To find the most respected CEOs in the state, Nevada Business Journal asked members of the business community to nominate executives they believe deserve top honors. We wanted to profile top executives who have earned the respect of their peers and find out just what they’ve done to earn that respect. CEOs or presidents were judged for their roles in creating positive workplace … [Read more...] about The Best In Charge: Nevada’s Most Respected CEOs

Even without a physical store in Nevada, Nordstrom, a national leading fashion retailer, hasn’t been faring too badly among Silver State consumers. Despite the lack of a storefront in the state, the company still boasted nearly 26,000 Nordstrom credit card holders. "We’ve been serving many Nevada customers from our Southern California and Arizona stores for years, and we’ve … [Read more...] about Ready, Set, Shop! Long-Awaited Nordstrom Opens in Las Vegas

Nevada faces a serious budget problem. The facts bear repeating – from 1990 to 2000, Nevada’s population grew 66 percent, the highest growth rate in America. Our needs outstrip a revenue structure dependent on gaming and sales taxes. Clark County grows by an average of 5,000 people per month – the equivalent of the city of Ely. Last year alone, school enrollment in Clark County … [Read more...] about A Challenge for Nevada: Overcoming Budget Shortfalls

While development may have slowed in neighboring states, Nevada continues to set its own pace with some of the biggest and most ambitious commercial developments in the region. From Reno to Las Vegas, retail, office and industrial developers are demonstrating that if they build it, tenants and clients will come. Retail Nowhere is this more apparent than the Las Vegas Strip, … [Read more...] about Setting the Pace: Commercial Projects Transform Nevada

The growth of Nevada has brought with it an increase in the need for roads and highways, many of which have become scenic streetscapes as well as efficient transportation routes. "Highway beautification can have significant impacts on the surrounding communities," according to Chris Attanasio, director of landscape architecture at Poggemeyer Design Group, which has participated … [Read more...] about On the Road Again: Poggemeyer Designs Streetscapes

Ballot Question 2: RESOLVED, That a new section designated Section 21 be added to Article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada to read as follows: "Only a marriage between a male and female person shall be recognized and given effect in this state." We can all learn a lesson from members of the gay and lesbian movement. They are strongly committed to their cause and … [Read more...] about Beware the Camel’s Nose – Vote Yes on Ballot Question 2

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During this month, Safe Nest looks for ways to inform the community about domestic violence and how it affects everyone, even those who are not direct victims. Traditionally, businesses have not addressed domestic violence as a corporate issue; however, with one in three women experiencing domestic violence in their lives, it does … [Read more...] about DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS YOUR BUSINESS: A Report from Safe Nest

It almost sounds like a vacation - travel to other countries, meet new people, do some business, let state and federal governments cover the costs. It’s anything but a vacation. It’s work, and it’s paying off for companies taking advantage of the Nevada Commission on Economic Development’s (NCED) Global Trade and Investment Program, which assists Nevada companies in developing … [Read more...] about State of Nevada Global Trade and Investment Program: To Boldly Go…

The young people profiled this year in our annual salute to Nevada’s young business people have proven to be valuable contributors to the state’s economy. They bring to the table experience in a variety of industries and represent several of Nevada’s expanding markets. In addition, they are giving back to the state’s community boards and charitable organizations through service … [Read more...] about Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: Ten Business People Under 40 Find Success

Now that we’re in the thick of the election cycle, your mailboxes, radios and televisions will be over-saturated with political messages. Some will be positive, sugary-sweet stories of a candidate’s good deeds and amazing accomplishments. If done well, these messages will make you wonder how you ever got along without that particular politician in office. They will also try to … [Read more...] about Accentuating the Negative: What to Expect in Campaign 2002