Faced with a bulky office computer, any technician worth their salt begins by telling the frustrated user to try turning the computer off, then back on again. But how will that strategy work when it’s the entire tech economy that’s turned off, then back on again, as the COVID-19 pandemic begins to wane? The screen is flickering to life, and while the picture of the … [Read more...] about Restarting Technology
Dave Archer
Nevada Business Awards2021
Welcome to the inaugural Nevada Business Awards! Thank you for being a part of this very special issue. There is a reason Nevada is known as the Battle Born state. Apart from the way Nevada became a state, the title resonates with Nevadans because of the resilience and perseverance it implies. Battle Born is particularly applicable to Nevada businesses and entrepreneurs who … [Read more...] about Nevada Business Awards
NCET Re-Elects Archer to Top Post
Dave Archer has been re-elected as president and CEO of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology. Archer, now in his 15th year with NCET, previously held executive positions in international product and market development at Viacom, Home Box Office, AOL Netscape and Headlight before … [Read more...] about NCET Re-Elects Archer to Top Post
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
Family Owned Businesses 2020
Nevada State Bank is proud to join Nevada Business Magazine in celebrating the accomplishments of the 2020 Family Owned Business award finalists. Although each family business is unique, successful companies share qualities like perseverance, ingenuity, teamwork and community service – qualities exemplified by the businesses featured this year. This year will long be … [Read more...] about Family Owned Businesses 2020
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
Community leaders selected to serve on NCET board
Dave Archer has been re-elected as president and CEO of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology. Clay Hall has been newly elected as vice president of membership retention for NCET. Re-elected to the board were Jonathan Burke, Mikalee Byerman, Jon Edmondo and Andy … [Read more...] about Community leaders selected to serve on NCET board
2019 Economic Forecast for NevadaUpward Trends
According to experts, the outlook for Nevada’s economy this year is positive and projected to fare at least as well as it did, or perhaps even better, in 2018. However, one or more known or unknown wild cards could have a dampening effect. Some of the indicators that support the forecast in Southern Nevada include strong employment and population growth, robust consumer … [Read more...] about 2019 Economic Forecast for Nevada
Top Executives Named to NCET Board
Connie Liu and Irene Voronel have been re-elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology. Liu, re-elected as vice president of public relations, is an account manager with The Abbi Agency. She has worked on national, statewide, regional and local … [Read more...] about Top Executives Named to NCET Board
Generation Innovation: Technology Advances Nevada Economy
New, existing and relocating technology companies are making Nevada home in both metro and rural areas, bringing innovation across the board. So far, specific technology clusters have not developed. Nevada is seeing everything from bioscience to construction and telecommunications to entertainment. “In a lot of cities you have a sector that’s doing well or a place where it’s … [Read more...] about Generation Innovation: Technology Advances Nevada Economy
Family Owned Business 2017
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
Tech Leaders Elected to NCET Board
Dave Archer has been re-elected as president and CEO of NCET, a member-supported nonprofit in Reno that produces networking events to help individuals and businesses explore and use technology. Susan Moreno has been elected to the board of NCET and will serve a one-year term as co-vice president of membership. Mikalee Byerman, Nicole Rose Dion, Van Fortier, Andy Jorgensen, Matt … [Read more...] about Tech Leaders Elected to NCET Board
Two Tech Leaders Re-Elected to NCET Board
Matt Brown and Rick Saake have been re-elected to one-year terms on the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported nonprofit in Reno that produces events to help individuals and businesses explore and use technology. Brown will serve on the NCET board as vice president of blog content. Saake will serve as vice president of newsletter and database. Both were first elected … [Read more...] about Two Tech Leaders Re-Elected to NCET Board
Tech in Nevada
Economic development in Nevada has a direct, deliberate, effect on Nevada’s technology industry. Then again, Nevada’s technology industry is having a definite effect on economic development. It’s like the old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups commercials – where the collision of chocolate and peanut butter create a happy symbiosis. In this case, the combination is intentional. … [Read more...] about Tech in Nevada
Family Owned Businesses 2015
Congratulations to the 2015 Family Owned Business Finalists As the fifth annual ceremony, this year marks an important milestone for the Family Owned Business Awards. With over 240 companies having been honored over those five years, this event provides much needed recognition to hardworking business owners throughout the state. However, without the support of the sponsors, … [Read more...] about Family Owned Businesses 2015