Nevada Bankers Association

08/20/2026

Looking for a way to promote your business to the Nevada banking industry? Our credit and lender conference is on October 21 and sponsorships are available.

Visit https://nvbankers.org/attend for more information and details.

08/19/2026

Arts, community, and economic prosperity go hand in hand. Read more about Plumas Bank’s decision to become the title sponsor of the Broadway Comes to Reno series with the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in this Northern Nevada Business Weekly article by leading NBA member Stacy Kendall.

https://www.nnbw.com/news/2026/aug/14/sharing-the-spotlight-arts-business-take-center-stage-in-thriving-communities/

When Plumas Bank announced its new partnership with the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Stacy Kendall repeatedly heard a familiar sentiment. “Everybody seems to have a story about a moment in their life at the Pioneer,” said Kendall, senior vice president and community impact director fo...

08/18/2026

For this month’s Nevada Bankers Association board spotlight, we’re highlighting newly announced NBA Chairman Spencer Hafen, president and CEO of Nevada Bank and Trust. He’s leading the 2026-2027 NBA Board of Directors that features financial experts across the state.

Check out our news release here: https://nevadabusiness.com/2026/07/nevada-bankers-association-welcomes-new-board-members/

LAS VEGAS – In conjunction with its annual convention, the Nevada Bankers Association (NBA) welcomed its 2026-27 Board of Directors, led by incoming NBA Chairman Spencer Hafen, president and CEO of Nevada Bank & Trust.

08/13/2026

Nevada joins bankers from Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and Utah in Washington on September 15 to visit with key members of Congress along with regulatory officials. Have you reserved your spot to join us?

Click https://nvbankers.org/attend for more details.

08/13/2026

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08/12/2026

Watch the Nevada Bankers Association CEO and president Phyllis Gurgevich on the latest episode of the Nevada Means Business podcast! Here she is talking about the 5 C's of credit.

08/11/2026

A one-size-fits-all cap on credit card interest rates won't solve affordability- it could make it worse. When lenders can't price for risk, they often tighten credit leaving small businesses and working families with fewer financial options. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto

Read more about this issue here in a recent opinion piece by Ann Silver with the Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce: https://www.rgj.com/story/opinion/2026/07/23/protecting-nvs-small-businesses-means-protecting-credit-card-access-opinion/91030468007/

Ann Silver writes: Congress should be focused on passing policies that help people enter the financial system, not policies that eliminate their access to it.

08/06/2026

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08/06/2026

School starts again across Nevada on Monday. While it’s top of mind, it’s a great opportunity to start that college savings account. Visit a local bank branch today for more details about the great education saving options available.

06/25/2026

Congratulations to Nevada Bankers Association Board Member Matt Baca with Plumas Bank on being named to the Independent Community Bankers of America 40 Under 40 Community Bank Leaders list! https://www.independentbanker.org/w/40-under-40-2026-s-community-bank-leaders

Our eighth annual 40 Under 40 Community Bank Leaders awards highlight the people who are shaping the present and future of our industry. The winners stand out for their achievements in the workplace and beyond, from improving operational efficiency and advocating for strong customer service to promo...