UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research

Save the date for our next Brews & Economic Views!

Southern Nevada is growing - but that growth depends on the resources that make it possible.

Join us Tuesday, September 22 at Nevada Brew Works at Boca Park for a conversation on Water, Land & Energy - Resource Management in Southern Nevada.

From the future of the Colorado River to developable land and growing energy demands, the decisions we make today will shape our region for decades to come.

We’ll announce our speaker lineup soon - but for now, mark your calendars for an evening of great local brews and conversation!

👉 Reserve your spot: https://bevfeb2022.formstack.com/forms/cberbv_l_w_e

🤖 How is AI changing the Nevada workplace? We want to hear from you!

We’re conducting a survey to better understand how business owners and employees are using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, and what they think about the technology.

The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and responses are anonymous. Your input will help CBER better understand how AI is shaping Nevada’s business environment.

The results will be shared during CBER’s annual Outlook, presented by PNC Bank, on November 13.

👉 Take the survey: https://unlv.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5phd2yBDZ1DSuwe

📢 Meet Our Guest Economist for Outlook 2026

As we celebrate 35 years of Outlook, we're bringing together nationally recognized experts to help you See Through the Uncertainty.

We're excited to welcome Augustine (Gus) Faucher, Ph.D., Chief Economist at PNC, to this year's Economic Forecast Panel.

From affordability and artificial intelligence to shifting consumer confidence, workforce trends, and the broader forces shaping our economy, Faucher will provide expert insight into what lies ahead for Nevada and the nation.

Hosted by UNLV's Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) and presented by PNC Bank, Outlook 2026 brings together business leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders for one of Nevada's premier economic forecasting events.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear from one of the country's leading economists and gain the insights you need to See Through the Uncertainty.

Register today: https://bevfeb2022.formstack.com/forms/cber2026outlook

Population growth in Southern Nevada is slowing, according to our latest annual forecast.

While Clark County is still on track to reach 3 million residents, that milestone is now expected to take nearly a decade longer than previously projected.

The updated forecast explores what's driving the shift—and what it could mean for housing, infrastructure, workforce planning, and the region's long-term economy.

Read the full population forecast: https://www.unlv.edu/news/release/cber-population-forecast-clark-countys-path-3-million-slows-decade

We’re excited to welcome Shawn McCoy back to Outlook 2026 as a featured panelist on this year’s Economic Forecast Panel focused on affordability.

As Director of the UNLV Lied Center for Real Estate and a nationally recognized expert in housing and real estate economics, McCoy brings valuable perspective on the forces shaping Nevada’s future — from housing affordability and population growth to land availability and economic development.

Outlook 2026, presented by PNC, will bring together more than 400 business leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders on November 13 at the M Resort Spa Casino as we celebrate the event’s 35th anniversary and work to See Through the Uncertainty.

Join us to hear insights from Shawn McCoy and an outstanding lineup of economists and industry leaders examining the trends shaping Nevada’s economy.

Tickets on sale now: https://bevfeb2022.formstack.com/forms/cber2026outlook

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for our Brews & Economic Views on Strategic Minerals & Metals and National Security!

The discussion highlighted our state’s growing importance in the production and supply of critical minerals and metals, and explored how the increasing global demand for strategic minerals is creating significant opportunities for economic growth in Nevada.

Thank you to our panelists for sharing their insights and expertise:
🔹Amanda Hilton, President, Nevada Mining Association
🔹Simon Jowitt, Ph.D., Director, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology | Nevada State Geologist
Brian Scroggins, Administrator for the Division of Planning, Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects
🔹John Silva, President, Dynamic Economic Strategy LLC

SAVE THE DATE for our next event - happening September 22 focusing on Resource Management in Southern Nevada.

This is your last chance to join us Wednesday for our next Brews & Economic Views!

Did you know?
🔸Nevada’s lithium resources could support the production of billions of electric vehicles.
🔸Nevada was selected as one of 31 Tech Hubs nationwide and received significant federal and state investment to support the state’s lithium supply chain.
🔸While the U.S. is a major producer of copper, refining capacity is low, creating national security implications.

Join us Wednesday for our conversation on Strategic Minerals & Metals and National Security and hear from a panel of experts on this timely topic.

📅 June 17, 2026
📍 Lovelady Brewing, Henderson
🕔 Networking begins at 5 p.m.

🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://bevfeb2022.formstack.com/forms/cberbv_e_sb_copy_1

Thank you to Columbia Bank for sponsoring our upcoming Brews & Economic Views on June 17!

Columbia Bank is a full-service financial institution committed to strengthening businesses and communities through commercial and business banking, lending, and personal banking solutions designed to support long-term growth and success.

It’s not too late to join us June 17 at Lovelady Brewing in downtown Henderson for a conversation on Strategic Minerals & Metals and National Security.

👉🏼 Just grab your ticket today: https://bevfeb2022.formstack.com/forms/cberbv_e_sb_copy_1

Uncertainty is shaping nearly every business conversation right now - from the economy and workforce to AI and global politics.

And that’s why for Outlook 2026, presented by PNC, we’re going to help you See Through The Uncertainty.

Now in its 35th year, Outlook will bring together Nevada business and community leaders to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping what comes next for our state and region.

📍 M Resort Spa Casino
📅 November 13, 2026

Tickets on sale now: https://bevfeb2022.formstack.com/forms/cber2026outlook