Strong employment growth and revitalization are signs of and contribute to a healthy economy; while employment by sector indicates a diverse economy and higher wages make the region more affordable for residents to be self-sufficient and stimulate our economy.
Indicator Data Measures
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Employment-to-population ratio*
Updated 1/26/19 – *Note that this measure is also an economic determinant of health
The employment-to-population ratio is an alternative measure …
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Unemployment rate*
Updated 1/26/19 – *Note that this measure is also a economic determinant of health
Job creation programs and workforce development impact …
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Building permits & valuation
Updated 1/16/19
The housing market and tightening of the commercial loan market has impacted the demand for building permits. Washoe County …
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Employment by industry
Updated 8/17/18
While gaming and tourism have historically been the centerpieces of the region’s economy, efforts to diversify and capitalize on …
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Average weekly wages
Updated 8/14/18
Job increases in sectors paying higher wages are still needed to improve the regional economy faster than minimum wage …
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Entrepreneurial activity
Updated 12/14/18
Venture funding and other sources of capital and new patents, point to a supporting environment to foster start-ups and …
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Tourism
Updated 8/15/18
Though northern Nevada has made great strides to diversify the economy in the last decade, tourism continues to play …
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Economic development assistance
Updated 8/19/18
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) is responsible for assisting in bringing new jobs to the region …
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Tax revenues
Updated 1/19/18
Although tax revenues are an economic indicator just as business growth, taxes are fixed, so its unclear if it’s …
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Renewable energy sources
Updated 11/25/18
Renewable energy sources directly impact our health, economy and environment, and provide natural resource stewardship for future generations. Renewable …
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Air passengers & cargo loads
Updated 3/4/18
Infrastructure to move goods and passengers plays as important a role as regional roads and rail transport. Although passenger …
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Alternative fueled vehicles
Updated 2/19/18
Alternatives to traditional transportation fuels is a new data measure. As additional data is available, TMT will continue to …
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Transformative community initiatives
This is an older indicator from TMT’s community survey, last conducted December 2007. TMT is actively looking for partners to …
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