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
Paul Stowell
Industry FocusEducation
Left to Right: Tarah Richardson, Nevada Business Magazine • Jeff Hendrickson, University of Phoenix • Bart Patterson, Nevada State College • Paul Stowell, City National Bank • Sue Blakeley, Lake Mead Christian Academy • Spencer Stewart, Western Governors University Nevada • Jeremy Gregersen, The Meadows School Education in Nevada has historically been the target of negative … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusBankers
Left to Right: Sara Lindgren, JP Morgan Chase Bank • BJ North, Plumas Bank • David Navarro, Pacific Premier Bank • James York, Valley Bank • John Zaby, Mutual of Omaha Bank • Connie Brennan, Nevada Business Magazine • Paul Stowell, City National Bank • Phyllis Gurgevich, Nevada Banker’s Association • John Guedry, Bank of Nevada • Diane Fearon, Lexicon Bank One industry … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusMarketing
From left: Connie Brennan, Nevada Business Magazine, Mike Draper, Argentum Partners, Darcy Neighbors, CIM Marketing Partners, Merrell Virgen, Virgen Digital Brand Marketing, Brian Rouff, Imagine Communications, Paul Stowell, City National Bank, Meghan McLean, Valor Marketing, Kurt Ouchida, BRAINTRUST Agency, Stephanie Kruse, KPS3, Tim Quillin, Quillin Advertising, Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusPhilanthropy
Mike Mullin, Nevada H.A.N.D., Gian Brosco, Nevada Community Foundation, Tom Kovach, LV Metropolitan Police Department, Randy Kinnamon, Salvation Army, Annette Logan, Alliance for Childhood Diseases/Cure 4 the Kids, Paul Stowell, City National Bank, Arash Ghafoori, NV Partnership for Homeless Youth, Scott Roberts, UNLV Foundation, Esther Golleher, Women’s Resource Medical … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry Focus: Education
Education has long been a hot-button issue in Nevada, oftentimes because of a negative perception. Recently, executives representing education in Nevada met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss this perception, the challenges the state faces and solutions moving forward. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Industry Focus: Media
Few industries have had as many changes in recent years as the media industry. Social media, credibility challenges and how information is now delivered and absorbed have all contributed to a shift in the way media organizations operate. Discussing the ups and downs, executives representing media in Nevada recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank. Connie … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Media
Game On: The Business of Hockey in Nevada
Bill Foley manages to get home from a Vegas Golden Knights game at 11:30 p.m., but his head doesn’t hit the pillow until at least 1:30 a.m. “The adrenaline flows,” said Foley, the majority owner of National Hockey League’s newest franchise. “I’ve been in a lot of different businesses in my career and this has been the most enjoyable, entertaining and fun time that I’ve … [Read more...] about Game On: The Business of Hockey in Nevada
Industry Focus: Healthcare
With federal changes looming and challenges at the local level, healthcare is an industry in turmoil. Addressing the challenges and the bright spots, healthcare executives recently met to discuss where the industry is headed and what businesses can expect moving forward. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the event. The … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
Industry Focus: Non-Profit
Non-profits in Nevada are facing a myriad of challenges from finding qualified staff and volunteers to changes to the federal tax code. Recently, executives for Nevada non-profits met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss these and other issues facing their industry. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Non-Profit
Industry Focus: Marketing
Marketing agencies in the Silver State are adapting to rapid changes within their industry to meet client expectations. Recently, Nevada leaders in advertising and public relations met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to share new and changing trends and how they affect the industry. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Marketing
Industry Focus: Education
Improving education in the Silver State has long been a priority for Nevadans. Recently, leaders in education met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss opportunities on the horizon to elevate Nevada’s education rankings. Connie Brennan, CEO, and publisher of Nevada Business Magazine served as moderator for the event. These monthly meetings are designed to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Industry Focus: Human Resources & Staffing
As the economy and staffing needs change, the human resources (HR) and staffing industry in the Silver State has been working on creative solutions to keep up with new trends. Executives in HR and staffing recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing their industries. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Human Resources & Staffing
Industry Focus: Philanthropy
As a new administration assumes leadership, non profits across the state brace for changes. From funding challenges to community engagement efforts, leaders of non profits recognize a need for flexibility in their operations moving forward. Recently, a group of non profit executives met to discuss the issues their industry faces and the state of the non profit industry. The … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Philanthropy
Industry Focus: Education
Education continues to be a hot topic for many citizens of the Silver State. Concerns over state rankings have been addressed by both public and private sectors in hopes of improving the overall status of students in Nevada. Recently, leaders in education in Nevada met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss what can be done for Nevada to reach its full … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Industry Focus: Economic Development
Economic development continues to be an important priority for the Silver State. Many factors go into diversification including incentives for businesses, education and workforce training. And, while strides have been made in attracting new industries to the state, there is still a long way to go. Recently, leaders of economic development met at the Las Vegas office of City … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Economic Development
Corporate Philanthropy Leaders Share Charitable Giving Strategies with Local Nonprofit Executives
Statewide report shows Nevada among nation’s leaders in corporate charitable support Nonprofits urged to participate in survey for next statewide report. Members of the Nevada Corporate Giving Council (NCGC), representing the gaming, banking and mining industries, recently met with southern Nevada nonprofit executives to share insights about corporate philanthropy in Nevada. … [Read more...] about Corporate Philanthropy Leaders Share Charitable Giving Strategies with Local Nonprofit Executives
Industry Focus: Education
With new legislation affecting Nevada’s educational system, leaders in the industry are adjusting to new funding, accountability measures and changing demographics. All agree that new efforts must be put in place to raise awareness of the value of quality education, as well as the state’s academic improvements. Recently, these leaders met at the Las Vegas offices of City … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Industry Focus: Marketing
With new digital platforms popping up left and right, the marketing industry keeps pace to push Nevada businesses forward and out of the recession. Recently, a group of marketing executives met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the trends and challenges facing their industry. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Marketing
Industry Focus: Non-Profit
As the state continues its steady economic recovery, Nevada’s non-profit organizations have gotten creative in order to fulfill their mission. Collaborative efforts move forward making industry leaders optimistic about the coming years. Executives representing several non-profits throughout the state recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Non-Profit