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Anyone who drives along Desert Inn Road between Swenson and Paradise in Las Vegas on a regular basis has witnessed firsthand the dramatic transformation that has occurred there. In conjunction with the 1.3 million-square-foot expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center, a structure housing meeting rooms now spans that section of the busy thoroughfare. An additional 1 million … [Read more...] about Three Million Square Feet and Counting: Las Vegas Convention Center Expands to Meet Demand

Seeking advice on what business leaders can do to increase their influence in the Nevada Legislature, we turn this month to Speaker Emeritus Joe Dini. Dini, a Democrat from Yerington, has played a prominent role in Nevada’s legislative history, serving 35 years in the Legislature, with eight terms as Assembly Speaker. He is Nevada’s longest-serving Assembly member – a title … [Read more...] about Making the Voice of Business Heard in Carson City: Advice from a Political Veteran

Peter Kingman’s vision of organizing and building a bank to serve the ever-growing affluent population in Southern Nevada came to fruition with the opening of SouthwestUSA Bank in May 2001. Research supported his belief that the Las Vegas market will patronize a bank that provides private banking services for elite clients. Kingman noted that other banks have offered private … [Read more...] about SouthwestUSA Bank: Extraordinary Service with Innovative Technology

The 2001 legislative session will long be remembered for the chaos surrounding its final days and hours. Even those who have spent lengthy careers in and around the Legislature say they have never seen anything quite like it. The inability to reach an agreement on reapportionment resulted in the first special session in more than a decade, and the dispute over bills passed … [Read more...] about 2001 Legislative Accomplishments: Yes, Some Good Did Come Out of the 2001 Session

Myrio Corporation’s software helps to close the digital divide. Myrio’s digital convergence software platform and network solutions enable telecommunications network operators to deliver advanced value-added services to their subscribers over any Internet protocol infrastructure. This system allows subscribers to select, use and track usage of their digital services — from … [Read more...] about MAKING THE MOST OF PHONE LINES: Fallon Gets New Options

When we reviewed the nominations on our Web site for the Top 40 business leaders under the age of 40, we were surprised by the variety of their experiences in many different professions and cities throughout the state. Their contributions are even more impressive, both to the economy through their businesses, and to their communities through service and volunteer work. These … [Read more...] about Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: Top 40 Nevada Businesspeople Under the Age of 40

American Nevada Pre-leasing Office Building American Nevada Corp. is actively pre-leasing space in a suburban Class A office building under construction at 2285 Corporate Circle in the master-planned Green Valley Corporate Center in Henderson. The two-story, 44,000-square-foot building is expected to be ready for occupancy in the fourth quarter of 2001. Available spaces range … [Read more...] about August 2001: Nevada Briefs

Development of new industrial parks is continuing across Nevada in cities, suburbs and rural areas. Las Vegas and Reno need more industrial space for the expansion of local businesses, as well the steady interest from California companies seeking relief from high costs of land, living and utilities. Here is an overview of some of the new developments breaking ground or being … [Read more...] about Wide Open (Indoor) Spaces: Industrial Projects Provide Room to Grow

"We learned the business firsthand while growing up," stated Ed Shaw of Shaw Construction Company in Carson City. "By the time I was 10 years old, I was giving my dad bids on jobs he wanted me to perform, such as clean-up, carpentry and other types of labor." The company was founded in 1955 in San Jose, Calif. by Ed’s father, Ray G. Shaw, and has been owned and operated by his … [Read more...] about Shaw Construction Company: Building a Family Business

Nevada Recognized for High-Tech Growth Nevada led the nation in growth of high-tech exports between 1997 and 2000, according to Cyberstates 2001: A State-by-State Overview of the High-Technology Industry, an analytical report released by the American Electronics Association and the NASDAQ Stock Market. Nevada exported $191 million in high-tech goods in 1997, a figure that … [Read more...] about August 2001: Business Briefs

A friend at the Nevada Film Office, a branch of the Commission on Economic Development, recently gave me a T-shirt stenciled with its slogan — "Locations Less Known." The Film Office wants to spread the word about Nevada’s extraordinary geography and locales so that people in the film and television industry will think of us while scouting locations. Its Web site features … [Read more...] about Nevada: Locations Less Known

Homelessness is a complex problem often linked with poverty. With limited resources to pay for necessities such as food, childcare, healthcare, education and housing, difficult choices have to be made. Many times housing, which absorbs a high proportion of income, is dropped. The harsh reality is that anyone can be homeless at any time. Homelessness doesn’t discriminate — the … [Read more...] about MASH Village Weathers Crisis: Programs Help Southern Nevada Homeless

In a state where gaming’s horse pulls the cart, it’s tough to snare funds for economic development efforts. While politicians say it’s crucial that Nevada diversify itscasino-dominated economy, they’re slow to put up money to lure new businesses to thestate. While it is true that serious budget shortfalls during the past two legislative sessions have hampered economic … [Read more...] about Economic Diversification on a Shoestring: Agencies Stretch Dollars to Bring in Business

The years 2001, 2002 and 2003 will bring the most dramatic changes Nevada’s political scene has gone through in modern times. Many lawmakers who drove legislative policy for the last three decades will retire. Reapportionment’s power shift will sake up the entire organization. It is estimated that 20 to 30 legislators will not return next session. The most important reality of … [Read more...] about In the Interim: How Businesses Can Advance Their Interests

As the economy has slowed recently, we have seen many businesses panic and make drastic cuts in their labor forces. This leaves them vulnerable to competition because they tend to become extremely conservative — they "hibernate," hoping to simply outlast the bad times. For most businesses, that’s the absolute worst thing to do. This is when you need to become proactive. Success … [Read more...] about Don’t Fear the Current Economy: Embrace It