“Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.” —Bruce Lee True respect, the kind that good leaders garner, isn’t freely given. This type of respect is earned through a million small decisions that are witnessed by peers and the quiet leadership that builds successes. The 2023 Class of Most Respected Leaders (MRL) have earned this respect. Their … [Read more...] about Most Respected Leaders 2023
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Credit Unions In NevadaMembership and Community
Statewide, credit unions in metro and rural areas may have very different markets. However, the top issues they're facing are consistent when contrasted between credit unions and traditional banking, between Nevada and the rest of the U.S., and between metro and rural. "Overall banking issues are relatively consistent across the state and the nation as technology continues … [Read more...] about Credit Unions In Nevada
Industry FocusAttorneys
The legal industry, like law itself, faces complex challenges. From advanced technology affecting legal issues and the way attorneys conduct business to a complete culture shift in the industry itself, the legal industry is navigating difficult waters. Recently, a group of attorneys met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Nevada’s Office MarketFlight to Quality
Although the office market in Nevada has been battered by rising construction costs and a high interest-rate environment, experts agree that Class A properties offering the right combination of lifestyle amenities and desirable locations can be successful in this challenging market. Defying the odds by adjusting to market conditions is what successful office developers have … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Office Market
More Restrictions on EmployersLawmakers Overstep Again!
As if business owners didn’t already have enough rules, restrictions and guidelines governing our employees, AB 190, pushed and passed by the Democrats, imposes even more. The recently enacted law is touted as a savior for employees needing to care for sick family members. However, it’s another burden, and example of government overreach by the legislature. I firmly believe … [Read more...] about More Restrictions on Employers
Not So Risky BusinessWhat To Know About Business Insurance
"The insurance industry has been around forever," said Scott Kerestesi, CEO, Cragin & Pike. "It started with ships sailing across the ocean with goods and when [there was an event], it took forever for things to happen. When a building burns down it takes six, nine, 12 months to rebuild. Today with cyberattacks it's like, 'Hey, we've been hacked and we need to know what to … [Read more...] about Not So Risky Business
Industry FocusCPAs
The accounting industry is rapidly changing. While staying on top of new tax laws is already a feat, the introduction of new technology with AI is challenging the industry like never before. These issues, paired with difficulties communicating with the IRS and a downward trend in finding talent, has accountants pushing forward and hoping for the best. Recently, a group of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
NAIOP Southern Nevada2023 Bus Tour
Start Your Engines NAIOP Southern Nevada’s Bus Tour Committee is proud to present the 2023 “Race For Space” Bus Tour. These past few years have certainly sped by! Despite the fact that there is a bit of uncertainty in the debt markets, Las Vegas has seen record levels of demand in all asset classes, and it doesn’t seem like investors, tenants, or developers are letting off … [Read more...] about NAIOP Southern Nevada
Retail ReinventedThe Changing Face of Commercial Real Estate
Retail is a world that constantly reinvents itself to appeal to newer generations, the latest trends or a fluctuating economy. Today the retail world is completely different than it was at the turn of the century, and that retail was different than the one that came twenty years prior. The last decade has seen consumers begin to climb out of a recession only to be thrust into a … [Read more...] about Retail Reinvented
A Storm Is ComingAI Looms Over Nevada’s Future
“The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do.” – B.F. Skinner As the silver storm clouds of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation gather over the Silver State, one cannot help but feel a sense of foreboding. Yes, Nevadans, the robots are coming, and they have a thirst for jobs. A recent report by NetVoucherCodes reveals that automation and AI … [Read more...] about A Storm Is Coming
The Evolving Face of CybersecurityThreats and Counteroffensives
"Imagine walking into your office Monday morning and every computer has a ransom note on it," challenges Sean Connery, chief security officer, Orbis Solutions. "All your data has been encrypted so that you cannot process it. The bad actors most likely have been in your system for days, if not months, and deleted all your backups. [They] know how much your insurance will pay … [Read more...] about The Evolving Face of Cybersecurity
Legal OpinionsExpert Knowledge for Nevada Business Leaders
Legal knowledge is worth its weight in gold, and rarely free. Legal Opinions has compiled a host of attorneys, experts in their field, to provide information and resources on a variety of topics. Nevada Business Magazine has been publishing this feature since 2014. Articles in the 2023 edition of Legal Opinions cover a gamut of professional issues and provide business … [Read more...] about Legal Opinions
Industry FocusEducation
It's an unfortunate reality that, when it comes to education, Nevada has earned failing grades for years. Although the Silver State has seen some improvements, it is still far behind the national average. Recently, Nevada educators met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss the many challenges they are up against and the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Safe and SoundMaintaining Worksite Safety
Type “lunch atop a skyscraper” into a web browser and a photo of eleven construction workers unharnessed and enjoying a lunch break hundreds of feet above Manhattan will pop up on the screen. While staged as part of a publicity program, this photo attests to the fact that, in the past century, safety regulations have changed. Today, builders, contractors, subcontractors, … [Read more...] about Safe and Sound
Healthcare Heroes Northern Nevada2023
Corporate Sponsor Renown Health - Caring Where You Are We believe your health is worth fighting for, every day, in every way. No matter how big or small, Renown Health is committed to doing everything humanly possible to care for our fellow Nevadans — all with a passion driven by equal parts determination and hope. Serving others isn’t just a commitment; it’s a way of … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes Northern Nevada