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The law tially higher than most other industries. Accord has huge loopholes and has done little to stop ing to the American Electronics Association, spammers who continue to target Nevadans. The panies to Nevada high-tech workers earn an average salary of commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution is used $53,000, a figure that is 80 percent higher than by judges as a reason to invalidate state attempts salaries in other industries. to regulate e-commerce. Consequently, we have a depends a great In the southern part of the state, Nevada law that is unworkable and is considered by some Development Authority reports the creation of to be anti-technology. It seems our legislators more than 3,000 jobs for this fiscal year with should revisit the issue during the next session. deal on how our even more expected for next year. In the North Education issues are vital to our state's ability em part of the state, Economic Development of to attract technology companies. Qualified work Western Nevada claims closer to 400 new high ers are essential to any company, but high-tech elected officials tech jobs for the past year. companies have special needs that must be ad It seems the industry overall is experiencing dressed. It's time Nevada got serious about edu tremendous growth after a self-imposed slow cation reform and put into place workable pro handle key tech- down (and in some cases - shut down) due to the grams that will provide our residents with high Y2K threats. With the scare behind them, IT com paying jobs, and technology companies with panies are implementing projects that were pre qualified workers. The voucher program is a good nology issues. viously on hold and moving forward at an un example of a workable program th at's being ham precedented rate. pered by our political establishment. The cost of operating in technology-rich areas, On a federal level, you can bet that e-tailers are such as Silicon Valley, has become hazardous to watching both the feds, and individual states for the bottom line. However, just across the border, signs of a pending federal ales tax on e-com high-tech firms are discovering that land, as well merce. State officials aero the nation are con as operating costs, is affordable. An added incen cerned about lost revenues due to e-commerce. tive that attracts many companies to our state is the Washington politicians are promising worried lower cost of living and quality lifestyle. But per state officials assistance in the form of an e-tax haps our biggest advantage is Nevada's relative that would be collected by the feds and distrib proximity to California. Company executives find uted to each state. Technology companies are be the commute easy and affordable. corning more politically avvy and they'll be watching the actions of our elected officials Now the bad news. closely on this issue. Whether you like it or not, technology is the evada still ranks 45th in the nation for tech future. Unless those representing our state adopt Nnology-related employment. Even with the a pro-technology attitude, eventually Nevada will recent influx of new technology companies, we go the way of the dinosaur. • COMMENTS? e-mail: [email protected] 4 Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 SINCE 1985 • NBJ.COM jBUSINESS 4QRR~~~ PUBLISHER Lyle E. Brennan • lyle@nbj .com EDITOR Connie Brennan • connie@nbj .com ART DIRECTOR I PRODUCTION MANAGER Barbara L. Moore MARKETING CONSULTANT Connie & Associates RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Lindsey Coombs • [email protected] ONLINE MARKETING DIRECTOR Bert Kash Blevins ill • bert@nbj .com PUBLISHER'S ASSISTANT DeAnna M. 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June 2000 • Nevada Business Journal Contents June 2000 • Volume 15 · No. 5 Features 40 TopRank Nevada S1JIIEWIDE BOOK OF USIS 16 Measuring Business • Architectural Firms Perfonnance CINDIE GEDDES • Airlines Tracking corporate performance can • Airports • Developers help you steer clear of calamity and • Golf Courses POCGEMEYER set a course for profitability, • Hospitals DESIGN GROUP 18 How to Write a Business Plan CINDIE GEDDES • Master-Planned .... 77H57-2889 An essential tool for charting your Communities Las Yips 21 company's future. • Minority-Owned Businesses 702-255-8100 21 Banking on Technology TONY ILLIA • Professional & Nevada's financial institutions invest Trade Organizations in e-commerce. • Women-Owned Businesses Building Nevada 24 Taking the Pulse of 32 At The Top JENN IFER BAUMER Commercial Construction JEN NIFER BAUMER Interior Solutions, Inc. - Northern Industry experts point to low unemployment and Nevada interior design firm serves eroding profit margins as areas of concern. thriving niche market. 27 Housing the Future JENNIFER BAUMER 33 Building Nevada News in Brief Trends in master-planned communities. GC Wallace Aids in Beltway Completion • 29 Maximizing the Value of Burnett Haase Breaks Ground on Pacific Your Land Investment Beltway Centre • Phase III of Warm Springs SCOTI GRAGSON AND JOHN KILPATRICK Crossing Underway • New Costco Coming to Practical advice for maximizing your returns on your Southern Nevada • Pulte Named America's undeveloped real estate investments. Top Home Builder • Colliers International 31 Neighborhood Watch JENNIFER BAUMER Lists 80 Acres in North Las Vegas • Anthem Lynbrook - Creating the traditional neighborhood. Clubhouse Complete Departments 4 Commentary LYLE BRENNAN 12 Regional Spotlight DIANE GLAZMAN 38 V"ltal Signs CINDIE GEDDES The good, the bad and the e-ugly Lyon County Economic Advanced Vision & Laser Center - Northern 8 Business Up Front Development Authority. Nevada's first laser vision center. Miles for Smiles -Program targets at-risk • Business travel costs on the rise. 14 People on the Move kids for free dental care. -~ ' • Shopping centers lag behind technology. 34 Inside Politics MICHAEL SULLIVAN • Companies still focused on staffing issues. 39 Money Management NEVADA CPAS Defining the "good" candidate. • CEO tenures short-lived Finding college financial aid. 36 At The Top DIAN E GLAZMAN • HMO profits plunge. 57 Nevada Briefs United Coin - Bringing innovation • Leave a Legacy campaign underway 10 Small Business Solutions TOM DYE to the gaming industry. • Northern Trust Bank opens in Las Vegas Mastering the Art of Delegation - Protqtcted • Berkley helps win new McCarran flights illness forces owner to re-evaluate his hands 37 Teleconnections JENNIFER BAUMER • Internet access to paid checks provided on role in overseas sales. NEXTUNK Communications - Introducing • jitters expands 11 Smart Investing TED SCHLAZER a host of new Internet and voice services. • NCED awards tax abatements and deferrals Using market psychology to Sprint PCS - Merging information and • Youth correctional center opens enhance your portfolio. asphalt highways into fast lane. 58 Business Indicators R. KEITH scHWER 6 Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 '1t's more than a piece ofLAND. It's your peace ofMIND. " THE LAND DIVISION ······································· ···················· AT COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL For the buyer, smart land acquisition represents the cornerstone upon which a successful enterprise is built. For the seller, it's the single chance to receive maximum valuation of a property. In either instance, you want to be certain you've gotten the best deal possible. And you've only got one shot to get it right. At Colliers International, we've been getting it right for over 25 years. Buyers come back to us because we can see land acquisition from their perspective. Se ll ers come back to us because we have the credibility to negotiate with several interested parties for the highest possible value. Maybe that's why we've built so many long standing relationships with our clients. Maybe that's why we dominate the land business in Southern Nevada ..Or maybe it's because we know that, after everything's signed and sealed, the worst question you can ask COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL yourself is "What if?" (702) 135-5700 3960 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 15 0 Las Vegas, Nevada 891 09 C A LL U S FO R OUR LAND DIV ISION BROCHURE TODAY www. lvco lliers. com June 2000 • evada Business Journal 7 Costs fo .. Business T ..avel on the Rise Shopping usiness travel costs are prediCted to in B crease a record 7 percent during 200 1, Centers Lag according to travel management experts at Runzheimer International. Below is a Behind breakdown of cost projections by category: Technology AIR TRAVEL usinesses will tolerate only B about half of expected base fare increases of 13.5 percent. The cost of air travel accounts for nearly half (41 percent) of the total travel dollar. LODGING +8 o/o otels are expected to raise B r ates routinely, about lZ percent, but real resistance will be felt. New properties will be aggressive in offering signi· ncant rate breaks as they struggle to compete. espite ubiquitous hype about the D Internet, shopping centers collec tively have yet to develop comprehen sive strategies for implementing e MEALS +lOo/o commerce or new technology activities, according to findings by estaurants have held pricing Pangia, a Seattle-based provider of R in recent years because of technology solutions and services for competition from fast food, diets the shopping center industry. The and backyard barbecues. They study also found the majority of shop are more innuenced by physical ping centers have yet to make a signif distribution costs than any other icant investment in the development of categor y. online retail sales. Ninety-three per cent of shopping center executives contacted indicate they had spent less than $50,000 on their current Web site. Trends show, however, that the reality CAR RENTAL of Internet competition is awakening ar rentals are still a bargain the industry to the need to harness the C with lower than average unit Web as a tool to better serve and sell (car per day) prices than air travel to patrons. Pangia's findings indicate (trip fares) and lodging (room that although 88 percent of the largest nights). Car rental companies have shopping malls in the country current learned how valuable their services ly have Web sites, the sites offer little are to business travelers and will more than general information such as ride on inDation 's crest. hours, directions, upcoming events and a list of stores. 8 Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 CEO Tenures Short-Lived t may pay exorbitantly and provide I the ultimate career challenge, but HMO Profits Plunge don't count on that position as chief executive officer to last very long, MO profits plunged to $68.6 million ing number of HMO failures. This says the first global study focused H in the third quarter of 1999 from continuing and spreading flow of red specifically on CEO tenure. Conduct $97.5 million in the second quarter and ink implies a still broader HMO shake ed by Drake Beam Morin (DBM), the $27 4 million in the first quarter of last out in the making, potentially disrupting study reveals that the long-tenured year. Overall, 47 percent of HMOs lost millions of consumers," commented CEO will become increasingly rare, money, according to Weiss Ratings, Martin D. Weiss, PhD., chairman of and fewer CEOs can expect to hold Inc., a provider of independent financial Weiss Ratings. "Fortunately, there are their jobs until retirement. Further ratings on HMOs. The breadth of HMO still quite a few fi nancially healthy more, the study shows that CEOs ' ab losses also continued to increase. While HMOs from which to choose. breviated reigns require them to im previous losses were isolated to small "There is a widespread problem in plement their plans within tighter HMOs with fewer than 100,000 members, this industry, cutting across every sector timeframes, reinforcing the current third-quarter losses were reported for all and region. For many of the surviving corporate focus on achieving short size groups except the largest - HMOs companies, it portends sharp increases, term business results. DBM studied with 500,000 members or more. the redesigning of benefits, or some 476 of the world's largest private and "We've already begun to see an alarm- combination of both," said Weiss. public corporations, spanning 50 in dustries in 25 countries, to examine the impact of corporate change on CEO careers and job security, and to determine how companies navigate these high-level transitions. Nearly half of all current CEOs have held their job for less than three years. In just the past five years, close to two-thirds of all companies have installed a new CEO. The study revealed that nearly half of all CEO departures resulted from mergers or acquisitions, another third were attributable to retirement and less than 10 percent departed either from dismissal or resignation. June 2000 • Nevada Business journal 9 tralian railroad that wanted to buy 50 of system that allowed a person using a his microphones. Miller decided to con computer to make an audio presentation duct the transaction himself, instead of to an auditorium at a remote location. using the services of a international trade In 1988, Miller's company was named Mastering the broker. An official at the U.S. Depart Nevada's Exporter of the Year by the ment of Commerce helped him with the U.S. Small Business Administration. He Art of Delegation complex paperwork and gave him advice won similar honors from the U.S. De on how to ship his products. As a result, partment of Commerce and was twice Miller saw the potential of international honored by the city of Henderson for Protracted illness forces owner trade to boost his company's sales. SESCOM's success in foreign exports. to re-evaluate -his hands-on Six years later, Miller made another key Miller was never concerned about ob business decision and relocated his com taining contracts. He believed they were role in overseas sales pany from the Los Angeles area to Las too easy to break, and if he had a problem Vegas. He was attracted to Southern Neva with a customer reneging on a contract, he he Business: sEscoM Inc., based da because the taxes were lower, land was would have to deal with lawyers and regu at 2100 Ward Drive in Henderson, cheaper and local government was more lations in a foreign country. Instead, he did Tmanufactures more than 100 audio friendly to business. He subsequently business with a handshake and visited all electronic products. The company was moved his operation in 1986 from a small his foreign customers personally. He con originally known as Scientific Electronic building in Las Vegas to a 1.3-acre parcel tinued to display at trade shows in Europe Systems, but the name was later short in Henderson where he built a 10,000- and Asia to develop his foreign business. ened to make it easier to remember. square-foot facility. Miller has twice taken His customers recommended him to on partners, but both times the arrange other customers and his business grew. The Players: Franklin Miller, sole ment did not succeed. Over the life of his "This only happens when you make the owner and founder of SESCOM, grew up company, he has relied upon his own in effort to go there in person and meet with in the Los Angeles area. While attending stincts to become successful in the diffi your customers face-to-face," Miller said. junior high school, he developed an inter cult world of international trade. It was in the best interests of both parties est in electronics which ultimately be to trust each other. If a customer didn't came a lifelong pursuit. The Solution: After the Australian deal, pay, Miller stopped shipping his products. Miller came up with a strategy to find Miller's person-to-person approach The Problem: Miller discovered shortly more international customers. He adver suffered when he became ill eight years after starting his business in 1968 that tised in four trade publications for a year, ago. He was forced to curtail travel caus there existed a strong market for his but did not expect to generate business ing sales to eventually drop off. products in Europe and Asia. He had no from the ads. Miller's goal was to gain Miller made several business decisions experience in exporting and had to learn name recognition for his company and in an effort to remain profitable. He the rules of the game and how to do busi products. His next step was to attend a streamlined his operation and cut the ness in other countries. foreign trade show in London. number of products from about 300 to After building a successful export opera "I had tremendous success," Miller re 100. He made arrangements to have his tion, Miller contracted diabetes in 1992 and calls. He made $60,000 worth of deals at products manufactured in Mexico and developed other health problems that pre the show and arrangements to distribute Taiwan to save money. One of the main vented him from traveling to see his clients his products in six countries. products he is counting on to become a overseas. His export business began to de Miller no longer needed the help of a big success is a device that takes the cline, spurring him to investigate ways to government official to navigate the bu "hum" and "buzz" out of remote audio get his international business back on track. reaucratic maze. He learned how to nego transmissions such as those made by tele tiate with freight forwarders to ship his vision correspondents to TV studios. The Background: Miller originally products, and how to move his products Product line modifications notwithstand chose to start his own company because through customs. He also studied the so ing, Miller's biggest decision came when there was a strong market for the micro phisticated world of international banking. he signed a deal with E&E Exports of phones he developed for the electronic Miller's company expanded its product Orange County, Calif. His arrangement is paging systems used by fast-food chains, line during the 1980s to keep up with new for E&E to represent him at trade shows grocery stores and similar operations to technology. He developed audio products and make the trips he used to make to see let customers know their order was ready, that enabled two different mediums to customers. Miller said E&E has a good or give employees key information. "communicate with each other." For ex track record and he has faith it can carry In 1973, he was contacted by an Aus- ample, SESCOM innovated an electronic on for him in the international arena. • 10 Nevada Business journal • june 2000 "No ONE EVER WENT BROKE TAKING A PROFIT." - Bernard Baruch Experience and Expertise Although fear and greed can be very prof Using Markel itable if taken advantage of properl y, hope For.Your is usually a losing proposition. Now that we understand the psychology Psychology of the markets, let's see how we can take Investigative advantage of all this volatility to make a to Enhance profit. As a trader, you can make or lose a lot of money in these markets, and it can Needs make you crazy, but from an investor's Your Portfolio standpoint it can be the best thing that Scarborough Investigations delivers ever happens. We used to have a coupl e of a full range of professional ver the course of history, the fi nancial old expressions on Wal l Street, " ... buy investigation services. 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That's creates opportunity. • Over 20 Years Experience what happens in the preceding example, when you hold your $10 stock forever, Ted Schlazer is president of Las Vegas -based hoping it will go back up to break even. Paragon Asset Management Company. 702-868-8875 june 2000 • Nevada Business joumal II Lyon County Economic Development Authority Region~ natural diversity caters to wide variety of corporate cultures tions in Lyon County all the time," he VITAL STATISTICS henever Nevada state development author ity delegates gather, the most overheard said, adding the area has seen the increase POPULATION buzzword is diversification, according to in industrial ventures lead to growth in resi 32,200 W AREA John Sanderson, director for Lyon County Eco dential and commercial development. 2,204 square miles nomic Development Authority. The objective of One of the major developments for Lyon Coun MAJOR POPULATION CENTERS every regional economy is to avoid dependence on ty in the past year has been the opening of Ama Dayton a restricted economic engine fueled by one or two zon.com's warehouse in Fernley and the e-tailer's Fernley Silver Sprin gs industry segments. For Lyon County, a number of subsequent expansion of that facility. "Ama Smith Valley factors converge to offer the area opportunities not zon.com attracted employees from a wide range of Yerington available to other regions in Nevada. areas and put a lot of people to work. They are a PRIMARY ECONOMIC ENGINES Agriculture "Lincoln County is financially very healthy be good corporate citizen and have participated with Distribution cause of our local economy's diverse nature," as us in a couple of different events. They not only Manufacturing serted Sanderson. "Whenever you go to the state provided support for a job fair, the company helped MAJOR COMPANI ES Amazon.com meetings and they discuss what they want to do, conduct a research project evaluating local busi Bruce Industries they always talk about diversification. They want nesses and wage scales," Sanderson said, adding Hodges Tra nsportation to ensure they have more than one area of strength, that several other companies have also expanded Marathon Equipment MSC Industrial Su pply and I think Lyon County has attained that." their Lyon County facilities in the past year as well. Nevada Cement The county has historically found its economic Sanderson says that the region has a lot to offer O'Sullivan Plastics Paugho Inc. base in farming, ranching and tourism. With the just about every type of business. "We have quite a Quebecor East and West Walker, Carson and Truckee rivers bit of industrial land zoned in Lyon County in the RTP Trex crisscrossing the county, water-use limitations different areas. Mound House, for example, has n~ Va lley Joist have not created the growth restrictions that loom merous smaller parcels. Dayton has both small and YEAR AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED for other areas of the state. In addition the county large tracts, as well as the air park. So it's all differ 1979 is served by 1-80, U.S. 50 and U.S. 95A, making ent," he said, adding that the county offers a wide EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR it accessible to visitors from nearby California and variety of diverse communities that can cater to al John W. Sanderson most every business need. "We have about every TRANSPORTATION the county's metropolitan neighbors in the Truck THOROUGHFARES ee Meadows. These two factors have helped make type of land and service available. Several locales 1-Bo I us so I us 95A Lyon County attractive to businesses looking for a have access to rail service, while others offer high AIRPORT lot of land. and easy access to their markets. tech amenities like fiber optics, as well as readily Dayton Valley Airpark Rosaschi Air Park- Smith Valley "Farming and ranching have thrived for decades, available utilities. We also offer a number of remote Silver Sp rings Airport and agriculture plays an important role in our econo sites if what you need in your business is seclusion." Tiger Field-Fernley Yeri ngton Municipal Airport my. Each area [in Lyon County] also supports manu He adds that Lyon County benefits from its prox RAILROADS facturing and distribution firms," Sanderson said. He imity to the Reno/Sparks area by being able to pro Burlington Northern Express adds that he is looking forward to more commercial vide a level of services consistent with a larger city. Union Pacific ventures like the Smith's store in Dayton. "We're Easy access to Northern Nevada's major metro Spur from Hazen into Silver Springs/ Yerington seeing more people considering commercial opera- politan area also provides Lyon County with a sig- 12 Nevada Business Journal .. June 2000 THOUGH LYON COUNTY's TAX RATE IS ABOUT THE SAME AS THE REST OF THE STATE, LOWER LAND COSTS RESULT IN A SLIGHTLY LOWER ASSESSED VALUE ON PROPERTY - AND THUS LOWER PROPERTY TAXES. nificant source of employees. "Our wage base is a little lower than the state average, · WEST 1341 S. Rai nbowBlvd . 255-6657 but it's higher than most of the other rural communities," Sanderson said. In addition, EAST 731 N. Nell is Bl vd . 438-4003 the county's lower housing prices com NORTH 4920 lone Mtn . Rd . 655-0550 bined with a competitive wage r:ate attract RAMPART 8522 Del Web b Dr. 25 4-9192 people who may have come to the area for SPRING MTN. 4215 W. Spring Mtn . Rd . 362-7877 a job and decide to relocate because of the Awarded National Joint Commission Accreditation GALLERIA 1397 Gollerio Dr. 43 6-5800 lower cost of living. "People like living GOLDEN TRIANGLE 1302 W. Craig Rd . 657-9555 here, and when jobs are made available, they will move here. We have not had a problem [attracting employees]. Even after Amazon.com moved in, they were able to fill all the positions they had open." Though Lyon County's tax rate is about the same as the rest of the state, Sanderson says that lower land costs result in a slight ly lower assessed value on property than elsewhere. "The same million-dollar build ing in Reno, for example, might be valued at $750,000 in Fernley," he explained. "Our county commission is very pro business. The commissioners understand the advantages of economic development and what businesses require when they come here, so they like to give them in depth information and make decisions quickly," Sanderson said. "We believe that healthy growth is vital for a county and we get quite a bit of sup port from our local government for doing just that. We also believe that one of the best things we can do is take care of our current corporate residents, so we spend a lot, of time making sure businesses are getting what they need. That · accomplishes two things for us: it keeP.s our work force stable and it also helps when new businesses SOUTHWEST liAS scout the area because they come away with 7?~~-~· positive feedback from the industries that www.swgas.com are already here." • June 2000 • Nevada Bu siness Journal 13 PEOPLE ON THE Las Vegas-based Aspen Financial Services REAL ESTATE & appointed Elaine Elllon as vice president and DEVELOPMENT loan origination officer. She was fotmerly executive vice president and office/proper tantec Consulting Inc. has hired Mark ty manager for Total Management, Inc., SWilliams as a structural engineering where she helped manage commercial project manager at its Las Vegas office. properties. She also managed a lending fa Williams is a registered engineer in nine cility which funded more than $240 million states including Nevada, and has expertise BANKING & FINANCE in loans over a two-year period. in steel, concrete and masonry. He has 18 years of experience. eterS. Crapo has been appointed to vice Jennifer Smith has joined OM Financial Ppresident/dire·ctor of marketing for Services, Inc. as executive vice president of Crisci Custom Builders has promoted Bob Henderson-based Silver State Bank. In his regulatory compliance. In her new position, Sturgeon to project manager where he will new position, Crapo is responsible for the she is responsible for ensuring operations serve as coordinator and liaison between development and implementation of new are in compliance with all state statutes and building owner, architect, tenants and marketing strategies and deposit products regulations. Headquartered in Las Vegas, subcontractors. He has been with the Las in addition to increasing overall core de DM Financial Services, Inc. is the financial Vegas-based company since 1996. posits for the bank. He has 20 years of services arm of Sunderland Corporation. banking experience. Barbara Barnen has been appointed director The executive management team designat of sales for Wexford Homes, a Longford U.S. Bank announced three promotions and ed to lead the operations of the combined company and Las Vegas home builder. three staff additions. In Southem Nevada, Nevada State Bank and Pioneer Citizens Bank She has more than 13 years of experience Tanna Johnson was named relationship man under the Nevada State Bank name has in the home-building and mortgage bank ager in the business banking department. been announced. William E. Martin, presi ing industries. In her new position, Bar Johnson is now responsible for developing dent, chairman and CEO of Nevada State nett will oversee all functions of the com and maintaining account relationships with Bank announced Carl Reed will continue as pany's sales staff. firms posting annual sales up to $10 mil executive vice president of community lion. Mary S. Falls and Michelle Lederer were banking services; Jerry R. Martin has been Nelson Cumana, whose construction indus promoted in the bank's Nmthem Nevada named executive vice president of corpo try experience spans more than 22 years, offices. Falls was named vice president and rate banking services; and A.G. Henry has has been promoted to project manager by relationship manager of the govemment been appointed executive vice president of Affordable Concepts, Inc., a Las Vegas-based banking division. She was most recently a administrative services. Reed has more general contracting company. Cumana vice president and relationship officer. Led than 17 years' banking experience, Martin joined the firm in 1992 after relocating erer was named retail sales manager. In this has over 30 years of banking experience from Florida where he owned his own role, she is responsible for the management and Henry has worked in the banking in contracting company. of the sales staff at six bank branches. dustry for more than 40 years. William "Bill" Penn, Mitch Cohen and Manhew Richard T. Serfas has joined American Hussar joined U.S. Bank as relationship Jeff Hayward has joined Great Basin Bank Nevada Corp. as vice president of comm~r managers. Penn was formerly a relation as financial advisor for Great Basin cial planning and design. Serfas brings ship manager at Nevada State Bank. Cohen Financial Services in Elko. Hayward has more than 22 years of experience to his has over 25 years of banking experience. worked in the financial services industry new position where he is responsible for Hussar has experience as a mortgage repre for more than a decade. site planning and de ~ ign for the Southern sentative with Norwest Mortgage. Nevada developer's commercial retail and BUSINESS SERVICES office development projects. Previously, Marchita Morris and George Smith have re he was project manager of Focus 2000/ ceived Bank of America 's annual Leader ynn Forese has been promoted to director Marnell Corrao Associates. ship in Excellence (LEND) Award. The Lof operations for Resources Connection 's award honors Bank of America associates Las Vegas office. She has been with the Charles R. Grundy, CSI, an architectural as who show outstandiJ?g leadership in their company for two years as director of in sociate at Sheehan, Van Woert, Bigotti Ar local communities through initiatives in formation technology services. The com chitects, has been chosen by the Construc the bank or external volunteer outreach ef pany provides finance and accounting, in tion Specification Institute (CSI) to serve on forts. Associates are nominated for the formation technology and human capital the national certification committee for award by their peers and managers. professionals on a project or interim basis. the 18,000-member organization. Grundy 14 Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 has been a member of CST for 10 years and comrruttee, composed of two-year college MEDIA& served as the local chapter president and educators, selects award recipients based COMMUNICATIONS secretary. He joined the firm of Sheehan, on composition or the teachlng of compo Van Woert, Bigotti Architects in 1983 and sition published in College Composition ynene Boggs McDonald has joined currently leads the Reno firm's construc and Communication each year. Bateman LThomas PuckeU Advertising as president. tion administration division. has taught at the· Elko college since 1994 Formerly the director of marketing and and served as the faculty senate chairper community relations for UNLV, McDon Darin Brasch has been appointed to vice son during the 1999-2000 academic year. ald has served as a Las Vegas city coun president for Bio-Green Inc., a Las Vegas cilwoman since last year. She has also based company that specializes in auto Glenn K. Rollins has been appointed new worked as a writer for the Associated matic fertilizing systems for residents, vice principal of Faith Lutheran, a private Press, director of marketing for the Uni business owners and landscapers. In his Las Vegas high school. Rollins began versity of Nevada School of Medicine and new position, he will work with manufac working in administration whlle teaching as an assistant city manager for Las Vegas. turers to implement design changes to at Minneapolis Lutheran High School in continually improve the company's sys Bloomington, Minn .. For the past four Martin Amba has joined the Rose/Glenn Group tems and products. Prior to joining Bio years, he has served as principal of Luther as associate creative director where he will Green, Brasch served as operations man East High School in Lansing, Ill. oversee the Reno agency's copywriting de ager for TruGreen/ChemLawn. velopment process including concept cre University ol Nevada, Reno (UNR) President ative and supervision of corporate identity NAI Americana Commercial promoted Ron Joe Crowley, who has served as chlef campaigns. Amba has more than 11 years McMenemy to president and hlred Gralg executive of the university for 22 years, of advertising experience, having worked Griffin as executive vice president. McMen announced his resignation to take place for firms in the San Francisco Bay Area as emy has been the general manager of the at the end of this year. Crowley's depar well as several Reno advertising agencies. Las Vegas office for more than a year. ture will mark the end of the longest pres Griffin, fonnerly of Griffin, Ross and Ju idency in the history of the university. SpecPro of Las Vegas recently announced lian, will oversee the sales agents and all He looks forward to returning to the class the addition of Carin Akers, a 14-year vet commercial transactions. He has been in room as a professor for UNR. eran of the marketing/sales industry. Prior volved in commercial sales for 13 years. to joining the SpecPro team, Akers held positions in management and sales at NOS GOVERNMENT Las Vegas-based Saxton Incorporated has &LAw Corrununications, Crazy Shlrts and Idea appointed Chiemi Floyd as its chief ac Man out of California. counting officer where she will oversee arti Ashcraft, partner at the Las Vegas the accounting department and SEC re Mbased law firm Lewis and Roca LLP, David Branby has joined Reno-based porting. Floyd has over six years' experi was recently honored as a colleague of the Envision Advertising as creative director. ence with two of the Big Five public ac Nevada Law Foundation. The honor is given Branby has 12 years' experience in adver counting firms with a concentration in real to approximately 10 lawyers each year who tising and marketing corrununications estate development. have met stringent legal standards set by and is the recipient of numerous awards. the foundation. In addition to exhibiting HDR Engineering, Inc. has hired Steven G. excellence in law, attorneys must have at TELECOMMUNICATIONS Moon as a project engineer in Southern least 10 years' experience to be considered. & TECHNOLOGY Nevada. Prior to joining the company, Moon was employed by the Nevada De HEALTHCARE & T Strategies International Corporation has partment of Transportation where he man named Verner Dixon Jr. as vice president INSURANCE I aged the operations of the materials divi of sales and marketing for the Northern sion laboratory. Moon is a professional he Country Companies insurance group Nevada region. In his new position, Dixon engineer registered in Nevada. He earned Tnamed five new agents for the Nevada will work with state and local government his civil engineering degree from UNR ~ area. Ralph Gambino, John VisokY and Melvin accounts and large business accounts. He Wiggins, all of Las Vegas; Kelly Kite of will also oversee all proactive sales and Minden and Sean McCaffrey of Reno re marketing activities in the Reno area. E DUCATION cently completed the insurance group's Prior to joining IT Strategies three years real Basin College (GBC) English in new agent school. The school is designed ago, Dixon was district sales manager Gstructor Eric Bateman of Winnemucca to help agents expand their knowledge with the Meta Group inc. He has more has been selected to serve on the Braddock about insurance products, enhance com than 25 years' experience in the informa Award selection comrruttee. The national munication skills and achleve goals. tion technology field. • June 2000 • Nevada Business )oumal 15 evada's economy makes it fairly easy about keeping track of the numbers you as Quick Books because each serves a dif for businesses to make money right will need, just as you are with your budget. ferent purpose. An accounting program is Nno w. A bull market allows even idiots It is important in every business to know mostly designed to get you ready for tax to get ~i ch . But short-term vision does not whether fixed and variable costs are being season, and extracting pertinent informa yield long-term profits, even in a strong covered, whether money is being made, tion for tracking purposes may be more economy. Tracking business performance and to make reasonable projections about trouble than it's worth and can be tainted is like a good eye exam - it allows you to what might be encountered in the next year by other information the software deems see clearly where your busi ness is and or two. This is done by monitoring the important. With a spreadsheet, you choose helps determine which course to take. numbers, by study ing past and current con what categories to enter and how to "If you don't track business perfor ditions-both those inside and outside your arrange them. After that, it's just a matter mance," says Keith Schwer, Ph.D, "the control. Never assume you are immune to of getting into the habit of entering the market will." Schwer is the director of the issues of our nation's tax policy, monetary numbers in the proper columns. By staying Center for Business and Economic Re policy and what's up with the federal re on top of it, you can take a proactive ap search and a professor of ecooomics at the serve. Nor should you ignore the inter proach to recogni zing and solving prob University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and he national financial climate, says Thomas lems and minimize any harm to your busi doesn't say such things lightly. He empha Cargill, professor of economics at the Uni ness, rather than di scovering the trouble at sizes that keeping on top of the nu mbers is ' versity of Nevada, Reno. year-end and possibly losing the company. a critical part of good management. It is When you track your numbers, remem not a static exercise, but rather a way of Keep It Simple - Though the analysis can ber to look at everything as a percent of life that should be a constant part of the de be complicated, the tracking portion is not. sales or revenue. Higher wage costs in cision-making and evaluation process. In All you really need, according to Cargill, May 2000 may not be worse than lower fact, Rod Jorgensen, director of counseling is a perspnal computer and a spreadsheet costs in May 1999 if sales have signifi at the Nevada Small Business Develop program such as Excel. He recommends a cantly increased. Costs do not occur in a ment Center, adds you should be proactive spreadsheet over accounting software such vacuum. It al so helps if, when tracking 16 Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 to others is to check how it is doing locally. source, noting that many are written for the Cargill suggests tracking taxable sales for lay person, others for the business expert, your county to see if your business is grow so find the level that best suits your spot on ing in relevant measure to the local econo the learning curve. Universities and com my. Staying aware of the economy as a munity colleges have bookstores for stu whole will always help you make better dents on campus, open to the public. And business decisions, but it is a simple thing while you're on campus, you might want to to overlook in the day-to-day hustle, while check into taking a course or two or, if time trying to satisfy demand, costs and debt. permits, simply call on a professor and ask Acknowledging your company's vulner a few questions. The days of the ivory abilities is also fundamentally important. tower are long past and most faculty mem Is your business sensitive to interest rate bers are happy to share their knowledge. fluctuations? If so, are you studying the The seminar is another excellent source appropriate indicators for trends that might of information - but be selective. Cargill signal a rate change? warns that for every good seminar, there When choosing what expenditures to are 10 useless "dog-and-pony shows" watch, says Cargill, don't ignore the little happy to charge outrageous fees. It's the things. Many a business has been nickeled same deal with consultants, so do a little and dimed to death. Cell phones, travel, research before you hand over the check entertainment- these expenses can add up book. And don't overlook the expertise in more quickly than you might think. By your own backyard. Talk to your accoun keeping tabs on seemingly inconsequential tant or CPA. These professionals work costs over time, you can predict your needs with these types of numbers every day, and adjust accordingly before your profit and are asked to do a lot more than taxes. margin begins to erode. At a minimum, your advisor may be able to help you set up your spreadsheet after Know Your Customer - Another key indica which, you can plug the numbers in your tor of business performance is customer self on a regular basis. satisfaction. Evaluating product and ser vice satisfaction is more complicated than Vigilance Pays Dividends - No business is an entering numbers in a spreadsheet, but well economic island. You must track perfor worth the effort. Schwer suggests looking mance. And just because business is good dollars, you start with your largest out at all areas of your business, from person today, doesn't mean it will stay so. Sounds flows and then work your way down. For nel to product development - take your like common sense, yet Cargill says many example, a restauranteur knows his or her business apart. "Start at the market end," he are unable to grasp this simple premise. biggest costs are food and labor. Even if he says, "and work back." Customer satisfac Stay vigilant, keep track of everything, or she has no time to track anything else, tion surveys generally contain a wealth of even the small stuff, and don't do it casu those two categories are a priority. valuable information. Use that infomation ally. With computers today, tracking per to generate a responsive feedback system formance requires little more effort than Making Market Comparisons- You may also that will initiate actions to improve your entering a column of numbers, but if that want to check your business' performance product or service. Once again, recogniz column is allowed to remain blank, what against industry averages. Jorgensen sug ing the sensitivities inherent to your busi does that say about your business? gests periodically (more frequently in the ness is essential. "In a technological soci Now that you've had your eye exam, can beginning) checking these standards with a ety," says Cargill, "knowledge is power." you see your business clearly, or are correc primary association for your industry and However, if you don't have that knowl tive lenses in order? Schwer says some tracking your percentages compared to in edge, don't despair. Jorgensen recounts how owners are unable to acknowledge anything dustry norms. But keep in mind you don't again and again he sees people decide they negative about their company; they seem have to exactly fit the norm, just use the don't understand the issues and just hope incapable of bringing objectivity to the en numbers as a bellwether of how you're ' for the best. Their discomfort level with deavor. For these people, tracking perfor doing in relation to your peers around the numbers, or any other method used to eval mance is a futile exercise - if one is not country. Once you are comfortable with uate performance is so high, they cannot willing to see the truth in the numbers, why how your business varies compared to the convince themselves to learn how. Don't bother? That sort of blindness may not put average, you can make assessments based allow that happen to you. It's not that diffi you out of business, but it certainly will on previous performance, and then com cult to get up to speed, and there are myriad keep you running into brick walls rather pare it to industry norms once a year or so. resources available to help you along. than joining the superhighway of economic Another way to compare your business Cargill suggests text books as one returns. It's time to get out and drive! • June 2000 • Nevada Business Journal 17 very business needs a strong plan - one Four critical functions are served in nesses, says, "It's important to be aware of that outl ines goals, develops strategies, the preparati on of a written business plan: what's going on at the local government Eand maps contingencies for both the to help clarify, focus and research your level, and have a willingness to get in best and the worst. A business plan answers company's or project's development and volved." You don't want to be surprised by the questions who, what, when, where, how prospects; to provide a considered and log new regulations or Jaws that can hurt your and why, and diagrams an operations ical framework within which a business business. Being involved with the political scheme to organize tasks needed to achieve can develop and pursue strategies over the process allows your voice to be heard be a set goal . It can be a few paragraphs or a next few years; to serve as a basis for dis fore the decisions are made. Also, become few dozen pages. What is important is not cussion with third parties such as share knowledgeable about factors such as en length, but rather understanding. A business holders, agencies, banks, etc.; and to offer terprise zones, redevelopment areas, tax plan can determine where your company a benchmark against which actual perfor credits and incentive programs. needs to go, forewarn of possible road mance can be measured and reviewed. As with all areas of your plan, it is im blocks along the way, formulate responses portant to formulate the ideas before you to contingencies, and keep the business on Clarity, Focus & Research - Planning does begin to crunch the numbers. Ed Joyce, a track to reach its planned objectives. In a not necessarily mean predicting the future, professor at the University of Nevada, Las nutshell, a business plan is a road map. But but rather being aware of a range of possi Vegas, says th at's one of the biggest mi s whether that map is leading to success or ble contingencies and being prepared for takes he sees - hiring someone to do the failure is entirely up to you. them as they occur. Your business plan numbers before the words are in place. The hardest part of crafting a business should contain an explanation or definition "Words drive the numbers," he says. It plan is often gathering the energy to get of its purpose, as well as your corporate vi doesn't have to be complicated - just a mis started. It is seen as such a daunting task sion, mi ssion, objectives, val ues, strategies, sion statement and outline of objectives that far too many businesses skip it alto goals and programs. Know your product. should be enough to get you into the math. gether. This is a mistake that could cau~e Be able to describe what you make or offer your business its life. Part of the reason a and how it is special. 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Today, most kids would rather going to be a segment of the population clients to view their cashed check on-line, cyber-surf than attend Little League, reluctant to do business online. In fact, he the day after it's paid. This service enables while professionals e-mail one another in notes a substantial increase in Nevada quick verification of paid checks and the stead of picking-up the phone. banks based primarily on the emergence opportunity to detect fraud. Traditionally, Electronics have also quickened the of new community banks. "Nevada's pop a three-day turnaround is required for pace of industry. People can now accom ulation growth fuels the fire for banking photocopied cancelled checks. plish more within an hour than ever be operations, which, in tum, mirrors the Another U.S. Bank technology is an fore, and with the advent of the Internet, economy," said Wehking. Making Internet electronic freight payment service called global business can be conducted 24- banking services available is necessary in "powertrack." It eliminates all the paper hours a day, seven days a week. Banking order keep a bank competitive, but a lot of work, automatically billing shippers and is no exception to this burgeoning trend. times, it's a question of acquiring the paying carriers within 24-hours. "The ''The Internet allows anyone that wants manpower to set it up." paper system of doing that transaction can to do their banking online, all of those ser For U.S. Bank, the third largest bank in take as long as 90 days," Loader said. One vices right over their computer," said Ted the state with 51 branches, the Internet is a of U.S. Bank's biggest customers for pow Wehking, executive director of the Neva must. In fact, the bank has an internal de ertrack is the U.S. Department of Defense. da Bankers' Association. "If you have a partment named the ''The Digital Group," "Technological advancements in the non-cash transaction, you can do just dedicated toe-commerce. In addition, U.S. workplace over the years have provided about anything over the Internet. It is a Bank was one of the first banks in the business owners with savings and conve major convenience to the customers." country to offer online banking services. nience. Just using fax machines alone saves Started in Reno in 1908, the Nevada "We have a large investment in 24-hour a tremendous amount time," said Loader. Bankers' Association !;>egan as a united banking centers and we route people to "For smaller businesses, [online banking front against bank robbers. Of course, this them. Either online or through a telephone technology] means being able to work and was when the bad guys carried six-shooters customer-service representative, it has pro manage your banking at your own pace." and escape by horseback. In the modern vided more choices for how people can According to Loader, some of the com age, however, criminals simply hack their contact us," said Dotti Loader, public rela mon things U.S. Bank customers do online way into a bank's mainframe computer. tions manager for U.S. Bank. "We are try include reviewing account activities, man ''The security behind an Internet trans ing to provide enough alternatives to meet aging cash flow, paying bills and transfer action is extremely strong," claims Wehk everyone's need. In Nevada, U.S. Bank has ring funds. ''The large majority of our busi ing. "You can imagine what would happen doubled its banking officer staff since the ness customers utilize some type of if a bank had a breech of security. They beginning of the year. Essentially, it means electronic banking," she said. "Consequent utilize encryption and all sorts of high-tech we are providing more resources." ly, it enables us to maximize our resources, June 2000 • Nevada Business Journal 21 providing additional services and value." dent of Business Bank of Nevada. In its "Paying bills online is a very big item. For some banks, the Internet isn't nec fifth year with $ 145 million in total assets, Many fi rms accept Internet credits. From essarily a priority. "You have to make a Business Bank of Nevada deals primarily the business side, payroll can be done on distinction between a big bank or a small with small businesses. "We will deliver an line, as well as sending wires and con bank," believes Tod Little, chairman of Internet-based banking product to our ducting daily account balances. With Silver State Bank. "The most important customers this summer. One of the ways 'cash management,' people have a longer thing we can do to be successful is pro to compete with bigger banks is through duration to keep their money invested be vide a high quality of customer service. technology. The first step is to use the In fore transferring it to pay bills. In this There are small businesses and individual ternet to gather and disseminate informa way, they can earn money on the float." investors who don't want to call a ' 1-800' tion and then, at the next level, making it Martin believes some people wi ll never number or go online. As long as we treat interactive. To a certain degree, technolo use the Internet. "We conducted a 400 our customers the way they want to be gy levels the playing field." household survey in January of 1999, ask treated, they'll be there in the long run." Gehdry admits that security is one of the ing people why they banked where they Indeed, although only four years old, greatest areas of concern to his customers. do. Fifty-one percent said convenience. Silver State Bank has six branches (all in "Processing or transferring data previously The more branches you have, the better Clark County) and $210 million in total meant using security access codes. But chance you have of servicing those peo assets. It is one of several new communi pass codes can be stolen or picked-up," he ple. For that second group, they want ac ty banks emerging to service a niche mar said. "The next generation of technology cess to ATMs or home banking." ket. "I think Clark County is probably one will be digital certification. Potentially, Today, banks routinely e-mail blank of the top two markets in the U.S., relative there would not only be pass code restric forms, accepting signatures via fax on to growth and opportunity. You have to be tions, but PC restricti ons as well." loan documents. And according to Martin, in the right place at the right time, and the When implemented, digital certificati on AT&T and Zions ational Bank utilize outlook here is very bright," Little said. will allow the bank's fil e server to recog digital signatures to certify identities. "Economically, I don't see an end to the nize the terminal being used to access an "Eventually, the technology could be existing pattern of growth [in Southern account through a chip identificati on made avail able for every application Nevada]. The only thing that would damp process. And the technology is getting even imaginable, from renewing drivers' li en it - is if interest rates climb much high better for certification. The next level of se censes to transferring titles." er, and that would primarily affect the curity to be used entails fingerprint identi While Nevada State Bank carefully bal housing market." fication on the user's computer mouse. ances technology with human interaction, Little believes big banks, which are dri High-tech security innovations notwith Martin recognizes that e-trade banks ven by consumer products such as car loans standing, Gehdry says people still want could pose a serious threat to small com and mortgages, need to stay at the forefront the reassurance of being able to pick up munity banks. "E-banks have a lower op with Internet access. ''Technology is going the phone and talk to someone if there is a erating overhead that enables them to be to make things more and more competitive. problem. Furthermore, he believes there cheaper. The Internet eliminates the need It will provide a lot of different options to has been a bit of a technology backlash. for a tremendous amount of overhead in consumers, enabling them to shop for "If anything, customer service is going to the form of bank branches and similar as rates," he said. "It has forced a lot of banks become even more important. I think peo sets. E-trade will attract some but, at this to merge, knowing that a significant invest ple have used technology for their own point, people still like personal service." ment in technology would be necessary." convenience, but when they want to talk to While the opinions vary regarding the Also, there are certain functions that somebody it is frustrating. There is a com benefits or detriments of the technology of simply can't be processed perfunctorily. fort knowing somebody is there." online banking, love it or hate it, the In For example, loans require human analysis "Good service comes in several forms, ternet is an undeniable facet of contempo and judgement. "We can't ignore [the In one of them occurs in a branch environ rary life. Certainly, Nevada's fi nancial in ternet]," Little said. "But we focus our en ment with one-on-one friendliness and re stitutions recogni ze its significance and ergies on small businesses and individuals sponsiveness, and for many people that importance. And if the Internet's powedul who want a higher level of customer ser describes their expectations of great ser potential is frightening for some, it is ex vice, I don't believe technology will im vice. For others, in a rapidly growing seg hilarating for others. Yet at present, de pact that segment of the market." Regard ment, good service is defined by electron pending upon the scope and scale of the less, Silver State Bank is in the process of ic. For these clients, having the ability to financial institution in question, the Inter implementing an interactive banking Web access their accounts or perform transac net plays either a major or minor role. Re site. The bank expects to launch its online ti ons anytime of day equates to good ser gardless, online technology has undoubt service later this summer. vice," said William Martin, president of edly become a vital part of the banking "We are anticipating the Internet will Nevada State Bank. Chartered in 1959, industry's customer service repertoire, become a bigger and bigger component Nevada State Bank has 59 branches with and it is a trend that looks to grow only for customers," said John Gehdry, presi- assets over $2.2 billion. more prominent in the future. • 22 Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 BY JE ~lFER R CHEL R\D1ER onstruction means growth, and a Martin-Harris Construction, feels the healthy economy signals a healthy squeeze mostly in middle management. construction industry and vice Field personnel, he says, the carpenters summer, when the h versa. With Nevada expanding in and laborers on the sites, are available, gins," says i -onnan - C Q&D. size and diversity on a daily basis, it makes largely, because there are no major pro owner of ·we·re sense that the construction industry should jects going up along the Las Vegas Strip, through more candidai be expanding as well. But as costs begin to though during construction of the Venetian ty employees with rise again and expansion brings competi and Belagio employees were hard to fmd. mand of our wor · ai tion for contractors, are profit margins as "We're not experiencing any problems," For Dick Rizzo. ch.cdm:w! healthy as the industry on a whole? And as says Tim Krump, president of Krump Con healthy as the economy is, due in part to struction, Inc. "Particularly in Northern very low unemployment, how hard is it for Nevada. Right now there are no mega-pro pressure is not nea!SSaril~ the rapidly growing construction industry jects under construction and the industry where qualified tmion h to find skilled employees to perform the has settled into a steady work pace." Where but on the salaried rapidly expanding work? they are seeing more of a shortfall, he says, cult to find experienced prQ. managers, is in professional staff positions - project supervisors, engineers and lheir support Are the workers available? managers and estimators, for example. "It's getting tougher to find good quality people, somewhat exacerl>ared hen it comes to finding good quality so we're going outside the area more often and nature of the projects W employees who plan to stay for the than not to look for experienced individu ically undertak . Large co long term, many employers are in a bmd als to satisfy our corporate culture." And er to staff with people who\ooe had pre,ious these days. With unemployment numbers part of this, Krump believes, is due to more experience on ch projects they at historic lows, employees have plenty of glamorous, potentially lucrative careers simply aren't as common. jobs to choose from; and many are electing such as those available in the high-tech and What doesn't m open o debaie is the not to work in the construction industry. computer science industries luring people fact that the median a e o the a,·erage Opinions, however, are mixed as to away who, in the past, might have consid construction wor eris n.sm Despite gen whether or not a problem actually exists. ered civil or traditional engineering. erous pay seal . hi ool graduates Frank Martin, president and CEO of For Q&D Construction, staffmg is defi- are not flooding into consuuction jobs. In 24 Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 fact, says Martin, a well-deserved negative support markets. "We show them the in require very little training, even if they are reputation precedes employment in the dustry, everything from laying pipe and new and unfamiliar with the locale. construction trade - a stigma bequeathed building roads to fmish carpentry and fine by past generations - that this is the last cabinet making," says Dianda. Are the profits attainable? place of choice to look for work. In Dianda likes to emphasize to youngsters today's market, Nevada's construction in that job satisfaction is rarely found in a large nother concern for the still rapidly dustry should be at the top of the desir paycheck. "We have the ability at our place Agrowing Nevada construction indus able jobs list, he says. to show students that if they want to do try is the squeezing of profit margins. One segment of the population still something real creative they can learn cabi Profit margins are being eroded from two seeking the field is the Mexican-American netmaking and be responsible for crafting different fronts, says Frank Martin. One is population, and without them, says Martin, very high-end products," says Dianda. "A due to the shortage in middle managers the field would be seeing a tremendous skilled cabinetmaker is like an artist in his which means existing executives must be amount of gray hair. Dianda finds there or her own field, yet it's one of the biggest paid more to retain them. The second aren't many young people looking to enter job niches we're having trouble filling. The squeeze, says Martin, comes from some the industry at all, and those who do, are generation that's best at it is rapidly ap thing unique to the construction industry. often not just out of high school but in proaching retirement age. Nevertheless, al "It's always bothered me," says Martin. stead entering apprenticeship programs at though it's difficult to get people interested, "When a client says a project is too expen ages ranging from 25 to 40. it's a very rewarding line of work." sive, the first thing many builders do is cut "From what I can see, fewer and fewer If the school systems don't take steps to their fee. Instead of using professionalism young people are entering the industry," remove the stigma from the construction in and irmovation to make the project more says Martin. "The school districts, public dustry, Dianda believes, down the road it's affordable, the general contractor cuts his schools, they've done a very good job con going to become tougher and tougher to fill fee. It's a disconcerting, yet all too com vincing teenagers that they need to attend vacant positions. UNLV offers a construc mon practice that has developed over the college, but the unfortunate side of that is tion track, but it's targeted toward turning course of the past seven years. The result less than 40 percent of graduating seniors out mid-level management and attracting ing devaluation of general contracting ser actually go on to college. What happens to civil engineers and architects, Martin says. vices negatively impacts the entire indus the other 60 percent?" "Unless young people get interested very try," explains Martin. What Martin would like to see happen is early on, once a person hits 20 to 25 years of Another issue confronting contractors technical training outside of the vocational age, the construction industry is not an at and developers is brought about by the posi schools. He'd like to see public schools of tractive career opportunity." tive factor of the industry's growth. In mar fering carpentry classes and training in the Yet all of his employees are profession kets expanding as fast as Nevada's, there's major trades like electrical, plumbing, als, Martin says. It's what they've chosen to plenty of room for newcomers. But contrac sheet metal and masonry. do. "And the kicker is, you can make a dog tors are often tradespeople who decided to Q&D prefers its employees to have at gone good amount of money on an armual go into business for themselves, Martin says. least a high school education, although the basis, especially in Las Vegas because In many cases, although very skilled in their firm can work with and train good employ there's not the severe weather conditions trade, they don't possess the knowledge or ees who don't. In fact, a number of Q&D's inherent to the more inclement regions of the resources to successfully manage and employees end up returning for their high the nation - it's a year-round job." operate a corporate entity. After five years, school degrees. "One of the things I look at Perini takes a very proactive stance as few as 4 percent to 5 percent of those new is the fact that our industry pays good when it comes to keeping its workforce contractors have managed to stay in busi wages, and people can make a living for well-staffed. It is perhaps due to this phi ness - and many of them fail far more quick themselves and their families and have a losophy that Rizzo is able· to comment: ly than that. "They lower the market another comfortable lifestyle. What I see lacking is "The bottom line is, we haven't really no notch - both in price and workmanship - that I don't think educators [are teaching] ticed a severe shortage of quality help." and nobody cares if they're gone in a year. that you can make a good living in the con Perini works with internship programs, The contractors that survive now face a new struction industry or construction-telated taking on students during their junior and lower standard set by contractors no longer profession," says Dianda. Q&D works with senior years with the understanding they'll in business," says Martin. Partners in Education, visiting area middle remain on staff for a certain term after grad "When new contractors set up shop in the schools and high schools, and inviting stu uation. In addition, the firm almost always area, they buy work by assigning a lower dents to tour their facilities and current in has openings for qualified college gradu value for the services they render," says work projects. The field trips reveal to stu ates. Perini also seeks out any area new Martin. "As a result of this trend, I believe dents the wide open career fields available comers who possess union backgrounds. dwindling profit margins in the construction within the construction and construction- "Members of construction trade unions will industry are primarily self-generated." June 2000 • Nevada Business Journal 25 <:ommercial Construl'tion For Q&D, employees play a vital role in the profit margin. Lacking good quality workers can eat away at profits, says Dianda. And since the construction indus try has historically worked under slim margins, companies have had to become innovative, becoming more effective in the way they work to stay competitive and still have a bottom line where at the end of the year there's a reason to stay in business. "We use new and better equipment, and find other ways to increase productivity and turnaround, while maintaining the quality and integrity we demand of our work," says Dianda. "We are always mod ernizing our equipment. For instance, all of our grading blades are furnished with laser equipment so the operator can set the laser to cut the grade exactly. This eliminates the potential waste of materials, such as asphalt or concrete, that can result from an inaccurate cut. Those are some of the things that really make a difference." Rizzo says Perini hasn't experienced much in the way of shrinking profit mar gins. The majority of the fim1 's work is I Uncompromising ~ done on a negotiation basis, where Perini is invited to work with the architect and 1 I elegance ... owner to develop a guaranteed price on the project and a schedule that makes sense so as to not go over budget on time or money. Perini has experienced fluctuations in the price of materials - such as wood and steel - but because materials costs are passed on to the customer, the profit mar gin impact is negligible. For Krump, as well, the traditional bid ding process has evolved. ow, clients elect to go with value-oriented project-de livery methods, creating owner-architect contractor teams that work together from design phase through building phase. "This segment of the industry is growing dramat ... unpa r a lle l e d p e r f o r mance. ically so it's the opposite of a profit margin squeeze in that regard," says Krump, "and that's where the bulk of our business lies." Inte rlchange* doesn ' t fo rce you to c hoose between desi g n and func t i o nali ty. Its jewel- like de tailing m ak es o rdinary workstatio n s extra ordina rily a ppe aling. Overall, the construction industry in A nd w ith its pane l- based and f reestanding voc abulary, Inte rl c hange is Nevada seems to be in great shape. "Excel remarka bly a ccorn.moda ting to techno logy, to c hange, and to the way peopl e work. lent," says Frank Martin. "My industry has grown phenomenally over the course of the THE SALIX GROUP last three years - even last year after the 181 0 East Sahara Ave., Suite 103 • Las Vegas NV 89104 Strip mega-projects were finished - and it 702-650-3335 • fax 702-650-3322 ALLSTEEL" looks like it will continue to grow." • 26 Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 conm1unity comes into existence as more to their homes. There's less emphasis on than a collection of houses but as a true the car and more emphasis on walking. home, owning your own neighborhood, with shopping, schools, Another plus to cutting down on the use home. And right now in Neva places of worship, and parks built into the of the vehicle is the design of homes with al tend to represent two seg equation, not left behind to catch as catch leyway entrances that allow the garage to population - the baby can. The idea is to be able to live, play and be situated in back of the home rather than boomers, who are moving into retirement, work within the same community. the garage-prominent look so common in and the Gen Xers, who are becoming Traditional neighborhood design, or today's neighborhoods. But typically there's today's young families. With such distinct TND, takes the concept a step further. Now another more in1portant reason for moving markets, it makes sense that developers not only can you live play and work in the the cars out of the neighborhoods which are responding to the needs and wants of same community, says Steve Bottfeld, ex has more to do with one part of the housing these buyers in particular. ecutive vice president of MarketingSolu market - young fanlilies. So what are home buyers most inter tions, but you can basically walk to all of "Young fanlilies are looking for designs ested in these days, and how are develop them. "The difference between anything which de-emphasize vehicular traffic," says ers accommodating the changing needs of that has gone on in the past and neo-tradi Bottfeld. "Why? Because their kids play. society at large? tional design is the automobile, or the lack Nowadays you can't get a big enough back thereof. The object of neo-traditional de yard and you can't be close to all the parks, sign is to do without the automobile." so you have to de-emphasize vehicular traf MASTER-PLANNED Well, maybe not do without entirely, but fic and if you do it in front of the home it's COMMUNITIES certainly cut down on residents' depen much more appealing to young families." of the changes being seen in resi dence upon it. TND incorporates grid street Young fanlilies are also looking for af ntial developments throughout the designs into neighborhoods, making sure fordability, says Frank Pankratz, senior vice is the prevalence of master-planned everything is not only a five- to ten-minute president with Del Webb Corp. "First-time communities and, just starting in metro walk away, but that the streets used to home buyers are looking for affordability areas, the growing popularity of traditional reach it are straight, not a neighborhood of and second-time buyers are looking for neighborhood design. cui-de-sacs calling for cars to negotiate. quality, value. First-time buyers also look Master-planned conununities must, by de The defining character of TND, Daniel C. for value, but as you move away from the finition, include support services within the Van Epp, president of The Howard Hughes first-time buyer, people are looking beyond development. As opposed to planned-unit Corporation, agrees, is that the developers the basics, for incrementally more architec communities, freq~ently mistaken for mas try to focus on the essential activities of tural features, more amenities and more ter-plans, true master-planned communities living and have them within a short walk lifestyle features in their homes, whether involve the developers working with city or from the house. So residents find more in it's a fitness room or a wine cellar." Other county entities to ensure that everybody the way of shopping and schools and even trends Pankratz is seeing include home of knows where everything is going to go. The small professional office space proximate fices, workout rooms in the home, or a re- June 2000 • Nevada Bu siness Journal 27 MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES quest for a clubhouse with a fitness facility AESTHETICS Master-planned conunu land, on either end of the state but espe in the conununity. Basements are coming nities are landscaped, taking full advan cially in the south, are difficult to come by back into popularity and the great room tage of the land to bring in parks and com - if not impossible. Las Vegas is surround concept is taking off, leaving behind the tra mon-area landscaping and an1enities. For ed by BLM land and, says Pankratz, while ditional separation of the living room, din smaller developments, its difficult for some of this land is marked for future mas ing room, family room and kitchen design. neighborhood developers to create and ter-planned conununities, it's believed the provide the same facilities as in their mas prices will be significant and when the WHYA ter-planned counterparts. "It's very diffi blocks of land go to auction the cost will MASTER-PLAN? cult to expect those small neighborhoods drive up the cost of homes. to be able to acconunodate or provide land "It's our belief there's going to be some by themselves for parks or walking trails," money chasing those deals, driving land ,.,,.,,..-,fnruu•cu conununities? says Pankratz, "whereas a master-planned costs to a point where the homes will have The idea of a master-planned conununity is able to do just that- master to be very expensive. This will affect the plan these facilities and provide for affordability of new housing in the Valley lifestyle components." It's also easier to significantly, even to the point where de can have an insular, secluded world in acconunodate the proximity of a work velopers will probably realize after it's too which they can meet, talk and shut the rest live-play environment. late that they overpaid for land at the auc of the world away. Buyers like the idea of Landscaping of individual homes also tions and can't afford to make a go of the entering their own enclave and leaving the plays a part. In Northern Nevada, some mas projects, "says Pankratz. "We're definitely rest of their work-day lives on the outside. ter-planned conununities such as Wmgfield going to see the price of housing affected Springs, include villages where the land by land shortages." COMMUNITY The master-planned com scaping is maintained by the homeowner's Traditional neighborhood design plays munity is typically comprised of villages of association. Buyers in other conununities, right into the lack of available land. TND homes, which in turn consist of residences especially in Southern Nevada, are looking typically encompasses higher densities, the in different sizes and shapes intended for to landscape with more natural native plants design having a more compact form, says different buyers, incomes and age groups. for an easy-care, attractive yard they don't Van Epp, which hopefully does two things In Southern Nevada, Del Webb's Anthem have to spend too much time on. - mininlizes the time it takes to walk to conununity offers three distinct neighbor "From a lifestyle point of view, people available services, and allows the develop hoods: Sun City Anthem is age-restricted, don't want to spend a lot of time maintain er to allocate more open space in the way 55 and older; Anthem Country Club a non ing their yards, but still want them to look of parks, green belts and other amenities. age restricted luxury gated conununity; and nice," says Pankratz, "so we're seeing more "Imagine one neighborhood that might Coventry Homes is a non-gated conununity low-maintenance landscaping, and land have houses on one-third acre lots scat of single-family homes built into conven scaping that's more sensitive to the envi tered throughout but no park. But the tional family neighborhoods. ronment using plants that need less water." same size house on a quarter-acre lot could "A nice thing about the concept of mas allow for a two- to three-acre park in the ter-planned conununities," says Pankratz, P#M5§1iii$1 Both segments of the home center, and people like that idea" "is it allows people to benefit from the vision buying population are looking for enter So TND conununities can occupy some of of an overall master-pian, yet be able to se tainment, and as close to home as they can the infill areas, taking spaces master lect from a vast variety of products." get it. "Everybody is finding time in ever planned conununities are too large to fit shorter supply, so they want evecything at within. It will also offer additional incentive IWIQM Master-planned conununities their fingertips," says Van Epp. "The buyer for services to locate just outside the TND bring with them CC&Rs, the idea that a today is looking to have all kinds of activi creating additional markets for businesses buyer's investment will be protected, that ties - recreational, shopping, schools,! and affording residents access to even more the neighbors won't be bringing down the churches- close to home. The idea of step services just outside their conununity. value in the neighborhood and that the com ping out the front door and fmding desig In the end, it's people -the home buyers munity will remain aesthetically pleasing. nated paths to walk or bike is still a great - who decide the direction future master "Another thing with master-planned co~ benefit of the master-planned community." planned conununities will take. munities is continuity. People are making a "It's the fit and finish of amenities when huge investment when they purchase a you ask about people's expectations," says home and it's very c6lnforting for them to Pankratz. "The bar has been raised in the know that there are restrictions in terms of residential development industry - quality what people can do and can't do with paint and innovation have escalated. Part of it is colors, landscaping and architecture. It's a competitive. But a large part consists of better preservation of value," says Pankrat4'.:::.:--~.-... what buyers have come to expect." • 28 Nevada Business journal • june 2000 t's no secret that those who have in land parcel. One can simply take the pas cia! zoning. The petition produced results vested in Nevada land have done well sive "sit and hold" approach, waiting for when presented to planners, they reconsid I over the years. A decade ago, a person land values to increase as development gets ered designated the area commercial. could have literally thrown a dart at a map closer. Sometimes it works, sometimes it and virtually any available parcel (not doesn't. There is no guarantee that the area Don't play the "holdout" game. Living owned by the Bureau of Land Management where your land is situated will become de in Nevada, it is not uncommon to drive that is) that the dart landed on would have veloped in the near future. It's when you through a nice residential development made for a good (if not great) return. Today take charge of the situation, and use the and see a vacant piece of dirt sitting in the is a different story, as there is far more de fourth and most important factor, a plan, middle of it. The owner of that land was mand for the land but a lot less of it avail that can make the difference between a most likely a holdout, who felt his or her able. However, there are still a number of good return and a great return. land was worth more than its actual value. ways to make money investing in land, as There is a lot of land out there, just The main reason people holdout is be long as you !mow what you are doing. squares on a map - it's no coincidence why cause they believe they can get a few more The value of land is largely increased certain parcels get developed and not bucks if they just wait long enough. Some due to four significant factors: Infrastruc others. Get to !mow the owners of the times it is due to stubborn pride. Either ture, utilities, entitlements and a plan. neighboring parcels, find out about po way, holding out rarely works. And when it For many, it is difficult to imagine miles of tential developments, utilities and infra doesn't, the landowner could lose big. desert may one day become dynamic com structure in the area. Make something Many times, the developer who attempted munities, with residential neighborhoods, happen with your area to make it attrac to purchase the holdout's land, ends up office parks and distribution centers. But it tive to a prospective buyer. building around the parcel and in some will happen - sooner than you think. Even In 1998, Clark County was in the process cases, changes his plans just to spite the though Nevada has posted several years of of master-planning an area of the Las Vegas holdout, including putting utilities as far phenomenal growth, sizable tracts still re Valley near Warm Springs and Jones. The from the site as possible. As a result, the main largely undeveloped offering a promis plan proposed single-family residential value of that land takes a nosedive. ing landscape of investment opportunities. zoning for half of the square mile in ques The best thing to do with someone who is Here are some pointers to help you max tion, while more valuable commercial zon being irrational about a property's value is imize value of your land and resell it in the ing was proposed for the remainder of the to find a middleman like a relative, broker, shortest period of time: parcel. Although the public was invited to or an accountant. Choose someone all par review the plan and submit comments, ties can trust to mediate the transaction. Passive investors cannot maximize many landowners were initially unaware of property values. Infrastructure (streets, the proposed master plan. Nevertheless, a He who cooperates in the short-run will curbs, gutters), utilities (water, power, petition was organized and signed by over benefit financially in the long-run. If sewer), and entitlements (zoning) are obvi 80 percent of area landowners requesting someone has decided to take the initiative ous contributors to the appreciation of a the entire parcel be converted to commer- to combine a number of parcels - including june 2000 • Nevada Business journal 29 Real Estate Investments yours - for a large development, be open parcel for 30 percent less than he felt it Hire one broker per assignment. De minded and listen to what he or she has to would be worth in two to three years from velopers who hire numerous brokers to say. It is generally to the property owner's the time of the offer. Why did he sell? He get a single job done (such as an assem advantage to agree to sell to someone as had an opportunity to purchase two sinli blage) are doing themselves a disservice. sembling a large tract. As long as they offer lar five-acre properties from the proceeds. Known as the "shotgun" approach, devel a fair market value, it is mutually beneficial In addition to taking the profits from the opers will tell their plan to a nun1ber of proposal. Refusing to do so would jeopar first deal, he believes the potential profits brokers hoping to receive an abundance of dize the assemblage. Furthermore, another from the two new tracts together would sites to choose from. However, if a busy opportunity to sell at a sinlilar price may not exceed this property's gain by 300 percent. broker is aware that other brokers are come for some time, if at all. Uncooperative working on the san1e project for the same landowners can ruin assemblages, and stag Definitely take advantage of the unlim buyer, then that broker will not waste his nate an entire area for years. ited, no interest loan. Known as a 1031 or her time competing with the others. Recently, an attempt was made to as Tax-Deferred Exchange, savvy investors This generally leaves the least experienced semble a prime 40-acre site that was in high take advantage of tllis unique method to brokers (who need the work) competing demand by a number of developers willing defer paying capital gains taxes (currently against each other, and ultimately negoti to pay $7.50 per sqmi.re foot. However, one 20 percent) by "rolling" their investment ating a bad deal for the buyer. Oilier times, of the 11 owners felt that her land was into another real property investment. Talk a developer will tell two or three good bro worth more, and would not cooperate. As to an accountant well-versed in tax-de kers to find a site, "ithout letting them such, the assemblage was scrapped. Today ferred exchanges to learn more about how know others are working on it. each parcel, in its unassembled fom1, is it could benefit your tax situation. In one case, a large distributor was look worth $5.50 per square foot. The woman is For example, suppose investors "A" and ing to assemble 30 acres to build a facility currently asking $11.50 per square foot for "B" sell a parcel of land they had owned to and informed three brokers of the plan. her land - at that price, the property will gether as tenants-in-common, and each in The user failed to mention to each broker not sell for years. vestor nets $1 nlillion, after comnlissions that two separate brokers were involved. and closing costs. Investor A decides to As a result, the three brokers unwittingly Know thy neighbors. And help them cash out, pay his $200,000 in capital gains started a bidding war against each other see the light. As the above example illus taxes, and put the remaining $800,000 into for the same 30-acre site - each broker trates, if just one neighbor is uncoopera a mutual fund earning 10 percent annually. working for the same client! Eventually tive, an entire assemblage is lost. Do what As a result, he receives $80,000 annually. the prices were bid up too high, and the you can to educate that landowner as to Investor B on the other hand decides to distributor was forced to select a less de the benefits of such an opportunity, even if roll her proceeds of $1 nlillion into a small sirable location. you are not in control of the deal. medical office building generating an 10 percent return annually. As a result, she re How do you know when your land has Don't fall in love with your land. A ceives $100,000 per year, and owns 100 peaked in value? Avoid using the word number of landowners make the classic percent of a building worth $1 million. Es "peak" when discussing land values. Due mistake of growing emotionally attached sentially, the government has "loaned" her to inflation and the inevitable depletion of to their property, and pass up significant $200,000 to earn an extra $20,000 per year land in any expanding region, land prices opportunities to sell. Oftentin1es, the land on her investment. will probably never stop rising. The ques has been with the fanlily for a number of tion is how quickly, and is there a better years, or has been passed on to the current Respect your broker. Brokers will bring property tllat will make more money. landowner from a deceased relative or the best deals to clients who appreciate the So, when is the time right to sell? That friend. Touching as it may be, tllis makes opportunity to take the "first look" at such really depends on your goals. Your objec-. for a bad investment. A speculator should deals. This includes paying full comnlis tive may be to double the value of your purchase land with a goal in mind, whether sions. Investors and developers who "nick land within three years. Or to cash it out it is a specific value, a certain return, or a el and dime" brokers over the comnlission for your child's college tuition. Perhaps determined term. will regret doing so. The last thing a broker you want to save it for your retirement. Or wants to do is negotiate a comnlission with possibly medical care for your parents. Don't worry about "selling short'.' If an his or her own client. Chances are the Whatever the reason, make sure that you offer makes sense, and sinlilar investment client will be moved to the back of that bro have a plan and an open mind. And cer opportunities are available in a faster-grow- , ker's list, or off of it completely. tainly seek out professional advice from ing area, then take it. Never be concerned It is customary for the seller to pay com someone familiar with the situation, about leaving money on the table if it means nlissions, however there are times when a whetller a real estate broker, lawyer, ac passing up a better (le!J.l. Remember tllis: seller will not do so. In tllis case, the buyer countant, or financial advisor. • Every time you turn down an offer for your may choose to pay the broker. Brokers land, realize that you just "bought" it at that bring their best investment opportunities Scott Gragson and John Kilpatrick are price. Was it worth it? to the buyers who entice them to do so - land brokers for the Southern Nevada Recently, a landowner sold a five-acre and comnlissions are a strong enticement. branch of Colliers International. 30 Nevada Business joumal • june 2000 BY Jennifer Rachel Baumer According to Brynjulson, Lynbrook plans the city of Las Vegas," says Brynjulson. Watch call for the community to resemble a tradi "The surrounding homeowners wanted to tional neighborhood from the northeastern protect their dark skies and maintain the U.S., with lots of cobblestone, willows and absence of street lights in the vicinity, so Lynbrook water features. There's an elegant main one of the things we did in answer their ob entry at Bradley and Farm, says Brynjulson, jection was work with Southwest Gas to in that will feature open space trees, water stall gas lights," which light the community Creating the tradi falls and streams. Despite the desert setting, and parks and add to the overall an1bience. Brynjulson says, the landscaping was de Although gas lights certainly sound tra signed to make the community unique. ditional, Lynbrook is not a traditional tional neighborhood "It's a concept we thought would make it neighborhood design (TND). As opposed to feel more like a community, separated the grid street design of a TND, many of the ust over two years ago, Lynbrook from the surrounding area. Four unique streets are curvilinear to allow for diversi was little more than a dream on a parks are planned throughout the project; fied street scenes and to create variation in J developer's drawing board. Today, one park has a water wheel. Another has a lot size - from 4,500-square-foot lots to a Lynbrook is a thriving Southern Nevada wishing well. A third has a grotto you can parcel of half-acre estate lots. community spanning 270 acres and featur walk under, and the fourth features a Gas lights weren't the only concern for ing 1, 195 residential lots. planter designed to resemble a footbridge. neighbors. Initially groups of area home When the entitlement process began for There are seven entrances to the Lyn owners protested the new development but Lynbrook, says owner and president Kirk brook community, which is entirely gated once the roadways went in, and the walls Brynjulson, two of the biggest obstacles in for residents' privacy. And in meeting with went up, "They see we've added value achieving the dream were obtaining house another challenge, Southwest Communi to the neighborhood," Brynjulson says. site improvements and bringing the pro ties opted for another traditional touch to "We've got what I believe to be one of the ject to a stage where potential home buy the development - gaslights rather than nicest perimeters in town, with tan slump ers visualize what the development would the typical street lights. stone walls, cobblestone pilasters and iron ultimately look like. "It was really a condition of approval by gates. It's a nice secure community." • June 2000 • Nevada Business Journal 31 design showroom - a service that many production home developments offer. Interior Solutions Custom-home contractors often do not have the ability to provide that level of service for their clientele, creating a high-end market niche successfully served Creative interiors for by Crofoot's company. Another area Crofoot has found lucra tive is working with contractors who re homes and businesses model older homes. A major problem com monly found in older homes is the patchwork quality of the decor that results when homeowners redecorate one room BY Diane Glazman well as giving her retail space for special at a time. Crofoot says the quickest and ized decorating items such as cornice easiest way to update an older home is to moulding or fountains. restore continuity to the design by choos IN 1984, Cheryl Justine Crofoot "A lot of people like to drop in," says Cro ing complementary colors and surfaces foot. "They want to get to know you before throughout. Understanding how the color was busy building a house in North- they call for an appointment. This is an op undertones in paint affect the feeling of an portunity for them to stop by and see if you interior is one of the things Crofoot does ern Nevada, and she found herself fit [their expectations]." best. She says that the range produced in In addition to residential work, Interior the color undertones is vast - from one inundated by the decorating options Solutions provides design services for end of the spectrum to the other- and has commercial clients, among which have in the profound ability to affect the overall in showrooms and the opinions of cluded the offices of the Builders Associa harmony created between furniture, floors tion of Nevada. Crofoot has also designed and walls. The current design trends, ac the sales people. She kept think- commercial interiors for banks, hotels and cording to Crofoot, call for a clean, unclut corporate offices, and has often had the tered look throughout the home or office, ing, "I could do this better." experience of a client not only choosing combined with numerous natural surfaces one design option, but taking the alterna and design elements, such as plants, foun ... So she did just that. tives she has proposed and using them for tains and stone . additional offices or branches. She says Because of her initial design experience, tarting as an interior designer for that the needs of the corporate client are Crofoot finds it more productive and re local showrooms that same year, very similar to the needs of the home warding when he connects with clients to SCrofoot then went on to open her owner or residential builder. "I don't see create interiors uited to the individual own corporation, Interior Solutions, Inc. , any difference. They all require the same rather than forcing upon them her own like~ in 1990. By 1997, she had relocated her products. They all need floor coverings, and dislikes. Often, clients come to her with growing business to a storefront in the wall coverings, upholstery and window no preconceived ideas of what they want. In Galena Junction Shopping Center. treatments," states Crofoot. "I take my de most cases, Crofoot will start by finding the Although she says the move was precip sign cues from each individual client, colors with which they are most comfort itated by a lack of space for. her resource rather than recommending a particular able. he will build upon that foundation by library, a prime motivator for the move style." She adds that her job in all cases is having the client bring in swatches repre was to provide a design studio for custom to help the client understand what re sentative of the colors currently used in the and semi-custom homebuilding contrac ~ sources and choices are available in terms home, or visit the home to assess which ex tors whose clients wanted the ease of a of color and style. And, she maintains, cre isting elements might remain and those one-stop shop when choosing tile, counter ativity is the hallmark of all design work - she'll recommend replacing. tops, fixtures, carpeting and other interior the identity of the customer is immaterial. o matter what she tackles, though - design options for their new homes. Cro Crofoot says that much of her work whether a single window or a 10-story office foot says the storefront also gives poten originates from the contractors building building - Crofoot finds her vocation most tial customers a chance to size her up in a high-end custom homes in the Galena fulfilling when she's being creative. "Creativ less intimidating setting than an office, as area. Their clients want the ease of a ity comes from the heart," she says. • 32 Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 BUILDING GC Wallace Aids in Beltway Completion he land surveying division of G.C. T Wallace, Inc. ~ using satellite technol ogy to cut manpower costs by up to 50 per cent while speeding completion of the Las Vegas Beltway. The company employs the Global Positioning System (GPS) to reduce communication problems on the job and reduce the time needed for surveying. "We are excited to be able to finish projects like ANTHEM CLUBHOUSE COMPLETE the Beltway in less time, with a higher oel Construction has completed the 34,no-square-foot clubhouse for Del level of accuracy, and with less cost to Webb's Anthem Country Club in Henderson. Th e clubhouse features a main our clients - in this case the residents of R dining room, grille and sports bar, a formal boardroom , a pro shop, locker rooms Clark County," said J.P. Higgins, GPS man and lounges. Last year, Roe! completed the entry gatehouse, a sales and market ager for G.C. Wallace. ing center, tennis facility, maintenance center and athletic club at Anthem . Burnett Haase Breaks Ground on Pacific Beltway Centre New Costco Coming to As the ruth largest operating division Southern Nevada out of 46 markets, Pulte Homes Las Vegas urnett Haase Construction recently is instrumental in the residential builder's B broke ground on the first phase of Pa ostco Wholesale Corporation plans to success. In 1999, the Las Vegas division cific Beltway Center, a 47-acre mixed-use C build a new 155,000-square-foot super closed on 886 new homes, ranking Pulte as development in Henderson. The project is warehouse in Henderson at SunMark the third largest homebuilder in Southern expected to be finished by this fall. The Plaza. The company has signed an agree Nevada. Through the end of May, Pulte center, located at Stephanie Street and ment to purchase 16 acres of property lo Homes Las Vegas has recorded nearly 300 I-215, is being built at a cost of $5.3 mil cated at the comer of Sunset Road and closings this year. lion. Phase I consists of one office building Marks Street. Construction is scheduled to and two flex buildings and will include begin this summer, with a projected open Colliers International Lists more than 100,000 square feet. ing slated for the first quarter of 2001. The 80 Acres in North Las Vegas warehouse, which will replace the Costco at Sunset Plaza, is the first new Costco he Las Vegas office of Colliers Interna Phase III of Warm Springs built in Southern Nevada in nine years. T tional recently announced the commer Crossing Underway SunMark Plaza is owned and developed by cial real estate fum has listed 80 acres of Laurich Properties, Inc. land in North Las Vegas for U.S. Mortgage eal estate development fum Jackson Corp. The parcel is situated just south of the RShaw Co. recently broke ground for intersection of Cheyenne and Clayton and is Phase III of Warm Springs Crossing, a 27 Pulte Named America's listed at $5.2 million. The land is currently acre, $19 million master-planned business Top Home Builder zoned R-1 with an industrial business re park located at Warm Springs Road and I- search and development overlay within the 15 in Las Vegas. Upon completion in the ulte Homes, for the ruth year, has city of North Las Vegas. Colliers Interna fall of this year, the project will consist of P been named the number one new tional-Las Vegas, one of the largest commer six buildings totaling more than 450,000 home builder in America by Builder Mag cial brokerage firms in Southern Nevada, square feet. Construction costs of the final azine and Professional Builder with negotiated more than $236 million in lease phase are estimated at $10 million. 26,622 closings for 1999. and sales transactions last year. • June 2000 • Nevada Business Journal 33 Defining the ''Good" Candidate The person best-suited to win the election is very often not the person best-suited for the job av Michael Sullivan As you can see, very few of the quali t the conclusion of last year's ties that make a good candidate matter one Nevada Legislature. Republican s a political and government af iota once the person is in office. There are A operatives told anyone who fairs consultant, people often ask many effective elected leaders who won't would listen they were going to embark A me my opinion on the qualities win beauty pageants, are not great orators on a candidate recruitment proce un like that make a person a good politician. and raised very little money in their suc the state of Nevada had ever een. Their I always start my answer with a qualify cessful election. goal? Take back the state embly. ing statement: my training and experience The good ones, however, dedicate them The Democrats, who currently enjoy a allow me to judge whether a person would selves to their constituents. They put in long 28-14 advantage, seemed to take the chal be a particularly good candidate for public hours at their jobs, and then go home to lenge seriously, and 1 1ajority leader office. It takes nothing more than common answer call s or respond to letters from resi Richard Perkins inunediately put his ener sense to figure out whether a person is ef dents asking for help. They attend break gies toward fundrai ing. Hi leadership fective after they get into office. fast, lunch and dinner meetings with com political action committee (PAC) rose When consultants evaluate someone's munity organizations seeking support. more than $ 100,000 that he could use to potential as a candidate, we look at a Their time is never their own, and many help his flock stay in office. number of things. Is the person a particu personal projects are put on hold to make Fast forward to the lo e of filing in larly gifted speaker? Can he frame his sure they effectively represent their di strict. mid-May of thi year. The Republicans ideas and visions in a way that appeal to The politicians we consider to be excel found out just how hard it i to recruit can the voters? Is she energetic, telegenic, lent are rarely in the news because they didates for office that force you to leave photogenic? don' t seek headlines. They don' t put out your job for ix months ever other year Another important factor is the candi press releases when they do something to (and get paid a pinan e for the acrifice). date's ability to raise money. Like it or help their constituents. They don't look The GOP found ompetitive challengers not, it takes cash to buy television com mercials, send political mailers to thou The good politicians dedicate themselves to their constituents. They sands of households and pay for staff. As Las Vegas gets bigger, the prices for all put in long hours at their jobs, and then go home to answer calls or these things continue to rise. If a candi respond to letters from residents asking for help. They attend break date cannot raise enough money to run an effective campaign, then his or her ability fast, lunch and dinner meetings with community organizations seeking to get elected is severely hampered. Other questions we ask include: is the support. Their time is never their own, and many personal projects ate candidate right for the seat? If he or she is put on hold to make sure they can effective! represent their district. Republican in a heavil y Democratic dis trict, then obviously it's going to be hard to get elected. Perhaps th.e candidate is for projects that will give them television again t three incumbents, and has a decent anti-abortion when most voters in the dis exposure or allow them to get some good chance to pick up one other open seat. trict are clearly pro-choice. pictures for a brochure. Top on the list is Assembly 15, where These factors do not always mean a per In other words, they do not spend every former Legislator Jack Close will chal son can't beat the odds and get elected. It waking moment after becoming elected lenge first-term incumbent Kathy Mc happens in cities all over this country. But trying to get re-elected. They are content Clain. Close will try to regain the position it doesn't happen very often, and when it to do the job at hand, and let their record he gave up in 1998 when he ran for the does, there are usuall y extenuating cir speak for itself. State Senate and lost to Terry Care. He cumstances (perhaps their opponent was Who are these "good politicians" in Las held this Assembly seat for two terms, but indicted half way through the race or Vegas? Think about it. Use a little common received no challenge in the district, which caught embezzling money). sense. The answer should be quite apparent. has a 2,000 voter Democratic majority. 34 Nevada Business journal • june 2000 McClain proved a tremendous grass-roots campaigner and has been keeping in touch with voters. She sends out qu arterly newsletters and birthday cards. For Close to win, he is going to have to outwork her, which isn't going to be easy. In Assembly District 21, veteran Gene Segerblom will receive a challenge from David Brown. Republicans have been salivating over this seat ever since the Henderson portion began to become more prominent. Segerblom as always gets heavy support in the hj gh-turnout Boulder City precincts, but will have to get her message out to the new areas of the dis WE HAVE RELOCATED trict. She will not give up the seat she has held since 1996 without a fight. Assemblyman Bernie Anderson's TO A NEW EXPANDED northern Nevada seat takes up most of Sparks and is known as one of the most FACILITY conservative districts in the entire state. There is a slight Republican edge, but An derson grew up there, and knows the poli tics well. Challenging him this year is the LOCATED AT same person he defeated in 1998, school teacher Patti McCleland. Sources say her 6800 PARADISE ROAD failed attempt taught her a Jesson about campaigning and she will be back in LAS VEGAS, NV 891 1 9·3734 force. However, the Judiciary chair is no slouch when it comes to grassroots and will leave no stone unturned. Back in the South, the one open seat that should provide some fireworks is 702·362·2 I 00 Assembly 16. Democratic incumbent Kelly Thomas was roundly criticized after 702-362·6202 FAX his first term and decided against running for re-election. The slight Democratic advantage should favor challenger John Oceguera, who ran unsuccessfully in 1998 in anoth er district. But Republican Jack McClary WE ARE CHANGING THE has been working since last August and has support from key groups like Home PRINTING INDUSTRY builders and commercial developers. The di strict has elected GOP representatives in the past, so voter edge isn't going to be IN LAS VEGAS that much a factor. These races will be the ones to watch as Campaign 2000 gets underway and heads toward the September primary and No vember general elections. • Mike Sullivan is president of Knight Con sulting, a government affairs firm located in Southern Nevada. june 2000 • Nevada Business journal 35 ,W.WW.N EVADABUSI NESS BY Jennifer Baumer tions in virtual private networks, Web hosting and DSL service to the small and The following percentages will be looking for these types of real estate: NEXTLINK medium enterprise market. 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Introducing the infor (702) 796-8888 panies an unrivaled set of broadband net mation superhighway to the U.S. high work assets coupled with leading posi- way - with heightened safety. • AmericanaCommercial.com june 2000 • Nevada Business journal 37 the VISX is never moved. This, along with occurring in permanent teeth. In Las BY special environmental controls built into Vegas, the problem is epidemic. Cindie the center, is designed to ensure consistent Enter the Miles for Smile Program Geddes results. Dr. Paul Hiss, who performs the which is funded in its entirety by Anthem surgeries, has over 20,000 such procedures, Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation, and Advanced Vision - including 4,000 LASIK surgeries - to his partnered with the University of evada & Laser Center credit. After LASIK or PRK, 98 percent of School of Medicine Dental Program. The patients see well enough to drive without program is offered to low-income children Northern Nevada sfirst laser lenses. Rhodes said it would be great just to who are on the free or reduced lunch pro vision correction center opens be able to see her alarm clock. gram in the Clark County School Di trict. The three-part program - covering ari Rhodes was nervous before her Miles lor Smiles restoration (everything normally done at a KLASIK surgery, but not scared. The sec the dentist's office, except lab work). edu retary for Secretary of State Dean Heller Program targets at-risk kids cation (including a 90-page curriculum) has worn glasses since age eight, and also for free dental care and prevention - is encompas ed in a 38- had to wear contacts as her sight deteriorat foot custom state-of-the-art Winnebago ed. As she was led into the surgical suite, hen you spend your day struggling to (with chairs and all), that come to the she smiled at family who had come to Wput food on the table and a roof over school, rather than making the children watch the surgery along with media repre your head, dentistry becomes a luxury. find transportation to an office. sentatives attending the grand opening of Many parents don't even understand the Still in its pilot program, the Winne the Advanced Vision and Laser Center in importance of taking care of their chil bago remains parked at ju t one chool, Sparks. Twenty minutes later, the surgery dren's teeth. However, early childhood where volunteers have creened over complete, Rhodes marveled at how much problems can lead to poor growth and 1,000 children, 200 of whom were hown better she could see already. She will hope poor nutrition as well as increasing the to be at very high need. "There i o much fully never need glasses or contacts again. ri sk of future dental problems. And in the need," says Stephanie Thomas, local di The center boasts Northern Nevada's U.S., 25 percent of children and adoles rector for Anthem. ··we could park at one first laser vision correction center with a cents - typically those from families with school and stay for years. We could use fixed-site laser, the VISX STAR S2 Smooth- low incomes and from minority groups - four or five bu e right now: · as well as experience 80 percent of all dental decay • 38 Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 to accrue when the loan is made and re payment can be deferred until graduation. Some students try to maximize their loan amount by combining subsidized and un Finding College subsidized loans. Pell Grants Financial Aid ell Grants are federally funded, avail P able to undergraduate students and are based strictly on need. Unlike a loan, they Tips for tackling the assignment do not need to be repaid. Eligibility for Pell Grants is based pri marily on a standardized formula that es Ianning for college is tough enough tablishes an expected family contribution without the additional challenges of (EFC). When determining your need for fi Pcompleting the various applications nancial aid, the administrator will first available for federal financial aid. Neverthe consider other aid you are expected to re less, to be successful, it's important to keep ceive. He or she also will consider the cost several things in mind: (1) prepare early; (2) of attendance, your status as a full- or part investigate all options; and (3) don 't assume time student, and whether or not you plan that you are not qualified for aid, even if to attend school for a full academic year. you think your family income is too high. Perkins Loan The financial aid process he Perkins Loan is awarded to under tudents shouldn't wait until they are Tgraduate and graduate students and is Saccepted into college to start their aid based solely on exceptional financial need. search, or it may be too late. The dead Colleges and universities receive a limited lines for submitting financial aid forms pool of funds from the federal govern tend to vary among colleges. For example, ment, which they award to students on an some forms may be due as early as De annual basis. For such campus-based pro cember, although most are due in Febru grams, application deadlines vary. It's a ary or March. Even within one college, The Stafford Loans good idea to check with the schools that there may be different deadlines for dif wo types of Stafford Loans are avail students intend to apply to as soon as pos ferent application forms. Table. With the first, the funds are pro sible for specific deadline information. The first step in applying for aid is to vided by private lenders, such as banks, complete the Free Application for Federal and are administered by the Federal Fam Preparation Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Students can ily Education Loan Program (FFELP) . hen completing applications, you are obtain this form online at ed.gov or through This loan allows you to borrow money Wgenerally required to provide specif their financial aid office. The FAFSA fonn from the bank at a relatively low interest ic financial information, including tax in should be filed after January 1 of the stu rate that is capped at 8.25 percent. The formation. To help streamline the process, dent's senior year in high school, but no second type of Stafford Loan is federally you may want to prepare your tax return later than June of that academic year. funded and administered by the Federal early or have an estimate ready to provide Approximately two-thirds of all student Direct Student Loan Program (FDSLP), the required infonnation on the form. financial aid comes from federal programs where the funds are provided to the Finally, remember to follow all the in administered by the U.S. Department of school, which becomes a direct lender. structions carefully. Try to avoid common Education, which has made more than Stafford Loans are either subsidized, mistakes such as forgetting to sign the ap $42.8 billion available in aid to students. with the government temporarily paying plication forms or leaving certain lines The three most common federal financial the interest, or unsubsidized. The subsi blank, which can delay the processing of aid loans are the Stafford Loans, the Pell dized loan is based on financial need, your application. • Grant and the Perkins Loan. Except for whereas anyone can apply for the unsub one of the two Stafford Loans, these loans sidized loan. 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Call 7$6-9100 HEALTHPL;!:~VADA INc. for more mformat1on. .._...... :.-. ~no 40 Nevada Business journal • june 2000 TopRankiNevada S TATEWID E BOOK O F LISTS Airports Listed in Alphabetical Order AIRPORT PHONE RUNWAY FUEL MAILING ADDRESS LOCATION TYPE AVAILABLE ATTENDED MANAGER(S) 0 WNER(S) Battle Mountain Airport 775-635-2245 Battle Mountain Paved Yes Yes Bonnie Duke Lander County 315 S. Humboldt, Battle Mountain B9820 Boulder City Municipal Airport 702-293-9405 Boulder City Paved Yes Yes Mike Hafen Boulder City Municipality 401 California, Boulder City 89005 Carson Airport 775-887-1234 Carson City Paved Yes June thru Yvon Weaver City Airport Authority 2600 E. Graves Ln., Ste. 6, Carson City 89706 September Derby Field 775-273-2208 Lovelock Paved Yes No Brad Arnold Pershing County PO Box 820, Lovelock 89419 Dyer Airport 775-861-6400 Dyer Dirt No No Bud Johns Bureau of Land Management PO Box 12000, Reno B9520-0006 Anita Johns Echo Bay Airstrip 702-293-8908 Overton Paved No No Bruce Lenin Lake Mead Nat'l Recreation Area 601 Nevada Hwy., Boulder City 89005 Elko Municipal Airport-J.C. Harris Field 775-777-7110 Elko Paved Yes Yes Cris Jensen City of Elko 1751 College Ave., Elko 89801 Empire Airport 775-861-6400 Empire Dirt No No Elwood Heiss Bureau of Land Management PO Box 12000, Reno 89520-0006 Wanda Heiss Eureka Airport 775-237-5372 Eureka Paved No No Booth Bailey Eureka County County Courthouse Box, Eureka 89316 Fallon Municipal Airport 775-423-5107 Fallon Paved Yes Yes Larry White City of Fallon 55 W. Williams Ave .. Fallon 89406 Ft. Ruby Ranch Airstrip 702-293-7504 Ruby Valley Dirt No No Kim D. Hanson Lynn Goodfellow Lynn Goodfellow Corp .. Boulder City 89005 Gabbs Airport 775-482-3626 Gabbs Dirt No No Robert Wickenden Nye County PO Box 153, Tonopah 89049 Goldfield Airport 775-485-6367 Goldfield Dirt No No Donald Schrider Esmeralda County PO Box 51 , Goldfield 89013 Hadley Airport 775-861-6400 Round Mountain Paved No No Mark loli Bureau of Land Management PO Box 12000, Reno 89502 Hawthorne Municipal Airport 775-945-3676 Hawthorne Paved Yes No Gary Schaaf Mineral County PO Box 528, Hawthorne 89415 Hayden Field 775-738-5398 Jackpot Paved Yes Yes Lynn Forsberg Elko County County Commission, Elko 89801 Henderson Executive Airport 702-261-5150 Henderson Paved Yes Yes Tom Donaldson Clark County PO Box 11005, Las Vegas 89110 Jackass Aeropark 775-861-6400 Amargosa Dirt No Yes Ed J. Rigler Bureau of Land Management PO Box 12000, Reno 89520-0006 Kidwell Airport 702-297-1228 Cai-Nev-Ari Dirt Yes Yes Nancy Kidwell Nancy Kidwell PO Box 430, Cai-Nev-Ari 89046 Lida Junction 775-861-6400 Goldfield Dirt No No Howard Harrell Bureau of Land Management PO Box 12000, Reno 89520-0006 McCarran International Airport 702-261-5150 Las Vegas Paved Yes Yes Randy Walker Clark County PO Box 11005, Las Vegas 89111-1005 MinaAirport 775-861-6400 Min a Dirt No No E.S. Gates Bureau of Land Management PO Box 12000, Reno 89520-0006 Minden-Tahoe Airport 775-782-9871 Minden Paved Yes November Jim Braswell Douglas County PO Box 218, Minden 89423 thru February North Las Vegas Air Terminal 702-261-5150 North Las Vegas Paved Yes Yes DND Clark County PO Box 11005, Las Vegas 89110 Owyhee Airport 775-757-3330 Owyhee Paved No No Jim Smith Shoshone Paiute Tribes Duck Valley Indian Reservation, Owyhee 89832 Parker Carson Stolport 775-882-2133 Carson City Dirt No No James Parker James Parker PO Sox 1728, Carson City 89701 Perkins Field 702-261-5117 Overton Paved Yes Yes DND Clark County PO Box 11005, Las Vegas 89111 Reno Stead Airport 775-328-6570 Reno Paved Yes Yes Rich Bennett Washoe County PO Box 12490, Reno 89510 Reno Tahoe International Airport 775-328-6405 Reno Paved Yes Yes Krys Bart Washoe County PO Box 12490, Reno 89510 Rosaschi Air Park 775-465-2417 Smith Paved Yes No Michael Rosaschi Michael Rosaschi PO Box 208, Smith 89430 Searchlight Airport 775-861-6400 Paved No No DND Bureau of Land Management PO Box 12000, Reno 89502 Silver Springs Airport 775-577-2111 Silver Springs Dirt No No Hale B. Bennett Lyon County 31 S. Main, Yerington 89447 Spanish Springs Airport 775-861-6400 Spanish Springs Dirt No No Dante Edwards Bureau of Land Management PO Box 12000. Reno 89520-0006 Stevens/Crosby Field 775 -758-6433 North Fork Dirt No No Roy Richards North Fork Cattle Co. North Fork Rte ., Elko 89801 Tiger Field 775-861-6400 Fernley Dirt No No Sheri Wheeler Bureau of Land Management PO Box 12000, Reno 89502 Tonopah Municipal Airport 775-482-3626 Tonopah Paved Yes Yes Robert Wickenden Nye County PO Box 153, Tonopah 89049 Wells Municipal Airport 775-752-3 355 Wells Paved Yes Yes Jim Christiaens City of Wells PO Box 366, Wells 89835 Winnemucca Municipal Airport 775-623-6333 Winnemucca Paved Yes Yes Robert Urresti Winnemucca 90 W. 4th St., Winnemucca 89445 Yelland Field 775-289-2341 Ely Paved Yes Yes Ron Cassinelli White Pine County PO Box 659, Ely 89301 Yerington Municipal Airport 775-463-3511 Yerington Paved Yes Yes Roland Adams City of Yerington PO Box 479. Yerineton 89447 information provided by the Nevada Department of Transportation m]LISTS 'i"i'jj Note: The above information was supplied by representatives of the listed companies in response to faxed survey forms. Companies not appearing did not respond. To the best of our knowledge, the information is accurate as of press time. BDDK OF L!J.!.Iii.!Jr.! While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and thoroughness, errors and omissions do occur. Send corrections or additions on company letterhead to TopRank Nevada Statewide Book of Lists, Research Dept., 2127 Paradise Rd ., LV, NV 89104. June 2000 • Nevada Business Journal 41 TopRankiNevada STATEWIDE BOOK OF LISTS Airlines Ranked by Total Nevada Employees NV EMPLOYEES NV CITIES HEADQUARTERS ~ SE RVED z AIRLINES RES ERVATIONS 1999 NV .. PR IMARY NATIONAL HUBS SE NIOR NV EXECUTIVE(S) "' ADDRESS W EB SITE / E-M AIL ENPLANEMENTS RENO LV YR. EST. IN NV National Airlines 702·944-2800 400 • Las Vegas Las Vegas Michael J. Conway 6020 Spencer St., Las Vegas 89119 nationalairlines.com DND* 1996 Scenic Airlines 800-634·6801 280 • DND Las Vegas Cliff Evarts 275 E. Tropicana Ave ., Las Vegas 89109 scenic.com 275,785 1967 American Airlines 800-433· 7300 205 • • Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Chicago, Fort Worth, TX Mike Lincoln PO Box 619616, DFW Airport, TX 75261 aa.com 641,364 Miami/San Juan 1979 4 American Trans Air (ATA) 800-1 -FLY·ATA 83 • Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Dallas Indianapolis, IN Elai ne Zaniel 7337 W. Washington St. , Indianapolis IN 46231 ata.com 509,913 1982 5 US Airways 703·872·5121 50 • Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Arlington, VA Bob Talbot 2345 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22227 www.usairways.com 213 ,000 Baltimore DND 6 Japan Airlines 310-607·2357 4 • DND Tokyo, Japan DND 300 Continental Bl., Ste. 400, El Segundo CA 90245 japanair.com DND 1998 N/A Condor German Airlines 800-524·6975 DND • Las Vegas, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Ger DND 104 S. Walnut St., Itasca IL 60143 condoramericas.com DND Anchorage (summer) 1995 N/A Continental Airlines 800·523·3273 DND • • Houston, Newark, Cleveland Houston, TX John Thomas 3164 E. Camelback Rd. , Phoenix 85016 continental.com DND 1962 N/A Delta Airlines 800·221 ·1212 DND • • Atlanta, Cincinnati, Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Atlanta, GA DND PO Box 20706, Atlanta GA 30320 DND DND Salt Lake City 1926 N/A Lufthansa German Airlines 800·645· 3880 DND • • lnternabonal carrier w/main hubs in Cologne, Ger Gerhard Woelke 703 Market St., Ste. 470, San Francisco CA 94103 lufthansa-usa.com DND Frankfurt/Munich, Germany DND N/A Southwest Airlines 702·891 ·0096 DND • • Dallas Dallas, TX Roz Santangelo 2565 Chandler Ave. Suite 32, Las Vegas, 89120 www.southwest .com DND 1982 DND = Did not disclose *National Airlines initiated air service in 1999. BOOKmlLISJS [liili1] Note: The above information was supplied by~resentatives of the listed companies in response to faxed survey forms. Companies not appearing did not respond. To the ~t of our knowledge, the information is accurate as of press time. OF ' White every effort is made to ensure accuracy thoroughness, errors and omissions do occur. Send corrections or additions on company letterhead to TopRank Nevada Statewrde Book of lists, Research Dept., 2127 Paradise Rd ., LV, NV 89104. DOCTORS: How To End Your Search For The Perfect Office UNLVUN IVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS • Quick Care on Site • Senior Apartments at Site • Assisted Living Units at Site • Close to 1, OOO 's of Families THE CENTER FOR BUSINESS • Close to Sun City • Busiest Corner in Summerlin • Great Parking • Great Visibil ity AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH • Elevator • Generous Tena nt Improvements Director, R. Keith Schwer, Ph.D • Prestige Building Low CAM Charges THE SOUTHERN N EVADA BUSINESS DIRECTORY, 1999 Provides information on firms located in Southern Nevada. Businesses are listed by Standard Industrial Classification. - Price: $40 plus $5 for shipping and handling ECONOMIC O UTLOOK 2000 Contains current information and two-year forecasts for the U.S. and Southern Nevada economies Price: $25 Pueblo Medical Center at Summerlin plus $3 for shipping and handling 8511 West Lake Mead Blvd. at Rampart THE CENTER FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC Call francine Pulliam at (702) 382-0700 REsEARCH, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 MARYlAND PKWY, Box 6002 Prestige Properties LAS VEGAS, NV 89154-6002 2340 Paseo Del Prado, Suite D202 (702) 895-3 191 • FAX (702) 895-3606 42 Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 TopRankiNevada STAT E WID E BOOK OF LI S TS Woman-Owned Businesses Ranked by Total Nevada Employees '99 REVENUE NV EMPLYS. ($MILLION) WOMAN·OWNEO BUSIN ES S PHONE "z ADD RESS YEAR EST. %WOMAN· .. WEB SITE I E·MAIL IN NV OWNED DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS 0WNER(S) "' Cashman Equipment Co. 702 ·649-8777 587 DND Sells and services new and used earth moving equipment, truck en- Mary Kaye Cashman 3101 East Craig Rd., NLV 89030 1931 100.0% gines, power generation equipment, and new or CAT certified re- [email protected] built parts. 2 Realty Executives of Nevada 702-795-4500 270 $635.0 M IL . Real estate sales office Fafie Moore 1903 S. Jones Blvd ., Ste. 100, LV 89146 1989 51.0% DND 3 Stout Management Company 702-227-0444 230 DND Full-service property management of apartment complexes Deborah Stout 1900 S. Jones Blvd., Ste. 100, LV 89146 1978 100.0% DND 4 Prestige Travel American Express 702 -251-5552 155 DND Business travel management, vacation and honeymoon planning, Kathy Falkensammer 6175 Spring Mountain Rd., LV 89146 1980 52.0% meetings, incentives, cruises, tours, groups, reunions www.prestigecruises.com 5 Nanny's & Granny's 702-364-4700 120 $0.6 MIL. Nanny training school, nanny placement agency, licensed sitter ser- Carol Ann Hale 6440 W. Coley Ave., LV 89146 1988 100.0% vices, senior care, housekeeping, personal services [email protected] 6 Rossum Realty Unlimited 702 -368-1850 102 DND Sales commercial, land, and residential real estate Beth Rossum 3875 S. Jones Blvd ., LV 89102 1988 51.0% Woody Rossum Beth Rossu m@aol. com 7 Dynamic Home Health Care 702-388-7070 100 DND Private duty home healthcare, helps patients with personal care, Carol Silver 501 S. Rancho Dr., Ste. C-15, LV 89106 1996 50.0% transportation, shopping, med prep, respite care for families; works Nissan Pardo DND with hospitals, other home healthcare, hospices, doctors' offices 7 Superior Staffing 702-866-2300 100 DND Staffing services, temporary, direct placement, temp-to-hire Lynne Marie Finn 4510 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 10, LV 89119 1997 100.0% su perior-sdo.com 7 Wheelers Las Vegas 702-896-9000 100 $39.0 MIL. Nevada's largest RV dealer, 20-acre park with a $20 million inventory Darreld W. Wheeler 13175 South Las Vegas Blvd., LV 89124 1982 51.0% of new and pre-owned RVs. Service dept., state-of-the-art diagnostic Marlene S. Wheeler [email protected] equipment, paint / body repair center, mini mart, propane sales 10 Century 21 Consolidated 702-732-7282 90 $3.4 MIL. Real estate brokerage Bette Leal 2820 E. Flamingo Rd., LV 89121 1968 100.0% Desiree Leal [email protected] 11 Interim HealthCare of Las Vegas 702-369-5533 75 $1.5 MIL. Nursing service providing home care services that include RNs, Sylvia/Ken Ringling 4055 Spencer St., Ste. 116, LV 89119 1992 50.0% LPNs, CNAs, personal care aides, companion/homemakers, physi- www.interimhealthcare.com cal/ occupational/speech therapists & staff relief to inpatient facilities 12 Ascentra 702-365-6979 72 DND Privately-owned & operated integrated system of 16 healthcare Frances/Dennis Sponer 2251 S. Jones Blvd., LV 89146 1990 50.0% companies with expertise in nearly every aspect of the managed Jerome F. Snyder [email protected]/ascentrausa.com healthcare industry Mary Jane Wirges 13 Home Instead Senior Care 702-796-6393 71 DND Home care services for the elderly Bonnie M. Reppert 2330 Paseo Del Prado, Ste. C-304, LV 89102 1996 DND www.homrinstead.com 14 Terra West Property Management 702-362-6262 68 $3.2 MIL. Property managemenUreal estate services firm Katherine D. Grimes 2655 S. Rainbow, Ste. 200, LV 89146 1979 100.0% Deborah Ogilvie Jones terra-west.com 15 VPoint 702-248-6415 50 $7.8 MIL. Civil engineering and land surveying Kathy R. Smith 7548 W. Sahara Ave., LV 89117 1983 100.0% [email protected] 16 Career Choices 775-826-2555 40 DND Temporary/permanent placement service and licensed post- Nancy Rumberg 625 Margrave Dr.. Ste. 101 , Reno 89502 1988 66.0% secondary vocational school specializing in general, legal and Barbara Rummer career-choices.com medical careers 17 The Learning Center 702-320-8885 35 DND Teaches PC business applications, offering from one-day courses Linda Montgomery 3291 N. Buffalo Dr., Ste. 3, LV 89129 1985 100.0% to one-year programs; authorized as technical education center for [email protected] Microsoft and Novell 18 Classic Painting & Associates Inc. 702-644-5880 30 $2.4 M IL. Painting, wallcovering, soda blasting Sharon Carter 2933 E. Alexander Rd., NLV 89030 1988 100.0% DND 18 Photo Finish Digital Imaging 702-732-1878 30 $2.4 MIL. Digital imaging & photographic printing facility utilizing current Sherilou Shelton 3121 S. Industrial Rd. , LV 89109 1982 100.0% imaging technology; specializing in all forms of visual marketing [email protected] products made from digital files and traditional photographic negs 20 The Plantworks 702-795-3600 25 $2.0 MIL. National award-winning interior plantscape company, creating Linda J. Lewis 3930 Graphics Center Dr. , LV 89118 1977 100.0% themes and plant environments for the gaming, hospitality and en- [email protected] tertainment industry 21 Prestige Properties 702-382-0700 22 DND Full-service real estate/property management company specializing Francine Pulliam 2340 Paseo Del Prado, Ste . D202, LV 89102 1976 100.0% in medical buildings DND 22 Baskow & Associates 702-733-7818 20 $3.8 MIL. Full-service meeting professionals, destination management, decora- Jaki 8askow 2948 E. Russell Rd., LV 89120 1976 100.0% tions, entertainment staffing-nationwide DND 22 CM Reprographics, Inc. 702-222-1757 20 DND Full-service blueprinting, large/small document copies, color copies, Bernadette Carver 4445 S. Valley View Blvd., Ste. 1, LV89103 1989 100.0% mounting, laminating, drafting supplies, digital services incl. plots. DND prints, scans, archiving, document mgmt., facilities mgmt. available I 24 Sahara Mortgage Corp. 702-870-2425 18 DND Mortgage banker-residential real estate Virgie Vincent 2551 S. Fort Apache Rd., Ste. 1,LV89117 1992 75.0% Morse Arberry, Jr. [email protected] 25 Century Graphics 702-795-0440 17 DND Four-color commercial printing, presentation folders, postcards, Barbara Cimaglia 4645 S. Procyon, Ste. C, LV ,89103 1984 100.0% mailers [email protected] 26 MDL Group 16 DND Commercial real estate brokerage and commercial property Caro! Cline, CCIM, RPA 400 S. Maryland Pkwy., LV 89101 1989 50.0% management Curt Anderson ccmdl001 @aol.com 27 Designs & Signs, Inc. 15 DND Architectural, directional, computer graphics, etched glass, sand- Janette Ford 5880 S. Wynn, LV 89118 1986 100.0% blasted, engraved, logos, vehicle lettering, ADA signage, window LaRita Wills [email protected] lettering, convention services CONTINUED June 2000 • Nevada Business Journal 43 TopRankiNevada S TATE WID E BOOK O F LISTS Woman-Owned Businesses (cont. ) Ranked by Total Nevada Employees '99 REVENUE NV EMPLYS. ($MILLION) WOMAN·0WNED BUSINESS PHONE ADDRESS YEAR ESY. %WOMAN· J WEBSITE I E-MAIL IN NV OWNED DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS 0WNER(S) 27 Hands Ink Advertising/PS Media 702-364-8604 15 $4.1 MIL. Advertising agency, marketing, public relations, advertising, media Peggy Smith 2020 S. Jones Blvd., LV 89146 1984 100.0% planning/placement, local/ national campaigns [email protected] 29 Femail Creations 702-739-6172 10 $5.0 MIL. Mail order catalog featuring unique items made by women an d Li sa Hammond 2925 E. Patrick Ln ., Ste. M , LV 89120 1996 100.0% comi ng from woman-owned bu sinesses [email protected] 30 Admart Inc. 702-368-2464 10 $6.0 MIL. Media buying, marketing research Jennifer Laking 5275 S. Arville, Ste. B-120, LV B9118 1984 100.0% admart@concentric. net 31 Consultants in Marketing 702-944-2464 8 DND Fu ll service marketing, advertising, and public relations firm special- Darcey K. Neighbors 7324 W. Cheyanne Ave., Ste. 2, LV 89129 1996 100.0% izing in professional services marketing [email protected] m 31 Key Performance International LLC 702-260-4415 8 $3 .0 MIL. Prof. development consulting firm offering consulting & skills train· Jeanne Gulbranson 2250 Corporate Cir., Ste. 390, Hdn 89014 1995 76.0% ing programs, including change mgmt., strategic visioning, organiza- [email protected] tional design/ development, personnel mgmt., behavior profiling 31 Media Central Productions 702-873-7734 8 DND DND Jennifer Laking 5275 S. Arville, Ste. B-120, LV 8911 8 1998 100.0% mediacentralonline.com 34 Danielson Financial Group 702-734-7000 7 DND Registered investment advisory firm specializing in fee-based asset Deborah L. Danielson, 6600 Amelia Earhart Ct., Ste. B, LV 89119 1981 100.0 % management and no-load mutual funds; retirement, estate planning CFP, CFS [email protected] and tax planning services provided 34 Uniglobe Travel Connection 775-329-6218 7 $4.0 M IL. Travel management company an d cru ise ship center Liliana Kajans 2000 Mill St., Reno 89502 1987 33.3% Donald Kajans [email protected] Fred Kajans 36 Classic Travel, Inc. 775-883 -9331 6 $2 .0 MIL. Full-service travel agency specializing in cruises and exotic tours and Kathy E.Niederkorn 308 N. Curry St., Ste. 101, Carson City 89703 1983 50.0% adventures; experienced in corporate and government travel James A. Niederkorn [email protected] 36 El izabeth Younger Agency 775-329-4200 6 DND PR firm centered around co mm unity and public education program- Liz You nger 223 M arsh Ave., Reno 89509 1984 100.0% ming, media relations and special event management and publicity; DND Advertising concessionaire for Re no/Tahoe International Airport 36 MassMedia 702-433-4331 6 $0.6 MIL. Public relations, advertising, event management Paula Yakubik 6216 S. Sandhill Rd ., LV 89120 1996 100.0 % [email protected] 36 Olse n & Associ ates 775-829-2810 6 DND PR company specializing in small businesses an d civic organizations; Marlene Olse n 3388 Lakeside Ct. , Reno 89509 1985 100.0% Produces and promotes the Great Re no Balloon Race and the Reno marlene@olsenandassociates Rodeo 36 P.R. Plus 702-696-1 999 6 $0.4 MIL. Public relations firm specializing in entertainment, hospitality, gam· Laura Herlovich 1555 E. Flamingo Rd., Ste. 421 , LV 89119 1991 100.0% ing and dining; also provides special event marketing and advertis- [email protected] ing consultation 36 Studio West Inc. Architects 702-369·1991 6 DND Architecture, planning, models and presentation renderings, CAD Rachel 0' Neill 3261 S. Highland Dr., Ste. 604, LV 89109 1993 60.0% design, fulfills cl ients' needs through t he sculpting of space and form Henry Skonieczny DND based on the principles of f unction, beauty and economy 42 A Quick Trip 702-259-0248 5 DND Full-service travel agency, full meeting planning, consolidator for Ko- Bonnie R. McDaniel 6539 Casada Way, LV 89107 1988 51 .0% rean Air, Vaspa Air, TWA Rowdy McDaniel DND Shaun M cDaniel 42 Accountants on Call / Accts. Exec. Search 702 -284-71 12 5 DND Specialty recruiter in the placement of temporary and permanent ac- Donna Ke lly 6767 W. Tropicana Ave., Ste. 101, LV 89103 1997 60.0% counting and finance professionals [email protected] 42 The Firm 702-739· 9933 5 DND Full-service public relations and marketing company with clients Solveig Thorsrud -AIIen 3975 W. Quail Ave ., Ste. 6, LV 89119 1993 100.0 % from gaming and entertainment to real estate and the arts [email protected] 42 Houlsworth, Russo & Co. P.C. 702-269-9992 5 $0.6 MIL. Auditing tax pre paration, bookkeeping, consulting, corporation set Bonnie M. Houldsworth 1909 N. Gr. Valley Pkwy., Ste B., Hdn 89104 1996 100.0% up, non-profit organizations, and mortgage companies Dianna C. Russo HRC [email protected] 42 Stress Management Center of Nevada 702-458-8088 5 DND Offers counseling with licensed professionals, yoga classes, prenatal Kathleen Grace Santor 601 Whitney Ranch, Ste. C-12, LV 89014 1995 100.0 % yoga programs, massage, workshops for stress, anger and medita· [email protected] lion, and various personal growth classes 42 W hy Not Travel 702-567-8180 5 DND Travel agency specializing in groups, Hawaii, Mexico and integrity; Donna Ki nney 1419 N. Boulder Hwy., Henderson 89015 1992 100.0% charges no service fees [email protected] 48 Cirani, Inc. 702-871-0985 4 DND Tobacco concession; team of cigarrette hostesses to supply tobacco Cira Drake 3230 Polaris, Ste. 26, LV 89102 DND 100.0 % and lighted novelty items to hotel guests an d distribute complimen- [email protected] tary tobacco to gaming patrons 49 Chayra Communications 702-658-3236 3 DN D Full -servi ce adve rtising and reputation management agency special- Sharon Chayra 4250 Valley Pine, NLV 89030 1995 100.0% izing in healthcare; advertising, PR, special events, video production, chayracom@ao l. co m technical and feature writing, media relations 49 Fun & Affordable Travel 702-255-1015 3 $0.5 MIL. Full-service travel agency Jade Nolie 2251 Rampart Blvd ., Ste. 347, LV 89128 1995 100.0 % funandaffordable.com , 51 Stockdale & Crum 775-782-3678 2 DN D Advertising and marketing Suzanne J. Stockdale 1650 Lucerne St., Minden 89423 1987 100.0% [email protected] 52 Chrisse White-Waddell Public Relations, Inc. 702-458· 5927 1 DND Public relations services for busi ness, individuals and events; focus Chrisse White-Waddell 3161 Alden Ave., LV 89121 1997 100.0 % on hospitality, entertainment and charitable organizations [email protected] ' 52 Very Vegas 702 -368-7770 1 DN D Mail-order wholesaler and retailer of lighted jewelry and novelties Cira Drake 3230 Polari s, Ste. 26, LV 89102 1989 100.0% for local and national customers veryvegas@lj. net DND = Did not disclose BOOK mJLISTS a!] Note: The above Information was supplied by ~resentatives of the listed companies in response to faxed survey forms. Companies not appearing did not respond . To the best of our knowledge, the information is accu rate as of press time. OF • While every effort is made to ensure accuracy a thoroughness, errors and omissions do occur. Send co rrections or additions on company letterhead to TopRank Nevada Statewide Book of lists, Research Dept.. 2127 Paradise Rd ., LV, NV 89104. 44 Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 TopRankiNevada STA TEWID E BO OK OF LISTS Architectural Firms Ranked by Total Registered Architects A RCHITECTS HEADQRTRS ARCHITECTURAl. fiRM PHONE '" NV ADDRESS llll.uNGs YR. Esr. ! WEBSITE I E-MAIL ($MIL) SERVICES CURRENT PRoJECTS IN NV SENIOR NV EXEC(S) Tate & Snyder Architects 702·456-3000 15 Archit. , Code Campi., Canst. Mgmt., CCSN-High Tech Ctrs, Gilbert & Knudsen Theaters, Henderson William E. 709 Valle Verde Ct., Henderson 89014 DND Des./8uild, Estimatg., Site Analysis, High Schools & HS Additions, McCarran Satellite D 1960 Snyder, AlA tateandsnyder.com Int. Arch ., Master Planning, Specs Gates, Reg. Justice Ctr., Vandenburg Elem. 2 JMA Architecture Studi os 702-731-2033 13 Master Planning, Architecture, Int. Park Towers, Pauls Corp., UNLV-In t'l Gaming lnst., Las Vegas Thomas J. 10150 Covington Cross Drive, LV 89144 $9.0 MIL. Design , Space Planning, Corp. Furni- LWWD-Ops Center, Sahara Rancho Office Com- 1945 Schoeman, AlA jmaarch.com lure Sales plex, ford Motor Credit Corp. 3 Lucchesi, Galati Architects, Inc. 702-263-7111 10 Archil., Int. Des., Plan., Facility Assess. LV Springs Preserve, LV Sun, Desert Breeze Com. Ctr, Las Vegas Raymond J. 500 Pilot, Ste. A, LV 89030 DND Studies, Operational Plan., Graphic Catholic Charities Plaza, St. Eliz. Ann Seton Sch. & 1986 Lucchesi, AlA lgainc.com Des./Writing, Growth Scenario Plan. Parish Hall, NDOT Facility Space Needs Assess. 4 Bergman , Walls & Youngblood Ltd . 702-940-0000 9 Archil., Engin., Canst. Admin., Progr., Palace Tower-Caesars Palace, Paris Casino-Resort, Sa· Las Vegas Joel D. 2965 S. Jones Blvd., Ste. C, LV 89102 DND Themes, Models, Master Plan., Sign. hara HC Exp., Findlay Toyota, Venture Bay Casino- 1993 Bergman, AlA bwyarchitects.com Consult., Entertnmt. Des., Docs Resort, Peccole NV Retail Ctr., Eastgate Auto Plaza 4 Kittrell Garlock & Assoc. (KGA) Architects 702-367-6900 9 Master Planning, Programming, Sunrise Casino, Sunrise Hospital ER Exp., Dawson Las Vegas Ed Kittrell, Jr., AlA 4170 S. Decatur Blvd., Ste. B-5, LV 89103 DND Schematic Design, Design Dev., Cost School, Jean Conservation Camp, CCSD II ABC 1975 kga-architects.com Analysis, Int. Design, Canst. Mgmt. Schools Exp. 4 Paul Steelman Ltd. 702-873-0221 9 Architecture, Int. Design, Lighting Dl, Hyatt Blackhawk-Colo., Resort at Summerlin, Greek- Las Vegas Paul Steelman 3330 W. Desert Inn Rd., LV 89102 $15.2 MIL. Design, Graphic Design, Purchasing town-Detroit, Sheraton-Halifax, Caesars Gauteng-S. Af., 1987 paulsteelman.com Casino Ray-Helsinki, Jamjoom Hotel -Saudi Arabia 7 Domingo Cambeiro Corp. -Architects 702-732·0084 6 Archil., Engin ., Planning, Int. Design, LV Conv. Ctr., Paradise/Eiizondo/Detweller Elems. , Las Vegas Domingo 3555 Pecos-Mcleod, LV 89121 DND Feasibility Studies, Master Planning, CCSN Computer Bldg., UNLV-Parking Struc./Bennett 1970 Cambeiro, AlA [email protected] Canst. Mgmt., Design Consultation Dev. Ctr., NDOT Glendale Main!., 1st Security Branch 7 Perlman Architects, Inc. 702-261-0511 6 Architecture, Planning, Interior Villg. Sq., McCarran Ctr., Rite Aid, Showboat Renov., Las Vegas Howard Perlman 2450 Chandler Ave., Ste. 21, LV 89120 $2.1 MIL. Design Triple 5 Ofc. Bldg., Alzheim. Care Ctr., MGC/Nevtel 1991 DND Ctr., Falling Water Apts., Aurora Townhm s, Roma Hills 7 Sheehan Van Woert Architects 775-3 28-1010 6 Prog., Master Plan ., Arch./Landsc./lnt. Vets. Admin. Med. Ctr. Add ., UNR-Student Svc. Bldg., Reno Jack B. 300 S. Wells Ave., Ste. 1, Reno 89502 S2.0MI L. Des., Des. Build, Energy Cons., Cost SRO Housing, Luctor lnfl Ofc. Campi., Wingfield Spr. 1975 Sheehan, AlA [email protected]/ svwbarchitects.com Est., Accessibility Analy~s . Admin. Golf Ctr. , Humboldt Co. Juv. Hall, UNR Parking Fac. 7 Welles-Pugsley Architects 702-435-1150 6 Architecture, Planning, Design Clark Co. Elementary & Middle Schools, UNLV Lied Las Vegas David Welles 2480 E. Tompkins Ave ., Ste. 222 , LV 89121 DND Library, Mormon Churches 1988 David Pugsley [email protected] 11 HCA Architects 702-731-0363 5 Architectural, Programming, Clark Co. Det. Ctr. Exp., So. NV Vets Home, Hender- Las Vegas Harry Campbell 1850 E. Flamingo Rd., Ste. 109, LV 89119 DND Planning son City Hall Exp ., Lake LV Fire Sta., Citibank Whs. 1979 [email protected] Add., Eldorado HS Exp ., UNLV-Warner Bldg. Exp. 11 Klai:Ju ba Architects, Ltd. 702-221-2254 5 Design , Planning, Management, Mandalay Bay Aquarium, London Club @ The AI- Las Vegas John Klai 4444 W. Russell Rd ., Ste. J, LV 89118 DND Retail Tenant Improvement, Gaming addin, Pala Band Casino, MGM Mansion Casino, 1995 Dan Juba [email protected] Design Consulting Hard Rock Guest Room RemodeiEntertainment LLC 13 Ganthner Melby Lee, Architects & Planners 775-829·8814 4 Needs Assess., Prog., Space Plan ., Med. Security Jail Exp., Washoe Co. Armory, DMV & PS Reno John D. Ganthner 5190 Neil Rd ., Ste. 231, Reno 89502 $1 .6 MIL. Concept. Des., Canst. Docs/ Admin ., HQ Bldg. Add ., Pyramid Lk. VISit. Ctr., Fuel Sys. Maintl 1983 Terrence J. Melby DND Cost Est., Visual Imaging, Feasibility Erosion Control Hangar, NV Area Command Complex Frederic Y. Lee 13 Holmes Sabatini Associates Architects, PC 702-436-1006 4 Architecture, Master Planning, Archi- Beam Music Ctr-UNLV, NV St. Museum Advance Henderson Jess Holmes, FAIA 3 Sunset Way, Henderson 89014 $1.5 MIL. tectural Interiors, Architectural Pro- Plan ., UNLV Med. Ctr., Clark Co. Wetlands Master 1988 [email protected] gramming Plan, Southern NV Records Center Advance Planning 13 Howard F. Thompson & Associates 702-269-6615 4 Architecture, Land Planning, Tenant Harrah 's Corp. HQ, Pacific Beltway Bus. Pk. , Ameri- Irvine, CA Howard F. 1913 Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson 89014 DND Improvements can Nevada -Tech. 5 & 6, Nevada Care Corp. HQ, 1991 Thompson DND McCarren II Bus. Pk ., Flynn Gallegher Corp. Cnttr. 13 RAFI 702-435-6401 4 Planning, Archil., Urban Des., Int. CCSN -W. Charlestn., KNPR/Reynolds Broadcast Ctr., DND Robert Fielden 2480 E. Tompkins Av., Ste. 103 , LV 89121 DND Des., Space Plan ., Redevelopmt. CCCTA, RTC/RFCD Headquarters, Doolittle Commun. 1985 DND Studies, Programming, Landsc. Des. Ctr., Washoe Co. Library, Chaparral HS Remodel 13 Sweeney-Rose Architects 775-829-2204 5 Architecture, Interior Design, Plan - UNR Coli. Human & Com. Sciences, TMCC Applied Reno nm Sweeney, AlA 3614 Lakeside Dr., Reno 89509 $1.0 MIL. ning, Foren~c Analysis, Value Engi- Tech. Ctr., Central Whs. Exp., NV Bell, Residential, 1962 [email protected] I sweeney-rose.com neering NV Dept. of Prisons, Douglas HS Mech. Upgrades 13 Swisher & Hall, AlA, Ltd., Archil. & Planning 702-363-2222 4 Master Plan ., Archil. , Int. Archil., AII-Amer. SportPk., Calloway Golf Ctr., Stallion Mtn. Las Vegas Ron Hall 2801 N. Tenaya Way, Ste. C, LV 89128 DND Theme/Md si ng Des., Project Mgmt., CC, Links Golf Cs., UNLV Sch. of Arch., Shadow Hills 1985 swisherhall.com Office, Recreation/Golf, Schools Baptist, Henderson Police Substa., Peccole Town Ctr. 13 Worth Group Architects 775-852-3977 4 Archil. Des., Code Analysis, Canst. University of Nevada Legacy Hall, Carson Valley Inn, Reno Doug Worth 9400 Gateway Drive, Ste. B, Reno 89511 $2 .1 MIL. Docs, Renderings, Feasibility Studies, Ray Heating, Pioneer Citizens Bank, State of NV His- 1990 worthgroup.com I [email protected] Project Budget Analysis torical Society, Reno Orthopedic Clinic 20 Cathexes 775-329-3341 Architecture, Interior Design, Land- Rialto Trade & Comrc. Ctr., Pointe@ Double Diamond, Reno Donald J. Clark 1000 Plumas St., Reno 89509 $1 .0 MIL. scape Architecture, Site Feasi bility, Washoe Village Care Ctr., Hawkins Amphith., YMCA 1985 [email protected] Planning Child Care Ctr., Microbrewery, Custom Residence 20 Lundahl & Associates, Architects 775-348-7777 Architecture, Land Planning, Interior Arrowcrk. Golf Clubhs., EFS Corp. HQ, Hyatt Vacation Reno Jeff Lundahl 1755 E. Plumb Ln., Ste. 218, Reno 89502 $1.5 MIL. Design Club, Round Hill Shop. Ctr., UNR Med. Sch., NV Dept. 1976 admin@lundarch .com of Info. Tech ., St. Theresa Catholic Ch., Custom Hms. 20 PSWC Architects 702-259-0011 3 Architecture, Planning, Interior lvenue, BHP Minerals, Westwood Studios, Numer- Las Vegas nmothy 3620 N. Rancho, Ste. 109, LV 89130 DND Design ous Public Schools, King Ranch Markets, GW Pacific 1996 Wissenback pswcarchitechts.com Office Complex 20 Sherman Architecture 702-365-9838 3 Architecture, Planning, Interior Commercial/Retail, Offices, Industrial, Medical, Re- Las Vegas Robert Sherman 2975 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. J, LV 89102 DND Design sort, Custome Residential 1990 [email protected] 24 ABKS • Architecture by Ken Small 702 -368·3024 2 Architecture, Space Planning, Medical IGS Office Building, Alta Rose Office Bldg., Lamen- Las Vegas Ken Small 6175 Spring Mountain Rd ., LV 89146 DND Tl 's, Photorealistic lmag., Planning/ cusa Dental Office, Song Dental Office, MtnView 1997 concentric. neV- kensmall Use Analysis, Design Counseling Church Addition, Smoke Ranch Strip Retail Center 24 Barada-Feutsch Architects 775-329-7624 2 Architecture, Facility Management, NV Air Guard Aerial Port Training Fac., NV Mental Reno John Barada 534 Lander St. , Reno 89509 $0.6 MIL. Master Planning, Planning Health Lakes Crossing Prison Add. , Washoe Co. Li· 1984 [email protected] brary, Calif. Bldg. Refurbishment, Wells Fargo Branch 24 Carpenter Sellers Associates 702-251-8896 2 Architecture, Design , Planning CCSN Dental Residency, Golf Legends Resort, Clark Las Vegas Steven Carpenter 1919 S. Jones Blvd., Ste. C, LV 89102 DND Co. Fire Stations, Frito Lay Dist. Ctr., Park Elem. 1986 [email protected] I csaarchitects.com School, Marmaxx Dis!. Ctr. , Sprint Nevada CONTINUED june 2000 • Nevada Business journal 45 TopRankiNevada STAT E WIDE BOOK OF L IST S Architectural Firms (continued) Ranked by Total Registered Architects A RCHITECTS HEADQRTRS A RC HITECTURAL fiRM PHONE '99 NV "'z ADDRESS 8 1LUNGS Yo. EST. "'"' W EBSITE I E-MAIL (SMIL.) SERVICES CURRENT PROJECTS IN NV SENIOR NV EXEC (S) 24 ELIM Architecture 702-736-7472 2 Pre-Design, Architectural Services, Hudson Optical natl. HQ, Reno Hotel Remodel , Las Vegas lim W. Fitcher 1500 E. TropicanaAv., Ste. 218, LV 89119 DND Interior Design School Facilities 1991 [email protected] 24 HSA Architects, Inc. 702-383 -0077 2 Architectural CCSD Modernization, City of LV Rec. Ctr./Pool, Las Vegas Thomas M. Silva 1525 W. Oakey Blvd ., LV 89102 DND Palo Verde Rec. ctr., City of LV Fire Station Addi- 1949 hsa-arch.com lion, Whitney Ranch Rec. ctr./Pool 24 Norwicki Massanara Partnership 702-f376-7767 2 Architectural, Space Planning, lnteri- Desert Springs Hosp. Pat. Bed Add., Inland Valley Las Vegas Nicholas J. 3400 W. Desert Inn, Ste 27, LV 89102 $0.7 MIL. or Design Med. ctr. Surgical Add ., Desert Springs Hasp. ICU 1997 Norwiki, AlA [email protected] Rehab., Summerlin Hasp. Med. Ctr. MOB #2 24 Richard Luke Architects 702-876-2520 Architectural DND Las Vegas Richard Luke 2605 S. Decatur Bl., Ste. 218, LV 89102 $1.6 MIL. 1986 richardluke.com 24 Sandberg Group Architects 702-873-1718 2 Architectural Clark County School Dist., Willow Park Offices, DND Mark Sandberg 6175 Spring Mtn. Rd., Ste. 1B, LV 89102 DND Duke Professional Center, Q-The Sports Club, 1992 [email protected] Turner Residence, Paid Perscriptions Offices 24 Steven T. Sederquist, Architect 775-786-5600 2 Architecture DND Reno Steven Sederquist 539 Riverside Dr., Reno 89503 $0.6 MIL. 1978 DND 24 Studio West, Inc. Architects 702-369-1991 2 Architecture, Design, Planning, CAD Pedestrian Bridges, Industrial Office/Warehouse, Las Vegas Rachel O'Neill 3261 S. Highland Dr., Ste. 604, LV 89109 DND Production, Models/Presentation Private Residences, Commercial Tenant Improve- 1994 DND ments, Casino Renovation 34 AD&D (Architecture Design & Developmt.) 702-382-0427 1 Architecture, Planning/Site Master Apartment Projects, RV Park, Office/Warehouse, Las Vegas Tom O'Neill 2160 W. Charleston Bl. , Ste. J, LV 89102 DND Planning, Renderings Office Park 1985 DND 34 ALBA 702-647-2528 1 Architecture, Planning, Interior Space DND Las Vegas Alan L. Blum 5348 Vegas Dr., LV 89108 $0.5 MIL. Planning, Construction Management 1975 [email protected] 34 Architect Ysidro R. Barron, AlA 702-565-3600 1 Architectural Design, Master Plan- 10 Middle School Moderniz., Community Health DND Ysidro R. 22 W. Pacific Ave. , Henderson 89015 DND ning, Construction Document Prepa- ctr., McCaw Elem. Ampitheter & Add., UNLV Client 1990 Barron, AlA [email protected] ration, Construction Administration Svcs. ctr. Remodel, Villa Capri Housing Rehab . 34 AWA-AIA Architecture 702-243 -8810 1 Architectural Various Comercial, Private amd Govermental Las Vegas Anthony Williams 7451 O'Bannon Drive, LV 89117 DND Projects 1996 [email protected] 34 D.J . Buttke & Associates 702-233-8817 Building Design, Consulting DND Las Vegas David J. Buttke 8249 W. Illusion Ct. Las Vegas 89145 $0.3 MIL. Engineeriing 1997 DND 34 Dennis E. Rusk , Architect 702-893-8300 1 Architecture, ADA Audits, Alzheimer's Homes, ADA Audits, US Bank So. Nevada Dennis E. Rusk 1555 E. Flamingo Rd ., LV 89119 DND Bank Inspections Inspector 1980 DND 34 Ethan Jennings, Jr., AlA, CSI 702-873-7468 1 Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Atolosa Group Associates Las Vegas Ethan Jennings, P.O. Box 26628, LV 89126-0628 DND Design Build, CPM Schedules, Con- 1971 AlA, CSI [email protected] structiion Mgmt. 34 Gary Guy Wilson Architects, AlA, PC 702-876-0668 1 Architecture, Engineering, Interior Clark High School Modernization, Sunset/Sandhill Las Vegas Gary Guy 2970 W. Sahara Ave ., Ste. 100, LV 89102 $1 .0 MIL. Design, Site Planning Office Park, The Jewelers Center, Chief Auto Parts, 1969 Wilson, AlA [email protected] Mulligan's Tavern, Metro Pizza 34 lnterPark Design Inc. 702-365-1829 1 Parking Structure Design and Con- Aladdin Hotel & Casino Parking Structure Sherman John D. La Spaluto 3613 S. Procyon, LV 89103 DND struction Docs, Prime Design Firm, Oaks, CA [email protected] Consultant to Architectural Offices 1995 34 J.P. Copoulos, Architect 775-B85-7907 1 Architecture, Interiors, Design/Build Piper's Opera House, CVIC Hall Addition, Welling- Carson City John P. Copoulos P.O. Box 2517 Carson City, 89702-2517 $0.2 MIL. ton P.O., Capital Beverages Remodel, Brewery Arts 1989 DND Center IV, Shonnard Residence, Minister Residence 34 JDL Architecture 702-365-1510 1 Architecture, Site Planning, Interior Bella Plaza II , Greater Las Vegas Auto Auction, Las Vegas John D. La Spaluto 3613 S. Procyon, LV 89103 DND Design Desert Gold Ill 1990 [email protected] 34 Ken Horak, Architect 702-658-3350 1 Architectural West Side Bus. Pk ., Comm. Ch. of Henderson, St. Las Vegas Ken Horak 6996 N. Rainbow Blvd ., LV 89131 DND Jude's Ranch for Children, USA Capital Ole. Bldg., 1977 DND LV Sports Park Complex, Flamingo Prof. Courtyard 34 MCG Artchitects, In c. 702-733-8662 Planning, Architecture, Interiors, Fashion Outiet at Primm, Gr. Valley Town Ctr. Ph. 3, Pasadena, Mark Mikelson 4045 S. Spencer St., Ste. 306, LV 89119 $0.4 MIL. Multimedia Pebble Mktplace, Stephanie Power Ctr., Eastern Be~ - CA [email protected] way, Rancho Ma Mira Plaza, Power Ctr. at Summerlin 1995 34 PMA & Associates Architects 702-369-7322 Custom Residential, Commercial/ Gallagher Residence , Costa Esmerelda Estates Las Vegas Patrick Matthews 2235 E. Flamingo Rd ., Ste. A-6, LV 89119 $0.1 MIL. Office, Health Care Faci lities 1996 lv-maths@ix. netcom.com 34 Rodney L. Wiedenkeller Architect Inc. 702-293-4000 1 Consultation Expert for Construction Const. Defect Cases, Boulder City Hospital Boulder City Rod Wiednkeller 806 Buchanan Bl. , Ste. 115-282 DND Defects, General Practice 1993 Boulder City 89005 (Small Projects) DND I 1 34 Thalden Entertainment Architects 702-384-4884 DND Architecture, Master Planning, New Frontier Renov., Alexis Park Exp., Continenta HC, Las Vegas Barry Thalden 4330 Valley View, Ste. 136, LV 89103 Theme Design, Int. Design, Specializ- Boomtown-New Orleans/Biloxi, Commerce Casino- 1982 DND 1 ing in Hotels/Casinos Calif., New Palace-Biloxi, Flamingo Hi~on-Kansas City 34 Westar Architectural Group/NV, Inc. 702-878-0000 DND Architecture, Planning, Project Man- Delta Point, Charleston Towers, GKG Offices, Me- Las Vegas Patrick Klenk, AlA 3900 Meadows Ln ., Ste. 220,. LV. 89107 agement Donald's, Sun State Components, Guardian Life, 1997 Boulder City Self Storage, VA Outpatient DND DND N/A Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall 702-261-0805 DND Architecture, Engineering, Interiors, UNLV Dormitory, McCarren Airport Tower, Clark Las Vegas Brian G. 1515 E. TropicanaAv., Ste. 630, LV 89119 Planning, Construction & Facilities County DFYS Main Campus, Clark County DFYS 1963 Moffitt, AlA dmjm.com Management, Environmental Spring Mountain DND = Did not disclose BOOK ~LISTS [E Note: The above information was supplied by representatives of the listed companies in response to faxed survey forms. Companies not appearing did not respond . To the best of our knowledge, the information is acc~rate as of press time. OF While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and thoroughness, errors and omissions do occur. Send cOfrections Of additions on company letterhead to TopRank Nevada Statewide Book of lists, Research Dept. , 2127 ParadiSe Rd ., LV, NV 89104. 46 Nevada Business journal • June 2000 JMA ARCHITECTURE STUDIOS COMMERCIAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATION PAULS COR PO RATION CLARI< COUNTY PUBLIC ADMIN. NEVADA BALLET THEATRE HOSPITALITY HEALTH CARE INTERIOR DESIGN HILTON GRAND VACATION LAS V EGAS INSTITUTE FOR JCM AMERICAN CORP . ADVANCED DENTAL STUDIES JMA ARCH I TECTURE s ARCHITECTURE PLANNING DESIGN 10150 Covington Cross Drive • Las Vegas, Nevada 89144 Phone: (702) 731-2033 • Fax: (702) 731-2039 • www.jmaarch.com TopRankiNevada STATEWIDE BOOK OF LISTS Golf Courses Ranked by U.S.G.A. Slope Rating IJOLF COURSE PHONE ~ ADDRE SS SLOPE YARDAGE COURSE TYPE DESIGNER "' WEB SITE I E-MAIL COURSE YR. BUILT IJREEN FEES IJOLF PRO SICiN IFICAHT TOURNAMENTS Dayton Valley Golf Club 775-246· 7888 143 7218 Semi-private Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay PGA Tour Qualifying 51 Palmer Dr., Dayton 89403 74.2 1991 $25-$99 Jim Kepler • • • • daytonvalley.com 2 Th e Revere at Anthem 702·259·4653 139 7143 Public Casper/ Nash John Robinson Celeb. lnvt., Canon 2600 Evergreen Oaks Dr., Henderson 89052 73.6 1999 $150+ Thom Blinkinsop • • • • Camp. Celeb. Charity for Missing & www.revereatanthen.com Exploited Children, Links for Life 3 Reflection Bay Golf Club 702·568·5668 138 7261 Public Jack Nicklaus Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge 75 Monte Lago Blvd., Henderson 89011 74.8 1998 $150+ Brian Jensen • • • • • [email protected] 4 Th e Golf Club at Lightning W Ranch '775-882 -0882 137 7241 Private Robert Muir-Graves 1996/ 1997 U.S. Open Qualifiers, 19 Lightng. W Rnch . Rd ., Fran ktown 89704 73.3 1994 $50-$99 Gus Jones • • • • 1996-1998 UNR Wolf Pack Classic , lightningw.com 1996/ 1997 U.S. Amateur Qualifiers 4 Red Hawk Golf Club 775-626-6000 137 7127 Public Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Joe Morgan Celleb. Class ., YMCA 6600 N. Wingfield Pkwy. , Sparks 89436 72.9 1997 $25-$99 Mike Mazzaferri • • • • of the Sierras, DRI , Chuck Muncie wingfieldsprings.com Celeb. Classic. 6 Painted Desert Golf Club 702 -645-2570 136 6840 Public Jay Morrish Former NV Open Site 5555 Painted Mirage Wy., LV 89129 73 .1 1986 $50-$149 Vince Toscano • • • • DND 6 The Legacy Golf Club 702·897-2187 136 7233 Public Arthur Hills U.S . Open Qualifying Site, Nat'l 130 Par Excellence Dr., Henderson 89014 74.9 1989 $50·$149 Phil Green • • • • • Finals-Oldsmobile Scramble, Am. Jr. www.thelegacygolf.com Golf Assn., NEC Super Golf 8 Lake Ridge Golf Course 775-825-2200 137 6715 Public Robert Trent Jones DND 1200 Razorback Rd., Reno 89509 72.3 1969 Daily Fee Paul Lane, PGA, MP • • • • [email protected] $25 -$99 9 Badlands Golf Club 702-363-0754 134/125 6500/6900 Public Johnny Miller Old Scramble Gross Finals, Pub. 9119 Alta Dr., LV 89128 73.4/72.1 1995 DND Tate Stull • • • • • Links Qual. , Mich. PGA Pro-Am, DND Wisconsin PGA Pro-Am 9 Genoa Lakes Golf Club 775-782-4653 134 7263 Semi-Private Peter Jacobsen U.S. Open Qualifying PO Box 350, Genoa 89411 73.5 1993 Resort Tim Davis • • www.genoalakes.com up to $99 11 SouthShore Golf Club 702-558-0020 133 6917 Private Jack Nicklaus DND 29 Grand Mediterra, Henderson 89011 72 .8 1995 DND Dale Ray Akridge • • lakelasvegas.com 12 Wildcreek Golf Course 775-673-3100 132 / 127 6932 Public Brad Benz Hosted PGA Sr. Tour 1983-1986 3500 Sullivan Ln ., Sparks 89431 72.1/71 .1 1979 $50-$99 Fred Elliott • DND 13 ArrowCreek Golf Club 775·850-4630 130 6500 Daily Fee Arnold Palmer DND 2905 ArrowCreek Pkwy., Reno 89511 70.8 1998 $25-$99 Mark Range • • • • • DND 13 Las Vegas Paiute Resort-Sun Mtn. Course 702-658-1400 130 7112 Public Pete Dye DND 10325 Nu-Wav Kaiv Blvd ., LV 89124 73.3 1996 $50-$150+ Dick Huff • • • lvpaiutegolf.com/[email protected] 15 Empire Ranch Golf Course 775-885-2100 129 6600 Public Cary Bickler Carson City Amateur Matt Williams 1875 Fair Way, Carson City 89701 71.6 1996 $30-$49 Jeff Sparks • • • • Invitational www.empireranchgolf.com 15 Hidden Valley Country Club 775-857-4735 129 7100 Private William Bell DND 3575 Hidden Valley Dr., Reno 89502 71.3 1957 $50 -$99 Tom Dawson • • • DND 17 Angel Park Golf Club 702-254-4653 128/129 6722/6525 Public Arnold Palmer NEC Super Golf, SW Section Play· 100 S. Rampart Blvd. , LV 89145 72.4/70.9 1989 DND Phil Green • • • • ing Qualifying Tests , SW Section www.angelpark.com Pro-Pro Events 17 The Las Vegas Country Club 702-734-1122 128 7164 Private Ed mund Ault Las Vegas Invitational, VH1 Fairway 3000 Joe W. Brown Dr., LV 89109 72.8 1967 DND Brett Bidwell • • to Heaven DND 19 Palm Valley Golf Course 702-363-4373 127 6849 Semi-Private Casper/Nash DND 9201 Del Webb Blvd., LV 89134 72.3 1990 $50· $99 Jim Neighbors • • • • • DND 19 Rosewood Lakes Golf Course 775-857· 2892 127 6693 Municipal Brad Benz Reno/ Sparks City Championship 6800 Pem broke Dr., Reno 89502 71 .1 1990 up to $49 Mike Mazzaferri • DND 21 Highland Falls Golf Club 702·254-7010 126 6512 Semi-private Casper/Nash DND 10201 Sun City Blvd., LV 89134 71.2 1993 $50· $99 Sean Connett • • • • • DND 21 Northgate Golf Club 775-747-7577 126 5920 Public Benz & Poellot DND 1111 Clubhouse Dr., Reno 89523 68 1988 $25-$49 Don Boyle, PGA DND 23 Canyon Gate Country Club 702-363-0303 125 6742 Private Resort Ted Robinson DND 2001 Canyon Gate Dr, LV 89117 73 1989 $50+ Andy Anderson • • www.canyon-gate.com 23 Las Vegas Paiute Resort-Snow Mtn. Course 702-658-1400 125 7158 Public Pete Dye DND 10325 Nu-Wav Kaiv Blvd ., LV 89124 73 .9 1995 $50-$150+ Dick Huff • • lvpaiutegolf.com / [email protected] 25 Desert Lakes Golf Course 775-575-4653 124 6650 Daily Fee Bob Bingham Northern NV Sr. Champ. 4000 Farm District Rd., Fernley 89408 69.9 1996 $25-$49 Don Krivanek • • • DND 25 Willow Creek Golf Course 775-727-4653 124 7025 Semi -private Wi lliam Bell American Heart, High School 1500 Red Butte, Pahrump 89048 73 .2 1979 up to $99 Jim Kirwan • Invitational, Red Barron , Nye Co. cvcc@wizard .com Amateur 27 Desert Pines Golf Club 702-388-4400 122 6810 Public DND 3415 E. Bonanza Rd ., LV 89101 70.2 1996 $100·$149 waltersgolf.com 27 Sierra Sage Golf Course 775-972-1524 122 6650 Public DND DND 6355 Silverlake Blvd., Reno 89506 70.4 1965 up to $24 Dennis Ol iver DND 29 The Desert Inn Golf Club 702-733-4290 121 6732 Public Resort Lawrence Hughes & Pagenet LPGA Tour Championship 3145 S. Las Vegas Blvd. S., LV 89109 72.1 1952 $150+ Redesign by Dave Johnson thedesertinn.com Kevin Paulsen CONTINUED 48 Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 TopRankiNevada STATEWIDE B OOK O F L I STS Golf Courses (continued) Ranked by U.S.G.A. Slope Rating ~ ~ ~ ~l GOLF COURSE PHONE ~ ~~ ~ ~ z SLOPE YARDAGE COURSE TYPE 0ES IGNER(S) (.)~ ~Q' ~~ ~ <"' ADDRESS GOLF PRO(S) ~ f ~~~ o"~$ "' WEBSITE / E-MAIL COURSE YEAR BUILT GREEN FEES Q"' ".:;- C' <.? ~ q_"' 1:1 SIGNIFICANT TOURNAMENTS 29 Glenbrook Club 775-749-5201 121 DND Private DND DND 2070 Pray Meadow Rd ., Glenbrook 89413 DND 1925 DND Lane Christiansen, PGA DND 31 Mountain View Golf Cou rse 775·635· 2380 119 6230 Public-County DND Mountain View Open, Lander 205 Fairway Dr., Battle Mountain 89820 69 1988 Owned Jon Lovell • Co. Amateur, Club Championship [email protected] up to $24 31 Washoe County Golf Course 775-828-6640 119/122 5863/6695 Public WPA DND 2601 S. Arlington, Reno 89509 70/72.9 1936 up to $24 Barney Bell • • • • washoegolf.com 33 Round Mountain Golf Course* 775-377-2880 118/113 5022/7138 Public Thomas Nepf NV St. Firemen's Assoc. Scramble, PO Box 1800, Round Mountain 89045 76/69.3 1991 Daily Fee Ralph Lotspeich BMGA Jr. Golf Fundraiser DND up to $24 34 Carson Valley Golf Course 775-265-3181 110/119 5432/ 5838 Public Red Swift DND 1027 Riverview Dr., Gardnerville 89410 66.5/69.6 1965 $25-$150+ Brian Smith • DND 35 The Golf Courses at Incline Village 775-832-1143 85/133 3513/6931 Municipal Robert Trent Jones Sr. & DND 955 Fairway Blvd ., Incline Village 89452 57.6/72.2 1969/1964 $100-$149 Robert Trent Jones, Jr. • • golfincline.com Brian Elders/Randy Cooper 36 Lake View Executive Course 775-727-6388 59.7 3587 Public William Bell Pahrump Inferno 1471 Mt. Charleston Dr., Pahrump 89048 84 1979 up to $24 Jim Kirwan cvcc@wizard .com N/A Black Mountain Golf & Country Club 702-565-7933 DND 6550 Semi-private Bob Baldoch Black Mtn. Amateur 500 Greenwaf. Rd ., Henderson 89015 DND 1959 $25-$99 Bret Mulligan golfbmtn@ao .com N/A Callaway Golf Center 702 -896·41 00 DND 1185 Public DND 6730 S. Las Vegas Blvd. S., LV 89119 DND 1997 $0-$49 DND N/A Montreux Golf & Country Club 775-849-9444 DND DND Private Jack Nicklaus Reno-Tahoe Open, NV State 16475 Bordeaux Dr., Reno 89511 DND DND DND DND Amateur [email protected] N/A No. Las Vegas Community Par 3 Golf Course 702 -633-1833 DND 1128 Public DND DND 324 E. Brooks, NLV 89030 DND 1981 $0-$24 DND [email protected] -vegas.nv.us N/A Southern Highlands Golf Club 702-263-1000 DND 7240 Private Robert Trent Jones Sr./Jr. DND 3140 S. Rainbow Bl. , Ste. 400, LV 89146 DND 1999 DND DND southernhighlandsgolf.com DND ; Did not disclose • Under Construction BOOK ~LISJS [!II!I!] Note: The information in this list was supplied by representatives of the companies themselves. To the best of our knowledge, the information is accurate as of press time. 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Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson 89014 1974 Planned Communities Henderson, NV americannevada.com Domingo Cambeiro Corp 702-732-0084 36 AlA Clark County All Architectural Domingo Cambeiro 3555 Pecos-Mcleod, LV 89121 1970 Services Las Vegas, NV [email protected] Reno, Fernley, Sparks, Las 4 Dermody Properties 800-775-7483 32 SIOR, IDRC , CCIM, NACORE, Industrial Michael C. Dermody Vegas, Storey County 1200 Financial Blvd., Reno 89502 1960 NAIOP Reno, NV [email protected] NV, CO, CA. WA, UT, Office/Multi-Family Stephon M. Biagiotti 5 SDA Inc. 775 -322-2229 28 DND AZ , MT 1 East First St., Ste. 1006, Reno 89501 1997 Denver, CO DND 6 Summer Wood Homes 775-575-7281 25 NV St. Contr. Bd., Fernley Fernley, Fallon , Residential & Eddie Hull P.O. Box 2137, Fernley 89408 1994 Chamber of Commerce, Lyon County Commercial Fernley, NV www.summerwoodhomes.com Fernley Builders Assn. 7 Pan Pacific Retail Properties 702-258-4330 18 ICSC Owner/Developer, Steve 4760 W. Sahara Ave., Ste. 25 , LV 89102 1982 West Coast Leasing/Management Vista, CA pprp.com of Retail Properties 8 The Dun Companies 702-458-6579 16 ACSC Retail, Office Leslie Dunn 128 Sunset Way, Hen derson 89014 1980 Henderson , NV Hen derson , NV DND 9 Solano Development 775-827-4488 9 DND Single Family Walt Stockman PO. Box 77171, Reno 89570 1998 DND Reno, NV [email protected] 10 Amato Commercial Group 702-269-6767 5 CMG, IREM , CCIM DND Robert D. Goodsitt Las Vegas, Henderson , 3471 W. Oquendo, Ste. 201, LV 89118 1997 Las Vegas Clark County, No. Las [email protected] Vegas, Laughlin 10 E/ P of Nevada 702-932-1144 5 CCI Residential, Tom Pilkinton Las Vegas NV, Commercial Las Vegas, NV 4955 Durango Dr., Ste. 127, LV 89113 1985 Seattle WA, CA [email protected] 12 L. Lance Gilman Commercial Real Estate 775-857-4700 4 Edawn , Chamber of Industrial and DND 560 S. Meadows Pkwy. Reno 89511 DND Commerce Reno, Storey Commercial Reno, NV [email protected] 12 Wade Development CO. 775-348-9444 4 Business College Board of lndustial & Residential Patty & Joe Wade 419 W. Plum Ln ., Reno 89509 1993 UNR, NV Works Board, Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Master Plans Reno, NV [email protected] EDAWN, NNDA, LCEDA Dayton, Carson City, Lyon County, N. Calif. 14 Nevada Star Inc. 702-252 -0911 DND DND Milo Hurst 5485 W. Flamingo, LV 89103 1992 Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas [email protected] 15 Triad Development 702-735-6600 NDA, ICSC Retail, Office, Mark L. Fine 3960 Howard Hughes Pkwy., Ste. 750, LV B9109 1996 Las Vegas, Henderson, Industrial Las Vegas DND Clark County, No. Las Vegas 16 American Capital Mortgage 775-825-2929 DND Residential Deane Harlow Reno, Sparks, Fallon, 445 Apple St., Ste. 205, Reno 89502 1998 Reno, NV Fernly, Carson City, DND Minden, Gardenville N/A Endeavor Homes 775-829-9494 DND DND Residential Homes Deane Harlow Reno, Sparks, Fallon, 445 Apple St., Ste. 205, Reno 89502 1982 Orroville , CA Fernly, Carson City, [email protected] Minden, Gardenville Ron Hover NIA William Bogard Co. 775-329-6900 DND BANN , EDAWN , NAHB , Reno, Sparks Single-Family 1755 E. Plumb Ln ., Ste. 251, Reno 89502 1996 Builder's Hall of Fame Residents Visalia, CA [email protected] NIA Summerwood Homes 775-575-7253 DND Fernley Builders Assn., Reno- Fernley, Fallon Residential Gary Hutchings 164 Rosecrest Dr., Fernley 89408 1996 Sparks Assn. of Realtors Fernley, NV [email protected] NIA Fernley Hills Enterprises 775-575-7050 DND NNDA, LCEDA, Chamber of Fernley, NV Land Development DND PO Box 1259, Fernley 89408 DND Commerce, CDLFT, Fernley DND [email protected] Builders Assn. DND = Did not disclose BOOK ~LISTS [!D Note: The above information was supplied by rdresentatives of the listed companies in response to faxed survey forr:ns . Companies not appearing did not respond . To the best of our kn?wledge, the information is accurate as of press time. OF 1 While every effort is made to ensure accuracy an thoroughness, errors and omissions do occur. Send corrections or add1tions on company letterhead to TopRank Nevada Statewide Book of L1sts , Research Dept. , 2127 Paradise Rd ., LV, NV 89104. SO Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 TopRankiNevada STATEWIDE BOOK OF LISTS Minority-Owned Businesses Ranked by Total Nevada Employees NV EMPLOYE ES % M INO RITY OWNED M INO RITY-O WNE D BUSINESS PHON E '99 REVENUES J AD DRESS WEB SITE I E-MAIL ($MILLION) YR. EST. IN NV DESCRIPTION OF BUS INESS SENIOR NV EXEC(S) Universal Building Maintenance Inc. 702 -437-0770 84 100% Building Service , Operation and Maintenance Nelson Velazquez 3310 Sunrise Ave ., Ste. 101, LV 89101 DND DND 1985 Magic Brite Janitorial 702 -457-4420 +50 100% Janitorial Se rvice Robert Gomez 4375 E. Sah ara, #24 Las Vegas, 89104 art1 044@ao l.com $1.5 million 1989 Channel15 702-434-0015 30 DND Spanish Language Television Station, Univision Affiliate, Entravision 500 Pilot Rd ., Ste . D, Las Vegas, 89015 DND DND 1992 Local News Communications 4 Pacific American Co. 702-395-5900 28 70% Distribution and Export of US Manufactured Insulation , Fire Ron Sutan to 3172 N. Rainbow Blvd. Ste. 119, LV 89108 [email protected] DND 1990 Resistant Prod ., Power Generators, Engineered Plumbin g Prod. Bill Smart 5 Bennett & Jimenez, Inc. 702-631 -0200 10 51 % Consulting Structural Engineers Ronald R. Bennett, Sr 2481 N. Decatur Blvd. , Ste. B, LV 89108 DND DND 1995 J. Francisco Jimenez 6 ACRO Computer 702 -737-7371 7 100% Computer Retail & Wholesale Saniel & Eunsil Yung 1370 E. Flamingo Rd ., Ste . K, LV 89119 acrocomputer@earthl ink.net $1 .0 million 1999 7 America/EXPRESS 702-383-1182 5 100% Courier Services to Mexico, Central and South America: Letters, A. Hernandez 829 S. Sixth St. , Ste. 4, LV 89101 DND DND 1999 Money Orders, Packages, Furniture 7 The Basulto Group 702 -383-1182 5 100% Translation Services. Technical Writin g Services A. Hernandez 829 S. Sixth St., Ste. 4, LV 89101 DND DND 1995 9 GKG Builders Inc. 702 -367-4810 4 100% General Contractor Steven 0. Kwon 4525 W. Reno Ave ., Ste. A7, LV 89118 DND $4.3 million 1986 10 Chayra Communications 702 -658-3236 100% Native American-Owned Full-Service PR, Advertisin g and Sharon Chayra 4250 Valley Pin e, N. Las Vegas 89030 DND DND 1995 Marketing Firm Specializing in Healthcare Clientele 10 Marietta's Decorative Arts & Gifts 702 -259-2186 100% Silk Flower Arrangements and Custom Designs for Commercial Marietta Shadlaus 2408 Wind Jammer Wy., LV 89107 DND DND 1997 & Residential Jim Shadlaus 12 Stockdale & Crum 775-782-3678 100% Advertising and Marketing Suzann e J. Stockdale 1650 Lucerne St., Minden 89423 DND DND 1987 N/A Ramirez Lawn Care Inc. 702-458-3329 DND 100% DND Angel Ramirez 4893 Lana Dr., LV 89121 DND DND 1985 DND = Did not disclose DO ml S mi!I1] Note: The above information was supplied by representatives of the listed companies in response to faxed survey forms. Companies not appearing did not respond. To the best of our knowledge, the information is accurate as of press time. 8 K oF LIST 1 ' 1 1 While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and thoroughness, errors and omissions do occur. Send corrections or additions on company letterhead to TopRank Nevada Statewide Book of Lists, Research Dept., 2127 Paradise Rd ., LV, NV 89104. ~ At HCE's Website We're Attracting More Than Just Curious Mice ... We're attracting the building professionals be hind them. Industrial/Manufacturing, Hospitality, Public Works Architects, Engineers, Developers and C0ntractors looking for ~-...-- whatever your project, we have a design team to fit the highest quality HVAC, plumbing and electrical design your needs. Visit us online today. solutions are now just a click away. With more than 2500 projects completed and more U1an 15 years of experience in the fastest growing metropolitan area in the counu·y, we can help you solve your design problems. Find out more about our company and the ervices we can offer to you, and see some of our recent projects - without leaving your office or the 770 Pilot Rood, Suite I • Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 job site. Commercial, Medical, Educational, Technology, 702-269-1575 • Fax 702-269-157 4 • www.harrisengineers com June 2000 • Nevada Bu siness journal 51 TopRankiNevada STATEWIDE BOOK OF LI STS Master-Planned Communities Ranked by Total Number of Units at Site PRIMARY D EVELOPER(S) TOTAL UNITS ~ MASTER- PLANNED COMMUNITY PHONE ! ADDRESS WEBSITE I E-M AIL; LOCATION OF COMMUNITY %COMPLm Summerlin 702-791-4270 The Howard Hughes Corp. 22,000 •• • • • • • • • • • $80,000-$1 ,000,000+ 10000 W. Charleston Bl.. Ste. 200, LV 89135 [email protected]/summerlin.com Las Vegas 33% 1991 Anthem by Del Webb 702-914-4800 Del Webb Corp. 12,600 $127,500-$1 ,000,000 11500 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson 89012 delwebb.com Henderson 15% 1998 Double Diamond Ranch 775-B50-4200 Double Diamond Homes 3,200 $130,000-$200,000 BOOS. Meadows Pkwy., Ste. 100, Reno 89511 doublediamondhomes.com Reno 30% 1996 4 Desert Shores 702-254-1020 Hal Ober 3,100 $90,000-$1 ,500,000 2500 Regatta Dr. , LV 89128 desertshores.org Las Vegas 99% 1989 5 Green Valley Ranch 702-458-8855 American Nevada Corp. 2,800 $112,000-$750,000 901 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson 89014 DND Henderson 65% 1994 6 Wingfield Springs 775-626-6500 Loeb Enterprises LLC 2,500 $120,000-$1 ,000,000 7755 Spanish Springs Rd ., Sparks 89436 wingfieldsprings.com Sparks 50% 1996 7 Ventana Canyon 702-222-1410 The Developers of NV, LLC 1,741 $99,000-$191,000 7448 W. Sahara Ave., LV 89117 devofnev.com Henderson 63% 1996 8 Southfork 702-222-1410 The Developers of NV, LLC 1,362 $106,000-$250,000 7448 W. Sahara Ave ., LV 8911 7 devofnev.com Henderson 67% 1996 9 Rancho Alta Mira 702-362-6262 Dunmore Homes 1,354 $105,000-$150,000 2655 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. 200, LV 89146 DND Las Vegas 100% 1992 10 Section Seven 702-362-6262 Collins Bros. 1,270 DND 2655 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. 200, LV 89146 DND Las Vegas 100% DND 11 Los Prados 702-362-6262 DND 1,267 DND 2655 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. 200, LV 89146 DND Las Vegas 100% DND 12 Spanish Trail 702-362-9797 Spanish Trail Associates 1200 6767 W. Tropicana #100, LV 89105 immelda [email protected] Las Vegas 100% 13 South Shores 702-362-6262 DND 1,174 DND 2655 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. 200, LV 89146 DND Las Vegas 100% DND 14 Northshores 702-362-6262 DND 965 DND 2655 S. Rainbow Blvd ., Ste. 200, LV 89146 DND Las Vegas DND DND 15 MacDonald Ranch Country Club 702-458-0001 Rich MacDonald/ Foothills Partners 850 $135,000-$1 ,000,000+ 2920 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Ste. 212, Hdn 89014 DND Henderson 85 % 1998 16 Seven Hills 702 -45B-8855 Silver Canyon Partnership 780 $110,000- $1 ,000,000 901 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson 89014 DND Henderson 25% 1996 17 Emerald Valley 702-362-6262 Lewis Homes 691 DND 2655 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. 200, LV 89146 DND Henderson 100% 1995 18 Silverwood Ranch 702-362-6262 Pulte -D.R. Horton 622 DND 2655 S. Rainbow Blvd ., Ste. 200, LV 89146 DND N. Las Vegas 75% 1994 19 Palm Canyon 702-362-6262 Rhodes Homes 583 • DND 2655 S. Rain bow Blvd., Ste. 200, LV 89146 DND Henderson 100% 1994 20 Montreux 775-849-9444 Montreux Joint Venture 550-650 • $625,000-$1,750,000 16475 Bordeaux Drive, Reno 89511 [email protected] Reno DND 1996 21 Champion Village 702-896-1988 Champion Homes 504 • • • $129,000-$200,000 444 E. Warm Springs Rd., Ste. 120, LV 89119 DND Henderson 30% 1998 22 Spring Valley Ranch 702-873-3994 Chartered Development Corp. 467 • • • • $85,000-$260,000 6120 W. Tropicana Av., Ste. A16-229, LV 89103 charteredhomes.com Las Vegas 77% 1996 23 Pe bble Creek 702-362-6262 Kaufman & Broad 403 • DND 2655 S. Rain bow Blvd., Ste. 200, LV 89146 DND Henderson 98% 1993 - 24 Pebble Canyon 702-362-6262 Pacific Homes 365 • DND 2655 S. Rainbow Blvd ., Ste. 200, LV 89146 DND Henderson 100% DND 25 St. James's Village 775-849-9070 St. James's Village, Inc. 188 • • • $85,000-$559,000 4100Joy Lake Rd., Reno 89511 stjamesvillage.com Reno 42 % 1995 26 Job's Peak Ranch 775-782-5100 Cole Smith / Allen Fleming 122 $175,000-$780,000 PO Box 2410, Minden 89423 jpranch.com Minden 1% 1998 27 Claridge Pointe 775-677-1500 DHS Construction, Inc. 84 $109,000-$159,000 100 Platinum Poin te Way, Reno 89506 [email protected] Reno 83 % 1996 27 Foothills at MacDonald Ranch 702-362-6262 Sunridge at MacDonald Ranch 30 DND 2655 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. 200, LV 89146 DND Henderson 5% DND N/A Lake Las Vegas Resort 702-564-1600 Transcontinental Properties, Inc. DND • $400,000-$1 ,000,000+ 1600 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy., Henderson 8901 1 lakelasvegas.com Henderson DND DND N/A Silverado Ranch 702-362-6262 Astoria Homes DND • • DND 2655 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. 200, LV 89146 DND Henderson 0% DND N/A Sunridge at MacDonald Ranch 702-362-6262 DND DND • • • • • DND 2655 S. Rain bow Blvd., Ste. 200, LV 89146 DND Henderson DND DND DND = Did not disclose mlliSTS 'i"i'j' Note: The above information was supplied by representatives of the fisted companies in response to faxed survey forms . Companies not appearing did not respond. To the best of our knowledge, the information is accurate as of press time. BOOK OF L!J.!&!J.!J While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and thoroughness, errors and omissions do occur. Send corrections or additions on company letterhead to TopRank Nevada Statewide Book of lists, Research Dept., 2127 Paradise Rd ., LV, NV 89104. 52 Nevada Business Journal • June 2000 ationally ranked in Engineering News Record's "Top 500 Design Firms," G.C. Wallace provides a complete range of services Nrelated to civil engineering, including land planning, water and wastewater engineering, hydraulics, flood control analysis and design, traffic and transportation engineering, right-of-way engineering- as well as full service structural engineering, electrical engineering, land surveying, and construction administration. With a broad client base of various governmental agencies as well as private developers, G.C. Wallace has provided outstanding service to our clients in Southern Nevada since 1969. Our employees dedicate themselves to the timely delivery of professional service and engineering design. At G.C. Wallace, the key to our success is our ability to integrate multi-discipline teams into a cohesive unit combining their experience, knowledge, and expertise with a common goal-the success of our clients. G.C. WALLACE, INC. · Serving Southern Nevada Since 1969 1555 South Rainbow Boulevard • Las Vegas, NV 89146 (702) 804-2000 Fax: (702) 804-2299 www.gcwallace.com Hospitals Ranked by Licensed Beds HOSPITAL PHONE ~ ADDRESS LIC. BEDS HOSPITAL TYPE OCCUPAN CY ~ "' WEBSITE I E-MAIL STAFF DRS. EMPLOYEES '99 ADMITS SPECIAL SE RVICES Valley Hospital Medical Center 702-388-4000 415 For- Profit 64% 08/Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care, ER/Fiight for Life, 620 Shadow Ln., LV 891 06 1,300 1,150 18,943 The Cardiac Institute, The Geriatric Center for Behavioral Med•c~ne valleyhealthsystem.org 19~ Saint Mary's Health Network 775-770-3000 365 Non-Profit 82 % Ctrs. of Excellence in Cardiology/Cardiac Care, Family Health Svcs.- Gt ger" 235 W. 6th St., Reno 89520 400 1,935 DND Maternal/Child, Oncology, Orthopedics, 2 Outreach Clinics, Dental 1908 saintmarysreno.com Care for Youngsters, Non-Profit Hospice Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center 702-894-5549 238 For- Profit 76% Diabetes Treatment Ctr., Osteoporosis Ctr.. Pathways to Parent- 2075 E. Flamingo Rd., LV 89119 1,200 985 14,890 hood, Fast Track ER Program, Cardiac Rehab. Prog .• Senior Advan- John valleyhealthsystem.org tage Prog., Home Health 1971 4 Lake Mead Hospital 702 -649-7711 198 For-Profit 65 % NorthStar-Geropsych Program, Baby Your Baby Program Randall Hempl ng 1409 E. Lake Mead Blvd., NLV 89030 850 600 9,679 1960 tenethealth.com 5 loannis A. Lougaris VA Medical Center 775-328-1263 182 Federal 75% DND Gary R. Whitfield 1000 Locust St.. Reno 89520 50 660 2,900 1937 DND 6 Summerlin Hospital Medical Center 702-233-7000 166 For-Profit 68% The Birthplace Level II Nursery/NeonataiiCU, Pediatric Unit, J. Bruce Wiggins 657 Town Center Dr., LV 89134 1,000 600 8,872 All Private Patient Rms ., ICU /Coronary Care Units, The Cancer lnst. K.D. Justyn valleyhealthsystem.org of Nevada 1997 7 St. Rose Dominican Hospital 702-564-2622 143 Non-Profit DND Community Ed., Parish Nurse Prog., Cardiac Rehab, Maternal Child Rod A. Davis 102 E. Lake Mead Dr., Henderson 89015 691 961 33,519 Ctr., Diagnostic Lab 1947 DND 8 Mountain View Hospital 702-255-5065 120 For-Profit 93 % Medical, Surgical, Women's Center, Cardiology, Emergency Services Mark Howard 3100 N. Tenaya Way, LV 89128 1,168 6603 10,775 1996 MountainView-Hospital.com 9 West Hills Hospital 775-323 -0478 95 For-Profit 46% Adult/Child/Adolescent Mental Health/Chem. Dependency, Pam Broughton 1240 E. 9th St.. Reno 89520 10 195 1,353 Inpatient Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient for Adult/ Youth , 1981 [email protected] Intensive Outpatient for Adult Chem. Dependency 10 Montevista Hospital 702 -364-1111 80 For-Profit DND Emotional, Behavioral and Substance Abuse, Children's, Darryl Dubroca 5900 W. Rochelle Ave., LV 89103 185 DND Adolescents', Adults', Geriatrics Programs, Chemical Dependency 1985 DND Programs 11 Nevada Mental Health Institute• 775-688-2001 74 State- 70% Adult Psychiatric Care, Inpatient/Outpatient Svcs. David Rosin, MD 480 Galletti Way, Sparks 89431 6 Owned 1,330 1880 DND 200 12 Boulder City Hospital, Inc. 702-293 -4111 67 Non-Profit 83 % Fuii-Svc. Hosp.-Op. Rms ., ER , Outpatient Clinic, Lab, Kim Crandell 901 Adams Blvd ., Boulder City 89005 24 200 950 Radiology-CT. MRI, Nuclear Med ., Skilled Nursing Fac., Home 1931 DND Health Agency 12 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of LV 702-877 ·8898 67 For-Profit 98% General Rehab Svcs., Geriatric Evals, Oncology Rehab, Rick Knowland 1250 S. Valley View Blvd., LV 89102 200 1,200+ Brain Injury Unit 1993 healthsouth.com 14 HealthSouth Rehab. Hospital of Reno 775-348-5500 63 For-Profit DND Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury Unit, Lymphedema Richard Johns• 555 Gould St., Reno 89502 150 100 DND .Pro g., Functional Restoration Prog./Capacity Exams, Vestibular 1993 healthsouth.com Balance Prog. 15 Vencor Hospital- Las Vegas 702-871 -1418 52 For-Profit 85% Ventilator Weaning, Wound Care, IV Antibiotics, Low-Level Rehab. Dale Kirby 5110 W. Sahara Ave., LV 89102 260 117 DND Svcs., Dialysis, Telemetry 1993 DN D 16 Vitality Center 775-738-8004 41 Non-Profit 90% Comprehensive Chemical Dependency Treatment for Adults/Adoles- Dorothy B. 3740 Idaho St. . Elko 89801 50 418 cents, Outpatient Clinics in Six Counties 1971 DND 17 William Bee Ririe Hospital 775-289-3001 40 County 36% DND DND 1500 Ave. H, Ely 89301 4 94 544 1969 [email protected] 18 Incline Village Health Center 775-833 -4100 8 Non-Profit 11% 24-Hr. ER Svc., Outpatient Surgery Ctr. , Lab Svcs ., Radiology Svcs., Larry Lor 880 Alder,Ave. , Incline Village 89451 50 28 170** Sleep Disorder Ctr., Mammography, Ultrasound 1996 [email protected] N/A JHC Health Center 702-388-3500 0 Non-Profit DND Rehab. Svcs ., Pain Mgmt., Neuro Rehab., Health/Wellness, Cardiac Vera Sn 1001 Shadow Ln., LV 89106 5 90.5 DND Rehab. , Mobility Clinic, Occupational Rehab., Orthopedic Rehab ., 1978 jhchealthcenter.com Occupational Safety/Health N/A Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center 702 -731-8018 DND For-Profit DND Full Pediatric Hospital Svcs ., Organ Transplants, Rehab ., Sleep Disor- Mitch 3186 S. Maryland Pkwy., LV 89109 DND DND DND ders Ctr., State-of-the-Art Surgery Complex 1958 DND N/A University Medical Center 702-383-2000 DND Non-Profit DND Pediatrics ICU/Pediatrics, Neonatal Unit/Labor & Delivery, Trauma, Willi; 1800 W. Charleston Blvd., LV 89102 DND DND DND Burn Care, Rehab. 1931 umc-cares.org DND =Did not disclose BOOK ~LISTS mJ Note: The above information was supplied by representatives of the listed companies in response to faxed SUTvey forms. Companies not appearing did not respond . To the best of our knowledge, the information is ar OF I ' 1 1 While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and thoroughness, errors and omissions do occur. Send corrections or additions on company letterhead to TopRank Nevada Statewide Book of lists, Research Dept , 2127 Par< 54 'evada Business journal • June 2000 TopRankiNevada STATEWIDE BOOK OF LISTS Professional Associations Ranked by Total Nevada Members SENIOR NV EXEcunve "z PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIAnON PHONE MEMBERSHIP INDUSTRY(IES) ~ ADDRESS WEBSITE I E-MAIL ANNUAL DUES REPRESENTED DESCRIPTION HQ I YR. EST. IN NV Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce 775-737-3030 2,000 All DND Harry York P. O. Box 3499, Reno 89505 reno·sparkschamber.org $275 Renol1998 2 Builders Association of Northern Nevada 775-329·4611 830 Construction National Builders Trade Organization Robert G. Jones 1400 Wedekind , Reno 89512 www.thebuilder s.com $500 Reno/ 1956 3 Clark County Assoc. of School Admin. 702-796-9602 804 Education Professional Education Association for Administrators Allin Chandler 4055 S. Spencer, #230 Las Vegas 891 19 DND $420 Las Vegas/1 972 4 Casino Management Organization 702-895·9133 550 Gaming Professional International Trade Association for the Gaming Indu s- Anthony Cabot 4335 S. Industrial Rd ., Las Vegas 89103 www.cmaweb.org $100 try offering education and networking opportunities Las Vegas/ 1994 Nevada Apartment Association 702-547-3550 500 Multi-Housing Assn .~ rov idin g services to and on the behalf of its members that David Bauman P. O. Box 97975, Las Vegas 89193 DND Varies Industry are a iliated with the multi-housing industry in the state of NV Las Vegas/DND 6 Nevada Assoc. Of Land Surveyors . 702-798-4336 450 NV Surveyors NV Assn . of Land Surveyors and Affiliated Pros within the Brett K. Jefferson , PLS P.O. Box 95726, Las Vegas 89193 nv-landsurveyors.org Varies and Affiliates industry in the state of NV Las Vegas/ 1972 6 Working in Communicaitons 702·976-2756 450 Comminications Provide networking forum, educational, employment & fund raising Deanne Sheehan 1350 E. Flamingo #538, Las Vegas 891 19 www.wicworks.org $50 Las Vegas/ 1983 8 Nevada Association of Employers 775-329·4241 365 Employers Non-Profit Trade Association speciali zing in providing human re· James V. Nelson 487 Casarea Dr., Reno 89502 www.nae-online .org DND sources & labor relations to our Members Reno/ 1936 9 National Assn . of Industrial & Office Properties 360 NV Industrial & Organization that provides services to and on the behalf of its Richard D. Smith Southern Nevada ChtP.ter 702 -798-7194 Varies Office Prope r· members within the state of NV Las Vegas/DND P.O. Box 96694, Las egas 891 93 www.naiop.org ties Industry 10 Nevada Professional Facility Managers Assn . 702·798-5156 150 Facility Mgrs. Association p rovidi n ~ services to and on the behalf of professional Pete Koerner P.O. Box 97993 , Las Vegas '89193 DND Varies and Affiliates facility managers an affiliated professionals in NV Las Vegas/1991 10 Southern Nevada Assoc. of Land Surveyors 702-798-4336 150 So. NV Surveyors Chapter Assn. which represents and provides support, info and Robert Mercado, PLS P.O. Box 95726, Las Vegas 89193 nv-landsurveyors. org Varies and Affiliates networking to Southern NV land surveyors Las Vegas/1973 12 Southern Nevada CCIM Chapter 702-798·5156 120 Commercial Chapter Assn . which provides services to and on the behalf of Philie L. Robbins, CCIM P.O. Box 97653 , Las Vegas 89193 www.snvccim.com $100·$200 Real Estate certified commercial investment managers Las egas/ 1989 12 ULI District Counci l of Las Vegas 702·798·5156 120 Land Use Prof. DND Daniel C. Van Epp P.O. Box 95194, Las Vegas 89193 www.uli.com Varies & Policy Makers Las Vegas/1998 14 Nevada Assoc. of Mortgage Brokers 702·798·5156 90 Mortgage Assn. providing services to and on the behalf of ~rofessional Leo Davenport P.O. Box 97682 , Las Vegas 89193 www. nvamb.org Varies Brokers mortgage brokers and affiliated professionals wit in the industry Las Vegas/1993 15 Northern Nevada CCIM Chac,ter 775-823 -4670 75 Commercial Promotes professional standards and education for commercial Tim Ruffin, CCIM P.O. Box 70969, Las Vegas 8 570-0969 [email protected] $80 Real Estate real estate brokers Chicago, IL/1975 16 Nevada Telecommunications Association 775·827 ·0191 62 Telecommu- Non-profit assn. as s istin~ in regulatory and legislative advocacy with Karen Pearl PO Box 70670, Reno 89570-0670 [email protected] Varies nications trade organization provi ing cohesion for the telefonic industry. Reno/ 1958 17 Associated General Contractors 702-796-9986 11 Construction Provides Service to the construction indust?e, users and the gublic. Steve Holloway 4052 5. Industrial Rd ., Las Vegas 89103 www.agciv.com DND The AGC exemplify ski ll, integrity, and pro essional responsi ility Las Vegas/1 932 N/A Nevada Chapter AGC 775·329·6116 DND Construction Construction Trade Organization John Madole PO Box 7578, Reno 89510·7578 www.nevadagc.org $500-$3,945 Alexandria, VA/1939 DND ; Did not disclose m:ILISTS Pif.Wi'i' Note: The above information was supplied by representatives of the listed co mpanies in response to faxed su rvey forms. Compan ies not appearing did not respond. To the best of our knowledge, the inform ation is accurate as of press ti me. BOOK OF ~ Wh ile every effort is made to ensure accuracy and thoroughness, errors and omissions do occur. Send corrections or addi tions on company letterhead to TopRank Nevada Statewide Book of lists, Research Dept., 2127 Paradise Rd ., LV, NV 89104. Communications Technology I I I I ... the company that cares June 2000 • Nevada Business Journal 55 TopRankiNevada STATEWIDE BOOK OF LISTS Internet Service Providers Listed in Alphabetical Order USER~TO· MOOEM INTERNET PROVIDER PHONE llAno SeNIOR NV Exec ADDRESS BASK 5ERVKE BACKBONE WEBSITE I E-MAIL RAn (PE R Mo.) PROVIDER SERVICES YEAR EST. IN NV @Wizard.com 702-317-2001 8to 1 Epoch/ Web Hosting, Database Integ., E-commerce, Custom Domain Reg./ Hosting, George Jacobs 2001 S. Jones Blvd ., Ste. K, LV 89146 19.95 UUNet USENET Newsgrps., Web-based E-mail, Co-location, Secure Server, Mac Sup 1994 wizard.com/[email protected] port, Spanish Tech./Cust. 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Virginia St., Ste. 450, Reno 89501 775-326-5000 12.95 •••• • • Server, Web-based E-mail, Co-location, Secure Server, Mac Support 1994 Las Vegas 702-431-7200 [email protected] Quik Internet 775-686-6200 7 to 1 Sprint/BBN Web Hosting/Des. , E-commerce, Custom Domain Reg./Hosting, USENET DND 715 Jones St. , Reno 89503 19.95 Planet/MCI • • • • • Newsgroups, Game Server, Co-location, Secure Server 1997 [email protected] RMC Internet Services 702-252 -8845 9to1 Sprint, Ell Web Hosting/Des., Graphic Des., Database Integ., E-commerce, Custom Do- Mark Molina 2611 Lindell Rd ., Ste. 105, LV 89103 14.95 • • • • • • • main Reg./Hosting, USENET Newsgroups, Chat Server, Co-location, Secure 1997 rmci.net/[email protected] Server, 24-Hr. Tech Support, Mac Support Sierra Internet Services Inc. 702-450-6601 7 to 1 Sprintlink Web Hosting/Des., Database Integ., USENET Newsgroups, Co-location, Web Jim Nelson 3514 E. 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Send corrections or additions on company letterhead to TopRank Nevada Statewide Book of lists, Research Dept., 2127 Paradise Rd., LV, NV 89104. 56 Nevada Business journal • June 2000 NEVADA BRIEFS Leave a Legacy campaign underway he Nevada Planned Giving Roundtable, Ta council of the National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG), recently launched a community-wide campaign designed to encourage more people to include a gift to Youth correctional center opens charity in their estate plan. Promoters of the campaign designated June, 2000 as he Summit View Youth Correctional center, the state's first secure juvenile facility, re Leave a Legacy month in Nevada. While Tcently opened. The 96-bed facility is located just outside the city limits of Las Vegas approximately 70 percent of households and will house young men from all areas of the state. The facility, constructed at a cost of contribute annually to charity, less than 6 approximately $14 million, will be operated by Youth Services International (YSI). The percent plan a charitable bequest. The center will provide post-adjudication services for juvenile offenders. YSI will offer a com group has formed a public awareness prehensive array of educational and vocational services and programs, including educa speakers bureau. Groups interested in hav tional assessment and work skills programs. ing a Leave a Legacy representative speak to their members can call 702-892-9734. and which airlines would be allowed to fourth scheduled to open in July at Northern Trust Bank opens provide the service. The decision to grant Flamingo and Decatur. The new locations in Las Vegas Southern Nevada eight of the thirty avail are in the Fashion Show Mall, Caesars able flights was made by U.S. Secretary of Forum and at Eastern at Serene. The val orthern Trust Bank, FSB, a wholly Transportation Rodney Slater under lob ley currently has 18 Jitters locations with Nowned subsidiary of Northern Trust bying pressure from members of the more units scheduled to open this year. Corporation, recently opened a trust rep Nevada Congressional delegation. Under resentative office in Las Vegas, the com the decision, the locally-based National NCED awards tax abatements pany's first location in Nevada. Operating Airlines will fly five additional routes and and deferrals under the name of Northern Trust-Las America West Airlines will gain three Vegas, the office initially will be a trust extra flights between the two cities. he Nevada Commission on Economic and investment sales office. Northern will TDevelopment (NCED) has selected seek necessary regulatory approvals to Businesses provided daily iSwag.com for participation in incentive make the Las Vegas office an expanded Internet access to paid checks programs to help alleviate heavy upfront full-service trust and investment branch costs associated with growing and ex office. The new facility is located in Sum .S. Bank Image Check Web, in Inter panding companies. The programs in merlin City Center West on West Lake Unet-based check image retrieval service clude the business activity tax abatement, Mead Boulevard. was recently made available to businesses. the sales and use tax abatement and the Used with the Internet and a standard sales and use tax deferral. Companies Berkley helps win new browser, U.S. Bank Image Check Web must meet a number of criteria in order to McCarran flights provides access to check images the day be considered for tax abatements and de after checks are paid, allowing businesses ferrals. Criteria include meeting strict ongres woman Shelley Berkley re to verify paid checks and detect fraud. wage requirements as well as creating a Ccently announced the addition of eight minimum of 75 new full-time jobs or new daily flights between McCarran Air Jitters expands making a capital investment of at least port and Chicago's O' Hare International. $ 1 million. iSwag.com, an e-comerce ap The announcement followed a year of an as Vegas-based Jitters Gourmet Coffee plication service provider with offices in ticipation over which cities would be L& Cafe announced the opening of three Las Vegas, San Jose and New York, met granted the additional flights to Chicago, new locations in Southern Nevada with a all the requirements. • june 2000 • Nevada Business journal 57 BUSINESS INDICATORS LATEST PREVIOUS YEAR YEARLY DATE PERIOD PERIOD AGO %CHG UNEMPLOYMENT ANALYSIS ········ Nevada% 04/oo 3.8 3.6 4·5 - 15.56 ith wind under our wings, the Nevada economy continues to expand, riding Las Vegas MSA 04/oo 3.8 3.6 4·3 -11.63 Wthe uplift of a strong national economy. Reno MSA 04/oo 2.9 2.9 With inflation-adjusted GDP having grown over U.S. %(SEASO NAllYAD JUSTED) 05/oo 4.1 3·9 4·2 -2.38 4 percent per year for more than three years, Nevadans have reaped the benefits of the na RETAIL ACTIVITY tion's prosperity, as most readily revealed by Nevada Taxable Sales ($THousAND) 03/00 2,695.846 2,255.859 2,630,085 2.50 the employment data. With some of the tight est labor markets in years, the latest numbers Clark County 03/oo 1,937,184 1,648.329 1,894.742 2.24 reveal unemployment rates at less than 4 per Washoe County 03/oo 448,069 355.991 415 ,965 7·72 cent. As of April 2000, the state's unemploy U.S. Retail Sales ($ MI LliON) 04/00 268,065 268,550 244.351 9·70 ment rate was 3.8 percent, with Las Vegas at 3.8 percent and Reno at 2.9 percent. GROSS GAMING REVENUE The generally favorable conditions, howev Nevada($) 04/oo 785,680,666 836,453,390 689,401,582 13.97 er, have created some concerns for the fu Clark County ture. In particular, low unemployment points 552,283.538 13·33 to the possibility of future inflation. So far, Washoe County price increases have been fairly limited, with petroleum prices the most noteworthy excep CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY tion. Generally, price increases, as measured Las Vegas Area Permits by the consumer price index (CPI) have re New Residences lQOO 5.391 4.395 5,205 3·57 mained in the 2 percent range. For April, how New Commercial lQOO 262 216 263 -0.38 ever, the annualized rate of increase in this frequently watched indicator pushed through Reno Area Permits the 3 percent level, rising to 3.1 percent for New Residences lQOO 630 853 666 - 5·41 April 2000. This is the first monthly increase u.s. in the CPI in excess of 3 percent since March Housing Starts (THousAND) 04/00 1,663 1,618 1,561 6.53 1997. As such, the Fed and other policy Total Construction ($ MilliON) 04/00 757.259 761,738 704,582 7-48 watchers have expressed a certain amount of concern about recent economic conditions. Since late 1999, the Federal Reserve (Fed) HOUSING SALES has been nudging short-term rates (the feder U.S. Home Sales (THOU SAND) 930 - 2.26 al funds and the Fed discount rate) upward. The Fed's purpose is to influence market bor TRANSPORTATION rowing rates higher, and thereby slow aggre Total Passengers (3J gate spending activity. Recent indicators con McCarran Int. Airport, LV lQOO 8,776.490 8,530,838 7.996,096 9·76 firm that market forces have followed the -6.02 anticipated slowing efforts desired by the Fed. Reno/Tahoe Int. Airport lQOO 1,493.186 1,377,189 1,588,895 Nevada's tourism sector, having recently State Taxable Gasoline Sales (GALs) 03/oo 78.339.679 71,140,243 77.752,574 0.76 completed a period of significant expansion (which at times caused concerns about mar POPULATION ESTIMATES ket oversaturation), enjoyed increases in vis Nevada 07/99 1,855,790 6.03' itor volume and spending. Gaming revenue Clark County 07/99 1,343.540 1,255.200 posted double-digit growth for April 2000. Washoe County Though few believe these figures represent a 07/99 311,350 long-term trend, April's glowing numbers have rekindled optimism for the future and NATIONAL ECONOMY faith in past expansion decisions. Consumer Price Index <4l 04/00 171.2 171.1 166.2 3.01 Generally speaking, most believe the Fed Money Supply-M1 ($ BI LliON) 04/00 1,116.2 1,112.1 1,107.2 0.81 will continue to follow a policy of slowing the Prime Rate % 05/00 9·24 9.00 7·75 19.23 rate of economic expansion in hopes of su's Three -Month U.S. T·Bill % 31.26 taining growth. Should cond itions evolve as 05 /oo 5·92 5·67 4·51 expe cted, then continued U.S. expansion and Gross Dom estic Produ ct($ BILliON) l QOO 9.697·6 9. 507·9 9.072· 7 6.89 steady overseas economic recovery bode well NOTES: (3) enplaned/deplaned passengers; (4) all urban consumers; 1982-84=100 for the Silver State for the last half of 2 000. SOURCES: Nevada Department of Taxation; Nevada Employment Security Department; UNLV, Center for Business and R. 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