Silver State Times

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak touted the state's economic growth in the face of COVID-19 and rising inflation. 

In particular, Southern Nevada was ranked a top location for growth in the United States, the governor's office noted in a release on Jan. 19, citing a forecast report from Preview Las Vegas. 

“The numbers are clear: Nevada’s economic future is brighter than ever," Sisolak said in the release. "We have a lot of work ahead, but we’ll continue building on our already strong economic momentum by diversifying our economy, growing and retraining our workforce, and investing in our small businesses.”

According to Axios, Nevada is home to one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country. The Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise metro came in at 4th place in the country with 88.9% growth. KSNV-Las Vegas also projected that the economic outlook in Las Vegas for 2022 is very bright and encouraging. 

Vegas Chamber President and CEO Mary Beth Sewald said Las Vegas is ready for the new year. 

“We're on a roll. 2022 looks to be a phenomenal year for economic development and diversification," Sewald said, KSNV-Las Vegas reported. "Conventions are going to be coming back stronger, and international tourism is going to be coming back as well. For the smallest of our businesses here in Southern Nevada, all of those things bode well for a great economy and a great outlook for 2022.”