Office of Economic Development News
The Office of Economic Development seeks to promote private- and public-sector partnerships in order to support economic and workforce development, to attract industry-sponsored research, and to protect and develop intellectual property.
Current Economic Development News
Co-hosted by the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute, the inaugural SEICon event brings together dozens of sports, entertainment, and innovation leaders — including several with Rebel ties.
Professor Marty Schiller talks about his business and how UNLV made it possible.
Leya Dagher knew she wanted to start a business and with the help of UNLV resources, she established Swalty Mediterranean.
The Nevada Small Business Development Center brings resources for microbusiness owners to the heart of a community.
The hospitality researcher uncovers human interaction in the context of tourist attractions.
Team Protégé wins Shark Tank-style competition for AI-powered speech feedback app.
Economic Development In The News
It’s likely you’re hearing the term “intellectual capital” thrown around more during your site selection and RFP talks with destination marketing organizations (DMOs). But what is it, really? And why does this matter to a meeting planner?
The Mirage volcano spewed lava and steam one last time Wednesday morning to mark a celebratory yet bittersweet end of an era on the Las Vegas Strip that phased in nearly 35 years ago.
Executives of The Mirage came full circle with the property Wednesday morning, applauding the work of 3,000 employees, including 137 of them that had been employed there since the first day it opened, and hinting about what lies ahead as it transitions to Hard Rock Las Vegas.
A final blast from The Mirage’s signature volcano marked the passage Wednesday of an aging Las Vegas resort that wowed crowds when it opened in 1989 and went on to revolutionize the casino resort industry and reshape Las Vegas as a tourist destination.
A final blast from The Mirage’s signature volcano marked the passage Wednesday of an aging Las Vegas resort that wowed crowds when it opened in 1989 and went on to revolutionize the casino resort industry and reshape Las Vegas as a tourist destination.
The Mirage is about to vanish from the Las Vegas Strip - after ushering in a new era for Sin City 34 years ago. After a farewell party Wednesday afternoon, the doors at the iconic tropical island-themed hotel and casino will shut for good.
