As the Vegas Golden Knights started their first season in 2017, few expected the magic that would ensue and catapult them to the Stanley Cup Final in the inaugural season. The doubts were so massive that before the season began, multiple articles ran expressing the feelings a hockey team in the desert could not succeed. Those feelings stem partly because the NHL’s expansion … [Read more...] about Touchdown
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Game On: The Business of Hockey in Nevada
Bill Foley manages to get home from a Vegas Golden Knights game at 11:30 p.m., but his head doesn’t hit the pillow until at least 1:30 a.m. “The adrenaline flows,” said Foley, the majority owner of National Hockey League’s newest franchise. “I’ve been in a lot of different businesses in my career and this has been the most enjoyable, entertaining and fun time that I’ve … [Read more...] about Game On: The Business of Hockey in Nevada
Around the State: September 2017
NHL Practice Facility Named after City National Bank City National has been named the official bank for the Vegas Golden Knights National Hockey League team. The team’s practice facility has now been named the City National Arena and the bank will be brand identified at the T-Mobile arena where the Knights will play during the regular season. City Nationals mutli-year … [Read more...] about Around the State: September 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
Carefully Planned: Architects and Engineers in Nevada
Like the fellow who narrowly escaped drowning, executives of architectural and engineering firms in Nevada are really cautious as they venture back into the water. Obviously, industry executives are thrilled they’re landing a steady stream of new work as the development and construction sectors come back to life but, they’re wary of once again getting into deep water too … [Read more...] about Carefully Planned: Architects and Engineers in Nevada