Cheyenne Commerce Center Breaks Ground Harsch Investment Properties recently started construction of Phase 1 of the Cheyenne Commerce Center (CCC), located at the northeast corner of Cheyenne Avenue and Revere Street along the Cheyenne Technology Corridor in North Las Vegas. The CCC will feature 202,311 square feet of industrial and flex space. Situated on 15 acres of land, … [Read more...] about March 2004: Building Nevada Briefs
Growing Up and Out: Largest Commercial Construction Projects
Nevada’s largest commercial construction projects reflect a diverse cross-section of the state’s business community, from large tourism undertakings and infrastructure development to an abundant selection of corporate facilities for both new and expanding businesses. In Reno, a remodeling and expansion of the major highway interchange will bring the traffic system into the … [Read more...] about Growing Up and Out: Largest Commercial Construction Projects
March 2004: Business Indicators
Productivity growth and continued strength in consumer spending, particularly for big-ticket items such as homes and cars, buoyed spending levels over the past couple of years. Still, the last half of 2003 proved far better than the first half of the year. The national GDP numbers grew robustly, up by more than 4.3 percent on an annual basis from the 3rd quarter of 2002 to the … [Read more...] about March 2004: Business Indicators
March 2004: Business Up Front
Prevailing-Wage Laws Boost Construction Costs A working paper published in September by the University of California, Berkeley’s Program on Housing and Urban Policy contains statistics indicating the cost of building subsidized housing increased substantially after California expanded its prevailing-wage laws to include these projects. The data show that prevailing wages … [Read more...] about March 2004: Business Up Front
No Child Left Behind: Money Left Behind Instead
Here’s a word problem, like those you might see on a multiple-choice test in one of Nevada’s schools: Company XYZ receives an $80 million grant from the federal government to cover its annual expenses. Any money not spent must be returned to the U.S. Treasury. At the end of the year, the company has to give back $309,000 in unexpended funds. What happens to the employees in … [Read more...] about No Child Left Behind: Money Left Behind Instead
Girl Scouts: Where Girls Grow Strong
On any given day, girls between the ages of 5 and 17 might be raising money for a worthy cause, learning how to change oil in a car or canoeing in the backwaters of Minnesota. With 10,000 members and 2,800 volunteers throughout Nevada’s five southern counties, Girl Scouts of Frontier Council, otherwise known as Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA), is doing a … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts: Where Girls Grow Strong
Industry Focus: Higher Education – Preparing Nevada’s Students for the Future
Educators heading up Nevada’s public and private colleges and universities came together in mid-January at the Four Seasons Hotel to discuss issues affecting higher education in Nevada. The gathering was part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Outlook series. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for the roundtable, which … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Higher Education – Preparing Nevada’s Students for the Future
March 2004: Face to Face
Name: Shannon Cook Title: Manager / Women’s Business Group Company: Silver State Bank Type of Business: Community-based business bank, specializing in commercial conventional and SBA lending. Location: Henderson and Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 3 Years with Company: 3 Biggest Business Challenge: When I came to Nevada three years ago, I had no customers or … [Read more...] about March 2004: Face to Face
Health Insurance Coverage: Can’t Afford It, Can’t Afford Not to Have It
The high cost of employee healthcare benefits is enough to give business managers a headache. Balancing the needs of your employees against the funds available for benefits can be stressful, says Harry York, CEO of the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce. "When businesses start to shop insurance, there is no question there is real sticker shock." Rising Costs Employers have faced … [Read more...] about Health Insurance Coverage: Can’t Afford It, Can’t Afford Not to Have It
Nevada Supreme Court Races: Promise to be Competitive
At least 21 states in America hold elections for their top judicial offices, usually called the Supreme Court (as it is here in Nevada). Over the years there has been great debate on whether it’s a good idea to elect people to these offices. The people trying to make these into appointed positions argue that if judges are elected to office, they will be beholden to someone, … [Read more...] about Nevada Supreme Court Races: Promise to be Competitive
Moving On Up: Luxury Living In Nevada
When it comes to luxury living, Nevada is moving on up. From one-year waiting lists in the north to opulent high rises in the south, Nevada is increasingly becoming the preferred destination for those interested in owning their own piece of the pie. High-Rise Living More Popular In Southern Nevada, sales have begun for The Residences at MGM Grand Las Vegas, with plans for six … [Read more...] about Moving On Up: Luxury Living In Nevada
Long-term Care Insurance: An Important Part of Retirement Planning
If you haven’t already done so, now is an excellent time to consider adding long-term care insurance to your retirement portfolio. Because uninsured long-term care expenses can pose a significant risk to the assets you’ve worked a lifetime to accumulate, long-term care insurance should be considered as part of a complete financial plan. As former Senator David Durenberger … [Read more...] about Long-term Care Insurance: An Important Part of Retirement Planning
March 2004: Nevada Briefs
Lake Mead Hospital Changes Hands IASIS Healthcare Corporation purchased Lake Mead Hospital Medical Center in North Las Vegas in a $25 million deal effective Feb. 1, 2004. IASIS, located in Franklin, Tenn., is a leading owner and operator of medium-sized acute-care hospitals in high-growth urban and suburban markets. With the addition of the 198-bed hospital, IASIS Healthcare … [Read more...] about March 2004: Nevada Briefs
\”Not Safe, But Safer\” Nevada’s Homeland Security Making Progress
NBJ: You’ve been in your current position a little over a year. What have you accomplished during your tenure? Bussell: I’m strictly an advisor to the governor, but I’m happy to report that the many people working on security in Nevada have made great strides since November 2002. We have improved communications among all stakeholders and have significantly helped first … [Read more...] about \”Not Safe, But Safer\” Nevada’s Homeland Security Making Progress
Less is More: Technology Helps Impact Productivity
At a time when many companies tighten budgets and decrease spending, employees are often asked to do more work in the same amount of time. For many Nevada businesses, technology has greatly increased productivity, allowing today’s workforce to complete more work in less time. While the economy travels the road to recovery, the pressure for business executives and individual … [Read more...] about Less is More: Technology Helps Impact Productivity