Nevada is the driest state in the nation, yet too many of our leaders and government officials still act as though time is on our side. Wrong! The warnings are no longer theoretical… they are flashing red. The New Republic underscored what serious observers already know: the American West is drying up, water rights are becoming strategic assets, and the assumptions this region … [Read more...] about Stop Pussyfooting – Or the Desert Decides
Archives for April 2026
Homegrown HealthcareNevada’s Healthcare System Searches for Solutions to Shortages
Healthcare Nevada, 2026. The bad news? The state ranks at or near the bottom of healthcare rankings in terms of the number of physicians and primary care providers per 100,000 population. "Estimates are that there's a shortage of about 2,500 physicians in the state, and worse, of course, in the rural areas. There's a significant need for additional physicians and also for … [Read more...] about Homegrown Healthcare
Around the StateApril 2026
UNR Receives Gift for New Life Sciences Building Robert M. Davidson has made a transformational $30 million gift to the University of Nevada, Reno to support the new Life Sciences Building, advancing life sciences education, research, and workforce development in Nevada. The Life Sciences Building will be constructed at the south end of campus near the Tulloch Business … [Read more...] about Around the State
HendersonEconomic Impact – Parks and Rec Make it Possible
In 1997, Henderson voters approved a modest property tax allocation dedicated to funding parks and recreation. Nearly 30 years later, that decision helped shape one of Southern Nevada’s most economically competitive cities. Now, that funding structure is up for renewal. Ballot Question No. 1 would continue directing 12 cents of every $100 of assessed … [Read more...] about Henderson
Industry FocusWorkforce
Nevada has become a leader in workforce development and earned national recognition for collaboration efforts that offer benefits to the employer and employee. From no cost services to creating unique programs that allow for upward mobility and life-changing career opportunities, Nevada’s workforce industry is changing the Silver State for the better. Yet, despite the headway, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Goodbye Work, Hello RetirementHow Nevadans are Retiring from (and Staying Out of) the Workforce
As one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, Nevada has a lot to grapple with: housing, taxes, construction, and education have all been hot topics for locals. Behind the scenes, a boom in the retirement population has driven even more change across the state. In 2025 alone, nearly 40 percent of new moves to Nevada were retirees, with the number projected to climb as … [Read more...] about Goodbye Work, Hello Retirement
Experiences and Retail TherapyNevada’s Commercial Real Estate Retail Market
Power centers, lifestyle centers, strip malls, freestanding pads all encompass retail with existing properties, ground leases and new construction. Even after the pandemic convinced everyone that brick-and-mortar shopping was done for, people still go shopping. There's something about browsing tangible goods, mingling with other shoppers, meeting a friend for coffee, and going … [Read more...] about Experiences and Retail Therapy
ReD ReportRetail Summary: Fourth Quarter 2025
Northern Nevada By Gary Tremaine, Dickson Commercial Group (DCG) The retail market in Washoe County remained steady in Q4, with vacancy moving down slightly to 3.8%, reflecting sustained demand for retail space. The quarter did not include any leases exceeding 6,000 sq. ft., indicating limited large-format leasing activity. The largest direct lease was Anthropologie’s 5,995 … [Read more...] about ReD Report
Business IndicatorsApril 2026
The U.S. economy entered 2026 with modest growth but with mixed signals from several key indicators, along with ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased at an annualized rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter, a slower pace than expected, bringing full-year growth to 2.2%. Employment also declined unexpectedly in February, losing 92,000 jobs. … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
The Last WordWhat is Your Favorite Business Book?
Sean Clancy CEO/Owner, Container Technologies and President-Elect, Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) Las Vegas “One of my favorite books is Blue Ocean Strategy. Learn to make your competition irrelevant to what you're doing and avoid the race to the bottom.” Gitana Cafasso Vice President Marketing and Strategy Burke Construction Group “Emotional Intelligence 2.0 is … [Read more...] about The Last Word