“Nevada’s economy will mirror that of the overall U.S. economy, in 2013. Our country is facing a challenging financial outlook with large (and growing) federal & state budget deficits, looming tax increases, and likely spending cuts on numerous domestic programs.”
Brian D. Lawenda, M.D. • Clinical Director and Radiation Oncologist, 21st Century Oncology
“Our community is uniting to focus on local businesses, job growth and education. NDOT’s infrastructure upgrades are a signal that prosperity is fighting its way back. We are a tough community with a boom-and-bust history. Short-term fixes are not the answer; we now are focused on sustainability.”
Jamie Cooke • Financial Advisor and Partner, MC2 Wealth Solutions, LLC
“Since the housing market plays such a big role in the local economy, and it seems to be improving this year, I would think that the overall Nevada economy is in store for some gradual improvement as well.”
Blane Johnson • President, Nevada Association of Realtors
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“It 100% depends on what happens in Washington in the next 3 months; if end of the year tax increases are avoided and a pro-business President/Congress takes control, then yes; if not, then it will be worse!”
P. Scott Voltz, MAI, MBA • Voltz Commercial Realty Advisors
“I’m a positive person by nature so my instinct is to respond yes. I also believe the reality of things in Las Vegas and Nevada in general are improving. There is no lack of economic challenges still out there, but the people of our state have demonstrated a resilience that I think few would have credited us for before this most recent crisis. Here’s to an even better 2013!”
Don Hamrick • General Manager, Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
“Yes, if we continue the current path. The Nevada economy is making incremental progress on growth and thus employment in our traditional business sectors; and more importantly, we’re adding new businesses and making progress with our economic diversification efforts.”
Frank Woodbeck • Director, Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation