In The News: Office of Economic Development

It’s the perfect startup Cinderella story. After launching inside Jeff Bezos’ garage in 1994 as strictly an online bookstore, Amazon has since become a household name, earning more than $230 billion in net sales last year. Today, Amazon echo smart speakers and packages with the famous Amazon smile can be found in millions of homes across the country.
Perspectives on sustainability and wellbeing are changing in response to health and environmental challenges, offering an opportunity to university-linked businesses.

When Anthony Rufo began preparations to launch his digital companion company HAPPIE Home — a device for caregivers that’s similar to voice assistants like Google Home — he decided Las Vegas would be the perfect location.

At the Sands Expo and Convention Center, among hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of CES tech show attendees from around the world, one booth was distinctly Las Vegas. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has been exhibiting at the annual tech show since 2014.

Nearly 100 Sands China team members attended the company’s annual Advanced Responsible Gaming Ambassador training program on Thursday and Friday at Conrad Macao, Cotai Central. This program was organized for team members to become responsible gaming ambassadors with enhanced knowledge of gambling problems and awareness of the importance of responsible gaming.

When Gerald Meggett Jr. began searching for a new city to relocate his startup, Las Vegas seemed like the perfect fit.

When Gerald Meggett Jr. began searching for a new city to relocate his startup, Las Vegas seemed like the perfect fit.

One of the most common challenges for entrepreneurs is figuring out the first steps to start a business.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is joining a German research company to develop an autonomous delivery truck, the university announced July 23.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is joining a German research company to develop an autonomous delivery truck, the university announced on Monday.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas is joining a German research company to develop an autonomous delivery truck, the university announced on Monday.
In recognition of "Problem Gambling Awareness Month", Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) is holding Responsible Gaming Ambassador trainings in Las Vegas March 6-8 that will train more than 80 Team Members on the front lines to identify problem behavior and get help to compulsive gamblers.