In 2012, The Silver State released “Moving Nevada Forward: A Plan for Excellence in Economic Development,” a three-year roadmap for continuing to advance from post-recession doldrums and a 12 percent unemployment rate toward “a vibrant, innovative statewide economy,” Gov. Brian Sandoval wrote in the document. Since the plan was released, Nevada’s leadership and … [Read more...]
Manufacturing: Organizations Work to Bolster Industry
A major focus of the state’s economic development organization and other agencies throughout Nevada is growing and supporting the state’s manufacturing industry, and their efforts continue to bear fruit. “There are so many people working right now, from the governor all the way down, to make sure we provide workforce and housing and stimulate the economy in ways that have … [Read more...]
Workforce Issues
As Nevada claims the distinction of having the highest private sector job growth in the country, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), decision makers are focusing on how the Silver State can best respond to workforce needs in an ever changing and diverse economy. “The economy is diversifying based on the economic development … [Read more...]
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Cultivating a New Industry in Nevada
Seeking to benefit from the anticipated, widespread commercial use of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) nationwide, Nevadans have been working diligently to cultivate an industry around this type of aircraft. Integration of unmanned aerial vehicles into the U.S. would create more than 100,000 jobs and have an economic impact of $82 billion nationally by 2025, estimated the … [Read more...]
