February 2020: Nevada’s economy was at a peak. Unemployment stood at 3.6 percent. The state led the nation in new job creation. March 2020: Governor Sisolak ordered all nonessential businesses to close and Nevada entered the worst recession since 2008. In two months, 280,000 Nevadans lost jobs. The COVID-19 recession was a faster, larger drop than the Great Recession, … [Read more...] about Economic Forecast 2021
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Making ConnectionsCommunications in Nevada
When the COVID-19 quarantine closed nonessential businesses, Nevada employers, used to traditional businesses with staff working on the jobsite, found themselves, overnight, with remote workers. Along with that, there was a sudden need for technology to support communications between employees, employers, and the technology they rely on. Communications during the … [Read more...] about Making Connections
The Possibilities of Rural NevadaEconomics Before, During and After the Pandemic
According to the U.S. Census, places with populations greater than 2,500 and less than 50,000 are deemed rural. Based on information from the last Census, in 2010 Nevada ranked third in states that had the largest rural populations. Nevada’s rural population made up 5.8 percent of the whole. Rural Nevada often doesn’t get as much media attention as metro counties Clark and … [Read more...] about The Possibilities of Rural Nevada
Economic Development in the Time of COVID-19Diversify, Grow, Survive or Thrive
“Before March 2020, Nevada led the country in producing new jobs,” said Jonas Peterson, president and CEO, Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA). “Our economic development plan was working, and our economy was consistently becoming more diverse.” Across the state, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, technology and healthcare sectors were growing. In February, Nevada’s … [Read more...] about Economic Development in the Time of COVID-19
How Does Nevada Stack Up2020
How does Nevada Compare to Other States in 2020? In previous years, annual reports showed a state more susceptible to U.S. economic ups and downs than others. When times were good, millions of tourists brought their money to Nevada, and the numbers showed a prosperous state that often led the nation in growth, despite chronic concerns about low rankings for … [Read more...] about How Does Nevada Stack Up
2020 Women to Watch
Outstanding in their fields, Women to Watch are leaders, influencers, business owners, executives and mentors. They are women that others look up to and respect for their history of success and perseverance. The 2020 class of Women to Watch personifies those characteristics. They’ve been through the ups and downs of Nevada’s economic landscape and through it alll have shown … [Read more...] about 2020 Women to Watch
New BeginningsReinventing Nevada’s Workforce After Shutdown
On March 20, Governor Sisolak ordered all nonessential businesses to close as Nevada followed shutdown orders, attempting to slow the spread of COVID-19. Overnight, the travel and tourism engine shutdown. For the first time ever, casinos closed their doors. During the first week of shutdown, nearly 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits. The … [Read more...] about New Beginnings
Legal Elite 2020The Silver State’s Top Attorneys
Now in its thirteenth year, Legal Elite is an annual list showcasing Nevada attorneys who have been recognized by their associates for their work and dedication to the legal field. Polling began in mid-February and nearly 4,500 nominations were submitted by licensed attorneys in the state. Each submission then went through an extensive verification process resulting in the top … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2020
Temporarily Closed for BusinessNevada Versus COVID-19
Seemingly overnight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has swept through the world and changed every aspect of daily activity. From home-life and recreation to work and business operations, individuals everywhere have had to quickly learn to adapt to an unprecedented event. Working from home has been a trial by fire as businesses throughout Nevada closed their doors after … [Read more...] about Temporarily Closed for Business
Healthcare in NevadaA Look at Hospitals in the Silver State
As Nevada’s hospital executives began gearing up quickly during March to deal with the challenges of the coronavirus, most of them could take some comfort from the knowledge that their institutions were working from a solid financial base. From Henderson to Reno, the combination of good financial performance and increasing demands presented by population growth … [Read more...] about Healthcare in Nevada
A Look at EducationMoving at the Speed of Knowledge
A vibrant, diverse economy requires a trained, educated workforce. A trained, educated workforce capable of taking on the diverse needs of its community requires a system of education designed to meet the needs of individuals and institutions in that economy. “We have to ensure that students who come out of college have good written and verbal skills and can work … [Read more...] about A Look at Education
Betting on NevadaGaming Industry Outlook
Nevada’s gaming industry is the biggest employer in Nevada and the most important sector in the state’s economy. In fiscal year 2018, the hospitality industry accounted for nearly 38.9 percent of the state’s total tax revenues and supported 450,100 jobs. While economic development agencies continue their efforts to diversify the Nevada economy, gaming will continue to be its … [Read more...] about Betting on Nevada
Economic ForecastBuilding on Nevada’s Strong Economy
As Governor Steve Sisolak looks at the state’s strong economic performance at the dawn of a new decade, he sees it well-positioned to make investments that will create jobs and wealth for years to come. Top economists expect Nevada’s strong performance will continue into the New Year and that optimism, Sisolak says, creates an opportunity to address long-term economic … [Read more...] about Economic Forecast
Coming Up…Multiple Generations in the Workplace
Nevada businesses are operating in a unique era. People are living longer, healthier lives, and therefore they’re not leaving the workforce as soon as they once did. As a result, there are currently four generations working together, bringing unique strengths to the workplace, as well as new challenges. In some ways, people working together are simply people working … [Read more...] about Coming Up…
Shifts OccurringNevada’s Tourism Industry
“Strong” and “evolving”— that’s how Lt. Governor Kate Marshall, chair of TravelNevada described the Silver State’s tourism industry today. Its robustness is evidenced by visitor spending, which has increased year-over-year since 2009. In calendar year 2018, the 56 million people who visited Nevada collectively spent $65.5 billion here, up from $63.7 billion the year … [Read more...] about Shifts Occurring
Professional SportsThe Big New Game in Town
Read "The Business of Sports" by Jennifer Ko Craft With its $1.8 billion budget, the spectacular new Allegiant Stadium — home of the NFL’s Raiders beginning in 2020 — is the biggest, highest profile construction project in Las Vegas in recent memory. But for all the economic benefits of the construction, the new stadium is merely the beginning of a powerful wave … [Read more...] about Professional Sports
How We Stack Up2019
Statistics about Nevada in 2019 provide reasons for both optimism and concern. In this 14th annual study comparing Nevada to other states, economic indicators show that the state is thriving: tourism numbers are up, unemployment is down and home values are steadily rising. However, Nevada is still dealing with the same chronic social issues noted in the first edition in 2006. … [Read more...] about How We Stack Up
2019 Women to Watch
Women in Nevada are leaders, influencers, business owners, executives and mentors. Female executives are a vital part of the business community and are impacting the future of the Silver State in a variety of ways. The 2019 Class of Women to Watch are by no means “up and comers." Instead, they have each created a legacy and have made an indelible mark on Nevada. In the … [Read more...] about 2019 Women to Watch
Lights, Camera – Nevada!A Look Inside Nevada’s Growing Film Industry
Nevada’s film industry is growing in a very competitive international environment. “We currently exist in what is the most competitive environment for production we’ve seen,” said Eric Preiss, director, Nevada Film Office, Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development. The film industry itself is expanding. The internet has changed the concept from movies to content, … [Read more...] about Lights, Camera – Nevada!
Legal Elite 2019The Silver State’s Top Attorneys
Now in it’s twelfth year, Legal Elite is an annual list showcasing Nevada’s top attorneys as chosen by their peers. The attorneys appearing in the following lists represent the best of the best. Polling for Legal Elite 2019 began in mid-February and nearly 5,000 nominations were submitted by licensed attorneys in Nevada. Each submission then went through an extensive … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2019