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Each spring, Oscars are handed out for achievements in the motion picture industry, and each fall, the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association (SNHBA) and the Builders Association of Northern Nevada (BANN) hold awards ceremonies for the state’s top residential builders. This year, the two homes chosen for top honors were built by last year’s winners: Altmann Construction and … [Read more...] about And the Winners Are… Nevada’s Homebuilders Honored for Achievements

Since it’s the time of year when Nevada’s children are making out their wish lists and sending them to Santa Claus, it might be fitting to make up a list of what we think Nevadans really want this year. Santa may have to forward some of this mail to Carson City so the 2003 Legislature can take care of it. Other wishes will be harder to fulfill, especially since some of the big … [Read more...] about Dear Santa: A Nevada Christmas List

Once again, we find ourselves at the end of the year in the position of reviewing what happened over the last 12 months in an effort to forecast what might lie ahead for 2003. Since Nevada can solidly claim its place as the fastest-growing state in the country, it would seem that predictions for 2003 would reflect plenty of prosperity with more to come, leaving Nevadans with … [Read more...] about What’s in the Cards? Economic Outlook 2003

If current trends continue, one of the most pressing concerns facing Nevada business owners is about to get worse. When it comes to the rising cost of health insurance, there doesn’t appear to be a light at the end of the tunnel. According to the Mercer/Foster Higgins 2002 national survey of employer-sponsored health plans, the average cost of healthcare benefits for active … [Read more...] about Maximum Impact: The Rising Cost of Health Insurance

As the dust settles on Election 2002, both parties are getting ready to do battle in what may be one of the most important Nevada legislative sessions in several decades. At stake is literally the future of the Silver State, as a rising budget deficit will force the governor and legislators to make cuts and look for new sources of funding. The big question on everyone’s … [Read more...] about The Political Outlook: What’s Ahead for 2003 and Beyond?

Small business owners shouldn’t overlook the Welfare to Work (WTW) tax credit, according to the Nevada Society of CPAs. The WTW program provides employers with incentives to hire and retain long-term welfare recipients by offering valuable income tax credits of as much as $8,500 per new hire. The program is available to businesses in a variety of industries and particularly to … [Read more...] about A Tax Break For Small Businesses: The Welfare To Work Tax Credit

As the largest radiology practice in the Southern Nevada area, Desert Radiologists provides service to four hospitals and one integrated health delivery system. The company, founded in 1966, is currently comprised of 27 radiologists, with more scheduled to join the group in the near future. With four outpatient facilities and plans for a fifth, the company’s 10 outpatient … [Read more...] about Physician Weblink: New Technology Transforms Radiology

A family-owned and operated bank, First National Bank of Nevada (FNBN) recently announced plans to purchase three Las Vegas branches from First Republic Bank. The purchase will expand the bank to 13 branches statewide: eight in Las Vegas, three in Reno, and one each in Laughlin and Carson City. The sale, expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2003, will bring FNBN’s … [Read more...] about First National Bank of Nevada: Growing with the State

M.G. Fauci Construction Company, led by Michael Fauci, began in 1935 when Michael’s father opened the business, then called Fauci & Sons. Since then, M.G. Fauci has become the general contractor of choice for many developers and independent companies throughout Nevada, boasting a 100 percent completion record for all projects awarded. One of Michael Fauci’s first big … [Read more...] about M.G. Fauci Construction Company: Building Southern Nevada Since 1935

The relationship between contractor and architect is often known for its adversarial tone. However, imagine if you can, a construction project in which change orders are non-existent and the developer’s budget and schedules are met. Thomas Schoeman, president of JMA Architecture Studios, believes such projects will usher Nevada’s building industry into the future, thanks to the … [Read more...] about Designing Nevada’s Future: A Discussion with Thomas Schoeman

Nevada business owners have been anxiously monitoring the news to find out what the Governor’s Task Force on Tax Policy will recommend this month. It seems Nevadans have been convinced, after a lot of arm-twisting by everyone from the governor to the local Chambers of Commerce, that the state’s budget shortages cannot be fixed by cost-cutting measures and fiscal … [Read more...] about Who’s Going to Pay?

While there are numerous organizations already working on behalf of youth, Las Vegas’ Promise attempts to identify what is working and what is not, and to assist these organizations in enhancing their programs as they relate to the Five Promises listed above. Concerned citizens and professionals who interact with children utilize the Five Promises, track progress against … [Read more...] about Las Vegas’ Promise

When it comes to investing, many women are forced to do more with less. Faced with student loans and with an eye toward owning a new car or a first home, its not surprising that many 20-something women think saving for "old age" can wait for just that - an older age. But because of their longer life span, women have an even greater need than men to make the most of their … [Read more...] about THE FEMININE FACE OF FINANCE

To find the most respected CEOs in the state, Nevada Business Journal asked members of the business community to nominate executives they believe deserve top honors. We wanted to profile top executives who have earned the respect of their peers and find out just what they’ve done to earn that respect. CEOs or presidents were judged for their roles in creating positive workplace … [Read more...] about The Best In Charge: Nevada’s Most Respected CEOs

Even without a physical store in Nevada, Nordstrom, a national leading fashion retailer, hasn’t been faring too badly among Silver State consumers. Despite the lack of a storefront in the state, the company still boasted nearly 26,000 Nordstrom credit card holders. "We’ve been serving many Nevada customers from our Southern California and Arizona stores for years, and we’ve … [Read more...] about Ready, Set, Shop! Long-Awaited Nordstrom Opens in Las Vegas