As businesses are aware, there is power in numbers, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the U.S. Hispanic market. In fact, with one in five residents being Hispanic, Nevada is one of the nation’s fastest-growing Hispanic markets. In Clark County, one of every four residents is Hispanic. And in terms of buying power, the numbers speak for themselves. At $10 billion in … [Read more...] about Se Habla Español: Winning Hispanic Customers in Nevada
Archives for January 2007
Easter Seals Southern Nevada: Helping Nevadans with Disabilities
Easter Seals Southern Nevada (ESSN) CEO and President Brian Patchett might be one of the youngest leaders of the internationally recognized non-profit organization, but he has big plans on impacting the Las Vegas community. Easter Seals provides services nationwide to more than 1 million children, adults and their family members annually. The organization has been helping … [Read more...] about Easter Seals Southern Nevada: Helping Nevadans with Disabilities
January 2007: Business Up Front
Litigation as a Growth Industry American business, known the world over for its entrepreneurship, innovation and competitiveness, might just as easily be recognized for another attribute – its time spent on legal disputes. That’s the conclusion of a new survey of corporate counsel from international law firm Fulbright & Jaworski LLP. In its third annual survey of … [Read more...] about January 2007: Business Up Front
Building Consensus: Construction Industry Faces the 2007 Legislature
It’s been a turbulent couple of years. Since the 2005 legislative session, Nevada has experienced one of the country’s biggest housing booms, then a housing slowdown. As one of the country’s fastest-growing states, it’s wrestled with managing that growth, which has resulted in soaring energy prices, limited water resources and increased highway traffic. As lawmakers head … [Read more...] about Building Consensus: Construction Industry Faces the 2007 Legislature
Jaynes Corporation: New Strategies Overcome Challenges
The Jaynes Corporation has a Las Vegas story similar to many residents – the company came to the city temporarily in 1988…and never left. The timing was perfect, said Steve Brooke, executive vice president of the general contracting firm. It was right before the building boom. When Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. came to the Las Vegas Valley nearly 20 years ago, it brought Jaynes … [Read more...] about Jaynes Corporation: New Strategies Overcome Challenges
Employee Healthcare Benefits: Finding Ways to Overcome Challenges
It’s well known that health insurance costs are rising in Nevada. “Over the past five years, we’ve seen premiums increase by almost 100 percent,” said Ty Windfeldt, sales and service director for Hometown Health, a not-for-profit company owned and operated by Renown Health (formerly Washoe Medical Center). What may not be well known, however, is how employers and health … [Read more...] about Employee Healthcare Benefits: Finding Ways to Overcome Challenges
Infrastructure and Growth: Staying Ahead of the Curve
Planes, trains and automobiles, airports, roadways, power and water – we sometimes take them for granted. But every day, more and more Nevada residents put demands on this critical infrastructure. Behind the scenes, organizations are working diligently and creatively to hold Nevada’s infrastructure together, and keep pace with growth. Water, Water – Where? For the water … [Read more...] about Infrastructure and Growth: Staying Ahead of the Curve
Constitutional Changes: The Voice of the People?
Does government of the people, by the people and for the people include the right of the public to circumvent the legislative process, and pass legislation and constitutional amendments by themselves? This question will undoubtedly be asked several times as the 2007 Legislature gets ready to convene for its 74th session this coming February. Nevada has some of the most … [Read more...] about Constitutional Changes: The Voice of the People?
January 2007: Nevada Briefs
Bank Receives Permission to Organize Service1st Bank of Nevada has received “Permission to Organize” by the State of Nevada Financial Institutions Division. This step in the formation process allows bank organizers to accept stock subscriptions. Service1st expects to raise initial capital of $50 million, making it Nevada’s first “super-start-up bank.” The stock will be sold … [Read more...] about January 2007: Nevada Briefs
Text Messaging: What Business Owners Need to Know
A text message, simply put, is a maximum of 160 characters of text you can send back and forth. While cell phone-hugging, text-crazy teenagers are the most visible text-messaging force out there, business people are starting to use text messages to send and receive information with trusted senders and recipients. Yes, texting (SMS technology) has transcended the teen market and … [Read more...] about Text Messaging: What Business Owners Need to Know
January 2007: Building Nevada Briefs
1.5 Million Square Feet of Industrial Space Underway Phase II of the 1.5 million-square-foot Blue Diamond Business Center in Las Vegas was recently completed. With more than 350,000 square feet of light industrial space, it features tenants such as Sara Lee Bakery, Outdoor Kitchen Concepts, Hardwood Specialty, American Shredding, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Peterman Lumber, … [Read more...] about January 2007: Building Nevada Briefs
January 2007: Business Indicators
We’ve been looking for a slowdown in the high-flying Nevada economy – and the most recent data show a more measured pace of activity. To be sure, housing activity, as reflected in monthly permitting, is down markedly in both Las Vegas and Reno (down 40 percent and 61 percent, respectively, for residences). A slowdown in housing has some benefits, however, helping other … [Read more...] about January 2007: Business Indicators
“Renting” Collateral: A Cautionary Tale
It seems like integrity and honesty are becoming relics of the past. Every day there’s another news article about identity theft, Internet scams, Enron-style corporate fraud or political corruption. As publisher of Nevada’s only statewide business magazine, I am often approached to spread the word about issues important to the business community. I recently heard about a new … [Read more...] about “Renting” Collateral: A Cautionary Tale
Commandments for Goal-Setting: Make Goals Vivid and Visible
What is standing in the way of achieving your goals? To achieve your goals, you must first create a vision. Then, identify categories within your vision, such as: employees, money, exercise, family and personal time, personal development and other things you want to acquire. Use the following guidelines to create and achieve your goals – and the life you truly desire: 1. … [Read more...] about Commandments for Goal-Setting: Make Goals Vivid and Visible
January 2007: Face to Face
LaVonne N. Brooks President and CEO HSI (High Sierra Industries) Reno Years in Nevada: 12 Years with Firm: 6 Type of business Northern Nevada’s largest provider of services to people with intellectual and physical disabilities Biggest business challenge Juggling the dual missions of HSI: providing employment, job training and residential supports to people … [Read more...] about January 2007: Face to Face