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Latest Feature on the Nevada Economic Development Industry
The Capacity for Growth: Nevada’s Utility Companies Pave the Way for Economic Development
Originally published: https://nevadabusiness.com/2026/03/the-capacity-for-growth/
Flip a switch, lights go on. Set the thermostat, natural gas flows. Water flows from faucets. Nevada is a desert, so water conservation is natural. But the capacity to supply utilities statewide depends on conservation of natural resources and increased production of utilities businesses and residents depend on.
Utilities companies work behind the scenes, making investments in infrastructure and expanding their capacity to meet the needs of growing business and residential populations.
Latest Nevada Economic Development Industry Features
Workforce Development is Economic Development: Workforce Connections’ Role in Nevada’s Growth
This truth is recognized by leaders in a region that has spent several decades working to diversify its economy and grow in a healthy, holistic way. An integral part of that solution is Workforce Connections, one of two Nevada local workforce development boards charged with the mission of fostering a workforce that is ready and eager to work. [Read more]
How Nevada Stacks Up: 2024
For the past several years, Nevada Business Magazine‘s annual “How We Stack Up” has compared Nevada with other states in a number of business and lifestyle measurements. [Read More]
Your Package is out for Delivery: Logistics in Nevada
Rapid growth during COVID led to growing pains for the logistics industry: the need for the industry to, if not shrink, at least contract, and the need for increased rates and decreased overhead. Logistics continues to grow while recovering from a recessionary environment it’s functioned in for the last 18 months, a far cry from the boom of 2020 when COVID-19 made supply chain management and logistics everyday terms. [Read more]
GOED: Innovation and the Entrepreneurial Space
“GOED is actively building an electric, innovative and connected Nevada future,” said Tom Burns, executive director at the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). [Read More]
Industry Focus: Economic Development
Relatively speaking, Nevada’s economy is in its infancy. And despite success in gaming, tourism and entertainment, the Silver State’s economic development faces numerous challenges. [Read More]
Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development: The Transformation of Nevada
In April of 2020, with all nonessential businesses closed, unemployment in southern Nevada stood at just over 31 percent; in northern Nevada it was more than 18 percent. [Read More]
Strategic Planning for the Silver State: Economic Development and Utilities
Despite a global pandemic that had many quarantined to their homes, the Southwest has seen a large increase in population over the last several years. [Read More]
Governor’s Office of Economic Development: The Heart of Workforce Development
It’s the first thing companies ask when looking to locate or expand to Nevada. Before they ask about taxes or incentives, they ask about workforce. [Read More]
How Nevada Stacks Up: 2021
Each year, Nevada Business Magazine compiles data comparing Nevada to other states and to U.S. averages. A big part of these annual exercises is tracking how the state responds to the ups and downs of economic cycles. [Read More]
Economic Forecast 2021: Recovery vs. Recession
February 2020: Nevada’s economy was at a peak. Unemployment stood at 3.6 percent. The state led the nation in new job creation.
March 2020: Governor Sisolak ordered all nonessential businesses to close and Nevada entered the worst recession since 2008. In two months, 280,000 Nevadans lost jobs. [Read More]
Economic Development in the Time of COVID-19: Diversify, Grow, Survive or Thrive: “Before March 2020, Nevada led the country in producing new jobs,” said Jonas Peterson, president and CEO, Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA). [Read More]
Economic Forecast: Building on Nevada’s Strong Economy: As Governor Steve Sisolak looks at the state’s strong economic performance at the dawn of a new decade, he sees it well-positioned to make investments that will create jobs and wealth for years to come. [Read More]
Industry Focus: Economic Development
The economy is constantly changing and, there are many factors at play when it comes to determining economic health. Thankfully, according to economic development leaders, Nevada is in a position to create positive outcomes. [Read More]
Mega Project: Nevada’s Changing Skylines
Las Vegas Stadium is among several mega-projects currently under construction in Nevada and making their way into the Valley’s economic landscape. [Read More]
How We Stack Up 2018
Each year, Nevada Business Magazine collects data comparing Nevada to other states and to past years, tracking economic cycles and delivering a snapshot of what it’s like to live in the Silver State. [Read More]
Henderson Takes Flight It’s the second largest city in the state, but when Henderson residents talk about their city, they talk about community. As a community, Henderson has created a strategic plan to guide growth, looking ahead 20 to 30 years to make sure it’s still a city residents love. [Read More]
Perspective Shifts: Power Poll 2018 Last year was a year of change in many ways, especially in the Silver State. With mid-term elections coming up in November and a changing of the guard in the Governor’s office, this year will shake up the status quo even more. [Read More]
Las Vegas Reinventing a Strong Future: Open for Business As one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country, it’s no surprise Las Vegas has a strong economic engine. A creatively strong economy, Las Vegas is blending new technology with existing infrastructure, from the downtown Innovation District to the Smart Cities Initiative. [Read More]
The Full Focus: Economic Development in Nevada 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. [Read More]
Blueprint for Evolution: Economic Development in North Las Vegas: Cities evolve. They follow distinct life cycles as economic conditions change. For the past three years the City of North Las Vegas has experienced a renaissance, and economic development is the driver igniting the growth. [Read More]
Business Roots: Nevada’s Economic Development History: The Silver State has a unique origin story. Despite being much less economically viable and populated, Nevada beat out the other territories to become a state in 1864 because of its Republican and pro-Union leanings. [Read More]
Industry Focus: Economic Development: Economic development continues to be an important priority for the Silver State. Many factors go into diversification including incentives for businesses, education and workforce training. [Read More]
Game Changers: Economic Development in Nevada: Nothing paints a clearer picture of the results of economic development than the Silver State. [Read More]
Nevada Economic Development Industry Resources
Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development: GOED promotes a robust, diversified and prosperous economy in Nevada.
Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada: The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) is a private/public partnership established in 1983, committed to adding quality jobs to the region by recruiting new companies, supporting the success of existing companies, and assisting newly forming companies, to diversify the economy and have a positive impact on the quality of life in Greater Reno-Sparks.