The business aspect of the nonprofit industry is one that is often overlooked. Sometimes thought of as only a community of “do gooders”, it’s easy to forget that, behind the heart, there is a backbone of business professionals who grapple with the same struggles as other businesses. Recently, nonprofit executives met to discuss the challenges their industry faces and solutions … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
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Industry FocusBankers
From the early, uncertain times of the pandemic to the hectic days of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), Nevada bankers have seen massive shifts in the market and in their industry over the past few years. These shifts have made bankers agile and adaptable to their client’s needs. Recently, bankers met in a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank to discuss their industry … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusBusiness Insurance
It’s no risk to say business insurance is a complicated industry. And those in the industry are going through some of the same issues as their counterparts in other fields, including staffing shortages and lingering COVID-related problems. Regardless, executives, who recently met in a hybrid online and in-person roundtable to discuss these issues, are optimistic about what’s to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry Focus: EmploymentJune 2022
Two years into the pandemic and employment in Nevada has become highly competitive as the state faces an all-time low participation rate in the labor force. The industry now looks to improve prospects by bridging the gap between employers and employees through targeted training programs and tapping into new candidate pools. Recently, executives from the employment industry met … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Employment
Industry FocusProperty Management
Many industries are facing significant changes due to the shifts in how professionals work after COVID. On the forefront of many of those changes is property management as they are responsible for maintaining the workplaces of Nevadans. Recently, leaders in property management met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss the challenges their industry … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusCommercial Brokers
Two years into the pandemic, the commercial real estate (CRE) industry has undergone several changes and leaders in the field are learning that flexibility is key. Although, each submarket was affected differently by COVID the outlook from leaders is positive. Recently, executives representing CRE in Nevada met virtually in a roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusBuilders & Developers
As most industries recover from the impacts of the COVID pandemic, builders and developers are still facing challenges with the supply chain, workforce issues and market uncertainty. In spite of those challenges, industry leaders are forging ahead in shaping Nevada’s skylines. Recently, builders and developers met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusMining
Most Nevadans might be surprised to learn that mining still accounts for a significant portion of the state’s economy. In that regard, Nevada miners have been working to educate the state-at-large regarding their industry and the advancements therein. Executives from mining organizations throughout the state recently met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
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
Industry FocusAttorneys
Nevada’s legal industry had a banner year as they helped clients navigate the challenges of COVID. Even so, attorneys struggled through a changed work environment and court system. Leaders from this industry recently met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss Nevada’s legal field and what the future holds. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusCPAs
Frequently named as the most trusted profession by business owners, leaders in the certified public accountant (CPA) industry have had their work cut out for them in 2021. From navigating complex issues arising from the COVID pandemic to dealing with ever-changing rules from the Federal government, CPAs are working to remain flexible and available for their clients. … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusEducation
Education in Nevada has long been plagued by lower-than-average graduation rates and test scores. The coronavirus pandemic has only added to the state’s education woes. Leaders in education have the difficult task of improving rankings while creatively overcoming issues brought to the forefront by the pandemic. Recently these leaders met in a virtual roundtable, hosted by City … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusBankers
As the pandemic took its toll on businesses throughout Nevada, bankers were called upon to implement the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a loan program intended to provide American small businesses with cash flow. They did so efficiently while also overcoming new challenges to banking arising from a myriad of sources. Recently, bankers met in a virtual roundtable, hosted by … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusGovernment
From red tape to oversight committees, government agencies often have more challenges than private enterprise when trying to improve or change processes. They are working with taxpayer dollars and fiscal responsibility is an imperative. Recently, executives from government agencies in Nevada met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss their … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusResidential Brokers
Nevada’s housing market has seen a boom in the past year as sellers receive multiple bids above asking price and buyers scramble to find homes within their budget. Caught in the middle are residential brokers who had to find new ways to show homes in the pandemic and help their customers navigate the hectic marketplace. Recently, residential brokers met in a virtual roundtable, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusSubcontractors
What happens in Nevada’s commercial development industry usually filters down to commercial subcontractors. And there has been a multitude of headaches for subcontractors in the last year and a half with supply inflation and labor shortages. Executives from this industry recently met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss what comes next for … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusEconomic Development
The importance of a diversified economy has never been clearer than in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. Economic development agencies have an important role to play in bringing companies to Nevada and helping create that diversification. Recently, executives representing this industry met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss these vital … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusCommercial Brokers
The past year of pandemic related hurdles has presented unique challenges for commercial real estate (CRE) professionals. Each submarket was affected differently by COVID and the market shifted to reflect those changes. Recently, executives representing commercial real estate in Nevada met virtually in a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank to discuss the changes to the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusBuilders & Developers
Like many other industries, builders and developers have been dealing with a multitude of COVID-related issues, from supply chain disruptions to market uncertainty. Building and development leaders have been challenged with remaining flexible on projects and adapting where possible. Recently, leaders in these industries met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusEmployment
Nevada’s employment landscape has been a roller coaster over the past decade. Dipping during the recession, employment saw a resurgence a few years ago only to experience new lows during the pandemic. Today the industry is dealing with retraining a workforce for the future and fraudulent unemployment claims, among other issues. Recently, executives from the employment industry … [Read more...] about Industry Focus