Amid the flurry of gyrating stock-market activity, the U.S. economic expansion continues, albeit at a modest pace. Second-quarter preliminary estimates put the growth rate of inflation-adjusted gross domestic product at less than 1 percent, following a first-quarter expansion of only 1.2 percent. Many of the new high-tech firms have folded, and some of the older firms have … [Read more...] about September 2001: Business Indicators
September 2001: Business Up Front
Top Ten Mistakes in Business E-mail John Zipperer of the Commercial Investment Real Estate Journal provides the following words to the wise regarding e-mail mistakes: 1. Sending a Novel — Don’t send long e-mail unless you have a previous agreement with the recipient. Your contacts will thank you for keeping messages short and sweet, and you will have a better chance of them … [Read more...] about September 2001: Business Up Front
Our Newest Federal Researcher – Dr. Frankenstein: Or, The Real Truth About Stem Cell Research
I love technology. In fact, allowing me to browse in an online computer catalog is the equivalent of letting Imelda Marcos loose in a shoe store. I also have great respect for the medical profession. And, I’m putting my money where my mouth is by sending two of my children to medical school. So I hope I won’t be accused of being anti-technology or anti-medicine when I say I … [Read more...] about Our Newest Federal Researcher – Dr. Frankenstein: Or, The Real Truth About Stem Cell Research
Smart Start School Partnership Program: Station Casinos Inc. Helps Clark County Students
Station Casinos Inc., which owns nine casino properties in Southern Nevada, decided four years ago to establish a program to help children in elementary schools. It started when the Texas Gambling Hall & Casino "adopted" C.P. Squires Elementary School, where a large number of students came from homeless shelters. Texas management donated the coins collected from its wishing … [Read more...] about Smart Start School Partnership Program: Station Casinos Inc. Helps Clark County Students
September 2001: Face to Face
Name: Joel F. Bower, M.D. Title: Vice President Medical Affairs Company: St. Rose Dominican Hospital Location: Henderson Type of Business: Hospital. St. Rose has operated a 143-bed hospital in Henderson since 1947, and its new 141-bed Siena campus opened in 2000. Years in Nevada: 30 Years with Company: 30 Biggest Business Challenge: Developing the … [Read more...] about September 2001: Face to Face
International Business in Nevada: Exporting Nevada to the World
Nevada consistently ranks among the highest states for new jobs, new housing and growth in general. Now there’s another top-flight ranking for Nevada: international business —specifically, exports. For the last two calendar years, Nevada has ranked among the top three states in the percentage of increase in exports — 36 percent increase in 1999, 52 percent in 1998. Over the … [Read more...] about International Business in Nevada: Exporting Nevada to the World
The Rules Have Changed: Shouldn’t You Adjust Your Game?
The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (H.R. 1836) contains some of the most significant changes to retirement plans since the Tax Reform Act of 1986. The bill is far-reaching, and rules and regulations have yet to be drafted. Therefore, this summary is not intended to be a substitute for specific tax, legal and investment advice. We recommend you consult … [Read more...] about The Rules Have Changed: Shouldn’t You Adjust Your Game?
September 2001: Nevada Briefs
Manufacturing Plant Opens in Sparks Blackhawk Molding Company has opened a 42,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at 990 Deming Way in Sparks. The plant is dedicated to the manufacture of plastic bottle caps used in the water, dairy, juice and other food industries. The plant is expected to employ 75 people by the end of its first year of operation. It will supply a … [Read more...] about September 2001: Nevada Briefs
Three Million Square Feet and Counting: Las Vegas Convention Center Expands to Meet Demand
Anyone who drives along Desert Inn Road between Swenson and Paradise in Las Vegas on a regular basis has witnessed firsthand the dramatic transformation that has occurred there. In conjunction with the 1.3 million-square-foot expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center, a structure housing meeting rooms now spans that section of the busy thoroughfare. An additional 1 million … [Read more...] about Three Million Square Feet and Counting: Las Vegas Convention Center Expands to Meet Demand
Making the Voice of Business Heard in Carson City: Advice from a Political Veteran
Seeking advice on what business leaders can do to increase their influence in the Nevada Legislature, we turn this month to Speaker Emeritus Joe Dini. Dini, a Democrat from Yerington, has played a prominent role in Nevada’s legislative history, serving 35 years in the Legislature, with eight terms as Assembly Speaker. He is Nevada’s longest-serving Assembly member – a title … [Read more...] about Making the Voice of Business Heard in Carson City: Advice from a Political Veteran
SouthwestUSA Bank: Extraordinary Service with Innovative Technology
Peter Kingman’s vision of organizing and building a bank to serve the ever-growing affluent population in Southern Nevada came to fruition with the opening of SouthwestUSA Bank in May 2001. Research supported his belief that the Las Vegas market will patronize a bank that provides private banking services for elite clients. Kingman noted that other banks have offered private … [Read more...] about SouthwestUSA Bank: Extraordinary Service with Innovative Technology
2001 Legislative Accomplishments: Yes, Some Good Did Come Out of the 2001 Session
The 2001 legislative session will long be remembered for the chaos surrounding its final days and hours. Even those who have spent lengthy careers in and around the Legislature say they have never seen anything quite like it. The inability to reach an agreement on reapportionment resulted in the first special session in more than a decade, and the dispute over bills passed … [Read more...] about 2001 Legislative Accomplishments: Yes, Some Good Did Come Out of the 2001 Session
MAKING THE MOST OF PHONE LINES: Fallon Gets New Options
Myrio Corporation’s software helps to close the digital divide. Myrio’s digital convergence software platform and network solutions enable telecommunications network operators to deliver advanced value-added services to their subscribers over any Internet protocol infrastructure. This system allows subscribers to select, use and track usage of their digital services — from … [Read more...] about MAKING THE MOST OF PHONE LINES: Fallon Gets New Options
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: Top 40 Nevada Businesspeople Under the Age of 40
When we reviewed the nominations on our Web site for the Top 40 business leaders under the age of 40, we were surprised by the variety of their experiences in many different professions and cities throughout the state. Their contributions are even more impressive, both to the economy through their businesses, and to their communities through service and volunteer work. These … [Read more...] about Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: Top 40 Nevada Businesspeople Under the Age of 40
August 2001: Nevada Briefs
American Nevada Pre-leasing Office Building American Nevada Corp. is actively pre-leasing space in a suburban Class A office building under construction at 2285 Corporate Circle in the master-planned Green Valley Corporate Center in Henderson. The two-story, 44,000-square-foot building is expected to be ready for occupancy in the fourth quarter of 2001. Available spaces range … [Read more...] about August 2001: Nevada Briefs