“In 2025, Nevada was tall on fear and short on facts,” said Brian Bonnenfant, director of the University of Nevada, Reno Center for Regional Studies. “In 2026, I see more uncertainty.” Bonnenfant is one of Nevada’s data experts forecasting a not-so-bright future – dependent on how and when Nevada businesses react. That being said, not all of Nevada is in a … [Read more...] about What Nevada Businesses Can Expect This Year
Andrew Woods
Promises, Potential & PitfallsEconomic Forecast 2025
A new year feels like a change, finishing one chapter and starting the next. Ordinarily there's a narrative that pulls everyone along, because most situations, events and circumstances don't change overnight. This time the change feels momentous. Individuals and industries want to predict what’s going to be familiar, and what's going to be completely changed. The Big … [Read more...] about Promises, Potential & Pitfalls
Extreme Takeoffs and Soft LandingsEconomic Forecast 2024
Welcome to 2024. Following three years of economic extremes, from historic high unemployment and business lockdowns to the pandemic-caused bust and stimulus-caused boom, it's been a ride. The Governor's Economic Advisory Council, launched in tumultuous 2020, is lead by Bob Potts, deputy director, Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED). The council collects data … [Read more...] about Extreme Takeoffs and Soft Landings
Industry FocusEconomic Development
Relatively speaking, Nevada’s economy is in its infancy. And despite success in gaming, tourism and entertainment, the Silver State’s economic development faces numerous challenges. Recently, economic specialists met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss the current and future economy of Nevada including its lack of funding, a missing … [Read more...] about Industry Focus