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
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2019 Economic Forecast for NevadaUpward Trends
According to experts, the outlook for Nevada’s economy this year is positive and projected to fare at least as well as it did, or perhaps even better, in 2018. However, one or more known or unknown wild cards could have a dampening effect. Some of the indicators that support the forecast in Southern Nevada include strong employment and population growth, robust consumer … [Read more...] about 2019 Economic Forecast for Nevada
Applied Analysis Increases its Commitment to Northern Nevada with Reno-Based Office
Reno and Las Vegas – Data-driven advisory services firm Applied Analysis has announced the opening of a new office location in Reno, Nevada. The firm’s expansion is concurrent with the hiring of Cory Hunt to oversee its new Northern Nevada office. Hunt previously served as deputy director of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and senior policy analyst … [Read more...] about Applied Analysis Increases its Commitment to Northern Nevada with Reno-Based Office
Nevada State Bank’s Annual Survey of Small Business Leaders Shows Confidence in Economy at Record High
LAS VEGAS - An annual survey of small business owners and managers throughout Nevada reveals record levels of confidence in the economy, with more than 87 percent of those surveyed believing Nevada's economy is headed in the right direction. The statewide scientific survey by local firm Applied Analysis was conducted during January on behalf of Nevada State Bank. To ensure … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank’s Annual Survey of Small Business Leaders Shows Confidence in Economy at Record High
Build-To-Suit, Spec, Flex: Nevada’s Industrial Real Estate Industry Has It All
Industrial real estate isn’t static. Buildings are constructed, leased up and absorbed, vacancy rates fall and climb again, buildings constructed for one purpose end up serving another. Everything varies with the cycle of the economy. Industrial real estate itself is a microcosm view of the industries using it. The Nevada Market In Nevada, indicators point to continued … [Read more...] about Build-To-Suit, Spec, Flex: Nevada’s Industrial Real Estate Industry Has It All
Transformers: Retailers Change Tactics
To attract a new generation of shoppers and keep up with competition from online retailers, Nevada shopping malls are transforming into “mixed-use lifestyle centers” and encouraging their tenants to profit from online shopping instead of fighting it. Their tactics seem to be working, as mall owners report record numbers of shoppers and few vacancies. Malls’ success … [Read more...] about Transformers: Retailers Change Tactics
Well Played: Tourism in Nevada Roaring Back
Tourism has played a vital role in the Nevada economy since Hoover Dam was new and Reno invented the quickie divorce. The travel and tourism industry generates $3.2 billion in state and local tax revenues - 26 percent of the total tax revenues in the state - and represents $19.1 billion (about 13 percent) of Nevada’s gross domestic product (GDP). Nevada jobs attributed to the … [Read more...] about Well Played: Tourism in Nevada Roaring Back
Office in Nevada: A Perspective Shift
Nearly a decade after the recession left yawning vacancies in office properties across Nevada, buildings are finally beginning to fill. Whether the rising occupancy justifies speculative new development — particularly in the Las Vegas area — remains an open question. Applied Analysis estimates the office vacancy rate in Southern Nevada stood at 19.8 percent in the first … [Read more...] about Office in Nevada: A Perspective Shift
Around the State: April 2017
UNLV Lee Business School MBA Program Rises in Ranking The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Lee Business School’s MBA program has broken the top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of part-time MBA programs. UNLV’s course rose from 102 to tie for 95th place and is part of the ranking of “America’s Best Graduate Schools”. The rankings compare over 300 … [Read more...] about Around the State: April 2017
The Ups and Downs: Nevada’s Economic Forecast
Experts are bullish on Nevada’s overall economy this year, anticipating continued recovery from the recession and growth, they said. Four key markers support their outlook: Wages: The average private weekly wage for Nevada workers peaked in October at $758.86, representing a 2.3 percent year-over-year increase, according to Applied Analysis, a Las Vegas-based economic fiscal … [Read more...] about The Ups and Downs: Nevada’s Economic Forecast
Applied Analysis Announces Staff Promotions and Additions Heading into 2017
Three Senior Analyst Promotions and New Recruiting Class Las Vegas - Applied Analysis, a leading advisory services firm, announced the company has promoted three of its Analysts to Senior Analyst positions. Senior Analysts generally have at least two years of work experience within the firm and demonstrate their ability to take on senior roles on a wide range of client … [Read more...] about Applied Analysis Announces Staff Promotions and Additions Heading into 2017
Around the State: October 2016
Nathan Adelson Hospice Acquires Solari Hospice Care The largest non-profit hospice in Nevada, Nathan Adelson Hospice, has finalized the acquisition of Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care, an end-of-life healthcare organization previously owned by HealthCare Partners Nevada, LLC. The acquisition is the result of a long-standing relationship between HealthCare Partners and Nathan … [Read more...] about Around the State: October 2016
Around the State: May 2016
Housing Prices Rise Across Nevada According to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors’ (GLVAR) most recent report, the median price of single-family homes is up 7.3 percent from the same reporting period a year ago to $220,000 in Southern Nevada. Chase International Real Estate also recently released a report indicating that the median price of a home in the Reno/Sparks … [Read more...] about Around the State: May 2016
Nevada Corporate Giving Council Releases 2015 Nevada Corporate Philanthropy Report: Report Confirms Nevada Companies Rank Favorably in National Average
American philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau wrote that “Philanthropy is almost the only virtue which is sufficiently appreciated by mankind.” The Nevada Corporate Giving Council released its third annual Nevada Corporate Philanthropy Report which confirms that Nevada corporations rise above the national average in providing support to local and statewide charitable … [Read more...] about Nevada Corporate Giving Council Releases 2015 Nevada Corporate Philanthropy Report: Report Confirms Nevada Companies Rank Favorably in National Average
Small Business Owners Believe State’s Economy Headed in the Right Direction, Nevada State Bank Survey Finds
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank’s annual Small Business Survey reveals a continued confidence in an improving Nevada economy, but a less rosy view of the national economy, with more than half of all Nevadans surveyed saying that the U.S. economy is headed in the wrong direction. The bank’s recent survey of more than 400 small business owners, operators and managers throughout … [Read more...] about Small Business Owners Believe State’s Economy Headed in the Right Direction, Nevada State Bank Survey Finds
Economic Forecast 2016: Increasing Stability and Growth
According to analysts, Nevada’s economy will continue to show improvement in 2016, but with a few new wrinkles thrown in. Rising wages will mean more disposable income, which in turn boosts consumer spending. Job creation, described as the single best indicator of economic growth, is expected to add more than 52,000 workers to company payrolls this year, according to the Nevada … [Read more...] about Economic Forecast 2016: Increasing Stability and Growth
Giving Back
Corporate giving is not static and unchanging, but rather an evolving process dependent on economic realities for companies that choose to give back to the communities in which they’re doing business. “It’s a concept of partnership,” said Michael Brown, executive director and vice president of corporate affairs, Barrick North America. “We’re in the mining business, but we’re … [Read more...] about Giving Back
Corporate Philanthropy Leaders Share Charitable Giving Strategies with Local Nonprofit Executives
Statewide report shows Nevada among nation’s leaders in corporate charitable support Nonprofits urged to participate in survey for next statewide report. Members of the Nevada Corporate Giving Council (NCGC), representing the gaming, banking and mining industries, recently met with southern Nevada nonprofit executives to share insights about corporate philanthropy in Nevada. … [Read more...] about Corporate Philanthropy Leaders Share Charitable Giving Strategies with Local Nonprofit Executives
Nevada’s Office Space: Positive Headway
The office space component of Nevada’s commercial real estate market faces a long recovery following the recession. Vacancy and unemployment rates were high, inventory was excessive and landlords struggled to effect leases. In addition, after the recession new construction activity and investor property acquisitions had ceased. Typically, the sector tends to be the last to … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Office Space: Positive Headway
Mining: It’s About More than Gold
The value chain for Nevada’s roughly 20 metals and minerals begins with companies mining the resources. This benefits the miners and their employees monetarily and the communities around those mines where dollars are spent, donations are made and other commitments are carried out. Mining firms require goods and services at each stage of their process—exploration, … [Read more...] about Mining: It’s About More than Gold