More often than not, the mining industry conjures images of dusty coal miners with pickaxes and mules leaving scared landscaping in their wake. However, modern day mining has become extremely sophisticated. And mining in Nevada is not only environmentally conscience but has become the gold standard for safe and effective mining. Recently, a group of mining experts met at a … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Sheldon Mudd
Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic DevelopmentThe Transformation of Nevada
In April of 2020, with all nonessential businesses closed, unemployment in southern Nevada stood at just over 31 percent; in northern Nevada it was more than 18 percent. By December 2020 Las Vegas had dropped to 12.2 percent and Reno to 5.8. Put simply, that is the effect of diversifying the economy, a process that Nevada’s development authorities have built on experience from … [Read more...] about Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development
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
Industry FocusMining
Most Nevadans might be surprised to learn that mining still accounts for a significant portion of the state’s economy. In that regard, Nevada miners have been working to educate the state-at-large regarding their industry and the advancements therein. Executives from mining organizations throughout the state recently met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Unique ChallengesRural Nevada, Housing and Innovation Zones
When it comes to rural communities, flexibility and community support are essential proponents for any business. Right now, there are a lot of interesting things happening in rural Nevada. At the top of the list is the issue of innovation zones. A company proposing to create self-governing, corporate-owned communities within thousands of acres of land it owns in a rural county … [Read more...] about Unique Challenges
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
The Silver State & So Much More: Mining in Nevada
Nevada has been known as “The Silver State” since it entered the Union in 1864, but these days, it’s equally famous for gold, lithium, molybdenum and a host of other minerals. Nevada has 119 mines, located in every county except Douglas, and even has six producing oil fields. Mining represents a vital component of the state’s economy. Its total economic output in 2015 … [Read more...] about The Silver State & So Much More: Mining in Nevada