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
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Around the StateJanuary 2022
Superintendent Reaches Agreement with School Board In November, the Clark County School Board voted to reverse its decision to rescind Superintendent Jesus Jara’s contract with the district. Last month, the board and Jara reached an agreement for him to continue as superintendent with a statement that they, “will continue striving for a more collaborative, respectful and … [Read more...] about Around the State
Around the StateJune 2021
Southern Nevada Organizations Partner to Create Hiring Resource Powered by the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) and presented by Switch, HireUp is a new resource designed to simplify the process for employers to connect with student interns. The LVGEA has partnered with Workforce Connections, the Vegas Chamber and several Nevada higher educational institutions to … [Read more...] about Around the State
Industry FocusEconomic Development
The importance of a diversified economy has never been clearer than in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. Economic development agencies have an important role to play in bringing companies to Nevada and helping create that diversification. Recently, executives representing this industry met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss these vital … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Economic Development in the Time of COVID-19Diversify, Grow, Survive or Thrive
“Before March 2020, Nevada led the country in producing new jobs,” said Jonas Peterson, president and CEO, Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA). “Our economic development plan was working, and our economy was consistently becoming more diverse.” Across the state, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, technology and healthcare sectors were growing. In February, Nevada’s … [Read more...] about Economic Development in the Time of COVID-19
New Certifications Will Help Employers Avoid Expensive Employee Turnover Costs
For the first time in Southern Nevada, six workforce development professionals from Workforce Connections, the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), and the Vegas Chamber are officially certified by the national organization ACT® as Job Profilers. This specialized and data-driven training will allow these professionals to help local employers hire the … [Read more...] about New Certifications Will Help Employers Avoid Expensive Employee Turnover Costs
Technology’s RoleIn Nevada’s Economy
A diverse economy is stronger than one based on only one or two industries. Traditionally, Nevada’s economic foundations have depended on mining and travel, tourism and hospitality. When the last recession hit even the hospitality industry, a serious move to diversify the economy began. “The biggest impetus that started everyone down the path of the new innovations and … [Read more...] about Technology’s Role
Adaptive TrainingWorkforce in Nevada
Numerous factors are contributing to today’s dynamics of workforce training in Nevada—the approach, the offerings and the delivery—which continue to evolve to meet the needs of employers and employees. The Silver State keeps creating jobs at a record pace, the fastest in the United States for the sixth consecutive month as of the end of March 2019. Then, the year-over-year … [Read more...] about Adaptive Training
Business Leaders Invited to Improve Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada
LAS VEGAS – Leading Southern Nevada business organizations are coming together to commit time, talent, and resources in order to accelerate student achievement, and are asking local business owners and executive decision makers to join them in a one-of-a kind activation event: The Business + Education (BE) Engaged Conference 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada. The conference, to … [Read more...] about Business Leaders Invited to Improve Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada
Welcome to Nevada: February 2016
Deceuninck North America A global organization specializing in PVC window and door systems and composites for the building industry, Deceuninck North America, broke ground on a new plant in Fernley last year. The plant is expected to open in the second quarter of 2016 and includes 150,000 square feet of extrusion, manufacturing, support, warehose and office space. Deceuninck … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: February 2016
Economic Forecast 2016: Increasing Stability and Growth
According to analysts, Nevada’s economy will continue to show improvement in 2016, but with a few new wrinkles thrown in. Rising wages will mean more disposable income, which in turn boosts consumer spending. Job creation, described as the single best indicator of economic growth, is expected to add more than 52,000 workers to company payrolls this year, according to the Nevada … [Read more...] about Economic Forecast 2016: Increasing Stability and Growth
Around the State: June 2015
U.S. Trade and Development Agency Partners with Nevada Industry Excellence Nevada Industry Excellence (NIE), a resource for manufacturing businesses, has partnered with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) through the Making Global Local program. The program connects companies to USTDA’s export promotion programs. ArrowData Receives FAA Approval to Operate Drones for … [Read more...] about Around the State: June 2015
Building a Healthy Economy
Until recently, the term “medical tourism” largely referred to Americans traveling out of the country looking for affordable healthcare in technologically advanced but less expensive venues, from Mexico to Thailand and parts in between. Now the term is starting to come home, often referring to domestic travel of American citizens within U.S. borders, traveling to find the … [Read more...] about Building a Healthy Economy
Game Changers: Economic Development in Nevada
Nothing paints a clearer picture of the results of economic development than the Silver State. Nevada has transitioned from a state with the highest unemployment rates in the country to a state welcoming Tesla to its economy, breaking ground on a 12,000-home master planned community, launching one of the first-of-its-kind interactive medical communities with Union Village and … [Read more...] about Game Changers: Economic Development in Nevada
Go Anywhere From Here: Nevada’s Transportation System
When Tina Quigley became general manager of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) she and her team went promptly to talk with officials in metropolitan areas where they’ve created transportation plans that were both funded and built, and had community support behind them. The common message from leaders in those communities was that even a public … [Read more...] about Go Anywhere From Here: Nevada’s Transportation System