Source: UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research The United States is experiencing continued growth with largely positive economic signals from several key indicators. The second estimate of real gross domestic product (GDP) for 2026Q1 continues to expand at a moderate pace, with annualized and year-over-year growth rates of 1.6 and 2.6 percent, respectively, slightly … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
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Wild at HeartEconomic Development in Rural Nevada
A lot of Nevada is rural. That doesn’t mean one rural community is the same as the next. Economic development in Nevada’s rural communities varies by community, location, established industries and what complementary businesses would fit with existing businesses. Another consideration is the type of businesses that could locate in the area and improve the quality of life for … [Read more...] about Wild at Heart
Connecting the Dots: Nevada’s Place in the Global Economy
Ninety-six percent of the world’s population lives outside the U.S. Yet only 1 percent of American businesses export their products and services. In countries like Germany and Japan, some 40 to 60 percent of GDP is in export. Still, our 1 percent translates to trillions of dollars coming into the U.S. economy, according to Randy Innis, chair, Nevada District Export … [Read more...] about Connecting the Dots: Nevada’s Place in the Global Economy
July 2012: Around the State
Nevada Healthcare Providers Receive Incentive Dollars for Electronic Health Records Under the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs, administrated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), 369 providers in Nevada have received $15,316,668 in … [Read more...] about July 2012: Around the State
April 2012: Around the State
Nevada Sets Record for Exports In 2011, Nevada’s exports totaled nearly $8 billion, breaking the previous Nevada record of just over $6 billon set in 2008. This was a 35 percent increase over 2010 and a jump of $1.85 billion according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Commerce Department estimates that every $181,000 in exports supports one job. Nevada’s 2011 exports … [Read more...] about April 2012: Around the State