Does the IRS Owe You Money? The Internal Revenue Service is looking for more than 1,100 Nevadans whose federal refund checks were returned as undeliverable. These checks total more than $1 million, with the average refund being about $868. Refunds ranging from $1 to over $66,000 are waiting to be claimed. The IRS reports that most undeliverable tax refunds are the result of … [Read more...] about February 2001: Business Up Front
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February 2001: Face to Face
Name: John Deane Title: Founder and Managing Partner Company: The Alta Group Location: Incline Village Type of Business: A consulting and advising group specializing in equipment leasing and lending services throughout the world. Years in Nevada: 21 Years with Company: 9 Biggest Business Challenge: Building a professional, global consulting and advising … [Read more...] about February 2001: Face to Face
January 2001: Business Up Front
Employers seeking to make workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities can find help on the Internet through Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR). SOAR is a Web-based service of the President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. The program takes the user through a step-by-step process, beginning with the identification of the impairment … [Read more...] about January 2001: Business Up Front
January 2001: Building Nevada Briefs
Two UNLV Buildings Topped Off Topping-off ceremonies were recently held at UNLV for two new buildings on campus. The Cox Pavilion, scheduled to open in March, will be a multi-purpose, state-of-the-art venue connected to the Thomas & Mack Center. The $16.8 million, two-story facility will be home to the women’s volleyball team and the Lady Rebels basketball team. It … [Read more...] about January 2001: Building Nevada Briefs
January 2001: Nevada Briefs
Jared Opens Henderson Location Sterling Jewelers Inc. has opened its second Jared The Galleria of Jewelry superstore in Southern Nevada. The new store, located in the Eastgate Power Center in Henderson, offers a selection of over 7,000 jewelry items in addition to an on-site, full-service jewelry repair center, a children’s play area and a refreshment area for customers. … [Read more...] about January 2001: Nevada Briefs
January 2001: Business Indicators
Though showing signs of slower growth, a strong U.S. economy seems to be moving toward what seems to be a sustainable path. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a measure of overall spending, increased at 7.61 percent for the third quarter of 2000 over the same period a year ago. The early estimate of the third quarter GDP growth rate adjusted for price increases came in at 2.7 … [Read more...] about January 2001: Business Indicators
January 2001: Face to Face
Name: Steve Teshara Title: Executive Director Company: Lake Tahoe Gaming Alliance Location: Stateline Type of Business: A member-funded group representing casino properties on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore in development, advocacy and government issues. Years in Nevada: 27 Years with Company: 9 Biggest Business Challenge: It’s a challenge working with … [Read more...] about January 2001: Face to Face
December 2000: Building Nevada Briefs
PERINI COMPLETES WORK ON SHADE TREE SHELTER Dick Rizzo, chairman of Perini Building Company, participated in the recent grand opening of The Shade Tree Shelter, a 38,000-square-foot, three-story shelter for homeless women and children in Southern Nevada. The building was designed by architects Scott L. Baker and Cyrus Najafi and built by Perini Building Company. The shelter … [Read more...] about December 2000: Building Nevada Briefs
December 2000: Business Briefs
InRide Entertainment System Debuts in Taxis Taxi passenger Julie Jeorgeva plays Taxi Slots using the InRide Entertainment System. The new product recently debuted in taxis owned by Yellow-Checker-Star Transportation, the largest taxi business in Nevada. The system enables passengers to play 3-D interactive games such as Taxi Slots, Video Poker and Blackjack on a 15-inch flat … [Read more...] about December 2000: Business Briefs
December 2000: Business Indicators
A strong U.S. economy, though showing signs of slower growth, seems to be moving toward what seems to be a sustainable path. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a measure of overall spending, increased at 7.73 percent for the third quarter of 2000 over the same period a year ago. The early estimate of the third quarter GDP growth rate adjusted for price increases came in at 2.7 … [Read more...] about December 2000: Business Indicators
December 2000: Business Up Front
Massage: Good for You, Good for Your Job Research shows massage relieves stress and encourages sound sleep. Research now confirms it may even improve job performance. In a study conducted by the University of Miami School of Medicine Touch Research Institute, 26 adults were given a chair massage at work for 15 minutes, twice a week. After five weeks, they were compared to a … [Read more...] about December 2000: Business Up Front
December 2000: Face to Face
Name: Micki Johnson Title: Executive Director Company: Southern Nevada Chapter of National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Type of Business: Commercial real estate trade organization. NAIOP represents the interests of commercial developers, encourages interactions between real estate professionals and enhances the public’s and public officials’ … [Read more...] about December 2000: Face to Face
November 2000: Building Nevada Briefs
Clark & Sullivan Constructs School in Nixon Clark & Sullivan Constructors of Reno has completed work on the new Pyramid Lake Junior and Senior High School located in Nixon, at the south end of Pyramid Lake. Clark & Sullivan finished the job in seven months in order to have the school ready for the start of fall classes. The 43,000-square-foot structure was built to … [Read more...] about November 2000: Building Nevada Briefs
November 2000: Business Briefs
GES Extends Contract for MAGIC Shows Advanstar and GES Exposition Services have signed an agreement that extends GES’ general contracting services for the MAGIC Shows through 2007. The fall and spring MAGIC International shows, held in Las Vegas, are the seventh and eighth largest tradeshows in North America and are considered the premier apparel shows in the industry. Each … [Read more...] about November 2000: Business Briefs
November 2000: Business Indicators
The longest economic expansion on record continues to set records, bringing prosperity to the U.S. and the Silver State. The U.S. and Nevada economies continue to grow at strong rates. Unemployment rates remain favorable, 4.1 percent nationally and 3.9 percent in Nevada. Inflation, though recently pushed upward by higher oil prices, remains at 3.5 percent as measured by the … [Read more...] about November 2000: Business Indicators