Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development
Recent News About Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development
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Nevada grants tax abatements worth millions expecting job creation and investment
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has granted $6.5 million in tax abatements to three companies projected to make a substantial impact on the state's economy.
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Nevada focuses on economic growth through community engagement and virtual reality training
As the new year unfolds, a call to action has been made for community engagement in crafting policies and programs that support businesses and create well-paying jobs for Nevadans.
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Nevada approves Campus for Hope project addressing homelessness
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development has approved the application for the Campus for Hope, a collaborative initiative by Southern Nevada's business and non-profit communities.
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WaterStart unveils report on strategies for water conservation in Nevada
WaterStart, a nonprofit organization focused on connecting innovative technology companies with global water agencies and major water consumers, has announced the release of its report titled "Building a Waterwise Economy."
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Nevada launches program to boost small business growth with federal funding
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has announced the launch of the Small Business Opportunity Program, following approval from the Nevada Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee.
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Electrify Nevada Accelerator launches to boost clean energy startups
Ryan Jeffery, senior managing director at gener8tor, has announced the launch of the Electrify Nevada Accelerator.
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Vantage Data Centers receives tax abatements for new facility in Storey County
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has approved tax abatements amounting to $19,274,000 for Vantage Data Centers.
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Nevada receives FAST grant to boost small business innovation
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that Nevada is one of six states to receive a FAST Partnership Program grant.
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Nevada's career mapping research featured at international conference
A recent paper by members of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) highlights innovative research on integrating technology and workforce training in Nevada.
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National Apex Day celebrates success stories in U.S. government contracting
APEX Accelerators across the United States celebrated National APEX Day on October 9, 2024.
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Nevada secures federal FAST grant to boost tech-driven small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced on October 4 that Nevada is among six new states to receive a FAST Partnership Program grant.
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Nevada attracts $18 million investment from abated companies
The Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) has announced that three companies receiving abatements will invest $18 million in Nevada.
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Treasury awards $4 million to boost Nevada's small business sectors
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has awarded $4 million to Nevada to support small businesses in key economic sectors, including healthcare, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing. This funding is part of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), reauthorized and expanded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Nevada's GOED launches virtual reality career mapping program
Under the leadership of Tammy Westergard, GOED launched a groundbreaking program called Individual Career Mapping (ICM) and Training Delivery Model. ICM leverages the power of virtual reality to help close gaps in career navigation and training for underrepresented groups. Users don a VR headset and dive into virtual workplaces, honing new skills.
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GOED announces key leadership appointments
Dr. Dorian Stonebarger, GOED’s former director of strategy and public policy, has been appointed deputy director of the agency. Prior to GOED, Dr. Stonebarger served as the chief policy advisor to Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tempore Brian Knudsen, as well as program director at Three Square Food Bank. Dr. Stonebarger was born and raised in Southern Nevada and holds a doctorate in public policy, a master’s in urban leadership, and a Bachelor of Science in nutrition, all from UNLV. Dr. Stonebarger and her husband own two small businesses in the Las Vegas Arts District, ReBAR and...
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GOED Deputy Director Bob Potts announces retirement
Bob Potts, Deputy Director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), has announced his retirement. Potts, an economist, joined GOED when it was created by former Governor Brian Sandoval in 2011. Initially serving as the agency's first research director, he ascended to the deputy director position in 2019.
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Nevada awards $663K for downtown revitalization projects
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Main Street, a program under the Rural Economic and Community Development Division of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), has announced funding for nearly two dozen projects.
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Nevada approves tax abatements for five firms promising $1 billion investment
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development has approved five companies to receive $66,606,731 in tax abatements. In return, these companies are projected to create 152 jobs within the next two years at an average hourly wage of $29.72. This figure is expected to rise to 298 jobs over five years. Additionally, these companies will make a capital equipment investment of $1,039,838,428 and generate $308,224,623 in new tax revenues over the 10-year abatement period.
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Nevada allocates $1.7 million for workforce training initiatives
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board has approved $1,693,230 from the Workforce Innovations for a New Nevada (WINN) fund to support three industry-led workforce training programs. These programs aim to enhance training in logistics, nursing, and mining.
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Gov. Lombardo announces $2.9 million investment in rural community development
Nevada counties and cities invested an additional $1,014,995 in matching funds for the projects.