Planes, trains and automobiles, airports, roadways, power and water – we sometimes take them for granted. But every day, more and more Nevada residents put demands on this critical infrastructure. Behind the scenes, organizations are working diligently and creatively to hold Nevada’s infrastructure together, and keep pace with growth. Water, Water – Where? For the water … [Read more...] about Infrastructure and Growth: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Does government of the people, by the people and for the people include the right of the public to circumvent the legislative process, and pass legislation and constitutional amendments by themselves? This question will undoubtedly be asked several times as the 2007 Legislature gets ready to convene for its 74th session this coming February. Nevada has some of the most … [Read more...] about Constitutional Changes: The Voice of the People?

A text message, simply put, is a maximum of 160 characters of text you can send back and forth. While cell phone-hugging, text-crazy teenagers are the most visible text-messaging force out there, business people are starting to use text messages to send and receive information with trusted senders and recipients. Yes, texting (SMS technology) has transcended the teen market and … [Read more...] about Text Messaging: What Business Owners Need to Know

1.5 Million Square Feet of Industrial Space Underway Phase II of the 1.5 million-square-foot Blue Diamond Business Center in Las Vegas was recently completed. With more than 350,000 square feet of light industrial space, it features tenants such as Sara Lee Bakery, Outdoor Kitchen Concepts, Hardwood Specialty, American Shredding, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Peterman Lumber, … [Read more...] about January 2007: Building Nevada Briefs

It seems like integrity and honesty are becoming relics of the past. Every day there’s another news article about identity theft, Internet scams, Enron-style corporate fraud or political corruption. As publisher of Nevada’s only statewide business magazine, I am often approached to spread the word about issues important to the business community. I recently heard about a new … [Read more...] about “Renting” Collateral: A Cautionary Tale

What is standing in the way of achieving your goals? To achieve your goals, you must first create a vision. Then, identify categories within your vision, such as: employees, money, exercise, family and personal time, personal development and other things you want to acquire. Use the following guidelines to create and achieve your goals – and the life you truly desire: 1. … [Read more...] about Commandments for Goal-Setting: Make Goals Vivid and Visible

Krys T. Bart, executive director, Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, was recently chosen Airport Director of the Year for airports serving fewer than 5 million passengers a year. “I was very honored to be selected,” she said. “This is particularly an honor because the award is judged not by popularity, but by a panel of your peers. They look at specific things, such as … [Read more...] about Infrastructure and Growth EXTRA: Krys T. Bart Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Pick up a copy of Money or Smart Money magazine, and you’ll find articles about all manner of potential investments. Stocks, bonds, REITs, tax-free municipal bonds, real estate – even baseball cards and Cabbage Patch dolls. But you’ll probably never find an article on trust deeds, even though these investments have been quietly yielding many savvy Nevadans double-digit … [Read more...] about Trust Deed Investments: Overlooked, Underappreciated

“How does the Financial Institutions Division regulate payday lenders and protect consumers?” Check cashing and deferred deposit service companies, colloquially known as “payday lenders,” are a necessity to certain borrowers who may be labeled sub-prime, though consumers from a broad spectrum of income and asset levels use payday loan services. Payday loans are meant to … [Read more...] about Payday Loan Regulations: Protecting Nevada Borrowers

More than 100,000 people across the U.S. need organ transplants. In Nevada, 217 people are waiting for kidney or kidney/pancreas transplants, the only type of transplant surgery performed in this state. Organ Shortage Not long ago, the topic of organ donation was a quiet whisper. Back then, debate took the form of ethical questioning: should we be transplanting organs? Today, … [Read more...] about Organ and Anatomical Donation: Two Organizations Educate the Public

Real estate and commercial development companies are faced with a variety of challenges in Southern Nevada’s business climate today. From the lack of affordable land and rising construction costs to timing issues for permits and entitlements, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to remain competitive. However, Plise Companies, LLC (Plise) continues to be ranked among industry … [Read more...] about Plise Companies, LLC: Planning for the Future