by Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Aug 22, 2023 | Guest Column
WRITTEN AND SUBMITTED BY DR. DERIONNE POLLARD, PRESIDENT, NEVADA STATE UNIVERSITY Higher education institutions play a critical role in fostering a strong economy and workforce here in Nevada. As the Greater Vegas area continues to expand and grow in a multitude of...
by Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Jul 25, 2023 | Guest Column
WRITTEN AND SUBMITTED BY TONY SANCHEZ, NV ENERGY EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS NV Energy is no stranger to long-term planning. For more than 150 years, we’ve grown and evolved with the Silver State, always planning to meet...
by Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Jul 18, 2023 | Guest Column
WRITTEN AND SUBMITTED BY PILAR HARIS, SENIOR DIRECTOR, CSR AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, INC. On this year’s Perspective stage, I was tasked with sharing the Las Vegas Grand Prix’s sustainability story. How does a premiere global sporting event...
by Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Jul 12, 2023 | Guest Column
WRITTEN AND SUBMITTED BY ANDREW WOODS, DIRECTOR, UNLV CENTER FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH On May 13th, the New York Times (NYT) published an article titled: Coastal Cities Priced Out Low-Wage Workers. Now College Graduates Are Leaving, Too. The article noted the...
by Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Jul 5, 2023 | Guest Column
WRITTEN AND SUBMITTED BY DAVID JOHNSON, SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER With drought conditions in the Colorado River Basin making national headlines, those living outside Southern Nevada may be hesitant to bet on the region’s long-term...
by Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Jun 29, 2023 | Guest Column
Written and submitted by Jill Lagan, CEO, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce As I write the title of this guest column, I immediately worry about sunscreen disclaimers. However, when it comes to summer, vacations, family time, and a simply slower pace, I suppose...
