Experts address Vegas economy in local NAIOP event

BY BUCK WARGO LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS
January 27, 2026 – 12:13 pm

The Southern Nevada chapter of NAIOP kicked off its monthly breakfast program Jan. 15 focusing on the economy and how Las Vegas may be playing catch up to the national economy during 2026.

Peter Kroner, director of national market intelligence for Avision & Young, and John Restrepo, principal of RCG Economics headlined the program moderated by Kyle Nagy, founder and director of CommCap Advisors.

In describing 2026, Restrepo called it a transitional year while Kroner said he’s bullish and said it’s about alignment.