The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is the state’s largest and most ethnically diverse higher education institution, while also being a major economic engine for the region with an estimated annual economic impact of nearly $1 billion. “The College of Southern Nevada is as vital to the regional economy as it is to each student [...]
The College of Southern Nevada is developing a new discipline in unmanned aviation systems, thanks to a grant from the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology. The grant, totaling $195,924.88, helped cover the cost of equipment and supplies needed to fund the program. Governor Brian Sandoval has identified the unmanned aerial vehicle industry as [...]
September 20, 2017 Originally released on July 18, 2017 by the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development The FAA-Designated Nevada UAS Test Site and the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS) have entered into a partnership with New York based training and education provider, SkyOp LLC, to offer drone training programs and courseware to the [...]
What was once 110 acres of land in today’s Downtown area is now 135.9 square miles and 112 years of construction history. From the old to the new, Las Vegas has been a land of developmental opportunity for all areas of construction. However, considering the global reputation this city has, it is not difficult to [...]
Esports is moving from huddles around a computer to becoming the next big spectator sport — and resorts are betting that it’ll bring Millennials into casinos. If, in your various time-travel hypotheticals, you wanted to eschew the Biff Tannen sports almanac route for success but still make a killing, investing in a Las Vegas nightclub [...]
The economy is transforming and businesses in key target industries are choosing southern Nevada. The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA)’s mission is to continue growing the region of southern Nevada through connectivity, community development, and aggressive business recruitment, retention, and outreach. As the regional economic development authority for southern Nevada, the LVGEA offers businesses [...]
Originally posted on NV Energy Economic Development. Las Vegas’ bright lights, talented entertainers and luxury resorts are renowned throughout the world, attracting more than 45 million tourists annually. Now, the entertainment mecca is also attracting top e-commerce companies. Developer VanTrust Real Estate, LLC (VanTrust) saw more than the flashing lights, and in 2015 recognized Las [...]
American Red Cross volunteers serve Nevada businesses, employees, and residents by training folks in First Aid, CPR, and to use AEDs, responding 24/7 to home fires, delivering emergency communication and support to military families, and helping Nevadans to be prepared for the emergencies and disasters that are associated with the high desert: wildfires, earthquakes, flooding, [...]
The Office of Economic Development at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), creates partnerships that support economic and workplace development, attracts industry-sponsored research, and develops and protects intellectual property. Through sponsored research, companies partner with UNLV’s faculty and student populations to gain new knowledge, a deeper level of expertise, and greater awareness of applications [...]
