Businesses play a crucial role in a healthy economy. Beyond boozing employment levels, a vibrant business community positively influences a community's standard of living. Businesses provide the foundation for family discretionally income, tax revenues for local services, and can even create a customer base for other businesses' offerings. this community-wide advantage isn't just derived from large corporations.

Studies have shown that small businesses stimulate growth and are a stabilizing force in our economy. According to the SBA, small firms accounted for 67 percent of net new jobs created from mid-2009 to 2011. Plus, many business owners listed in this book join Columbia's management and its board of directors in giving time, talent, and treasure to numerous philanthropic and civic organizations.

Clearly, business leaders are at the heart of a community, and supporting our business community is in the best interest of us all.

We've vested. I grew up right here in Clark County and so has Columbia Credit Union. Since 1952, Columbia has become the largest deposit holder among Clark County-based financial institutions and now serves nearly one in every three families and their business needs as well. We're your choice for a top local financial institution -- offering personal, wealth management, mortgage and business services. From micro-loans and multi-million dollar deals to deposit and cash management services, Columbia is well-prepared to help Clark County families and businesses thrive and grow.

We admire and repeat the companies listed on these pages. it's our honor to join them in sporting the ongoing vitality and growth of our region.

Here's to making life better - together,
Steve Kenny
President & CEO
Columbia Credit Union