Martin-Harris Renovates Federal Building Martin-Harris Construction is continuing its work on an $18 million renovation of the Foley Federal Building in downtown Las Vegas. Martin-Harris crews are constructing completely new interiors for the 202,668-square-foot facility, which was built in the 1960s. In addition to new spaces for tenants, the contract calls for reinforcing … [Read more...] about April 2003: Building Nevada Briefs
April 2003: Business Indicators
Key economic indicators continue to reveal modest economic performance, both nationally and in Nevada. Most believe we had a recession in 2001, reached bottom, and began recovering during 2002. Recent mild expansion does, nonetheless, leave some questioning the economy’s future direction. Indeed, economic performance has been so soft that total employment has yet to return to … [Read more...] about April 2003: Business Indicators
April 2003: Business Up Front
Business People Take to the Air According to the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the number of business people learning to fly has been increasing steadily, as people become more aware of the benefits of personal flying and grow increasingly frustrated with commercial air travel. Among the leading indicators of this trend are how pilots are using their licenses, … [Read more...] about April 2003: Business Up Front
Cosmetic Surgery: Keep the Wisdom, Lose the Lines
Aging baby boomers are causing another boom – this time in the field of cosmetic surgery. In the last five years, this branch of medicine has seen dramatic gains in surgical and non-surgical procedures across the board, with an increasing number of men choosing cosmetic enhancements. Baby boomers are not the only ones driving this trend. Younger people are turning the clock … [Read more...] about Cosmetic Surgery: Keep the Wisdom, Lose the Lines
April 2003: Face to Face
Name: Marvin Miller Title: Vice President Company: Burke & Associates General Contractors Type of Business: General contractors, builders of hotels, schools, retail and industrial buildings Location: Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 11 years Years with Company: 3 years Biggest Business Challenge: Managing the growth of the firm. We have grown so much … [Read more...] about April 2003: Face to Face
Living in “East California”: Nanny State Influences Its Neighbor
When Assemblyman Ron Knecht, R-Carson City, introduced a bill in February that, among other things, proposed Nevada be renamed East California, he was tapping into one of our most basic communal loathings. Ingrained into every person who is born or moves into the Battle Born state is the unifying message of the Nevadan culture: We are not California! When Nevada legislators … [Read more...] about Living in “East California”: Nanny State Influences Its Neighbor
April 2003: Nevada Briefs
Nevada Gold Mine Changes Hands AngloGold, the world’s second-largest gold producer, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with Queenstake Resources USA Inc. to sell its interests in the Jerritt Canyon Joint Venture. AngloGold owns 70 percent of the joint venture and is the operator and managing partner of the Jerritt Canyon mine in Elko County. Queenstake … [Read more...] about April 2003: Nevada Briefs
Answering the Difficult Questions: Nevada Prepares for Emergencies
My son recently expressed his fears about the prospect of war in Iraq: "Will you have to go to war, Daddy?"followed by, "Will I have to go to war when I’m older?" That a seven-year-old would relate fears like this is remarkable and telling. After all, how often do kids watch the news? But, the messages are everywhere, whether they’re threat alerts or imagery on the radio, … [Read more...] about Answering the Difficult Questions: Nevada Prepares for Emergencies
Industry Focus: Travel & Tourism – Hunkering Down in Uncertain Times
A group of top executives in the travel and tourism field gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel recently to discuss challenges and issues affecting their industry in Nevada. This second annual roundtable is a part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Outlook series. The event was moderated by Bruce Bommarito, executive director of the Nevada Commission on Tourism. The … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Travel & Tourism – Hunkering Down in Uncertain Times
Carson-Tahoe Hospital: Planning Cancer Center
Carson-Tahoe Hospital is planning to construct the only stand-alone, fully-integrated cancer center in the state of Nevada. The Carson-Tahoe Cancer Center, located on the site of the planned regional medical center campus, is scheduled to break ground in the summer of 2003 with a construction timeline of approximately 18 months. A capital fundraising campaign to build the new … [Read more...] about Carson-Tahoe Hospital: Planning Cancer Center
Women to Watch: Profiles of Nevada’s Business Leaders
June Cleaver wouldn’t recognize the Nevada business scene in 2003, as more and more young women are following the trails blazed by their elders and taking their places alongside men in leadership roles. Instead of vacuuming the house in high heels and pearls, today’s woman is likely to be chairing a corporate meeting in a power suit, supervising a construction project in a hard … [Read more...] about Women to Watch: Profiles of Nevada’s Business Leaders
Community Connections Lead to Success: For Bank of Commerce
Henderson-based Bank of Commerce has established itself in the Southern Nevada banking market by recognizing the importance of diversity in the Las Vegas Valley. A community bank offering a full line of fiduciary products for small to medium-sized businesses and individuals, Bank of Commerce encourages bank employees and executives to participate in community programs. "The … [Read more...] about Community Connections Lead to Success: For Bank of Commerce
Creating a Lasting Impression: Interior Designers Help Clients Brand Their Space
The sign says it all: "In case you had a late night, you’re in the Las Vegas office." By simply setting foot into the lobby of R&R Partners – and reading the creative greeting – you’ll realize why the marketing and communications firm has a distinctive 25-year history in Southern Nevada. The organization, with clients highlighted by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors … [Read more...] about Creating a Lasting Impression: Interior Designers Help Clients Brand Their Space
PENTA BUILDING GROUP: Three Partners Combine Talents
The success of Las Vegas-based PENTA Building Group should be an inspiration to risk-takers everywhere. Jeff Ehret, Ken Alber and Blake Anderson left high-level jobs at another construction company to launch The PENTA Building Group together in May 2000. The trio used collective experience they had acquired over the past 20 years and built a company that now has 50 full-time … [Read more...] about PENTA BUILDING GROUP: Three Partners Combine Talents
March 2003: Building Nevada Briefs
Las Vegas architecture firm Carpenter Sellers Associates was honored recently at the first annual DESI awards for its design of the Hansen’s Custom Residence (shown above). The custom home received the award for Best Custom Home Design and the Grand Award for best overall project in terms of excellence and innovation. The DESI Awards, a design competition for residential … [Read more...] about March 2003: Building Nevada Briefs