In our December 2004 issue, I pledged to report regularly on how Senator Harry Reid is representing our state and our nation. He has a difficult job, trying to represent Nevada, while being pressured as the official voice of the Democrat party, which has fallen under the control of an extreme liberal faction. So, after four months serving as Senate Minority Leader, how’s he … [Read more...] about Harry Reid: Peacemaker or Warmonger?
Common Tax Myths: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
It’s a typical tax accountant’s experience: on a weekly basis we are asked for advice on how to reduce taxes. My first question is, "Did you consider the tax exposure prior to the transaction?" Many times the answer is no. Proper knowledge and utilization of tax strategies is the best way to reduce or eliminate tax exposure. Here are some of my favorite tax myths: Tax Myth: … [Read more...] about Common Tax Myths: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
May 2005: Nevada Briefs
Carson City Gets New Medical Facilities Sierra Surgery and Imaging opened for business in Carson City in March. The hospital serves patients from Carson, Douglas and Lyon counties, offering inpatient and outpatient surgery and diagnostic medical imaging services. Operated in partnership with Carson-Tahoe Hospital, the 49,000-square-foot facility has 15 inpatient rooms, six … [Read more...] about May 2005: Nevada Briefs
Nevada’s Chambers of Commerce: Fighting for Affordable Healthcare Coverage for All Nevadans
One of the most important issues for business – particularly small business – is the affordability of healthcare insurance and the ability for Nevadans to obtain quality medical services. In a recent study, healthcare insurance was identified as the number one issue facing most businesses. Members of both the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce are … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Chambers of Commerce: Fighting for Affordable Healthcare Coverage for All Nevadans
May 2005: State the Issues
Question: "Should the Clark County School District be deconsolidated?" There is No Valid Reason to Keep A Super-Sized District by Sen. Sandra Tiffany, R-Henderson It is truly sad and extremely disappointing that so much misinformation and so many disingenuous statements are made in our press and to my fellow legislators on the issue of school district size. There is simply … [Read more...] about May 2005: State the Issues
GPS-Enabled Mobile Phones: Helping Businesses Track, Locate and Navigate
In the beginning, GPS (Global Positioning System) technology was used only by the military, as well as the aviation and marine industries, and later became available for navigational purposes in luxury automobiles. We have come a long way since then, reaching the point where GPS technology on mobile phones is increasing efficiency and productivity for mobile workers throughout … [Read more...] about GPS-Enabled Mobile Phones: Helping Businesses Track, Locate and Navigate
Cancer Care Center Plans New Facility: To Provide Continuum of Services
Dr. Nav Sharda, the medical director and founder of the Cancer Care Centers opened the first Cancer Care Center in May 2001 on East Harmon Avenue in Las Vegas. At the time, his facility was the first to offer integration in the form of a dedicated CT scanner, which was electronically linked to the treatment machines. "This was a huge step forward that significantly improved the … [Read more...] about Cancer Care Center Plans New Facility: To Provide Continuum of Services
The Property Tax Dilemma: Time for a Revolution?
Chances are by the time you read this, the Legislature will still be mulling over what to do about property taxes. It gave itself a March 31 deadline, figuring if it didn’t come to some decision by then, counties wouldn’t have time to get out the first batch of tax bills, and – yikes! – they’d be late sending us our bills. Couldn’t do that – wouldn’t want to stop the … [Read more...] about The Property Tax Dilemma: Time for a Revolution?
Banking On It
Two years ago, the Nevada Legislature passed a tax increase that seemed to unfairly single out the banking industry in the state. The legislation required bankers to pay a 2 percent payroll tax – nearly triple the .7 percent rate paid by other employers, and the industry was also hit with a $7,000 tax for each bank branch. That branch tax has translated into hundreds of … [Read more...] about Banking On It
Industry Focus: Commercial Builders – Boom Market Presents Challenges
Nevada, especially Southern Nevada, has seen tremendous growth in both residential and commercial building over the past several years, and according to Nevada’s leading commercial contractors, there’s no slowdown in sight. CEOs from 13 contracting firms gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas on February 9th for a roundtable discussion of issues affecting their … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Builders – Boom Market Presents Challenges
April 2005: Business Indicators
After a belated delay, the U.S. job recovery from the 2001 recession became evident in late 2004. The recovery showed up much later than many expected based on past experience. Without a clear recovery in jobs, there remained an uneasiness about the sustainability of the ongoing expansion. At the end of the year, the annual growth rate in jobs showed a 1.7 percent increase from … [Read more...] about April 2005: Business Indicators
April 2005: Building Nevada Briefs
DP Partners to Build Distribution Center for CDW DP Partners recently announced it has signed an agreement to build a 513,240-square-foot distribution center at its 102-acre LogistiCenter at North Las Vegas business park. CDW Corp., a technology company based in Vernon Hills, Ill., will use the build-to-suit facility to service its customers in the Western United States. The … [Read more...] about April 2005: Building Nevada Briefs
Hawco Properties: Developing Spanish Springs From the Ground Up
Most people see nothing but dirt, rocks and sagebrush in the desert. But Jim Haw saw the future. He and his son, Jim Haw, Jr., came to Northern Nevada from Las Vegas in 1978 knowing how quickly a city could grow. They believed Spanish Springs, the area north of Reno and Sparks, was where urban growth would naturally lead, and the Haws wanted to be part of it. They bought … [Read more...] about Hawco Properties: Developing Spanish Springs From the Ground Up
April 2005: Business Up Front
"Stop Paying Me So Much!" Unique Reasons for Quitting A better job opportunity isn’t the only reason employees head for the door, a new survey of advertising and marketing executives shows. The survey was conducted by The Creative Group, a specialized staffing service providing marketing, advertising, creative and Web professionals on a project basis. Those surveyed were … [Read more...] about April 2005: Business Up Front
Women’s Development Center: Closing in on Affordable Housing
Women’s Development Center has outgrown its name. That’s reason to celebrate for local seniors, families – and women – in need of affordable housing. In 1990, the Southern Nevada nonprofit began administering its Transitional Housing Program for homeless women with children. With 27 furnished apartments and the goal of moving single women toward financial independence and … [Read more...] about Women’s Development Center: Closing in on Affordable Housing