CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed Dallas Haun, chairman of Nevada State Bank, to the Nevada Athletic Commission. Haun will serve the remainder of Sandra Douglass Morgan’s term. “Dallas has served his community for years,” Sandoval said. “Most recently, he sat on the board of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority and I am confident that with his extensive commercial … [Read more...]
Nevada State Bank Names Devan Wyson, CFP® Wealth Advisor
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank welcomes the addition of wealth advisor Devan Wyson to our wealth and fiduciary services team. As a wealth advisor, under the Nevada Wealth Advisors brand, Wyson will provide clients with financial planning, insurance needs and investment portfolio management. “Nevada Wealth Advisors is a key element of our holistic financial advisory role with … [Read more...]
What is the most memorable lesson your father taught you?
“Work ethic. As a small business owner himself, I saw my father work long hours to maintain his client relationships. I didn’t realize it then, but this was setting an example that I follow today.” Ryan Martina, PLS | President, M² Geomatics “My dad taught me that taking risks could never result in a failure. If I failed at something, it was the absolute best education I … [Read more...]
Small Business Owners Believe State’s Economy Headed in the Right Direction, Nevada State Bank Survey Finds
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank’s annual Small Business Survey reveals a continued confidence in an improving Nevada economy, but a less rosy view of the national economy, with more than half of all Nevadans surveyed saying that the U.S. economy is headed in the wrong direction. The bank’s recent survey of more than 400 small business owners, operators and managers throughout … [Read more...]
Giving Back
Corporate giving is not static and unchanging, but rather an evolving process dependent on economic realities for companies that choose to give back to the communities in which they’re doing business. “It’s a concept of partnership,” said Michael Brown, executive director and vice president of corporate affairs, Barrick North America. “We’re in the mining business, but we’re … [Read more...]
March of Dimes Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Nevada State Bank CEO
LAS VEGAS – March of Dimes recently presented Dallas Haun, chairman and CEO of Nevada State Bank, with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the organization dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, and reducing premature births and infant mortality. Phil Kalsman, state director of the Nevada Chapter of March of Dimes, … [Read more...]
Nevada State Bank President and COO Terry A. Shirey Named to Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank announced that Terry A. Shirey, who has serves as president and chief operating officer (COO) will be installed as a member of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber 2015 Board of Trustees, along with other leaders in the Las Vegas utility, communication, development, gaming, legal, medical professional service and retail industries. “Terry has provided … [Read more...]
Groundbreaking for Downtown Las Vegas Clinic; Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada; Home Prices Holding Steady
Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada Hosts Groundbreaking Event for Clinic in Downtown Las Vegas Groundbreaking ceremony for VMSN’s new downtown Las Vegas clinic. Members of the community are invited to attend and receive information about the project. [Read more...] Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada through Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance's 'Engage Southern … [Read more...]
Nevada State Bank and “Eye Care 4 Kids” Helping Nevada Students See Their Way to Success
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank recently donated $25,000 to Eye Care 4 Kids, a nonprofit group that provided free eyeglasses to more than 1,500 low-income Southern Nevada school children last school year. Eye Care 4 Kids was founded in 2001 by pediatric optician Joseph Carbone to provide badly needed vision care services to low-income and underserved families in Utah. Eye Care … [Read more...]
Several SBA Loan Requirements Eliminated
The U.S. Small Business Administration made significant changes in qualification for SBA 504 loans. The changes include elimination of "the personal resource test" and "the nine-month rule". These modifications mean businesses will have an easier time qualifying for SBA loans, according to a recent statement by TMC Financing. “By eliminating the nine-month rule for … [Read more...]
Nevada State Bank Reports Net Earnings of $2.3 Million and Loan Growth of $33.1 Million for the First Quarter of 2014
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Nevada State Bank (“the Bank”), a subsidiary of Zions Bancorporation, reported loan growth of $33.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $2.3 million. The first quarter income of $2.3 million is net of a pre-tax loss on the sale of collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”) of $3.8 … [Read more...]
First Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program Coming to Nevada
Nevada's first osteopathic fellowship program has the green light. The American Osteopathic Association approved Nathan Adelson Hospice for a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program. The program is a collaboration between the hospice and Touro University Nevada. This is a first-of-its-kind fellowship in Nevada and one of only 11 in the nation, according to a recent statement … [Read more...]
Nevada State Bank: Established in 1959
Nevada State Bank (NSB), the largest state-chartered bank in Nevada, has grown along with the state for nearly 55 years, succeeding despite the economic challenges that managed to defeat many other financial institutions. Today, it operates 50 branches in 20 communities across the state, and has over $4 billion in assets. Beginnings: 1959-1979 In the late 1950s, a group of 12 … [Read more...]
Wealth of Knowledge: Banking on Nevada
From federal budget challenges and Dodd-Frank to the housing market, borrowers’ shaky confidence and the state of the national economy, Nevada’s banking industry has its work cut out for it in 2013. While top executives remain cautiously optimistic, they are under no illusions about the challenges facing growth over the next 12 months. “I think we’re on the road to … [Read more...]
Banking on Nevada: Moving Forward
No one is singing Ding-Dong, the Wicked Witch is Dead just yet, but a great many bankers across Nevada are already hailing the end of the recession – or something that looks a lot like it – and searching for ways to chart a better course through 2012 and beyond. Many banks statewide have gone by the wayside, and more may still follow. But for those willing and able to … [Read more...]
