Kitchell Contractors recognizes that its business goes far beyond building infrastructure in Southern Nevada. At Kitchell, building the community is just as important, as is demonstrated by the company’s recent commitment to building and expanding some of Southern Nevada’s most prestigious hospitals. "To be able to witness our efforts benefiting the community is great," said … [Read more...] about Kitchell Contractors: Building Southern Nevada’s Hospitals
Archives for June 2003
Branding Your Company: Concepts from the Past for the Present and Future
All cows look alike. People brand cows to differentiate their own from someone else’s. In the last few years, branding has become a buzz word in business. It hit the mainstream a few years ago, but not everyone knows exactly what it means. As a concept, branding was most notably brought to light in The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding,by Al and Laura Ries, who stated that … [Read more...] about Branding Your Company: Concepts from the Past for the Present and Future
June 2003: Building Nevada Briefs
Erosion Control Project Set for Tahoe The Washoe County Department of Public Works has selected Carter & Burgess, Inc. for its $1.5 million erosion-control water quality project in Incline Village, on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. Funded by the Nevada Tahoe Bond Act and the U.S. Forest Service, the contract calls for erosion-control improvements on existing highways and … [Read more...] about June 2003: Building Nevada Briefs
Staying the Course: Nevada Golf Courses Handicapped by Hard Times
With the national economy floundering and Nevada’s tourism industry experiencing lower visitor volume, golf courses in the Silver State have been presented with difficult challenges over the last two years. A brief survey of construction activity on golf courses around Nevada reveals that a few new courses are being built, and existing facilities are doing their best to attract … [Read more...] about Staying the Course: Nevada Golf Courses Handicapped by Hard Times
June 2003: Business Indicators
Real Gross Domestic Product, an inflation-adjusted measure of overall economic performance, posted a modest growth rate of 0.3 percent for the fourth quarter of 2002. This slowdown comes at the confluence of economically constrictive factors. Most important, however, the winds of war and the heightened uncertainties of geopolitical forces have kept consumers and investors wary … [Read more...] about June 2003: Business Indicators
Business Bank of Nevada: Fostering Business Growth in Nevada
Business Bank of Nevada has played an active role in supporting the business community since it opened in 1995. Today, it is one of the largest community banks in the state, with 70 banking professionals serving more than 5,000 business and consumer accounts in Nevada. With three branches in Southern Nevada and one in Carson City, and a recent expansion with new loan production … [Read more...] about Business Bank of Nevada: Fostering Business Growth in Nevada
June 2003: Business Up Front
Six Myth-understandings Holding You Back Gary Keller, co-founder of Keller Williams Realty International, heads the seventh-largest real estate company in the country. In his recently-released book, The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, Keller details six fallacies that may keep real estate agents from achieving success. These "myth-understandings" could apply to other … [Read more...] about June 2003: Business Up Front
Hitler and Hussein: Lessons From History
How different would our world be if Adolf Hitler had been stopped in the 1930s, when people were beginning to see the danger he represented? Think how many lives would have been saved – not only all those killed in World War II, but also the millions of Jews, Gypsies and other minority groups who died in his death camps. Now that we are starting to see the proof of Saddam … [Read more...] about Hitler and Hussein: Lessons From History
Project Sunshine: Helping Children Feel Like Kids
When you think back to childhood, the adventure of going to summer camp may hold special memories. Just taking the time to "be a kid" is important, since childhood flies by all too quickly. While we would like to think that childhood is a time of carefree fun and happy thoughts, many children face such daunting prospects as serious illness or abuse and abandonment. This is … [Read more...] about Project Sunshine: Helping Children Feel Like Kids
Homeowner’s Insurance Costs: And How to Control Them
In the face of a rising number of catastrophes and increasing claims of toxic mold, insurers have continued to raise rates for homeowner’s insurance policies. With costs to Nevada homeowners escalating, it is important to heed advice for contending with rising insurance rates. Losses for insurers that provide homeowner’s policies have increased dramatically in recent years. … [Read more...] about Homeowner’s Insurance Costs: And How to Control Them
June 2003: Nevada Briefs
Intrawest Corporation Establishes Reno Headquarters Intrawest Corporation, a leading developer and operator of village-centered resorts across North America, has announced the establishment of a southwestern head office to be located in Reno. Intrawest recently signed a five-year lease for office space at Magnolia Village, beginning July 2003. The company, which is … [Read more...] about June 2003: Nevada Briefs
High Tech Task Force: Working for the Technology Industry
Technology is a critical component of America’s economic future. In order to ensure continued growth in this area – and revitalize those areas that are depressed –government must be responsive to the needs of private industry. My experience in Congress has taught me that all too often communication breaks down between government and private industry. The Republican High Tech … [Read more...] about High Tech Task Force: Working for the Technology Industry
June 2003: State the Issues
Issue: Should employers be required to provide healthcare insurance for all full-time employees? All Employers Should Provide Affordable Healthcare Coverage By: Anthony M. Marlon, M.D. As the world’s last remaining superpower, the United States continues to boast economic advantages that no other country can claim. However, one of the most challenging sociopolitical issues … [Read more...] about June 2003: State the Issues
The Emerging Tech Economy: Its Interface with Nevada’s Universities
A subtle but significant economic change is afoot in Nevada. Gaming, for years Nevada’s dominant and unrivaled industry, shows no sign of relinquishing its throne, but one relatively new sector has established a foothold and holds tremendous potential as an engine for future growth and diversification of Nevada’s economy – Nevada’s emerging technology industry. Many Nevadans … [Read more...] about The Emerging Tech Economy: Its Interface with Nevada’s Universities
Critical Care Systems: Comes to Nevada
Critical Care Systems (CCS), a leading national provider of specialty infusion pharmacy services, has entered the Nevada marketplace with a Reno location, which opened in February 2003, and a Las Vegas facility scheduled to open this month. Critical Care Systems provides a broad range of infusion pharmaceuticals delivered intravenously to patients in their homes by an … [Read more...] about Critical Care Systems: Comes to Nevada