Hospitals’ Death Rates Improve The annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America study concluded that five Northern Nevada hospitals improved in seven out of eight categories. Nevada’s improvement rates still fall below the national average in numerous categories. Mortality rates nationally stand at 6.31 percent, Nevada is at 6.86 percent; but over the period between … [Read more...] about January 2009: Nevada Briefs
Use The Web To Do More With Less: Business broadband is the answer
Almost everything you need to give your business a world-class infrastructure is just a Web click away. A well-implemented, on-demand computing and communications outsourcing (or “Web sourcing”) strategy can set your firm up for success with big-business features at lower costs. The place to start for many businesses is with core requirements such as phone and e-mail. Using … [Read more...] about Use The Web To Do More With Less: Business broadband is the answer
Rising Healthcare Costs: How do we contain it?
In recent months and years, terrorist threats, the floundering economy and a deteriorating education system have rocked our nation’s core and caused us to reevaluate our values and priorities. Every day, we are bombarded with headlines regarding these events. But there is another issue that stands to define our future as much as any major event in the last 30 years— the rising … [Read more...] about Rising Healthcare Costs: How do we contain it?
RTC’s Club Ride: Gets employees and employers moving in the right direction
In today’s environment, virtually every business is interested in two things – going green and saving green. The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is doing its part with its Club Ride commuter services program. Since launching Club Ride in 1999, the RTC has been on a mission to change the way Las Vegans get to work. The full-service Club Ride … [Read more...] about RTC’s Club Ride: Gets employees and employers moving in the right direction
January 2009: Business Indicators
The numbers are bad. Last year at this time things looked pretty good, at least in Nevada. Even though the U.S. had started to experience difficulties in the credit markets and the housing bubble had already started deflating, things were holding up. We did, however, see storm clouds on the horizon. A year later, however, conditions have deteriorated markedly. Job levels are … [Read more...] about January 2009: Business Indicators
Government Bailouts: Economics or politics?
“If politicians remain in the saddle and ride the private sector, the entrepreneurs who have powered America’s growth in the past will be displaced by lobbyists with access to the government honeypot.” - Irwin Stelzer, senior fellow and director of Hudson Institute’s Center for Economic Policy Every day we hear about another federal program labeled “economic bailout,” … [Read more...] about Government Bailouts: Economics or politics?
Welcome To The Long Run: Keynesian economics have been the downfall of American policymaking.
John Maynard Keynes is, of course, the famous economist who is credited with developing the subfield of macroeconomics – sometimes just called Keynesian economics. The American shift to Keynesianism began in the 1930s, and accelerated following the publication of Keynes’ General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money. Indeed, much of the New Deal was largely a result of his … [Read more...] about Welcome To The Long Run: Keynesian economics have been the downfall of American policymaking.
The Diversity Of Giving – Part II: The charitable toolbox
As varied as the number of reasons that individuals and families make philanthropic gifts, so are the methods by which they can structure their donations. The following information details the mechanics and advantages of some of the more popular gifting solutions. Most charitable vehicles can be placed in one of four board categories. Direct Gifts Direct gifts are the most … [Read more...] about The Diversity Of Giving – Part II: The charitable toolbox
State the Issues: Should the Department of Motor Vehicles be privatized?
YES Should the DMV be privatized? That is like asking if kids should eat their vegetables. If you ask the average citizen to name the three most inefficient, aggravating organizations to deal with, you will likely get back, in no particular order, the post office, the IRS and the DMV. It is no coincidence that all three are government-run operations. And at the heart of the … [Read more...] about State the Issues: Should the Department of Motor Vehicles be privatized?
A budget shortfall has caused lawmakers to search for additional revenue. Do you support a tax increase for the mining industry?
Tim Crowley, President, Nevada Mining Association, Reno It’s likely that taxes will need to be raised in order to provide essential state services. The Nevada mining industry would support new taxes that are broad-based and include all sectors of the economy. Mining will continue to work with leaders and businesses to ensure everyone pays their fair share. Christine … [Read more...] about A budget shortfall has caused lawmakers to search for additional revenue. Do you support a tax increase for the mining industry?
The Sky is Not Falling: Do not let fear determine your future
It is no secret that the mainstream media feeds on disasters, crises and tragedies. Ever since the U.S. economy entered its current downturn, so-called experts have filled the airwaves and syndicated newspaper columns with dire predictions of the next Great Depression, complete with breadlines and tent cities. Pick up any newspaper or magazine, listen to any cable TV station … [Read more...] about The Sky is Not Falling: Do not let fear determine your future
Identifying a Strong Business Bank: Asking questions is imperative
Choosing a bank for your business is significantly different than choosing a bank to handle your personal finances. Having the right business bank on your side can help your company begin, expand and achieve financial prosperity. While numerous locations and an ever-expanding array of services might be important for your personal banking, business banking requires planning, … [Read more...] about Identifying a Strong Business Bank: Asking questions is imperative
December 2008: Business Indicators
The consequences of earlier actions are making themselves felt. The excesses of the past have seeded a series of recent bewildering events. At a time in which order, discernment, agreement, and guidance were called for, policy making in Washington took a series of awkward turns. Some were numbed to see cliff-diving devaluation biting into asset values, leaving a trail of … [Read more...] about December 2008: Business Indicators
Credit Unions: Unfair or necessary financial entities?
A financial storm is brewing on both Wall Street and Main Street. A gaping lack of confidence has halted institution-to-institution and institution-to-consumer lending and current expectations indicate that lending will remain paralyzed through the coming quarters. Economic turmoil is impacting every facet of business in this country, and an interesting story is taking place … [Read more...] about Credit Unions: Unfair or necessary financial entities?
Artificial Credit: Bad monetary policy from Washington, D.C.
There is a simple reason why banks have been so reluctant to loan to other banks. More than anyone, bankers know what banks do. Fractional-reserve banking, after all, is the business of legally lending out money one does not have, all the while hoping that large numbers of your depositors do not show up at the same time demanding their money. In the short term, it … [Read more...] about Artificial Credit: Bad monetary policy from Washington, D.C.