Industry Focus

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

As part of its monthly Industry Outlook series, Nevada Business Journal brought manufacturing executives together to discuss their industry and the challenges and opportunities brought about by Nevada’s ongoing economic boom. They confronted concerns such as regulation and taxation in Nevada, the increase in utility rates, workforce education, recruitment and retention, and the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Manufacturing

In its monthly Industry Outlook series, Nevada Business Journal gathered with economic development agencies in the Nevada area to discuss the various challenges and benefits of their organizations. They confronted concerns such as funding for economic development, competition, economic diversification and recruiting employees to rural areas. Connie Brennan, publisher of the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Economic Development – Laying the Groundwork for Nevada’s Future

Engineers from the Las Vegas and Reno areas gathered recently at The Stirling Club for the monthly Industry Focus Roundtable to discuss pressing issues in their profession. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as the moderator for the event, which included topics such as: staffing and recruitment, training programs and internships and the development … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Engineers – The Challenges of Building a New Nevada

As part of its monthly Industry Outlook series, Nevada Business Journal recently brought high-tech experts together to discuss the technology boom in Nevada, and the challenges it has created for their companies. They confronted concerns such as marketing VoIP (voice-over Internet protocol) for businesses, the need for Nevada schools to promote tech employment, recruiting tech … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: High-Tech – Developing a Tech-Friendly Environment

In its monthly Industry Outlook series, Nevada Business Journal invites leaders in all segments of Nevada business to discuss the challenges and opportunities in their fields. Non-profit groups, although they are different in many ways from other types of organizations, face issues that most companies would find familiar, including publicizing what they do and keeping a close … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Non-Profits –

Commercial real estate agents from the Las Vegas and Reno areas gathered at The Stirling Club recently to discuss the real estate market in Nevada and how it is affecting their profession. The gathering was part of Nevada Business Journal’s Industry Outlook series. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for the roundtable, which included … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate Brokers – Chasing Deals in a Volatile Market

In its monthly Industry Outlook series, Nevada Business Journal invites leaders in all segments of Nevada business to discuss the challenges and opportunities in their fields. One recurring theme since the beginning of this series in 2001 has been the difficulty of finding enough qualified employees to keep up with the demands of growth. This month we spoke with representatives … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Staffing Firms – Providing Employees to Fuel Nevada’s Growth

Bankers in Nevada deal with some of the same challenges faced by executives in other professions – for example, keeping up with growth, finding and retaining qualified employees, and battling competitors. They discussed these topics and others unique to banking, such as security problems and political issues, at a recent luncheon held at The Stirling Club in Las Vegas. The … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers – Facing Business Challenges

Don’t let the high-tech vocabulary fool you – people in the telecommunications industry face many of the same challenges as executives and business owners in other fields: keeping up with growth, competition, finding qualified employees and dealing with government regulations, among others. Telecom leaders gathered at The Stirling Club recently to discuss issues affecting their … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Telecommunications – The Future is Calling

Nevada Business Journal invited credit union CEOs for a first-ever meeting to discuss their industry and its unique outlook and challenges. Nine representatives of Nevada credit unions met recently at the Four Seasons for a freewheeling discussion about the structure and history of credit unions, current legislative issues and their ongoing struggles with competition from … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Credit Unions – CEOs Speak Out

Nevada, especially Southern Nevada, has seen tremendous growth in both residential and commercial building over the past several years, and according to Nevada’s leading commercial contractors, there’s no slowdown in sight. CEOs from 13 contracting firms gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas on February 9th for a roundtable discussion of issues affecting their … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Builders – Boom Market Presents Challenges

Dealing with explosive growth, the changing demographics of the school population and chronic funding shortages keep officials at school districts and universities burning the midnight oil. As part of its monthly Industry Outlook series, Nevada Business Journal invited leaders in educational institutions throughout the state to meet on January 19th at the Four Seasons Hotel in … [Read more...] about Industry Outlook: Education – Facing the Challenges of the Future

Healthcare professionals from hospitals, clinics, insurance providers and other segments of the market gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel on December 9, 2004 to discuss issues affecting healthcare in Nevada. The gathering was part of Nevada Business Journal’s Industry Outlook series. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for the roundtable, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare – What’s the Prescription for Nevada’s Ongoing Ills?