Bar Association Finds Permanent Home After years of operating out of rented offices, the Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) has purchased a building in downtown Las Vegas that will serve as its permanent headquarters. James E. Rogers, an attorney who is now the principal owner of Sunbelt Communications Company, donated $285,000 to enable the association to buy the office … [Read more...] about January 2003: Nevada Briefs
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January 2003: State the Issues
Issue: Should the 2003 Legislature increase the tax rate for Nevada gaming revenue? Increasing Gaming Taxes is Not the Answer By Bill Bible Senator Neal is at it again. In spite of having his dangerous tax proposals repudiated during two gubernatorial elections, two legislative sessions and the petition process, Senator Neal continues to argue that the state’s fiscal … [Read more...] about January 2003: State the Issues
December 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
Design Awards Announced The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently announced the winners in the 2002 Nevada State Design & Service Awards, recognizing excellence in design, as well as success in meeting individual project requirements. UNBUILT Category Proposed Tahoe Truckee Airport, Sheehan VanWoert Bigotti Architects/JLS Design Prototype 2000 Senior … [Read more...] about December 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
December 2002: Business Indicators
With a step-up in federal deficits and investment spending, especially for computers and related high-tech equipment, consumer spending did not have to bear the brunt of keeping the economy afloat in the third quarter. As a result, U.S. spending picked up in the third quarter over what had been expected, posting a solid 3 percent growth rate. Consumer spending during the … [Read more...] about December 2002: Business Indicators
December 2002: Business Up Front
Job Interviews for Dummies Job seekers typically research what they should do during an interview. But knowing what not to do is an equally valuable lesson. OfficeTeam, a staffing service specializing in administrative professionals, asked executives to name the strangest things they had recalled happening in a job interview, and the results show many job seekers could benefit … [Read more...] about December 2002: Business Up Front
December 2002: Letter to the Editor
Ms. Foley, I am writing in response to Ms. Mary Ella Holloway’s opinion on vouchers published in the November issue of Nevada Business Journal. I am the vice principal of Mountain View Christian Schools, a private school serving students from preschool through 12th grade. When Ms. Holloway opines about the affect of vouchers on education, she displays a significant lack … [Read more...] about December 2002: Letter to the Editor
December 2002: Face to Face
Name: Leslie G. Parraguirre Title: President Company: Colours, Inc. Location: Las Vegas Years in Nevada: Lifelong Years with Firm: 14 Type of Business: Interior Design, with varied projects including custom estate properties, model home merchandising, medical/office, restaurants and bars, retail spaces. Biggest Business Challenge: Coordinating … [Read more...] about December 2002: Face to Face
December 2002: Nevada Briefs
Business Bank Mentors Students Danny Albillo, a sophomore student enrolled in the Academy of Finance Magnet Program at Clark High School in Las Vegas, listens to Mark Phillips, executive vice president and chief credit officer for Business Bank of Nevada, as they begin a three-year student-mentor partnership. Business Bank recently joined the mentoring program at the Academy … [Read more...] about December 2002: Nevada Briefs
December 2002: State the Issues
Issue: The amount credit unions may lend to commercial borrowers is currently limited to 12 1/4 percent of their assets. Should this limit be raised? The Limit on Credit Union Member Business Lending Should be Eliminated By: Dennis Flannigan The limit on credit union member business loans should be eliminated. Business lending poses little risk to credit unions, and limits … [Read more...] about December 2002: State the Issues
November 2002: Nevada Briefs
Safe Mines Receive Awards The Nevada Mining Association honored Nevada’s safest mining operations and employees at its annual convention held in September at Lake Tahoe. A total of 27 mines were recognized for their safety efforts. The first place winners in the Mining Safety Awards included: •Small Open Pit Mines: Ruby Hill Mine – Barrick Gold Corporation •Medium Open … [Read more...] about November 2002: Nevada Briefs
November 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
Parsons Completes 10 Million Square Feet Parsons Bros. Rockeries recently completed its 10 millionth square foot of rock retaining wall. According to President Kevin Parsons, this is the equivalent of a four-foot-high rock retaining wall stretching from Las Vegas to Reno. The company, which celebrated its 30-year anniversary in March, used 1.5 million tons of rocks and over … [Read more...] about November 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
November 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
Las Vegas Homes Satisfy Buyers Las Vegas ranked among the top U.S. cities for the third consecutive year in the latest J.D. Power and Associates "New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study," released in September. Once again, Las Vegas achieved an overall customer satisfaction index score of 106, following only Charlotte, N.C., and Phoenix, which tied for first place with … [Read more...] about November 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
November 2002: Business Indicators
Generally speaking, U.S. economic indicators during the first quarter of 2002 suggested a bright outlook with economic expansion. Yet, a series of accounting scandals slowed the expansion. Consumers, having confidence in the future, continued to spend. However, inability to measure business earnings with any degree of confidence, as well as uncertainty about whether more … [Read more...] about November 2002: Business Indicators
November 2002: Business Up Front
Investors’ Confidence Still Shaky Approximately 62 percent of financial services professionals polled in a recent survey said government efforts to protect investors and prevent accounting malpractice have had no effect on restoring their clients’ confidence. The survey of nearly 1,000 Farmers Financial Solutions registered agents throughout the United States also reveals that … [Read more...] about November 2002: Business Up Front
November 2002: Face to Face
Name: Heidi Loeb Title: Chief Executive Officer Company: Wingfield Nevada Group/Red Hawk at Wingfield Springs Location: Reno Years in Nevada: 1 Years with Company: 1 Type of Business: An owner-operated residential real estate development company that has developed the master-planned golf community of Red Hawk at Wingfield Springs. Biggest Business … [Read more...] about November 2002: Face to Face