Posted July 30th, 2010
The city that gaming built is open for business. Here’s how to balance the risks.
Las Vegas presents an odd challenge for the Nevada Development Authority, a nonprofit agency that encourages economic development the southern part of the state. The trouble is that Sin City’s fun reputation often outshines its entrepreneurial cred.
“You’ve probably been here and had a heck of a time,” says Somer Hollingsworth, the agency’s president and CEO. “Our challenge is to show that there’s a business side to this community.”
Vegas sweetens the deal for new business with more perks than a penthouse suite. The city competes head-on with business hubs in California, and has successfully spurred relocations with a potent combination of competitive real-estate prices, affordable services, solid amenities, a ready workforce, and scant taxes. The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council’s most recent Small Business Survival Index, which ranked each state by their policy climates for small businesses and entrepreneurs, put Nevada at the top right behind South Dakota. California came in 49th. Read more:
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Posted July 30th, 2010
By Hubble Smith: Sunny days that are common in the desert are perfect for the solar power systems that Amonix will manufacture at its new plant in North Las Vegas by the end of the year, creating nearly 300 jobs in a city with a 15.6 percent unemployment rate. Read full story:
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Posted July 29th, 2010
If Nevada were a country, it would be the 9th largest producer of geothermal power in the world today, now, according to new facts from the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) compiled in anticipation of their upcoming GEA Geothermal Energy and Utilities, Co-ops and Public Power Workshop in Las Vegas, the growth of the geothermal industry in Nevada could be worth up to US $22.5 billion over the next 30 years. 
Nevada could become the leading geothermal energy producer in the coming years if growth and production trends continue on their current trajectories. Nevada’s 86 planned or developing geothermal power plants have the potential add up to 3.68 gigawatts of geothermal power to Nevada’s energy portfolio.
Fourteen geothermal power plants are in latter stages of development in the state. These projects would create an estimated 1,400 construction jobs in Nevada once groundbreaking has occurred. Read full story:
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Posted July 29th, 2010
It is important to know the two Q’s as you build out your network: quality and quantity. But have you considered the importance of having a well-rounded network?
In this job market, having a strong network is critical to your professional survival. There are plenty of tips and articles on where to find people, how and when to connect to them and even what you need to say to attract and maintain your network. This article focuses on who should be in your network. Read full story:
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Posted July 28th, 2010
NSBDC: Business Start-Up Orientation – Las Vegas
Presenter: Larry Vierra
Are you ready to go into business for yourself? Come learn the basics of what it will take to get your business concept off the ground. The NSBDC Las Vegas advisors cover a range of vital business start-up topics such as doing a feasibility assessment, writing a business plan, getting licensed, forms of business ownership, and securing financing. This free and informative class is open to the public and offered monthly at the UNLV Paradise Campus.
July 29, 2010 – July 29, 2010 – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
UNLV Paradise Campus, 851 E. Tropicana Ave., Building 500, Room 512 – Las Vegas
No charge. Parking fees required.
Registration: Online or Call (702) 895-4270
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