Nevada’s education system faces many challenges, and its K-12 schools consistently rank among the worst in the nation for proficiency levels in English and math, high school graduation rates, per-pupil funding and other measures. And, the state's two largest school districts, Washoe County and Clark County, both lost their superintendents in February. Dr. Jesus … [Read more...] about Education in Nevada
University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV)
UNLV Partners With Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section To Provide Worksite Safety Education for Engineering Students
The Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering partnered to bring basic worksite safety education to senior undergraduate students during two courses held Feb. 15 and Feb. 22, 2024. Established in 2015, the partnership has … [Read more...] about UNLV Partners With Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section To Provide Worksite Safety Education for Engineering Students
Education OutlookOut of the Pandemic and into the Future
Good things are happening throughout Nevada's education systems starting with K-12 all the way through postgraduate. From proposed funding under new state leadership to dual enrollment programs paving the way to college for high school students, education is getting the attention it deserves. In January, Governor Lombardo's proposed budget included raising K-12 per pupil … [Read more...] about Education Outlook
Southern Nevada CCIMPassing the Torch to the Next Generation of Professionals
Engineers, title agents, bankers, attorneys, contractors and beyond, CCIM Southern Nevada membership is open to anyone interested in classes, events and networking with the organization. CCIM stands for Certified Commercial Investment Member, and those involved in the organization can serve on committees and organize events. To be on the board, however, requires CCIM … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada CCIM
Executive Education in NevadaDetermining Return on Investment
Pursuing a career in business has traditionally gone hand-in-hand with a college degree. And, for those pursing a leadership role, an executive education is almost always a requirement. But times have changed and so have the requirements for success in business. While there are a variety of contributing factors, advancements in technology, a new workforce generation and the … [Read more...] about Executive Education in Nevada
Governor’s Office of Economic DevelopmentThe Heart of Workforce Development
It’s the first thing companies ask when looking to locate or expand to Nevada. Before they ask about taxes or incentives, they ask about workforce. “We’re trying to attract companies based on the industries and target sectors we’re focused on,” explained Bob Potts, deputy director, Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). “As we work with these companies, always at … [Read more...] about Governor’s Office of Economic Development
FEA Consulting Engineers Principal Selected to Lead UNLV College of Engineering Alumni Board
Justin Veilleux, a principal at FEA Consulting Engineers, has been appointed the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering (COE) Alumni Board chair. Veilleux is serving a two-year term through 2023 to support over 3,000 students and five departments within the college. Veilleux earned a bachelor’s in engineering from UNLV in 2004 and … [Read more...] about FEA Consulting Engineers Principal Selected to Lead UNLV College of Engineering Alumni Board
Around the StateMarch 2022
Reno Tahoe’s Room Tax Collections set Record in 2021 According to Visit Reno Tahoe, which is a part of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA), last year’s total transient lodging and room tax came in over $420 million and was the most taxable room revenue ever recorded for a calendar year. In addition, three of the top four all-time revenue-producing … [Read more...] about Around the State
Nevada RootsThe Making of Nevada
“Even though we’re a young state, we’ve got a very rich history,” said Eugene Hattori, curator of anthropology with the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. “We have evidence of archeological trade that goes back 8,000 years.” Nevada’s roots in business and industry began with the Native American tribes that resided in the region initially. The Northern and Southern Paiutes, … [Read more...] about Nevada Roots
Business IndicatorsFebruary 2022
The “third” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2021 equaled 2.3 percent at an annual rate, which was revised up by 0.2 percent from the prior estimate. The revision largely reflected upward adjustments in consumer spending and private inventory investment. Overall, the lower growth rate in the third quarter was primarily caused by a … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Business IndicatorsDecember 2021
The “advance” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2021 only increased 2 percent at an annual rate, much lower than expectations. The weaker-than-expected growth in the third quarter largely reflected a deceleration in consumer spending. U.S. nonfarm employment in October, however, experienced a rebound after two consecutive months of … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Industry FocusBankers
As the pandemic took its toll on businesses throughout Nevada, bankers were called upon to implement the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a loan program intended to provide American small businesses with cash flow. They did so efficiently while also overcoming new challenges to banking arising from a myriad of sources. Recently, bankers met in a virtual roundtable, hosted by … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Around the StateJuly 2021
CIS Reports Graduation Rate for Case-Managed Students Communities in Schools (CIS) has reported a 90 percent graduation rate for the 2019-2020 school year for students the organization case manages. The statewide average graduation rate is 84 percent. CIS manages a total of 6,500 students in grades K-12 and serves over 75,000 students in 75 schools across Nevada. The … [Read more...] about Around the State
Around the StateMay 2021
PUCN Approves NV Energy’s Greenlink Nevada Initiative The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) has approved NV Energy’s proposed Greenlink Nevada transmission and renewable energy initiative. The initiative will tap into renewable energy zones throughout western and northern Nevada to accelerate the development of clean energy on public lands and increase electric … [Read more...] about Around the State
Economic Forecast 2021Recovery vs. Recession
February 2020: Nevada’s economy was at a peak. Unemployment stood at 3.6 percent. The state led the nation in new job creation. March 2020: Governor Sisolak ordered all nonessential businesses to close and Nevada entered the worst recession since 2008. In two months, 280,000 Nevadans lost jobs. The COVID-19 recession was a faster, larger drop than the Great Recession, … [Read more...] about Economic Forecast 2021