With federal changes looming and challenges at the local level, healthcare is an industry in turmoil. Addressing the challenges and the bright spots, healthcare executives recently met to discuss where the industry is headed and what businesses can expect moving forward. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the event. The … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
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Industry Focus: Non-Profit
Non-profits in Nevada are facing a myriad of challenges from finding qualified staff and volunteers to changes to the federal tax code. Recently, executives for Nevada non-profits met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss these and other issues facing their industry. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Non-Profit
Industry Focus: Marketing
Marketing agencies in the Silver State are adapting to rapid changes within their industry to meet client expectations. Recently, Nevada leaders in advertising and public relations met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to share new and changing trends and how they affect the industry. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Marketing
Industry Focus: Public Works & Utilities
Advancing technologies and shifting consumer expectations are driving changes within the utilities and public works sectors. With those changes come potential opportunities for the future of Nevada and its growing population. Recently, leaders in these industries met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss current operations and projects on the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Public Works & Utilities
Industry Focus: Bankers
As the economy continues to improve in the Silver State, the banking industry is seeing an uptick in growth. However, there are still challenges for an industry with substantial regulations and bankers are working to navigate those challenges. Banking executives recently met in the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the health of the industry and what Nevadans … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers
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
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: 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
Pets of the Homeless Receives a Top Honor in Nevada Business Magazine’s Family Owned Business Awards
Mother-Daughter Duo Recognized in the “Don’t Forget to Share” Category Carson City – Pets of the Homeless, the only national nonprofit organization that is focused on feeding and providing emergency veterinary care to pets of homeless people, was recognized for their outstanding achievements as a family owned business and for making significant contributions to the community … [Read more...] about Pets of the Homeless Receives a Top Honor in Nevada Business Magazine’s Family Owned Business Awards
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