Charles Perry, executive director for Nevada Health Care Association The most important issue facing Nevada’s business community today is the state of the economy nationally. Our principal business is still the tourism, resort and gaming industry and its ability to attract visitors to the state. Patrick Wisman, vice chairman, president and CEO – Southwest USA Bank The … [Read more...] about What is the most important issue facing Nevada’s business community?
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Do you feel Nevada’s economy will be stronger in the coming year?
Von Heinz, Partner, Lewis and Roca LLP, Las Vegas “The economic malaise that grips the country will impact Europe and Asia harder than anticipated and, in turn, make Nevada’s financial recovery even more challenging. Nevada businesses whose employees provide the highest quality work product and most meaningful service will best be positioned to survive a difficult … [Read more...] about Do you feel Nevada’s economy will be stronger in the coming year?
What single change would most improve Nevada’s educational system?
Dr. Fred Maryanski, President, Nevada State College, Henderson Our largest employers must deliver the message to our school children that a good education is essential for advancement and success. It’s easy to get a job, but you need an education to have a career. Leslie Parraguirre, Owner/Founder, Colours, Inc., Las Vegas Partnerships like the Clark County Public … [Read more...] about What single change would most improve Nevada’s educational system?
What’s your prediction on the housing market?
Boyd L. Erickson, Principal, Finnegan Erickson Associates, Henderson The housing market will rebound earlier than the rest of the country because of the opening of the mega resorts on the Strip – which will require more employees – resulting in the need for more housing. Amy Lessinger, Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, Reno The housing market has dropped about 23 … [Read more...] about What’s your prediction on the housing market?
Do you feel our “Sin City” image makes Nevada a tough place to raise kids?
Darren Hankel, Principal, Consultants in Marketing, Inc., Las Vegas “If you take a proactive role in parenting, you can instill core values and ethics that lead to a solid moral foundation. Even though my two daughters are young, I engage them in conversations so that I understand how they are interpreting the world we live in.” June Connelly, Executive Director, … [Read more...] about Do you feel our “Sin City” image makes Nevada a tough place to raise kids?
March 2006: Speaking For Nevada
On the occasion of our 20th anniversary issue, we asked former governors of Nevada to answer the following question: "What measure passed by Nevada’s Legislature since 1986 will have the greatest long-term effect on Nevada’s business community?" Legislators Deserve Praise for Restraint Robert List (1979-1983) Recognizing that Nevada has been the fastest-growing … [Read more...] about March 2006: Speaking For Nevada
April 2005: Inside Politics
It’s been eight years since the Nevada Legislature passed what was hailed as "historic" education reform legislation aimed at getting students better educated during their 12-year stay in public schools. And lawmakers in Carson City are still asking what can be done to make our schools better and turn our slow progress into real academic gains for students and the businesses … [Read more...] about April 2005: Inside Politics
LIFESIGNS: Giving a new look to wellness
Self-insured resorts help Tennessee-based health exam company choose high-growth Las Vegas as first expansion market. Nevada is not well. Our population ranks as consistently unhealthy in cancer rates, hypertension, preventable hospitalizations, complication rates, immunizable diseases and heart disease, among others. The state also shows up poorly on such health indicators as … [Read more...] about LIFESIGNS: Giving a new look to wellness