to grow. Embrace those mistakes as learning moments and keep going. They are part of your success story.” Alycia Bolling Director Clinical Marketing, Mountain West Region Optum – Nevada “Don’t think that high sc ..read more

NV Capital Corp., a leading Las Vegas-based private lending firm, announced its funding for a state-of-the-art home designed by Blue Heron, Las Vegas’ foremost architecture, build, and interior design firm. NV Capital Corp. is funding a 32 percent loan-to-value first deed trust on an 8,258-square-foot custom home from Blue Heron. It is the first trust deed to be used on this type of land, with funding happening immediately. The loaned funds will be used to construct Clarius on .47 acres of vacant residential land at 607 Alpine Summit Drive in The Peak, a new community in MacDonald Hi ..read more

Goodwill of Southern Nevada celebrated the expansion of its Goodwill Training Academy on Thursday, May 30. Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft was on hand with a proclamation declaring Thursday “Goodwill Training Academy Day” in Clark County. The facilities, which already include a professional skills lab, training room, and fully equipped healthcare skills lab simulating an authentic clinical setting, now has a second medical lab to serve participants of the MA and CNA training programs, in addition to three more classrooms and a brand new training room for its Stagehand Training ..read more

Grafted Whiskey & Wine Bar, located at The Village at Rancharrah, is excited to announce the launch of their new nonprofit organization, ‘Grafted Kitchen,’ aimed at providing culinary education to at-risk youth aged 15-19 years old. Owners of Grafted, Jade and Chad Bogan, are opening up a new 2,500 square foot culinary training facility on Oddie Boulevard in Sparks. The nonprofit will give these young people the opportunity to participate in a one year paid internship where they will receive culinary, business, and hospitality training. “Our hope is that Grafted Kitchen can create a safe a ..read more

Check in weekly for National Dairy Month celebrations by following the Nevada Dairy Farmers on social media The Nevada Dairy Farmers, producers and educators of all things dairy, announces “The Dairy Games” to promote the positive nutritional benefits of dairy for National Dairy Month. In 1939, June was officially deemed National Dairy Month when the distribution of cold milk began during the warm summer months. Every week, everyone in our Nevada communities is invited to tune in to the Nevada Dairy Farmers social media on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook for new installments of “The Dairy Games ..read more

CAMCO initiates summer heat safety protocol for property managers performing community inspections CAMCO initiates summer heat safety protocol for property managers performing community inspections CAMCO of Nevada, one of the state’s largest HOA management companies, has initiated its summer heat protection protocol for community managers. The program includes measures to keep managers safe when they perform necessary periodic inspections of HOA communities during times of excessive heat. Under the protocol, all managers must have OSHA’s Heat Safety Tool app downloaded on t ..read more

Margaret Cavin, a member of The Nevada State Contractors Board, was recently named the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Nevadan Award. It is the most prestigious award conferred by The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents. Cavin was nominated by Regent Carol Del Carlo, recognizing her contributions to both the construction industry and the Nevada community. The Distinguished Nevadan Award is given to prominent individuals who have made significant contributions to the cultural, economic, scientific, or social advancement of Nevada and its people. The award was establish ..read more