The workforce landscape in Nevada is changing. And while much of it is for the better, Nevada businesses are still grappling with a disconnect between their needs and the availability and skill level of applicants. Leadership in Nevada takes a collaborative approach and have resources to help recruit, train and retain the right people. Recently, a group of workforce … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Jared Smith
City of VisionHow Henderson Became the Gold Standard
Henderson doesn’t hesitate. We don’t just sit and wait for opportunities to come to us, hoping for the best. We have a clear vision for the future we want to create and confidently pursue it. That drive is in our DNA, with a long line of far-sighted leaders who have steered us to this point. And some say it is our destiny – after all, President John F. Kennedy dubbed … [Read more...] about City of Vision
AudaCityHenderson
Henderson American author John Calvin Maxwell once said, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.” Henderson has never shied away from being first on the board and blazing a trail for others to follow. But that takes more than guts. We lead with a strong vision, a strategic plan and an unwavering commitment to do what it takes to achieve our … [Read more...] about AudaCity
Industry FocusEconomic Development
Relatively speaking, Nevada’s economy is in its infancy. And despite success in gaming, tourism and entertainment, the Silver State’s economic development faces numerous challenges. Recently, economic specialists met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss the current and future economy of Nevada including its lack of funding, a missing … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Space Available?Update on Land in Nevada
Nevada has seen tremendous growth in the past two years with more than 150,000 people becoming Nevadans. As more and more people move into the state it has caused industrial developers to see increased opportunity. More than half of Nevada’s land belongs to the state and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). But, in the last decade that amount has gone from 87 … [Read more...] about Space Available?
City of HendersonAudacity Henderson
When it comes to economic development, Henderson is all in to win Henderson has long been known for its pro-business climate and our business community surveys confirm we are an excellent place to do business. We’ve enjoyed great success in recent years in helping to diversify southern Nevada’s economy, welcoming Haas Automation and other advanced manufacturers, Google and … [Read more...] about City of Henderson
Economic Development in NevadaOpportunities and Obstacles
Economic development has been scaling up in recent years, working to diversify into a more stable state economy. “We work with all the regional development authorities,” said Bob Potts, deputy director, Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). “They get state funding from us, and we contract with them for the scope of work.” GOED works the legislative and policy … [Read more...] about Economic Development in Nevada