Issue: The amount credit unions may lend to commercial borrowers is currently limited to 12 1/4 percent of their assets. Should this limit be raised? The Limit on Credit Union Member Business Lending Should be Eliminated By: Dennis Flannigan The limit on credit union member business loans should be eliminated. Business lending poses little risk to credit unions, and limits … [Read more...] about December 2002: State the Issues
Physician Weblink: New Technology Transforms Radiology
As the largest radiology practice in the Southern Nevada area, Desert Radiologists provides service to four hospitals and one integrated health delivery system. The company, founded in 1966, is currently comprised of 27 radiologists, with more scheduled to join the group in the near future. With four outpatient facilities and plans for a fifth, the company’s 10 outpatient … [Read more...] about Physician Weblink: New Technology Transforms Radiology
November 2002: Nevada Briefs
Safe Mines Receive Awards The Nevada Mining Association honored Nevada’s safest mining operations and employees at its annual convention held in September at Lake Tahoe. A total of 27 mines were recognized for their safety efforts. The first place winners in the Mining Safety Awards included: •Small Open Pit Mines: Ruby Hill Mine – Barrick Gold Corporation •Medium Open … [Read more...] about November 2002: Nevada Briefs
November 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
Parsons Completes 10 Million Square Feet Parsons Bros. Rockeries recently completed its 10 millionth square foot of rock retaining wall. According to President Kevin Parsons, this is the equivalent of a four-foot-high rock retaining wall stretching from Las Vegas to Reno. The company, which celebrated its 30-year anniversary in March, used 1.5 million tons of rocks and over … [Read more...] about November 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
First National Bank of Nevada: Growing with the State
A family-owned and operated bank, First National Bank of Nevada (FNBN) recently announced plans to purchase three Las Vegas branches from First Republic Bank. The purchase will expand the bank to 13 branches statewide: eight in Las Vegas, three in Reno, and one each in Laughlin and Carson City. The sale, expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2003, will bring FNBN’s … [Read more...] about First National Bank of Nevada: Growing with the State
M.G. Fauci Construction Company: Building Southern Nevada Since 1935
M.G. Fauci Construction Company, led by Michael Fauci, began in 1935 when Michael’s father opened the business, then called Fauci & Sons. Since then, M.G. Fauci has become the general contractor of choice for many developers and independent companies throughout Nevada, boasting a 100 percent completion record for all projects awarded. One of Michael Fauci’s first big … [Read more...] about M.G. Fauci Construction Company: Building Southern Nevada Since 1935
November 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
Las Vegas Homes Satisfy Buyers Las Vegas ranked among the top U.S. cities for the third consecutive year in the latest J.D. Power and Associates "New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study," released in September. Once again, Las Vegas achieved an overall customer satisfaction index score of 106, following only Charlotte, N.C., and Phoenix, which tied for first place with … [Read more...] about November 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
Designing Nevada’s Future: A Discussion with Thomas Schoeman
The relationship between contractor and architect is often known for its adversarial tone. However, imagine if you can, a construction project in which change orders are non-existent and the developer’s budget and schedules are met. Thomas Schoeman, president of JMA Architecture Studios, believes such projects will usher Nevada’s building industry into the future, thanks to the … [Read more...] about Designing Nevada’s Future: A Discussion with Thomas Schoeman
November 2002: Business Indicators
Generally speaking, U.S. economic indicators during the first quarter of 2002 suggested a bright outlook with economic expansion. Yet, a series of accounting scandals slowed the expansion. Consumers, having confidence in the future, continued to spend. However, inability to measure business earnings with any degree of confidence, as well as uncertainty about whether more … [Read more...] about November 2002: Business Indicators
November 2002: Business Up Front
Investors’ Confidence Still Shaky Approximately 62 percent of financial services professionals polled in a recent survey said government efforts to protect investors and prevent accounting malpractice have had no effect on restoring their clients’ confidence. The survey of nearly 1,000 Farmers Financial Solutions registered agents throughout the United States also reveals that … [Read more...] about November 2002: Business Up Front
Who’s Going to Pay?
Nevada business owners have been anxiously monitoring the news to find out what the Governor’s Task Force on Tax Policy will recommend this month. It seems Nevadans have been convinced, after a lot of arm-twisting by everyone from the governor to the local Chambers of Commerce, that the state’s budget shortages cannot be fixed by cost-cutting measures and fiscal … [Read more...] about Who’s Going to Pay?
Industry Focus: Commerical Real Estate
Nevada’s leading commercial real estate developers gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas on September 19 for a roundtable discussion of issues affecting their industry. The roundtable was a part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Outlook series. Those in attendance have developed millions of square feet of commercial projects in both ends of the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commerical Real Estate
Las Vegas’ Promise
While there are numerous organizations already working on behalf of youth, Las Vegas’ Promise attempts to identify what is working and what is not, and to assist these organizations in enhancing their programs as they relate to the Five Promises listed above. Concerned citizens and professionals who interact with children utilize the Five Promises, track progress against … [Read more...] about Las Vegas’ Promise
November 2002: Face to Face
Name: Heidi Loeb  Title: Chief Executive Officer Company: Wingfield Nevada Group/Red Hawk at Wingfield Springs Location: Reno Years in Nevada: 1 Years with Company: 1 Type of Business: An owner-operated residential real estate development company that has developed the master-planned golf community of Red Hawk at Wingfield Springs. Biggest Business … [Read more...] about November 2002: Face to Face
THE FEMININE FACE OF FINANCE
When it comes to investing, many women are forced to do more with less. Faced with student loans and with an eye toward owning a new car or a first home, its not surprising that many 20-something women think saving for "old age" can wait for just that - an older age. But because of their longer life span, women have an even greater need than men to make the most of their … [Read more...] about THE FEMININE FACE OF FINANCE