Posting Date: 05/09/2013

WEST JORDAN, Utah–Buying a home just got easier as Mountain America Credit Union’s electronic mortgage process now allows prospective homebuyers to apply for their mortgages online, uploading all key application documents such as pay stubs and tax information via their own computers. Then at loan closing time, they can view and sign closing documents electronically from home using Mountain America’s Quick CloseSM. [Read more]

Posting Date: 04/12/2013

By Joy Bruneau and Barbara Ellestad

March was a busy month for the restaurant health inspectors in Mesquite as 20 food outlets were checked for cleanliness and compliance with regulations.

It's not unusual for a brand new restaurant to have difficulties complying with the myriad of rules when it first opens. Such was the case with the new Panda Kitchen located in the Smith's shopping center. [Read more]

Posting Date: 04/11/2013

MEMBERS MAY PARTICIPATE IN PERSON OR FOR THE FIRST TIME VIA TWITTER

RIVERDALE, Utah--America First Credit Union is pleased to announce its 74th Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. at the David S. Eccles Conference Center, 2415 Washington Boulevard in Ogden, Utah. An election will be held for incumbents on the Board of Directors.  [Read more]

Posting Date: 04/09/2013

SBA 504 LOANS AVAILABLE FOR AS LOW AS 3.49 PERCEN

LAS VEGAS — As a leader in Nevada’s Small Business Administration (SBA) lending, Nevada State Bank is rolling out new options for small businesses. Allowing for customization based on an individual’s business situation, Nevada State Bank is offering SBA 504 real estate loans for as low as 3.49 percent. SBA 504 loans give small businesses the opportunity to acquire a new building or expand and/or improve their current location. [Read more]

Posting Date: 03/29/2013

"There is huge potential and a lot of opportunity here," is how Gaye Stockman described her first impression of Mesquite. She is the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Mesquite Regional Business, Inc. (MRBI), the public-private organization charged with economic development (ED) for the area. She recently sat down with the Mesquite Citizen Journal for an interview.

"I hear people say it's so bad. But there is so much good that we should focus on. The City has put in some great infrastructure that will be wonderful to market to outside businesses looking to come to Mesquite," she said.

She described a jaunt Aaron Baker, the City's Interim Economic Development Director, took her on when she visited Mesquite prior to accepting her position. "He took me up on Flat Top Mesa where you can look out over the whole city. It was amazing. You could see all the pieces and all the potential in one view." [Read more]

Posting Date: 03/26/2013

Continuing a trend that started a few months ago, the valuation of February building permits issued by Mesquite City Hall more than doubled in valuation from a year ago. The number of permits only increased by seven from February 2012, moving up to 37 for the month. However, the dollar value of the permits increased from just over one million dollars to $2.335 million in February.  [Read more]

Posting Date: 03/26/2013

Last week, Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance President and CEO Tom Skancke toured Mesquite and liked what he saw. The City of Mesquite and the Mesquite Regional Business, Inc. (MBR) organized the tour to provide Skancke a familiarity with the opportunities available for future business development in Southern Nevada. The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance is the former Nevada Development Authority. [Read more]

Posting Date: 03/23/2013

MRBI CREDITED WITH HELPING BRING IN POPULAR GARDENING CENTER

Star Nursery and the Board Members of Mesquite Regional Business, Inc. are pleased to announce the opening a new Star Nursery store in Mesquite at 549 Commerce Circle in the Mesquite Technology and Commerce Center. In addition, Star Nursery is purchasing 15 acres at the top of Cyrus McCormick Drive for warehouse use. [Read more]

Posting Date: 03/14/2013

Larson, CPAs is proud to announce Scott Morrison and Scott Rogers as two new shareholders in the firm. Both are partners in the tax division and have proven their leadership skills and client service during their years with Larson.  [Read more]

Posting Date: 03/07/2013

“Without Al Litman, we would be out of business,” said Danielle Atkinson, owner of Danielle's Chocolates. “I was at the end of my rope over inspections by the health department and was ready to pull up stakes and move our business to Southern Utah.”

The latest problem for this business owner began on Jan 11, when an electrical fire started in the roof of a vacant business adjoining hers in the strip mall on W. Pioneer Boulevard. Although the fire didn't spread fully into her business, it did scorch the walls and ceiling and closed the business down for two months while repairs were made. That's when the problems began.

In order to re-open, the business needed an inspection by the health district. “We have been in business for 32 years, 24 of them in Clark County and dealing with the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) has never been easy during that entire time,” said Atkinson.  [Read more]