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Game Changers: Economic Development in Nevada

January 1, 2015 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer Leave a Comment

Nothing paints a clearer picture of the results of economic development than the Silver State.

Nothing paints a clearer picture of the results of economic development than the Silver State. Nevada has transitioned from a state with the highest unemployment rates in the country to a state welcoming Tesla to its economy, breaking ground on a 12,000-home master planned community, launching one of the first-of-its-kind interactive medical communities with Union Village and … [Read more...] about Game Changers: Economic Development in Nevada

Dickson Realty Awarded Revitalization Award

November 4, 2014 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

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...] about Dickson Realty Awarded Revitalization Award

Improvements Coming to East Downtown in Reno

June 13, 2014 By Ben Rowley Leave a Comment

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...] about Improvements Coming to East Downtown in Reno

A Future of Change: Economic Development

June 1, 2014 By Chris Sieroty Leave a Comment

At the top of the economic development wish list is unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as drones, presenting one of the biggest opportunities for Nevada.

Nevada, because of its narrow focus on three industries, was devastated by the recession and eventually led the nation in foreclosures and unemployment. As both the director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and a resident of Nevada, Steve Hill believes there is a rising wave of economic development diversifying an outdated and vulnerable economy built on … [Read more...] about A Future of Change: Economic Development

Nevada’s 2014 Economic Forecast: The Way the Wind Blows…

December 2, 2013 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer Leave a Comment

This year’s predictions offer more good news than has been reported in Nevada Business Magazine’s annual Economic Forecast in the last few years.

When it comes to fortune telling, nothing is ever certain, but a handful of industry experts share their thoughts on Nevada’s economy in 2014. This year’s predictions offer more good news than has been reported in Nevada Business Magazine’s annual Economic Forecast in the last few years. While most business executives are proceeding with caution, they seem to agree the worst of … [Read more...] about Nevada’s 2014 Economic Forecast: The Way the Wind Blows…

Industry Focus: Education

November 1, 2013 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

The Nevada education system has overcome a multitude of hurdles in recent years. Even so, the system still has a long way to go.

From kindergarten to college graduation, Nevada’s education system has overcome a multitude of hurdles in recent years. Even so, the system still has a long way to go. Coming together to discuss issues Nevada faces in regards to education, a combination of business leaders, economic development resources and leaders in education recently met at the Las Vegas offices of Cox … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education

Nevada Economic Development Board Approves Incentives for Companies to Relocate or Expand in Southern Nevada

July 13, 2013 By Ben Rowley Leave a Comment

The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) recently announced the approval of a series of incentives for companies relocating or expanding in Southern Nevada. The Governor's Office of Economic Development Board approved incentives on July 11 for eBay, Barbour Well Inc., CSI PrePrint, LLC, SolarCity, BodyBuilding.com, Consumer Portfolio Services, Creative Tent … [Read more...] about Nevada Economic Development Board Approves Incentives for Companies to Relocate or Expand in Southern Nevada

Las Vegas Delegation Makes Inroads with Chinese Companies

April 25, 2013 By Ben Rowley Leave a Comment

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

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 Development … [Read more...] about Economic Development: Critical to Nevada

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  • Korin Woods Named Executive Director of Nonprofit UNSHAKEABLE

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  • Cure 4 the Kids Foundation Tees up 9th Annual Golf 4 The Kids

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  • Special Olympics Nevada to Host 2021 South Lake Tahoe Plunge at Round Hill Beach Resort

  • City of Las Vegas Launches Smart Curbside Management Corridor with Cox

  • De Castroverde Law Group Announces Winners of Its Fall 2020 Teacher Appreciation Awards

  • NAIOP Southern Nevada Urges Congress to Pass the Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act

  • Dueling Axes Announces Spring Specials and Weekly Programming

  • Desert Radiology Receives Renewal as Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence From American College of Radiology

  • Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Announces New Board Member Hilary Nelson of Lexicon Bank

  • Cure 4 the Kids Foundation Recognizes Founder Annette Logan-Parker – Dr. Suess-Themed Patient Examination Room Dedicated During Nevada Reading Week

  • Local Business Owner Accepted Into Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program

  • James M. Wright Named Chief Marshal for the Nevada Appellate Courts

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  • Reno Aces and Greater Nevada Credit Union Help Youth Sports Return to Play

  • Diversity in Practice Panel to Explore Middle Eastern/South Asian Representation in Law

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  • Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Relocates its Reno Office

  • De Castroverde Law Group Awarded Las Vegas Latino Bar Association Inspira Award

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  • Future Smiles Receives Unrestricted $25,000 Program Grant From LIBERTY Dental Plan of Nevada

  • Desert Radiology Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination Among Team Members and Community

  • Northcap Commercial Arranges Sale of MCR Apartments for $6,800,000

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  • Brooke Conway-Kleven Leads Cure 4 the Kids Foundation Physical Medicine Department

  • Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Accepting Enrollment Applications Through Feb. 28

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  • Applications Open for Nevada State College’s Newest Summer Bridge Program Designed for Incoming Black Students

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  • Jewish Nevada and Jewish Family Services Agency (JFSA) Team up to Launch Hebrew Free Loan Program to Assist Nevada’s Jewish Community

  • Cassie Catania-Hsu Accepted Into NAIOP Research Foundation Visionaries Program

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  • Eleven Lipson Neilson Attorneys Receive AV Preeminent® Rating for 2021

  • Nevada Supreme Court Appoints Katherine Stocks as Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts and State Court Administrator

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  • Desert Radiology Continues to Hire for Several Available Positions

  • Dr. Phillip Ruiz Joins Nevada Donor Network as Associate Laboratory Medical Director

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  • Special Olympics Nevada to Host 2021 Las Vegas Polar Plunge at Cowabunga Bay

  • G.C. Garcia, Inc. to Host ‘Reading to Rescued Dogs’ Books & Pet Supplies Donation Drive to Benefit Spread the Word Nevada & Heaven Can Wait Animal Society

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  • The Discovery Welcomes New Board Members

  • Deryk Engelland Joins the 8 News Now Team

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  • Southern Nevada Housing Market Starts Year With Prices Still Rising

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