In The News: Center for Business and Economic Research
Gov. Steve Sisolak wants to see bigger paychecks for low-wage workers. At Wednesday night’s State of the State address, Sisolak said he is committed to working with business, labor communities and the Legislature to raise Nevada’s minimum wage.
At the Sands Expo and Convention Center, among hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of CES tech show attendees from around the world, one booth was distinctly Las Vegas. UNLV has been exhibiting at the annual tech show since 2014.
In response to the ongoing government shutdown, many people say it's their job to support local Nevadans. Take North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee.
In the depths of the downturn, most analysts agreed: Almost no state was hit harder than Nevada.
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.
Low housing costs and employment opportunities made Nevada the fourth most-moved-to state in 2018, according to a new survey.
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.
The U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday released five-year estimates documenting a multitude of trends in Clark County and other areas across the country.
The U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday released five-year estimates documenting a multitude of trends in Clark County and other areas across the country.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) released its Construction Bulletin update this week showing that $16.22 billion is being budgeted by various developers for construction on an array of projects. The Bulletin, which is updated periodically throughout the year, summarizes current and proposed tourism and convention-related projects in Southern Nevada.
Las Vegas economy will remain strong over the next two years with business optimism high, but a ҳ| 鶹ýӳ, economist says the “softness in tourism” will continue when it comes to visitors and hotel occupancy.
Las Vegas may no longer be just the entertainment capital of the world.
Jeremy Aguero, principal analyst for Las Vegas-based Applied Analysis, said the city is well on its way to becoming the sports and entertainment capital of the world, with the introduction of professional sports teams like the Vegas Golden Knights and, eventually, the Raiders.