It’s about time North Las Vegas got a bank of its own. With a population of over 150,000 residents and with many businesses relocating to the area, a bank was becoming a necessity. Other banks operated branches within the city limits, but none of these were actually chartered in North Las Vegas. "I started thinking about developing a bank for North Las Vegas about a year and … [Read more...] about Bank of North Las Vegas: New Bank for a Growing City
Archives for December 2005
December 2005: Building Nevada Briefs
Organization Honored for Safety The Southern Nevada chapter of the International Code Council recently received an International Code Council Chapter Merit Award recognizing its commitment to building safety and fire prevention. The International Code Council, a membership organization dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct … [Read more...] about December 2005: Building Nevada Briefs
Burnett Haase Construction: Dedicated to Diversification
Grow carefully, not foolishly. It’s a mantra that business partners Ross Burnett and Chris Haase have stood behind since introducing Burnett Haase Construction to Southern Nevada a decade ago. Since then, the duo, who share more than 35 years of construction management and real estate development experience, have carefully grown their portfolio to over 2 million square feet of … [Read more...] about Burnett Haase Construction: Dedicated to Diversification
Show Me the Money: Financing Real Estate Projects
The Nevada building market is still hot; positive economic and political environments attract both entrepreneurs and big corporations to our state, making this an era of unprecedented growth and prosperity. But where do businesses turn for the financial backing needed to build or to expand their present location? Loan sources vary, but generally fall into either private or … [Read more...] about Show Me the Money: Financing Real Estate Projects
December 2005: Business Up Front
It Isn’t Me – It’s the Economy Americans, tired of being told they aren’t saving enough for retirement, have a message of their own, according to Allstate’s fifth annual "Retirement Reality Check" survey. Over 1,600 people born between 1946 and 1978, with household incomes of $35,000 or more, sent the clear message that they’re doing just fine, given the resources they have. … [Read more...] about December 2005: Business Up Front
Hold the Line on Spending: For Public Employee Salaries
In November 2004, Clark County voters passed Question 9, a measure to increase the sales tax a quarter of a percent to pay for hiring more police officers. The sales tax was raised to 7.75 percent effective October 1st of this year, and it will be raised another quarter percent in 2009. When this ballot question was being debated, it was estimated the money raised by increasing … [Read more...] about Hold the Line on Spending: For Public Employee Salaries
Looking Ahead: Nevada 2006 – Experts Forecast Nevada’s Economic Future
Nevada’s economy enjoyed a banner year in 2005. Most industry sectors reported their strongest year yet, and predictions for the future are very positive. Most of the experts interviewed expect bright futures in their industries as population and job growth continue to expand. Rural counties are experiencing healthy economies. Mining and tourism both look good. Nevada’s economy … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead: Nevada 2006 – Experts Forecast Nevada’s Economic Future
December 2005: Business Indicators
The strong surge of energy prices in recent months follows a wave of increased demand for energy worldwide. This stepped-up demand is largely the result of marked increases in growth among Asian countries, mainly China and India. Energy-intensive industries and traders scrambled to secure sources, pushing prices up further. Then, two hurricanes shut off some Gulf oil production … [Read more...] about December 2005: Business Indicators
Be Prepared for the Unexpected: With Disaster Preparedness Plans
Almost 50 percent of small businesses that face a disaster never reopen their doors. One in five –20 percent – of businesses have suffered a disaster that resulted in suspending operations for a period of time. Eighty percent of companies without concrete, tested business continuity plans are out of business within two years of a major disaster. Whether it is nearby forest … [Read more...] about Be Prepared for the Unexpected: With Disaster Preparedness Plans
December 2005: Face to Face
Name: Mark Harold Bouchard Title: Managing Director Company: CB Richard Ellis Location: Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 22 Years with company: 2 Biggest Business Challenge: Building a business environment that is predicated on the principal of WE. Some of the great entrepreneurs of the modern age built everything they did in partnerships with others. It’s my … [Read more...] about December 2005: Face to Face
Industry Focus: High-Tech – Developing a Tech-Friendly Environment
As part of its monthly Industry Outlook series, Nevada Business Journal recently brought high-tech experts together to discuss the technology boom in Nevada, and the challenges it has created for their companies. They confronted concerns such as marketing VoIP (voice-over Internet protocol) for businesses, the need for Nevada schools to promote tech employment, recruiting tech … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: High-Tech – Developing a Tech-Friendly Environment
Business Investing: How to Get the Right Investors for Your Business
Nevada is experiencing geometric business growth, with firms ranging from start-ups to established companies flourishing. Multi-million dollar projects attract most attention, but as is the case throughout the country, the majority of economic growth comes from small business. Properly capitalizing a new venture is one of the most important and difficult aspects of an … [Read more...] about Business Investing: How to Get the Right Investors for Your Business
December 2005: Nevada Briefs
Solar Thermal Plant Slated for Boulder City A solar thermal power plant is being built near Boulder City by solar power giant Schott. It is expected to provide power in 2007, according to Steve Russo, head of Schott’s Solar Thermal North American business. The plant will meet the energy demands of about 40,000 households, while reducing greenhouse emissions. "The reduction of … [Read more...] about December 2005: Nevada Briefs
Hearts of Gold in the Silver State: Nevada Companies Invest in Philanthropy
Strategic philanthropy and corporate giving in Nevada are growing right along with the state. Simply put, in Nevada, giving is good business. For businesses large and small, it’s not simply "in vogue" to give; corporate giving has become a core business objective. "Corporate philanthropy in Nevada has continued to grow," said Barbara Wood, communications and public relations … [Read more...] about Hearts of Gold in the Silver State: Nevada Companies Invest in Philanthropy
Effective Leadership: Why Don’t Our Leaders Lead?
If you take a look at organizations today, you’ll see that many of them are led at various levels by nice people, but all too often these individuals don’t have the knowledge, skills or ability to be effective leaders. The answer is not to send people to leadership programs and expect them to come back transformed and capable. Most leadership training programs don’t have any … [Read more...] about Effective Leadership: Why Don’t Our Leaders Lead?