There’s no question that rapidly evolving technology impacts the way people communicate. Gone are the days when a business could operate efficiently with a single phone line and a dedicated fax. Instead, new innovations are pushing customers – residential and business alike – to keep up in order to stay connected. So it comes as no surprise that telecoms are pushing the … [Read more...] about Telecommunications: Changing Trends Create More Options
Speech-Enabled Technology: Are You Ready to Reap Its Benefits?
Have you ever asked yourself, "How did I ever do business without cell phones or e-mail?" Well, there’s another technology that has exploded into mainstream corporate America that will make you ask a similar question very soon. This communications tool is speech-enabled technology, also known as voice recognition. This technology has experienced significant improvements during … [Read more...] about Speech-Enabled Technology: Are You Ready to Reap Its Benefits?
January 2004: Building Nevada Briefs
Downtown Las Vegas Project Announced Mark L. Fine & Associates has acquired approximately 4.5 acres north of Las Vegas Premium Outlets in downtown Las Vegas, on the southwest corner of Grand Central Parkway and Bonneville Avenue. The property was purchased from Simon/Chelsea Las Vegas Development, LLC, developer of the upscale outlet center that opened last summer. Initial … [Read more...] about January 2004: Building Nevada Briefs
Rentals in the Round: Architects Design Car-Rental Facility
There are so many big construction projects in Las Vegas, one more hardly arouses attention. However, this one is different. Not only does it usher in a fresh concept to the traveling public, but the $125 million project directly affects one of the most critical elements to the economic health of Southern Nevada – McCarran International Airport. Following a burgeoning … [Read more...] about Rentals in the Round: Architects Design Car-Rental Facility
Nevada’s Best-Designed Buildings: AIA Awards Excellence
Each year, the Nevada chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) sponsors its Excellence in Design awards program, which honors architects throughout the state for their creative projects. This year, the three jurors had a hard time selecting winners among the 65 entries. Instead of recognizing the usual eight to 12 projects, they handed out 15 honor, merit and … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Best-Designed Buildings: AIA Awards Excellence
January 2004: Building Nevada Briefs
Firecreek Crossing Power Center Sold Newport Beach-based development company Wattson Breevast, LLC has sold Firecreek Crossing, a 750,000-square-foot power center in Reno, for $60 million, according to Tony Wattson, president of Wattson Breevast, the firm that developed the center seven years ago. Firecreek is home to some of the nation’s leading retailers, including Wal-Mart, … [Read more...] about January 2004: Building Nevada Briefs
Carter & Burgess: Designing Nevada North and South
Carter & Burgess was established in 1939 as a two-man partnership providing civil engineering and landscape architecture services. Today, the company is a full-service, multi-discipline consulting firm with more than 2,300 employees across the nation. It is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas and has two offices in Nevada, one in Las Vegas and the other in Carson City. There … [Read more...] about Carter & Burgess: Designing Nevada North and South
January 2004: Business Indicators
The third-quarter inflation-adjusted rate of growth in aggregate spending moved forward at a brisk rate of more than 2.0 percent above the second quarter (or, at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 8.2 percent), signaling an economy that is gaining steam. Personal consumption, equipment and software purchases, exports and residential-fixed investment were cited as … [Read more...] about January 2004: Business Indicators
January 2004: Business Up Front
Obese Workers Face Discrimination Nearly one-half (47 percent) of American workers believe plus-size employees are being discriminated against by their co-workers and supervisors, according to the latest American At Work public opinion survey conducted by the Employment Law Alliance (ELA). Howard Cole, a member of the ELA and a shareholder with Nevada’s Lionel Sawyer & … [Read more...] about January 2004: Business Up Front
New Year’s Resolutions: For Nevadans We All Know
At this time of year, it’s traditional to make resolutions for the New Year. In that spirit, here are some suggestions for New Year’s Resolutions for some people you probably know: Nevada ranchers: Resolve to keep up the good fight to preserve our way of life. Carole Villardo (Nevada Taxpayers Union): Resolve to keep looking out for the interests of Nevada … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions: For Nevadans We All Know
Business Community Investment Council: Businesses Working For a Better Community
The Business Community Investment Council (BCIC) is a coalition of businesses led by volunteers committed to enhancing the effectiveness of business philanthropy in Southern Nevada. It promotes the open discussion of philanthropic solutions by bringing businesses and service providers together, teaching others the benefits of giving and helping to maximize resources to make … [Read more...] about Business Community Investment Council: Businesses Working For a Better Community
January 2004: Face to Face
Name: Tim R. Ruffin, SIOR, CCIM Title: Managing Partner and VP of Office Properties Company: Colliers International Type of Business: Commercial real estate brokerage and property management Location : Reno Years in Nevada: 13 years Years with Company: 4 Years Biggest Business Challenge: Maintaining the corporate culture as the firm continues to grow. … [Read more...] about January 2004: Face to Face
January 2004: Letter to the Editor
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation was recently the topic of an editorial on these pages. I found the editorial to be misleading, and as a member of the conference committee appointed to work out differences between the House and Senate versions in Congress, I feel compelled to respond. NCLB is about accountability. It is about providing parents with as much … [Read more...] about January 2004: Letter to the Editor
Wellness is Serious Business: Nevada Companies Invest in Healthy Employees
The value of corporate health and wellness initiatives is difficult to quantify, but impossible to ignore. Dr. Joseph Bailey of Rainbow Medical Centers in Las Vegas noted, "Not only is it the right thing to do, but for frankly economic reasons, it’s in the best interests of companies to be sure they have healthy employees. Insurers look at this as an investment in employees and … [Read more...] about Wellness is Serious Business: Nevada Companies Invest in Healthy Employees
The 2004 Political Season: Conflict and Turmoil Predicted
To say that the 2004 political season in Nevada is going to be quite interesting might be like saying Mount Everest is a pretty big hill. Next year’s election cycle is so full of ups and downs, twists and turns, that it’s hard to predict anything with a reasonable degree of accuracy. The tortuous conclusion of the 2003 Legislative session created many hostilities and pitted … [Read more...] about The 2004 Political Season: Conflict and Turmoil Predicted