The Nevada workforce is in a massive transition. Workforce development professionals in the state are working diligently to help usher in a new era of employees in Nevada, which will help continue the state’s economic diversification and self-reliance. “It’s a two-part story,” said Lisa Levine, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN). … [Read more...] about Nevada Workforce Evolving with Economy, Crucial to Development
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Industry FocusCPAs
The public accounting industry is one under fire. From significant staffing shortages, constant changes in legislation and a lack of support from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a career in accounting is not for the faint of heart. Recently, CPA executives met at a roundtable to discuss the many challenges they face as an industry and the solutions they have implemented to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Conventions in NevadaHeaded Back Up
COVID impacted nearly every market in Nevada, but few were hit as hard as the convention market. As medical experts and politicians preached the necessity of social distancing, the world entered a season “at home” where work and school were done remotely, and conventions became virtual at best or were cancelled entirely. The effect of cancelled conventions in Nevada impacted … [Read more...] about Conventions in Nevada
Tight RacesGet Out and Vote
Well, folks, it’s that time again. Every two years we endure months of political ads, mailers and debates leading up to election day which is only a month away. This year, Nevada elections are very tight which means each and every vote is important. The Review Journal recently cited a poll from Emerson College Polling which showed the races in Nevada for U.S. Senate and … [Read more...] about Tight Races
Legal OpinionsExpert Knowledge for Nevadans
A compilation of expert knowledge on a variety of topics, Legal Opinions is a valuable resource for executives on business issues. Written by attorneys, all of whom are highly educated on their featured topic, Nevada Business Magazine has been publishing this feature since 2014. Articles in the 2022 edition of Legal Opinions cover a gamut of professional issues and each … [Read more...] about Legal Opinions
Credit Unions In NevadaTides of Change
As with most sectors in the financial industry, Nevada credit unions are in the midst of change. COVID accelerated multiple trends credit unions were already experiencing, many of which are tied to the growing preference of customers to use mobile banking and the resulting drop in branch visits and necessary cyber security upgrades. “It’s been really interesting,” said Diana … [Read more...] about Credit Unions In Nevada
Industry FocusEducation
It’s no secret that Nevada education ranks almost last in the nation in a number of measurements. It’s an industry facing immense challenges and one that is in desperate need of solutions. Recently, education executives met at a roundtable to discuss education in the Silver State including its challenges, the effects of the recent pandemic and why Nevada is leaving students … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Then and NowCommercial Developments in Nevada
Nevada is growing, with the in-migration of both residents and businesses, and the concentration of new industry in metro areas. As population and industry grow, the economy remains cyclical, ups and downs balancing each other out. Industries grow and contract, according to demand. During the pandemic, the need for office space dropped significantly, while the need for … [Read more...] about Then and Now
Break It to Fix ItEducation in Nevada
When you want to make an omelet, you need to break a few eggs. That adage also clearly applies to our state’s education system. I’ve been a Nevada resident for almost half a century and, as long as I’ve been here, the biggest topic of concern has been our failing school district. For years we’ve been among the worst in the nation in a number of measurements. Our failure in … [Read more...] about Break It to Fix It
How Nevada Stacks Up2022
Comparing Nevada to other states includes assessing social factors like education and healthcare, as well as economic measurements such as employment and cost of living. Overall, Nevada’s economy is recovering after the economic downturn precipitated by the COVID pandemic and the accompanying travel restrictions and business closures. Nevada’s employment figures still lag … [Read more...] about How Nevada Stacks Up
Keeping SafeSecurity for Today’s Businesses
Employees, customers, assets, equipment – businesses have a lot to lose to burglaries or robberies. Property damage costs add up. People can be injured. Today, with a recession looming, inflation rising and the pandemic dragging on, tempers are shorter, needs are more intense and incidents of workplace violence are rising. So, how does a business owner keep their business … [Read more...] about Keeping Safe
Industry FocusNonprofits
The business aspect of the nonprofit industry is one that is often overlooked. Sometimes thought of as only a community of “do gooders”, it’s easy to forget that, behind the heart, there is a backbone of business professionals who grapple with the same struggles as other businesses. Recently, nonprofit executives met to discuss the challenges their industry faces and solutions … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
High-View LandscapesCommercial Real Estate Developments in Nevada
The economic climate in the United State, and the globe, is leaving many professionals scratching their heads. A lot of indicators suggest the economy might be slowing and could even be entering a recession. Those indicators, however, are telling a different story than a lot of previous economic downturns. Companies for instance are in desperate need of employees, … [Read more...] about High-View Landscapes
Healthcare Heroes2022
Corporate Sponsor Southwest Medical - 50 years of safeguarding Southwest Medical has been a part of southern Nevada for 50 years, and it means the world to us to provide care to the communities we’ve called home for so many decades. For our team, that means offering more than 350 providers in over 30 clinic locations throughout southern Nevada – the state’s largest … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes
Questioning AuthorityChecks and Balances
In high school civics, most of us were taught about the Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances in our government. As a refresher, our government is designed with three branches, each with individual powers to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. The Legislative Branch passes laws. The Executive Branch enforces laws. And the Judicial Branch interprets … [Read more...] about Questioning Authority