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Lexicon Bank is proud to serve as a local, regional and national thought leader in community banking for Southern Nevada and amplify the unique needs of small businesses across the Valley.

June 2, 2024

Lexicon Bank Sponsors JA BizTown to Empower Students for Real-World Business Experience and Promote Financial Literacy

During April, Financial Literacy Month, Lexicon Bank kicked off its partnership with Junior Achievement for JA BizTown in Las Vegas to promote financial literacy among students. Lexicon, as a founding sponsor of JA BizTown, showcased a branch which will allow students to immerse themselves in and learn how community banks, like Lexicon, are essential to the community.

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December 11, 2023

Lexicon Bank Wins Three Gold Awards Including Best Bank in Review-Journal’s 2023 Best Of Las Vegas Reader’s Poll

Lexicon Bank announced today that it has received three Gold Awards, including Best Bank, in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s 2023 Best of Las Vegas Reader’s Poll. In addition, the local business bank was named this year’s Gold Award winner for Best Commercial Banking and Best Commercial Lending.

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December 11, 2023

News – Lexicon Bank Wins Golds in Best of Las Vegas

Community-focused bank also recognized with top awards for Best Commercial Banking and Best Commercial Lending LAS VEGAS, NV – (December 11, 2023) – Lexicon Bank announced today that it has received three Gold Awards, including Best Bank, in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s 2023 Best of Las Vegas Reader’s Poll. In addition, the local business bank […]

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May 1, 2023

News – Lexicon Bank Features Special Olympics Nevada As Its May Community Spotlight

Local Bank sponsors upcoming 2023 Southern Nevada Spring Games in partnership with Special Olympics Nevada LAS VEGAS, May 1, 2023 – Lexicon Bank is proud to announce that Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) has been selected as the May Community Spotlight and that the bank will be sponsoring the upcoming 2023 Southern Nevada Spring Games. Special […]

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May 1, 2023

Lexicon Bank Features Special Olympics Nevada As Its May Community Spotlight

Lexicon Bank is proud to announce that Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) has been selected as the May Community Spotlight and that the bank will be sponsoring the upcoming 2023 Southern Nevada Spring Games.

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April 1, 2023

News – Lexicon Bank Features The Nature Conservancy As Its April Community Spotlight

Supporting environmental stewardship: local bank shines a light on The Nature Conservancy’s conservation efforts during Earth Month LAS VEGAS, April 1, 2023 – Lexicon Bank is proud to announce The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as its April Community Spotlight in celebration of Earth Month. The Bank is raising awareness for TNC, a leading environmental nonprofit organization, […]

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March 1, 2023

News – Lexicon Bank Features Friendship Circle As Its March Community Spotlight

Bank partners with local organization in honor of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month LAS VEGAS, March 1, 2023 – Lexicon Bank is proud to announce Friendship Circle of Las Vegas as its March Community Spotlight in celebration of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The Bank is championing their cause for a more inclusive community and […]

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February 23, 2023

Lexicon Bank’s President & CEO Stacy Watkins in her guest column in the Las Vegas Weekly

Good business isn’t just turning profits; it’s also about being a force for good in the community. Hear from Lexicon Bank’s President & CEO Stacy Watkins in her guest column in the Las Vegas Weekly.

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February 7, 2023

News – SBA Star Award Winner

Breakout Southern Nevada community-chartered bank honored for its commitment to small businesses by the SBA Nevada District Office. LAS VEGAS February 7, 2023 — Lexicon Bank, Las Vegas’s first community-chartered bank in over a decade, was named the 2022 STAR Award recipient by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Nevada District Office. The STAR Award […]

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February 2, 2023

News – Lexicon Bank Appoints Amanda Klein to Vice President of Marketing

Community-Led Bank Creates New Role to Deepen Relationships with Community and Its Stakeholders. LAS VEGAS, February 2, 2023 — Lexicon Bank, Nevada’s community-focused banking partner, proudly announces the appointment of Amanda Klein as its Vice President of Marketing. Amanda will serve as a key contributor to Lexicon Bank’s continued growth in Southern Nevada for businesses, […]

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February 1, 2023

News – Lexicon Bank Features The Springs Preserve As Its February Community Spotlight

Local Bank partners with “the birthplace of Las Vegas” as it celebrates the 14th annual Black History Month Festival. LAS VEGAS, February 1, 2023— Lexicon Bank is proud to announce The Springs Preserve as its February Community Spotlight in celebration of Black History Month. The Bank joins forces this month to advocate for the organization’s […]

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January 3, 2023

News – Lexicon Bank Kicks Off Monthly Community Spotlight with B.E. A S.H.E.R.O.

Local Bank partners with non-profit organization to help eliminate the trafficking of minors in Las Vegas, the #1 ranked city for trafficking in the nation. LAS VEGAS, January 3, 2023— Lexicon Bank is proud to announce The B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. Foundation as its January Community Spotlight in recognition of National Human Trafficking Day on January […]

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Video Coverage

Lexicon Bank partnered with BBB of Southern Nevada for an informational webinar on how to accelerate business growth. They discussed why choosing the right lending option and financial partner is a major step that will impact businesses in the long run.

Leo Moschioni, Lexicon Executive Vice President and Cheif Credit Officer, spoke with KSNV News 3, Las Vegas about the Bank's third Communities In Schools of Nevada Fill the Bus Supply Drive. The team was proud to contribute $7,000 to the drive between supplies and a Community Spotlight cash donation.

Stacy Watkins, president of Lexicon Bank, and Tim O'Reilly, president of O'Reilly Law Group, join the InBizLV Podcast to discuss how local business owners are navigating the current health crisis and planning for a safe reopening of the economy.

John Miller, Board Director and founding CEO, spoke to Fox Business Network correspondent, Edward Lawrence, about the current measures in the PPP loan program, and how Lexicon has stepped up to meet the needs of the Las Vegas community.

Lexicon’s Stacy Watkins and a PPP recipient spoke to Fox 5 Las Vegas about the Bank’s quick response towards businesses in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they were able to help hundreds of other businesses across the Valley submit their applications.

Stacy Watkins and April Wilson spoke with KSNV News 3, Las Vegas about the Bank's second Communities In Schools of Nevada Fill the Bus Supply Drive. As one of Lexicon's first initiatives when it opened its doors last August, the team is proud to give back to the community it calls home.