The United States is experiencing continued growth with largely positive economic signals from several key indicators. Seasonally adjusted U.S. nonfarm employment increased by 115,000 jobs in April, mainly driven by job gains in healthcare, transportation and warehousing, and retail trade. The unemployment rate remained flat month-over-month. The advance estimate of real gross … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Washoe County
Visit Reno Tahoe Reports Record Q1 Tourism Revenue As Conventions and Events Drive Local Economy
RENO, Nev. (May 7, 2026) – Visit Reno Tahoe recorded the highest taxable room revenue in the destination’s history for the first quarter of 2026, signaling continued momentum for the region’s tourism economy as major conventions, sporting events and drive-market travelers filled hotels and supported local businesses across Washoe County. The record-setting quarter builds on … [Read more...] about Visit Reno Tahoe Reports Record Q1 Tourism Revenue As Conventions and Events Drive Local Economy
Liberty Dogs Partners With Washoe County to Expand Workplace Access for Service Dogs in Training
New policy enables employees to foster future Service Dogs while advancing workplace culture and support for Veterans May 5, 2026 (Reno, Nev.) — Liberty Dogs, a locally based national Service Dog training and placement program for U.S. military Veterans with PTSD, has partnered with the Washoe County Board of Commissioners to help develop a new policy supporting Service Dog … [Read more...] about Liberty Dogs Partners With Washoe County to Expand Workplace Access for Service Dogs in Training
Business IndicatorsOctober 2025
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annualized rate of 3.3 percent in the second quarter of 2025, supported by consumer spending and a decline in imports following recent surges in anticipation of tariffs. U.S. nonfarm employment added only 22,000 jobs in August, remaining nearly flat since April. Employment only rose 0.9 percent from last year. The unemployment … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Business IndicatorsJune 2025
Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.3 percent annually in 2025 Q1. This decrease primarily reflected an increase in imports and a decrease in government spending, partly offset by increases in investment, consumption, and exports. Seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment rose by 177,000 jobs in March, with strong gains in health care and construction, partly offset … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Community Health Alliance Launches Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program to Combat Opioid Epidemic in Washoe County
Community Health Alliance (CHA), Northern Nevada's largest Federally Qualified Health Center, serving more than 30,000 patients, is proud to announce the launch of its Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program during National Recovery Month. This vital initiative aims to combat the growing opioid crisis in Washoe County. With the growing threat posed by powerful street drugs … [Read more...] about Community Health Alliance Launches Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program to Combat Opioid Epidemic in Washoe County
Business IndicatorsDecember 2023
The first estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for 2023Q3 had an annualized growth rate of 4.9 percent, a significant increase above recent quarters. Consumer spending soared, particularly in services such as housing, utilities, healthcare, financial services, insurance and food, as well as in goods, notably non-durable items like prescription drugs and … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Business IndicatorsJuly 2022
The “second” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2022 shrank by 1.5 percent at an annual rate, revised down by 0.1 percent from the advance estimate. The revision reflected lower-than-expected private inventory and residential investments, which were partly offset by an upward revision in consumer spending. U.S. nonfarm employment … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Business IndicatorsJune 2022
The “advance” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2022 unexpectedly fell by 1.4 percent at an annual rate, the first decline since the COVID pandemic recession. The decline largely reflected a decrease in government spending and a huge trade deficit caused by a drop in exports and a surge in imports. U.S. nonfarm employment posted a … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Business IndicatorsMay 2022
The “third” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2021 expanded by 6.9 percent at an annual rate, which was revised down by 0.1 percent from the previous estimate. The revision mainly reflected downward revisions to consumer consumption and exports, which were partly offset by a larger private inventory investment than previously reported. … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Business IndicatorsMarch 2022
The “advance” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2021 grew at a better-than-expected pace, up by 6.9 percent at an annual rate. As a result, real GDP increased by 5.7 percent in 2021, the strongest growth since 1984. The largerthan-expected growth in the fourth quarter was mainly boosted by a replenishment of inventories. Exports also … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Business IndicatorsFebruary 2022
The “third” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2021 equaled 2.3 percent at an annual rate, which was revised up by 0.2 percent from the prior estimate. The revision largely reflected upward adjustments in consumer spending and private inventory investment. Overall, the lower growth rate in the third quarter was primarily caused by a … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Business IndicatorsJanuary 2022
The “second” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2021 grew 2.1 percent at an annual rate, which was revised up by 0.1 percent from the previous estimate. The upward revision primarily reflected largerthan-expected consumer spending and private inventory investment. Overall, the disappointing growth in the third quarter largely reflected a … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Business IndicatorsDecember 2021
The “advance” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2021 only increased 2 percent at an annual rate, much lower than expectations. The weaker-than-expected growth in the third quarter largely reflected a deceleration in consumer spending. U.S. nonfarm employment in October, however, experienced a rebound after two consecutive months of … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Business IndicatorsOctober 2021
The “second” estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2021 grew 6.6 percent at an annual rate, revised up slightly by 0.1 percent from the “advance” estimate. The strong growth in the second quarter largely reflected a strong surge in consumer spending, which was boosted by significant injections of federal relief money. The leisure and … [Read more...] about Business Indicators