It is hard to imagine two more different people than the candidates who will contend for the Nevada governor’s office this fall. From political philosophy to life experience, Democrat Dina Titus and Republican Jim Gibbons have little in common. Titus, who knocked off Henderson Mayor Jim Gibson to gain the Democratic nomination in an extremely hard-fought campaign, is a UNLV … [Read more...] about Nevada Governor’s Race: A Look at the Players

Addiction is not a weakness," explained Mel Pohl, M.D., medical director of Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC). "It’s not about willpower. It’s a brain disease. The brain of an addict is hard-wired differently from non-addicts; when addicts use a substance, they are more likely to lose control and have more dysfunction in their life. The end result of addiction is damaged … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Recovery Center: Help for Those with Addictions

Each of us at one time or another has had to work with, or for, people we had a hard time getting along with. We’ve all had to learn to deal with the challenges that type of relationship brings. There are really only a few ways to deal with these people, and unfortunately, some of them are negative or ineffective. You can ignore them, but that has many downsides. You can end … [Read more...] about Dealing with Difficult People – Including Your Boss

During my early days in banking, I attended a reception and was complaining to a friend about my workload. My whining was short on substance and long on intensity. I recall saying something like, "If it weren’t for all those customer interruptions, I could really get some work done!" My comrade’s eyes drifted away from me and over my shoulder. I turned and looked straight … [Read more...] about Customer Centering: The Key to Success

In today’s fast-paced, competitive and demanding business environment, employees in both small and large businesses can find themselves facing difficult ethical dilemmas. For this reason, every business – regardless of size – needs to provide knowledge and resources to help employees act ethically. According to the Nevada Society of CPAs, there are several critical ways to … [Read more...] about Creating an Ethical Culture: A Must for Every Business

HELP of Southern Nevada was established in 1970 to provide information and referrals to human and health services available in Southern Nevada. As the Las Vegas Valley has grown, HELP of Southern Nevada has expanded to provide direct services as needed. Its direct services programs now include: Emergency Resource Services, Displaced Homemaker, Community Alternative Sentencing, … [Read more...] about HELP of Southern Nevada: Assisting Nevadans in Need

The primary challenge for Reno’s Frontier Financial Credit Union (FFCU) is maintaining a sound financial organization while adhering to regulatory laws. “The credit union is not taxed on a federal level,” said Bruce Rodela, FFCU’s president/CEO. “Because we are tax-exempt, we operate under restrictions that limit what we can do.” The focus of the state-chartered, 501(c)1 … [Read more...] about Frontier Financial Credit Union: Growing and Changing with the Times

It’s an interesting time to be a commercial real estate broker in Nevada. Demand is high across the state in almost every sector. Retail follows rooftops, and rooftops are proliferating both north and south, but with the new mixed-use developments in metro areas, it’s a chicken-and-egg question: which comes first: retail to lure residents to condominium projects, or residents … [Read more...] about Commercial Real Estate Brokers: A View From the Top

R & O Construction is a nationally-known general contractor and construction manager specializing in commercial, industrial and institutional building construction with a regional office located in Las Vegas. An award-winning company, R & O operates in 16 of the western United States and offers more than 27 years of solid expertise. It is ranked 229th in Engineering … [Read more...] about R & O Construction: Making Its Mark in Southern Nevada

The first half of 2006 brought a sharp up-tick in U.S. prices. Moreover, the price increase appeared across a broad array of items, leaving the first measurable signs of a possible inflation problem. The core consumer price index (CPI) rate of inflation stood at a level sufficient to warrant concern. The CPI reached a 2.4 percent growth level with the likelihood of greater … [Read more...] about Nevada Business Conditions

While learning the ABCs is the basis of every child’s education, understanding how to deal with personal finances is equally important to a successful life. A recently completed nationwide biennial survey of 5,775 high school students by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy revealed only 22.7 percent of the students understood that interest on savings … [Read more...] about Financial Smarts Get a Jump Start: From Nevada Coalition

The recent verdict involving two of Enron’s former senior executives concludes a chapter in corporate governance that began with the demise of a large corporation and the fall of Arthur Andersen LLP. It set in motion the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which has ushered in a new era in corporate governance for publicly traded companies. Enron’s legacy will also include the … [Read more...] about The Enron Scandal and Verdict: How Have They Affected Nevada Companies?