Congratulations Finalists! The 2017 class of Family Owned Businesses are comprised of some of outstanding and hard-working families who care for their businesses and their communities. We are honored to name each and everyone of them a Family Owned Business Finalist. This year’s honorees were chosen by a panel of judges who reviewed hundreds of nominations to narrow it down … [Read more...] about Family Owned Business 2017
Connie Brennan
Industry Focus: Insurance
Changes are occurring in many aspects of insurance including auto liability, construction-defect and, most notably, health insurance. While it may be a time of transition for insurance brokers and carriers, industry leaders are hopeful that stability will quickly follow. Recently, insurance executives met at the the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss new … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Insurance
Industry Focus: Philanthropy
As a new administration assumes leadership, non profits across the state brace for changes. From funding challenges to community engagement efforts, leaders of non profits recognize a need for flexibility in their operations moving forward. Recently, a group of non profit executives met to discuss the issues their industry faces and the state of the non profit industry. The … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Philanthropy
Industry Focus: Accountants
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) have a unique perspective on the economy having worked with several different industries in various levels of recovery. Although business is up, accountants have exercised caution and often recommend the same for their clients in anticipation of a flattening economy. However, new practice areas are experiencing growth and have opened the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Accountants
Navigating Healthcare
When it comes to the healthcare system in Nevada, three words are key: quality, access and affordability. The new administration and upcoming legislative session will likely sway these key factors in one direction or another. With 2017 nearly upon us, it comes as no surprise that Nevada executives are eager to know how these changes will affect their businesses. The Silver … [Read more...] about Navigating Healthcare
Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate Brokers
Overall, commercial real estate (CRE) in Nevada has been seeing an uptick from the recession. However, some markets are recovering more quickly than others and there are still many challenges the industry must face moving forward. Recently, CRE experts met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the changes, challenges and opportunities, facing the industry in … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate Brokers
Industry Focus: Bankers
As the Silver State continues to bounce back from the recent recession, Nevada banking continues to experience ups and downs throughout the recovery. Potential rising interest rates, regulatory changes and staffing issues remain a challenge to the industry. However, loan demand is up and bankers have expressed an optimism going forward. Banking executives recently met at the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers
Industry Focus: Education
Education continues to be a hot topic for many citizens of the Silver State. Concerns over state rankings have been addressed by both public and private sectors in hopes of improving the overall status of students in Nevada. Recently, leaders in education in Nevada met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss what can be done for Nevada to reach its full … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Industry Focus: Mining
The mining industry in the Silver State has undoubtedly faced its share of challenges over the last few years. Commodity prices and strict federal regulations have hindered organizations as they seek to gain forward momentum. However, leaders in the industry nonetheless expressed continued optimism for mining in Nevada. They recently met at the Reno offices of City National … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Mining
Industry Focus: Architects and Engineers
Architects and engineers in the Silver State are cautiously optimistic about their industries. Working through a variety of issues as a result of the recession, executives nonetheless indicated that their businesses were experiencing growth and the industry is gaining stability. A handful of decision-makers in the architect and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Architects and Engineers
Industry Focus: Healthcare
The healthcare industry continues to focus on the challenge of improving quality of care while managing costs. A group of Nevada’s healthcare leaders recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss this challenge, as well as new opportunities in the Silver State. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
Industry Focus: Builders and Developers
Many builders and developers in the Silver State fought through the recession only to come out on the other side and realize there are new challenges facing their companies. Leaders in commercial building and development recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to address these challenges and discuss opportunities in the industry. Connie Brennan, publisher … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Builders and Developers
Family Owned Businesses 2016
Congratulations to the 2016 Family Owned Business Finalists The Family Owned Business Awards began in 2010 as a way to recognize hardworking families throughout Nevada. Having now honored over 300 companies, the event has grown and pays tribute to businesses throughout the state. Without the support of the event’s corporate sponsor, Nevada State Bank (NSB), the Family Owned … [Read more...] about Family Owned Businesses 2016
Industry Focus: Attorneys
Most industries have experienced an energetic pick up in business as the economy has recovered. Nevada law offices are enjoying an improved economy but are still facing their share of challenges. While clients continue to practice caution after the recession, numbers are showing improvement for lawyers in the Silver State. Top attorneys recently met at the Las Vegas office of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Attorneys
Financing Your Business or Project
It’s been said that money makes the world go ‘round. Well, that’s certainly true when it comes to business. Whether small business or big business, a solid financial statement is necessary for any company to be successful. Unfortunately, that’s often easier said than done. Start-up financing, loans for existing businesses or project loans can be hard to get and, with the recent … [Read more...] about Financing Your Business or Project