Located approximately 16 miles southeast of Las Vegas is a city called Henderson, the second largest city in Nevada. Henderson has an estimated population of 320,000 residents (2019) and sits at an elevation of almost 2,000 feet. History & Economy Henderson was first founded in 1941 as the headquarters of and main supplier of magnesium … Read more

Sitting along the Nevada-California border, Reno is the largest city in northwest section of Nevada. What was at one time the gambling capital of the United States, has transformed into the home of some of the biggest technology companies in the world. While the gambling industry still is a big part of the economy, sports … Read more

Las Vegas, known locally as “The Entertainment Capital of the World,” is famous for its enormous casinos, hotels and associated activities. As the most populated city in Nevada, Las Vegas offers warm weather, gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment and wonderous nightlife (Wikipedia.org). But what does it offer economically? The Vegas Economy Economically, Las Vegas serves … Read more