From Left to Right: Connie Brennan, Nevada Business Magazine; Jonas Peterson, Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance; Kristopher Sanchez, Governor’s Office of Economic Development; John Restrepo, RCG Economics; Jeff Brigger, NV Energy; Ken Chapa, City of Henderson - Economic Development Division; Mike Kazmierski, EDAWN; Jaime Cruz, Nevada Workforce Connections; Tim Rogers, City … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Kristopher Sanchez
Connecting the Dots: Nevada’s Place in the Global Economy
Ninety-six percent of the world’s population lives outside the U.S. Yet only 1 percent of American businesses export their products and services. In countries like Germany and Japan, some 40 to 60 percent of GDP is in export. Still, our 1 percent translates to trillions of dollars coming into the U.S. economy, according to Randy Innis, chair, Nevada District Export … [Read more...] about Connecting the Dots: Nevada’s Place in the Global Economy
Las Vegas Delegation Makes Inroads with Chinese Companies
The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance’s recent trip to China resulted in positive connections with Chinese companies that have shown interest in expanding into Nevada. This is according to an announcement made by Tom Skancke, president and CEO of the organization. Making the trip was Skancke, LVGEA's Chris Zunis, and Governor's Office of Economic Development members … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Delegation Makes Inroads with Chinese Companies