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Five Renewable Energy Projects in Nevada Approved for Tax Abatements and Will Invest $1.5 Billion in State’s Economy
Subscribe to our email newsletter and follow us on social media. Five renewable energy companies received tax abatements from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy in 2021. Under the Renewable Energy Tax Abatement (RETA) program, these five companies will invest an estimated $1.5 billion to Nevada’s economy through sales tax, property tax and payroll. Nevada’s […]
Nevada Receives $63 Million Federal Funds to Upgrade Water Infrastructure
Subscribe to our email newsletter and follow us on social media. More than $63 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been awarded to Nevada to improve or replace the state’s water pipes, tanks, and treatment plans. At the federal level, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes a $55 billion investment in clean water initiatives, including […]
Green Our Planet Announces Free Hydroponics Programs For All Title I Schools in Nevada
Green Our Planet, a 501(c)3 nonprofit aims to empower students through the joy of STEM learning in school gardens, announces all Title I Schools in Nevada will be eligible to receive HydroConnect, a hydroponics gardening program, thanks to a recent grant from the Engelstad Foundation. Hydroponics systems allow students to grow plants in a nutrient-rich […]
U.S. Housing Market Gained $6.9 Trillion in 2021 and Has Doubled In Value Since the Great Recession
Subscribe to our email newsletter The Weekly According to Zillow’s newest analysis, U.S. housing market gained a record $6.9 trillion in 2021 and is now worth $43.4 trillion, doubled in value since the midst of the Great Recession. The previous largest annual gain was $3.7 trillion in 2005. Due to strong demand and limited supply […]
Civitas Capital Group Announces Sale-Leaseback with A 43,000 SF Credit Union 1 Office Building in Henderson
Subscribe to our email newsletter The Weekly Civitas Capital Group, a Dallas-based real estate investment firm, has entered into a sale-leaseback with Credit Union 1 for a 43,000-square-foot Class “A” office building in Henderson. The property serves as the regional headquarters for Credit Union 1, a credit union with close to $1.2B in assets, as […]
David Bauman, CCIM Joins LOGIC Commercial Real Estate
Subscribe to our email newsletter The Weekly David Bauman, CCIM has joined LOGIC Commercial Real Estate as Vice President, specializing in office and industrial sales and leasing. David has over 25 years in the commercial real estate industry, with a wide range of expertise including sales, leasing, and appraisal assignments. “The undeniable success and market […]
City Of Las Vegas Offers Free Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Location on Saturdays and Sundays No Appointments Needed
Subscribe to our email newsletter The Weekly The city of Las Vegas is partnering with Northshore Clinical Labs to provide drive-through COVID-19 testing on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., beginning Jan. 22. The free testing will be located in Ward 2 in the Veterans Memorial Community Center parking lot at 101 […]
Over 2,000 Jobs Available at Healthcare Career Fair
Las Vegas, NV – The EmployNV Business Hub of Southern Nevada in partnership with the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Career Services and Workforce and Economic Development Division is holding a Healthcare Career Fair on Thursday, August 17, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will happen at the School of Health Sciences, K […]
Commercial Alliance Las Vegas Elects 2024 Board, Led by Incoming President Chris McGarey
Las Vegas, NV – The Commercial Alliance Las Vegas (CALV), the commercial real estate division of Las Vegas REALTORS®, announced its newly elected officers and directors for 2024, with Chris McGarey becoming president starting Jan. 1. This will be the second time serving as CALV president for McGarey, a Certified Property Manager (CPM®) and a Certified […]
Las Vegas Ranks #6 Rent Growth Metro in 2021 by Realtor.com with 18.9% YOY Increase
Subscribe to our email newsletter The Weekly According to Realtor.com’s newest Monthly Rental Report, national rents on average grew five times faster in 2021 than in 2020. Las Vegas saw an average annual rent increase of 18.9% from 2020, ranks #6 on the top 10 fastest rent growth metros list. “On average in 2021, national […]
Cliff Atkinson Named President of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Today, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas announced Cliff Atkinson president of the resort casino, effective July 31. Atkinson has nearly 30 years of experience in hospitality and has played a leading role in several high-profile hotels across the country including Luxor Hotel & Casino, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, and Gramercy Park Hotel. Virgin Hotels Las Vegas […]
Nevada State Bank’s Private Bank Report Reviews Nevada’s Luxury Housing Markets
Subscribe to our email newsletter and follow us on social media The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank released the latest 2022 Issue 1 edition of its High Net Worth Report series. Median home prices in Nevada reached all-time highs in 2021 as demand remained high and mortgage interest rates remained near all-time lows for […]
Atomic Museum to Host Circuit Lab STEM Camp for Local Students March 17, 18
Subscribe to our email newsletter and follow us on social media. LAS VEGAS, NV – This spring break, the Atomic Museum invites students to Circuit Lab, a hands-on STEM camp filled with exciting educational experiences. Taking place on Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., students 4th through 9th […]