Vice President of Global Foundation Services for eBay to Speak at Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Board of Trustees’ Meeting

eBay's Dean Nelson to Speak at LVGEA Board of Trustees’ Meeting

World-renowned speaker, Dean Nelson, to address eBay efforts, efficiencies and investments (Las Vegas) – The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance announced today that Dean Nelson, Vice President of Global Foundation Services for eBay Inc., will be the keynote speaker at the June Board of Trustees’ breakfast and networking business meeting. A world renowned speaker on data and sustainability… [More...]

Switch Expands World’s Largest and Most Advanced Data Center Ecosystem with Introduction of SUPERNAP 8

New SUPERNAP 8 Facility Builds on Switch’s Industry-Leading Data Center Innovations including New Patented Data Center Roofing System and ROTOFLY Uninterruptible HVAC Platform LAS VEGAS, June 13, 2013 – Switch, the developer of the largest, best-designed technology ecosystems in the world, today unveiled its new SUPERNAP 8 data center facility in Las Vegas. The new SUPERNAP 8 presents Switch’s… [More...]

Acclaimed Economic Development Expert Jonas Peterson to Join the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance as Chief Operating Officer

Jonas Peterson

(Las Vegas) – The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance announced that Jonas Peterson has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer for the organization. In his position, Peterson will assist in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives, while integrating advanced economic development strategies,… [More...]

Nicholas & Co. Announces Las Vegas Distribution Center

Nicholas & Co. Announces Las Vegas Distribution Center

(North Las Vegas, Nev.) — Peter Mouskondis, president and chief executive officer of Nicholas & Co., announced that plans have been completed to open a distribution center in the city of North Las Vegas, Nev. “This is an exciting time for Nicholas & Co.,” said Mouskondis. “For over 70 years we’ve serviced our customers from… [More...]

The Rob Roy inNEVation Center Hosts Author and Publisher Phil Simon

Author and Publisher to Present Seminar on the Business of Writing and Publishing at The Rob Roy inNEVation Center on Friday, June 7 LAS VEGAS – May 31, 2013 – Phil Simon, five-time author, president and founder of Motion Publishing, will host an all-day seminar on the business of writing and publishing at The Rob Roy inNEVation Center in… [More...]

Chris Zunis Named Senior Vice President Economic Development for the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance

Chris Zunis

(Las Vegas) – The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, formerly the Nevada Development Authority, announced today that Chris Zunis has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President of Economic Development. Zunis has been with the organization since February 2006 serving as Vice President of Economic Development. He is currently in charge of attracting and assisting… [More...]

Switch SUPERNAP Named as the First and Only Registered Hosting Center for Online Gaming by the Nevada Gaming Commission

PRESS RELEASE LAS VEGAS, May 30, 2013 – Switch, the developer of the renowned SUPERNAPS, the largest, best-designed technology ecosystems in the world, today announced it has been registered as the first and only online gaming hosting center by the Nevada Gaming Commission. The SUPERNAPS are designed and invented by Switch CEO and Founder Rob Roy. The Nevada Gaming Commission registered… [More...]

Economic Development Leaders Urge Nevada Legislature to Pass AB 413

AB 413 would create jobs and put Southern Nevada on a level playing field (LAS VEGAS) – Today, economic development leaders from the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance announced their support for AB 413, a bill currently being considered by the Nevada Legislature. AB 413 is enabling legislation that would give the Clark County Board… [More...]

Carol Cooper Named Director of Administrative Services for the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance

Carol Cooper

(Las Vegas) – The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, formerly the Nevada Development Authority, announced today that Carol Cooper has been appointed to the position of Director of Administrative Services. Cooper began her career with the Nevada Development Authority in 1989 as an accounting specialist and was promoted to financial manager in 2001. With more than 24… [More...]

The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Announces Several Companies that Have Been Approved for Tax Incentives in Nevada

(Las Vegas) — The Governor’s Office of Economic Development Board of Nevada approved a series of incentives today for companies planning to relocate or expand into Southern Nevada. The approvals come on the heels of several other approved incentives last month, showing that companies from all over the world are interested in what Nevada has to offer.… [More...]

Rob and Stella Roy Recognized at the Las Vegas Honors St. Jude “An Affair of the Art” Grand Gala

CEO and Founder of Switch and The Rob Roy inNEVation Center Recognized for Local Philanthropic Efforts LAS VEGAS – May 8, 2013 – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Las Vegas honored Switch CEO and Founder Rob Roy and wife Stella Roy for their philanthropic contributions to the community during the Las Vegas Honors St. Jude “An Affair of… [More...]

Kathy Parker Named Senior Executive Administrator and Free Trade Zone Coordinator for Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance

(Las Vegas) – The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, formerly the Nevada Development Authority, announced today that Kathy Parker has been appointed to the position of Senior Executive Administrator and Free Trade Zone Coordinator.  Parker will provide operational and administrative support to the LVGEA Executive Committee and Board of Trustees and all sub-committees. Her role… [More...]

The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Makes Positive Strides in China

Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance

(Las Vegas) — In an effort that follows its new mission of “global outreach,” Tom Skancke, president and chief executive officer of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, announced today that the organization’s recent trip to China resulted in positive connections with Chinese companies that have shown interest in expanding into Nevada. Only a few weeks… [More...]

Stacey Ceragioli Named Manager, Finance for the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance

Stacey Ceragioli

(Las Vegas) –The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), formerly the Nevada Development Authority, announced today that Stacey Ceragioli has been appointed to the position of Manager, Finance. Ceragioli, a 15-year resident of the Las Vegas Valley, earned an Associate in Applied Science degree from The Berkeley School of Business. Prior to the appointment of… [More...]

The inNEVation Center Plays Host to Las Vegas Speaker “Craigslist Joe”

Nevada Business Press Releases for April 11th

The inNEVation Center Plays Host to Entrepreneurs’ Organization Las Vegas Speaker “Craigslist Joe” Joe Garner shares his 31-day experience living off Craigslist   LAS VEGAS – April 11, 2013 – On Thursday, April 4, 2013, The inNEVation Center (www.innevation.com) hosted the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Las Vegas (EOLV) presentation by Joe Garner, creator and director of the documentary “Craigslist Joe.” Zach Galifianakis… [More...]

Morgan Bunker Named Vice President of Economic Development for LVGEA

Nevada Business Press Releases for April 9th

Morgan Bunker Named Vice President of Economic Development for Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (Las Vegas) – (Las Vegas) – The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), formerly the Nevada Development Authority, announced today that Morgan Bunker has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Economic Development. Bunker, who is bilingual, holds more… [More...]

Chaad Taylor Named Special Projects Coordinator for LVGEA

Nevada Business Press Releases for April 1st

Chaad Taylor Named Special Projects Coordinator for Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (Las Vegas) – The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, formerly the Nevada Development Authority, announced today that Chaad Taylor has been appointed to the position of Special Projects Coordinator. Taylor will oversee various projects within the LVGEA, ensuring their timely completion through supervision… [More...]

Several Prominent Companies Have Been Approved for Incentives in Nevada

Nevada Business Press Releases for March 21st

The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Announces Several Prominent Companies Have Been Approved for Incentives in Nevada (Las Vegas – March 21, 2013) — The Governor’s Office of Economic Development Board for Nevada approved a series of incentives today for companies planning to relocate or expand into Southern Nevada. Cumulatively, the seven applications could generate… [More...]

Terrence Thornton Named LVGEA Director, Investor Services and Development

Nevada Business Press Releases for March 5th

Terrence Thornton Named Director of Investor Services and Development for Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (Las Vegas) – The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) announced today that Terrence Thornton has been promoted to the Director of Investor Services and Development.  Thornton will be responsible for increasing the number of investors and revenue streams to support the organization’s… [More...]

Rob Roy’s inNEVation Center Hosting Startup Events During CES 2013

Nevada Business Press Releases for January 2nd

The inNEVation Center is the brainchild of Rob Roy, the CEO and founder of Switch. Switch is the most reliable technology ecosystem on the planet. Switch is also the most powerful economy-diversifying engine in Las Vegas. In addition to bringing enterprise technology giants to our market, now through The inNEVation Center he is stimulating startups… [More...]

What is Paper? Nevada Embraces Technology and the People that Create It

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Remember when businesses relied on rotary phones, typewriters and snail mail, when sales were done face to face and clients paid by cash or check? Today’s essential work tools are a cellphone, laptop or tablet and the Internet. We have e-mail, videoconferencing, telecommuting, e-tail, PayPal, apps and so much more. “There are so many technologies… [More...]

Telecom: Now Calling the Future …

What’s ahead for Telecom in 2012? Lots of exciting new technologies and services, for one thing. And continued diversification, for another. And a still-crummy economy that will hamper a good amount of the growth that should be taking place. Reuters reported in early January that telecom firms around the world are expected to slash spending… [More...]