In The News: Office of Economic Development
ASU explained in a press release that it will lead the SWSIE using researchers from the University of Utah, University of Nevada Las Vegas, the Desert Research Institute, Water Research Foundation, SciTech Institute, and Maricopa Community Colleges.
The Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine will receive $15 million in federal funding over two years, with more available from matching donors and in future funding cycles, to "deploy new solutions to extreme regional dryness and heat, enabling equitable water and energy access," according to a briefing Monday by the White House.
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The Land Vegas gaming metaverse platform announced that it was selected to participate in the Innovation Launchpad program , organized by Zero Labs in collaboration with the Office of Economic Development of the University of Nevada ( 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ ) and with the support of the Office of Economic Development of the Governor Joe Lombardo.
Sports, tourism and entertainment businesses worldwide combined for $13.7 trillion in 2022; new companies seek a piece of the action.
That convergence adds up to a staggering $13.7 trillion — equivalent to 14% of the global economy
The U.S Small Business Administration is the primary funder for Nevada Small Business Development Centers. The SBDC is also funded by the University of Nevada Reno and University of Nevada Las Vegas along with various other State and local partners.
‘CES is just a few days. This is for years,’ one tech CEO says as startups flock to the desert
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is tailoring its Sports Innovation Institute to the growing sports landscape in Las Vegas with hopes of preparing its graduates for a career in either sports sciences or the sports business.
The awards include $128,549 to the Board of Regents, Nevada System of Higher Education, obo 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ to organize and hold multiple six-week statewide workshops in a multi-faceted small business training program designed to guide and assist Nevadans looking to start and grow a construction business.
The glitziest city in America is trying to revive tourism by putting Formula 1 on the calendar this week and the Super Bowl in February 2024
Las Vegas has made rapid recovery from the pandemic, but casinos are far from the only attraction that's boosted the city's rebound. Here's a look at what else Las Vegas is showcasing to attract visitors.