Denmark to Work with Nevada on Renewable Energy Governor Joe Lombardo has signed a Declaration of Understanding with Denmark’s ambassador to the United States, Jesper Møller Sørensen, to explore opportunities to work more closely on renewable energy projects. One of the first collaborations will target the establishment of a renewable energy powered industrial park in Lincoln … [Read more...] about Around the State
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Nevada Small Business Development Center Seeks Participation in Anonymous Survey
July 27, 2022 Input needed from Nevada’s small businesses Nevada Small Business Development Center seeks participation in anonymous survey RENO, Nev. — Nevada small businesses are encouraged to participate in a confidential survey this summer conducted by the Nevada Small Business Development Center in the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business and the … [Read more...] about Nevada Small Business Development Center Seeks Participation in Anonymous Survey
Industry FocusHealthcare
Healthcare in Nevada has seen significant challenges, especially in the past two years. COVID has brought about unprecedented change and hardship for this industry, from patient care to workforce issues. Recently, leaders in healthcare met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss the industry and its future. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Healthcare Heroes2021
Corporate Sponsor It means the world to us to provide care to the communities where we live and work. At Southwest Medical, part of Optum Care, it’s something we have been doing for nearly 50 years. Across each passing decade, the health and well-being of our patients, our community and our team members continues to be our top priority. We want to see patients stay … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes
Industry FocusEducation
Education in Nevada right now is going through a trial by fire as teachers and administrators try to find the best way to continue teaching amidst a pandemic. From distance learning to increased gaps in student needs, 2020 has been a challenging year for educators. Recently, leaders in education met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss their … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Family Owned Businesses 2020
Nevada State Bank is proud to join Nevada Business Magazine in celebrating the accomplishments of the 2020 Family Owned Business award finalists. Although each family business is unique, successful companies share qualities like perseverance, ingenuity, teamwork and community service – qualities exemplified by the businesses featured this year. This year will long be … [Read more...] about Family Owned Businesses 2020
Around the StateDecember 2019
UNLV School of Medicine Achieves Accreditation Milestone The UNLV School of Medicine (SOM) has been granted provisional accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The school is on track for full accreditation by 2021 or 2022. The LCME is the accrediting body for schools of medicine in the US and Canada. The school earned preliminary accreditation in … [Read more...] about Around the State
Technology’s RoleIn Nevada’s Economy
A diverse economy is stronger than one based on only one or two industries. Traditionally, Nevada’s economic foundations have depended on mining and travel, tourism and hospitality. When the last recession hit even the hospitality industry, a serious move to diversify the economy began. “The biggest impetus that started everyone down the path of the new innovations and … [Read more...] about Technology’s Role
Ready to WorkNevada Industry Excellence and an Opportunity-Driven Workforce
Education, collaboration and an educated workforce together describe the system of agencies and organizations working to build a pipeline from educated workers to the employers representing high demand jobs in Nevada. One such agency is Nevada Industry Excellence (NVIE). The industrial outreach program of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), NVIE is administered by … [Read more...] about Ready to Work
Thirteenth Annual Healthcare Heroes
LEGACY The first and longest running program of its kind in Nevada, Healthcare Heroes was born in 2006 with 10 categories and a seemingly endless supply of nominees. Since the beginning, Healthcare Heroes has been a catalyst to help grow healthcare in the Silver State. Taking the idea of contributing to healthcare a step further, the Healthcare Heroes scholarship … [Read more...] about Thirteenth Annual Healthcare Heroes
Around the State: August 2018
First UNLV Innovation Building Breaks Ground Gardner Company, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the UNLV Research Foundation has begun construction on the first building of the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. Part of a 122-acre, master planned campus, this first building will be four-stories and 110,000 square feet. This research, technology and … [Read more...] about Around the State: August 2018
Higher Learning: Education in Nevada
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is in the process of becoming a true system as Nevada’s educational climate shifts to meet the needs of Nevada citizens and businesses. Those needs are creating a change from individual institutions working alone to meet those needs to a system of institutions working together. “There’s quite a bit that’s new in higher education,” … [Read more...] about Higher Learning: Education in Nevada
Nevada’s Economic Outlook: 2018 Blue Skies Ahead
It’s been a decade since the great recession hit Nevada. As we start the new year of 2018, the state’s economy overall remains in recovery mode, with the majority of related metrics remaining below their peaks in 2006 and 2007. Looking forward, we can expect continued steady, incremental growth of the economy in the Silver State at both regional ends, experts said, which is … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Economic Outlook: 2018 Blue Skies Ahead
Industry Focus: Education
Improving education in the Silver State has long been a priority for Nevadans. Recently, leaders in education met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss opportunities on the horizon to elevate Nevada’s education rankings. Connie Brennan, CEO, and publisher of Nevada Business Magazine served as moderator for the event. These monthly meetings are designed to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
The Silver State & So Much More: Mining in Nevada
Nevada has been known as “The Silver State” since it entered the Union in 1864, but these days, it’s equally famous for gold, lithium, molybdenum and a host of other minerals. Nevada has 119 mines, located in every county except Douglas, and even has six producing oil fields. Mining represents a vital component of the state’s economy. Its total economic output in 2015 … [Read more...] about The Silver State & So Much More: Mining in Nevada