Average annual salaries for Nevada’s state and local government workers rose 2.2 percent in 2009 from $55,700 to $56,900.
Since 1911, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce has been helping Southern Nevada become a thriving and dynamic marketplace full of opportunities. The Chamber has a long history of advocating for low-tax, pro-business policies that help businesses grow, create jobs and reinvest in our economy.
In addition to driving public policy, the Chamber offers several resources to our community in an effort to enhance the opportunities for businesses to succeed in Southern Nevada.
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce monitors several areas of policy on the local, state and federal levels of government. It is vital to the success of the business community to have a presence when policy issues are being discussed. The Chamber is the voice of the business community and advocates on its behalf every day of the year.
The Chamber often partners with other community leaders to support Southern Nevada business and our local economy.
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority launched a campaign called "Stay & Play Here" to encourage our local community to take a break and stay in Southern Nevada, including Las Vegas, Laughlin, Boulder City, Primm and Mesquite.
The www.stayandplayhere.com gives locals a convenient one-stop location for offers.
With the Stay & Play Here campaign, the only VIP card you need is your Nevada driver's license or I.D. Your local ID will give residents access to all of the world class amenities that Las Vegas is famous for, at affordable rates.
Click the links below to see coverage of this campaign.
Las Vegas Now - Eyewitness News Channel 8
KVBC News Channel 3
MSNBC
The Chamber stays active in the community on behalf of the business community by having a presence on several boards and commissions throughout the valley, including, but not limited to:
Governor's Workforce Investment Board; I-15 Resort Corridor Study; Regional Transportation Commission Community Stakeholders Group; Regional Business Development Advisory Committee; Superintendent Education Network; United Way Board and Immediate Needs Council and Nevadans for Affordable Healthcare.
The Chamber hosts several events and workshops throughout the year for our members, aimed at providing the necessary tools for any business to thrive in our local economy
Click here for a list of Chamber events.
One of the Chamber's most valuable resources is our members. With more than 7,000 members, the Chamber offers unique access to industry leaders. There are several opportunities per year to network with some the Southern Nevada's most influential business people.
Click here for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Directory.
Below is a list of resources for businesses interested in Southern Nevada.
Nevada Office of Economic Development
Clark County Economic Development
City of Las Vegas Business Development
New Business Portal
Small Business Association
Nevada Small Business Development Center
Foreign Trade Zone
Clark County Demographics
Relocation
Average annual salaries for Nevada’s state and local government workers rose 2.2 percent in 2009 from $55,700 to $56,900.
Nevada state employees earned 107 percent of the national state government average; local government employees (excluding teachers) earned 129 percent of the national average.
Topping the list of highest paid workers are firefighters (149 percent of the national average); water supply employees (144 percent of the national average); other fire employees (139 percent of the national average); and sewerage employees (133 percent of the national average).
79,200 out of a total of 115,400 (69%) of all state and local government employees were in job categories reporting higher-than-average wages in 2009.