“A leader’s greatest attribute is the ability to forward think. Great leaders anticipate obstacles or challenges that may affect a team and can adjust quickly.” Carol Mayorga • District Manager, Wells Fargo Bank– The Horizons District “I don’t think there is a single greatest attribute. Vision, the ability to motivate and inspire people, providing clear direction and the … [Read more...] about What is a leader’s greatest attribute?
Industry Focus: Investment Firms
The financial services industry has experienced a few rough years but, like many other industries, is beginning to see a bit of a turn-a-round. With individuals beginning to show an interest in wise investments and a slow unclenching of funds, the financial industry is poised for a good year. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Investment Firms
Michael V. Cristalli: Gordon Silver Attorneys & Counselors at Law
Shareholder Las Vegas Number of Employees: 43 Years in Nevada: 17 Years with Company: 3 months How did you first get into your profession? My mother was a judicial executive assistant for 30 years. As a child, I was always around the law, meeting lawyers and judges and hanging out in the law library. The law became a natural environment for me. I was always the most … [Read more...] about Michael V. Cristalli: Gordon Silver Attorneys & Counselors at Law
March 2012: Around the State
Governor to Head Trade Mission to Israel The Governor’s Office of Economic Development has announced that Governor Brian Sandoval will lead a Nevada trade mission to Israel in mid-May. The trade mission will include opportunities to discuss the technologies that Nevada and Israel are pursuing to expand their water supplies for residential and commercial needs. Other areas of … [Read more...] about March 2012: Around the State
Office Summary: Fourth Quarter 2011
Las Vegas The office sector’s performance continues to struggle as pricing fell amid a continued supply-demand imbalance. Rising three-tenths of one percent from the prior quarter, the vacancy rate reached yet another all-time high at 25.3 percent by the close of the fourth quarter of 2011. For the year, the vacancy rate climbed 1.5 percentage points. Despite weak market … [Read more...] about Office Summary: Fourth Quarter 2011
What keeps you up at night?
“My children. Not so much in the traditional sense of making sure they’re safe and sound, but in the sense of their well being if something happened to my wife and I. We’re currently in the process of drafting our estate documents; designating guardians for our young children is of upmost importance at this stage.” Justin Thomas, CFP® • Shareholder/Wealth Advisor, TCI Wealth … [Read more...] about What keeps you up at night?
What life lesson did you learn the hard way?
“I learned that the lack of loyalty I experienced with previous business dealings with other companies has made me take aggressive steps to make loyalty a core value in my company. This has been extremely rewarding and the main reason why we have been in business for over 50 years.” Jewell Creigh • President / CEO, Ute Construction Inc. “Life changes fast. If not managed … [Read more...] about What life lesson did you learn the hard way?
Michael D. Rounds: Watson Rounds
Managing Partner Las Vegas & Reno Number of Employees: 22 Years in Nevada: 13 Years with Company: 13 How did you first get into your profession? I was a student advocate in college and I represented students in disciplinary matters. I loved it and decided to go to law school. I saw the growth in Silicon Valley in law school and decided that intellectual … [Read more...] about Michael D. Rounds: Watson Rounds
Utilities: The Backbone of the Silver State
The Silver State’s utilities, like almost every other industry, have seen some rocky times. New competition, shrinking customer bases and fewer move-ins have all resulted in Nevada’s utilities having to make some tough choices. “Utilities” is a catchall phrase for services everyone needs every day: water, power, natural gas. The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUC) … [Read more...] about Utilities: The Backbone of the Silver State
Lean Manufacturing: What is it and why do it?
U.S. manufacturing and technology is what made our nation a great global power. Unfortunately, our global rank in manufacturing has been eroded by foreign competition, especially in the last 20 years. U.S. companies (large and especially small) who implement lean manufacturing practices in the U.S are now showing that we have the ability to turn the tide and become more … [Read more...] about Lean Manufacturing: What is it and why do it?
Retail Summary: Third Quarter 2010
Las Vegas Vacancies declined for the second consecutive quarter, and average asking rents among anchored-retail centers showed signs of continued weakness. At the close of the third quarter of 2010, the vacancy rate fell a modest five basis points to 10.7 percent compared to the previous quarter. Compared to the same period of the prior year (Q3 2009), the vacancy rate … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: Third Quarter 2010
January 2011: Business Indicators
The U.S. economy continues its slow recovery from recession. For third quarter 2010, estimated real GDP growth was revised upward to a 2.5 percent annualized rate, which is stronger than the 1.7 percent figure for second quarter 2010. U.S. nonfarm employment rose by a tepid 39,000 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in November, marking the second consecutive month of increases. In … [Read more...] about January 2011: Business Indicators
“What is your biggest concern in the upcoming legislative session?”
“The Nevada Development Authority wants to make sure economic diversification and support remains a top priority for the state. Relocating and expanding businesses to Nevada is crucial in tackling the unemployment rate and allowing our state to have a viable future.” Somer Hollingsworth • President and CEO, Nevada Development Authority “Focus again on how to raise more … [Read more...] about “What is your biggest concern in the upcoming legislative session?”
Winning in Today’s Market: Engaging Your Senses
Do you see the advantages? Business executives throughout Nevada have been forced to rethink the way they do business and re-evaluate all aspects of their business plans. With the most challenging economy in recent history, smart business leaders are finding ways to take advantage of opportunities unique to this market. These opportunities include such things as reduced … [Read more...] about Winning in Today’s Market: Engaging Your Senses
Curing the Data Disaster Disease
In this age of information dependence and the digital storage of essential corporate intellectual assets, the tape backup system relied upon by so many businesses for years is fast becoming the ‘cure that is worse than the disease’, as statistics defining the failure ratio of tapes and downtime show clearly that recovering from either hardware failure or real catastrophic … [Read more...] about Curing the Data Disaster Disease