The legal landscape in Nevada has undergone significant changes in the past few years. From remote court appearances due to COVID, to issues of poaching employees, compliance and a downward trend of new talent entering the field, adjusting attorney practices has become the norm. To connect and discuss the issues they are facing collectively as an industry, a group of attorneys … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
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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
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
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 FocusBusiness Insurance
It’s no risk to say business insurance is a complicated industry. And those in the industry are going through some of the same issues as their counterparts in other fields, including staffing shortages and lingering COVID-related problems. Regardless, executives, who recently met in a hybrid online and in-person roundtable to discuss these issues, are optimistic about what’s to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry Focus: EmploymentJune 2022
Two years into the pandemic and employment in Nevada has become highly competitive as the state faces an all-time low participation rate in the labor force. The industry now looks to improve prospects by bridging the gap between employers and employees through targeted training programs and tapping into new candidate pools. Recently, executives from the employment industry met … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Employment
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 FocusCommercial Brokers
Two years into the pandemic, the commercial real estate (CRE) industry has undergone several changes and leaders in the field are learning that flexibility is key. Although, each submarket was affected differently by COVID the outlook from leaders is positive. Recently, executives representing CRE in Nevada met virtually in a roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to … [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 FocusMining
Most Nevadans might be surprised to learn that mining still accounts for a significant portion of the state’s economy. In that regard, Nevada miners have been working to educate the state-at-large regarding their industry and the advancements therein. Executives from mining organizations throughout the state recently met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusHealthcare
Healthcare in Nevada has seen significant challenges, especially in the past two years. COVID has brought about unprecedented change and hardship for this industry, from patient care to workforce issues. Recently, leaders in healthcare met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss the industry and its future. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusAttorneys
Nevada’s legal industry had a banner year as they helped clients navigate the challenges of COVID. Even so, attorneys struggled through a changed work environment and court system. Leaders from this industry recently met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss Nevada’s legal field and what the future holds. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusCPAs
Frequently named as the most trusted profession by business owners, leaders in the certified public accountant (CPA) industry have had their work cut out for them in 2021. From navigating complex issues arising from the COVID pandemic to dealing with ever-changing rules from the Federal government, CPAs are working to remain flexible and available for their clients. … [Read more...] about Industry Focus