Industry Focus

Recently, industry experts sat down at Cili in Las Vegas to discuss the challenges facing Nevada’s commercial development industry, such as land scarcity, workforce issues, government fees and working with different municipalities. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as the moderator for the event as part of the magazine’s monthly Industry Focus series, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Developers

Recently, industry experts sat down at Cili in Las Vegas to discuss the challenges facing Nevada’s healthcare industry, such as recruitment, retention, emergency room overcrowding and Medicaid. Kathleen Foley, former editor-in-chief of Nevada Business Journal, served as the moderator for the event as part of the magazine’s monthly Industry Focus series, which brings industry … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare

Recently, industry experts in public utilities sat down to discuss the challenges facing Nevada’s utilities, such as recruitment, climate change, growth and conservation efforts. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as the moderator for the event as part of the magazine’s monthly Industry Focus series, which brings industry leaders together to discuss … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Public Utilities

Recently, a group of Nevada commercial real estate brokers sat down to discuss the challenges facing Nevada’s commercial market, such as recruitment, land prices, growth and broker education. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as the moderator for the event as part of the magazine’s monthly Industry Focus series, which brings industry leaders together … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commerical Brokers

Most residents are unaware of the vital role mining plays in our economy. As part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Focus series, we brought together mining experts for insight on their industry. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal and Russ Fields, president of the Nevada Mining Association, served as moderators for the event. Nevada Business … [Read more...] about Industry Focus – Mining Industry: Key for Nevada’s Economy

The Changing Face of Education Educators from eight of Nevada’s public and private institutions recently sat down to discuss the new challenges that higher education is facing such as recruitment, finding qualified faculty, managing growth and collaboration efforts with the business community. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as the moderator for … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Educators

Does age matter in the business world? As part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Focus series, we brought together entrepreneurs under the age of 40 and asked for their outlook on being business owners in Nevada. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as the moderator for the event, which included a freewheeling discussion of issues such as … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Young Entrepreneurs – A New Generation of Business Leaders

Leaders of Nevada’s major law firms met recently to discuss issues vital to their profession, which included topics such as staffing, competition from national firms, and the image of attorneys. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as the moderator for the event as part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Focus series. This program brings … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Law Firms

CEOs of Nevada banks met recently to discuss issues vital to their industry, which included topics such as staffing, competition, fraud and taxes. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as the moderator for the event as part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Focus series, which brings CEOs together to discuss pertinent issues in their industry … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers

As part of its monthly Industry Outlook series, Nevada Business Journal invited healthcare professionals to discuss the various challenges brought about by the escalation of healthcare costs and the growing need for more medical services. They confronted concerns such as the shortage of physicians, specialists and residencies; recruiting healthcare professionals and educators; … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare Professionals

As part of its monthly Industry Outlook series, Nevada Business Journal gathered with marketing professionals to discuss the issues their organizations face in today’s changing marketplace. They confronted concerns such as the evolution of media channels, recruiting new talent, the changing role of the PR/advertising agency, and client loyalty. Connie Brennan, publisher of the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Marketing Professionals

CEOs of Nevada’s largest commercial contracting firms met recently to discuss pressing issues in their industry, which is one of the driving forces behind the state’s economy. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as the moderator for the event, which included topics such as: staffing and recruitment, the entitlement process and upcoming legislative … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Builders

CEOs of Nevada banks met recently to discuss issues vital to their industry, which included topics such as staffing, competition, fraud and taxes. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as the moderator for the event as part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Focus series, which brings CEOs together to discuss pertinent issues in their industry … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers

Keeping up with the growth in commercial construction projects has presented both opportunities and challenges for Nevada’s architects. While most firms would like to take on more projects, they sometimes have to turn down jobs because they are understaffed. Growth also causes problems at City Hall by overburdening the permitting departments whose approval is needed to keep … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Architects

CEOs of Nevada’s largest commercial contracting firms met recently to discuss pressing issues in their industry, which is one of the driving forces behind the state’s economy. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as the moderator for the event, which included topics such as: staffing and recruitment, the entitlement process and upcoming legislative … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Builders