As Preferred Public Relations & Marketing grew its client base and expanded its staff over the past five years, owner Michele Tell came to a defining moment. She and her husband/partner, James Woodrow, had moved the boutique firm’s Las Vegas office three times. With each move, the business quickly outgrew its space. Luckily, said Tell, her husband’s background in finance … [Read more...] about Buying or Leasing Office Space: Examining the Options

Nevada First Bank strongly believes in giving back to the community. This can be seen through its many charitable contributions and in the company spirit. The contributions not only take the form of cash donations, but usually involve the personal time of the company’s employees. Nevada First Bank has identified specific goals for providing charitable assistance. "The senior … [Read more...] about Nevada First Bank: Investing in Children and Education

Family and business can be a powerful combination, as evidenced by the seven successful strategists whose companies were chosen by Nevada Business Journal as Family Businesses of the Year. When family overlaps with business, dynamics change on every level. "When things work well, tight alignment of family can be a powerful force," said consultant Randy Rollinson, president … [Read more...] about Family Matters: How to Successfully Blend Family with Business

Nevada’s quality of life and pro-business environment score A’s with newcomers to the state. More than 600,000 new residents are expected by 2010. But Nevada’s higher education still gets F’s. According to the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, Nevada’s high school graduation rate is 62 percent, ranking 39th nationally. Nevada places 50th for the … [Read more...] about Making the Grade: Higher Education in Nevada

Ballot questions are the moving targets in this year’s election. We know which candidates are seeking public office, but getting a fix on what questions the Nevada voters will decide on November 2 is a much more fluid effort. As of my writing this in mid-August, there are six statewide ballot questions that, if approved, could dramatically change the language of Nevada’s … [Read more...] about Ballot Questions 2004: Raise Even More Questions

When most people are asked what their most valuable asset is, they respond that their house, car, retirement plan or business is most valuable. I disagree. I believe that your most valuable asset is your ability to earn a living. This is true for just about anyone who is not already retired. The extent of the risk of a serious injury or illness affecting your ability to earn … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Greatest Asset With Disability Coverage

The wheels of the Boeing 777 touch ground in Dublin, Ireland at 8:00 am local time – midnight in Nevada. I wish for a Red Bull as I turn on my Nokia 6820 phone and wonder which U.K. wireless provider it will latch onto. Seconds after "Vodafone" appears on its smallish screen, my pulse quickens as messages start to beep in. I’ve been unreachable for 10 hours on a midweek … [Read more...] about Fifteen Minutes of SMS on a Plane: How Technology Changes Daily Life

St. Rose Dominican Hospitals are the only not-for-profit, non-tax supported and religiously sponsored hospitals in Southern Nevada. The hospital’s founders, the Adrian Dominican Sisters, have a legacy of service to the poor, sick and oppressed dating back to 12th-century France. For more than five decades, St. Rose has offered a tradition of high-tech, high-touch care. The … [Read more...] about St. Rose Dominican Hospitals: Caring for Southern Nevada

U.S. Bank operates in 24 states and is ranked in the top two in 17 of those locations. The Minnesota-based financial institution, however, views Nevada as one of its top potential growth markets. With healthy competition from Bank of America and Wells Fargo as well as the numerous community banks, U.S. Bank believes it can fill an important customer service function in … [Read more...] about U.S. Bank of Nevada: Exploring Future Growth Possibilities

Many of us remember the revolving door in banking that took place four to six years ago. It seemed as if community banks were bought up almost as soon as their doors opened, leaving the community lacking in the local banking area. Customers endured the inconvenience of becoming accustomed to a new bank. For ambitious bankers, the landscape was wide open for opportunity. In the … [Read more...] about Northern Nevada Bank Records Consistent Growth

Nevada continues to be a strong market for industrial development, but rising land costs are a concern, especially in Las Vegas. Developers who already have land to build facilities for manufacturing, warehousing and distribution are in good shape, but those who don’t must compete with residential developers who are paying high prices for land because of the residential … [Read more...] about Industrial Development Booming: At Both Ends of Nevada