Issue: Should Nevada institute a school voucher program? A Voice for School Choice By Sen. Maurice Washington Let us first get something straight: The issue of school vouchers should be redefined as the issue of educational opportunities. Currently, the state of Nevada spends approximately $5,800 per child per year for a public school education. Why shouldn’t the parent of … [Read more...] about November 2002: State the Issues
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October 2002: Building Nevada Brief
Las Vegas Firm Receives National Certification Vegas General Construction Co. is the first trade contractor in Southern Nevada to achieve certification in the National Housing Quality Certified Trade Contractor Program of the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. It was designated a "Certified Framing Contractor" for complying with quality procedures based on … [Read more...] about October 2002: Building Nevada Brief
October 2002: Business Up Front
Are You Able to Accommodate the Disabled? James J. McDonald Jr., an attorney with Fisher & Phillips LLP, a national firm specializing in labor issues, reports that the development of laws under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) over the last few years shows two trends. First is a changing definition of "disability." Persons in wheelchairs now account for less than … [Read more...] about October 2002: Business Up Front
October 2002: Face to Face
Name: Lisa Hammond Title: CEO, Founder Company: Femail Creations Type of Business: Mail order catalog and Website, specializing in handcrafted gifts created by women artists Location: Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 20 Years with Company: 7 BIGGEST BUSINESS CHALLENGE: One of my challenges is lack of capital and maintaining a steady cash flow. It’s … [Read more...] about October 2002: Face to Face
October 2002: Nevada Briefs
Nevada Film Office Releases Figures During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, the state of Nevada received nearly $115 million in revenues from movies, television programs, commercials and other projects filmed in the state, according to the Nevada Film Office (NFO). Approximately $52 million resulted from more than 150 television programs, including series and specials, … [Read more...] about October 2002: Nevada Briefs
October 2002: Business Indicators
Amid a collection of indicators that seem to give mixed signals, Nevada and the nation continue to rebound from the 2001 recession and the aftermath of Sept. 11, though things still have not fully recovered. Most significantly, unemployment rates, while above the desired 4 percent range of late 2000, nonetheless improved in recent months for Nevada, Clark County and the U.S., … [Read more...] about October 2002: Business Indicators
October 2002: State the Issues
"Should the 2002 ballot question be approved, decriminalizing the possession by an adult of three ounces or less of marijuana?" NO ON QUESTION 9 By: Richard A. Gammick As a Schedule I Controlled Substance, marijuana is classified by both the federal and state governments as one of the most dangerous and addictive drugs. The United States Supreme Court and Congress have found … [Read more...] about October 2002: State the Issues
September 2002: Business Up Front
Travel Agents Speak Up A survey commissioned this summer by The Reservation Company, a Las Vegas-based online booking company, asked travel agents to assess the state of their industry, with a focus on bookings before and after 9/11. Here are some of its findings: In your opinion, are travel bookings: Rebounding strongly (14%) Rebounding moderately (71%) Remaining … [Read more...] about September 2002: Business Up Front
September 2002: Face to Face
Name: Robert A. Albano Title: President Company: Rinker Materials West, LLC Type of Business: Ready mix concrete, concrete block and aggregate producer; construction materials retail outlet Location: Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 3 Years with Company: 5 BIGGEST BUSINESS CHALLENGE: Currently, our biggest challenge is solving the problem of residential … [Read more...] about September 2002: Face to Face
September 2002: Nevada Briefs
Tort Reform Takes Effect October 1 Assembly Bill 1, passed during a special three-day session of the Legislature called to address Nevada’s healthcare insurance crisis, takes effect October 1. Highlights of the bill include: A $350,000 cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. A $50,000 limitation on damages for hospitals and doctors treating trauma … [Read more...] about September 2002: Nevada Briefs
September 2009: Business Indicators
The decisions of households and businesses push and pull the economy along a path of expansion and contraction. As such, our indicators, although they have proved useful in the past, may seem to be a list of ingredients for a recipe in which something has been left out. Most recently, economic indicators foretell a short recession with a strong recovery. To be sure, the basic … [Read more...] about September 2009: Business Indicators
August 2002: Face to Face
Frank Gatski President/CEO Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services Las Vegas Number of Employees: 70 Years in Nevada: 30 Years with Firm: 15 Type of Business: Commercial Real Estate Firm Describe Your Leadership Style: Inspirational and compassionate. I like to lead by example and while I am compassionate, I do hold people accountable. Biggest … [Read more...] about August 2002: Face to Face
August 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
Pulte Homes Plans New Development Pulte Homes’ Las Vegas division has acquired 340 acres of residential land in Northwest Las Vegas near Floyd Lamb State Park and will build up to 1,800 new homes on the property. In a $75 million transaction that closed in June, Pulte acquired the parcel from the owner of the 637-acre Mountain Spa community, which was never fully developed. … [Read more...] about August 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
August 2002: Business Up Front
DO YOU NEED PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL ADVICE? According to the Nevada Society of CPAs, there is a common misconception that only the truly wealthy need professional financial planning. In reality, most people can benefit from it. Here are some signs that might signal the need for professional financial advice: Things have gone so well for you that you suddenly realize the ads … [Read more...] about August 2002: Business Up Front
August 2002: Face to Face
Name: Al Barber Title: President Company: TBL Construction Type of Business: General contractor. Also president of the National Association of Minority Contractors, an advocacy group for minority-owned construction-related businesses. Location: Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 5 Years with Company: 13 Biggest Business Challenge My biggest challenge has been … [Read more...] about August 2002: Face to Face