On January 2, 2001, AGRA Infrastructure Inc. officially became AMEC Infrastructure Inc., a subsidiary of the number one international design firm, AMEC plc, as ranked by Engineering News Record (June 2000). Their affiliated, sister company, AGRA Earth & Environmental, became AMEC Earth & Environmental, and together they became one of the largest international design … [Read more...] about AMEC: Mergers Provide Global Solutions
Archives for May 2001
May 2001: Building Nevada Briefs
Plise Starts Work on Siena Office Park Plise Development and Construction (PDC) has started work on Siena Office Park, a 30-acre mixed-use development adjacent to St. Rose Hospital’s Siena campus in Henderson. The project will consist of seven Class A professional office buildings, which will provide 250,000 square feet of medical and office space. Potential tenants include … [Read more...] about May 2001: Building Nevada Briefs
May 2001: Business Briefs
SBA Announces Small Business Awards Julia Valdes, owner of Flowers2u.com, has been named Nevada’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2001 by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Her Web site, Flowers2u.com, was recently recognized by Newsweek magazine as "best of online." Valdes, shown here with her husband, José, is one of six Nevada winners of the state awards … [Read more...] about May 2001: Business Briefs
May 2001: Business Indicators
Clouds of uncertainty continue — some indicators showing weakness and others holding at favorable levels. Signs of weakness in the national economy include stock-market prices, down from the peak of a year ago; emerging concern about future disruptions in the supply of energy; and some manufacturing and dot-com layoffs. Some hype has been generated about declining financial … [Read more...] about May 2001: Business Indicators
May 2001: Business Up Front
Nine Marketing Myths According to John R. Graham of Graham Communications, "marketing seems to be shrouded in myths and misconceptions." Here are nine myths that can thwart successful marketing efforts: Marketing can be done on a shoestring. It’s often difficult to understand that marketing is an investment in the future of your company. Nobody expects accounting, … [Read more...] about May 2001: Business Up Front
Finding An Attorney: State Bar Acts as Matchmaker
A client injures himself at your place of business and files a claim. You fire an employee and find yourself faced with a wrongful termination lawsuit. Or, your company has grown and you need to obtain legal representation to negotiate the ins and outs of a public stock offering. You know you need a lawyer, but how do you find one who is competent and a good match for your … [Read more...] about Finding An Attorney: State Bar Acts as Matchmaker
Nuclear Politics: “No more NUKES!… no more NUKES!”
The United States’ energy sources are running low. The sun and stars are seemingly inexhaustible sources of energy. That energy is the result of nuclear reactions, in which matter is converted to energy. Presently, nuclear energy provides for approximately 16 percent of the world’s electricity. Unlike stars, today’s nuclear reactors work on the principle of nuclear fission. … [Read more...] about Nuclear Politics: “No more NUKES!… no more NUKES!”
Dick Tracy, Your Picturephone is Ringing: Communications in the 21st Century
Less than a decade ago, cellular phones were heavy, awkward and cumbersome items that were generally locked in place in one’s automobile. Users could do little more than place a call on the phone while driving. Today, that’s all changed. The explosive wireless industry now has technology that enables users to hold mobile phones in the palms of their hands with an ease never … [Read more...] about Dick Tracy, Your Picturephone is Ringing: Communications in the 21st Century
May 2001: Face to Face
Name: Dan Hughes Title: President Company: Suburban Graphics, Inc. Location: Las Vegas Type of Business: Full-service graphics firm, specializing in designing and producing graphics for gaming devices, indoor/outdoor signage, backlit signs and vehicle wraps. Years in Nevada: 27 Years with Company: 17 Biggest Business Challenge: Our company has been … [Read more...] about May 2001: Face to Face
Irwin Union Bank: Small Town Service, Big City Bankroll
Irwin Financial Corporation traces its roots back more than 125 years, to the founding of a community bank in its hometown of Columbus, Ind. by Joseph I. Irwin. Irwin’s Bank is still a part of the corporation today, although its name is now Irwin Union Bank. The company’s guiding philosophy states in part that, "the purpose of our business is to create superior value for all … [Read more...] about Irwin Union Bank: Small Town Service, Big City Bankroll
Before You Sign on the Dotted Line: Valuable Information about Office Leases
Well in advance of the date you move into your new office, you should be thinking about how to structure the terms of your lease in order to avoid problems further down the line, according to commercial real estate experts. Numerous factors need to be considered, from pinpointing the size, type and location of available space, to setting a budget, negotiating a contract and … [Read more...] about Before You Sign on the Dotted Line: Valuable Information about Office Leases
How to Avoid Costly Mistakes When You Buy A Business
Buying a business or investing in a private company that owns a business is an immensely complicated matter. After a lot of time, effort and expense, you can end up with either an opportunity to make money or a financial nightmare, depending in large part on whether you are represented by competent counsel during the purchase process. An experienced business attorney can … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Costly Mistakes When You Buy A Business
University of Phoenix Provides Education for Working Adults
For most working adults, going back to school to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree means juggling a schedule already filled with commitments to work and home. The University of Phoenix (UOP) enables them to earn the degrees they need to further their careers with a minimum of upheaval. It targets working adults over the age of 23 looking to start their education from … [Read more...] about University of Phoenix Provides Education for Working Adults
Mesquite Offers Gaming, Golf and Getaways
Mesquite continues to provide a haven for Las Vegas locals and others who want all the excitement of a 24-hour gaming destination, but also want to feel like complete relaxation is theirs for the taking. Just 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Mesquite is situated in the picturesque Virgin River Valley, surrounded by wide-open spaces, rugged desert mountains and expansive, … [Read more...] about Mesquite Offers Gaming, Golf and Getaways
Energy Crisis Leads to Difficult Decisions
The region’s energy crisis dominates this year’s Legislative session. Three urgencies drive the issue: The regional crisis. There is a severe shortage of power plants in the region. Natural gas is used to fuel the vast majority of our electric power plants – and the cost of natural gas is skyrocketing. Natural gas actually jumped from the lowest price in history a year ago … [Read more...] about Energy Crisis Leads to Difficult Decisions