If the fairways of all 116 of Nevada’s golf courses were laid end-to-end, they would stretch from Las Vegas to Reno, encompassing a history as varied as the people who currently play on them. From age to gender to ethnic background, not to mention ability, golf is attracting an increasingly diverse group of players armed with equipment that helps even an average player hit the … [Read more...] about Going Green: Golf Course Design in the 21st Century
Industry Focus – Mining Industry: Key for Nevada’s Economy
Most residents are unaware of the vital role mining plays in our economy. As part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Focus series, we brought together mining experts for insight on their industry. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal and Russ Fields, president of the Nevada Mining Association, served as moderators for the event. Nevada Business … [Read more...] about Industry Focus – Mining Industry: Key for Nevada’s Economy
Yours,Mine, and Ours – EXTRA: Managing Nevada’s Lands
Juan Palma, Las Vegas Field Office Manager for BLM When it comes to having somebody head up the lands program for Nevada BLM, the agency responsible for administering federal lands in Nevada, which take up 68 percent of the state, the best possible choice is obviously somebody who loves the American West – somebody who loves Nevada. Juan Palma is that person. For the past … [Read more...] about Yours,Mine, and Ours – EXTRA: Managing Nevada’s Lands
What Motivates Your People? The Challenge for Employers
Many employers think that money is the key to attracting, hiring and keeping good people, so pay increases, bonuses and other financial rewards are often the main tactics used to try and keep employees motivated. Paying someone an extra $300 to $400 a month may cause a temporary increase in morale or productivity, but is unlikely to have any long-term impact. That fact is also … [Read more...] about What Motivates Your People? The Challenge for Employers
Technology Risk Assessment: Avoiding a Security Breach
Recently, during a company’s computer system upgrade, hackers broke in, cracked the passwords of nearly 13,500 of the company’s 15,000 employees, and set themselves up as super-users. They altered the company’s bonus checks by moving decimal points over one space, making a $5,000 bonus check even sweeter – $50,000. Not surprisingly, top management was not pleased. Luckily … [Read more...] about Technology Risk Assessment: Avoiding a Security Breach
Washington Mutual: Innovative Programs Key to Success
From Washington Mutual’s incorporation in 1889 to today, the company has consistently utilized cutting-edge technologies, as well as developing its own unique style of customer service that is family-friendly while also efficient. With its new retail service style of banking, Washington Mutual has initiated an entirely new kind of customer banking relationship. This new … [Read more...] about Washington Mutual: Innovative Programs Key to Success
Architecture Extra: Brad Van Woert Embraces the Future of Architecture
When Brad Van Woert joined the late Jack B. Sheehan to practice architecture in 1978, the Reno firm was barely three years old. From their first design project for the Reno Ace’s Hockey Ice Arena, the business has grown to become one of the largest, most successful and most award-winning architecture firms in Northern Nevada. Known today as Sheehan Van Woert Bigotti … [Read more...] about Architecture Extra: Brad Van Woert Embraces the Future of Architecture
Emerging Trends in Architecture: Nevada Architects See Green
It pays to be in the right place at the right time, according to architects in Nevada. For those lucky enough to be practicing in the state during these recent years of unprecedented growth and change, the experience has been exhilarating, to say the least. “It’s fantastic to be an architect in our town in this time period,” said Wade Simpson, principal at Welles Pugsley … [Read more...] about Emerging Trends in Architecture: Nevada Architects See Green
February 2007: Building Nevada Briefs
Carson City’s First Mixed-Use Development Landmark Communities recently announced their new project, Mills Landing, will be built in Carson City. The project, located at State Street and Highway 50, will be a 10-acre, 94-unit residential community surrounded by a blend of open space and retail shops and services. The community will become Landmark’s and Carson City’s first … [Read more...] about February 2007: Building Nevada Briefs
February 2007: Business Indicators
Residential construction and consumer spending grew at above average rates over the first five years of the new century. Starting at mid-year 2006, however, new home construction took a sharp downturn. A national housing recession is underway, though there are marked differences among regions of the country. Permitting is down by double-digit rates from year ago levels in Las … [Read more...] about February 2007: Business Indicators
February 2007: Business Up Front
Public-Private Water Utility Partnerships Urged American Water, the largest water services provider in North America, urged municipal officials to consider partnerships with private companies as a way to manage the enormous task of providing reliable water supplies to cities with aging infrastructure and growing populations. The company made its presentation at the 2006 … [Read more...] about February 2007: Business Up Front
Watch Your Wallets: Lawmaking Season is Here Again
The 74th session of the Nevada Legislature convenes on February 5, 2007, and until it adjourns this summer, the citizens of Nevada must guard their rights, their wallets and the state’s prospects for a healthy economic future. Since the last session concluded in 2005, interim committees have been busy drafting bills to put before the 2007 session. Hundreds of lobbyists have … [Read more...] about Watch Your Wallets: Lawmaking Season is Here Again
Lance Bradford: Development by the Numbers
As a baseball player for the University of Nevada, Reno in the 1980s, Lance Bradford didn’t think he would be where he is today – owner of L.L. Bradford and Co. CPAs and director of Stable Development. Bradford moved to Las Vegas in 1992 and opened L.L. Bradford and Co. CPAs. Stable Development, which celebrates its first year of business this month, was a happy accident for … [Read more...] about Lance Bradford: Development by the Numbers
The Keaton Raphael Memorial: A Beacon of Hope for Children with Cancer
The Keaton Raphael Memorial for Childhood Cancer (KRM) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to form partnerships with businesses, organizations and the medical profession to assist Northern Nevada children and their families in their fight against pediatric cancer. KRM provides valuable financial assistance to families, raises awareness, and educates communities … [Read more...] about The Keaton Raphael Memorial: A Beacon of Hope for Children with Cancer
Leasing Commercial Space: Tips For A Successful Transaction
Leasing commercial space can be a daunting task. The terms of the lease could impact your bottom line and in some cases determine the success or failure of your company. With vacancy rates in the office and retail markets declining, it is safe to say that most business owners will be faced with the decision of leasing space for their business sometime in the near … [Read more...] about Leasing Commercial Space: Tips For A Successful Transaction