Recently executives representing the alternative energy industry met at the law offices of Holland & Hart, LLP in Reno. Alternative energy is not a new topic; as early as the 1950’s Bell Labs had developed a solar cell capable of operating electrical appliances. However, the pace has picked up, and virtually everyday there are new methods, applications, incentives, and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Alternative Energy
Features
Publisher’s Letter: New Name, New Design, Same Team
Dear Readers, As you read through this issue of Nevada Business Magazine, you’ll notice a number of changes in content and design….we’ve even changed our name. Nevada Business Magazine (Formerly Nevada Business Journal) has been the only statewide business magazine for almost a quarter of a century. And while our mission to inform, connect and engage business leaders … [Read more...] about Publisher’s Letter: New Name, New Design, Same Team
Industry Focus: Insurance
Executives representing the insurance industry met recently at the law offices of Holland & Hart, LLP. Like every other business, insurance brokers are feeling the pinch of the current recession. While the economy was certainly an important topic, these industry representatives offered strong opinions on a variety of topics. How have large, national companies such as AIG … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Insurance
Legislators Reconsider Medical Malpractice Bill
Those of us who lived in Nevada in 2002 remember when medical malpractice insurance premiums were so high that physicians were leaving Nevada in droves. Doctors refused to move here from other states, and high-risk specialists like obstetricians moved away or stopped delivering babies. The situation became so critical that the governor called an emergency legislative … [Read more...] about Legislators Reconsider Medical Malpractice Bill
Industry Focus: Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
Recently, more than a dozen SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) commercial real estate executives gathered at the Las Vegas offices of Holland & Hart, LLP. The commercial real estate industry was among the hardest hit when the economy entered the current recession. The brokers discussed how business has changed, the increasing number of commercial … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
Employee Free Choice Act: Don’t let the name fool you
The union leaders and political activists behind the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) must be having a good laugh at the expense of folks who actually believe it offers free choice to employees. What’s not so funny is that this dangerous piece of legislation stands a good chance of passing in Congress this spring unless the business community takes immediate action. This … [Read more...] about Employee Free Choice Act: Don’t let the name fool you
Industry Focus: Mining
Recently, executives from the mining and support industries gathered at the Reno offices of Holland and Hart, LLP. The mining industry in Nevada is being scrutinized by the Legislature as the state looks to increase its tax revenue. The group discussed how these challenges affect the industry and its supplier industries and what the future of mining in Nevada will look like. … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Mining
Tough Times, Tough Choices: Governor’s Budget Deserves Support
If you suddenly discovered your household income for 2009 would be about 30 percent less than what you had budgeted to spend, what would you do? Wouldn’t you sit down with your family and look for ways to drastically cut expenses? This is the same situation the state of Nevada is in, but when Governor Jim Gibbons proposed making painful cuts to the state budget for the … [Read more...] about Tough Times, Tough Choices: Governor’s Budget Deserves Support
Industry Focus: Golf Courses
Recently, golf course executives gathered at the office of Holland & Hart, LLP to discuss the current landscape of both public and private golf courses. The discussions ranged from surviving the drastic decline in discretionary incomes to water rates and the intense competition that golf courses currently face. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business, served as … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Golf Courses
The Great Depression of ‘09? Don’t buy into the hype
No one was surprised to hear the news in December that the U.S. is officially in a recession, as defined by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). It’s no secret that the housing market and the stock market are at their lowest levels in years, credit is tight, unemployment is rising and consumers and businesses are hunkering down and trying to wait out the worst of … [Read more...] about The Great Depression of ‘09? Don’t buy into the hype
Industry Focus: Marketing
Recently, 14 marketing professionals gathered at the offices of Holland & Hart, LLP to discuss the current landscape of public relations and advertising such as advancements in technology and its effects on communications and the increasing importance of strong client/agency relationships in challenging times. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business, served as … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Marketing
Industry Focus: Accounting
Recently, ten executives, representing some of Nevada’s top CPA firms, gathered at the office of Holland & Hart, LLP to discuss the challenges of implementing a number of new accounting standards, the evolution of the industry and how the demographics of the industry are changing and presenting their own challenges. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business, served as … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Accounting
Economic Forecast
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.” A Tale of Two Cities In 1858, but he may have been gazing into a crystal ball and … [Read more...] about Economic Forecast
Industry Focus: Philanthropy
Recently, a dozen of Nevada’s executives gathered at the office of Holland & Hart, LLP to discuss corporate philanthropy with regards to Nevada’s historically low philanthropic activities, how nonprofits are weathering the economic depression and what needs to change in corporate philanthropy. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business, served as moderator for this … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Philanthropy
Industry Focus: Engineers
Recently, over a dozen of Nevada’s top engineers gathered at the office of Holland & Hart, LLP to discuss the state of the economy, collection challenges, the sustainable development and green building trends and predictions for 2009. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business, served as moderator for the monthly event that brings leaders together to discuss issues … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Engineers