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Economic Development: Critical to Nevada

January 1, 2013 By Doresa Banning Leave a Comment

Economic Development: Critical to Nevada

When it comes to Nevada’s future, economic development is critical. Over the last 12 months, The Silver State has made strides on this front. Among other accomplishments, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) hired a leader in November 2011. This spring Gov. Brian Sandoval released “Moving Nevada Forward: A Plan for Excellence in Economic… [More...]

Filed Under: Cover Story Tagged With: AnC Precision Machining Inc., Bluepoint Solutions, Bob Cooper, Brock Racing Enterprises, Brookings Institute, Burke Williams, Business Resource Center, Business Workshops, Carboline Co. Dayton, Carson City, Churchill County, City of Henderson, Clark County, Creative Tent International, Douglas County, Economic Development Agenda for Nevada, Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), Fallon, Freund Container & Supply, Gardnerville, Governor Brian Sandoval, Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), Henderson Chamber of Commerce, Henderson Executive Airport, Injectimed, International City Mortgage, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Las Vegas Regional Economic Development Council (LVREDC), Lyon County, Mayor Andy A. Hafen, Mike Kazmierski, Minden, Moving Nevada Forward: A Plan for Excellence in Economic Development 2012-2014, New Millennium Building Systems, NJVC, Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA), Once Contact Inc., Pestmaster Services Inc., Reno, Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Rob Hooper, Roseman University of Health Sciences, Sparks, Steve Hill, Storey County, Tom Skancke, Touro University, Union Village, Washoe County, Western Nevada College

Economic Development: The New Plan

January 1, 2012 By Howard Riell Leave a Comment

Revenue – money flowing in – is the life’s blood of any household, business or organization. For the state of Nevada, revenue forecasts for 2012 and beyond are mostly positive… but continue to hinge on a variety of factors close to home and half a world away. Progress is being made on a number of… [More...]

Filed Under: Cover Story Tagged With: Bob Cooper, Brookings Moutain West, City of Henderson, Dermody Properties, Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), Governor Brian Sandoval, Las Vegas business, Las Vegas economic development, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, McCarran Airport, Michael Dermody, Mike Kazmierski, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Nevada business, Nevada Development Authority (NDA), Nevada economic development, Nevada Office of Economic Development, Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA), Reno business, Reno economic development, Rob Hooper, Smith Performing Arts Center, Somer Hollingsworth, SRI International, St. Rose Hospital, Steve Hill, The Lou Ruvo/Cleveland Clinic

Higher Education Collaborative

January 1, 2012 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer Leave a Comment

The Higher Education Collaborative was formed in Southern Nevada in 2010 with the aim of answering multiple needs for post-secondary education, the community, residents and the Valley’s economy. The organization is especially relevant today with the challenges to Nevada’s education. According to 2008 Census data, of the 1.4 million working age adults (24-65 years old),… [More...]

Filed Under: Special Reports Tagged With: Bob Cooper, Brookings UNLV, City of Henderson, Cornelius Eason, Dale Erquiaga, Dan Klaich, DeVry University, Dr. Michael Harter, Dr. Renee Coffman, Dr. Spencer Stewart, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Governor Sandoval, Julie Williamson, Kathy Cunningham, Kathy Gamboa, Kevin Miller, Las Vegas education, Las Vegas higher education, Lori L. Bryant M.Ed., Michele Anderson M.Ed., National University, Nevada education, Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Nevada higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), Regis University Las Vegas, Roseman University of Health Services, Shannon Beets, Sierra Nevada College, Touro University, University of Phoenix