Nevada is known for many things, but agriculture, dairy, and ranching are usually not among the state's accolades. However, alongside the flashing lights of the Las Vegas Strip, the professional sports teams, the legendary aliens at Area 51 and the vast desert expanses of land, there exists a thriving agricultural industry and other economic contributors grown in … [Read more...] about Grown in Nevada
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Top Rank Attorneys2026
Top Rank Attorneys (formerly Legal Elite), a signature feature of Nevada Business Magazine for almost two decades, continues its tradition of showcasing the state’s most respected legal professionals, chosen by their peers. This annual list highlights attorneys across all sectors—private practice and public service—representing both northern and southern Nevada, along with the … [Read more...] about Top Rank Attorneys
Power Poll 2026An Inside Scoop on Nevada’s Industries, Economy and Leadership
In February, Nevada Business Magazine sent the 24th Power Poll to decision makers – executives and business owners – across the state of Nevada. Every January the Nevada Business Magazine cover story explores the possibilities of the upcoming economic year and business landscape in Nevada. The article takes a wide look at economic indicators, talking to economists, experts, … [Read more...] about Power Poll 2026
Homegrown HealthcareNevada’s Healthcare System Searches for Solutions to Shortages
Healthcare Nevada, 2026. The bad news? The state ranks at or near the bottom of healthcare rankings in terms of the number of physicians and primary care providers per 100,000 population. "Estimates are that there's a shortage of about 2,500 physicians in the state, and worse, of course, in the rural areas. There's a significant need for additional physicians and also for … [Read more...] about Homegrown Healthcare
Sustainable Intelligent GrowthEconomic Development In Nevada
The State of Nevada, through the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), offers a variety of tax abatements to encourage companies to either start up in Nevada or move here from another state. According to the GOED website, “Tax abatements are a reduction of taxes granted by a government entity to a company for a specific period to encourage economic development. … [Read more...] about Sustainable Intelligent Growth
Banking On Nevada
To succeed in 2026, Nevada bankers will have to be expert multi-taskers. They must deal with the burden of government regulations while battling increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. Predicting interest rates is a constant challenge. In addition, bankers must balance risk and reward with their lending policies and adapt to changes in what customers expect from … [Read more...] about Banking On Nevada
What Nevada Businesses Can Expect This YearEconomic Forecast 2026
“In 2025, Nevada was tall on fear and short on facts,” said Brian Bonnenfant, director of the University of Nevada, Reno Center for Regional Studies. “In 2026, I see more uncertainty.” Bonnenfant is one of Nevada’s data experts forecasting a not-so-bright future – dependent on how and when Nevada businesses react. That being said, not all of Nevada is in a … [Read more...] about What Nevada Businesses Can Expect This Year
Most Respected Leaders2025
Leadership is a challenge not for the faint of heart. It’s a responsibility and carries with it weight and sacrifice. Good leaders, like those featured in the following pages, understand that. Whether forging a path for others to walk or mentoring a new generation, the 2025 Most Respected Leaders earned the designation through hard work, servant leadership and … [Read more...] about Most Respected Leaders
On the RoadTourism in Nevada
Technology is advancing at the speed of light as newly developed technologies lead to other discoveries, and problems inherent in discoveries lead to the development of technology-based solutions. There's a bewildering array of new out there, all of it with the potential to help or harm, depending on its use, and the humans using it. Nevada has more than 300 named mountain … [Read more...] about On the Road
Scalable, Flexible, FastTechnology, Productivity and Nevada Business
Technology is advancing at the speed of light as newly developed technologies lead to other discoveries, and problems inherent in discoveries lead to development of technology-based solutions. There's a bewildering array of new out there, all of it with the potential to help or harm, depending on its use, and the humans using it. Technology Powers … [Read more...] about Scalable, Flexible, Fast
How Nevada Stacks Up2025
Nevada’s ratings in this year’s “How We Stack Up” show a mixed bag of ups and downs. On the one hand, the state remains challenged in education and healthcare; on the other, businesses continue to choose the Silver State in which to locate. A mass exodus continues to move people from California to Nevada, which contributes to higher home prices in the state. In addition, … [Read more...] about How Nevada Stacks Up
Women to Watch 2025Kicking Up Their Heels and Getting to Work
“Sure he was great, but don’t forget that Ginger Rogers did everything he did … backwards and in high heels.” This pithy comic strip* comment about Fred Astaire underscores the grace in which women in business conduct themselves. Kicking up their heels to get things done or kicking them off at the end of a hard day, the 2025 Women to Watch redefine success. … [Read more...] about Women to Watch 2025
Rural NevadaWhere the Past and the Future Meet
Long called "cow counties," the idea of rural Nevada conjures cowboys on horseback, desert mining operations, stretches of scenic sagebrush landscape, ghost towns, destination towns, historical mining towns and historical mining parks full of equipment used in gold and silver rushes. Nevada's less populous areas have glorious sunsets, rugged mountains, historic opera houses and … [Read more...] about Rural Nevada
Top Rank Attorneys2025
Top Rank Attorneys (formerly Legal Elite), a feature which has appeared in Nevada Business Magazine since 2007, showcases attorneys from across the state as nominated by their peers. The list includes attorneys in both private and public practice, in northern and southern Nevada, and the Best Up and Coming for the state. Polling for Top Rank began in mid-February. This year, … [Read more...] about Top Rank Attorneys
Power Poll 2025A Wild Ride into the Future
The Power Poll, annual since 2003, presents a broad view of Nevada economics, healthcare, education, leadership and issues that affect Nevada businesses from the perspective of those business owners themselves. This year's poll was conducted from (mid-February to mid-March). The majority of responses came from business owners (65 percent) with the remaining 35 percent from … [Read more...] about Power Poll 2025