It sounds like just another piece of “feel-good” legislation, but don’t let the name fool you. The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Senate Bill 909) is not as innocent as the name suggests. If passed, it would present a very real constitutional problem, as well as allowing even more federal intrusion into our lives. Another name for this legislation is The … [Read more...] about Hate Crime Prevention Act: Preventing Equal Justice
Archives for August 2009
Keeping It Green: How To Keep Your Company Energy Efficient
As businesses continue to trim their sails in response to the poor economy, the coming months can be a perfect time to increase efficiency by going green (or greener), according to green business advocates. “I look at these times as an opportunity to make shifts if you’re operating at a lower level,” explains Kimberly Phipps-Nichol, president and designer at Blue Water Studio … [Read more...] about Keeping It Green: How To Keep Your Company Energy Efficient
Blogging & Webinars: Tools for Online Communications
Dry Creek Garden Co., a Reno-based nursery specializing in native Northern Nevada flora, started blogging on its company Web site in June at the prompting of its webmaster. The blog’s daily postings, each with a photo, “primarily convey garden experiences,” said Nancy Strickland, the manager. Sample blog headlines are “Time to Harvest the Peas and Greens” and “The Day the Sun … [Read more...] about Blogging & Webinars: Tools for Online Communications
Industry Focus: Telecommunications
Recently, executives representing the telecommunications sector in Nevada met at the law offices of Holland & Hart, LLP in Las Vegas to discuss issues facing telecommunication in the Silver State. The telecommunications industry is struggling through the same economic difficulties as most companies but also faces challenges within a highly competitive market. Connie … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Telecommunications
Northern Nevada Healthcare Heroes: 4th Annual Awards Event
Administrator • Northern Nevada James Parrish Humbolt General Hospital James Parrish, CEO of Humboldt General Hospital in Winnemucca is a good example of someone who has ascended through the ranks to get to where he is today. While earning his bachelor’s degree, he progressed through various jobs in housekeeping at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington until he … [Read more...] about Northern Nevada Healthcare Heroes: 4th Annual Awards Event
Southern Nevada Healthcare Heroes: 4th Annual Awards Event
Administrator • Southern Nevada Rod Davis St. Rose Dominican Hospitals After nearly 18 years as president of the St. Rose Dominican hospitals, Rod Davis takes a certain pride in the growth and development of the three thriving campuses. In an industry, which he acknowledges can often be impersonal, Davis says he finds comfort in the mission and values that have served his … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada Healthcare Heroes: 4th Annual Awards Event
August 2009: Around the State
Nevada’s Employment Bucks National Trend According to the SurePayroll Hiring index, small business hiring is up 0.7 percent in the second quarter nationally. Year-to-date nationally, small business hiring is up by 1.5 percent, however, salaries have dropped 4.3 percent. Alternatively in the Silver State, hiring is down 1.6 percent with a 1.6 percent increase for salaries … [Read more...] about August 2009: Around the State
Legislative Re-Cap: Budget woes front and center
In the 2009 Legislature, there was considerable discussion regarding a host of major policy changes. From the most major revisions to workers compensation since privatization to mandating autism insurance coverage for private paying businesses to revamping the energy office and promoting “green” jobs initiatives, the potential of the 2009 Legislative Session was surprising in … [Read more...] about Legislative Re-Cap: Budget woes front and center
Computer Viruses: What they look like and how to prevent them
Strange as it may sound, the computer virus is something of an information age marvel. On one hand, viruses’ show us how vulnerable we are -- a properly engineered virus can have a devastating effect, disrupting productivity and doing billions of dollars in damages. On the other hand, they show us how sophisticated and interconnected human beings have become. For example, … [Read more...] about Computer Viruses: What they look like and how to prevent them
Personal & Portable: Real solutions for healthcare reform
As the Obama Administration has highlighted in recent weeks, the American healthcare system is badly in need of reform. Unfortunately, the President’s plan for healthcare would create more problems than it would resolve. Healthcare reform should take a different approach that emphasizes one of America’s great traditional strengths — the power of market choice. The President … [Read more...] about Personal & Portable: Real solutions for healthcare reform
Penny Perez: Malco Contracting, Inc.
President Las Vegas, NV Number of Employees: 30 Years in Nevada: Native Years with Company: 26 Best Business Advice: Take adequate time to make decisions. Be prepared to walk away from questionable opportunities even when pressure, i.e., economic, personal, or principled may try to persuade otherwise. Trust your intuition! How do you retain your best and … [Read more...] about Penny Perez: Malco Contracting, Inc.
Utilities: Powering for the future
The federal stimulus monies coming to Nevada will be, for the state’s utilities, not so much a handout as a hand up. Like their counterparts around the nation that have seen growth grind to a halt over the last year, Nevada’s utilities that successfully vie for a share of the funds will be using them primarily for smart grid and transmission projects, as well as job training … [Read more...] about Utilities: Powering for the future
Employees or an outside buyer: Selling a business to company partners
If an owner’s children are uninterested in taking over ownership of the business, another consideration is transferring ownership to either a business partner or to an employee or group of employees. Particularly if it is important that the business continue after the owner is gone, selling to an insider may provide a ready buyer who already understands the company and may be … [Read more...] about Employees or an outside buyer: Selling a business to company partners
Industrial Summary: First Quarter 2009
Las Vegas The Las Vegas Valley industrial market remained relatively flat, reaching 102.5 million square feet by the end of the first quarter of 2009. Inventory levels grew modestly as one project completed construction (104,000 square feet), resulting in an expansion of 3.8 million square feet over the preceding 12-months. This is the lowest new inventory level reported in … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: First Quarter 2009
August 2009: Business Indicators
The data continue to tell the story of an economic recession, or more stated differently—“No Toto, we are not in Kansas.” In short, Nevada no longer enjoys the benefits of growth and its citizens finds themselves grappling with the economic hardships of the worst recession since the 1930s. Looking at year-ago percentage changes, one sees a clear pattern—negative signs for … [Read more...] about August 2009: Business Indicators