Today’s digital world has changed businesses and their needs. Before the digital age, a lock and key was sufficient to keep out bad actors. However, businesses now require experts in technology to create safeguards for their assets. Challenges for those experts include everything from cyber protection to workforce. AI is also changing the technology game by creating … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Debbie Banko
Scalable, Flexible, FastTechnology, Productivity and Nevada Business
Technology is advancing at the speed of light as newly developed technologies lead to other discoveries, and problems inherent in discoveries lead to development of technology-based solutions. There's a bewildering array of new out there, all of it with the potential to help or harm, depending on its use, and the humans using it. Technology Powers … [Read more...] about Scalable, Flexible, Fast
Industry FocusTechnology/Communications
The recent pandemic has had a significant impact on nearly every sector of business. And as many businesses transitioned to remote work during the height of quarantine, the technology and communications industry took center stage. From helping clients maintain their business operations remotely, to navigating their own difficulties of remote work and hiring and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
2020 Women to Watch
Outstanding in their fields, Women to Watch are leaders, influencers, business owners, executives and mentors. They are women that others look up to and respect for their history of success and perseverance. The 2020 class of Women to Watch personifies those characteristics. They’ve been through the ups and downs of Nevada’s economic landscape and through it alll have shown … [Read more...] about 2020 Women to Watch
Industry FocusHuman Resources
Human resources is an industry that is constantly evolving. From workforce shortages to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, this industry must be ready to switch gears at a moment’s notice. This meeting of Nevada human resource executives occured prior to the widespread effects of the coronavirus. The executives met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Technology’s RoleIn Nevada’s Economy
A diverse economy is stronger than one based on only one or two industries. Traditionally, Nevada’s economic foundations have depended on mining and travel, tourism and hospitality. When the last recession hit even the hospitality industry, a serious move to diversify the economy began. “The biggest impetus that started everyone down the path of the new innovations and … [Read more...] about Technology’s Role
Iconic Women of Distinction Awards 2018
An Iconic History NAWBO Southern Nevada The mission of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Southern Nevada is to educate, empower and promote women business owners to experience success in all economic, political and social arenas. The organization provides informative and success driven monthly meetings which include time devoted to networking with other … [Read more...] about Iconic Women of Distinction Awards 2018
Want to Sustain Economic Growth? Invest in IT
First, the good news: Nevada’s economy is on the rebound. Now the daunting news: After a gut wrenching recession, the marketplace is more competitive than ever and the difference between success and failure is razor thin. But research suggests there is hope in the form of a strong information technology (IT) industry. Rising wages, job creation and record retail sales are … [Read more...] about Want to Sustain Economic Growth? Invest in IT
20/20 Visionaries for the Silver State
Perfect vision, otherwise referred to as 20/20 vision, is the ability for an individual to see clearly both in their near field of vision as well as far away. Likewise, a 20/20 executive, such as those featured in the following pages, has a clear vision for their business in both the short and long term. These executives strive to do what is right for their companies, … [Read more...] about 20/20 Visionaries for the Silver State