Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance articles below.

LVGEA

Economic Development

LVGEA Helps Southern Nevada Business Weather The Storm

May 14, 2020

The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) is committed to helping local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nevada

Nevada: New Business Is Welcome, New Taxes Are Not

July 27, 2018

There are no personal income taxes, corporate taxes or an inventory tax in Nevada—just a pro-business climate that is attracting a bevy of new jobs.

Las Vegas Nevada

Biotech & Pharma

Expansion, Relocation Projects Bringing Las Vegas Area Over 700 Jobs

September 20, 2017

Four Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance-assisted companies have been approved for state tax incentives by the Governor's Office of Economic Development board.

Amazon

Logistics & Distribution

Amazon Plans Third Nevada Fulfillment Center

November 22, 2016

The new 800,000-square-foot North Las Vegas facility will create more than 1,000 full-time jobs.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Many Workers Want Workplaces To Stay Closed Until Vaccines Available

Surveys & Research February 23, 2021

More than half of workers say employers should offer vaccine incentives, 42 percent say employers should delay re-opening, finds new Eagle Hill research.

West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge

Governor's Report February 16, 2021

West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight: Business in Michigan

January 14, 2021

Businesses are choosing Michigan for our diverse and abundant workforce, business-friendly environment, low cost of living and global supply chain assets

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

NESA: What Makes Your Business Run?

December 1, 2020

NESA is a regional, non-profit, economic development organization that serves nine counties in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. Our primary objective is to create jobs for the residents of the region by working within the existing industry base and recruiting new companies.

Breaking News

Brown-Forman Expanding Louisville Distillery Operation

Food Processing February 25, 2021

The bourbon maker will invest $95 million in an expansion of its Louisville, KY distillery and create a nursery on the property for a long-term study of oak tree sustainability.

Gap Inc. Investing $140M In Texas Distribution Center

Logistics & Distribution February 25, 2021

The new Gap Inc. distribution center will create more than 500 jobs in Longview, TX by 2023, and even more over the next five years.

Shovel-Ready Sites: Certified And Ready To Go

Feature Story February 24, 2021

Precertified sites—A.K.A. shovel-ready sites—speed up the development cycle for projects by cutting the red tape and lining up key approvals in advance of the site selection process.

Most Read

Brown-Forman Expanding Louisville Distillery Operation

Food Processing February 25, 2021

The bourbon maker will invest $95 million in an expansion of its Louisville, KY distillery and create a nursery on the property for a long-term study of oak tree sustainability.

Toyota Investing $210M In West Virginia Expansion

Automotive February 23, 2021

Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia will create 100 new jobs as the company upgrades an existing engine production line in Buffalo, WV.

Schneider Electric Partnership Gives Employees Workplace Flexibility

Office, IT & Call Centers February 24, 2021

Thousands of Schneider Electric employees across the U.S. will have access to Upflex’s network of more than 2,100 coworking spaces.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Three Sustainable Groundskeeping Ideas February 25, 2021
With these simple sustainable groundskeeping ideas, grounds and facilities departments can show they care about practices that are economically and environmentally viable. - Read: Three Sustainable Groundskeeping Ideas at FacilityExecutive.com.
Drones For Façade Inspections February 25, 2021
The adoption of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) or drones in building and façade inspections has significant time and cost benefits. - Read: Drones For Façade Inspections at FacilityExecutive.com.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Adds All-Gender Restrooms February 25, 2021
Home to the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers and the AHL Cleveland Monsters, the venue welcomes close to two million guests annually, and this is part of an ongoing commitment to an inclusive environment. - Read: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Adds All-Gender Restrooms at FacilityExecutive.com.