Relatively speaking, Nevada’s economy is in its infancy. And despite success in gaming, tourism and entertainment, the Silver State’s economic development faces numerous challenges. Recently, economic specialists met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss the current and future economy of Nevada including its lack of funding, a missing … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Connie Brennan
Industry FocusBankers
From the recent COVID pandemic that resulted in a changed workforce, to rising interest rates and an overall lack of trust in the industry, bankers have had a front row seat to a dynamic market. These challenges have resulted in bankers becoming more focused and client centered. Recently, bankers met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusEngineers
Foremost on the mind of engineers in Nevada is the industry's workforce. Exacerbated by supply chain issues and an overall challenging field, Nevada engineers are concerned with retaining their team while continuing to grow. Recently, executives representing the engineering industry met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusTechnology/Communications
The recent pandemic has had a significant impact on nearly every sector of business. And as many businesses transitioned to remote work during the height of quarantine, the technology and communications industry took center stage. From helping clients maintain their business operations remotely, to navigating their own difficulties of remote work and hiring and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusBuilders & Developers
Commercial real estate in Nevada has seen its share of challenges and continues to face an uncertain market. Facing common issues of labor shortages and supply chain constraints, builders and developers are navigating a shifting market, concerns over capital and struggling to meet deadlines due to red tape. Commercial real estate executives recently met at a roundtable … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusHealthcare
The healthcare industry is no novice to the spotlight. And while it is no longer burdened by a global pandemic, it is still an industry under fire as it grapples with challenges of access, affordability and maintaining a qualified workforce. Recently, healthcare executives met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss these challenges with … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusAttorneys
The legal landscape in Nevada has undergone significant changes in the past few years. From remote court appearances due to COVID, to issues of poaching employees, compliance and a downward trend of new talent entering the field, adjusting attorney practices has become the norm. To connect and discuss the issues they are facing collectively as an industry, a group of attorneys … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusCPAs
The public accounting industry is one under fire. From significant staffing shortages, constant changes in legislation and a lack of support from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a career in accounting is not for the faint of heart. Recently, CPA executives met at a roundtable to discuss the many challenges they face as an industry and the solutions they have implemented to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusEducation
It’s no secret that Nevada education ranks almost last in the nation in a number of measurements. It’s an industry facing immense challenges and one that is in desperate need of solutions. Recently, education executives met at a roundtable to discuss education in the Silver State including its challenges, the effects of the recent pandemic and why Nevada is leaving students … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusNonprofits
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
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
Nevada Business Awards2021
Welcome to the inaugural Nevada Business Awards! Thank you for being a part of this very special issue. There is a reason Nevada is known as the Battle Born state. Apart from the way Nevada became a state, the title resonates with Nevadans because of the resilience and perseverance it implies. Battle Born is particularly applicable to Nevada businesses and entrepreneurs who … [Read more...] about Nevada Business Awards
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 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 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