The 2004 primary election is just one year away, which doesn’t allow much time for Nevada’s Gang of 63 to recover. Incumbency has never made reelection a sure thing; in fact, during times of great controversy, Nevada’s incumbent legislators have proven to be extremely vulnerable. Freshmen – 20 strong in this session – are the most endangered. They have the least accumulated … [Read more...] about The 2004 Elections: Preparing for a Perfect Political Storm
Nevada’s New Tax Structure: What Does It Mean for Employers?
As I write this at the end of July, it is little more than a week since Governor Guinn signed Senate Bill 8 into law and Nevada’s business tax structure was changed. By the time you read this, some of the issues may have become more – or less – clear. Given that, what follows is a first look at some of the provisions of (and questions surrounding) the new law. Let’s start … [Read more...] about Nevada’s New Tax Structure: What Does It Mean for Employers?
September 2003: Nevada Briefs
Bank of America Expands in Nevada Bank of America plans to open 19 new locations in Southern Nevada from 2003 to 2005, which bank officials said represents an investment of $51.3 million for land, construction, building operations and payroll. The expansion will add an estimated 228 jobs to the bank’s current workforce of 1,750. Bank of America introduced the prototype of a … [Read more...] about September 2003: Nevada Briefs
Industry Focus: Commerical Real Estate
Commercial real estate brokers gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel on July 10 to discuss challenges and issues affecting their market. The gathering was part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Outlook series. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for the roundtable discussion, which included issues such as market trends, vacancy … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commerical Real Estate
KEEP OUR SMALL BUSINESSES ALIVE
Small businesses are the lifeblood of America’s economy. They are the companies that allow ideas to blossom, boosting business investment, employment and government revenue. I know firsthand about the value of small businesses because my dad owned a small business – Porter Selectric, an electronics shop in Humboldt, Iowa. In the months I have served the Third District, … [Read more...] about KEEP OUR SMALL BUSINESSES ALIVE
September 2003: State the Issues
Issue: Are payday loan companies good or bad for local communities? Payday Lenders Provide Fast, Convenient and Cost-Effective Loans by Jim Marchesi Since the early 1990s, the payday advance industry has seen explosive growth in the United States as a result of robust consumer demand for short-term cash loans. It is estimated there are nearly 25,000 storefronts that … [Read more...] about September 2003: State the Issues
Nathan Adelson Hospice: 25 Years of Care and Compassion
Nathan Adelson Hospice, Southern Nevada’s only non-profit hospice, is marking its 25th anniversary of providing care and compassion to more than 30,000 terminally ill patients and their families. With innovative programming, Nathan Adelson Hospice has become a model for other hospice programs throughout the country. It operates two in-patient facilities in Las Vegas, as well as … [Read more...] about Nathan Adelson Hospice: 25 Years of Care and Compassion
Nevada State Bank: Serving Nevada for 44 Years
Forty-four years ago, Nevada State Bank (NSB) opened its doors for business, giving it the distinction of being the oldest state-chartered bank in Nevada. Today, the $2.8 billion company is the fourth largest commercial bank in Nevada. It operates 65 branches, 34 of which are full-service banking centers located inside Smith’s Food & Drug Stores serving 18 different Nevada … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank: Serving Nevada for 44 Years
Industry Focus: Banking – Bankers Face Challenges on Several Fronts
Chief executives from Nevada’s banks gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel on June 10 to discuss challenges and issues affecting the banking industry. The gathering was part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Outlook series. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for the roundtable discussion, which included issues such as interest … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Banking – Bankers Face Challenges on Several Fronts
Cheyenne Tech Corridor Picks Up the Pace: Project Unites Private and Public Entities
Three years ago, five developers talked to North Las Vegas city officials about a plan to join forces and transform a five-mile stretch of Cheyenne Avenue into a technology corridor that would attract quality companies, both locally and from other states. Their vision of a Cheyenne Technology Corridor is rapidly becoming a reality. The Community College of Southern Nevada … [Read more...] about Cheyenne Tech Corridor Picks Up the Pace: Project Unites Private and Public Entities
Q&D Construction: Building Northern Nevada
Q&D Construction has been building Nevada since 1964, taking jobs big and small, primarily within 65 miles of Reno. "We do everything," said owner Norm Dianda. And he has chosen to do most of it in Reno. "I’ve got a lot of confidence in Northern Nevada. It’s a great place to live, work and play, and that’s why we love this place," said Dianda. "That’s a slogan we’ve … [Read more...] about Q&D Construction: Building Northern Nevada
August 2003: Building Nevada Briefs
Two Reno Buildings Sold Colliers International announced recently that Investment Broker Dewey Struble negotiated the $1.7 million sale of a single-tenant, net-leased, furniture showroom. Struble represented the buyer, a 1031 purchaser from Southern California who bought the building through a family trust. Located at 9738 S. Virginia St. in the Foothill Commerce Center in … [Read more...] about August 2003: Building Nevada Briefs
August 2003: Business Indicators
Economic activity following the Gulf War in 1991 moved forward without marked improvement in employment, giving rise to the term "jobless recovery". So far, employment growth in 2003 seems stuck, leading one to surmise that the next recovery, whether already afoot or to occur in the future, might also be a "jobless recovery". U.S. employment in May remained essentially … [Read more...] about August 2003: Business Indicators
Joe Consumer Goes to the Doctor: A Cautionary Tale
Joe is a middle-aged guy with no serious health problems, but lately he has been getting heartburn and an occasional upset stomach. His wife finally nags him into making an appointment to see the doctor. In the good old days, he could have just called the doctor and made an appointment. But in 2003, the first thing Joe has to do is to check with his insurance company and see if … [Read more...] about Joe Consumer Goes to the Doctor: A Cautionary Tale
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Dedicated to Finding a Cure
Nearly 1,000 children in Nevada have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, caused when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Children with Type 1 diabetes must take insulin shots daily in order to stay alive. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1970 by parents of children … [Read more...] about Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Dedicated to Finding a Cure