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
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Conventions in NevadaHeaded Back Up
COVID impacted nearly every market in Nevada, but few were hit as hard as the convention market. As medical experts and politicians preached the necessity of social distancing, the world entered a season “at home” where work and school were done remotely, and conventions became virtual at best or were cancelled entirely. The effect of cancelled conventions in Nevada impacted … [Read more...] about Conventions in Nevada
Legal OpinionsExpert Knowledge for Nevadans
A compilation of expert knowledge on a variety of topics, Legal Opinions is a valuable resource for executives on business issues. Written by attorneys, all of whom are highly educated on their featured topic, Nevada Business Magazine has been publishing this feature since 2014. Articles in the 2022 edition of Legal Opinions cover a gamut of professional issues and each … [Read more...] about Legal Opinions
Credit Unions In NevadaTides of Change
As with most sectors in the financial industry, Nevada credit unions are in the midst of change. COVID accelerated multiple trends credit unions were already experiencing, many of which are tied to the growing preference of customers to use mobile banking and the resulting drop in branch visits and necessary cyber security upgrades. “It’s been really interesting,” said Diana … [Read more...] about Credit Unions In Nevada
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
High-View LandscapesCommercial Real Estate Developments in Nevada
The economic climate in the United State, and the globe, is leaving many professionals scratching their heads. A lot of indicators suggest the economy might be slowing and could even be entering a recession. Those indicators, however, are telling a different story than a lot of previous economic downturns. Companies for instance are in desperate need of employees, … [Read more...] about High-View Landscapes
Business Survival VS. Pandemic DestructionBankruptcy in Nevada
For Nevada businesses struggling to survive during the coronavirus pandemic, bankruptcy may end up being the only way out. While overall filings nationally were up 20 percent last year, according to bankruptcy court records, the number of businesses in the state that filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which involves reorganizing and remaining in operation, have remained relatively … [Read more...] about Business Survival VS. Pandemic Destruction
Through Challenging Times, Buying and Selling Business Continues at Record Pace in Nevada
With all of the tragedy, shut down and hardship associated with COVID, there have been a few bright spots in the Nevada business community that give us great hope for 2021. As the new year is underway, it is interesting to note that entrepreneurship is notably on the rise. Nevada has experienced an increase in the sale of existing businesses to the next generation of … [Read more...] about Through Challenging Times, Buying and Selling Business Continues at Record Pace in Nevada
Around the State
Sands Named to CDP Climate and Water A-Lists Las Vegas Sands has been recognized by the global environmental non-profit, CDP, for its sustainability strategy. The resort developer was named to the Climate A-List for the sixth consecutive year. The list measures the company’s work toward cutting emissions and mitigating climate risks, among others. In addition, Sands was … [Read more...] about Around the State
Making ConnectionsCommunications in Nevada
When the COVID-19 quarantine closed nonessential businesses, Nevada employers, used to traditional businesses with staff working on the jobsite, found themselves, overnight, with remote workers. Along with that, there was a sudden need for technology to support communications between employees, employers, and the technology they rely on. Communications during the … [Read more...] about Making Connections
Renee Hanson
CEOVertical Athletics Type of Business: Athletics Accessories ManufacturerBased: Gardenville, NVHails From: Grosse Pointe, MI Years Co. has been in Nevada: 11Years with Company in Nevada: 12Employees with Company: 06 Who in your Life has been Instrumental to your Success? Alissa Nourse has been a mentor for the past seven years and has recently stepped in as our … [Read more...] about Renee Hanson
The Possibilities of Rural NevadaEconomics Before, During and After the Pandemic
According to the U.S. Census, places with populations greater than 2,500 and less than 50,000 are deemed rural. Based on information from the last Census, in 2010 Nevada ranked third in states that had the largest rural populations. Nevada’s rural population made up 5.8 percent of the whole. Rural Nevada often doesn’t get as much media attention as metro counties Clark and … [Read more...] about The Possibilities of Rural Nevada
Who to Hire in the COVID Era
It is clear that the hiring landscape has shifted immensely in a matter of months. According to data from the Pew Research Center, the rise in the number of unemployed workers due to COVID-19 is substantially greater than that of the Great Recession. As some businesses look to expand and others simply attempt to rebuild their workforce, employers may find the inflated hiring … [Read more...] about Who to Hire in the COVID Era
Iconic Women of Distinction Awards 2020
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 … [Read more...] about Iconic Women of Distinction Awards 2020
Architects & EngineersRebounds and Changes
Like roadsters cruising across the desert at 80-something mph, Nevada’s architectural and engineering firms slammed hard on the brakes when the COVID-19 pandemic threw up a roadblock last spring. Now that traffic is moving again, some lanes are moving faster than others. Business is recovering at most firms, but executives don’t expect a full recovery until … [Read more...] about Architects & Engineers