For many of us, the mere suggestion discussing the importance of infrastructure makes us feel like we’re back in high school trigonometry class. I fully admit infrastructure is not the sexiest of topics, but the roadways, bridges, airports, water pipes, flood control basins and other components of our nation’s infrastructure network are critical to our […]
Southern Nevada again ranks among the fastest-growing regions in the nation, reporting a population growth rate roughly three times the national average. Renewed growth is increasing demand for everything from houses to hospitals, roads to restaurants. While the construction industry is struggling to keep pace, rising investment tends to be a harbinger of economic prosperity. […]
We are inundated by data. Job growth. Wages. Visitor volume. Unemployment rate. Consumer spending. Graduation rates. GDP. House prices. It can be overwhelming. Yet, as the volume of data has grown, so has the number of tools for collecting, organizing and analyzing it. These tools make it possible to wade through reams of information and […]
Inside the T-Mobile Arena, it was easy at times to question which city we were standing in. Wave after wave of blue-clad Winnipeg Jets fans moved through the concourse. Spontaneous chants of “Go Jets go!” echoed through the arena. During the Canadian national anthem, thousands of Jets fans circling the ice belted their trademark “True […]
For the 2.2 million people who call Southern Nevada home, our city is much more than the glittering resorts that dominate the skyline. We know that beyond the neon glow of Las Vegas Boulevard lies a community where men and women work, raise families, and pursue their dreams. We know that we come from across the United States […]
There is a lot of excitement in southern Nevada about what professional sports means for our community. The Vegas Golden Knights will take the ice in their first regular season home game on October 10; and, with a little luck, the Raiders will begin construction on their new $1.8 billion home a month or two […]
As a new academic year begins, a renowned college at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is set to celebrate its 50th year. For half a century, the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration has served as a living laboratory for its students, producing thousands of educated workers for the hotel and hospitality industries […]
One of the driving forces of southern Nevada’s economic rebound in recent years has been the record-setting pace of Las Vegas visitation, which last year peaked at 42.9 million. While the majority of visitors come to Las Vegas to enjoy eating, shopping, dancing, gambling and partaking in the wide array of amenities the destination offers, […]
