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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.

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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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December 14, 2022

News – Lexicon Bank Exits De Novo Status with Banner Year

Breakout Southern Nevada community-chartered bank bucks trend, exits de novo period profitable. LAS VEGAS December 14, 2022 — Lexicon Bank, Las Vegas’s first community-chartered bank in more than a decade, announces the completion of its de novo period, a three-year timeframe of stringent supervision for newly established banks imposed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation […]

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October 4, 2022

News – Lexicon Bank Donates Books and Helps Fund Spread the Word Nevada

Local literacy nonprofit organization helps kids succeed by teaching them the fundamental reading, writing, and comprehension skills. LAS VEGAS, October 4, 2022— Lexicon Bank announces Spread the Word Nevada (STWN) as its October Community Spotlight. The Bank will raise funds for their Books & Buddies program, donating books and driving advocacy for their literacy programs […]

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September 1, 2022

News – Lexicon Bank Spotlights Green Our Planet, In Efforts to Help Plant a Seed In Nevada’s Youth

Lexicon spotlights nonprofit organization in recognition and support of Environmental Awareness Month. LAS VEGAS, September 1, 2022 — This September, Lexicon Bank is proud to support Green Our Planet, in recognition and support of Environmental Awareness Month, in its monthly Community Spotlight program. Lexicon Bank made a cash donation and is partnering with the organization […]

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August 1, 2022

News – Lexicon Bank Donates $5,000 to Scleroderma Sprint

Southern Nevada’s Community-focused Banking Partner Spotlights Scleroderma Sprint to Rally Support, Drive Advocacy and Help Raise $1,000,000 for Scleroderma Research LAS VEGAS, August 1, 2022 — This August, Lexicon Bank is proud to support Scleroderma Sprint, an event dedicated to raising awareness for the currently incurable Scleroderma disease, in its monthly Community Spotlight program. Lexicon […]

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July 1, 2022

News – Lexicon Bank Restocks Street Teens Summer Supplies for Hottest Month of Year

Lexicon Bank Partners with Street Teens for July Community Spotlight Initiative to Help Garner Local Support for Homeless, Abandoned and At-Risk Kids LAS VEGAS, July 1, 2022 — This July, Lexicon Bank is proud to partner with Street Teens to raise awareness of the local nonprofit in its monthly Community Spotlight program. Lexicon Bank proudly […]

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June 1, 2022

News – 2022 WSOP Sponsor Lexicon Bank is All In Supporting Southern Nevada Charities.

Lexicon Bank Joins Forces with The Charity Series of Poker to Support Tournament Benefiting Three Square Food Bank LAS VEGAS, June 1, 2022— This June, Lexicon Bank is proud to partner with the Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) and raise awareness of its next charity event “Full Houses of Food.” To commemorate the 2022 World […]

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May 14, 2022

News – Lexicon Bank Names Hilary Nelson As Senior Vice President

Lexicon Bank Names Hilary Nelson As Senior Vice President & Director of Operations and Compliance LAS VEGAS, March 14, 2022— Lexicon Bank, Nevada’s community-focused banking partner, announced today the promotion of Hilary Nelson as its new Senior Vice President & Director of Operations and Compliance. Ms. Nelson will be responsible for the continued oversight and […]

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Video Coverage

The Henderson Silver Knights have announced Lexicon Bank as the Official Bank and a founding member of the Silver Society, an exclusive group of partners supporting the team and its venues. This partnership highlights shared values of community, teamwork, and dedication to Southern Nevada. Both organizations are committed to fostering growth and connection within the local community.

Hilary Nelson, Senior Vice President & Director of Operations and Compliance, joined Dana Wagner of KSNV-News 3 Las Vegas for National Identity Theft Month to discuss how to avoid fraud and identity theft during last-minute holiday shopping and while traveling.

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.