Every now and then, Cynthia Inman glances at an old thank-you letter she received from a client. Years ago, the client worked with Inman, a real estate broker, to find office space for his creative group. Although his company didn’t end up moving, he appreciated Inman’s customer-service style and leased an even bigger office space from her when his firm expanded seven years … [Read more...] about Priority One Commercial: Overcoming Challenges, Building Success
Archives for April 2004
April 2004: Building Nevada Briefs
Southwest Pavilion Shopping Center Sold Southwest Pavilion shopping center, an 86,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center located on South Virginia Street in Reno, has been sold to a private investor in a transaction valued at $11.45 million. Current tenants include Scolari’s Food and Drug, Talbot’s and Scandia Down. Michael Federle of Grubb & Ellis’ San … [Read more...] about April 2004: Building Nevada Briefs
April 2004: Business Indicators
The U.S. economy, at least as measured by spending and income, shows clear signs of having weathered financial hubris, terrorist attacks, recession and heightened uncertainty about war. Economic expansion is underway. Conditions have not returned to the strong boom of the late 1990s. However, through the first half of 2003, things look better today than in 2001. In short, the … [Read more...] about April 2004: Business Indicators
April 2004: Business Up Front
Baby Boomers Growing Up at Last? In the past 10 years, as affluent baby boomers have come closer to retirement age, they have begun to think more about their financial futures, according to a national study commissioned by AXA Financial, Inc. In 2003, 43 percent of boomers cited having adequate resources in retirement as their greatest economic concern, up from 26 percent in … [Read more...] about April 2004: Business Up Front
The Crisis of Growth: Danger or Opportunity
The Chinese symbol for "Crisis" is composed of two other symbols: "Danger" and "Opportunity." There’s been a lot of talk over the last few years, especially in Southern Nevada, about the problems associated with growth: traffic jams, water shortages, lack of affordable housing, etc. Anti-growth or slow-growth movements are nothing new in both ends of the state. Now the Clark … [Read more...] about The Crisis of Growth: Danger or Opportunity
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra: Identifying and Filling Community Needs
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) is a local, independent non-profit organization founded in Reno in 1942 as the Reno Community War Chest. Today’s United Way provides leadership and works in partnership with community volunteers to identify human-care issues and to mobilize community resources to address them. The organization raises approximately $3 million … [Read more...] about United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra: Identifying and Filling Community Needs
April 2004: Face to Face
Name: Kristin McMillan Title: President/Managing Shareholder Company: Hale Lane Type of Business: Full-service law firm with offices in Las Vegas, Reno and Carson City. Location: Las Vegas Years in Nevada : 20 Years with Company: 8 Biggest Business Challenge: In a market where business is thriving, it is a challenge to constantly think and plan … [Read more...] about April 2004: Face to Face
Living in Interesting Times: A.G.’s Announcement Shakes Up Incumbents
Attorney General Brian Sandoval gave the Nevada political world a lot to think about in March when he announced public employees could not legally keep their jobs while serving in the state Legislature. The opinion, while not totally unexpected, forced several incumbent politicians to re-think their long-term prospects. According to the opinion, they could still file and run … [Read more...] about Living in Interesting Times: A.G.’s Announcement Shakes Up Incumbents
Setting Investment Priorities: The First Step to Security
An investment strategy is only as good as the priorities on which it is based. Whether starting out or adjusting investment game plans with age, setting priorities is always the first and most important step. Yet many people ignore this step and dive into an investment program that makes no sense for their lifestyle and won't accomplish their goals, primarily because they … [Read more...] about Setting Investment Priorities: The First Step to Security
Best of the Best: Nevada’s Most Respected CEOs
When Nevada Business Journal asked prominent members of the state’s business community to nominate the CEOs they most respected and admired, our editorial committee was deluged with names and stories of executives throughout the state who deserve recognition. After a difficult judging process, we decided on the eight people currently gracing the cover of the magazine. They have … [Read more...] about Best of the Best: Nevada’s Most Respected CEOs
April 2004: Nevada Briefs
Casino Giants Ink $1.3 Billion Merger Boyd Gaming Corporation and Coast Casinos, Inc. have announced a merger agreement in which Coast will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boyd Gaming, and will be run by Coast management as a separate operating unit. Coast shareholders will receive approximately $495 million in cash, and Boyd will issue approximately 19.4 million shares to … [Read more...] about April 2004: Nevada Briefs
USERRA Regulations: Helping Troops Return to Work
After the Pentagon announced that thousands of National Guard and reserve units would be activated to support homeland defense and to participate in liberating Iraq, many employers had to scramble to learn what actions, and in some cases inactions, they were required to take under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). While most … [Read more...] about USERRA Regulations: Helping Troops Return to Work
Industry Focus: Commercial Builders – Contractors Struggle with Growth Issues, Costs
Representatives of commercial construction firms gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel on February 14 to discuss issues affecting their industry in Nevada. The gathering was part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Outlook series. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for the roundtable, which included a lively discussion of growth … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Builders – Contractors Struggle with Growth Issues, Costs
The Millennium Scholarship: Education for Today, Economic Viability for Tomorrow
Question: The tobacco settlement fund, which currently provides funds for one of your favorite programs, the Millennium Scholarship, will be exhausted during the next few years. Why is this program important, and what are your plans to ensure it remains as part of the legacy of your administration? When I was elected governor of Nevada in November 1998, I made a pledge to … [Read more...] about The Millennium Scholarship: Education for Today, Economic Viability for Tomorrow
Understanding Nevada’s Tax System: Its Structure and Benefits
Nevada is one of the most business-friendly states in the nation. The key to utilizing Nevada’s Selected Business Assistance Programs and utilizing the tax breaks offered lies in understanding the subtle complexities of the state’s otherwise simple tax system. Look at the incentives: Nevada is just an all-around great place to start a business. There’s no corporate income … [Read more...] about Understanding Nevada’s Tax System: Its Structure and Benefits