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From tenant improvements to multi-million dollar projects, ROEL Construction Company, with deep roots in the Las Vegas community, delivers construction services family-style. Headed by Las Vegas resident Stephen Roel, ROEL also has offices in San Diego, Phoenix, Irvine and Palm Springs. ROEL has completed an impressive portfolio of high-profile projects in Southern Nevada, … [Read more...] about CONSTRUCTION, FAMILY-STYLE: Roel Family Builds Southern Nevada Projects

Developing nearly 2 million square feet of industrial and retail space during the next 12 to 18 months, CENTRA Properties continues its Southern Nevada growth spurt after just two years of operations. "We understand the variables involved in finding a great site, and that’s what we’re doing," said James Stuart, president and chief operating officer of CENTRA Properties. … [Read more...] about CENTRA Properties: Developing New Projects in Southern Nevada

Nevadans breathed a collective sigh of relief when this year’s legislative wrangling in Carson City finally ended after a session filled with as much grace and dignity as a junkyard dogfight. After the dust cleared, taxpayers sat down to assess how the largest tax increase in Nevada history would affect them, as taxpayers and in their businesses. Although it could have been … [Read more...] about Accountability: The Legacy of the 2003 Session

Casa de Vida is a safe haven and a healthy alternative for pregnant young women in Northern Nevada. Spanish for "the house of life", Casa de Vida has a very special objective. "Our mission statement is to provide care for needy young women," said Tammy Klippenstein, Casa de Vida’s executive director. "We believe that every mother and every child is a gift of God." This … [Read more...] about Casa de Vida: The House of Life Provides Better Lives for Women

The very idea of a family-owned business conjures up images of a mom-and-pop operation. While that image may be partially accurate, often adding brothers, sisters and nephews into the mix, family-owned businesses today are much more than that. In fact, the collective economic impact of these businesses is astounding. According to the Family Firm Institute, an international … [Read more...] about Family Matters: A Look Inside Six Successful Family-Owned Businesses

Nevada is a virtual Mecca for golfers, and executives informally surveyed by Nevada Business Journal say plenty of business deals are swung on courses in the Silver State. Michael Sizemore, head golf professional at Red Hawk in Sparks, estimates that at least half the golfers on the course tie in some work with their play, whether it’s drumming up business or hosting … [Read more...] about THE BUSINESS OF GOLF: SAVVY EXECS SWING ON SILVER STATE COURSES

The 2004 primary election is just one year away, which doesn’t allow much time for Nevada’s Gang of 63 to recover. Incumbency has never made reelection a sure thing; in fact, during times of great controversy, Nevada’s incumbent legislators have proven to be extremely vulnerable. Freshmen – 20 strong in this session – are the most endangered. They have the least accumulated … [Read more...] about The 2004 Elections: Preparing for a Perfect Political Storm

As I write this at the end of July, it is little more than a week since Governor Guinn signed Senate Bill 8 into law and Nevada’s business tax structure was changed. By the time you read this, some of the issues may have become more – or less – clear. Given that, what follows is a first look at some of the provisions of (and questions surrounding) the new law. Let’s start … [Read more...] about Nevada’s New Tax Structure: What Does It Mean for Employers?

Small businesses are the lifeblood of America’s economy. They are the companies that allow ideas to blossom, boosting business investment, employment and government revenue. I know firsthand about the value of small businesses because my dad owned a small business – Porter Selectric, an electronics shop in Humboldt, Iowa. In the months I have served the Third District, … [Read more...] about KEEP OUR SMALL BUSINESSES ALIVE

Nathan Adelson Hospice, Southern Nevada’s only non-profit hospice, is marking its 25th anniversary of providing care and compassion to more than 30,000 terminally ill patients and their families. With innovative programming, Nathan Adelson Hospice has become a model for other hospice programs throughout the country. It operates two in-patient facilities in Las Vegas, as well as … [Read more...] about Nathan Adelson Hospice: 25 Years of Care and Compassion

Forty-four years ago, Nevada State Bank (NSB) opened its doors for business, giving it the distinction of being the oldest state-chartered bank in Nevada. Today, the $2.8 billion company is the fourth largest commercial bank in Nevada. It operates 65 branches, 34 of which are full-service banking centers located inside Smith’s Food & Drug Stores serving 18 different Nevada … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank: Serving Nevada for 44 Years

Three years ago, five developers talked to North Las Vegas city officials about a plan to join forces and transform a five-mile stretch of Cheyenne Avenue into a technology corridor that would attract quality companies, both locally and from other states. Their vision of a Cheyenne Technology Corridor is rapidly becoming a reality. The Community College of Southern Nevada … [Read more...] about Cheyenne Tech Corridor Picks Up the Pace: Project Unites Private and Public Entities

Q&D Construction has been building Nevada since 1964, taking jobs big and small, primarily within 65 miles of Reno. "We do everything," said owner Norm Dianda. And he has chosen to do most of it in Reno. "I’ve got a lot of confidence in Northern Nevada. It’s a great place to live, work and play, and that’s why we love this place," said Dianda. "That’s a slogan we’ve … [Read more...] about Q&D Construction: Building Northern Nevada

Joe is a middle-aged guy with no serious health problems, but lately he has been getting heartburn and an occasional upset stomach. His wife finally nags him into making an appointment to see the doctor. In the good old days, he could have just called the doctor and made an appointment. But in 2003, the first thing Joe has to do is to check with his insurance company and see if … [Read more...] about Joe Consumer Goes to the Doctor: A Cautionary Tale

Nearly 1,000 children in Nevada have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, caused when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Children with Type 1 diabetes must take insulin shots daily in order to stay alive. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1970 by parents of children … [Read more...] about Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Dedicated to Finding a Cure