The Nevada System of Higher Education is proposing a new formula to fund higher education in the state. The method by which we fund our universities and colleges means a great deal for job creation, economic development and the long-term future of Southern Nevada.
Our economy depends on higher education to produce the workforce, the research and the innovation it needs to thrive. We need to have a full, honest, fact-based conversation during the 2013 Legislature about the best way to achieve these goals.
Nellis Air Force Base is known around the nation as a major pillar of advanced combat aviation preparation. Today, the United States Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC) units provide training for every type of aircraft in the United States Air Force (USAF), along with air and ground units of the Army, Navy, Marines and air units from other allied nations. The air force base also plays a key role in tactics development, operational testing and evaluation. It is a keystone of national security and developing the next generation of our defense system.
Brian McAnallen, vice president of Government Affairs for the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, discusses the proposed changes to minimum wage and a few of the issues coming out of the first two weeks of the Legislature on the February 13 episode of "Ralston Reports."
LAS VEGAS -- Tech startups are bringing jobs to Las Vegas, funneling business into the valley.
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman Cara Roberts said six startups have joined the community in just the past two months, in turn supporting other growing businesses.
Across the U.S., small businesses added about 20,000 jobs in January, according to Intuit's Small Business Employment and Revenue Indexes.
Forbes Magazine rated Las Vegas No. 6 in its list of hot tech startups.
Today, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that an initiative petition to enact a “margin” tax on business is eligible to move forward. The state legislature now has 40 days from the start of the session next week to pass the proposal. If they do not, it will be on the ballot in 2014 for voters to decide.
Five of the most influential business advocates in Las Vegas recently shared their optimism about the city’s economic recovery and Southern Nevada’s future business prospects.
Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Members of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce have a local tech company to thank for a new resource in their offices.
The newly-launched Social Start Page created by Tracky gives users the ability to conduct searches, access social networks and read news all on a visually-friendly platform.
Las Vegas 2013. Something is in the air! All one has to do is breathe in the abundant aroma of hope, vibrancy and opportunity.
The Sun editorial Sunday, “Seeing opportunity,” will go down in Nevada history as the prescient, progressive, clarion call to all Nevadans (I’ve cut it out and framed it). The editorial’s main theme, “Nevada has a chance to change — and improve — for the future” will prove prophetic. Something is in the air!
