Not so long ago, people in their 50s and 60s could expect to spend their "golden years" in rocking chairs. Not baby boomers! Just as their generation caused an upheaval in society by ushering in the liberalism of the late ’60s, the non-conforming individualism of the ’70s and the harsh excesses of the ’80s, boomers are determined to change the face of aging as well. Most … [Read more...] about Goodbye Rocking Chair, Hello Hang Glider: Baby Boomers Strive to Remain Healthy and Fit

Construction companies that specialize in historic renovation generally must pre-qualify to bid jobs. For the major restoration project on Sacramento’s Leland Stanford Mansion, it was a Nevada company, Reno’s Reyman Bros. Construction, which won the bid. "We love doing historic work," said Lee Johnson, Reyman Bros. pre-construction manager. "Everybody loves doing it. It’s … [Read more...] about Bringing the Past to Life: Reyman Bros. Specializes in Historic Renovation

Each spring, Oscars are handed out for achievements in the motion picture industry, and each fall, the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association (SNHBA) and the Builders Association of Northern Nevada (BANN) hold awards ceremonies for the state’s top residential builders. This year, the two homes chosen for top honors were built by last year’s winners: Altmann Construction and … [Read more...] about And the Winners Are… Nevada’s Homebuilders Honored for Achievements

Since it’s the time of year when Nevada’s children are making out their wish lists and sending them to Santa Claus, it might be fitting to make up a list of what we think Nevadans really want this year. Santa may have to forward some of this mail to Carson City so the 2003 Legislature can take care of it. Other wishes will be harder to fulfill, especially since some of the big … [Read more...] about Dear Santa: A Nevada Christmas List

Once again, we find ourselves at the end of the year in the position of reviewing what happened over the last 12 months in an effort to forecast what might lie ahead for 2003. Since Nevada can solidly claim its place as the fastest-growing state in the country, it would seem that predictions for 2003 would reflect plenty of prosperity with more to come, leaving Nevadans with … [Read more...] about What’s in the Cards? Economic Outlook 2003

If current trends continue, one of the most pressing concerns facing Nevada business owners is about to get worse. When it comes to the rising cost of health insurance, there doesn’t appear to be a light at the end of the tunnel. According to the Mercer/Foster Higgins 2002 national survey of employer-sponsored health plans, the average cost of healthcare benefits for active … [Read more...] about Maximum Impact: The Rising Cost of Health Insurance

As the dust settles on Election 2002, both parties are getting ready to do battle in what may be one of the most important Nevada legislative sessions in several decades. At stake is literally the future of the Silver State, as a rising budget deficit will force the governor and legislators to make cuts and look for new sources of funding. The big question on everyone’s … [Read more...] about The Political Outlook: What’s Ahead for 2003 and Beyond?

Small business owners shouldn’t overlook the Welfare to Work (WTW) tax credit, according to the Nevada Society of CPAs. The WTW program provides employers with incentives to hire and retain long-term welfare recipients by offering valuable income tax credits of as much as $8,500 per new hire. The program is available to businesses in a variety of industries and particularly to … [Read more...] about A Tax Break For Small Businesses: The Welfare To Work Tax Credit