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Hubble Smith Gaming Guru - Page 7Southern Nevada Economy: Index Dips; Economist Is Hopeful19 April 2004
The Southern Nevada Index of Leading Economic Indicators slipped to 128.90 in March, down slightly from the previous month, though nine of the 10 net-weighted categories of data increased from a year ago.
Most notably, permitting activity posted double-digit growth for both commercial and residential ... (read more)
Economy: Las Vegas Goes Against National Trend15 March 2004
The Southern Nevada Index of Leading Economic Indicators moved modestly upward in February, rising to 130.28 as nine of the 10 series of data showed gains from a year ago.
The index, compiled by the Center for Business and Economic Research at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is up slightly from ... (read more)
$300 Million Project Planned for Las Vegas2 February 2004
LAS VEGAS -- Florida-based Turnberry Associates has joined with Centra Properties to develop a
100-acre parcel that sits in the "cross hairs" of Las Vegas Valley, an
executive said Friday.
The companies closed escrow for $25.5 million last week on the 25-acre Vacation
Village site, completing land ... (read more)
Most Economic Indicators Up, But Some Give Mixed Message13 January 2004
Most of the major Southern Nevada economic indicators are showing gains, but disparity exists between some of the numbers, a data researcher believes.
Jeremy Aguero, principal of Applied Analysis in Las Vegas, said he's concerned that employment growth is not keeping pace with population ... (read more)
Immigration Plan Could Fuel Job Competition8 January 2004
& Rod Smith
LAS VEGAS -- Competition could stiffen for some of the lower-paying jobs in Las Vegas if Congress
approves President Bush's proposal to allow illegal immigrants to work for three
years in the United States with proper documentation, a local economist said
Wednesday.
Those in the ... (read more)
Hotels Strike Bowl Paydirt24 December 2003
The Golden Nugget probably feels a bigger impact than the Luxor as host hotels of the 12th annual Las Vegas Bowl, but both properties welcome the business during one of the slower periods of the year.
The game, to be played at 4:30 p.m. today at Sam Boyd Stadium, pits the University of New Mexico ... (read more)
Las Vegas New Market Research Target31 October 2003
LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas has replaced Columbus, Ohio, as the best city in the United States to conduct market research, an executive for NBC said Wednesday.
"I thought it was interesting to point out to this group our focus on Las Vegas because of the diversity and breadth of the population," Robert ... (read more)
Labor Day Travel: Fuel Prices High for Holiday27 August 2003
LAS VEGAS -- Relief from skyrocketing gasoline prices could come as early as next week, after the busy Labor Day weekend travel period, sources in the industry said Tuesday.
"I think it's going to start coming down," said Jerry Kallop, owner of a Chevron station in eastern Las Vegas. "It's pretty much at the top. ... (read more)
Las Vegas Economy: Indicators Continue Their Rise26 August 2003
LAS VEGAS -- Nearly all of the Southern Nevada economic indicators for July rose from previous periods, suggesting economic expansion into late this year, a top local economist said Monday.
The Southern Nevada Index of Leading Economic Indicators, compiled by the UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research, climbed to 128.17 in July, based on data from May. ... (read more)
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