There is a looming fear among Las Vegas leaders of health care businesses that depend on grants for research and care that the expected Trump budget cuts will make the whole industry vulnerable. Many are already taking steps to mitigate the damage a severe cut in funding will create.
Celebrating the success of Las Vegas businesses is just good business. Genuinely connecting with your friends, colleagues, business suppliers or customers at a time when emotions are soaring leaves a positive impact.
In talking with local business professionals, it seems we have a similar dilemma — fitting in all the Las Vegas business events we’d like to attend.
When it comes to innovation in Nevada, depending on where you look, the bar may seem high or low. Although many Nevadans are raising the bar and setting new standards for innovation, as a state we find ourselves at the bottom of many national lists and in need of improvement in many areas.
It seems that everyone is talking about their economic outlook for 2017. Most are extremely positive and are taking action to expand market share, some are conservative but still planning for growth. There are still a few stinging from the last recession and cautioning about the possibility of a cyclical return to those dark days. This column isn’t going to be about predicting our fate over the next year.