As an investor, you need to realize that the stock market will always have its ups and downs. You can’t do anything about these fluctuations – but you don’t have to let them wreak havoc on your investment decisions. Of course, during those occasions when your brokerage statement contains unwelcome results, you may be tempted to take action by selling off some "losers." But … [Read more...] about Market Volatility Got You Down? Five Things to Focus on Instead
October 2005: Nevada Briefs
EDAWN Reports Record Companies and Jobs For the second consecutive year the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) has reported a record number of new and expanding companies, representing an economic impact of nearly $267 million to the region during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005. The 40 companies that moved to or expanded in Northern Nevada is double … [Read more...] about October 2005: Nevada Briefs
Delegate, Don’t Abdicate: The Importance of Sharing Responsibilties
Far too many managers and supervisors are either afraid to delegate tasks and responsibilities to their people or feel they are the only ones who can do things the way they need to be done. Several years ago, Nevada Business Journal did a survey asking employees to identify what motivated them. While money was on the list, it was well down in the rankings. What people … [Read more...] about Delegate, Don’t Abdicate: The Importance of Sharing Responsibilties
The Role of the Judiciary: An Essential Part of U.S. Government
Q: Recent court cases in the news have commentators talking about the role of the judiciary in society. As Chief Justice, what is your position on the role of courts in Nevada government? Commentators speak as though the role of the judiciary has changed. It has not. For over two centuries, the essence of our nation’s representative democracy is the division of power between … [Read more...] about The Role of the Judiciary: An Essential Part of U.S. Government
October 2005: State the Issues
Question: Should Sempra Energy be allowed to build the Granite Fox coal-fired power plant in Northern Nevada? No, Sempra’s Coal Plant is Bad Business by Jon Wellinghoff Sempra is proposing to build a 1450-megawatt, pulverized-coal plant in northern Washoe County near Gerlach. Business leaders should instead support wind and geothermal development in Nevada as a better … [Read more...] about October 2005: State the Issues
The Clock is Ticking: Is Your Business Ready for SB347?
The CEO was staring at screen images of his internal network, along with his customer database and all the customers’ personal information, including Social Security numbers, credit history and FICO scores. He had just completed a vulnerability assessment of his network and was briefing the results to the executive team, which weren’t pretty. Further investigation revealed a … [Read more...] about The Clock is Ticking: Is Your Business Ready for SB347?
Growing Pains: Nevada Growth Rate Presents Challenges
The signs of growth in Nevada are everywhere. Dozens of new schools are built each year, traffic crawls along on overly congested roadways, and a new housing community seems to sprout up in the desert just about every week. Such is life in Nevada these days, where the population has literally doubled in a decade. "There are some folks who suggest stopping growth would be a … [Read more...] about Growing Pains: Nevada Growth Rate Presents Challenges
September 2005: Building Nevada Briefs
Panattoni Breaks Ground on Business Center Panattoni Construction’s latest project in the Nevada market is the Creekside Business Center at 2575 East Washburn Road in Las Vegas. Phase I of the development includes two multi-use facilities: 40,140 square feet and 38,833 square feet, respectively. The tilt-up construction buildings, featuring space for both warehouse and office … [Read more...] about September 2005: Building Nevada Briefs
Silverwing Development: Right at Home in Northern Nevada
Several years ago, when Silverwing Development entered the Northern Nevada market, the area’s housing boom was just beginning. At that time, the developer’s only Nevada project was a raw piece of land in Stead, known as Sky Vista. The land was broken into smaller parcels for subdivisions, and sold to other developers for residential building. And in one small portion, … [Read more...] about Silverwing Development: Right at Home in Northern Nevada
September 2005: Business Indicators
The data, across a wide range of measures, support what we hear: the economy is doing well, with more favorable than unfavorable financial reports. The U.S. price and employment picture shows stable prices, even in the face of sharp increases in oil prices, and a steadily – if belatedly – improving job market. Inflation remains at less than a 3 percent growth rate, up 2.5 … [Read more...] about September 2005: Business Indicators
September 2005: Business Up Front
We All Pay for Healthcare for Uninsured Premiums for employer-provided family health insurance will cost, on average, an extra $922 in 2005 to cover the unpaid expenses of healthcare for the uninsured, according to a recent report issued by Families USA, a health consumer organization. These added costs account for $1 out of every $12 spent for employer-provided health … [Read more...] about September 2005: Business Up Front
Business Success Requires Accountability & Competition: What about Public Education?
The Nevada Department of Education recently reported that more than half the schools in the state (53 percent) failed to meet the "adequate yearly progress" standards of the federal No Child Left Behind Act for the 2004-2005 school year. Out of the 608 schools evaluated, only five were named "exemplary" and only 52 received a "high achieving" ranking. More than 27 percent were … [Read more...] about Business Success Requires Accountability & Competition: What about Public Education?
The Shade Tree Shelter: Helping Women and Children in Crisis
The Shade Tree (TST) is the only 24 hour-accessible shelter designed specifically to meet the needs of women and children in Southern Nevada. Since 1990, TST has served homeless and abused women and children. Many of those who stay at TST are victims of domestic abuse, elder abuse or street violence. Others who make TST their temporary home include female veterans, the elderly, … [Read more...] about The Shade Tree Shelter: Helping Women and Children in Crisis
September 2005: Face to Face
Name: Jeff Eigenman Title: Project Manager Company: Voit Development Company Type of Business: Commercial real estate development  Location: Reno Years in Nevada: 39 Years with company: 3 Biggest Business Challenge: Our biggest challenge is locating new development opportunities in the Reno/Sparks market. The market is tight, land is scarce and the … [Read more...] about September 2005: Face to Face
The Franchising Solution: In Business for Yourself, but Not by Yourself
Northern Nevada business owner Maurice Dussaq purchased a franchise because he could not find a business for sale that he had an interest in, and he did not want to start one from scratch. "Franchising seemed like a viable option, and I knew I wanted a business-to-business franchise that was profitable," said the owner of two FASTSIGNS franchises, one in Carson City and one in … [Read more...] about The Franchising Solution: In Business for Yourself, but Not by Yourself