Museum Partners with RSCVA The Nevada Museum of Art (NMA) and the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) have formed a partnership to cross-promote the grand opening of the new Nevada Museum of Art, The Donald W. Reynolds Center for the Visual Arts, E.L. Wiegand Gallery, scheduled to open in May 2003. With sponsorship from the RSCVA, the NMA has secured Frida … [Read more...] about August 2002: Nevada Briefs
August 2002: Business Indicators
Amid sharp declines in stock-market prices, conditions along Main Street USA remain buoyant and show little adversity from Wall Street’s difficulties. Indeed, consumer spending continues to trend upward, not turning down as it typically does during a recession. Since the recession began in March 2001, a torrid level of consumer spending has kept this recession mild. … [Read more...] about August 2002: Business Indicators
August 2002: State the Issues
Q. Is the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) following proper procedures in confiscating cattle grazing on federal lands in Nevada?" Impoundment is Supported by Law By: Bob Abbey Impoundment is an authorized administrative action fully supported by federal laws and regulations that have been tested in the courts. The Taylor Grazing Act was passed by the U.S. Congress in 1934 … [Read more...] about August 2002: State the Issues
The Medical Malpractice Crisis: A Personal Viewpoint
Twelve years ago, when I moved to Las Vegas, most residents believed that in order to see a qualified specialist, they had to travel out of state. However, since then, Southern Nevada has seen an influx of access to and availability of outstanding medical care because we have recruited the most talented, specialized, board-certified physicians from across the country. As chief … [Read more...] about The Medical Malpractice Crisis: A Personal Viewpoint
Funding Nevada’s Small Businesses: Innovative Bank Provides Small Loans
Just a little cash can make the difference between dreaming about starting a new business and making it a reality. Entrepreneurs who want to borrow a few thousand dollars may find that banks and other lenders are disinterested. The lenders consider small loans risky and not worth their while. A small California-based bank entered the Nevada lending arena in April with a plan to … [Read more...] about Funding Nevada’s Small Businesses: Innovative Bank Provides Small Loans
Management Assistance Partnership: Teaching “Lean Construction” Methods
Are you experiencing delays on the construction jobsite in areas involving electricians, plumbers, heavy equipment operators, plumbers, pipe fitters, sheet metal workers, drywall installers, etc? A unique, nationally recognized project delivery system offered by the Management Assistance Partnership of Nevada (MAP) could dramatically reduce these delays, save you money and … [Read more...] about Management Assistance Partnership: Teaching “Lean Construction” Methods
August 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
Longford Group Developing Medical Facility Longford Group will break ground in the fourth quarter of 2002 for a 66,000-square-foot, five-story, Class A medical office building in Northwest Las Vegas. Longford Medical Center will be located adjacent to Summerlin Parkway off the Buffalo Drive exit. Longford leasing officials said it will be the first medical building in the Las … [Read more...] about August 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
Best Places to Work 2002: Employers Show Commitment and Concern
This year Nevada Business Journal selected the "Best Places to Work" by asking members of the business community to nominate companies they felt were good employers. From that list, we selected the six top nominees based on responses to our questionnaire. We then interviewed a sampling of each nominee’s staff to see why these employees felt their workplaces were the … [Read more...] about Best Places to Work 2002: Employers Show Commitment and Concern
Nevada Security Bank: New Headquarters Sign of Growth
Northern Nevada’s newest community financial institution, Nevada Security Bank, broke ground on a new banking branch and administrative headquarters in March 2002. The new building is located at the corner of Double R and South Meadows Parkway in southwest Reno. The bank opened its first branch in a temporary southwest Reno location in December of 2001 in the Double Diamond … [Read more...] about Nevada Security Bank: New Headquarters Sign of Growth
Tova’s Garden Blooms in Nevada: Home-Grown Firm Offers Gardening Advice
If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes and it’s sure to change. Most Northern Nevadans are familiar with this saying and they know there is truth to the old maxim. They’re also aware that gardening in Nevada can present special challenges to even the most knowledgeable gardener. Tova Roseman, owner and founder of Tova’s Garden, a firm specializing in microclimates and … [Read more...] about Tova’s Garden Blooms in Nevada: Home-Grown Firm Offers Gardening Advice
July 2002: Business Indicators
Current unemployment rates remain higher than year-ago levels. Though down from earlier highs, Nevada’s latest unemployment rate is at 5.5 percent compared with 6.0 percent for the U.S. The outlook is for no quick return to rates in the 4 percent range. Prospects for a weakened U.S. dollar, sluggish corporate profits, and no near-term return to past levels of business spending … [Read more...] about July 2002: Business Indicators
July 2002: Business Up Front
Job Searching Dot Com Steve Forst, managing director for the Las Vegas office of Right Management Consultants, a career transition firm, offers the following tips for a successful job search on the Internet: 1. Learn how to create and use a plain text résumé that can be e-mailed and posted online. When you copy and paste a formatted Word résumé into a job board or e-mail, … [Read more...] about July 2002: Business Up Front
Back to Basics, Part II: The Bill of Rights
"The Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution." The … [Read more...] about Back to Basics, Part II: The Bill of Rights
The Wild Life Away from the Strip: Foundation Preserving Natural Heritage
The Outside Las Vegas Foundation (OLVF) is a private non-profit organization dedicated to caring for the 7 million acres of federal public lands surrounding Las Vegas. The goal of the organization is to enhance the quality of life in Southern Nevada by enriching the outdoor experience for local residents as well as visitors. Spectacular natural lands - ranging from lush … [Read more...] about The Wild Life Away from the Strip: Foundation Preserving Natural Heritage
July 2002: Face to Face
Name: Douglas R. Sheehan Title: Vice President Company: Native Resources Nevada Type of Business: Environmental construction, land restoration, cactus salvage, land reclamation and revegetation services Location: Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 23 Years with Company: 5 Biggest Business Challenge: It is a challenge to convey to businesses the principles … [Read more...] about July 2002: Face to Face