The Nevada Department of Business and Industry is a cabinet level department with 11 agencies, 9 advisory committees and 16 policy-making boards and commissions. Our objective is to encourage and promote the development and growth of business and ensure the legal operation of business in order to protect consumers by maintaining a fair and competitive regulatory environment. Department of Business and Industry Divisions: * Attorney for Injured Workers * Employee Management Relations Board * Financial Institutions Division * Housing Division * Industrial Relations * Insurance Division * Labor Commissioner's Office * Mortgage Lending Division * Real Estate Division * Transportation Authority * Taxicab Authority In addition, the Director's office includes the Office of Business Finance and Planning, Nevada Consumer Affairs and the Office of the Ombudsman of Consumer Affairs for Minorities.