Frank Gatski President/CEO Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services Las Vegas Number of Employees: 70 Years in Nevada: 30 Years with Firm: 15 Type of Business: Commercial Real Estate Firm Describe Your Leadership Style: Inspirational and compassionate. I like to lead by example and while I am compassionate, I do hold people accountable. Biggest … [Read more...] about August 2002: Face to Face
Archives for August 2002
Industry Focus: Banking and Finance
On June 12, 2002, a group of banking and finance CEOs gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas for a roundtable discussion of challenges and issues affecting their industry in Nevada. The roundtable was a part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Outlook series. Those in attendance represented large and small banks, credit unions, financial advisors and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Banking and Finance
New Owners, New Goals: NAI Horizon Sets Sights on Success
When Ron McMenemy and his partners took over NAI Horizon in Las Vegas last summer, they knew they wanted to take the company in a different direction, and so far the direction seems to be "up". Established in 1979 as Americana Better Homes & Gardens, the real estate company had established itself as a presence in both commercial and residential real estate in Southern … [Read more...] about New Owners, New Goals: NAI Horizon Sets Sights on Success
August 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
Pulte Homes Plans New Development Pulte Homes’ Las Vegas division has acquired 340 acres of residential land in Northwest Las Vegas near Floyd Lamb State Park and will build up to 1,800 new homes on the property. In a $75 million transaction that closed in June, Pulte acquired the parcel from the owner of the 637-acre Mountain Spa community, which was never fully developed. … [Read more...] about August 2002: Building Nevada Briefs
Advice from the Experts: Predictions for Nevada’s Industrial Market
Patty Wade, Northern Nevada The economy and recent events have proven difficult for many industries —including commercial real estate. In some areas around the nation, such as the Bay Area, landlords have been forced to give away one full year of rent to attract businesses to projects that were once fully occupied. Stories such as these represent the effects the economy has … [Read more...] about Advice from the Experts: Predictions for Nevada’s Industrial Market
August 2002: Business Up Front
DO YOU NEED PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL ADVICE? According to the Nevada Society of CPAs, there is a common misconception that only the truly wealthy need professional financial planning. In reality, most people can benefit from it. Here are some signs that might signal the need for professional financial advice: Things have gone so well for you that you suddenly realize the ads … [Read more...] about August 2002: Business Up Front
A Year Older – A Little Wiser?
The anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 is fast approaching. The media is planning retrospectives reviewing the events and their impact, and rightfully so. It was a life-changing event for most Americans, even for those who had no friends or relatives directly affected by the attacks. It was a crossroads event in U.S. history that touched all of us in some … [Read more...] about A Year Older – A Little Wiser?
Nevada Women’s Fund: Assisting Women and Children in Northern Nevada
The Nevada Women’s Fund (NWF) was founded in 1982 by a group of concerned women who wanted the best for the women and children of Northern Nevada. "At that time, funding and programs necessary to meet the needs of women were woefully inadequate in addressing issues such as domestic violence, childcare and health services for low-income, single-parent families," said Judy … [Read more...] about Nevada Women’s Fund: Assisting Women and Children in Northern Nevada
August 2002: Face to Face
Name: Al Barber Title: President Company: TBL Construction Type of Business: General contractor. Also president of the National Association of Minority Contractors, an advocacy group for minority-owned construction-related businesses. Location: Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 5 Years with Company: 13 Biggest Business Challenge My biggest challenge has been … [Read more...] about August 2002: Face to Face
Smart Growth: Lessons from Nevada’s Fast-Growing Companies
Every company would like to expand rapidly and have an impressive growth chart to display on the wall during board meetings, But there is often more to expansion than meets the eye – a lesson made painfully clear by the dot-com bubble, which was fueled by firms that sacrificed profits on the altar of growth and ended up both very large and very overdrawn at the … [Read more...] about Smart Growth: Lessons from Nevada’s Fast-Growing Companies
Celine Saves Vegas: Conventions and Entertainment Key to Nevada’s Rebound
Las Vegas: Conventions and a Whole Lot More Buffeted by the winds of war that have blown since Sept. 11 and losing much of its uniqueness in an America where casino gambling is fast becoming ubiquitous, Las Vegas continues to evolve toward a more diversified (and stratified) tourist appeal. The stratification is already evident in the advent of private, high-limit gambling … [Read more...] about Celine Saves Vegas: Conventions and Entertainment Key to Nevada’s Rebound
Wanted: Public Officials – No Experience Necessary
What motivates someone to file for political office? Is it a desire to give something back to the community? A feeling of wanting to make a difference? Perhaps a bit of ego? In many cases, the answer is all of the above. People want to help better their community, but the idea of having a political title like Senator or Commissioner is also extremely compelling. This year, … [Read more...] about Wanted: Public Officials – No Experience Necessary
A Workforce Wake-Up Call: Coping with Aging Parents
A few years ago, Nevada surpassed Florida as the state having the highest per-capita senior (age 65 and older) population in the country. Many seniors have relocated for economic and lifestyle reasons, while others have done so to be geographically closer to their children and families. For those of us in the workforce and within the 45 to 59 age profile, the implications of … [Read more...] about A Workforce Wake-Up Call: Coping with Aging Parents
August 2002: Nevada Briefs
Museum Partners with RSCVA The Nevada Museum of Art (NMA) and the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) have formed a partnership to cross-promote the grand opening of the new Nevada Museum of Art, The Donald W. Reynolds Center for the Visual Arts, E.L. Wiegand Gallery, scheduled to open in May 2003. With sponsorship from the RSCVA, the NMA has secured Frida … [Read more...] about August 2002: Nevada Briefs
August 2002: Business Indicators
Amid sharp declines in stock-market prices, conditions along Main Street USA remain buoyant and show little adversity from Wall Street’s difficulties. Indeed, consumer spending continues to trend upward, not turning down as it typically does during a recession. Since the recession began in March 2001, a torrid level of consumer spending has kept this recession mild. … [Read more...] about August 2002: Business Indicators