Seabees Train at Cashman Equipment
Las Vegas-based Naval Mobile Construction Battalion, the “Fighting Seabees”, learned proper machine operations at Cashman Equipment in Las Vegas this summer. The reserve unit spent two days learning proper operation of Caterpillar construction equipment, training on backhoes, excavators, skid steer loaders, mini excavators and graders. Seabees require expertise in operating construction equipment as part of their military training. Cashman Equipment is Nevada’s exclusive Caterpillar construction equipment dealer.
Ely Fights to Keep Department Store
Officials from the city of Ely and White Pine County are “exploring their options” after the announcement on July 30 that J.C. Penney plans to close its Ely store, the last remaining department store in the Eastern Nevada town. The Texas-based department store chain had originally planned to close the local Penney this month, citing low profit margins, but agreed after meeting with local officials to keep it open until June 2004. Karen Rajala of the White Pine County Economic Diversification Council said the postponement will give Ely time to examine alternatives, which include exploring ways to make the local Penney more profitable, negotiating to bring another chain to town, and working together to establish a cooperative store. Meetings are also planned with state and federal officials to discuss which resources may be available to help the people of Ely in their efforts to keep a local department store.
Business Bank Opens Minden Branch
Business Bank of Nevada board members and executives joined with local staff and Douglas County community leaders recently in a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked the official opening of the bank’s newest branch in the Sierra Center in Minden. “This represents the beginning of what we see as a wonderful and successful partnership between the bank, its customers and the Carson Valley community,” said Jerry Gregory, senior vice president and Northern Nevada regional manager of Business Bank. “Competition is healthy for any industry, and we’re excited to be doing business in a market in which we’re the only Nevada-owned and -operated bank.” The bank hopes to start construction of a permanent facility this fall, with an anticipated opening date early next summer. Business Bank has five branch offices in the state, with three in the Las Vegas area, one in Carson City and one in Minden.
Imaging Technologies Services Opens in Las Vegas
Imaging Technologies Services, Inc. (ITS) recently opened a West Coast fulfillment and distribution center in Las Vegas, extending the company’s presence coast-to-coast. ITS also announced it has been awarded a contract to provide fulfillment and distribution services for the Carl’s Jr. chain of more than 1,000 restaurants in the West Coast area. “The new center will reduce shipping costs and improve efficiency, which are priorities in our business,” said Carter D. Pope, the company’s president and CEO. ITS serves retail clients, such as major fast-food companies, by producing and distributing manuals and other materials on demand to the clients’ store personnel throughout the country. For nonprofit operations relying on donations from individuals throughout the country, ITS provides a comprehensive range of services, including management of databases, origination and mailing of solicitation and follow-up pieces, and distribution of materials to donors. Imaging Technologies Services has been in operation for more than 75 years and now has more than 25 locations across the country with 440 employees and annual sales exceeding $60 million.
