CORE Construction Completes Public Project CORE Construction recently completed construction of a facility that will shared by the Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada Highway Patrol and Freeway Arterial Signal Technology. The project, located at Decatur Boulevard and the 215 Beltway in Las Vegas, covers approximately 13 acres and includes two buildings totaling 66,670 … [Read more...] about March 2005: Building Nevada Briefs
Archives for March 2005
The Changing Commercial Marketplace: Reflected in Large Nevada Projects
Everywhere you look in Nevada, large commercial buildings are rising up to change skylines and city maps. In previous years, Las Vegas and Reno seemed to have a lock on large projects, but due to the scarcity and high price of land, development is now creeping outward into Lyon, Douglas and Storey counties, and even Elko County reports increased commercial activity. High land … [Read more...] about The Changing Commercial Marketplace: Reflected in Large Nevada Projects
United Construction Company: Versatile Contractor Builds Success in Nevada
United Construction Company (UCC) consistently ranks in the top 10 construction companies in Nevada by sales volume, and in listings by the Design-Build Institute of America has ranked as the No. 1 design-build company in Northern Nevada and the No. 2 design-build firm in the state. According to DBIA, the design-build process puts both design and construction in the hands of … [Read more...] about United Construction Company: Versatile Contractor Builds Success in Nevada
March 2005: Business Indicators
Nevada experienced a year of strong growth in 2004. From January to December, each month’s year-over-year percentage growth exceeded 10 percent. Moreover, the Silver State did not suffer the midyear soft spot the U. S. economy experienced. In short, Nevada’s performance was outstanding. By year’s end, Nevada’s employment was up 4.8 percent for the year. Clark County and … [Read more...] about March 2005: Business Indicators
March 2005: Business Up Front
The Art of Winning a Contract When it comes to U.S. firms awarding $1 million-plus contracts, price doesn’t make the top 10 most important reasons for choosing a supplier or provider, according to a recent survey conducted by global consultancy firm Rogen International and Goldhaber and Associates, New York. The top 10 reasons U.S. survey respondents give for awarding business … [Read more...] about March 2005: Business Up Front
“Progressives” or Just The Same Old Liberals?
In recent weeks and months we’ve seen some name changes, all in hopes of winning the race for the buying public’s dollar. In Southern California, it’s a battle over which baseball team can win the most dollars at the turnstile. Even though the Anaheim Angels were the baseball team with the third-highest attendance in the major leagues (the New York Yankees were No. 1 and the … [Read more...] about “Progressives” or Just The Same Old Liberals?
Technology Helps Visually Impaired: At the Blind Center of Nevada
When Americans are asked about growing older, the large majority (over 70 percent) report they fear blindness more than any other physical impairment (Lighthouse National Survey on Vision Loss, 1998). The number of people affected by vision impairment represents a major health issue: 1 in 6 adults, age 45 years or older, are moderately or severely visually impaired. … [Read more...] about Technology Helps Visually Impaired: At the Blind Center of Nevada
Industry Outlook: Education – Facing the Challenges of the Future
Dealing with explosive growth, the changing demographics of the school population and chronic funding shortages keep officials at school districts and universities burning the midnight oil. As part of its monthly Industry Outlook series, Nevada Business Journal invited leaders in educational institutions throughout the state to meet on January 19th at the Four Seasons Hotel in … [Read more...] about Industry Outlook: Education – Facing the Challenges of the Future
The All-Important Job Interview: Three Key Questions To Ask
As an employer, critical to your success is selection of the "right person" for the job. Proper analysis of a prospective candidate’s resume and references is only part of the process. Many business owners unintentionally miss opportunities to gain valuable insights by not asking pertinent questions in the interview process. Asking the right questions and listening keenly to … [Read more...] about The All-Important Job Interview: Three Key Questions To Ask
March 2005: Face to Face
Name Hugh Anderson, CFP, CIMA Title Vice President Company Merrill Lynch Type of Business Comprehensive wealth management for individuals, and consulting services for not-for-profits and institutions. Location Las Vegas Years in Nevada 21 Years with Company 25 Biggest Business Challenge: Helping hard-driving, successful, busy people take a step back … [Read more...] about March 2005: Face to Face
Shall We Dance? What Steps Will Legislature Follow?
Every two years we all do the same dance. Those of us who, by choice or by profession, gather in Carson City every other year are always quietly, yet fervently, holding out hope that some day, some cycle, the steps to that dance will change. Perhaps instead of the waltz, we can all do the samba! We continue to hope. And we continue to be disappointed. What else can you feel … [Read more...] about Shall We Dance? What Steps Will Legislature Follow?
Keep More of What You Earn: Small Business Tax Checklist
Running a successful small business takes time, talent and a little tax know-how. Here are some tax tips, brought to you by the Nevada Society of CPAs, that can prevent you from overlooking valuable deductions and assist you in managing the tax liability for your small business. Health Insurance: On 2004 tax returns, self-employed taxpayers can deduct 100 percent of their … [Read more...] about Keep More of What You Earn: Small Business Tax Checklist
March 2005: Nevada Briefs
Wal-Mart Facility Planned for Storey County Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has selected Storey County as the site for a new distribution center. The new distribution center will be located two miles south of I-80 on USA Parkway. Construction will begin in the summer of 2005, with planned service to stores expected in the fall of 2006. The facility will employ approximately 500 people … [Read more...] about March 2005: Nevada Briefs
Retirement in Nevada: Going Gray in the Silver State
Many people have chosen to retire in Nevada, because it has no personal income tax, a mild climate compared to Eastern and Midwest cities, and provides access to a variety of leisure activities – from world-class resorts and golf courses to historic ghost towns. It also has a relatively low cost of living, although the spike in housing costs over the last two years has changed … [Read more...] about Retirement in Nevada: Going Gray in the Silver State
March 2005: State the Issues
Question: Should Congress adopt the changes President Bush proposes for the Social Security system? Yes: Strengthening Social Security is Vital By: Senator John Ensign (R-NV) Any discussion about Social Security reform should begin with a reminder: Social Security is your program, not the government’s. The issues being discussed center on your retirement security, your … [Read more...] about March 2005: State the Issues