More than 1.2 million Americans will be diagnosed with some form of cancer this year, including almost 10,000 in Nevada. The American Cancer Society (ACS) is well known for its efforts in researching cures for this devastating disease. ACS researchers have been involved in many of the major cancer research breakthroughs, including: mammography, the Pap smear, the PSA test for … [Read more...] about American Cancer Society: Providing Programs for Survivors and Families

Anyone who has picked up a newspaper or seen the news over the last couple of months knows the accounting industry is undergoing great scrutiny. Though eyebrows are raised in response to one firm in particular, and talk of regulatory changes abound, companies are on the alert to ensure that their professionals, who are members of what was once considered one of most trusted … [Read more...] about Not Your Father’s CPA Firm: Accounting Industry Changes and Diversifies

An idea. A dream. A chance. This is how it all begins. No matter how large or small, all businesses are conceived from someone’s vision. Entrepreneurs are individuals who have a natural instinct for taking these visions to reality. They can identify unserved needs, look ahead to the future and then develop a unique solution. But it doesn’t stop there. It takes guts. A true … [Read more...] about The Top Ten: NBJ Salutes Entrepreneurs of the Year

One of the best college savings plans gets even better this year. As a result of a provision in the Tax Act of 2001, qualified withdrawals from Section 529 college savings plans are now completely tax-free. That factor plus several other significant advantages add to the appeal of this college savings instrument. Section 529 of the tax code gives taxpayers some tax-advantaged … [Read more...] about Saving for College: Section 529 Plans Offer Advantages

The past 10 years have yielded a changed business and political climate for Nevadans. The 1990 census counted just over 124,000 Hispanic residents in Nevada, or roughly 10 percent of the state population. With the astronomical growth of the Silver State in the decade from 1990 to 2000 has come a corresponding increase in the Latin population. Hispanic residents of Nevada in … [Read more...] about Challenges and Changes: The Increase in Nevada’s Hispanic Population

In Europe, cards with embedded microprocessors – "smart cards" – have been around for years. In the United States, several million consumers have signed up for the American Express Blue Visa card, and financial institutions such as Providian and Fleet have begun to issue "smart Visa" cards. MasterCard is set to deploy its own smart card. However, U.S. consumers, at least for … [Read more...] about How Smart is Your Card? Microprocessor Cards Slowly Coming to U.S.

The role of the state’s economic development authorities is to diversify Nevada’s economy by encouraging the attraction, retention and expansion of businesses and primary industries in the state. The goal of the Nevada Commission on Economic Development (NCED) when it was formed in 1983 was to go out and recruit companies to Nevada - plain and simple. "Our mission is to work … [Read more...] about Economic Development in Action: Bringing quality companies to Nevada

Nevada automobile dealerships are exhibiting what one business owner calls a "Can do – anyway" spirit, despite a slumping economy, and many dealers report customers are coming out to buy automobiles as a way of showing their support for America. Steve Katzman, general sales manager at Reno Toyota said, "There have been reports that say consumers are sitting on their money. You … [Read more...] about Patriotism a “Driving” Force Say Nevada Auto Dealers

Businesses today expect more from their interior designers than ever before. The interior designer of the past may have been consulted to revamp an office with a quick coat of paint and matching carpet, throwing in a few potted plants for visual interest. Now, certified interior designers are expected to help companies increase employee productivity, improve the bottom line and … [Read more...] about Paint, Plants and Productivity: Interior Designers Can Boost Your Bottom Line

United Construction Company, based in Reno, was Northern Nevada’s top design-build contractor for 2000, according to the Design Build Institute of America. In addition, UCC was ranked second in Nevada and 68th in the nation in the Design Build Association’s 2000 Top 150 listing. The state’s 10th largest construction company, UCC has more than 23 years’ experience as a … [Read more...] about United Construction Company: Bringing Design-Build to Nevada