Back on October 14, I wrote a piece on whether or not economic development can help solve our current financial crisis.  In short, I answered “no”.  But I also argued that a comprehensive local economic development strategy could contribute to long-term, stable local economic growth.  I also wrote that any comprehensive local economic development strategy […]

Despite the current financial upheaval both in Nevada and throughout the nation, entrepreneurs and small business owners still need access to capital to start or expand a business.  But, navigating the path from deciding a loan is needed to having the funds in the business banking account has recently become much tougher.
Not only have most […]

UNR President Milt Glick and our own Sam Males, Director of the Nevada Small Business Development Center, visit with KUNR Radio’s Dan Erwine to discuss how the economic meltdown is hurting small businesses in Nevada and the University’s role in assisting businesses.  This October 17, 2008 edition of KUNR’s Friday morning Nevada Newsline features call […]

No.
Okay, I know that’s probably not the answer any of you wanted to hear and it is probably a little too much “to the point” but the short answer is “no”, economic development can’t solve the current financial crisis.  Like many of you, I have watched the growing financial crisis over the past several months.  […]

Change to be uneven around Nevada over the next 20 years due to a number of factors
The Nevada State Demographer’s Office, located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, has released its population projections for 2008 through 2028. The projections are for the state and the counties. Overall, Nevada is projected to grow by more […]