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
Archives for August 2001
Wide Open (Indoor) Spaces: Industrial Projects Provide Room to Grow
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
Shaw Construction Company: Building a Family Business
"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
August 2001: Business Briefs
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
August 2001: Business Up Front
Strategies for Dead Horse Riding Thanks to the Regents’ Review, published by the Board of Regents of the University and Community College System of Nevada, for printing the following list of pointers for those who choose to disregard the old adage that says, "When you discover you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount." We wondered where so many businesses … [Read more...] about August 2001: Business Up Front
Nevada: Locations Less Known
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
MASH Village Weathers Crisis: Programs Help Southern Nevada Homeless
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
Economic Diversification on a Shoestring: Agencies Stretch Dollars to Bring in Business
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
August 2001: Face to Face
Name: Sharolyn Craft Title: Counseling Director Company: UNLV Nevada Small Business Development Center Location: Las Vegas Type of Business: A small business assistance program in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration and UCCSN. Years in Nevada: 14 Years with Company: 14 Biggest Business Challenge: Assuming directorship of a new … [Read more...] about August 2001: Face to Face
In the Interim: How Businesses Can Advance Their Interests
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
Don’t Fear the Current Economy: Embrace It
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
The Leader in E-Procurement: PurchasePro.com Makes Purchasing Convenient
Over the past five years, PurchasePro.com has gone from existing as only a visionary dream to being the host of the world’s largest business-to-business marketplace. Before the company’s emergence onto the scene, speed in the marketplace was sorely lacking in a majority of industries. While many companies had considered e-procurement, it was too expensive and time-consuming to … [Read more...] about The Leader in E-Procurement: PurchasePro.com Makes Purchasing Convenient
Rural Grants Program: Spreading the Word About the “The Other Nevada”
The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) was created in 1983 to enhance the competitive position of the state’s tourism industry by fostering an awareness of its scenic beauty, historic and cultural attractions and recreational opportunities. Chaired by the lieutenant governor, NCOT consists of eight commissioners appointed by the governor from the private sector and two … [Read more...] about Rural Grants Program: Spreading the Word About the “The Other Nevada”
August 2001: Business Indicators
The Federal Reserve continues to push the "signaling" short-term interest rates downward, having cut the federal funds target rate and the discount rate six times already in 2001. This aggressive activity at lowering the cost of borrowing is likely to take some time before yielding significant results. Historical experience suggests that the impact of interest-rate adjustments … [Read more...] about August 2001: Business Indicators
Smart Ways to Finance Your Business: In the 21st Century
At some point, most businesses need financing — for startup costs or during expansion, for purchases of facilities or equipment. There are traditional avenues of financing, tried and un-true methods — being financed by Mom and Dad or running up credit card debt — and new, high-tech methods. Financial experts suggest business owners start close to home for resources to finance … [Read more...] about Smart Ways to Finance Your Business: In the 21st Century