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
Healthcare Heroes2020
Corporate Sponsor Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, was founded in Las Vegas in 1972 and is Nevada’s largest multispecialty medical group. For nearly 50 years, it has provided experienced, compassionate, innovative and high-quality care to patients throughout southern Nevada. A healthcare provider that has been around that long knows that a community’s … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes
2020 Women to Watch
Outstanding in their fields, Women to Watch are leaders, influencers, business owners, executives and mentors. They are women that others look up to and respect for their history of success and perseverance. The 2020 class of Women to Watch personifies those characteristics. They’ve been through the ups and downs of Nevada’s economic landscape and through it alll have shown … [Read more...] about 2020 Women to Watch
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 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
Paul Stowell
Nevada Regional Executive, City National Bank Type of Business: Banking and FinanceBased: Las Vegas, NVHails from: Livermore, CA Years Co. has been in Nevada: 13Years with Company in Nevada: 20Employees (locally) with Company: 55 “Be the change you want to see in the world.” What was your first job? I worked on a dairy farm at age 13. Who in your life has … [Read more...] about Paul Stowell
City National Hires John Chrispens as Relationship Manager for its Reno Branch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2020 Media Contact: Paul C. Stowell, City National Bank, 702.952.4415 paul.stowell@cnb.com City National Hires John Chrispens as Relationship Manager for its Reno Branch RENO, NV – City National Bank, Nevada’s Premier Private and Business Bank®, today announced that it has hired John Chrispens as the relationship manager … [Read more...] about City National Hires John Chrispens as Relationship Manager for its Reno Branch
City National Hires New Private Banking Team Lead for its Southern Nevada Region
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2020 Media Contact: Paul C. Stowell, City National Bank, 702.952.4415 paul.stowell@cnb.com City National Hires New Private Banking Team Lead for its Southern Nevada Region LAS VEGAS, NV – City National Bank, Nevada’s Premier Private and Business Bank®, today announced that it has hired Shane Rogers, a seasoned and highly … [Read more...] about City National Hires New Private Banking Team Lead for its Southern Nevada Region
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
Banking on NevadaA New Decade is Dawning
The economy and the banking industry mirror each other, and both are doing well in Nevada as the new decade begins. “We have one of the best economies in the country as measured by employment growth and in-migration, all those key metrics that we watch so closely, those are really strong right now. That generally means that the banking industry’s going to do … [Read more...] about Banking on Nevada
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
City National Names Treasury Management Sales Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2020 Media Contact:Paul C. Stowell, City National Bank, 702.952.4415paul.stowell@cnb.com City National Names Treasury Management Sales Officer LAS VEGAS, NV – City National Bank, Nevada’s Premier Private and Business Bank®, today announced that it has appointed Dierra Luckett as sales officer in its Treasury Management group in … [Read more...] about City National Names Treasury Management Sales Officer
City National Hires Isabel Alvarado as Branch Manager of its Green Valley Banking Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2020 Media Contact:Paul C. Stowell, City National Bank, 702.952.4415paul.stowell@cnb.com City National Hires Isabel Alvarado asBranch Manager of its Green Valley Banking Office LAS VEGAS, NV – City National Bank, Nevada’s Premier Private and Business Bank®, today announced that it has hired Isabel Alvarado as vice president and … [Read more...] about City National Hires Isabel Alvarado as Branch Manager of its Green Valley Banking Office
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