Industry Focus

Executives from several of Nevada’s leading accounting firms gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas on November 8 for a roundtable discussion of issues affecting their profession. The roundtable was a part of Nevada Business Journal’s Industry Outlook series. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, acted as moderator. The agenda for this meeting included … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Accountants – Calculating How to Succeed

Because of its tourism-based economy, and also its tremendous growth rate, Nevada is a unique state for owners of stores, shopping centers and malls. On October 12, we asked several retail industry leaders to take time out from holiday-shopping preparations to give us their insights into the retail industry in Nevada. This meeting was part of Nevada Business Journal’s Industry … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Retailers – In Search of the Elusive “Wow” Factor

Representatives of Nevada’s leading architectural firms gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel on July 8 to discuss issues affecting their profession 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, which included a lively discussion about recruiting … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Architects – Planning for Success in a Changing Environment

Representatives of Nevada’s leading marketing firms gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel on June 9 to discuss important issues affecting their profession. The gathering was part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Outlook series. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for the roundtable, which raised a number of controversial issues, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Marketing Professionals – The Business of Promoting Businesses

Leaders in Nevada’s banking industry gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel on May 6 to discuss issues affecting the state’s financial institutions. The gathering was part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Outlook series. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for the roundtable discussion, which included issues such as staffing, risk … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers – Staffing and Competition Present Challenges

In a departure from its usual format, Nevada Business Journal brought together leaders from rural towns and counties throughout the state for this month’s roundtable breakfast. The meeting was held on April 23rd in Pahrump, in conjunction with the Nevada Commission on Tourism’s (NCOT) annual Rural Roundup conference. The meeting was moderated by Bruce Bommarito, NCOT executive … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Rural Nevada – What’s Happening Away From the Bright Lights?

On March 9, 2004, CEOs from Nevada’s leading engineering firms gathered at a breakfast roundtable meeting at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. The moderator was Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Journal. This was the first time engineers had been brought together to discuss the challenges of their profession, and their freewheeling discussion included: … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Engineers – Firms Face Challenges with Staffing, Fee Structures

Representatives of commercial construction firms gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel on February 14 to discuss issues affecting their industry in Nevada. The gathering was part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Outlook series. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for the roundtable, which included a lively discussion of growth … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Builders – Contractors Struggle with Growth Issues, Costs

Educators heading up Nevada’s public and private colleges and universities came together in mid-January at the Four Seasons Hotel to discuss issues affecting higher education in Nevada. The gathering was part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Outlook series. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for the roundtable, which … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Higher Education – Preparing Nevada’s Students for the Future

On December 10, 2003, CEOs from Nevada healthcare organizations met at a breakfast roundtable meeting at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. The moderator was Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Journal. The group engaged in a lively discussion that covered topics ranging from recruitment and retention of medical professionals, to higher operating costs, the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare – Costs, Recruiting, Growth Present Challenges

Representatives of the state’s leading CPA firms gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel on November 14 to discuss issues affecting their profession. The gathering was part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Outlook series. Kathleen Foley, editor of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for the roundtable, which included discussion of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Accountants – CPA Firms Face Changes and Challenges

Nevada’s non-profit groups have faced hard times over the past two years, due to the national economic slowdown and the after effects of Sept. 11. To see how they have adapted to face this changing environment, we asked leaders in the non-profit field to convene at the Four Seasons Hotel on October 14 to discuss the challenges and issues they face. The gathering was part of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Non-Profits

Chief executives of Nevada commercial and residential building companies gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel on September 11 to discuss challenges and issues affecting the construction industry. The gathering was part of Nevada Business Journal’smonthly Industry Focus series. This month’s roundtable was sponsored by Lewis and Roca LLP. Lewis and Roca, a Southwest law firm … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Construction Companies

Developing commercial real estate is by nature a challenging and risky profession, but the faltering national economy has made it even more important for Nevada’s developers to sharpen their pencils in order to get the absolute best deal on paper. Several leaders in real estate development gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel on August 12 to discuss the challenges and issues they … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate Development

Commercial real estate brokers gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel on July 10 to discuss challenges and issues affecting their market. The gathering was part of Nevada Business Journal’s monthly Industry Outlook series. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Journal, served as moderator for the roundtable discussion, which included issues such as market trends, vacancy … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commerical Real Estate