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
University of Nevada Reno’s Center for Regional Studies (CRS)
A Boon to Nevada’s Economy: Tourism Growth
A bright spot in Nevada’s economy, the tourism industry, has grown over the past few years and is a driving force behind Nevada’s comeback. In fact, the industry has grown to the point that Elko outgrew its convention center and Las Vegas plans to expand its facility. This hospitality/leisure sector accounted for 28.1 percent of the state’s total employment at the end of … [Read more...] about A Boon to Nevada’s Economy: Tourism Growth