Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 | 6 a.m.

Dear In Business Las Vegas readers,

Nevada State Bank is proud to sponsor the 2010 Women to Watch awards and congratulates all of the honorees on their many achievements.

Throughout our 50-year history, Nevada State Bank has discovered and nurtured the talents of amazing women in our community. Banking is an industry in which women have excelled and have found opportunity long before other glass ceilings were cracked.

In our commemorative book, “50 Years of Nevada Spirit,” we highlight the stories of women who were instrumental in shaping Nevada’s banking industry as well as that of Nevada State Bank. From the credit clerk who became the chief financial officer, to the teller who became the senior vice president for all retail operations, to the ladies who were searching for a career and found more than 30 years of success serving our clients with their banking needs – Nevada State Bank is proud to have played a role in their success and to share that pride with you as we honor women leaders today.

As we look toward the future of our community – and more globally, our economy – we recognize that women entrepreneurs and leaders are paving the way to changing our attitudes and inspiring confidence in the future. Businesswomen will play a vital role in the economic recovery and growth in Nevada and throughout our nation. Nevada State Bank is here to support their dreams.

We appreciate all of our women colleagues and the excellent work they do each day. On behalf of everyone at Nevada State Bank, I once again congratulate the 2010 Women to Watch on their outstanding contributions and the example they set for generations to come. We look forward to the doors they are opening.

Best regards,

Dallas Haun

President and CEO

Nevada State Bank