World Class Lifestyle Ask any two Northern Nevada transplants why they chose to locate to the area, and their answers will likely be similar. The unsurpassed quality of life coupled with the outdoor amenities and scenic beauty of the area brought them to Northern Nevada. While the pro-business advantages and strategic location may have factored into their decision to locate … [Read more...] about Living and Working in Northern Nevada
Family Owned Businesses 2011
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Ramesh Srinivasan: Bally Technologies
President and Chief Operating Officer Statewide Number of Employees: 1,270 Years in Nevada: 6 Years with Company: 6 How did you get into your profession? I took up a career in software and technology in December 1987, after more than three years as a general management consultant, because I thought my skills and aptitude suited software programming better. I joined … [Read more...] about Ramesh Srinivasan: Bally Technologies
America’s Premier City
The city of Henderson has laid out a welcome mat for growing businesses, and new corporations are moving to the city every year as a result. Henderson’s Economic Development/Redevelopment Division is a driving force, providing help to companies as they consider and ultimately implement expansion or relocation plans. USCB, originally founded as the United States Credit Bureau … [Read more...] about America’s Premier City
February 2011: Around the State
Nevada Tops Nation for Expending Energy Stimulus Funds According to the National Association of State Energy Officials, Nevada ranks number one in the U.S. for the percentage of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funds expended with 91 percent. Kentucky is second at 59 percent and the national average stands at 18 percent. Nevada received $9,593,500 from the … [Read more...] about February 2011: Around the State
Kimberly Miles: The Payroll Company
President Las Vegas Number of Employees: 14 Years in Nevada: 15 Years with Company: 10 What inspired you to get into your industry? I actually got into the payroll industry when I was selling long distance services toward the beginning of my career. My manager moved to a national payroll services company and I wanted to continue working with him so I went … [Read more...] about Kimberly Miles: The Payroll Company
Industry Focus: Accountants
Nevada’s accounting industry is facing a myriad of changes in the near future. From new regulations and licensing policies to changes in the way business is being done, the rules have changed for CPA’s. Recently, executives representing this industry met at Holland & Hart’s Las Vegas office to discuss these and other industry challenges. Connie Brennan, publisher of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Accountants
Nevada Offers Great Value: Golden Opportunities in the Silver State
Folks who have lived in Nevada at least five years will remember times when the state’s biggest challenge was keeping up with growth: we couldn’t build houses or commercial buildings fast enough to keep up with demand, prices for residential and commercial real estate were spiraling out of control and infrastructure like roads and utilities lagged far behind the growth curve. … [Read more...] about Nevada Offers Great Value: Golden Opportunities in the Silver State
Powerful Communication: Nevada’s Leading Telecom Companies: You Can Hear Them Now
Years ago, most homes were equipped with one dial-tone phone and a television that actually required someone getting up off the couch to change a channel or turn up the volume. Meanwhile, office phone systems required an operator, of the human sort, to take and direct individual calls for all company employees. Today, thanks to frenetic technological advances in the … [Read more...] about Powerful Communication: Nevada’s Leading Telecom Companies: You Can Hear Them Now
Industry Focus: Healthcare
Always a hot topic, healthcare is expected to continue being a controversial issue. Between healthcare reform legislation and the poor economy, many in the healthcare industry find themselves caught in the middle, wondering what the future holds. Recently, executives representing this changing industry met at Holland & Hart’s Las Vegas office to discuss the trends and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
TAX – It’s About the Margin: Even low tax rates can kill businesses and cause unemployment.
"This tax isn’t going to put anyone out of work!” lawmakers and pundits cried in 2009 as they debated whether to double the state’s modified business tax. “It’s only 1.17 percent!” Yet, even “small” taxes impact business. Sure, not all of the 24,790 individuals who are newly unemployed since the Nevada Legislature’s 2009 tax hikes took effect can directly attribute their … [Read more...] about TAX – It’s About the Margin: Even low tax rates can kill businesses and cause unemployment.
Russ Romine: Griffin Global Logistics
President Reno Number of Employees: 70 Years in Nevada: 35 Years with Company: 20 What inspired you to get into your industry? In college I developed a strong interest in international trade. I worked for a trucking company loading trucks at night handling international cargo. As I advanced though the company and then graduated, I had the opportunity to go to work … [Read more...] about Russ Romine: Griffin Global Logistics
January 2011: Around the State
FDIC Lifts First Asian Bank’s Regulatory Order The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has terminated the consent order issued against First Asian Bank in April of last year. This termination acknowledges that the bank has met specific regulatory compliance requirements and has made improvements to its operations. The bank retained the services of financial advisors … [Read more...] about January 2011: Around the State
Utilities: The Backbone of the Silver State
The Silver State’s utilities, like almost every other industry, have seen some rocky times. New competition, shrinking customer bases and fewer move-ins have all resulted in Nevada’s utilities having to make some tough choices. “Utilities” is a catchall phrase for services everyone needs every day: water, power, natural gas. The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUC) … [Read more...] about Utilities: The Backbone of the Silver State
Lean Manufacturing: What is it and why do it?
U.S. manufacturing and technology is what made our nation a great global power. Unfortunately, our global rank in manufacturing has been eroded by foreign competition, especially in the last 20 years. U.S. companies (large and especially small) who implement lean manufacturing practices in the U.S are now showing that we have the ability to turn the tide and become more … [Read more...] about Lean Manufacturing: What is it and why do it?