In a world where headlines often focus on challenges and crises, the quiet victories in our communities can easily go unnoticed. Yet, these victories are the foundation of our everyday lives, shaping the safety and security we often take for granted. Southern Nevada’s recent success in reducing crime is one such victory—a story of effective […]
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We spend a lot of time discussing Southern Nevada’s need for economic diversification. The narrative goes something like this: our community’s economy has long been heavily reliant on tourism, gaming and entertainment. While these industries have provided significant revenue and employment, they also make our economy vulnerable to fluctuations and downturns, as evidenced by the […]
It was just a few years ago when the global economy was rocked, the domestic stock market was cratering, and concerns about local home prices emerged. More recently, economic conditions have been strong, stock values reached all-time highs, and the price of a typical home approached its previous high-water mark. Economies tend to work in […]
Las Vegas is largely defined by its ability to defy expectations, and recent forecasts predicting a decline in its appeal to younger travelers are no exception. Contrary to these gloomy predictions, which suggest that an aging core visitor base might render the city’s 150,000 hotel rooms less appealing to new generations, the reality is strikingly […]
Today, we stand at a pivotal crossroads, a moment characterized by the stark contrast between the cautious embrace of technology by our parents and grandparents and the seamless integration of digital tools into the lives of younger generations. The older generations approached each new device with a blend of awe and skepticism, some even steadfastly […]
Small businesses are the lifeblood of many communities. In fact, there are over 11.5 million businesses in the United States, and 99.8 percent of them are considered small based on a threshold of fewer than 500 employees. Those small businesses employ more than 106 million private-sector workers, or 82.1 percent of private jobs nationwide. Businesses […]
Philanthropy, at its essence, is the heartbeat of societal progress, a testament to humanity’s inherent desire to uplift and support those in need. In Southern Nevada, a region marked by remarkable prosperity and unique challenges, the call to philanthropy resonates as profoundly as ever. Amidst this backdrop, innovative companies are revolutionizing the concept of giving, […]
Twenty twenty-three was a year of tremendous economic success. Nationally, employment, gross domestic product, household incomes, consumer spending, corporate profits, manufacturing investment and construction spending were all at or near peak levels. Closer to home, Southern Nevada similarly posted record employment, retail sales, gaming revenue and airport passenger volumes as well as making notable gains […]
With the holiday season in full swing and the end of the year on the horizon, this is the time to take stock of the good things we accomplished during the past year and identify where we can improve. While most of us don’t document our New Year’s resolutions, many of us make an internal […]
The Roaring Twenties of the 20th century and the 2020s of the 21st century, though 100 years apart, present compelling parallels in their economic landscapes. In the 1920s, the world was emerging from the shadows of World War I, leading to a period of economic boom and cultural expansion. While the 2020s are yet to […]
Clark County, which includes Las Vegas and its surrounding areas, currently boasts a population of just over 2.3 million residents. In 2022, the rate of population growth slowed to 1.2 percent, resulting in a net increase of approximately 27,800 residents. This growth rate is significantly lower than the average annual growth rate of 2.2 percent, […]
At the bottom of the special Nevada license plates issued to honor the Vegas Golden Knights, there’s a simple message: Vegas Born. The motto recognizes the unlikely birth of major-league hockey in a city where, before Bill Foley’s vision was realized, most of the ice in town was served in drinks. But the Knights changed […]
On November 18, Las Vegas will be at the center of the sporting universe when 10 teams comprising 20 drivers participate in Formula 1’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. F1’s global television audience surpassed 1.5 billion during the 2022 season, translating into an average viewership of 70 million per race. Expectations are that those tuning […]
There has been a lot of talk about recessions lately. An ominous brew of fear and loathing, most of the nation’s economists are now projecting the United States will dip into recession during the next 12 months and pundits are quick to blame the Federal Reserve Bank for its aggressive interest rate hikes. The Atlantic […]
Tourism continues to dominate the economic profile of Southern Nevada. At the same time, the community is making great strides in diversifying the job base and the mix of businesses that arrive at Las Vegas’ front door. The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance recently hosted the 43rd annual Las Vegas Perspective event that provided a […]
Nevada State Bank recently issued the 10th edition of its Nevada Small Business Survey. Businesses surveyed expressed tempered optimism about Nevada’s economy, expecting growth but citing labor supply challenges and consumer spending sustainability as potential headwinds over the next 12 to 24 months. During the past decade, Applied Analysis has surveyed more than 4,000 businesses […]
So much of our economic lives come down to a single decision: to save or to spend. Recently, we have seen heightened concern about overspending and rising debt for governments, businesses and households. At present, the nation’s debt stands at $31.4 trillion. This number is nearly six times the $5.8 trillion reported before the Great […]
Consumers have been on a spending spree since the economy reopened and stimulus programs rolled out. At the same time, four-decade-high inflation has also been pushing prices to unprecedented levels in the past year. All of this has pointed toward consumer spending patterns that have reached new heights. Quite frankly, since last year, I have […]
In 1849, French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr wrote, “plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” – the more things change, the more they stay the same. Karr was a teacher, journalist and novelist, not an economist, but his statement could not be more relevant to our modern economy. Change is the only constant. During […]
Questions about where the Southern Nevada housing market is headed have become commonplace. Most recall the economic devastation caused by the Great Recession and the corresponding global financial crisis over a decade ago. During that timeframe, Las Vegas earned the moniker of the foreclosure capital of the world. In the blink of an eye, homeowners […]
2022 was a remarkable year. Southern Nevada reported record levels of population, employment, income, consumer spending, gross gaming revenue, corporate profits and airport passenger counts. Now, we head into 2023 with unprecedented state and local budget surpluses, the strongest convention and meeting calendar in a decade, a resurgence of international visitation, the planned opening of […]
A recent Wall Street Journal poll of leading economists put the probability of the United States going into recession over the next 12 months at 63 percent. Conventional wisdom is that the Federal Reserve Bank will continue raising interest rates to combat stubborn high inflation, thereby slowing the economy and causing gross domestic product to […]
In a state where nearly 86 percent of land is owned or controlled by various federal entities, the federal government plays a significant role in the destiny of our state. That is why it is essential for business and community leaders to join with our Nevada Congressional delegation to engage and advocate for the needs […]
After more than a year of steady and consistent growth from the pandemic, recent headlines portray an economy turning into rising headwinds. Inflation remains at near four-decade highs. Interest rates are climbing as the Federal Reserve moves to stem inflation. Stock markets face volatility. Supply chains remain stubbornly disrupted. Housing prices are dipping. This combination […]
If you’ve seen the dramatic “bathtub ring” around Lake Mead, the visual evidence of a megadrought impacting the Colorado River Basin is clear. With the beleaguered river providing 90 percent of Southern Nevada’s water supply, it might seem counterintuitive that our community is one of the most water secure in the Southwest. The drought and […]
We are not defined by our challenges; we are defined by our ability to overcome them. Last month, the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) hosted its 42nd annual Las Vegas Perspective event, and more than 700 business and community leaders heard about an impending recession, a drying climate depleting our water resources and the […]
As our nation has continued to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new theme has emerged. The aim is not to simply achieve the steady-state experienced pre-pandemic but to instead build back better – a challenge the Southern Nevada community has taken to heart. Over the last year, representatives from every municipality and leaders from […]
On Sept. 10, 1957, Southern Nevadans marveled as UNLV (then called Nevada Southern University) launched its first classes in a single building — the 13,000-square-foot Frazier Hall — which housed classrooms, offices, science laboratories, and a library. Surrounded by acres of untilled land, the new school served about 500 students, but more importantly, it stood […]
How does Las Vegas stay on top? How do we continue to be the most exciting, dynamic, relevant, in-demand destination globally? What is our recipe? It’s innovation + imagination + daring + risk taking = reinvention. From a small gambling oasis in the desert to A-level entertainment, themed mega-resorts, the world’s No. 1 convention destination […]
Small businesses are foundational building blocks of our economy. From restaurants to corner shops and business offices to construction sites, small businesses provide all-important goods and services for consumers and other businesses while creating jobs throughout the economy. Across the nation and in Nevada, businesses with fewer than 100 employees account for nearly six in […]