The healthcare industry in Nevada has never been more relied on than it has in recent years. However, despite COVID being in the rearview mirror, the industry is still facing giant problems. From battling a significant shortage of medical professionals, rising costs and burnout to the point that practitioners are leaving the field altogether, the industry has … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Bruce Ford
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
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
Industry FocusEconomic Development
Relatively speaking, Nevada’s economy is in its infancy. And despite success in gaming, tourism and entertainment, the Silver State’s economic development faces numerous challenges. Recently, economic specialists met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss the current and future economy of Nevada including its lack of funding, a missing … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusArts & Culture
The arts and culture industry in Nevada is a growing one. And while the Silver State boasts many individual talented artists, the art community is establishing itself in ways never seen before in the state. However, art in Nevada is not without its challenges. When compared to more established states, the arts industry is fairly young in Nevada. The industry also is challenged … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusBankers
From the recent COVID pandemic that resulted in a changed workforce, to rising interest rates and an overall lack of trust in the industry, bankers have had a front row seat to a dynamic market. These challenges have resulted in bankers becoming more focused and client centered. Recently, bankers met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Banking on NevadaHealthy Growth Post-Pandemic
"Overall, '22 was a strong year for earnings for the banking industry," said Terry Shirey, president and CEO of Nevada State Bank. "A lot of loan growth occurred, historic loan growth. We had very low interest rates when we started the year, very strong economic conditions and that really played out on bank balance sheets where we were able to do a lot of high-quality new loan … [Read more...] about Banking on Nevada
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
Industry FocusBankers
From the early, uncertain times of the pandemic to the hectic days of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), Nevada bankers have seen massive shifts in the market and in their industry over the past few years. These shifts have made bankers agile and adaptable to their client’s needs. Recently, bankers met in a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank to discuss their industry … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusProperty Management
Many industries are facing significant changes due to the shifts in how professionals work after COVID. On the forefront of many of those changes is property management as they are responsible for maintaining the workplaces of Nevadans. Recently, leaders in property management met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss the challenges their industry … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusBuilders & Developers
As most industries recover from the impacts of the COVID pandemic, builders and developers are still facing challenges with the supply chain, workforce issues and market uncertainty. In spite of those challenges, industry leaders are forging ahead in shaping Nevada’s skylines. Recently, builders and developers met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Setting RecordsNevada’s Healthy Banking Industry Amidst the Pandemic
Global events like COVID send ripples through the economy which can cause uncertainty on the part of consumers and businesses. With the pandemic creating havoc for normal business operations and occurring just over a decade since the official end of the Great Recession, some economic uncertainty is to be expected. “I started with the bank 20 years ago and I came into the … [Read more...] about Setting Records
Industry FocusBankers
As the pandemic took its toll on businesses throughout Nevada, bankers were called upon to implement the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a loan program intended to provide American small businesses with cash flow. They did so efficiently while also overcoming new challenges to banking arising from a myriad of sources. Recently, bankers met in a virtual roundtable, hosted by … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusSubcontractors
What happens in Nevada’s commercial development industry usually filters down to commercial subcontractors. And there has been a multitude of headaches for subcontractors in the last year and a half with supply inflation and labor shortages. Executives from this industry recently met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss what comes next for … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusEconomic Development
The importance of a diversified economy has never been clearer than in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. Economic development agencies have an important role to play in bringing companies to Nevada and helping create that diversification. Recently, executives representing this industry met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss these vital … [Read more...] about Industry Focus