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
Phyllis Gurgevich
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 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
Industry Focus: Bankers
An industry that saw major changes and new regulations after the recession hit, banking has endured a host of ups and downs. Currently in an upswing, the industry is cautious and working toward smart growth. Recently, banking executives met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss banking and talk about some of the changes they’re seeing. Connie Brennan, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers
Industry Focus: Professional Organizations
Professional organizations have undergone a myriad of changes in recent years and the prevalence of social media has both benefited and added a new layer of challenges to the industry. Professional organization executives recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the industry and most agreed, collaboration is key. Connie Brennan, publisher and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Professional Organizations
Industry Focus: Bankers
As the economy continues to improve in the Silver State, the banking industry is seeing an uptick in growth. However, there are still challenges for an industry with substantial regulations and bankers are working to navigate those challenges. Banking executives recently met in the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the health of the industry and what Nevadans … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers
Banking on Nevada: Stronger + in Recovery Mode
For City National Bank, 2016 was one of its best years since the economic downturn. Today, with $47 billion in assets, its financials are more robust overall, profitability is improved, topline revenues are increasing and its number of clients is up, said Scott Aney, Nevada regional executive. In fact, in December, executives signed a 10-year lease extension for City National’s … [Read more...] about Banking on Nevada: Stronger + in Recovery Mode
Industry Focus: Bankers
As the state bounces back from the recession, Nevada bankers agree that the outlook for their industry has improved in recent years. However, healthier industries have their own challenges such as new regulations and ambitious competition. Recently, decision-makers in the banking industry met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss these challenges to their … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers
Bank of Nevada’s Rachelle Crupi Elected to Nevada Bankers Association Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS - Bank of Nevada Regional President Rachelle Crupi was elected to the Board of Directors for the Nevada Bankers Association. Crupi will serve a two year term and was inducted during the Association’s Annual Convention and Membership meeting on July 10, 2015. The Nevada Bankers Association, a nonprofit organization founded in 1908, promotes a healthy banking … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada’s Rachelle Crupi Elected to Nevada Bankers Association Board of Directors
Banking In Nevada: Beginning to Flourish
This year, Las Vegas-based Ear Nose & Throat Consultants of Nevada obtained financing from City National Bank for ground-up construction of a 13,000-square-foot surgery center. This is one of many Silver State businesses contributing to increased demand for banking services. “Businesses cannot ignore the need for growth now,” said John Wilcox, the Nevada regional … [Read more...] about Banking In Nevada: Beginning to Flourish