In its monthly Industry Outlook series, Nevada Business Journal invites leaders in all segments of Nevada business to discuss the challenges and opportunities in their fields. One recurring theme since the beginning of this series in 2001 has been the difficulty of finding enough qualified employees to keep up with the demands of growth. This month we spoke with representatives … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Staffing Firms – Providing Employees to Fuel Nevada’s Growth
Your Company’s Website: Who Really Owns It?
A company’s Website is a valuable asset that should be carefully protected. Failure to do so could severely limit what rights a company has in the content of its own Website, may result in others retaining rights in the same content, or may lead to lawsuits. Independent Web Designers and Ownership Protecting the content of a Website starts at the design stage. A company … [Read more...] about Your Company’s Website: Who Really Owns It?
Big A, Little E: Blakely Johnson & Ghusn Shifting Focus
In Northern Nevada, Barnes & Noble.com’s warehouse, Intuit’s office park and a Walgreen’s retail store, and in Southern Nevada, Scott Drake Enterprises’ manufacturing/distribution facility, the Silverado Business Park and the Cheyenne Distribution Center are the architectural creations of Blakely Johnson & Ghusn Inc. (BJG). BJG is a Reno-based corporation that … [Read more...] about Big A, Little E: Blakely Johnson & Ghusn Shifting Focus
July 2005: Building Nevada Briefs
Shea Breaks Ground for Office Condo Projects Shea Commercial recently broke ground on two commercial condominium complexes in Southern Nevada. Shea at Shadow Crest, located at East Warm Springs and Spencer Street, is a seven-building, single-story office/medical complex offering floor plans ranging from 5,178 square feet to 7,570 square feet. Shea at Sunset, located on East … [Read more...] about July 2005: Building Nevada Briefs
July 2005: Business Indicators
Nevada continues to experience favorable economic conditions. Jobs are up by 6.4 percent over the last year in the Silver State. In addition, taxable sales and gaming revenue are up by more than 10 percent on an annualized basis. Not surprisingly, Nevada’s unemployment rate is at 4 percent, a full 1.2 percent less than the rate for the U.S. In comparison, U.S. job growth is up … [Read more...] about July 2005: Business Indicators
July 2005: Business Up Front
Twelve Proven Rules for Sales Success Stephan Schiffman, president of D.E.I. Management Group, Inc. and author of several books about selling, offers the following 12 rules for sales success: 1. Always respond to customers and prospects within 48 hours. 2. Schedule sales appointments for early (8 a.m.) or late (4 p.m.) in the work day. 3. Follow through immediately on … [Read more...] about July 2005: Business Up Front
Buying vs. Leasing Commercial Space: The Pros and Cons
Buying commercial space has many advantages over leasing the space. Most landlords have not kept up with the rising costs of construction, which puts the burden on the tenant to finance the difference (also known as cost overage) for tenant improvements. Also, if the building is not already equipped with common restrooms, private restrooms are an added expense the tenant must … [Read more...] about Buying vs. Leasing Commercial Space: The Pros and Cons
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights: Will It Work in Nevada?
Those who support a Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights (TABOR) talk about the "ratchet up" effect in state governments. Let’s see if it applies to Nevada. The theory says that in periods of prosperity, governments tend to increase spending to match the increase in revenues. However, when growth stalls or a recession hits and state revenues fall, governments are reluctant to cut … [Read more...] about Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights: Will It Work in Nevada?
Olive Crest: Serving At-Risk Children and Families
Olive Crest is dedicated to preventing child abuse, to treating the victims of abuse and to preserving the family, one life at a time. Children come into this world seeking love, protection, and care. Unfortunately, for millions of children each year, that search will be fruitless. Olive Crest is a national leader in the prevention and treatment of child abuse, caring for … [Read more...] about Olive Crest: Serving At-Risk Children and Families
July 2005: Face to Face
Name: Mike McCabe Title: Vice president of leasing Company: DP Partners Type of Business: Industrial development Years in Nevada: 48 years Years with Company: 8 months Biggest Business Challenge: Bringing a build-to-suit 250,000-square-foot industrial facility to occupancy on a nine-month timetable without an executed lease or a selected site, with a winter … [Read more...] about July 2005: Face to Face
Industry Focus: Bankers – Facing Business Challenges
Bankers in Nevada deal with some of the same challenges faced by executives in other professions – for example, keeping up with growth, finding and retaining qualified employees, and battling competitors. They discussed these topics and others unique to banking, such as security problems and political issues, at a recent luncheon held at The Stirling Club in Las Vegas. The … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers – Facing Business Challenges
Roth 401(k): A New Solution – To Benefit Professionals
Planning for retirement can be both exciting and scary as one investigates investment, insurance and saving alternatives. Popular options in the past have revolved around the Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, 401(k)s, SEP IRAs and Simple IRAs. Each option had its own limitations and benefits. In 2006 a new option called the Roth 401(k) will be entering the retirement benefits … [Read more...] about Roth 401(k): A New Solution – To Benefit Professionals
July 2005: Nevada Briefs
Reliant Sells Interest in Boulder City Power Plant Houston-based Reliant Energy has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its 50 percent interest in El Dorado Energy to Sempra Generation for $132 million. Reliant and Sempra had jointly owned the 480-megawatt, natural gas-fired El Dorado Energy power plant located in Eldorado Valley, about 40 miles southeast of Las Vegas … [Read more...] about July 2005: Nevada Briefs
Nevada’s Architectural Firms: Shaping the State’s Future
With sprawling shopping centers and oceans of neon lights, it’s almost impossible to imagine Las Vegas and Reno as the dusty one-horse towns they used to be. Nevada has long been experiencing unparalleled growth and a booming economy. That’s good news for businesses like architecture firms that are on the ground floor of that growth. Las Vegas was the site of the American … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Architectural Firms: Shaping the State’s Future
POWER HITTERS: Nevada’s “A” Team
The "power hitters" profiled in this issue are different individually, but share much in common. Several of the power hitters told of their "barks" being worse than their "bites." Others listed fascinating hobbies. Still others shared interesting stories about their ascent to the top in their chosen professions. For Jim Miller, of Reno’s Washoe Medical Center, perseverance … [Read more...] about POWER HITTERS: Nevada’s “A” Team