"The Reno Tahoe Tech Center office campus will be head and shoulders above anything that exists in the nation today. It’s a technologically savvy office campus that will lure companies from throughout the region," said center developer Tom Hantges. Hantges, a Las Vegas resident since 1967, began developing real estate in the early 1980s. With his crew of associates and team … [Read more...] about Reno Tahoe Tech Center: Office Space for 21st Century Companies

Virginia City became the first industrial city in the West in 1859, when Peter O'Reilly and Patrick McLaughlin discovered gold in Six-Mile Canyon. Prospectors soon rushed to the area and set up several mining camps. Miner James Finney is said to have christened one tent-and-dugout town on the slopes of Mt. Davidson "Old Virginny Town," in honor of himself and his birthplace. … [Read more...] about Virginia City: Still a Boom Town After All These Years

As the 2001 legislative session drew to a close in May of this year, much attention focused on proposed changes affecting the filing of documents in the commercial recordings division of the Nevada Secretary of State’s office. Of course, a great deal of that interest was directed at fee changes and the possible impact of higher fees on businesses, and upon decisions whether to … [Read more...] about Despite Trying Times, State’s Business Climate is Inviting

After this fall’s terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, security has become a nationwide concern. In this increasingly tense age, businesses are taking a closer look at data storage technologies that permit them to scan and convert dozens of printed pages per minute into digital files that can be encrypted automatically and copied onto a compact disc or sent over the … [Read more...] about Online Data Storage a New Option for Security-Conscious Businesses

Mrs. X, a fifty-year-old mother of two, had been treated for colon cancer many years ago. Recently, a routine chest X-ray showed a suspicious shadow. A computerized tomography (CT) scan was performed, but the results could not verify whether or not her cancer had recurred. She considered surgery to biopsy the shadow, but opted instead for a PET scan, a new non-invasive … [Read more...] about PET Scans: The Latest Weapon Against Cancer

Imagine the artistic, creative tendencies of an architect — a highly imaginative individual who focuses on light, shape, texture and color — one who is inclined to begin a hugely creative project with no fear of scrapping the whole thing and starting over if it does not live up to his or her artistic expectations. Now, consider the analytical, pragmatic disciplines of an … [Read more...] about Architectural Engineering: A Marriage of Art and Science

When father and son duo Frank and Clair Chadwick decided to establish Nevada Bank & Trust in the late 1970s, they were sure the Caliente-based bank would become profitable by the following summer. This was a lofty goal, considering most banks historically take two years before recording their first profitable month. However, Nevada Bank & Trust was able to show a modest … [Read more...] about Nevada Bank & Trust: Finding Success in Rural Nevada

It takes a special kind of person to develop a strategic plan, run an organization efficiently through good times and bad, build a team of happy and productive employees, and – lest we forget – maintain a balance between business and the rest of life. Making the most profit, having the greatest workplace retention and making a positive difference in the community are all worthy … [Read more...] about Best of the Best: Nevada’s Most-Respected CEOs

Except as otherwise provided by law, all property of every kind and nature whatever within this state shall be subject to taxation." Nevada Revised Statute 361.045 - Taxable Property Despite the terrifying implications of the above-referenced NRS, the statutes luckily go on (in NRS 361.069) to exempt household goods and furniture, freeing Nevada residents from the chore of … [Read more...] about Beware the Perpetual Lien & Other Dangerous Migratory Creatures

Lighthouse of the Sierra is a new and unique residential "full service" campus for women and their families affected by substance abuse, facing homelessness and struggling to rebuild their lives. "Lighthouse is a beacon for women who are seeking assistance," said Kari Demetras, executive director and CEO of STEP 2, lead agency and managing partner for Lighthouse of the Sierra. … [Read more...] about LIGHTHOUSE OF THE SIERRA: Guiding women and families through recovery

The first annual 2001 Northern Nevada Family Business of the Year Awards Gala was held on October 5 at the Peppermill Resort Hotel Casino in Reno. Five Northern Nevada firms were selected for top honors at the event, hosted by the Nevada Business Journal and supported by corporate sponsors. Emcees of the gala affair were Bill Frankmore and Shelby Sheehan, anchors of the morning … [Read more...] about Focus on Family: Northern Nevada Family Firms Honored