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First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. The Clark County School District literally “pulled the plug” … [Read more...] about Two Endangered Species: Freedom of Speech and Religion

I got an email recently asking me to boycott Citco gasoline, because the company that produces it (Citgo) is wholly owned by the Venezuelan government. I thought at first it must be one of those urban legends. How could an American gasoline company be owned by a foreign country? However, I did some checking and found out that Citgo is indeed owned by Venezuela, whose leader, … [Read more...] about Oil Independence: The Key to U.S. Survival

Chief executive officers hold their companies’ futures in their hands. Their decisions are crucial, their responsibilities immense. Many people count on them for their paychecks and job security. Successful CEOs possess foresight, vision and solid business acumen. They anticipate future possibilities, and prepare and plan accordingly. They do not lose sight of the overall … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Most Respected CEO’s

Large corporations, casinos and other organizations increasingly rely on computer technology to operate their businesses, but many are not taking the additional important step of integrating separate databases. While implementing new technology is generally a net plus, businesses need to take heed and make sure separate information technology systems are able to communicate … [Read more...] about Interfacing Multiple IT Systems: A Must for Smart Business Practices

The Union of Concerned Scientists estimates that state requirements for renewable energy usage, along with increased funding and government incentives, will boost renewable energy capacity in the U.S. by nearly 30,000 megawatts (MW) by 2017. With nearly $30 billion in new investments, this will provide enough power for 19 million homes and reduce carbon emissions by an amount … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Energy Future: Earth, Wind, Water and Sun

The alarm goes off at 5 a.m. It’s awfully early, but you have to hit the road by 6:30 a.m. if you’re going to have any chance of making it to work, in traffic, by 8 a.m. Sound familiar? If so, you’re one of thousands in Nevada now commuting an hour or more to urban areas from one of the many flourishing bedroom communities. The high cost of land and housing in cities have … [Read more...] about Wide Awake: Nevada’s Bedroom Communities

Montecito Breaks Ground  for Retail Project Montecito Companies recently announced the development of Cheyenne Pointe, a $21 million, 93,000-square-foot grocery-anchored retail center. The project is located on a 9-acre site at the southeast corner of Cheyenne Ave. and Civic Center Dr. in North Las Vegas. This is the first large-scale commercial retail project within North Las … [Read more...] about September 2006: Building Nevada Briefs

Harsch Investment Properties, a privately-held company based in Portland, Ore., began developing commercial real estate projects in Southern Nevada in 1995, and now owns and manages 6.8 million square feet in the Las Vegas Valley, mainly in industrial business parks. John Ramous, vice president of operations for the company, heads up the Las Vegas office. He reported that … [Read more...] about Harsch Investment Properties: Bullish on Southern Nevada Market

We asked the mayors of the five largest cities in Nevada to answer the following question: "If you were reading the lead story in the local newspaper five years from now, what would be the ‘hot news’ about your city?" Robert Cashell, Reno "As Nevada continues to lead the nation in population growth for 25-plus years, Reno has solidified its place as the ‘Biggest and Best … [Read more...] about Predicting Their Cities’ Future

It is hard to imagine two more different people than the candidates who will contend for the Nevada governor’s office this fall. From political philosophy to life experience, Democrat Dina Titus and Republican Jim Gibbons have little in common. Titus, who knocked off Henderson Mayor Jim Gibson to gain the Democratic nomination in an extremely hard-fought campaign, is a UNLV … [Read more...] about Nevada Governor’s Race: A Look at the Players

Addiction is not a weakness," explained Mel Pohl, M.D., medical director of Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC). "It’s not about willpower. It’s a brain disease. The brain of an addict is hard-wired differently from non-addicts; when addicts use a substance, they are more likely to lose control and have more dysfunction in their life. The end result of addiction is damaged … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Recovery Center: Help for Those with Addictions

Each of us at one time or another has had to work with, or for, people we had a hard time getting along with. We’ve all had to learn to deal with the challenges that type of relationship brings. There are really only a few ways to deal with these people, and unfortunately, some of them are negative or ineffective. You can ignore them, but that has many downsides. You can end … [Read more...] about Dealing with Difficult People – Including Your Boss

During my early days in banking, I attended a reception and was complaining to a friend about my workload. My whining was short on substance and long on intensity. I recall saying something like, "If it weren’t for all those customer interruptions, I could really get some work done!" My comrade’s eyes drifted away from me and over my shoulder. I turned and looked straight … [Read more...] about Customer Centering: The Key to Success

In today’s fast-paced, competitive and demanding business environment, employees in both small and large businesses can find themselves facing difficult ethical dilemmas. For this reason, every business – regardless of size – needs to provide knowledge and resources to help employees act ethically. According to the Nevada Society of CPAs, there are several critical ways to … [Read more...] about Creating an Ethical Culture: A Must for Every Business

HELP of Southern Nevada was established in 1970 to provide information and referrals to human and health services available in Southern Nevada. As the Las Vegas Valley has grown, HELP of Southern Nevada has expanded to provide direct services as needed. Its direct services programs now include: Emergency Resource Services, Displaced Homemaker, Community Alternative Sentencing, … [Read more...] about HELP of Southern Nevada: Assisting Nevadans in Need