Now that technology has given us cell phones, beepers, email, PDAs and laptop computers, there is no longer any excuse to be out of touch with the workplace. That is, except for the excuse that you’re so stressed out and overburdened that you’re courting a heart attack or a nervous breakdown. Mid-summer is the perfect time to take a break from the frantic hustle-bustle of life … [Read more...] about Invest in Yourself: Take a Summer Vacation

For most businesses, a call from a nonprofit often means a solicitation for a donation is soon to follow. However, if Health Access Washoe County (HAWC) contacts your business, they probably aren’t asking for money. Rather, they’re seeking to offer your employees comprehensive, affordable healthcare services. In fact, Executive Director Dr. Michael Rodolico is concerned more … [Read more...] about Health Access Washoe County: Medical Services for the Working Uninsured

A year ago, Nevada gold producers were eying the future with hope. A string of incredibly bad years with dismal prices for their product had forced them to mine only their richest ores, depleting their reserves terribly and causing many operators who had no reserves of rich ore to close up shop. But in May of 2002 a subdued sense of optimism was rising. Gold prices had shown … [Read more...] about Gold Mining in Nevada: by J.D. Schlottmann Jr.

The Bush Tax Plan (also known as the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, or JGTRRA) has effectively created a windfall for individuals and business owners. The tax package creates incentives by accelerating the reduction of tax brackets, reducing tax on capital gains and dividends and increasing the allowable depreciation deduction on fixed assets. Also … [Read more...] about The Bush Tax Plan: How Does It Affect Nevadans?

The travel and tourism industry in Nevada is the basis of our economy. When travelers face unexpected obstacles or increased costs when traveling to our state, they are discouraged from visiting. In order to help boost our state’s economy while making it more convenient for people to visit Nevada, I have been working to decrease travel time in the airports and to reinstate tax … [Read more...] about Travel and Tourism in Southern Nevada: Boosting Our Allure and Economy

While 220,000 people call the Spring Valley area of Las Vegas home, healthcare services in the area have been scarce. Few physicians have set up offices in Spring Valley, and many residents drive 12 miles or more from home for healthcare. That is about to change. "We don’t want people to have to drive those 12 miles," said Karla Perez, CEO of the 176-bed Spring Valley … [Read more...] about Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center: Provides Service for Southwest Las Vegas

Kitchell Contractors recognizes that its business goes far beyond building infrastructure in Southern Nevada. At Kitchell, building the community is just as important, as is demonstrated by the company’s recent commitment to building and expanding some of Southern Nevada’s most prestigious hospitals. "To be able to witness our efforts benefiting the community is great," said … [Read more...] about Kitchell Contractors: Building Southern Nevada’s Hospitals

All cows look alike. People brand cows to differentiate their own from someone else’s. In the last few years, branding has become a buzz word in business. It hit the mainstream a few years ago, but not everyone knows exactly what it means. As a concept, branding was most notably brought to light in The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding,by Al and Laura Ries, who stated that … [Read more...] about Branding Your Company: Concepts from the Past for the Present and Future

With the national economy floundering and Nevada’s tourism industry experiencing lower visitor volume, golf courses in the Silver State have been presented with difficult challenges over the last two years. A brief survey of construction activity on golf courses around Nevada reveals that a few new courses are being built, and existing facilities are doing their best to attract … [Read more...] about Staying the Course: Nevada Golf Courses Handicapped by Hard Times