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Here’s a word problem, like those you might see on a multiple-choice test in one of Nevada’s schools: Company XYZ receives an $80 million grant from the federal government to cover its annual expenses. Any money not spent must be returned to the U.S. Treasury. At the end of the year, the company has to give back $309,000 in unexpended funds. What happens to the employees in … [Read more...] about No Child Left Behind: Money Left Behind Instead

On any given day, girls between the ages of 5 and 17 might be raising money for a worthy cause, learning how to change oil in a car or canoeing in the backwaters of Minnesota. With 10,000 members and 2,800 volunteers throughout Nevada’s five southern counties, Girl Scouts of Frontier Council, otherwise known as Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA), is doing a … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts: Where Girls Grow Strong

The high cost of employee healthcare benefits is enough to give business managers a headache. Balancing the needs of your employees against the funds available for benefits can be stressful, says Harry York, CEO of the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce. "When businesses start to shop insurance, there is no question there is real sticker shock." Rising Costs Employers have faced … [Read more...] about Health Insurance Coverage: Can’t Afford It, Can’t Afford Not to Have It

At least 21 states in America hold elections for their top judicial offices, usually called the Supreme Court (as it is here in Nevada). Over the years there has been great debate on whether it’s a good idea to elect people to these offices. The people trying to make these into appointed positions argue that if judges are elected to office, they will be beholden to someone, … [Read more...] about Nevada Supreme Court Races: Promise to be Competitive

When it comes to luxury living, Nevada is moving on up. From one-year waiting lists in the north to opulent high rises in the south, Nevada is increasingly becoming the preferred destination for those interested in owning their own piece of the pie. High-Rise Living More Popular In Southern Nevada, sales have begun for The Residences at MGM Grand Las Vegas, with plans for six … [Read more...] about Moving On Up: Luxury Living In Nevada

If you haven’t already done so, now is an excellent time to consider adding long-term care insurance to your retirement portfolio. Because uninsured long-term care expenses can pose a significant risk to the assets you’ve worked a lifetime to accumulate, long-term care insurance should be considered as part of a complete financial plan. As former Senator David Durenberger … [Read more...] about Long-term Care Insurance: An Important Part of Retirement Planning

NBJ: You’ve been in your current position a little over a year. What have you accomplished during your tenure? Bussell: I’m strictly an advisor to the governor, but I’m happy to report that the many people working on security in Nevada have made great strides since November 2002. We have improved communications among all stakeholders and have significantly helped first … [Read more...] about \”Not Safe, But Safer\” Nevada’s Homeland Security Making Progress

At a time when many companies tighten budgets and decrease spending, employees are often asked to do more work in the same amount of time. For many Nevada businesses, technology has greatly increased productivity, allowing today’s workforce to complete more work in less time. While the economy travels the road to recovery, the pressure for business executives and individual … [Read more...] about Less is More: Technology Helps Impact Productivity

There is something about competition that brings out the best in companies. It pushes creativity to new levels and sharpens the imagination, bringing forth excellence. The Southern Nevada Home Builders Association [SNHBA] and the Builders Association of Northern Nevada [BANN] provide a level playing field for their members to be judged and to compete against the designs of … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Homebuilders’ Awards: S.N.H.B.A. + B.A.N.N. = B.E.S.T.

With 17 institutions in the Las Vegas Valley and nearly 30 in the state, credit unions continue to grow in Nevada and across the country. "Nearly a third of Americans now belong to credit unions," said Tony Mook, president and CEO of Las Vegas’ Cumorah Credit Union and chairman of the Nevada Credit Union League. "Each credit union has a niche it tries to serve, and serve well. … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Credit Unions: Serving 450,000 Nevadans

Mountain’s Edge is a master-planned community with an Old-World feel. Located near the hillsides and mountain terrain at Rainbow Boulevard and Blue Diamond Road, the community will feature a number of walking and equestrian trails. More than 1,900 acres of land will be dedicated to approximately 12,500 residential development units in 71 subdivisions. The project’s master plan … [Read more...] about Focus Property Group: Builds with Nevada’s History in Mind

 It seems like every day we hear about more Guard and Reserve units being called up to serve in Iraq, Afghanistan or other hot spots around the world. Other units are being called up to take the place of those serving overseas. As of January 7th, a Pentagon news release stated that 193,959 Navy, Air Force, Marine and Army Guard and Reserve members were currently serving on … [Read more...] about Supporting Our Guard and Reserve: A Duty and A Privilege

If your child gets sick, you take him to the doctor and buy an antibiotic at the pharmacy. It’s pretty simple. But if you’re a single parent of four children, and you’re just scraping by on your salary, what do you do? How are you going to afford the doctor’s bill and antibiotics, especially if all four kids get sick? That’s where CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada comes … [Read more...] about Supplying Peace of Mind: CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada

It’s not uncommon for a public body to make a decision that causes controversy. It happens on a fairly routine basis at most levels of local government, and last year’s tax decision by the Nevada Legislature certainly created a stir. However, the recent decision by the Nevada Board of Regents to demote Community College of Southern Nevada President Ron Remington and lobbyist … [Read more...] about Board of Regents Ignite Controversy: Closed Meeting Provokes Protests

Ask a room full of small-business owners about the biggest challenges facing them today, and you will get a variety of answers. However, one common concern will undoubtedly be how to attract and retain quality employees due to the increased competition for talent. As a result, today’s forward-thinking business owners are taking a much closer look at the benefit packages they … [Read more...] about 401(k) Plans: Small Businesses’ Opportunity to Attract and Retain Employees