Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance
Our mission is to show businesses around the world that here, you can live, work and play. đ
The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance is a public-private partnership focused on growing the economy in Southern Nevada through community development and business recruitment, retention and outreach. The LVGEA's goal is to help residents of Southern Nevada thrive in a global economy by fostering a more prosperous, diverse and connected regional economy.
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The is the . đ Congrats to the Las Vegas Aces for sending four women's basketball players to the Paris 2024 Olympics. đ You beat France on its home turf. We're excited to welcome you back to yours. đşđ¸ Thanks for making all of us in the Las Vegas Valley proud! đŞ
Join us for 2024, the regionâs go-to event for community and economic development information, analysis, and forecasting.
This yearâs event will take place Thursday, August 22nd at CAESARS FORUM conference center, located behind the LINQ.
Check out our event PSA and reserve your spot: https://hubs.ly/Q02L043W0
Thank you to Wells Fargo and all our Perspective Council members for helping us put on this informative event: Cox, Applied Analysis, Nevada State Bank, KTNV - Channel 13, Gardner Company Nevada, Birtcher Development
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Weâre excited to announce our next and final speaker for 2024!
Clark C. Otley, M.D., is the Chief Medical Officer for Mayo Clinic Platform, a digital healthcare ecosystem. Mayo Clinic is the #1 hospital in the world as ranked by U.S. News and World Report and Newsweek. Dr. Otley will share how the small Minnesota town of Rochester strategically grew into the world's most well-known healthcare epicenter. He will share best practices in growing a healthcare economy and highlight opportunities he sees for the Las Vegas Valley to expand its impact in healthcare.
Business leaders & community leaders: Don't miss this event! Join us on August 22nd at CAESARS FORUM conference center, located behind the LINQ. (Note: The event is not at Caesars Palace or The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace -- be sure you join us in the right place!)
Reserve your ticket today: https://bit.ly/4cmqqEm
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Las Vegas congratulates and celebrates Team USA Olympians for showcasing unrivaled dedication, heart, and teamwork at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
From USA Basketball to USA Gymnastics to Las Vegasâ very own Katie Grimes, we commend all Olympians for outstanding efforts that inspire us all.
Learn more about the local athletes representing Las Vegas: https://news3lv.com/news/local/8-homegrown-nevada-athletes-represent-team-usa-at-paris-2024-olympics
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Thanks to the Las Vegas Sun for publishing an op-ed written by SVP of Entrepreneurial Development Heather Brown.
Heather discusses how the Las Vegas region has turned its weaknesses into strengths, setting the stage for a thriving entrepreneurship culture in the valley.
Read the full column:
Las Vegas sets the stage for thriving entrepreneurship Historically, Las Vegasâ proximity to California wasnât seen as an asset for entrepreneurship. There was such a vibrant entrepreneurial culture in Silicon Valley that we were overlooked and not part of the startup culture conversation. COVID-19 changed that: It accelerated ...
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Mark your calendars! đď¸
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual 'Ready, Set, Expo' on September 18. This is a great opportunity for local businesses to showcase their products, tap into valuable resources, and grow their network.
More info: https://hubs.ly/Q02JjW-Q0
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Weâre seeing positive trends in our July Economic Snapshot, as the regionâs labor force, incomes, and real estate market are all up over one year ago.
Check out the Economic Snapshot on LVGEA's News Center to see how all the region's data points are tracking: https://hubs.ly/Q02J9qkr0
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Weâre excited to announce our second speaker for 2024!
Jeremy Aguero is a principal with Applied Analysis, the regionâs leading economic, fiscal and policy research firm.
Join us for this yearâs Perspective event, scheduled for Thursday, August 22 at the CAESARS FORUM. Learn more and reserve your spot today: https://hubs.ly/Q02J9pNT0
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Exciting news from Nevada's startup scene! đ Influential, the largest startup in our state's history, is being acquired by Publicis Groupe for $500M. Founded by UNLV alum Piotr Tomasik, alongside Ryan Detert and Daniel Steele, Influential's journey showcases the incredible potential of Nevada-grown talent. This success story highlights the innovative spirit and entrepreneurial drive in our community. đ Check out the full article to learn more about their inspiring journey and what this means for Nevada's growing tech ecosystem! đŞđź
Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development - GOED
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At todayâs Nevada Governorâs Office of Economic Development board meeting, three companies were approved for state tax incentives as they look to relocate to or expand in the Las Vegas region.
The three companies are projected to bring a total of 133 high-quality jobs to the Las Vegas region over the next two years. The companies include a local startup that produces aviation adhesives, and two manufacturers that are expanding and locating their headquarters in the region.
Read more about each company âĄď¸
Three companies bringing 130+ jobs to Southern Nevada Three companies plan to create more than 130 new, high-paying jobs over two years to help grow and diversify the Las Vegas regionâs economy.
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LAST CALL for early bird tickets to the 2024 Perspective event, the regionâs largest annual economic development event and a go-to source for community and economic development information, analysis, and forecasting.
Prices go up tomorrow â so buy your tickets today for the August 22 event: https://hubs.ly/Q02H1pxY0
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As LVGEA works to attract more tech companies to the region, we're happy to work with regional partners such as Tech Impact and NV Energy to train the next generation of tech workers. Read more about the success stories, internships, and hands-on experience provided.
NV Energy Supports Workforce Programs From Internships to Hiring | Tech Impact Rockstar ITWorks graduate Antonio Martinez helps illustrate the power of community partnership as he progressed from intern to full-time IT technic
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Thanks to the 13 companies who attended LVGEAâs inaugural Sports and Innovation familiarization event yesterday!
These âfam toursâ are a great way to introduce companies to our community and show them why Las Vegas is the perfect innovation hub for sports and sports technology companies.
Participating company executives heard about our regional strengths and assets, plus our communityâs vision for the future of sports in Southern Nevada.
Thank you to UNLV Football for hosting us in the beautiful Fertitta Football Complex, one of the best sports facilities around!
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Thank you to Workforce Connections for inviting President and CEO Tina Quigley to be a part of yesterday's round table discussion on the region's workforce training partnerships, and how we can utilize federal funding to diversify Las Vegas' economy.
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Congratulations to the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute for hosting an informative SEICon event this week in Las Vegas.
The team was excited to attend the inaugural event and learn more about trends and innovations within the sports and entertainment industry. LVGEA President and CEO Tina Quigley also joined a panel discussing the regionâs sports, innovation, and entertainment sectors.
We are already looking forward to next yearâs event!
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Get your tickets today and join us August 22 for the 2024 Perspective event - early bird ticket pricing runs through Tuesday, July 23!
Searching for some business perspective?đ¤Yea, there's an event for that.
Be sure to catch Perspective 2024, a high-level networking and business resource event sponsored by Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance at the end of August in Vegas. Now in its 44th year, Perspective has become a valuable resource for companies of all shapes and sizes seeking expert analysis of where the market is headed.
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Thanks to KSNV News 3, Las Vegas for interviewing LVGEA SVP of Entrepreneurial Development Heather Brown about a new internship program equipping local college students with entrepreneurial skills.
The program, a partnership between Blackstone LaunchPad, Startup Vegas and , has placed 30 interns at 18 local startups for a 10-week paid internship this summer.
Watch the interview: https://hubs.ly/Q02GNv0q0
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Weâre excited to announce the keynote speaker for 2024!
Tony Vinciquerra is Chairman & CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Heâll share details about a proposed $1.8 billion movie studio and mixed-use development project planned for Summerlin, and why Southern Nevada could become the next Hollywood 2.0.
You wonât want to miss this conversation, so get your tickets today for Perspective 2024, scheduled for Thursday, August 22 at the Caesars Forum: https://hubs.ly/Q02GyMl50
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Las Vegas is the fastest growing professional sports market in the U.S. and sports tech companies are taking notice.
With the global sports tech market expected to reach $79.2 billion by 2032, LVGEA President and CEO Tina Quigley describes the huge opportunity to grow the sports tech industry in Southern Nevada in her latest TQ Takes column: https://hubs.ly/Q02GkHn80
![I'm a tech CEO who moved from California to Nevada after my home was burglarized. I feel safer in Las Vegas, which has nearly everything San Francisco had and more.](https://img3.findglocal.com/855/375/902815818553758.jpg)
Tech CEO Teddy Liaw moved from San Francisco to Nevada in 2021 after growing frustrated with crime and other big city issues.
In a new essay in Business Insider, Liaw explains why he believes Las Vegas is on its way to becoming a burgeoning tech epicenter:
I'm a tech CEO who moved from California to Nevada after my home was burglarized. I feel safer in Las Vegas, which has nearly everything San Francisco had and more. Teddy Liaw, CEO of NexRep, left San Francisco for a Las Vegas suburb in January 2021. He says Vegas is well on its way to being a tech hub.
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LVGEA50 board member and Aristocrat Gaming Global CEO Hector Fernandez recently spoke with Inside Asian Gaming about the gaming supplier's global vision and why Asia is emerging as a key success story.
Fernandez also discusses Aristocrat's people-first culture and how he recruits top talent to Las Vegas:
All in on Asia While in Macau for the opening of the companyâs new office space, Aristocrat Gaming's Global CEO, Hector Fernandez, sat down
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Tickets are now on sale for 2024!
Now in its 44th year, Perspective is the regionâs largest annual economic development event and a go-to source for community and economic development information, analysis, and forecasting.
We hope youâll join us on Thursday, August 22 at the Caesars Forum for this yearâs event.
Early bird pricing is now available: https://hubs.ly/Q02G686W0
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LVGEA is excited to welcome Protective Force International as a new investor!
PFI is a full-service security and surveillance organization headquarters in Las Vegas. The company provides safety and security operations for communities and businesses of any size, while pioneering the security forces industry with new technology, training, and response capabilities.
See why they support economic development in Southern Nevada:
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LVGEA is excited to partner with Blackstone LaunchPad and Startup Vegas on a new internship program to help empower local college students to become our region's future innovators.
This summer, 30 interns have been placed at 18 companies for a 10-week paid internship, funded through the Blackstone Charitable Foundation.
Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02FWbyz0
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Over the past four years, approximately 145k people moved from California to Nevada. And now a new class in California is making it even easier for people to jump ship.
Learn more about the class, called "Exit Strategies for Leaving the Bay Area," in this FOX5 story:
Want to move to Nevada? California-based class teaches how Hundreds of thousands of people have moved to Nevada since the pandemic, and a class helps Northern California residents make informed decisions before the leap to relocate to the Silver State.
![âThe future is electricâ: EVs to create thousands of jobs in Nevada](https://img5.findglocal.com/548/625/900157515486255.jpg)
Nevada's economy is benefiting as more Americans buy electric vehicles.
A new analysis shows the demand for electric vehicles has helped bring 12,400 new jobs and $15.4 billion in private sector funding to the battery manufacturing and charging infrastructure industries.
Learn more:
âThe future is electricâ: EVs to create thousands of jobs in Nevada Nevada is leading the charge in the West when it comes to building electric vehicle battery plants and charging stations, the Environmental Defense Fund says.
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Got kids at home this summer and want to get them out of the house for a fun activity?
The crowded Strip isn't the only place in the valley that offers kid-friendly free activities.
Check out our Living Here blog for a few ideas on how to keep the kids entertained until they head back to school: https://bit.ly/3zngMU9
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The offices are closed today in observance of the 4th of July.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday!
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Congrats to University of Nevada, Reno and Nevada Tech Hub on receiving this $12M grant award! We are excited to see a strong lithium economy growing throughout the state.
Nevada's economy is charging up with a $21MM boost for further developing our circular lithium supply chain! This funding will accelerate local growth and innovation in the lithium industry, creating new opportunities for businesses and communities across the state.
Exciting times ahead:https://ow.ly/kW6o50Su8o0! đĽł
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