In The News: Office of Economic Development

Las Vegas Review Journal

Inside the facility, there will be six retail spaces, each up to 1,300 square feet, for microbusiness owners to rent. The spaces can accommodate a majority of businesses, including restaurants. 51ԹϺ will occupy the top floor with a 10,000-square-foot business support and coworking center called Black Fire Innovation.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who served under President Obama as the first Black person in that position, addressed students and professionals at a symposium hosted by the Las Vegas alumni chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Weekly

I remember my first time at Arizona Hot Springs. In February 2016, I was in training to guide hiking and kayak tours in Black Canyon—a 12-mile stretch of the Colorado River downstream of Hoover Dam, known for its hot springs, near-pristine beaches and Emerald Cave.

Las Vegas Sun

Intermountain Health and 51ԹϺ are approaching the end of a 180-day negotiating window to finalize lease details for a proposed freestanding children’s hospital in southwest Las Vegas on 51ԹϺ-owned land, officials told the Sun today.

Inside Asian Gaming

Adding some color to Regulating the Game in 2025 will be a Keynote from Titus O’Reilly, a renowned  Australian writer, presenter, performer and broadcaster who is known for his informative yet hilarious take on the world of sport and sports betting, and Bo Bernhard, Vice President of Economic Development at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who will present on the concept of the “fun economy”.

The Food Institute

Agritourism is a $4.5 billion industry, according to the USDA – and it’s a strategy farmers and ranchers have been leveraging to withstand an increasingly volatile agricultural economy. Corn and soy prices reached four-year lows in 2024, according to Reuters, prompting many farmers to sow some new strategies to make up the difference – from corn mazes and overnight stays to petting zoos and wedding venues.

RUN

Massive leaps in shoe technology have revolutionized high-performance footwear over the past five years. Yes, we’re talking about super shoes. The number of runners racing in carbon-plated shoes jumped a staggering 14 percent just from 2023 to 2024, according to data from Strava.

Livingetc

Whimsical, color-drenched destinations are experiencing a revival across the US, but their sudden comeback is driven by more than just nostalgia

Inkl

Name me a US film that doesn't contain a single shot of a motel with annexed neon-lit, softly flickering road signage, and I will perhaps reconsider my conviction that American pop culture and the local hospitality scene are far more intertwined than you'd think at first sight.

TRT World

The American Southwest is running dry—literally. Lake Mead, the lifeline of Las Vegas, is shrinking at an alarming rate, and the city that defied nature is now facing one of its toughest challenges yet. But in true Vegas fashion, this city of reinvention is fighting back. From pioneering water conservation efforts to groundbreaking innovations like WAVR, a system that harvests water straight from the air, scientists and engineers are racing against time to secure the region’s future. Meanwhile, researchers are turning to an unlikely hero—cacti—as a potential solution for drought-resistant agriculture and even biofuel.

Forbes

From the serpentine Gotthard Pass in the Swiss Alps, which starred in Goldfinger, to the stunning landscapes featured in White Lotus, including Hawaiian golden hours and Sicilian coastlines hugging cliffsides, some movies and TV series inherently spark wanderlust. Movie tourism, also known as set jetting, goes beyond simply visiting a famous film location or tacking on a cinematic tour to an itinerary. It's about the way films and shows inspire viewers to pack their bags and explore movie destinations in real life.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The City of North Las Vegas, in partnership with Peak Performance Partners and the Nevada Small Business Development Center at 51ԹϺ, is launching a comprehensive Business Excellence Workshop Series to empower local business owners.