by Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Mar 27, 2024 | Guest Column
By Richard Derrick, City Manager/CEO, City of Henderson Part of what makes Henderson a premier City is our focus on developing a strong economy while balancing the desires and quality of life for those who live, learn, work and play in our great City. We are thrilled...
by Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Nov 14, 2023 | Guest Column
SUBMITTED BY JEFF SALING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STARTUPNV While tourism and gaming have long been the main economic drivers in Nevada, the state has continually sought to diversify its economy by wooing technology companies to the state and supporting startups through...
by Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Nov 7, 2023 | Guest Column
Submitted by Kyeema Peart, Director of GOED’s Office of Entrepreneurship There are no regions with high levels of entrepreneurship and low levels of economic growth. For this reason, Right to Start, a nonprofit organization working to expand entrepreneurial...
by Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Oct 9, 2023 | Guest Column
Submitted by Dr. Federico Zaragoza, President, College of Southern Nevada The City of Henderson and the College of Southern Nevada’s (CSN) partnership to establish an Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence to address the workforce needs of the emerging...
by Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Oct 3, 2023 | Guest Column
WRITTEN AND SUBMITTED BY NATE ALLEN, WATERSTART EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Starting or relocating a business in Nevada comes with a long list of advantages, many of which have been helped by organizations such as Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), Economic...
by Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Sep 27, 2023 | Guest Column
WRITTEN AND SUBMITTED BY JAIME CRUZ, WORKFORCE CONNECTIONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR During September, we recognize Workforce Development Month, a nationwide observance to showcase how workforce development builds our economy, creates pipelines to well-paying, in-demand...