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
Archives for September 2003
September 2003: Building Nevada Briefs
Transportation Company Plans Headquarters Yellow-Checker-Star Transportation recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the firm’s 58,000-square-foot headquarters in southwest Las Vegas. The 46-acre facility, scheduled for completion in December, will house administrative and maintenance buildings, including a service bay and car wash. The development team includes G/S … [Read more...] about September 2003: Building Nevada Briefs
September 2003: Business Indicators
The National Bureau of Economic Research, the official arbitrator on dating the business cycle, has declared that the recession that began in March 2001 is over. The U.S. economy is now expanding. Nonetheless, the long wait to make this declaration reveals that the current expansion is weak. Overall, the economy declined from March 2001 to November 2001. After reaching the … [Read more...] about September 2003: Business Indicators
September 2003: Business Up Front
Advertising Words of Wisdom David Ogilvy, one of the founding fathers of the modern advertising field, became famous for his many statements about advertising, including his most well-known quote, "If it doesn’t sell, it isn’t creative." Many of his sayings contain wisdom about the business world in general. Here is a brief sampler: The consumer isn’t a moron. She is your … [Read more...] about September 2003: Business Up Front
Accountability: The Legacy of the 2003 Session
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: The House of Life Provides Better Lives for Women
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
September 2003: Face to Face
Name: Mark J. Ricciardi Title: Managing Partner, Las Vegas Office Company: Fisher & Phillips LLP Type of Business: Law firm exclusively representing employers in labor and employment law matters. Location : Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 16 Years with Company: 16 Biggest Business Challenge: The biggest challenge is providing high-quality legal services … [Read more...] about September 2003: Face to Face
Family Matters: A Look Inside Six Successful Family-Owned Businesses
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
THE BUSINESS OF GOLF: SAVVY EXECS SWING ON SILVER STATE COURSES
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 Elections: Preparing for a Perfect Political Storm
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
Nevada’s New Tax Structure: What Does It Mean for Employers?
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?
September 2003: Nevada Briefs
Bank of America Expands in Nevada Bank of America plans to open 19 new locations in Southern Nevada from 2003 to 2005, which bank officials said represents an investment of $51.3 million for land, construction, building operations and payroll. The expansion will add an estimated 228 jobs to the bank’s current workforce of 1,750. Bank of America introduced the prototype of a … [Read more...] about September 2003: Nevada Briefs
Industry Focus: Commerical Real Estate
Commercial real estate brokers gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel on July 10 to discuss challenges and issues affecting their market. The gathering was part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Outlook series. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for the roundtable discussion, which included issues such as market trends, vacancy … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commerical Real Estate
KEEP OUR SMALL BUSINESSES ALIVE
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
September 2003: State the Issues
Issue: Are payday loan companies good or bad for local communities? Payday Lenders Provide Fast, Convenient and Cost-Effective Loans by Jim Marchesi Since the early 1990s, the payday advance industry has seen explosive growth in the United States as a result of robust consumer demand for short-term cash loans. It is estimated there are nearly 25,000 storefronts that … [Read more...] about September 2003: State the Issues