Professional sports have had a tremendous impact on Nevada in a short time. The industry has shifted the economy, created thousands of jobs and enhanced tourism, not to mention the impact to the community at large. In essence, Nevada has leveled up. Once known as simply the entertainment capital of the world, the Silver State can now proudly add sport’s capital of the world to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Kerry Bubolz
Industry FocusSports
Once known only for its bright lights, quickie marriages and even quicker divorces, Nevada has evolved to a professional sport mecca. The sport’s market, particularly in southern Nevada now boasts three major league professional sports teams with rumors of an NBA team on the horizon. However, adding a robust sports industry to Nevada’s resume has not been without its … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
AudaCityHenderson
Henderson American author John Calvin Maxwell once said, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.” Henderson has never shied away from being first on the board and blazing a trail for others to follow. But that takes more than guts. We lead with a strong vision, a strategic plan and an unwavering commitment to do what it takes to achieve our … [Read more...] about AudaCity
Game OnSports’ Impact on Nevada’s Economy
“Las Vegas has already earned the title of 'Entertainment Capital of the World', with a brand and narrative around the globe. Now we really have the substance to say we’re the 'Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World',” said Kerry Bubolz, president and COO of the Vegas Golden Knights. The 2023 Stanley Cup champion hockey team is one of three major league sports teams … [Read more...] about Game On
Most Respected Leaders 2023
“Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.” —Bruce Lee True respect, the kind that good leaders garner, isn’t freely given. This type of respect is earned through a million small decisions that are witnessed by peers and the quiet leadership that builds successes. The 2023 Class of Most Respected Leaders (MRL) have earned this respect. Their … [Read more...] about Most Respected Leaders 2023
TouchdownSports in Nevada
As the Vegas Golden Knights started their first season in 2017, few expected the magic that would ensue and catapult them to the Stanley Cup Final in the inaugural season. The doubts were so massive that before the season began, multiple articles ran expressing the feelings a hockey team in the desert could not succeed. Those feelings stem partly because the NHL’s expansion … [Read more...] about Touchdown
Professional SportsThe Big New Game in Town
Read "The Business of Sports" by Jennifer Ko Craft With its $1.8 billion budget, the spectacular new Allegiant Stadium — home of the NFL’s Raiders beginning in 2020 — is the biggest, highest profile construction project in Las Vegas in recent memory. But for all the economic benefits of the construction, the new stadium is merely the beginning of a powerful wave … [Read more...] about Professional Sports
Well Played: Tourism in Nevada Roaring Back
Tourism has played a vital role in the Nevada economy since Hoover Dam was new and Reno invented the quickie divorce. The travel and tourism industry generates $3.2 billion in state and local tax revenues - 26 percent of the total tax revenues in the state - and represents $19.1 billion (about 13 percent) of Nevada’s gross domestic product (GDP). Nevada jobs attributed to the … [Read more...] about Well Played: Tourism in Nevada Roaring Back