LAS VEGAS — Cox Communications has announced a renewal of its Pinnacle Level investment in the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA). The renewal consists of a three-year $500,000 commitment to support the LVGEA and its regional economic growth and diversification strategies. Cox has been a Pinnacle Investor in the LVGEA since 2015 and will continue supporting the … [Read more...]
Business Leaders Invited to Support Improved Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2017
LAS VEGAS - Nevada business owners and executives are joining Southern Nevada’s leading business organizations to support effective educational programs, improved student outcomes, and create a pathway to a more diverse economy in Southern Nevada at this year’s Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2017. The summit, which takes place on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 7:00 … [Read more...]
LVGEA Names Anthony Ruiz Senior Director of Communications and Public Affairs
The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance announced that Anthony J. Ruiz has been promoted to the position of senior director of Communications and Public Affairs. Previously, Ruiz served as manager of Communications and director of Marketing and Community Partnerships for the organization. In his new role, Ruiz will oversee all marketing and public relations efforts for the … [Read more...]
Welcome to Nevada: June 2016
Multiple The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) recently assisted five companies in receiving tax incentives for relocating or expanding in Southern Nevada. The five companies will create 388 new jobs and over $34 million in capital investment. The companies include: Core-Mark International, Mirixa Corporation, Pacific Dental Services, Sitel Operation Corporation and … [Read more...]
Ariel Riley Promoted to Investor Services & Events Manager for the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance
LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance has promoted Ariel Riley to Investor Services & Events Manager. Riley, a native Las Vegan, has been with the LVGEA since January of 2014. Ariel earned an A.A. Degree in Psychology from the College of Southern Nevada and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Colorado Mesa University with a B.A. in Mass Communications, Media … [Read more...]
Frank Martin Joins LVGEA Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance welcomes businessman Frank Martin, co-founder of Martin-Harris Construction, to its board of directors. A native Nevadan, Martin moved to Las Vegas in 1961. Since then, he has played an active role in the community in order to help make Las Vegas a better place to live, work, and raise a family. “We are honored to accept … [Read more...]
Dickson Realty Awarded Revitalization Award
Dickson Realty Awarded Revitalization Award from Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce Dickson Realty has been awarded the 2014 large company Revitalization Award from the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in honor of its new 7,048 square foot office building in Truckee. The award recognizes new construction and/or renovation projects that help make Truckee more visually … [Read more...]
LVGEA Board Extends CEO Tom Skancke’s Contract
LAS VEGAS — The Board of the Directors of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance extended for two years the contract of Tom Skancke, current president and CEO of the LVGEA. The board took this action during its October meeting. “Economic development and diversification are two of the most pressing issues facing Southern Nevada as this region accelerates its growth out of … [Read more...]
Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors; Governor Approves Solar Tax Incentives
Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors Park Place Infiniti is sponsoring the fourth annual Blow Out Breast Cancer event, presented by the Smiles for Survivors foundation and Square Colour Salon and Spa. [Read More...] Governor’s Office of Energy Approves Solar Tax Incentives Highlighting its commitment to renewable energy in Nevada, the Governor’s Office of Energy … [Read more...]
LVGEA Announces Additions to its Board of Directors
Las Vegas — The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance welcomes three business leaders to its board of directors. Recently, the LVGEA board of directors took unanimous action to elect Derrick R. Hill, Vice President of Cox Business and Hospitality Network, Las Vegas; John Cannito, Chief Operating Officer, The PENTA Building Group; and Paul Caudill, CEO of NV Energy, to join the … [Read more...]
Groundbreaking for Downtown Las Vegas Clinic; Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada; Home Prices Holding Steady
Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada Hosts Groundbreaking Event for Clinic in Downtown Las Vegas Groundbreaking ceremony for VMSN’s new downtown Las Vegas clinic. Members of the community are invited to attend and receive information about the project. [Read more...] Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada through Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance's 'Engage Southern … [Read more...]
Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada through Las Vegas Globa Economic Alliance’s ‘Engage Southern Nevada’ Campaign
Las Vegas – Wells Fargo has joined a growing number of businesses that support Las Vegas’ global economic development efforts. Wells Fargo recently invested in the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance’s ‘Engage Southern Nevada’ investment campaign, which launched in the fall of 2013 and is a three-year effort to raise $7.5 million for regional economic development. Thanks to … [Read more...]
Improvements Coming to East Downtown in Reno
Reno's East Fourth Street will be transformed during the second annual Positively 4th Street Better Block Project event. Considered "the gateway" to downtown Reno, Fourth Street is home to several historical properties but is in need of upgrades and repair. Local businesses are looking to spruce up the area through landscaping, adding a two-way bicycle lane, re-striping … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Announces Additions to its Board of Directors
Las Vegas — The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance welcomes five community leaders to its board of directors. On May 1, 2014, the LVGEA board of directors took unanimous action to elect five community leaders to join the board. These new members will help continue to build public and private sector relationships to bolster a new economy in southern Nevada for long-term … [Read more...]
First Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program Coming to Nevada
Nevada's first osteopathic fellowship program has the green light. The American Osteopathic Association approved Nathan Adelson Hospice for a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program. The program is a collaboration between the hospice and Touro University Nevada. This is a first-of-its-kind fellowship in Nevada and one of only 11 in the nation, according to a recent statement … [Read more...]
Best Year in Five Years for Southern Nevada’s Industrial Real Estate Market
Southern Nevada's industrial real estate market enjoyed one of its best years in recent memory. That is according to a recent report provided by Colliers International - Las Vegas. “Without a doubt, 2013 was the best year Southern Nevada’s industrial real estate market has had in five years,” said Colliers' research director John Stater. “Hopefully, it was merely a prelude … [Read more...]
