From Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to overnight advances in contactless transactions, 2020 has been an interesting and challenging year for bankers. Now, as they try to navigate changing customer and business needs, bankers are pivoting their services and interactions to reflect those changes. Recently, banking executives met in a virtual roundtable to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
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Industry FocusSports
Nevada’s sports industry has received a major boost in the past few years with the addition of major sports teams like the Vegas Golden Knights and Raider’s football team. Unfortunately, that momentum came to an abrupt halt with the start of COVID-19 restrictions that effectively halted live sport events across the nation. As Nevada teams learn to navigate keeping attendees … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusMining
One of the first industries in Nevada, mining, has a rich history in the Silver State. Today, the industry is a far cry from the days of pickaxes and is one of the most high-tech fields in the world. Even so, mining is often misunderstood in Nevada by those not in the industry. Recently, mining executives came together for a virtual roundtable, hosted by Nevada Business … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusCPAs
Accountants are among the most respected professionals in Nevada for their expertise and steady guidance. As businesses face turbulent times, this industry is working hard to stay on top of changing tax laws and implications for businesses with some of the new grants and loans available. Recently, CPA executives from across the state came together for a virtual … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusArts & Culture
An industry that depends upon having an audience, arts and culture organizations have been hit particularly hard by the community effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, those in this industry are known for their creativity and are already finding ways to adapt and continue to serve Nevadans. Recently, arts and culture executives came together for a virtual roundtable … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusBrokers
As Nevada businesses work to adjust to a rapidly changed world, executives in commercial brokerage see a multitude of changes to their industry. From tenant and landlord to bankers, brokers are involved in nearly every aspect of the commercial real estate industry and are working to advise their clients moving forward in a post-COVID world. Recently, brokerage executives … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusHuman Resources
Human resources is an industry that is constantly evolving. From workforce shortages to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, this industry must be ready to switch gears at a moment’s notice. This meeting of Nevada human resource executives occured prior to the widespread effects of the coronavirus. The executives met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusTransportation
Nevada’s transportation industry has come a long way in the past several years. However, industry leaders are still challenged with meeting the needs of increased populations and moving people and products more efficiently. Recently, executives representing transportation in Nevada met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss industry challenges. Connie … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusBuilders & Developers
Over the past decade, builders and developers in Nevada have seen a host of changes and have had to adapt to a difficult and quickly changing economic landscape. Leaders in this industry recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the future of building and development in Nevada. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusHealthcare
Nevada’s healthcare system has seen a multitude of challenges in recent years including access to care, quality concerns, and doctor burnout, among others. Leaders in healthcare are working hard to address a multitude of issues within the industry. Recently, some of the state’s most prominent leaders met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss those challenges … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusAttorneys
Representing Nevadans in everything from property disputes to succession planning, attorneys are at the center of major deals throughout the state. They play an integral part of any successful business and, like many others, their industry has undergone changes in recent years. Recently, leaders in the legal industry met at the Las Vegas offices of City National … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusEducation
Education in Nevada has historically been the target of negative attention for low rankings and poor metrics. As education leaders work to improve the outcomes for students at every level, they’re expecting a ripple effect into the economy, workforce and community. Recently, some of those leaders met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss what has been done … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusBankers
One industry that is consistently at the forefront of any economic discussion is banking. From financing issues to community giving, bankers are involved in the Silver State at a micro level. Recently, executives representing this industry met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss everything from regulations to education. Connie Brennan, publisher and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusProperty Mangement
No industry is more involved in the daily running of a building than property management. From dealing with a homeless population to municipalities and tenant renewals, property managers are experts at handling a variety of issues that can arise. Recently, industry leaders met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss commercial real estate and the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusPublic Servants
Public servants at state and local government are committed to improving Nevada for both individuals and the businesses they run. From listening to constituents to working through complex issues, seasoned public servants are at the core of change in the Silver State. Recently, public leaders met at the Reno offices of City National Bank to discuss the state of the state and the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusEconomic Development
The economy is constantly changing and, there are many factors at play when it comes to determining economic health. Thankfully, according to economic development leaders, Nevada is in a position to create positive outcomes. Recently, executives representing economic development in the Silver State met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss Nevada’s future. … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusSubcontractors
Now more than ever, education and legislation play a big part in shaping the future of subcontracting. While material costs have remained somewhat steady in recent years, subcontracting, like many Nevada industries, is facing a labor crisis. Recently, executives representing Nevada subcontractors met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss their industry and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusMarketing
Those in marketing know, better than most, that change is inevitable. They track those changes and stay ahead of them to the benefit of their clients. As their industry undergoes changes, marketers adapt and revise their strategies in order to thrive. Recently, executives representing marketing in Nevada met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the industry … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusPhilanthropy
In recent years, the economy has been slowly but surely improving. As a result, many industries have been growing stronger and seeing benefits. When it comes to non-profit organizations, however, the improving economy may be introducing new challenges and reinforcing existing ones. Despite this, these organizations are hopeful about the future. Recently, executives representing … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusHuman Resources
In Nevada’s current, more prosperous economy, human resources (HR) and staffing agencies have been hard at work, trying to fill workforce gaps on both ends of the state. Recently, executives representing this busy industry met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss workforce in Nevada and the solutions they see to the shortages. Tarah … [Read more...] about Industry Focus