With two Las Vegas natives at the helm, JVC Architects has devoted itself to preserving the other side of the city – the community that exists outside of the Strip. The company prides itself on architecture that enhances the surrounding environment and adds value to the community, particularly cost-efficient religious buildings. JVC Architects’ roots are anchored in … [Read more...] about JVC Architects: Creating Environmentally-Responsible Worship Centers
Archives for June 2007
June 2007: Building Nevada Briefs
Crovetti Medical Center Breaks Ground BJI Orthopedics, a Las Vegas’orthopedic and sports medicine practice, recently broke ground on the Crovetti Medical Center. Founded by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael J. Crovetti, BJI will join Peak Performance Therapy and Fitness Center and the Nevada Sports Academy as the primary tenants of the new 39,761-square-foot mixed-use medical … [Read more...] about June 2007: Building Nevada Briefs
June 2007: Business Indicators
Housing remains to be the weak sector in an otherwise growing economy, both nationally and in Nevada. Those who argued that there would be no slowdown in 2007 are in full retreat. Similarly, those foretelling doom continue to wait. Of course, the housing slowdown that began in 2006 has stalled some business activities and has created unknowns that cloud the future of some … [Read more...] about June 2007: Business Indicators
Fueling Nevada’s Future: What are the Alternatives?
Once again, gasoline prices have risen above $3.00 per gallon, and the situation in the major oil-producing areas of the world is as unstable as ever. All over the country, people are asking what Americans can do to ensure a reasonably priced source of the fuel we need to keep our economic engines running. The tourists who provide Nevada’s major source of income need fuel to … [Read more...] about Fueling Nevada’s Future: What are the Alternatives?
Investing in Real Estate: Risky but Rewarding
We have recently heard about homeowners and investors who have had notices of defaults filed against them due to interest-rate adjustments, and 100 percent financing placed on their homes and investment properties. While it would appear that the sky is falling, in fact, this is just a small percentage of the total loans funded throughout the country in the past few years. Many … [Read more...] about Investing in Real Estate: Risky but Rewarding
Getting Your Message Across: Creating an Interactive Brand Experience
So what came first, the company’s brand or the technology to promote it? With technology changing at an almost moment-by-moment pace – just watch the different cell phone ads that seem to be created on a weekly basis – one would assume a marketer’s job in promoting a client would need to reflect that pace. Gone are the days of relying solely on the traditional avenues of … [Read more...] about Getting Your Message Across: Creating an Interactive Brand Experience
Industry Focus: Healthcare
Recently, industry experts sat down at Cili in Las Vegas to discuss the challenges facing Nevada’s healthcare industry, such as recruitment, retention, emergency room overcrowding and Medicaid. Kathleen Foley, former editor-in-chief of Nevada Business Journal, served as the moderator for the event as part of the magazine’s monthly Industry Focus series, which brings industry … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
Identity Theft: How to Prevent Security Threats
Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, and has ranked as one of the top consumer concerns for the past several years. Identity theft is evolving in more complicated ways that make it harder for consumers to protect themselves. Education remains the most important tool to help prevent identity theft The definition of identity … [Read more...] about Identity Theft: How to Prevent Security Threats
Performance Appraisals: Useful Tool or Waste of Time?
Ask employees from any company about performance appraisals and they will likely tell you that the performance appraisal is less than meaningful, often poorly prepared and in many cases poorly delivered. If done well, performance appraisals can improve productivity and help an organization focus its employees on their individual development. Additionally, they provide a solid … [Read more...] about Performance Appraisals: Useful Tool or Waste of Time?
How can Nevada’s healthcare system be improved? Health Information Technology Expedites Process
America is a leader in technology. The world benefits from many innovations created by the nation’s entrepreneurs. While the healthcare system has some of the most advanced medical technologies, many doctors and hospitals use an outdated system for keeping patient records to the detriment of all patients. The paper filing of records is not only costly to the entire healthcare … [Read more...] about How can Nevada’s healthcare system be improved? Health Information Technology Expedites Process
City National Bank: Innovative Approach for Small Business Loans
With real estate values on the rise in Nevada, what better way to capitalize than using home equity as collateral for small business loans? City National Bank, formerly Business Bank of Nevada, is doing just that. The bank has enhanced its accelerated loan product, allowing business owners to use the equity in their primary residence as collateral for business loans up to … [Read more...] about City National Bank: Innovative Approach for Small Business Loans
June 2007: Business Up Front
Building Design Leaders Collaborating on Carbon-Neutral Buildings by 2030 The American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Architecture 2030, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), and the U.S. Green Building Council, supported by representatives of the U.S. Department of … [Read more...] about June 2007: Business Up Front
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth: Helping to Eliminate Homelessness Among Nevada’s Youth
Homeless and runaway youth typically leave home due to tragic circumstances such as physical and sexual abuse. Kathleen Boutin, founder and executive director of Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY), had a vision to help spread awareness for Nevada’s growing population of homeless youth and to change the perception surrounding the circumstances of young people without … [Read more...] about Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth: Helping to Eliminate Homelessness Among Nevada’s Youth
June 2007: Face to Face
Kishan S. Singh Managing Partner AMTI SUNBELT LLP and Acclaim Materials Testing & Inspection LLP Henderson Years in Nevada: 29 Years with Firm: 7 Type of business: Civil Engineering, Surveying, Materials Testing, Inspection and Geotechnical Biggest business challenge: Finding reliable individuals that are dedicated to their professions and have strong work … [Read more...] about June 2007: Face to Face
Employment Law: The Devil is in the Details
When it comes to employment law, naivete is a luxury that Nevada employers cannot afford. Given the ever-changing preponderance of rules that regulate today’s businesses, along with the increasing number of labor lawsuits, it’s no longer prudent to wing it as a nice guy, according to legal experts. Even with the best of intentions, employers can find themselves in legal hot … [Read more...] about Employment Law: The Devil is in the Details